Destructoid has published a gaming guide outlining what it considers the best build for the Mage/Wizard class in the game SpiritVale, aimed at players who want to overcome the class's main weakness: fragility. The Mage/Wizard is described as one of the most powerful classes for dealing damage at range, but also one of the squishiest, meaning careful gear and skill choices are needed to keep characters alive while maximising offensive output.

The guide recommends prioritising ranged ability chains over melee weapon use, with skills such as Wand Mastery, Earth Spikes, Fireball, Meteor and Avatar of Storm forming the core rotation. Suggested gear includes the Forest Friend Hat paired with a Goblin Warlock card, the Spellthread set for armour, Scroll Charm accessories, and the Arcanum artifact set for stat and magic damage bonuses. For stat allocation, the guide advises focusing on Intelligence first before switching investment to Dexterity as the build develops.