Arcane
Caster DPS
For the next 15 sec, your spells deal 30% more damage while costing 30% more mana to cast.
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Mage
Ranged spellcasting with control and travel tools. Inspect the class guide for individual requirements and separate role paths.
- Roles
- Damage
- Resource
- Mana
- Armor
- Cloth
- Weapons
- One-Handed Swords, Staves, Daggers, Wands
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Specializations
Final-row talent: Arcane PowerExplore Arcane talents →
Fire
Caster DPS
When activated, this spell causes each of your Fire damage spell hits to increase your critical strike chance with Fire damage spells by 10%.
Final-row talent: CombustionExplore Fire talents →
Frost
Caster DPS
Shield yourself, absorbing 447 damage and increasing your Frost damage by 15% for 1 min.
Final-row talent: Ice BarrierExplore Frost talents →ONE LEVEL AT A TIME
Your road to 60
Spells at level 1
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YOUR SPELLS, IN ORDER
Abilities by level
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65 abilities · latest listed ranks through level 60
Amplify MagicRank 4Lv 54Amplifies magic used against the targeted party member, increasing damage taken from spells by up to 113 and healing spells by up to 225. Lasts 10 min.
450 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant
Arcane BlastRank 5Lv 60Blasts the target with energy, dealing 218 to 254 Arcane damage. Each time you cast Arcane Blast, you gain 12% of your Intellect as Spell Damage and the mana cost of Arcane Blast is increased by 100%. Effect stacks up to 4 times and lasts 18 sec from time of initial application.
15% of base mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast
Arcane BrillianceSpecial acquisitionLv 56Infuses the target's party and raid with brilliance, increasing their Intellect by 31 for 1 hour.
3,400 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · Reagents: Arcane Powder
Arcane ExplosionRank 6Lv 54Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 238 to 258 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards.
390 Mana · Instant
- Arcane IntellectRank 5Lv 56
Increases the target's Intellect by 31 for 1 hour.
1,510 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant
Arcane MissilesRank 8Lv 56Launches Arcane Missiles at the enemy, causing 209 Arcane damage each second for 5 sec.
655 Mana · 30 yd range · Channeled
- Arcane PowerTalentLv 40
For the next 15 sec, your spells deal 30% more damage while costing 30% more mana to cast.
Instant · 3 min cooldown
Arcane WrathRank 4Lv 60Launches a projectile of pure Arcane energy at the enemy target, causing 406 to 496 Arcane damage. This spell gains additional Spell Damage equal to 5% of your maximum Mana.
395 Mana · 30 yd range · 3.5 sec cast · 6 sec cooldown
- Armor ProficiencyPassiveLv 1
You are proficient in the use of the following armor types: Cloth.
Passive
AttackGeneralLv 1Description unknown in this record.
Blast WaveRank 5Lv 60A wave of flame radiates outward from the caster, damaging all enemies caught within the blast for 453 to 533 Fire damage, and Dazing them for 50% reduced movement speed for 6 sec.
545 Mana · Instant · 45 sec cooldown
BlinkClass spellLv 20Teleports the caster 20 yards forward, unless something is in the way. Also frees the caster from Stuns and Immobilizes.
35% of base mana · Instant · 15 sec cooldown
BlizzardRank 6Lv 60Ice shards pelt the target area doing 1,168 Frost damage over 8 sec.
1,400 Mana · 30 yd range · Channeled
Cold SnapTalentLv 30Finishes the remaining cooldown on all your other Frost spells.
Instant · 10 min cooldown
- CombustionTalentLv 40
When activated, this spell causes each of your Fire damage spell hits to increase your critical strike chance with Fire damage spells by 10%. This effect lasts until you have caused 3 non-periodic critical strikes with Fire spells.
Instant · 3 min cooldown
- Comprehend ScrollGeneralLv 6
Cone of ColdRank 4Lv 50Targets in a cone in front of the caster take 260 to 286 Frost damage and are slowed by 40% for 6 sec. The first 4 targets hit by this cone are slowed by an additional 10% for an additional 3 sec.
465 Mana · Instant · 10 sec cooldown
Conjure FoodRank 7Lv 60Conjures 10 cinnamon rolls, providing the mage and his allies with something to eat. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.
705 Mana · 3 sec cast
Conjure Mana AgateClass spellLv 28Conjures a mana agate that can be used to instantly restore 375 to 425 mana. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.
530 Mana · 3 sec cast
Conjure Mana CitrineClass spellLv 48Conjures a mana citrine that can be used to instantly restore 775 to 925 mana. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.
1,130 Mana · 3 sec cast
Conjure Mana JadeClass spellLv 38Conjures a mana jade that can be used to instantly restore 550 to 650 mana. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.
800 Mana · 3 sec cast
Conjure Mana RubyClass spellLv 58Conjures a mana ruby that can be used to instantly restore 1,000 to 1,200 mana. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.
1,470 Mana · 3 sec cast
Conjure WaterRank 7Lv 60Conjures 10 bottles of crystal water, providing the mage and his allies with something to drink. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.
780 Mana · 3 sec cast
CounterspellClass spellLv 24Counters the enemy's spellcast, preventing any spell from that school of magic from being cast for 10 sec. Generates a high amount of threat.
100 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant · 30 sec cooldown
Dampen MagicRank 5Lv 60Dampens magic used against the targeted party member, decreasing damage taken from spells by up to 135 and healing spells by up to 270. Lasts 10 min.
500 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant
- DodgePassiveLv 1
EvocationClass spellLv 20While channeling this spell, your mana regeneration is active and increased by 1,500%. Lasts 8 sec.
Channeled · 8 min cooldown
Fire BlastRank 7Lv 54Blasts the enemy for 417 to 489 Fire damage.
340 Mana · 20 yd range · Instant · 8 sec cooldown
Fire WardRank 5Lv 60Absorbs 913 Fire damage. Lasts 30 sec.
320 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown
FireballRank 12Lv 60Hurls a fiery ball that causes 425 to 541 Fire damage and an additional 60 Fire damage over 8 sec.
410 Mana · 35 yd range · 3.5 sec cast
- FireballRank 1 · Class spell
- FireballRank 2 · Class spell
- FireballRank 3 · Class spell
- FireballRank 4 · Class spell
- FireballRank 5 · Class spell
- FireballRank 6 · Class spell
- FireballRank 7 · Class spell
- FireballRank 8 · Class spell
- FireballRank 9 · Class spell
- FireballRank 10 · Class spell
- FireballRank 11 · Class spell
- FireballRank 12 · Special acquisition
FlamestrikeRank 6Lv 56Calls down a pillar of fire, burning all enemies within the area for 381 to 465 Fire damage and an additional 332 Fire damage over 8 sec. Only one Flamestrike can be active per Mage at a time.
990 Mana · 30 yd range · 3 sec cast
Frost ArmorRank 3Lv 20Increases Armor by 200. If an enemy strikes the caster, they may have their movement slowed by 30% and the time between their attacks increased by 25% for 5 sec. Only one type of Armor spell can be active on the Mage at any time. Lasts 30 min.
170 Mana · Instant
Frost NovaRank 4Lv 54Blasts enemies near the caster for 71 to 79 Frost damage and freezes them in place for up to 8 sec. Damage caused may interrupt the effect.
145 Mana · Instant · 25 sec cooldown
Frost WardRank 5Lv 60Absorbs 913 Frost damage. Lasts 30 sec.
320 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown
- FrostboltRank 11Lv 60
Launches a bolt of frost at the enemy, causing 457 to 493 Frost damage and slowing movement speed by 40% for 9 sec.
