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Mage changes in WoW Forever

Arcane · Fire · Frost

Everything Forever changed for the Mage since Classic, in one list. Forever adds 6 talents and reworks 28 more, gives the Mage 4 new abilities, reworks 26 spells and opens the class to High Order Skyborne and Orc. Each change lists what moved, such as 15% → 12% (Classic first, then Forever). Hover or tap one for its full text in both.

New Mage races in Forever

In Classic 4 races could be a Mage. Forever adds High Order Skyborne and Orc, for 6 in all.

  • High Order Skyborne MageAlliance · a new race in Forever
  • Orc MageHorde · new to the Mage
All 6 Mage races and their racials

Mage talent changes, Forever vs Classic

Of the Mage's 54 talents across Arcane, Fire and Frost, 6 are new in Forever and 28 work differently from Classic. Each list runs tree by tree, top row first. Where a talent has several ranks, the comparison is its first rank.

New Mage talents 6

Arcane

3 talents

  • Arcane GeometryRow 3 · 2 ranksArcane GeometryArcane talent · row 3 · 2 ranksAt 2/2Increases the range of your Arcane spells by 6 yards.
  • Arcane BlastRow 3 · 1 rankArcane BlastArcane talent · row 3 · 1 rankBlasts the target with energy, dealing 57 to 65 Arcane damage. Each time you cast Arcane Blast, the damage of all your other spells is increased by 10% and the mana cost of Arcane Blast is increased by 175%. Effect stacks up to 4 times and lasts 8 sec or until any other damage spell is cast.
  • Missile BarrageRow 4 · 1 rankMissile BarrageArcane talent · row 4 · 1 rankGives your Arcane Blast spell a 40% chance, and your Fireball, Frostbolt, and Frostfire Bolt spells a 20% 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.

Fire

1 talent

  • Hot StreakRow 4 · 1 rankHot StreakFire talent · row 4 · 1 rankYour non-periodic critical strikes with Fireball, Frostfire Bolt, Fire Blast, and Scorch grant Hot Streak for 15 sec. Hot Streak reduces the cast time of Pyroblast by 25%, stacking up to 3 times.

Frost

2 talents

  • Ice LanceRow 3 · 1 rankIce LanceFrost talent · row 3 · 1 rankDeals 28 to 32 Frost damage to an enemy target. Deals 300% increased damage to Frozen targets.
  • Fingers of FrostRow 5 · 2 ranksFingers of FrostFrost talent · row 5 · 2 ranksAt 2/2Gives your Chill effects a 15% chance to grant you the Fingers of Frost effect, which treats your next 2 spells cast as if the target were Frozen. Lasts 15 sec.

