at low levels the last level before new spells is usually pretty rough.
When you got lvl 4 your pet was wreckin shop, which is awesome, but then at lvl 7 it's the same pet fighting harder mobs so it gets tough.
As you get higher level, that gap begins to narrow down much more. And honestly, being able to kill an even con mob is something some lvl 7 classes cannot do, so don't get down on yourself for that. Kill blues. they're easier, safer, and faster, which then translates into more xp.
As far as your question about buying a weapon. Don't. at your level save money for spells.
Also, do some research on the forums or wiki for mage guides. There's no need to reinvent the wheel, and there's no shame is doing research on your class and different strategies for success.
Something to consider as a mage is that if your pet does 50% or more damage to a target, you lose half the xp for that target. This doesn't happen if you're grouped. So find groups, make friends, and enjoy the ride that this game can offer.
Also Also, as a caster, you must play the fizzle drinking game. If your spell fizzles, you take a drink. Makes the game much more entertaining.
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