Wizard101 burst onto the MMORPG scene in 2008, eventually reaching about 50 million players by 2014. Receiving a 77.5% from GameRankings, Wizard101 became fairly well known.

As more people settle down at home MMORPG’s have risen in popularity, video game consumption seeing a sharp rise. With goofy NPC’s and graphics, Wizard101 is a must for those seeking something to do during the quarantine. If you’re giving Wizard101 a shot, here’s a guide on what Wizard School is right for you.

Ready Player 1 – Death

Malistaire as he prepares to destroy you

If you’re more of a single-player type with little interest in cooperating with others, a good school recommendation is a death. With early spells such as Ghoul or Vampire, a death wizard is able to deliver impressive power in battle while also healing themselves. There’s no need for a life wizard when you can heal yourself.

It’s also helpful that Death has its own variation of healing spells and trap cards, making Death wizards a considerable adversary.

Some honorable mentions include: Fire, Ice, and Myth

Fire for its powerful attacks and lingering damage.

Ice for its considerable defense.

Myth for its an impressive collection of minions, allowing you to summon your own party.

Teamwork Makes The Dream Work – Life

[The cute but deadly life spell, Ratatoskr]

If you like to play with others Life is the school for you. Everyone needs a life Wizard on their team, not only does the life school provide you with a plethora of healing spells but it also provides ward spells such as absorb to protect a teammate from damage. As you progress in the game you earn better attack spell cards as well.

It’s also helpful that wizards have secondary schools giving the player the opportunity to do some considerable damage in the beginning if they double up with Storm.

Some honorable mentions include: Balance and Death

Balance for their large selection of blades and other attack boosting spells.

Death for their ability to sacrifice some of their health to aid their friends.

Hard Hitters – Storm

[Professor Balestrom the friendly green genius]

Storm wizards have the highest attack power out of all their peers, with such a strong offense they don’t always give their opponent the ability to test their defense. Despite their sometimes troublesome accuracy, storm wizards are tough nuts to crack. If you prefer to hit hard and quickly the Storm school is for you.

The issue with Storm wizard’s accuracy can often be fixed through the purchase or collection of the right gear later in the game.

Honorable mentions include: Fire, Death, and Myth

Fire doesn’t have incredible initial damage as much as it has incredible delayed power. The reoccurring damage their spells do make them tough to beat.

Death provides many effective boosts to attack in the form of blades and traps. It doesn’t help that every devastating spell heals them as well.

Myth wizards are able to deliver devastating attacks after progressing in the game a little bit. It doesn’t help that they often have minions to hit you as well.