* The Elemental Magic changes are huge and I don't think we'll fully appreciate their implications until after they're implemented, but this may revive magic as a damage source.
Almost. I think these changes plus the advent of Magic Attack Bonus foods (top tier being on par with Red Curry Buns) and buffs, will make great strides towards evening the playing field. I'm excited at the prospect of magic damage actually being acceptable again. Time to move those dex merits to int.