Wizard equipment

If you DO run out of Spellpoints... wear a Crossbow. Or play an Elf so you can use a long Bow. Also, set up any wands you have ( magic Missle or Burning Bands) in your weapon "quick slots"

I'm a second level Elvin Wizard. I keep Mage Armour, Magic Missle, Burning Hands, and Shield memorized. I have my Staff, Long Bow, and 2 wands set up in the 4 weapon slots so I can switch them out fast.

I use my Bow a lot in groups and swap to my staff to cast Burning hands when the bad guys are in groups of 2 or more.

Don't forget to cast Mage Armour on the Rogue in your group. Especially if the Cleric is having to heal him a lot.

Keep your starting Quarter Staff. It engances the damage on all your spells which is a lot better than +1, +2, or +3 to hit a Kobold on the head.