most USEFUL spells

[Fire Monkey]

Unfortunately, our opinions fail to change the fact that there are no alignment modifiers for the two spells. You can be totally evil (or totally good) and master both.

[Loredweller]

I stand corrected - never tried the second (wrath). Too hard and to much effort requires to be evil, never really tried. Always thought that they are two opposites for good and evil chars.
Is the Wrath able to hit knocked down enemies like Fury does? And what about Nymphs? (well. we'll see).

[DragonPaladin]

Physical Shield Maxed-Prevents hits, good for getting high combat multiplier

Slow Time Maxed-Brilliant for dealing with fast enemies like minions

Assasin Rush Maxed-Bypass enemy blocking, which wastes time and thus prevent CM from going down.

I use these three only when fighting. This 3-spell combo works superbly with everything and in my experience is absolutely the best for getting an insanely high combat multiplier. Never got hit in the game except for Bargate Prison which can't use spells at.

[iaresatan]

berserk ftw!

[DrtyLb8]

I get divine fury or infernal wrath for two situations, even if I'm a melee or ranged character:

The Arena, especially later levels, like bandits.

Rescuing the Archaeologist. I just run down the hill with the minions chasing after me, then charge up and let fly. Plus, you're invulnerable while it's going, so if you can get it up then you're safe against the minion magi trying to blast you.