Mage
Arcane
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Arcane Mage
The Mage's Arcane specialization in The Burning Crusade is built around Arcane Blast2.5 sec castDeals 668 to 772 Arcane damage. Each cast reduces the cast time and increases the mana cost of the next Arcane Blast, stacking up to 3 times for 8 seconds., a powerful spell whose mana cost rises with each cast. It is the Mage specialization that deals the most damage in PvE.
The Mage deals ranged magic damage with Fire, Frost and Arcane spells, and has many control tools. Arcane suits players who enjoy managing their mana and choosing the right moment to hit hard.
A playstyle built on arcane power
Arcane ConcentrationArcane · Row 2 · 5 ranksGives a 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10% chance to enter Clearcasting after any damage spell hits, reducing the mana cost of your next damage spell by 100%. can make your next damage spell free, and Arcane MeditationArcane · Row 4 · 3 ranksAllows 10% / 20% / 30% of your mana regeneration to continue while casting. lets part of your mana regeneration continue while casting. Arcane MindArcane · Row 5 · 5 ranksIncreases your total Intellect by 3% / 6% / 9% / 12% / 15%. and Mind MasteryArcane · Row 8 · 5 ranksIncreases your spell damage by up to 5% / 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% of your total Intellect. make the most of Intellect.
Arcane PowerArcane · Row 7 · 1 rankInstant · 3 min cooldown · Duration 15 secRequires: Arcane Instability (3 ranks)When activated, your spells deal 30% more damage but cost 30% more mana for 15 seconds. increases spell damage by 30% for 15 seconds, but also their mana cost, and Presence of MindArcane · Row 5 · 1 rankInstant · 3 min cooldownWhen activated, your next Mage spell with a cast time under 10 seconds becomes instant. makes your next spell instant. The last talent of the tree, SlowArcane · Row 9 · 1 rankInstant · Duration 15 secReduces the target's movement speed by 50%, increases the time between its ranged attacks by 50% and its cast time by 50% for 15 seconds. Only one target can be affected at a time., slows the target and its casting.
Its role in PvE
In PvE, Arcane deals very high damage, but relies heavily on mana support from other raid members. The Mage also brings Arcane IntellectInstant · Duration 30 minIncreases the target's Intellect by 40 for 30 minutes. to the group and can remove curses with Remove Lesser CurseInstantRemoves 1 curse from a friendly target..