Reworked Mage talents 28

Arcane

12 talents

  • Arcane FocusRow 1 · 5 ranks2% → 1%Arcane FocusArcane talent · row 1 · 5 ranksNewRank 1Improves your chance to hit with Arcane spells by 1%.OldRank 1Reduces the chance that the opponent can resist your Arcane spells by 2%.
  • Improved ChannelingRow 1 · 5 ranksWas Improved Arcane MissilesEffect changedImproved ChannelingArcane talent · row 1 · 5 ranksRenamed from Improved Arcane MissilesNewRank 1Gives you a 20% chance to avoid interruption caused by damage while channeling Arcane Missiles and a 14% chance while casting Arcane Blast.OldRank 1Gives you a 20% chance to avoid interruption caused by damage while channeling Arcane Missiles.
  • Arcane SubtletyRow 2 · 2 ranksMoved from row 15 → 820% → 15%Arcane SubtletyArcane talent · row 2 · 2 ranksMoved from row 1NewRank 1Reduces your target's resistance to all your spells by 8 and reduces the threat caused by your Arcane spells by 15%.OldRank 1Reduces your target's resistance to all your spells by 5 and reduces the threat caused by your Arcane spells by 20%.
  • Magic AbsorptionRow 2 · 2 ranks5 → 2 ranksMagic AbsorptionArcane talent · row 2 · 2 ranks, 5 in ClassicNewRank 1Increases 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.OldRank 1Increases all resistances by 2 and causes all spells you fully resist to restore 1% of your total mana. 1 sec. cooldown.
  • Arcane ResilienceRow 2 · 2 ranksMoved from row 31 → 2 ranks50% → 25%Arcane ResilienceArcane talent · row 2 · 2 ranks, 1 in ClassicMoved from row 3NewRank 1Increases your Armor by an amount equal to 25% of your Intellect.OldIncreases your armor by an amount equal to 50% of your Intellect.
  • Arcane ImpactRow 3 · 3 ranksWas Improved Arcane ExplosionEffect changedArcane ImpactArcane talent · row 3 · 3 ranksRenamed from Improved Arcane ExplosionNewRank 1Increases the critical strike chance of your Arcane spells by 2%.OldRank 1Increases the critical strike chance of your Arcane Explosion spell by an additional 2%.
  • Arcane ShieldingRow 4 · 2 ranksWas Improved Mana ShieldEffect changedArcane ShieldingArcane talent · row 4 · 2 ranksRenamed from Improved Mana ShieldNewRank 1Decreases 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%.OldRank 1Decreases the mana lost per point of damage taken when Mana Shield is active by 10%.
  • Improved CounterspellRow 4 · 2 ranksEffect changedImproved CounterspellArcane talent · row 4 · 2 ranksNewRank 1Your Counterspell also Silences the target for 2 sec.OldRank 1Gives your Counterspell a 50% chance to silence the target for 4 sec.
  • Arcane MeditationRow 4 · 3 ranksMoved in its row5% → 17%Arcane MeditationArcane talent · row 4 · 3 ranksMoved from another column of this rowNewRank 1Allows 17% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting.OldRank 1Allows 5% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting.
  • Arcane MindRow 5 · 5 ranksEffect changedArcane MindArcane talent · row 5 · 5 ranksNewRank 1Increases your Intellect by 2% and increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Arcane spells by 20%.OldRank 1Increases your maximum Mana by 2%.
  • Arcane InstabilityRow 6 · 3 ranksMoved in its rowEffect changedArcane InstabilityArcane talent · row 6 · 3 ranksMoved from another column of this rowNewRank 1Increases the damage done by your spells by 1% and your critical strike chance by 1%.OldRank 1Increases your spell damage and critical strike chance by 1%.
  • Arcane PowerRow 7 · 1 rankEffect changedArcane PowerArcane talent · row 7 · 1 rankNewFor the next 15 sec, your spells deal 30% more damage while costing 30% more mana to cast.OldWhen activated, your spells deal 30% more damage while costing 30% more mana to cast. This effect lasts 15 sec.

Fire

8 talents

  • Wake of FireRow 1 · 2 ranksWas Improved Fire BlastMoved from row 23 → 2 ranksWake of FireFire talent · row 1 · 2 ranks, 3 in ClassicRenamed from Improved Fire Blast · Moved from row 2NewRank 1Reduces the cooldown of your Fire Blast spell by 1 sec. Killing a non-trivial target increases the critical strike chance of your next Fire Blast cast within 20 sec by 25%.OldRank 1Reduces the cooldown of your Fire Blast spell by 0.5 sec.
  • IncinerationRow 1 · 3 ranksWas IncinerateMoved from row 32 → 3 ranksIncinerationFire talent · row 1 · 3 ranks, 2 in ClassicRenamed from Incinerate · Moved from row 3NewRank 1Increases the critical strike chance of your Fire Blast, Ice Lance, Arcane Blast, and Scorch spells by 2%.OldRank 1Increases the critical strike chance of your Fire Blast and Scorch spells by 2%.
  • Improved FireballRow 1 · 5 ranksMoved in its rowEffect changedImproved FireballFire talent · row 1 · 5 ranksMoved from another column of this rowNewRank 1Reduces the casting time of your Fireball and Frostfire Bolt spells by 0.1 sec.OldRank 1Reduces the casting time of your Fireball spell by 0.1 sec.
  • ImpactRow 2 · 3 ranksMoved from row 15 → 3 ranks2% → 3%ImpactFire talent · row 2 · 3 ranks, 5 in ClassicMoved from row 1NewRank 1Gives your Fire spells a 3% chance to stun the target for 2 sec.OldRank 1Gives your Fire spells a 2% chance to stun the target for 2 sec.
  • Burning SoulRow 3 · 3 ranksMoved in its row2 → 3 ranks35% → 23%15% → 10%Burning SoulFire talent · row 3 · 3 ranks, 2 in ClassicMoved from another column of this rowNewRank 1Gives 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%.OldRank 1Gives 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%.
  • PyroblastRow 3 · 1 rank148 → 101195 → 13156 → 44PyroblastFire talent · row 3 · 1 rankNewHurls an immense fiery boulder that causes 101 to 131 Fire damage and an additional 44 Fire damage over 12 sec.OldHurls an immense fiery boulder that causes 148 to 195 Fire damage and an additional 56 Fire damage over 12 sec.
  • Blast WaveRow 5 · 1 rankEffect changedBlast WaveFire talent · row 5 · 1 rankNewA 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.OldA 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.
  • CombustionRow 7 · 1 rank3 → 4CombustionFire talent · row 7 · 1 rankNewWhen 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 4 non-periodic critical strikes with Fire spells.OldWhen 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.

