A '''caster''' or '''mage''' type [[class]], [[character]], [[NPC]] or [[monster]], is capable of using magical spells, [[skill]]s or spell-like abilities to accomplish tasks rather than brute force and [[melee]] combat. It's generic names for people who use [[magic]], or has abilities that seems to work like magic.  ==Casters in the Game World==They are usually not excluded from [[melee]], but they generally prefer (through [[AI]] or player choices) and excel in ranged spellcasting. This is the classic definition of a caster. Many spells used by casters are [[ranged]], uses an [[Area of Effect]] or both.