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Message: <blockquote data-quote="igotsmeakabob!!" data-source="post: 4343442" data-attributes="member: 33111">I think the only way people would claim that the Swordmage is not a gish, is if they aren't familiar with the term as it is normally used, say, on the D&D boards. How is the Swordmage not gish? A gish is a character that uses martial skill and arcane prowess together in battle. Whether he shoots a fireball then swings his sword, or enhances himself with blur, bull's strength, haste, wraithstrike etc. and attacks. One of the more popular gish are the tankers and skirmishers, the ones who use magic to enhance their melee abilities. The swordmage is an arcane-based warrior. He attacks with an ensorcelled blade and protects himself with magical wards. What about that is not gish?Because he doesn't get ranged spells he isn't a mage? He teleports people, shoots lightning and acid from his blade.. whats the problem? He just uses his blade as a focus, unlike other mage's orbs, wands and staves.A gish uses magic and arms together. The Swordmage seems to be a decent gish.edit: I'm sorry, he actually DOES get ranged spells. Lightning bolt daily, nice.edit: In the end though, I suppose it depends on a person's own definition of the term.</blockquote>