All else being equal. Assuming you're not dealing with any vulnerabilities in your enemy, which spells deal the most damage? At hero and say in the mid-30 ranks?

I mean, which are the primary fallback spells you suggest using in terms of blasting someone with as much damage as quick as you can? Let's say you're outside and not on/in water.

Nova is clearly one of the strongest, but you have to be inside and it lags you badly. Seems to be more of a finishing move, in many cases- or a starting move if you're buddies are in on the beat down.

Are there many cases where you suggest starting with grease or adhesive web? Still trying to figure the best way to use these beyond the room-area spell.