Just started a new account, going to be a pure mage/range. whats the best spell to use to get started?

It depends on if you want HP exp as you cast.

 

 

 

It's very cheap to raise magic using Body rune based spells

 

(Confuse, Weaken, and Curse)

 

 

 

But, if you want HP exp and/or want to autocast,

 

then use Mind rune based spells (Strike).

 

 

 

Hope this helps.

It indeed basically depends on the needs of HP. Air Strike until level 3, and weakn until the level for curse are the best for no HP. If you want regular HP, use the Strikes (cheap but decent exp), and if you want lots of HP, use the Strikes and train Range with it.