🚀 go-pugleaf

Hi all,

I have a level 16 fighter which is doing pretty good, so I decided to
start a Mage when i played on a different computer.

I have struggled to get to level 6 with this guy, and it seems i am
always very near death; every penny i get goes into healing and mana,
and i am constantly getting wiped out. 

Does anyone have any tips for staying alive at the lower levels? 
Certain spells, items, ways of killing monsters, etc.

Also, what is the advantage of increasing Magic level? I mean, other
than being able to cast certain spells, does it make spells more
powerful or anything?
I ask because I found a staff that gave me + 9magic, but i sold it
because I needed healing to stay alive. (hope that wasn't a mistake)

The fighter was much tougher, but I like the idea of being a powerful
mage also >:-]


Any help appreciated,

Tony