Among the five major disciplines of magic, consisting of Arcana, Contracts, Illusions, Transmutation, and Occult.
The study of Transmutation was considered not too great for the battlefield. It was the study of alchemy, using magic to change the formation of matter, making it more of a utility during war. Their ability to change matter was highly limited and the requirement for mana was immense in cases where they succeeded.
It was mostly why most Transmutation mages go on the path of creation. From formations to tools to weapons. They were capable of making everything cheaply and at a fast rate. Making them mostly relegated to labs where they can work in peace.
But Faust was different, much different than any other transmutation mage. He was the exception.
