I can't vouge for a mage, but I can speek for a warrior. Soloing your always face to face with the mob. You need to learn how to effectively use your spells and what will take the mob down the fastest. You get some really cool graphics with your swings and strikes. The charge is a blast you get withen 25 feet of a mob and get 200% sow that will stun the mob and give you rage. You can use any weapon in the game except wands. You can dual wield, use a masive 2 hander, or go shield and 1 hand. Not to mention all the nice armor that really makes you look spiffy. You can use guns or bows for range. If you become good at pulling the tank usually controls the action of the group. You decide when the right time is to pull when to wait and when to fight. I constantly monitor everyones life in the group cause your not just out for yourself you need to protect others with your taunts. You master the art of tanking and pulling and players will jump to group with you.