Elite Goblin Mage

The Elite variant is a stronger version of Dark And Darker Gold the normal Goblin Mage with noticeable upgrades:

    Faster cast speeds

    Increased damage output

    More health and resilience

Tactics for Elite Encounters

    Maintain aggressive pressure to prevent the mage from casting either ability.

    Ranged classes should focus fire quickly, while melee classes need to close the gap carefully, avoiding the buffed speed of nearby mobs.

Loot Expectations

The Elite Goblin Mage has a higher drop rate for enchanted and mid-tier Dark and Darker items, such as rings, spellbooks, and caster gear. It also drops a more generous amount of Dark and Darker gold, making it a prime farming target for players looking to upgrade their arsenal.

Nightmare Goblin Mage

The Nightmare variant of the Goblin Mage is one of the deadliest non-boss enemies in the Goblin Caves. This version transforms the battlefield with enhanced magic and a punishing offensive rhythm.

New Ability: 10 Homing Projectiles

    The homing magic attack now fires ten projectiles in a single volley.

    These can quickly overwhelm even experienced players, especially if dodging is mistimed.

Counter:

    The best way to buy Dark And Darker Gold avoid the full barrage is to circle-strafe in one direction, either fully left or right, around the mage. This creates a constant movement path that most projectiles cannot track fast enough.

    Use terrain to block line-of-sight or funnel the mage into close quarters where it can't exploit its range.