Most maneuverable class?

So, this is my third time coming back to toram . Every other time I played a mage and I don't think I got very high before I moved on to another game . This time I'm wondering if the issue was the class all along because the Mage typical sequence of cast, NPC comes at me, I finish the spell right after it hits me, gets annoying real quick.

Does this change at higher levels though ? I know gameplay for classes can change at certain Milestone levels in many games. Is there like a level that all the classes need to feel like the play style is unlocked . Like all the classes suck until a level 100?

Anyway, I like Mage classes in most games cuz they can move around and have utility and damage . Is there such a class that is utility damage and high maneuverability? Or maybe some weapon, sub weapon combo that would get the result I want ? Like staff sub weapon katana?

I see that Katana has a skill for jumping behind an enemy for example that looks like a good maneuver. But maybe Mage has something like that too I don't know. Or maybe I just need to play mage more and get gud . I want lots of adaptability for solo play.

Thank you