Only 280 fireball? I constantly see 400-600 fireball. Infancy I was training with a 131 Mage earlier today on Wyverns and he was hitting 400+ fireballs. I don't think that is too OP, but I think it is right. I don't think mages really need MORE of a buff.. I think they can out DPS Hybrid/Tank warriors (as they should), however may still struggle to beat Rangers or Rogues. (as they should? Or maybe they should be a little closer to rangers?) idk.. But the buff was certainly noticeable.
Judging by mage armor they should be on par with rouges on DPS
Obvious, no?