Swordmage

Key Info
Combat Style: Ranged magic damage, specializing in area of effect spells.

Difficulty: Their kite tricks and skill timing make them a more difficult class to master.

Class Advantages: They have massive area damage abilities, powerful explosive abilities.

Class Disadvantages: Swordmages invest all of their energy in control and attacks, leaving them relatively weak and vulnerable to focused attacks.

Team Position: Swordmages cast magic attacks and control spells from the center of the team. This can instantly turn their enemies into dust with protection from the front line.

Total Rating: Solo Duel ★★★★, Team Co-op ★★★★, Leveling Speed ★★★★★, Difficulty ★★★★

Balanced Build
Maintain a good DPS while also increasing your character’s survivability.

Primary Stat - Intelligence

Since Intelligence will be the main stat affecting your magic attack, AT LEAST 50% of your stat points should go there.

Secondary Stats - Physique and Spirit

Physique increases your defense and health, which can be really helpful with how squishy the Swordmage is. Spirit increases your max health and max mana, and also raises your health recovery and magic defense. In this build, a maximum of 25% of your stat points should be allocated to each of these stats.

Glass Cannon Build
Forget health and defense, and throw everything you’ve got into nuking enemies for the highest amount of damage possible.

Primary Stat - Intelligence & Dexterity

A minimum of 50% of your stat points should go to Intelligence to increase your magic attack, while a maximum of 50% should go to Dexterity to increase your crit rate.

Secondary Stats - Spirit (Optional)

Depending on your gear and playstyle, you might want to consider adding some points into Spirit to increase your max Mana.

Skills and Abilities
List of Skills: 

Description of Class
Skill nuker of the team that can do ranged magical burst damage and crowd controls. This class is the top of the line in doing AoE damage which can eliminate hordes of enemies instantly.

Despite of doing massive damage, compare to other class, I can’t say that this is good in PvP as the same with Gunner and Swordmage which relies on team as she/he needs a tank to perform most of his/her damage.

But that is for 1v1 and 3v3 PvP but when it comes in GvG and open world PvP, this class has good skill arsenals to deals massive burst damage in AoE.

Lore
Since they've inherited the Divine Power and wisdom of the Green Empress, students of the Swordmage art carry an elegant temperament and a beautiful look that can topple a countless number of people.

However, Swordmage prodigies are not fond of this. They know that the power comes naturally from the heart and not from mere training or the people of noble blood. With their adept swordsmanship and magic, Swordmages have incomparable magic damage skills and powerful control skills which make them an unstoppable force in the realm of magic dealers.

They pose a huge threat to enemies whether they are alone or part of a team. They make for an indispensable fighting and control force on the battlefield. Their powerful damage position and weak defensive abilities make Swordmages a prime target on the battlefield.

They can die in an instant. The unique assets and abilities that Swordmages can obtain, make them more unique than traditional mages. They possess the power of anti-control and movement skills that give them much more flexibility in the heat of battle.

They have the power to control Phoenixes and Dragons and they can use the power of the gods to manipulate ice, thunder and flame. When harnessing the power of ice, murderous swords strike fear in the hearts of even the most evil of demons.

Swordmages may not be built as powerful as Vanguards, but the swiftness of their attacks can bring down a countless number of enemies. Also, when a Swordmage Disciple brings out his blade and rune, enemies are left with no place to hide. The power of the Phoenix transforms into rune magic that makes the enemy play into the hands of the Swordmage.

Swordmages are an indispensable part of a team. Their massive group control and damage skills can be used to create a control field that enemies won't be able to escape from and thus will disrupt their attack rhythms and allow the Swordmage to attack with ease.

When they protect their teammates, they in turn create a safe healing environment. However, they can also be used as magic turrets that can use their magic skills to turn enemies into dust.

No matter which type they are, Swordmage occupy a high status on the battlefield. Additionally, their mobility and control skills make Swordmages perform very well in one-on-one battles.