Frost

8 talents

  • Elemental PrecisionRow 1 · 5 ranks3 → 5 ranks2% → 1%Elemental PrecisionFrost talent · row 1 · 5 ranks, 3 in ClassicNewRank 1Improves your chance to hit with Frost and Fire spells by 1%.OldRank 1Reduces the chance that the opponent can resist your Frost and Fire spells by 2%.
  • PermafrostRow 2 · 3 ranksMoved in its rowEffect changedPermafrostFrost talent · row 2 · 3 ranksMoved from another column of this rowNewRank 1Increases the duration of your Chill effects by 11% and reduces the target's speed by an additional 3%.OldRank 1Increases the duration of your Chill effects by 1 sec and reduces the target's speed by an additional 4%.
  • Improved BlizzardRow 3 · 3 ranks30% → 15%1.50 sec → 1.5 secImproved BlizzardFrost talent · row 3 · 3 ranksNewRank 1Adds a Chill effect to your Blizzard spell. This effect lowers the target's movement speed by 15% for 1.5 sec.OldRank 1Adds a chill effect to your Blizzard spell. This effect lowers the target's movement speed by 30%. Lasts 1.50 sec.
  • ShatterRow 4 · 3 ranksMoved in its row5 → 3 ranks10% → 17%ShatterFrost talent · row 4 · 3 ranks, 5 in ClassicMoved from another column of this rowNewRank 1Increases the critical strike chance of all your spells against Frozen targets by 17%.OldRank 1Increases the critical strike chance of all your spells against frozen targets by 10%.
  • Improved Cone of ColdRow 5 · 3 ranksMoved in its row15% → 12%Improved Cone of ColdFrost talent · row 5 · 3 ranksMoved from another column of this rowNewRank 1Increases the damage dealt by your Cone of Cold spell by 12%.OldRank 1Increases the damage dealt by your Cone of Cold spell by 15%.
  • Cold SnapRow 5 · 1 rankMoved from row 3Effect changedCold SnapFrost talent · row 5 · 1 rankMoved from row 3NewFinishes the remaining cooldown on all your other Frost spells.OldWhen activated, this spell finishes the cooldown on all of your Frost spells.
  • Winter's ChillRow 6 · 5 ranks5 → 1Winter's ChillFrost talent · row 6 · 5 ranksNewRank 1Gives your Frost damage spells a 20% chance to apply the Winter's Chill effect, which increases the chance your Ice Lance and Frostbolt spells will critically hit the target by 2% for 15 sec. Stacks up to 1 times.OldRank 1Gives 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.
  • Ice BarrierRow 7 · 1 rank455 → 447Ice BarrierFrost talent · row 7 · 1 rankNewInstantly shields you, absorbing 447 damage. Lasts 1 min. While the shield holds, your spellcasts will not be interrupted or delayed from taking damage.OldInstantly shields you, absorbing 455 damage. Lasts 1 min. While the shield holds, spells will not be interrupted.

