I always viewed wizards as an utility class and not as primary damage dealers. Cantrips are there so that wizards could still feel wizardry and do not resort to crossbow/darts.
But think about spells like Ant haul, Air bubble, Create water, Feather fall, illusion spells, Mending, Longstrider. These are the marvels wizard can do. Killing foes should be fighters' (barbarians, paladins errr champions) business.
But think about spells like Ant haul, Air bubble, Create water, Feather fall, illusion spells, Mending, Longstrider. These are the marvels wizard can do. Killing foes should be fighters' (barbarians, paladins errr champions) business.