[Ryastar]

It is completely possible to achieve high int and mana while still getting good combat stats. You need a little luck with items, and some smart playing (like having no kids with Feanora), but it is doable. Attached is a screenshot from my last mage game almost at the end. Note my stats: 20/14/42 att/def/int. The better attack spells unleashed some serious damage. I think fire rain was 6-8k damage, something like that, and lightning did aa very nice amount as well, though the numbers escape me atm. But a high int mage with good combat stats is totally possible!