Talk:Mettle/@comment-23878607-20141027205252/@comment-5847779-20150407212447

The sorcerers spells are more powerful yes, but they also take longer to cast. More often than not will they cancel spells that were almost finished. A Mage generally casts more spells because their cast time is shorter.

Also a healing spell is not used in a pinch. Like I said I use items for that. A Healing spell from a mage with the Beatitude augment can have a High Anodyne spell up for an incredibly long time. And because of it's regeneration passive you only need to run through it in order to heal. It saves a lot of items for when you really need them. Plus they can cure ailments. Did I say they cure ailments? :)

Also mages buff the party with spellscreen which reduces damage after reduction by 20% plus makes you and your allies more resistant to knockdowns and staggers.