Do monsters regularly spawn in groups in some areas?

[Aron Times]

I noticed that most of the dungeons have monsters that spawn individually. In my case, I'm talking about the Bandit Camp south of the campfire, the Hilltop Ruins, and the area around the abandoned Temple of Bhaal. Are there areas where monsters spawn in groups?

One of the main advantages that mages have over other classes is that they can attack multiple targets at the same time. Although blasting is still inefficient compared to save-or-die or save-or-lose, it's not useless. I'm debating whether to take Fireball next level (level 7) because I haven't run into an area where there are enough enemies to justify casting Fireball. From what I've seen, I'm better off just casting Haste so the warriors in my party can cut through the monsters much faster.

[Luna]

All the newer area's have the capability of spawning in groups.

In some cases being in a party will also produce a group.

[mar3usmc]

Well, it depends... I am guessing you are a sorcerer? If so, it would depend on your build, goals, and RP what you would take for spells. I tend to leave AoE spells like fireball for wands, but that also means that many creatures will make the save for half damage, (or with evasion no damage), not to mention SR resistance in some cases. There are many factors to look at.

[Aron Times]

So more mobs spawn if you're in a party? That's good to hear. I was afraid that I'd spend most of my time shooting a crossbow than wielding my REAL ULTIMATE POWER.