In Lawrence's understanding, a caster, especially at the apprentice stage, must avoid charging into battle and keep a distance of at least twenty feet from the enemy.
As for the hard work of close combat, that's what warriors are for.
The caster only needs to control the field and provide buffs to the team. If they have some long-range attack methods, they can use them as the situation permits under the protection of their teammates.
Although he is reluctant to admit it, he knows that with only a grasp of tricks, an apprentice caster's combat capability in direct confrontation is hard to match against a warrior's.
The damage from swords, bows, and crossbows is more direct and not limited by magic power reserves.
As for why caster apprentices don't learn melee weapons? On one hand, people's energy is limited; on the other hand, without sufficient physical support, even if they master melee weapons, they can't perform effectively.
