Notes from author
First shot at a mage. Wanted to focus on poise and combat rather than a long distance mage who spams. Before I get into play style. Let me just say, the 14 faith is cause I messed up for some reason while actually building it, I suggest 36 end.
Now. Paladin legs are cause of weight and poise, so if you find one that still allows you to fast roll, feel free to switch. 16 strength is for the Moonlight Greatsword, or other things if you'd like. Other weapons for this build are a +15 shotel for turtles, +15 Iato for fun, dex weapons in general really, I find it lenient on the weapon you can use with this build.
You can swap out Dusk for Father, Or Bellow for Havel if you find yourself not liking to mid roll with a different weapon.
Catalyst of choice is up to you as well.
(pvp)
For combat, the spells either work as: A. To kill them. Or B. Use it to throw your opponent off balance, to get in or catch them off guard.