@ gaza........
you say me,mages nerv sometimes,because cast only and much times you have 0 chance,to make enough damage for great battle reputation
i make that so...maybe that help u 2 :
save arrows for mages,anti magic ant reduce damage nerv the mages too,when the mage cast,use arrow and mage see,thats better ,that he hit normal.....ok,not all play so,on atshi elixer is a cast every time normal,but dont forget,mages need damage for great battle too :-)
you can also use weakness powder / scrolls
on lvl 16 bring anti magic not much,on this level better remove combo or send him damage back
and about your thread.......thats a normal stun-effect ^