290 Mana · 30 yd range · 3 sec cast
- FrostboltRank 1 · Class spell
- FrostboltRank 2 · Class spell
- FrostboltRank 3 · Class spell
- FrostboltRank 4 · Class spell
- FrostboltRank 5 · Class spell
- FrostboltRank 6 · Class spell
- FrostboltRank 7 · Class spell
- FrostboltRank 8 · Class spell
- FrostboltRank 9 · Class spell
- FrostboltRank 10 · Class spell
- FrostboltRank 11 · Special acquisition
Frostfire BoltRank 3Lv 60Launches a bolt of frostfire at the enemy, causing 270 to 314 Frostfire damage, slowing movement speed by 40% and causing an additional 57 Frostfire damage over 9 sec. This spell will be checked against the lower of the target's Frost and Fire resists and counts as both Frost and Fire damage.
370 Mana · 35 yd range · 3 sec cast
- Ice ArmorRank 4Lv 60
Increases Armor by 560 and frost resistance by 15. If an enemy strikes the caster, they may have their movement slowed by 30% and the time between their attacks increased by 25% for 5 sec. Only one type of Armor spell can be active on the Mage at any time. Lasts 30 min.
500 Mana · Instant
- Ice BarrierRank 4Lv 58
Shield yourself, absorbing 819 damage and increasing your Frost damage by 15% for 1 min. While shielded, your Frost damage is increased by an additional 5% and you do not lose casting time when you take damage.
480 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown
Ice BlockTalentLv 25You become encased in a block of ice, protecting you from all physical attacks and spells for 10 sec, but during that time you cannot attack, move, or cast spells.
15 Mana · Instant · 5 min cooldown
Ice LanceRank 6Lv 56Deals 136 to 160 Frost damage to an enemy target. Deals 300% increased damage to Frozen targets.
160 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant · 8 sec cooldown
LanguagesPassiveLv 1
Mage ArmorRank 3Lv 58Increases your resistance to all magic by 15 and allows 50% of your mana regeneration to continue while casting. Only one type of Armor spell can be active on the Mage at any time. Lasts 30 min.
490 Mana · Instant
Mana ShieldRank 6Lv 60Absorbs 570 physical damage, draining mana instead. Drains 2 mana per damage absorbed. Lasts 1 min.
140 Mana · Instant
PolymorphRank 4Lv 60Transforms the enemy into a sheep, forcing it to wander around for up to 50 sec. While wandering, the sheep cannot attack or cast spells but will regenerate very quickly. Any damage will transform the target back into its normal form. Only one target can be polymorphed at a time. Only works on Beasts, Humanoids and Critters.
150 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast
- PolymorphPigLv 60
Transforms the enemy into a pig, forcing it to wander around for up to 50 sec. While wandering, the pig cannot attack or cast spells but will regenerate very quickly. Any damage will transform the target back into its normal form. Only one target can be polymorphed at a time. Only works on Beasts, Humanoids and Critters.
150 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast
- PolymorphTurtleLv 60
Transforms the enemy into a turtle, forcing it to wander around for up to 50 sec. While wandering, the turtle cannot attack or cast spells but will regenerate very quickly. Any damage will transform the target back into its normal form. Only one target can be polymorphed at a time. Only works on Beasts, Humanoids and Critters.
150 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast
Portal: DarnassusPortalLv 50Creates a portal, teleporting group members that use it to Darnassus.
850 Mana · 10 yd range · 10 sec cast · 1 min cooldown · Reagents: Rune of Portals
Portal: IronforgePortalLv 40Creates a portal, teleporting group members that use it to Ironforge.
850 Mana · 10 yd range · 10 sec cast · 1 min cooldown · Reagents: Rune of Portals
Portal: OrgrimmarPortalLv 40Creates a portal, teleporting group members that use it to Orgrimmar.
850 Mana · 10 yd range · 10 sec cast · 1 min cooldown · Reagents: Rune of Portals
Portal: StormwindPortalLv 40Creates a portal, teleporting group members that use it to Stormwind.
850 Mana · 10 yd range · 10 sec cast · 1 min cooldown · Reagents: Rune of Portals
Portal: Thunder BluffPortalLv 50Creates a portal, teleporting group members that use it to Thunder Bluff.
850 Mana · 10 yd range · 10 sec cast · 1 min cooldown · Reagents: Rune of Portals
Portal: UndercityPortalLv 40Creates a portal, teleporting group members that use it to Undercity.
850 Mana · 10 yd range · 10 sec cast · 1 min cooldown · Reagents: Rune of Portals
Presence of MindTalentLv 30When activated, your next Mage spell with a casting time less than 10 sec becomes an instant cast spell.
Instant · 3 min cooldown
PyroblastRank 8Lv 60Hurls an immense fiery boulder that causes 520 to 646 Fire damage and an additional 212 Fire damage over 12 sec.
440 Mana · 35 yd range · 6 sec cast
Remove Lesser CurseClass spellLv 18Removes 1 Curse or Bane from a friendly target.
10% of base mana · 30 yd range · Instant
ScorchRank 7Lv 58Scorch the enemy for 166 to 196 Fire damage.
150 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast
- ShootGeneralLv 1
Slow FallClass spellLv 12
Teleport: DalaranUnknownLv 50Teleports the caster to Dalaran.
120 Mana · 10 sec cast · Reagents: Rune of Teleportation
Teleport: DarnassusPortalLv 30Teleports the caster to Darnassus.
120 Mana · 10 sec cast · Reagents: Rune of Teleportation
Teleport: IronforgePortalLv 20Teleports the caster to Ironforge.
120 Mana · 10 sec cast · Reagents: Rune of Teleportation
Teleport: OrgrimmarPortalLv 20Teleports the caster to Orgrimmar.
120 Mana · 10 sec cast · Reagents: Rune of Teleportation
Teleport: StormwindPortalLv 20Teleports the caster to Stormwind.
120 Mana · 10 sec cast · Reagents: Rune of Teleportation
Teleport: Thunder BluffPortalLv 30Teleports the caster to Thunder Bluff.
120 Mana · 10 sec cast · Reagents: Rune of Teleportation
Teleport: UndercityPortalLv 20Teleports the caster to Undercity.
