Is The Wizard Viable For Solo Play?
A skilled Wizard can be a menace in solo play Dark And Darker Gold. The damage output you have, even with basic gear, is extremely high. A well-placed Fireball or some Magic Missiles can completely decimate other similarly low-geared players. Fireballs and Missiles are also very difficult to dodge.

The main problem you face as a solo Wizard is the fact that your interaction speed is extremely slow, and your movement speed is also very slow. You are a sitting target after you've dumped your spells. During the first few levels, you also need to Meditate a lot during your runs. This can be a disaster if someone walks up on you.

Wizard Spells
The Wizard's bread-and-butter is spells. Here's a look at all the spells available to you.

Tier 1: One Cost Spells
Zap - Direct magic damage that also inflicts a burn that lasts one second.
Light Orb - Light spell to ruin those pesky shadows.
Ignite - You can set the target's weapon on fire which will inflict burn. Be careful, this spell can hit the enemy, too.
Tier 2: Two Cost Spells
Slow - Reduces target's movement speed by 40% for 2.5s
Ice Bolt - Direct magic damage to target and will slow them - likewise, this can hit an ally.
Tier 3: Three Cost Spells
Magic Missile - Individual missiles (10 of them) that do 12 damage each, fires continuously until you move.
Haste - Applies a movement speed buff to an ally that lasts for 12 seconds Dark And Darker Gold for sale, this spell will hit yourself if you are alone.