The Novice Mage is one of the essential specs in Sakura Stand, acting as the foundation for unlocking advanced forms like Frieren. While it might not be the flashiest spec, Novice Mage is important for progression, especially since it’s directly tied to quests from the Archmage NPC. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about Novice Mage, including how to obtain it, its uses, and why it’s worth leveling up.
How to Get Novice Mage
Obtaining Novice Mage is straightforward but requires completing the right steps:
- Unlock Standless – Make sure you don’t have another stand or spec equipped.
- Get the Old Staff – This is crafted with: 5 Magic Ores (found in the cave behind Muzan, glowing blue rocks). 3 Soul Woods (found near the Hueco Mundo exit, bright white trees).
- Use Old Staff While Standless – Equip and use the Old Staff while your character has no spec to obtain Novice Mage.
What Novice Mage Is Used For
While Novice Mage is a starter-level spec, it’s not something you can skip. It’s required for multiple progression quests, especially for unlocking the Frieren Spec. Here’s why it’s important:
Needed to complete Archmage quests:
- Strength Training (defeating Hollows and Curses, collecting Sukuna Fingers and Fake Grimoires).
- Magic Training (fighting Golems, collecting Real Grimoires).
- Mind Training (1-hour meditation challenge).
Serves as the base requirement before evolving into Frieren.
Novice Mage Quest Progression
When equipped, Novice Mage allows you to interact with the Archmage NPC near Matikanetannhauser. The Archmage will guide you through three main quests:
- Strength Training – Defeat Hollows and Curses, gather items.
- Magic Training – Spawn and fight Golems with Magic Crystals, collect Real Grimoires.
- Mind Training – Meditate for one hour uninterrupted using the Meditate item.
Finishing all three quests leads you to evolve Novice Mage into Frieren.
Tips for Using Novice Mage Effectively
- Always Equip It: Kills and quest progress only count if Novice Mage is equipped.
- Farm Materials Early: Collect Fake Grimoires and Sukuna Fingers from chests before starting quests.
- Safe Spot Meditation: For the one-hour meditation, find a quiet area where other players won’t interrupt you.
- Work With a Team: Farming Golems is easier and faster when done with other players.
The Novice Mage spec may feel basic, but it’s a crucial stepping stone in Sakura Stand. From farming Hollows and Curses to meditating for Frieren’s evolution, it’s your ticket to one of the strongest specs in the game. If you’re aiming for Frieren, mastering Novice Mage and clearing the Archmage’s quests is the only way forward.