120 Mana · 10 sec cast · Reagents: Rune of Teleportation
All ranks · levels 1–2049 records
| Level | Ability | Rank | Acquisition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arcane Intellect | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 1 | Armor Proficiency | Passive | General |
| 1 | Attack | — | General |
| 1 | Dodge | Passive | General |
| 1 | Fireball | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 1 | Frost Armor | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 1 | Languages | Passive | General |
| 1 | Shoot | — | General |
| 4 | Conjure Water | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 4 | Frostbolt | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 6 | Comprehend Scroll | — | General |
| 6 | Conjure Food | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 6 | Fire Blast | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 6 | Fireball | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 8 | Arcane Missiles | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 8 | Frostbolt | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 8 | Polymorph | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 10 | Conjure Water | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 10 | Frost Armor | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 10 | Frost Nova | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 12 | Conjure Food | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 12 | Dampen Magic | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 12 | Fireball | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 12 | Slow Fall | — | Class spell |
| 14 | Arcane Explosion | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 14 | Arcane Intellect | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 14 | Fire Blast | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 14 | Frostbolt | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 16 | Arcane Missiles | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 16 | Flamestrike | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 18 | Amplify Magic | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 18 | Fireball | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 18 | Remove Lesser Curse | — | Class spell |
| 20 | Arcane Blast | Rank 1 | Talent |
| 20 | Blink | — | Class spell |
| 20 | Blizzard | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 20 | Conjure Water | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 20 | Evocation | — | Class spell |
| 20 | Fire Ward | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 20 | Frost Armor | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 20 | Frostbolt | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 20 | Ice Lance | Rank 1 | Talent |
| 20 | Mana Shield | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 20 | Polymorph | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 20 | Pyroblast | Rank 1 | Talent |
| 20 | Teleport: Ironforge | — | Portal |
| 20 | Teleport: Orgrimmar | — | Portal |
| 20 | Teleport: Stormwind | — | Portal |
| 20 | Teleport: Undercity | — | Portal |
All ranks · levels 21–4073 records
| Level | Ability | Rank | Acquisition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Arcane Explosion | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 22 | Conjure Food | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 22 | Fire Blast | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 22 | Frost Ward | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 22 | Scorch | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 24 | Arcane Missiles | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 24 | Counterspell | — | Class spell |
| 24 | Dampen Magic | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 24 | Fireball | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 24 | Flamestrike | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 24 | Pyroblast | Rank 2 | Talent |
| 25 | Arcane Wrath | Rank 1 | Talent |
| 25 | Ice Block | — | Talent |
| 26 | Cone of Cold | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 26 | Frost Nova | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 26 | Frostbolt | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 28 | Arcane Intellect | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 28 | Blizzard | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 28 | Conjure Mana Agate | — | Class spell |
| 28 | Ice Lance | Rank 2 | Talent |
| 28 | Mana Shield | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 28 | Scorch | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 30 | Amplify Magic | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 30 | Arcane Blast | Rank 2 | Talent |
| 30 | Arcane Explosion | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 30 | Blast Wave | Rank 1 | Talent |
| 30 | Cold Snap | — | Talent |
| 30 | Conjure Water | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 30 | Fire Blast | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 30 | Fire Ward | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 30 | Fireball | Rank 6 | Class spell |
| 30 | Ice Armor | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 30 | Presence of Mind | — | Talent |
| 30 | Pyroblast | Rank 3 | Talent |
| 30 | Teleport: Darnassus | — | Portal |
| 30 | Teleport: Thunder Bluff | — | Portal |
| 32 | Arcane Missiles | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 32 | Conjure Food | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 32 | Flamestrike | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 32 | Frost Ward | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 32 | Frostbolt | Rank 6 | Class spell |
| 34 | Cone of Cold | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 34 | Ice Lance | Rank 3 | Talent |
| 34 | Mage Armor | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 34 | Scorch | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 36 | Arcane Wrath | Rank 2 | Talent |
| 36 | Blast Wave | Rank 2 | Talent |
| 36 | Blizzard | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 36 | Dampen Magic | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 36 | Fireball | Rank 7 | Class spell |
| 36 | Mana Shield | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 36 | Pyroblast | Rank 4 | Talent |
| 38 | Arcane Explosion | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 38 | Conjure Mana Jade | — | Class spell |
| 38 | Fire Blast | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 38 | Frostbolt | Rank 7 | Class spell |
| 40 | Arcane Blast | Rank 3 | Talent |
| 40 | Arcane Missiles | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 40 | Arcane Power | — | Talent |
| 40 | Combustion | — | Talent |
| 40 | Conjure Water | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 40 | Fire Ward | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 40 | Flamestrike | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 40 | Frost Nova | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 40 | Frostfire Bolt | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 40 | Ice Armor | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 40 | Ice Barrier | Rank 1 | Talent |
| 40 | Polymorph | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 40 | Portal: Ironforge | — | Portal |
| 40 | Portal: Orgrimmar | — | Portal |
| 40 | Portal: Stormwind | — | Portal |
| 40 | Portal: Undercity | — | Portal |
| 40 | Scorch | Rank 4 | Class spell |
All ranks · levels 41–6078 records
| Level | Ability | Rank | Acquisition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Amplify Magic | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 42 | Arcane Intellect | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 42 | Cone of Cold | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 42 | Conjure Food | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 42 | Fireball | Rank 8 | Class spell |
| 42 | Frost Ward | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 42 | Ice Lance | Rank 4 | Talent |
| 42 | Pyroblast | Rank 5 | Talent |
| 44 | Blast Wave | Rank 3 | Talent |
| 44 | Blizzard | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 44 | Frostbolt | Rank 8 | Class spell |
| 44 | Mana Shield | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 46 | Arcane Explosion | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 46 | Fire Blast | Rank 6 | Class spell |
| 46 | Ice Barrier | Rank 2 | Talent |
| 46 | Mage Armor | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 46 | Scorch | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 48 | Arcane Missiles | Rank 6 | Class spell |
| 48 | Arcane Wrath | Rank 3 | Talent |
| 48 | Conjure Mana Citrine | — | Class spell |
| 48 | Dampen Magic | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 48 | Fireball | Rank 9 | Class spell |
| 48 | Flamestrike | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 48 | Ice Lance | Rank 5 | Talent |
| 48 | Pyroblast | Rank 6 | Talent |
| 50 | Arcane Blast | Rank 4 | Talent |
| 50 | Cone of Cold | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 50 | Conjure Water | Rank 6 | Class spell |
| 50 | Fire Ward | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 50 | Frostbolt | Rank 9 | Class spell |
| 50 | Frostfire Bolt | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 50 | Ice Armor | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 50 | Portal: Darnassus | — | Portal |
| 50 | Portal: Thunder Bluff | — | Portal |
| 50 | Teleport: Dalaran | — | Unknown |
| 52 | Blast Wave | Rank 4 | Talent |
| 52 | Blizzard | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 52 | Conjure Food | Rank 6 | Class spell |
| 52 | Frost Ward | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 52 | Ice Barrier | Rank 3 | Talent |
| 52 | Mana Shield | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 52 | Scorch | Rank 6 | Class spell |
| 54 | Amplify Magic | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 54 | Arcane Explosion | Rank 6 | Class spell |
| 54 | Fire Blast | Rank 7 | Class spell |
| 54 | Fireball | Rank 10 | Class spell |
| 54 | Frost Nova | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 54 | Pyroblast | Rank 7 | Talent |
| 56 | Arcane Brilliance | — | Special acquisition |
| 56 | Arcane Intellect | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 56 | Arcane Missiles | Rank 7 | Class spell |
| 56 | Arcane Missiles | Rank 8 | Special acquisition |
| 56 | Flamestrike | Rank 6 | Class spell |
| 56 | Frostbolt | Rank 10 | Class spell |
| 56 | Ice Lance | Rank 6 | Talent |
| 58 | Conjure Mana Ruby | — | Class spell |
| 58 | Ice Barrier | Rank 4 | Talent |
| 58 | Mage Armor | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 58 | Scorch | Rank 7 | Class spell |
| 60 | Arcane Blast | Rank 5 | Talent |
| 60 | Arcane Wrath | Rank 4 | Talent |
| 60 | Blast Wave | Rank 5 | Talent |
| 60 | Blizzard | Rank 6 | Class spell |
| 60 | Conjure Food | Rank 7 | Special acquisition |
| 60 | Conjure Water | Rank 7 | Special acquisition |
| 60 | Dampen Magic | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 60 | Fire Ward | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 60 | Fireball | Rank 11 | Class spell |
| 60 | Fireball | Rank 12 | Special acquisition |
| 60 | Frost Ward | Rank 5 | Special acquisition |
| 60 | Frostbolt | Rank 11 | Special acquisition |
| 60 | Frostfire Bolt | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 60 | Ice Armor | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 60 | Mana Shield | Rank 6 | Class spell |
| 60 | Polymorph | Pig | Special acquisition |
| 60 | Polymorph | Turtle | Special acquisition |
| 60 | Polymorph | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 60 | Pyroblast | Rank 8 | Talent |
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Hardiness
Duration of Stun effects on you reduced by 20%.
