> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.pixelwar.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.pixelwar.com/pixel-heroes/classes/mage/mage-skills.md). # Mage Skills The basic skills known by every Mage.

[Mages](/pixel-heroes/classes/mage.md) use occult items, labelled as [magic weapons](/items/weapons-and-shields/magic-weapons.md). They cannot use melee weapons or shields.

[Mages](/pixel-heroes/classes/mage.md) can equip these items in both their main hand and off hand slots. They can only equip one item of type Staff or Wand at a time as a primary weapon - the second item must be a Book or a Talisman. The primary weapon determines attack, damage, and damage type and the second item enhances it.

[Mages](/pixel-heroes/classes/mage.md) can equip [armor](/items/armor.md) of type Light or Any.

	Skill	Mechanics
	Magic Weapons The mage can equip and use magic weapons. One staff or wand and one additional magical weapon.
	Fireball When a mage scores a critical hit, they have a chance equal to INT to cast a fireball.	Proc: On crit, chance equal to INT to cast a fireball that does fire damage of INT/2 - INT.
	Advanced Magic The mage has increased their potency, increasing the damage they do with all magical effects.	+2% Magic Damage

Skill

Mechanics

Magic Weapons

The mage can equip and use magic weapons. One staff or wand and one additional magical weapon.

Fireball

When a mage scores a critical hit, they have a chance equal to INT to cast a fireball.

Proc: On crit, chance equal to INT to cast a fireball that does fire damage of INT/2 - INT.

Advanced Magic

The mage has increased their potency, increasing the damage they do with all magical effects.

+2% Magic Damage