S-Tier — Auto-pick
- Hex Mark — Tags enemies for +25% spell damage. The keystone spell of every caster build.
- Frost Bolt — Cheap, slows snipers, fits every deck.
- Fire Storm — AoE that solves crowd waves with one cast.
- Dash — 0.5s invuln dash; revive-window saver.
A-Tier — Strong in a build
- Combust — One-button burst with Fire Storm / Ember Trail stacks.
- Chain Lightning — God in mine tunnels, mediocre in open biomes.
- Mend — Best healer spell once you go full support.
- Ward — Boss-phase mitigation.
B-Tier — Niche
- Glacial Lance — Long animation, big payoff vs lined-up packs.
- Holy Pulse — Heals + damage, awkward range.
- Cleanse — Mandatory only on snake-heavy maps.
C-Tier — Drop or skip
- Fire Bolt — Outscaled by Fire Storm + Combust loop.
- Ember Trail — Only good in a dedicated burn build.
Why Hex Mark is #1
Every spell damage joker, every elemental synergy, every burst combo in our combo guide assumes Hex Mark is up. It costs only 15 mana, has no animation lock, and effectively gives every other spell a 25% damage tier upgrade. There is no situation where you skip this spell.