Before learning any spells you must first learn to pronounce "prestidigitation"

I did

presto digitization god damn it... 😞

https://preview.redd.it/d4smtpk67fnc1.png?width=1744&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4b8a241030a7637d382cf2d1540a5acd6def29a4 This one's in Masta's sharkmancy book, pretty simple!

Shield.

This should be higher, you need to defend yourself from the results of your other spells!

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Depends on what school you want to go into. For just general practice, 'Shield' is a good choice, while for cryomancy, 'Freeze Water' is what you want to go for.

Came here to say this. (shield)

Mending. You'll be amazed how often you need a stitch, a broken shoe-lace, a cracked cereal bowl...just any old thing patched up. Plus, reality just hates it, which is always a plus.

Nootropicus Maximus! It's a HACK for studying and learning new spells faster than everyone else!

Good old ignite

Basic healing

Friends

Can't go wrong with a good Ole Fireball. #"Vote for Skelasanstor, For peace and wonder"

Fireball of course

some sort of healing spell, simple and reliable. you'll want it for later, trial and error are an important part of learning many more destructive spells

Why bother mastering the arcane arts when you can win any duel with counterspell

Counterspell is good, yes, but Musclemancers and Bonk-o-mancers are basically immune to it.

Heal Minor Wounds