Command
Damage dealt by Hunter and Warlock pets increased by 5%.
Shatter Curse
Instant, 3 min cooldown. Instantly removes all Curses and Banes, and reduces all Magical damage taken by 5% for 8 sec.
History
2026-10-15 Shatter Curse: Now dispels Curses and Banes (was granting immunity). Magic damage taken reduced by 5% (was 15%). Source ↗
Underwater Breathing
Underwater breath lasts 300% longer than normal.
Will of the Forsaken
Instant, 2 min cooldown. Instantly removes all Charm, Fear and Sleep effects.
Cannibalize
5 yd range, Instant, 2 min cooldown. When activated, regenerates 7% of total Health and 7% of total Mana every 2 sec for 10 sec. Only works on Humanoid or Undead corpses within 5 yds. Any movement, action, or damage taken while Cannibalizing will cancel the effect.
Touch of the Grave
Your spells and attacks with a damage part have a chance (30% for casters, 20% for Paladins, Rogues and Warriors) to drain Health from the target, up to 5% of your maximum Health. 15 sec internal cooldown. Does not break crowd control.
History
2026-10-26 Touch of the Grave internal cooldown reduced to 15 seconds (was 25 seconds). Source ↗
Berserking
Instant, 3 min cooldown. Increases your spellcasting and attack speed by 10% for 15 sec.
History
2026-10-26 Berserking duration increased to 15 seconds (was 10 seconds). Source ↗
Regeneration
Health regeneration rate increased by 20%. In addition, 20% of total Health regeneration will continue during combat.
History
2026-10-15 Regeneration: Health regeneration bonuses increased to 20% (was 10%). Source ↗
Beast Slaying
Damage dealt versus Beasts increased by 5%.
Rapid Regeneration
Channeled, 3 min cooldown. Regenerate 50% of your maximum Health over 6 sec. Any movement, action, or damage taken will cancel the effect.
The Human Spirit
Spirit increased by 10%.
History
2026-10-26 Human Spirit now increases Spirit by 10% (was 5%). Source ↗
Perception
Instant, 3 min cooldown. Dramatically increases stealth detection for 20 sec.
Will to Survive
Instant, 3 min cooldown. Instantly removes all Stun effects.
Escape Artist
Instant, 2 min cooldown. Instantly escape the effects of any movement impairing effect and gain immunity to those effects for 3 sec.
Expansive Mind
Maximum Mana, Rage or Energy increased by 5%, whichever your class uses.
Engineering Specialization
Your gnomish ingenuity reduces the rate of engineering devices failing or backfiring when you use them by 20%.
Eureka!
Instant, 2 min cooldown. For 8 sec, your non-periodic damaging abilities cost 10% less (Mana, Rage or Energy) and deal 10% more damage. For Priests, your non-periodic damaging or healing abilities cost 10% less Mana and do 10% more damage or healing. Periodic effects get nothing from it; a channeled spell is not periodic. Also benefits Power Word: Shield.
Walk on Air
Instant, 1.5 min cooldown. Glide downward through the air for 10 sec while controlling your direction of travel.
History
2026-10-15 Walk on Air: Cooldown reduced to 90 seconds (was 2 minutes). Source ↗
Read Leyline
2 sec cast, 2 min cooldown. Increases your Health and Mana regeneration by 50% for 15 sec. Using it at a Ley Line also grants Attuned for 1 hour (persists through death): while Attuned, each Read Leyline increases regeneration by 100% instead. Cannot be used while Innervate is active; Innervate replaces it. Can be cast while moving.
History
2026-10-15 Read Leyline: Now castable while moving. Minimum duration increased to 30 seconds (was 20 seconds). Source ↗
2026-10-26 Read Leyline now increases Mana and Health regeneration by 50% (was 100%), with a 15-second duration; at a Ley Line it also grants Attuned for 1 hour, raising its benefit to 100%. Source ↗
Elemental Insight
Damage dealt versus Elementals increased by 5%.
Racial data and coverage
Current mechanics follow Blizzard’s dated development notes. Supplementary icons and race/class combinations: · CC BY 4.0 · export 2026-10-30. Class compatibility is from that dataset. Race portraits, including Skyborne, are verified client atlas crops with a . General racial descriptions retain the export with dated official development-note updates through 2026-10-26. Character-level scaling is not inferred. Full race guides and comparison →
LEARN THE SKILL, THEN EQUIP IT
Trainers & weapons
One-Handed SwordsStavesDaggersWands
Alliance
Bixi Wobblebonk
Ironforge
DaggersIlyenia Moonfire
Darnassus
Daggers
StavesWoo Ping
Stormwind City
DaggersOne-Handed SwordsStavesHorde
Ansekhwa
Thunder Bluff
StavesArchibald
Undercity
DaggersOne-Handed SwordsHanashi
Orgrimmar
StavesSayoc
Orgrimmar
DaggersMAKE THE TALENTS YOURS
Builds
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ACCOUNT-WIDE PLANNING
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Plan up to 16 points across three trees. Hover a perk for its ranks and requirements. Arrows lead from the required perk to the one it unlocks.
0/ 16 points
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Adventure
Spend points to unlock perksHigh Alert
5 tree pointsHigh AlertRank 0 / 2Increases your ability to detect nearby targets with Stealth as if your level were increased by 1. Ineffective in Battlegrounds.
Requires 5 earlier points in Adventure.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Well Rested
OpenWell RestedRank 0 / 5Your rested experience accumulates 4% faster and your rested experience cap is increased by 4%.
Available without a tree point requirement.
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5 tree pointsTalentedRank 0 / 5You gain talent points every level starting at level 9 instead of starting at level 10, but you still may not have more than 51 total talent points.
Requires Well Rested at full rank.Requires 5 earlier points in Adventure.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Thrill of Adventure
OpenThrill of AdventureRank 0 / 5You gain 1% of your maximum Health and Mana over 10 sec each time you deliver the killing blow to a non-trivial enemy. Ineffective in dungeons, raids, and battlegrounds.
Available without a tree point requirement.
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5 tree pointsField GuideRank 0 / 3Reduces your cooldown on adding Camp features by 8%
Requires 5 earlier points in Adventure.
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10 tree pointsFrequent FlierRank 0 / 1You receive a 50% discount on all flight paths, and your flight path mount flies 20% faster.
Requires Field Guide at full rank.Requires 10 earlier points in Adventure.
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5 tree pointsField MedicineRank 0 / 2Reduces the duration of the Recently Bandaged effect by 5 sec when you use a bandage. Ineffective in dungeons, raids, and battlegrounds.
Requires 5 earlier points in Adventure.
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Resourcefulness
Spend points to unlock perksFor Great Honor
5 tree pointsFor Great HonorRank 0 / 5Increases Honor Points gained by 2%.
Requires 5 earlier points in Resourcefulness.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Gourmand
OpenGourmandRank 0 / 3Increases the duration of beneficial effects from eating food by 33%.
Available without a tree point requirement.
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5 tree pointsPermanenceRank 0 / 2Your class abilities which grant long-duration stat or attribute benefits to all party or raid members last 50% longer, and the benefits you gain from resting at a camp last 50% longer.
