Mages will still nuke you. You need "Magic Resistance" gear or you get one-shot by Frost Comets in the late game.
Are you planning to play through all with one character, or just starting The Order of Dawn ? What is the most powerful skill set for SF1? : r/SpellForce
Players who enjoy micro-managing an army of summons and want to break the game's difficulty. 3. The Mentalist Archer (Mirage Build)