AW Barbie-jii have attack "speed" of 212 frames* compared to mages' standard 192, and base range of 280 (normally 240).
AW Zola have attack "speed" of 164 frames compared to artillery's standard 194, and base range of 290.
*60 frames per second
Zola is the best non-black mage we have. Unless you need magic damage constantly, of course.