Requires Gourmand at full rank.Requires 5 earlier points in Resourcefulness.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.The Quick and the Dead
OpenThe Quick and the DeadRank 0 / 2Increases movement speed while dead by 5% and your helpful spells and abilities cost no resources for 1 min after being resurrected or until you enter combat.
Available without a tree point requirement.
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10 tree pointsReagent EconomyRank 0 / 1Your class abilities no longer require reagents purchaseable from vendors.
Requires The Quick and the Dead at full rank.Requires 10 earlier points in Resourcefulness.
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OpenReinforceRank 0 / 5You take 8% less durability loss when you die.
Available without a tree point requirement.
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5 tree pointsDiplomatRank 0 / 5Increases your reputation gains by 2%.
Requires 5 earlier points in Resourcefulness.
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Professions
Spend points to unlock perksMaster Chef
5 tree pointsMaster ChefRank 0 / 5Your cooking recipes have a 10% chance to create an extra result.
Requires 5 earlier points in Professions.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Working Overtime
OpenWorking OvertimeRank 0 / 5Increases your chance to gain a skill increase from using any primary, secondary, or class-based tradeskill by 4%.
Available without a tree point requirement.
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5 tree pointsBarteringRank 0 / 2Reduces the gold price of items from all vendors by 5%.
Requires 5 earlier points in Professions.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Dedicated Study
10 tree pointsDedicated StudyRank 0 / 1Increases your skill by 1 in your lowest tradeskill among your Primary and Secondary tradeskills. If you have already reached 300 skill in your two current Primary Tradeskills and all three Secondary Tradeskills, you will gain 2 to 4 of a random Elemental Essence.
Requires Bartering at full rank.Requires 10 earlier points in Professions.
25 sec cast | 23 hour cooldownClick to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Bountiful Harvest
OpenBountiful HarvestRank 0 / 5You are 20% more likely to discover Scarce materials from Mining, Herbalism, and Skinning.
Available without a tree point requirement.
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5 tree pointsPerformance BonusRank 0 / 3You have a 5% chance to receive 100% increased Merchant's Favor when you turn in a crate to the Azeroth Commerce Authority or Durotar Supply and Logistics.
Requires Bountiful Harvest at full rank.Requires 5 earlier points in Professions.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Luremaster
5 tree pointsLuremasterRank 0 / 2While fishing with a Lure active, you have a 25% chance to catch an extra fish.
Requires 5 earlier points in Professions.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Talented: 0 / 5. At level 30: 21 standard talent points. The total cap is 51.
Challenges, rules and data source
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Dungeons and raids
- Conqueror of the Lair
Defeat Onyxia.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Spelunker
Complete the following dungeons.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Spelunker
Complete the following dungeons.
+1 Legacy point - Master Spelunker
Complete the following dungeons.
+1 Legacy point - Conqueror of the Wilds
Defeat the following encounters in Hyjal Summit.
+1 Legacy point - Conqueror of the Deeps
Defeat the following encounters in the Barrow Deeps.
+1 Legacy point
Classes
- Novice Warrior
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Warrior.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Warrior
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Warrior.
+1 Legacy point - Master Warrior
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Warrior.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Druid
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Druid.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Druid
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Druid.
+1 Legacy point - Master Druid
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Druid.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Hunter
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Hunter.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Hunter
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Hunter.
+1 Legacy point - Master Hunter
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Hunter.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Mage
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Mage.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Mage
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Mage.
+1 Legacy point - Master Mage
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Mage.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Paladin
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Paladin.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Paladin
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Paladin.
+1 Legacy point - Master Paladin
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Paladin.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Priest
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Priest.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Priest
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Priest.
+1 Legacy point - Master Priest
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Priest.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Rogue
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Rogue.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Rogue
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Rogue.
+1 Legacy point - Master Rogue
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Rogue.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Shaman
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Shaman.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Shaman
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Shaman.
+1 Legacy point - Master Shaman
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Shaman.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Warlock
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Warlock.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Warlock
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Warlock.
+1 Legacy point - Master Warlock
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Warlock.
+1 Legacy point
Crafting
- Journeyman Alchemist
Reach 150 skill in Alchemy for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Expert Alchemist
Reach 225 skill in Alchemy for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Artisan Alchemist
Reach 300 skill in Alchemy for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Journeyman Blacksmith
Reach 150 skill in Blacksmithing for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Expert Blacksmith
Reach 225 skill in Blacksmithing for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Artisan Blacksmith
Reach 300 skill in Blacksmithing for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Journeyman Enchanter
Reach 150 skill in Enchanting for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Expert Enchanter
Reach 225 skill in Enchanting for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Artisan Enchanter
Reach 300 skill in Enchanting for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Journeyman Engineer
Reach 150 skill in Engineering for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Expert Engineer
Reach 225 skill in Engineering for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Artisan Engineer
Reach 300 skill in Engineering for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Journeyman Leatherworker
Reach 150 skill in Leatherworking for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Expert Leatherworker
Reach 225 skill in Leatherworking for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Artisan Leatherworker
Reach 300 skill in Leatherworking for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Journeyman Tailor
Reach 150 skill in Tailoring for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Expert Tailor
Reach 225 skill in Tailoring for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Artisan Tailor
Reach 300 skill in Tailoring for the first time.
+1 Legacy point
PvP
- Rank 3
Reach the rank of Sergeant in the Player vs. Player Honor System.
+1 Legacy point - Rank 7
Reach the rank of Knight-Lieutenant or Blood Guard in the Player vs. Player Honor System.
+1 Legacy point - Rank 10
Reach the rank of Lieutenant-Commander or Champion in the Player vs. Player Honor System.
+1 Legacy point - Rank 13
Reach the rank of Field Marshal or Warlord in the Player vs. Player Honor System.
+1 Legacy point - Rank 14
Reach the rank of Grand Marshal or High Warlord in the Player vs. Player Honor System.
+1 Legacy point - Master of Alterac Valley
Reach exalted reputation with the Frostwolf Clan or Stormpike Guard.
+1 Legacy point - Master of Arathi Basin
Reach exalted reputation with the Defilers or League of Arathor.
+1 Legacy point - Master of Warsong Gulch
Reach exalted reputation with the Warsong Outriders or Silverwing Sentinels.
+1 Legacy point - Master of Darkspear Islands
Reach exalted reputation with the Darkspear Raiders or Theramore Expeditionary Force.
+1 Legacy point - Field of Honor: Week 4
Complete Week 4 of the Field of Honor Journey.
+1 Legacy point - Field of Honor: Week 7
Complete Week 7 of the Field of Honor Journey.
+1 Legacy point - Field of Honor: Week 10
Complete Week 10 of the Field of Honor Journey.
+1 Legacy point
Other
- Lord Valthalak Laid to Rest
Complete the questline beginning with An Earnest Proposition, and ending with Saving the Best for Last.
+1 Legacy point - Explorer
Have a character with the Explore Azeroth achievement.
