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So, generally mage is my favorite archetype for games and movies ect of the three listed.
But things get more interesting if I start asking follow up questions.
If I assume I'm getting these powers in our world, my immediate next question for mage is, what type of mage? Because one where I have to actually 'learn' spells is gonna be very useless in the modern world, unless I get a teacher. Furthermore what universe rules of magic do I get? Is this harry Potter magic or elden ring or dnd? using dnd is it sorcery, wizardy, warlock? How competent am I with whatever choice I make? A shitty mage is way worse than a shitty rogue.
Because in some of these cases I really would not want to be a mage. assuming I could pick my magic system, idk. Something useful in day to day life but also makes me functionally immortal? Maybe the correct answer is "The Force" but I'm not a big enough star wars nerd.
Furthermore there are some pretty interesting use cases for rogues in day to day life. I am, poor. Many rogues get invisibility/stealth of some kind. You do the math.
Warrior is a bit harder to justify unless its the type of warrior that gives mystical strength and durability. if I could pick up a car with one hand or survive a bullet to the head through sheer strength, I might pick it.
overall though I think I'd pick mage, but rogue is a close second or maybe higher depending on what type of mage.
Mashle is an anime about a guy who lives in a world where just about everyone has magic, but he doesn't. IIRC not having magic was a crime or at least made you a pariah. So since the protagonist has no magic, they train like mad and end up faking magic with insane strength.