Magic - melee?

Yo,

Couple of questions :)

  1. I'm struggling to understand if there is even any point spending skill points on magic other than grimoire?

It would cost me 20 skill points to level up 4 different spells to level 5... or I can just get a fine grimoire book which gives me 4 level 5 spells anyway? Struggling to see the benifit of the former?

Also having spells will use up my quick slots for potions etc.

  1. I really wanted to be melee, but I'm just finding it really weak compared to just having a grimoire and a wand. Anything I'm missing or is magic just generally more powerful in the game?

Cheers!! ✌️