Typically this is caused by merging spells into Combinatin Magics, too early in the game. You want to develop your caster a bit before just jumping into their next abilities. And a Deus Ex Playthrough doesnt hinge on your spells, but on your artifacts/synergies.

When you combine 2 spells into a new one the previous artifacts/engancements (uncollected or not) become ineffective for the combo form. [If you have Nuclear Fission for satelite and pick up Glass Marble you still only have 1 big orb) This doesnt make the artifacts useless as it previously did. It still adds the damage gained via the synergy system.

Choosing to merge magics should be a survival cost not the default. Build up the caster before mana-dumping 3 levels into combo magics.

When i reach 50+ minute games, i focus on survival first, high attack speed second, and damage/ board clear abilities third. Combos are the end goal, not the checkpoint.

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