+1 Legacy point
WHAT CHANGED SINCE CLASSIC
The class, compared
Beyond the talent trees
Arcane Blast · Rank 1
Blasts the target with energy, dealing 34 to 38 Arcane damage. Each time you cast Arcane Blast, you gain 12% of your Intellect as Spell Damage and the mana cost of Arcane Blast is increased by 100%. Effect stacks up to 4 times and lasts 18 sec from time of initial application. 15% of base mana 30 yd range 1.5 sec cast
Ice Lance · Rank 1
Deals 28 to 32 Frost damage to an enemy target. Deals 300% increased damage to Frozen targets. 45 Mana 30 yd range Instant 8 sec cooldown
Frostfire Bolt · Rank 1
Launches a bolt of frostfire at the enemy, causing 102 to 118 Frostfire damage, slowing movement speed by 40% and causing an additional 27 Frostfire damage over 9 sec. This spell will be checked against the lower of the target's Frost and Fire resists and counts as both Frost and Fire damage. 205 Mana 35 yd range 3 sec cast
Teleport: Dalaran
Teleports the caster to Dalaran. 120 Mana 10 sec cast Reagents: Rune of Teleportation
CLASSIC → FOREVER
Compared with Classic
Compare the exported talent trees with Classic. Each record keeps its rank, requirements and source.
New tools in your trees
All talent changes ↓CLASSIC → FOREVER
Talent by talent
Descriptions below compare rank 1. Open a record for requirements and the route into your build.
53 talents
Wand SpecializationArcane · row 1Moved
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases your damage with Wands by 13%.Arcane · row 2
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases your damage with Wands by 13%.0 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Improved ChannelingArcane · row 1Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Gives you a 20% chance to avoid interruption caused by damage while channeling Arcane Missiles.Arcane · row 1
FOREVER · RANK 1
Gives your Arcane Missiles spell a 20% chance and your Arcane Blast and Arcane Wrath spells a 14% chance to not lose casting time when you take damage.0 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Arcane ResilienceArcane · row 1Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases your armor by an amount equal to 50% of your Intellect.Arcane · row 3
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases your Armor by an amount equal to 25% of your Intellect.0 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Arcane SubtletyArcane · row 2Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Reduces your target's resistance to all your spells by 5 and reduces the threat caused by your Arcane spells by 20%.Arcane · row 1
FOREVER · RANK 1
Reduces your target's resistance to all your spells by 8 and reduces the threat caused by your Arcane spells by 15%.5 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Magic AbsorptionArcane · row 2Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases all resistances by 2 and causes all spells you fully resist to restore 1% of your total mana. 1 sec. cooldown.Arcane · row 2
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases all your resistances by 5 and causes all spells you fully resist to restore 1% of your total mana. Cannot trigger more often than 1 time per sec.5 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Arcane ConcentrationArcane · row 2Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Gives you a 2% chance of entering a Clearcasting state after any damage spell hits a target. The Clearcasting state reduces the mana cost of your next damage spell by 100%.Arcane · row 2
FOREVER · RANK 1
Gives you a 2% chance of entering a Clearcasting state after any damage spell hits a target. The Clearcasting state reduces the mana cost of your next damage spell by 100%.5 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Missile BarrageArcane · row 2New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Gives your Arcane Blast spell a 20% chance, and your Arcane Wrath, Fireball, Frostbolt, Frost Blast, and Frostfire Bolt spells a 10% chance to reduce the channeled duration of your next Arcane Missiles spell by 50%, reduce the Mana cost by 100%, and missiles fire every 0.5 sec.5 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Arcane GeometryArcane · row 3New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the range of your Arcane spells by 3 yards.10 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Arcane ImpactArcane · row 3Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the critical strike chance of your Arcane Explosion spell by an additional 2%.Arcane · row 3
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the critical strike chance of your Arcane spells by 2%.10 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Arcane BlastArcane · row 3New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Blasts the target with energy, dealing 34 to 38 Arcane damage. Each time you cast Arcane Blast, you gain 12% of your Intellect as Spell Damage and the mana cost of Arcane Blast is increased by 100%. Effect stacks up to 4 times and lasts 18 sec from time of initial application.10 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Arcane ShieldingArcane · row 4Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Decreases the mana lost per point of damage taken when Mana Shield is active by 10%.Arcane · row 4
FOREVER · RANK 1
Decreases the Mana lost per point of damage taken when your Mana Shield spell is active by 17% and increases the resistances granted by your Mage Armor spell by 25%.15 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Improved CounterspellArcane · row 4Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Gives your Counterspell a 50% chance to silence the target for 4 sec.Arcane · row 4
FOREVER · RANK 1
Your Counterspell also Silences the target for 2 sec.15 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Arcane MeditationArcane · row 4Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Allows 5% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting.Arcane · row 4
FOREVER · RANK 1
Allows 17% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting.Requires Arcane Concentration · 15 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Arcane WrathArcane · row 4New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Launches a projectile of pure Arcane energy at the enemy target, causing 122 to 146 Arcane damage. This spell gains additional Spell Damage equal to 5% of your maximum Mana.Requires Arcane Blast · 15 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Presence of MindArcane · row 5Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
When activated, your next Mage spell with a casting time less than 10 sec becomes an instant cast spell.Arcane · row 5
FOREVER · RANK 1
When activated, your next Mage spell with a casting time less than 10 sec becomes an instant cast spell.20 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Arcane MindArcane · row 5Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases your maximum Mana by 2%.Arcane · row 5
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases your Intellect by 2% and increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Arcane spells by 20%.20 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Arcane InstabilityArcane · row 6Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases your spell damage and critical strike chance by 1%.Arcane · row 6
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the damage done by your spells by 1% and your critical strike chance by 1%.25 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Arcane PowerArcane · row 7Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
When activated, your spells deal 30% more damage while costing 30% more mana to cast. This effect lasts 15 sec.Arcane · row 7
FOREVER · RANK 1
For the next 15 sec, your spells deal 30% more damage while costing 30% more mana to cast.Requires Presence of Mind · 30 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
IncinerationFire · row 1Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the critical strike chance of your Fire Blast and Scorch spells by 2%.Fire · row 3
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the critical strike chance of your Fire Blast, Ice Lance, Arcane Blast, and Scorch spells by 2%.0 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
AccelerantFire · row 1Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Reduces the casting time of your Fireball spell by 0.1 sec.Fire · row 1
FOREVER · RANK 1
Reduces the casting time of your Fireball, Frostfire Bolt, and Arcane Wrath spells by 0.1 sec.0 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
IgniteFire · row 2Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Your critical strikes from Fire damage spells cause the target to burn for an additional 8% of your spell's damage over 4 sec.Fire · row 2
FOREVER · RANK 1
Your critical strikes from Fire damage spells cause the target to burn for an additional 8% of your spell's damage over 4 sec.5 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Flame ThrowingFire · row 2Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the range of your Fire spells by 3 yards.Fire · row 2
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the range of your Fire spells by 3 yards.5 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
ImpactFire · row 2Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Gives your Fire spells a 2% chance to stun the target for 2 sec.Fire · row 1
FOREVER · RANK 1
Gives your Fire spells a 3% chance to stun the target for 2 sec.5 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Burning SoulFire · row 3Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Gives your Fire spells a 35% chance to not lose casting time when you take damage and reduces the threat caused by your Fire spells by 15%.Fire · row 3
FOREVER · RANK 1
Gives your Fire spells a 23% chance to not lose casting time when you take damage and reduces the threat caused by your Fire spells by 10%.10 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Improved FlamestrikeFire · row 3Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the critical strike chance of your Flamestrike spell by 5%.Fire · row 3
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the critical strike chance of your Flamestrike spell by 5%.10 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
PyroblastFire · row 3Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Hurls an immense fiery boulder that causes 148 to 194 Fire damage and an additional 56 Fire damage over 12 sec.Fire · row 3
FOREVER · RANK 1
Hurls an immense fiery boulder that causes 101 to 131 Fire damage and an additional 44 Fire damage over 12 sec.10 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Improved Fire BlastFire · row 3Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Reduces the cooldown of your Fire Blast spell by 0.5 sec.Fire · row 2
