Too much magic on a pretender?

[MaxWilson]

Isn't astral shield really good for low-HP mages? I thought it prevented others from attacking you (pre-emptive paralyzation). I haven't played much with astral thugs so I could be wrong.

-Max

[moderation]

I guess the issue is with mages casting Astral Shield when they're already behind a wall of infantry.

[thejeff]

If the low-HP mage is getting attacked he's going to die anyway. It doesn't really matter whether he paralyzes a few troops first or not.

Much better for him to kill them before they reach him.