Flame Wizards and Ele Wand 1

25% won't benefit you much? Why would people max ele amp then?
I'm not saying that they're worth what people are selling them right now, but to say that Ele Wand 1's make no difference (what you said), although I'm not a mage, doesn't add up. If it can solidify a 2-hit to 100%, something of that sort, which it may very well do, even moreso.

I do understand the elemental bonus that Wand 1 gives - however, certain people blew it out of context and makes it a bigger deal than it really is. That's probably one of my worst pet peeves, especially when I meet other AM's that just simply rub it in my face.

What I'm saying is that even if you don't have one, you can still be a decent Flame Wizard w/o possessing a Wand 1.