Abd al-Hazir of  Caldeum called the new breed of Sorcerers as uncouth, rebellious and have no respect for others, therefore the term “Wizard” suits them better. I have to disagree.

Wizard is a generic term for magic wielders or magicians. Maybe it’s how I’ve interpreted Wizard based on books and games that I’m familiar with, but Wizards are, by far, more suited towards those with magic powers based on tradition and of controls over the elements. They are poise, grand and elegant. They strive to do less for more.

Sorcerer, on the other hand, more often refers to a dark or fallen Wizard. They are not necessary evil, but they usually have commands over the element of darkness. Sorcerers are unorthodoxed, finding new strength within powers that are forbidden to conventional Wizards.

The term “Sorceress” was a good fit for the magician class in Diablo 2. However, calling the same class a “Wizard” because he or she has no regards for others is strange to say the least.

Wizards would have been an appropriate name if they had grown stronger based on pure effort and diligence. A Sorceror is more likely to make use of dangerous, forbidden magic than a Wizard.

A Warlock is probably a better term.

Warlocks are the male equivalent of Witches, and while not always true, are generally seen as being more eccentric, looks down those inferior to them and are always against those who are stronger. They can be schemers and loves to dabble in dark magic in order to gain more power.

Yes, all these titles are interchangeable, but generally, a Wizard is not a Sorceror with an attitude. Rather, a Warlock would be a more appropriate term for them.

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