My thoughts on spell creating/menu'ing:
Currently with the few runs I have attempted, it seems like creating the spells only when you absolutely need them is the way to go, and that if you can get away with 3 point spells, then that's even better. The few exceptions to when I've needed more powerful spells are:
1) 7 point magic attack spell vs the guardian boss fight. (I'm still playing around with whether or not to go for the mana pot, at the moment I grab it as it makes the boss fight super quick)
2) Any time a summon zombie or horror is necessary to progress.
3) Considering I just found out about the Chattur'gha infinite sprint-thing, maybe Edward's chapter and alex's chapter to get through the rune area
4) I use a 5 point shield spell at Bianchi and then a 7 point shield at Alex's chapter
5) Whenever you need a more power reveal invisible spell to progress. (Like 3 occasions I can think of)
6) When ever you need a more powerful dispel. (Maybe 4 or 5 time I can think of here)
But other than that I normally just stick to 3 point enchant/recover and I don't use much else.
As far as quick spelling I go:
Up: 3 point enchant (dominant color)
Left: 3 point Red recover (shouldn't need, but it's a safety net)
Down: 3 point Green recover (I feel like a SS run is gonna be about sanity management)
Right: 3 point Magic attack (phase 3 of boss fight)/5 point shield (dominant color)
Y: 7 point magic attack Phase 1 and 2 of boss fight)/ red mana pool (haven't tested this out yet, but in theory)
Llyno
Currently with the few runs I have attempted, it seems like creating the spells only when you absolutely need them is the way to go, and that if you can get away with 3 point spells, then that's even better. The few exceptions to when I've needed more powerful spells are:
1) 7 point magic attack spell vs the guardian boss fight. (I'm still playing around with whether or not to go for the mana pot, at the moment I grab it as it makes the boss fight super quick)
2) Any time a summon zombie or horror is necessary to progress.
3) Considering I just found out about the Chattur'gha infinite sprint-thing, maybe Edward's chapter and alex's chapter to get through the rune area
4) I use a 5 point shield spell at Bianchi and then a 7 point shield at Alex's chapter
5) Whenever you need a more power reveal invisible spell to progress. (Like 3 occasions I can think of)
6) When ever you need a more powerful dispel. (Maybe 4 or 5 time I can think of here)
But other than that I normally just stick to 3 point enchant/recover and I don't use much else.
As far as quick spelling I go:
Up: 3 point enchant (dominant color)
Left: 3 point Red recover (shouldn't need, but it's a safety net)
Down: 3 point Green recover (I feel like a SS run is gonna be about sanity management)
Right: 3 point Magic attack (phase 3 of boss fight)/5 point shield (dominant color)
Y: 7 point magic attack Phase 1 and 2 of boss fight)/ red mana pool (haven't tested this out yet, but in theory)
Llyno