FOREVER · RANK 1
Reduces the cooldown of your Fire Blast spell by 1 sec and increases its range by 8 yards.10 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Improved ScorchFire · row 4Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Your Scorch spells have a 33% chance to cause your target to be vulnerable to Fire damage. This vulnerability increases the Fire damage dealt to your target by 3% and lasts 30 sec. Stacks up to 5 times.Fire · row 4
FOREVER · RANK 1
Your Scorch spell has a 33% chance to cause your target to be vulnerable to Fire damage. This vulnerability increases all Fire damage you deal to your target by 3% and lasts 30 sec, stacking up to 5 times.15 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Improved Fire WardFire · row 4Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Causes your Fire Ward to have a 10% chance to reflect Fire spells while active.Fire · row 4
FOREVER · RANK 1
Causes your Fire Ward to have a 10% chance to reflect Fire spells while active.15 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Heating UpFire · row 4New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Non-periodic critical strikes with Fireball, Frostfire Bolt, Fire Blast, and Scorch reduce the cast time of your next Pyroblast cast within 20 sec by 25%, stacking up to 3 times. Fire Blast grants an additional stack every time it deals damage.Requires Pyroblast · 15 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Master of ElementsFire · row 4Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Your Fire and Frost spell criticals will refund 10% of their base mana cost.Fire · row 4
FOREVER · RANK 1
Your Fire and Frost critical strikes will refund 10% of their base mana cost.15 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Critical MassFire · row 5Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the critical strike chance of your Fire spells by 2%.Fire · row 5
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the critical strike chance of your Fire spells by 2%.20 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Blast WaveFire · row 5Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
A wave of flame radiates outward from the caster, damaging all enemies caught within the blast for 160 to 192 Fire damage, and dazing them for 6 sec.Fire · row 5
FOREVER · RANK 1
A wave of flame radiates outward from the caster, damaging all enemies caught within the blast for 154 to 184 Fire damage, and Dazing them for 50% reduced movement speed for 6 sec.20 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Fire PowerFire · row 6Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the damage done by your Fire spells by 2%.Fire · row 6
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the damage done by your Fire spells by 1% per your Fire effects on the target, up to a maximum increase of 4%. Effects which mix multiple schools of magic do not qualify.25 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
CombustionFire · row 7Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
When activated, this spell causes each of your Fire damage spell hits to increase your critical strike chance with Fire damage spells by 10%. This effect lasts until you have caused 3 critical strikes with Fire spells.Fire · row 7
FOREVER · RANK 1
When activated, this spell causes each of your Fire damage spell hits to increase your critical strike chance with Fire damage spells by 10%. This effect lasts until you have caused 3 non-periodic critical strikes with Fire spells.Requires Critical Mass · 30 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Frost WardingFrost · row 1Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the armor and resistances given by your Frost Armor and Ice Armor spells by 15%. In addition, gives your Frost Ward a 10% chance to reflect Frost spells and effects while active.Frost · row 1
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the Armor and resistances granted by your Frost Armor and Ice Armor spells by 15%, gives your Frost Ward a 10% chance to negate the warded damage spell, and increases the amount absorbed by your Ice Barrier and Frost Ward by 10%.0 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Improved FrostboltFrost · row 1Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Reduces the casting time of your Frostbolt spell by 0.1 sec.Frost · row 1
FOREVER · RANK 1
Reduces the casting time of your Frostbolt and Frost Blast spells by 0.1 sec.0 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
PrecisionFrost · row 1Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Reduces the chance that the opponent can resist your Frost and Fire spells by 2%.Frost · row 1
FOREVER · RANK 1
Improves your chance to hit with all spells by 2%.0 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Ice ShardsFrost · row 2Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Frost spells by 20%.Frost · row 2
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Frost spells by 20%.5 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
FrostbiteFrost · row 2Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Gives your Chill effects a 5% chance to freeze the target for 5 sec.Frost · row 2
FOREVER · RANK 1
Gives your Chill effects a 5% chance to Freeze the target for 5 sec.5 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Improved Frost NovaFrost · row 2Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Reduces the cooldown of your Frost Nova spell by 2 sec.Frost · row 2
FOREVER · RANK 1
Reduces the cooldown of your Frost Nova spell by 2 sec.5 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
PermafrostFrost · row 2Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the duration of your Chill effects by 1 sec and reduces the target's speed by an additional 4%.Frost · row 2
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the duration of your Chill effects by 11% and reduces the target's speed by an additional 3%.5 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Frost ChannelingFrost · row 3Moved
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Reduces the mana cost of your Frost spells by 5% and reduces the threat caused by your Frost spells by 10%.Frost · row 4
FOREVER · RANK 1
Reduces the mana cost of your Frost spells by 5% and reduces the threat caused by your Frost spells by 10%.10 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Improved BlizzardFrost · row 3Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Adds a chill effect to your Blizzard spell. This effect lowers the target's movement speed by 30%. Lasts 1.50 sec.Frost · row 3
FOREVER · RANK 1
Adds a Chill effect to your Blizzard spell. This effect lowers the target's movement speed by 15% for 1.5 sec.10 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Ice LanceFrost · row 3New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Deals 28 to 32 Frost damage to an enemy target. Deals 300% increased damage to Frozen targets.10 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Arctic ReachFrost · row 4Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the range of your Frostbolt and Blizzard spells and the radius of your Frost Nova and Cone of Cold spells by 10%.Frost · row 4
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the range of your Frostbolt, Frost Blast, Ice Lance, and Blizzard spells and the radius of your Frost Nova and Cone of Cold spells by 10%.15 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Ice BlockFrost · row 4Moved
CLASSIC · RANK 1
You become encased in a block of ice, protecting you from all physical attacks and spells for 10 sec, but during that time you cannot attack, move or cast spells.Frost · row 5
FOREVER · RANK 1
You become encased in a block of ice, protecting you from all physical attacks and spells for 10 sec, but during that time you cannot attack, move, or cast spells.15 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
ShatterFrost · row 4Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the critical strike chance of all your spells against frozen targets by 10%.Frost · row 4
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the critical strike chance of all your spells against Frozen targets by 17%.15 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Improved Cone of ColdFrost · row 5Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the damage dealt by your Cone of Cold spell by 15%.Frost · row 5
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the damage dealt by your Cone of Cold spell by 12%.20 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Cold SnapFrost · row 5Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
When activated, this spell finishes the cooldown on all of your Frost spells.Frost · row 3
FOREVER · RANK 1
Finishes the remaining cooldown on all your other Frost spells.20 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Fingers of FrostFrost · row 5New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Gives your Chill effects a 15% chance to grant you the Fingers of Frost effect, which treats your next 1 spell cast as if the target were Frozen. Lasts 15 sec.Requires Ice Lance · 20 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Winter's ChillFrost · row 6Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Gives your Frost damage spells a 20% chance to apply the Winter's Chill effect, which increases the chance a Frost spell will critically hit the target by 2% for 15 sec. Stacks up to 5 times.Frost · row 6
FOREVER · RANK 1
Gives your Frostbolt, Frost Blast, and Fingers of Frost empowered Ice Lance spells a 20% chance to apply Winter's Chill, increasing the target's damage taken from your next Cone of Cold by 20% and it gains an additional 7% of your spell damage, stacking up to 5 times.25 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Ice BarrierFrost · row 7Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Instantly shields you, absorbing 454 damage. Lasts 1 min. While the shield holds, spells will not be interrupted.Frost · row 7
FOREVER · RANK 1
Shield yourself, absorbing 447 damage and increasing your Frost damage by 15% for 1 min. While shielded, your Frost damage is increased by an additional 5% and you do not lose casting time when you take damage.Requires Cold Snap · 30 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
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DATED PATCH HISTORY
Recent Mage changes
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30Oct2026
Reviewed server hotfix referenceUnread
October 30 class hotfixes: rebuilt trees, revised spells
Changes since our previous class snapshot; some predate October 30.
