I do have a Mage, and that is his job. Many times the bad guys go for him. But all he does is heal. The other Mage in my group throws Combat spells or uses his Bow. I alternate characters to do different things at different times.
I may have my Archer ( after she has built up her Bow skills ) to start throw spells or I put an Axe in her hand to build up close in fighting.
I do have a Mage, and that is his job. Many times the bad guys go for him. But all he does is heal. The other Mage in my group throws Combat spells or uses his Bow. I alternate characters to do different things at different times.
I may have my Archer ( after she has built up her Bow skills ) to start throw spells or I put an Axe in her hand to build up close in fighting.