Talk:Mage/@comment-162.201.198.241-20150115001847/@comment-23878607-20150115002712

Stats (both base magick and that from the weapon) are multiplied by augments. The number in parentheses is the base magick stat from the staff user's build, plus small adds from any equipment, like the Laurel's Circlet or Dragonroar. The larger figure is the full load-out stat.

In terms of power, though, it doesn't matter if the skill is primary or secondary. Same goes for a Sorcerer.