2 rework5 moved3 removed14 changed
ClassesTalentsSpellbook
Mage
24 abilities
Accelerant
◆ReworkReplaces Improved Fireball. The half-second maximum cast-time reduction now also covers Arcane Wrath, alongside Fireball and Frostfire Bolt.
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Previous wording
Improved FireballMaximum rank 5Row 1 · column 3Reduces the casting time of your Fireball and Frostfire Bolt spells by 0.5 sec.
- Rank 1 Reduces the casting time of your Fireball and Frostfire Bolt spells by 0.1 sec.
- Rank 2 Reduces the casting time of your Fireball and Frostfire Bolt spells by 0.2 sec.
- Rank 3 Reduces the casting time of your Fireball and Frostfire Bolt spells by 0.3 sec.
- Rank 4 Reduces the casting time of your Fireball and Frostfire Bolt spells by 0.4 sec.
- Rank 5 Reduces the casting time of your Fireball and Frostfire Bolt spells by 0.5 sec.
Current wording
AccelerantMaximum rank 5Row 1 · column 3Reduces the casting time of your Fireball, Frostfire Bolt, and Arcane Wrath spells by 0.5 sec.
- Rank 1 Reduces the casting time of your Fireball, Frostfire Bolt, and Arcane Wrath spells by 0.1 sec.
- Rank 2 Reduces the casting time of your Fireball, Frostfire Bolt, and Arcane Wrath spells by 0.2 sec.
- Rank 3 Reduces the casting time of your Fireball, Frostfire Bolt, and Arcane Wrath spells by 0.3 sec.
- Rank 4 Reduces the casting time of your Fireball, Frostfire Bolt, and Arcane Wrath spells by 0.4 sec.
- Rank 5 Reduces the casting time of your Fireball, Frostfire Bolt, and Arcane Wrath spells by 0.5 sec.
Precision
◆ReworkReplaces Elemental Precision. The maximum hit bonus increases from 5% to 6% and covers all spells rather than only Fire and Frost. Requires 3 points to complete, previously 5.
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Previous wording
Elemental PrecisionMaximum rank 5Row 1 · column 3Improves your chance to hit with Frost and Fire spells by 5%.
- Rank 1 Improves your chance to hit with Frost and Fire spells by 1%.
- Rank 2 Improves your chance to hit with Frost and Fire spells by 2%.
- Rank 3 Improves your chance to hit with Frost and Fire spells by 3%.
- Rank 4 Improves your chance to hit with Frost and Fire spells by 4%.
- Rank 5 Improves your chance to hit with Frost and Fire spells by 5%.
Current wording
PrecisionMaximum rank 3Row 1 · column 3Improves your chance to hit with all spells by 6%.
- Rank 1 Improves your chance to hit with all spells by 2%.
- Rank 2 Improves your chance to hit with all spells by 4%.
- Rank 3 Improves your chance to hit with all spells by 6%.
Winter's Chill
•ChangedFrostbolt, Frost Blast and Fingers of Frost empowered Ice Lance now apply the debuff. Each stack gives your next Cone of Cold 20% extra damage and 7% additional spell-damage scaling, up to five stacks; the previous per-stack damage bonus was 40%.
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Previous wording
Winter's ChillMaximum rank 5Row 6 · column 3Gives your Frost damage spells a 100% chance to apply the Winter's Chill effect, which increases the damage done by your Cone of Cold spell to the target by 40%, stacking up to 5 times.
- Rank 1 Gives your Frost damage spells a 20% chance to apply the Winter's Chill effect, which increases the damage done by your Cone of Cold spell to the target by 40%, stacking up to 5 times.
- Rank 2 Gives your Frost damage spells a 40% chance to apply the Winter's Chill effect, which increases the damage done by your Cone of Cold spell to the target by 40%, stacking up to 5 times.
- Rank 3 Gives your Frost damage spells a 60% chance to apply the Winter's Chill effect, which increases the damage done by your Cone of Cold spell to the target by 40%, stacking up to 5 times.
- Rank 4 Gives your Frost damage spells a 80% chance to apply the Winter's Chill effect, which increases the damage done by your Cone of Cold spell to the target by 40%, stacking up to 5 times.
- Rank 5 Gives your Frost damage spells a 100% chance to apply the Winter's Chill effect, which increases the damage done by your Cone of Cold spell to the target by 40%, stacking up to 5 times.
Current wording
Winter's ChillMaximum rank 5Row 6 · column 3Gives your Frostbolt, Frost Blast, and Fingers of Frost empowered Ice Lance spells a 100% chance to apply Winter's Chill, increasing the target's damage taken from your next Cone of Cold by 20% and it gains an additional 7% of your spell damage, stacking up to 5 times.
- Rank 1 Gives your Frostbolt, Frost Blast, and Fingers of Frost empowered Ice Lance spells a 20% chance to apply Winter's Chill, increasing the target's damage taken from your next Cone of Cold by 20% and it gains an additional 7% of your spell damage, stacking up to 5 times.
- Rank 2 Gives your Frostbolt, Frost Blast, and Fingers of Frost empowered Ice Lance spells a 40% chance to apply Winter's Chill, increasing the target's damage taken from your next Cone of Cold by 20% and it gains an additional 7% of your spell damage, stacking up to 5 times.
- Rank 3 Gives your Frostbolt, Frost Blast, and Fingers of Frost empowered Ice Lance spells a 60% chance to apply Winter's Chill, increasing the target's damage taken from your next Cone of Cold by 20% and it gains an additional 7% of your spell damage, stacking up to 5 times.
- Rank 4 Gives your Frostbolt, Frost Blast, and Fingers of Frost empowered Ice Lance spells a 80% chance to apply Winter's Chill, increasing the target's damage taken from your next Cone of Cold by 20% and it gains an additional 7% of your spell damage, stacking up to 5 times.
- Rank 5 Gives your Frostbolt, Frost Blast, and Fingers of Frost empowered Ice Lance spells a 100% chance to apply Winter's Chill, increasing the target's damage taken from your next Cone of Cold by 20% and it gains an additional 7% of your spell damage, stacking up to 5 times.
26Oct2026
Official development notesUnread
The final racial tuning pass
Races
Human
- Ruthless crit: 2% → 1%. Human Spirit: 5% → 10% Spirit.
Orc
- Command returns with 5% pet damage. Savage is removed. Blood Fury cooldown: 3 → 2 minutes.
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THE CLASS, EXPLAINED
MAGE · Class guide
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A FEW THINGS TO KNOW
Mage FAQ
What roles can Mage play?
Damage. Choose a specialization and inspect its talents for the details.
What armor can Mage wear?
Cloth. The class facts use the existing reviewed planner proficiency rules.
Which races can be a Mage?
Orc (Horde), Undead (Horde), Troll (Horde), Human (Alliance), Gnome (Alliance), Skyborne (High Order) (Alliance).
When do base talent points begin?
The base budget starts with one point at level 10 and reaches 51 at level 60. The Talented Legacy bonus is configured separately in the talent planner.