Moved talents 3

The same talent, now in a different spot in its tree.

Arcane

1 talent

  • Wand SpecializationRow 1 · 2 ranksMoved from row 2Wand SpecializationArcane talent · row 1 · 2 ranksMoved from row 2Increases your damage with Wands by 13%.

Fire

No changes

Frost

2 talents

  • Frost ChannelingRow 3 · 3 ranksMoved from row 4Frost ChannelingFrost talent · row 3 · 3 ranksMoved from row 4Reduces the mana cost of your Frost spells by 5% and reduces the threat caused by your Frost spells by 10%.
  • Ice BlockRow 4 · 1 rankMoved from row 5Effect changedIce BlockFrost talent · row 4 · 1 rankMoved from row 5NewYou 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.OldYou 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.

Reworded talents 3

The numbers are the same as in Classic, but the wording changed. A few of these still work differently, so read them side by side.

Arcane

No changes

Fire

2 talents

  • Improved ScorchRow 4 · 3 ranksEffect changedImproved ScorchFire talent · row 4 · 3 ranksNewRank 1Your 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.OldRank 1Your 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.
  • Master of ElementsRow 4 · 3 ranksEffect changedMaster of ElementsFire talent · row 4 · 3 ranksNewRank 1Your Fire and Frost critical strikes will refund 10% of their base mana cost.OldRank 1Your Fire and Frost spell criticals will refund 10% of their base mana cost.

Frost

1 talent

  • Frost WardingRow 1 · 2 ranksEffect changedFrost WardingFrost talent · row 1 · 2 ranksNewRank 1Increases the Armor and resistance 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.OldRank 1Increases 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.
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Mage spell changes, Forever vs Classic

If you played a Mage in Classic, these are the spells that work differently now. Forever adds 4 new abilities, and reworks 26 spells from the Classic spellbook. Each list runs in the order you learn the spells, with talent spells last. A reworked spell is compared at its highest reworked rank.

New Mage abilities 4

  • Arcane BlastLevel 20 · Arcane talentArcane BlastRank 115% of base mana30 yd range2.5 sec castBlasts the target with energy, dealing 57 to 65 Arcane damage. Each time you cast Arcane Blast, the damage of all your other spells is increased by 10% and the mana cost of Arcane Blast is increased by 175%. Effect stacks up to 4 times and lasts 8 sec or until any other damage spell is cast.Learned at level 20 · Arcane
  • Ice LanceLevel 20 · Frost talentIce LanceRank 145 Mana30 yd rangeInstantDeals 28 to 32 Frost damage to an enemy target. Deals 300% increased damage to Frozen targets.Learned at level 20 · Frost
  • Frostfire BoltLevel 40 · FireFrostfire BoltRank 1205 Mana35 yd range3 sec castLaunches 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.Learned at level 40 · Fire, Frost
  • Teleport: DalaranLevel 50 · ArcaneTeleport: Dalaran120 Mana10 sec castReagents: Rune of TeleportationTeleports the caster to Dalaran.Learned at level 50 · Arcane

Reworked Mage spells 26

  • Arcane IntellectLevel 1 · Arcane · Rank 5 at level 56Effect changedArcane IntellectRank 51,510 Mana30 yd rangeInstantNewIncreases the target's Intellect by 31 for 1 hour.OldIncreases the target's Intellect by 31 for 30 min.Learned at level 56 · Arcane380
  • FireballLevel 1 · Fire · Rank 12 at level 60596 → 425760 → 54176 → 60FireballRank 12410 Mana35 yd range3.5 sec castNewHurls a fiery ball that causes 425 to 541 Fire damage and an additional 60 Fire damage over 8 sec.OldHurls a fiery ball that causes 596 to 760 Fire damage and an additional 76 Fire damage over 8 sec.Learned at level 60 · Fire
  • FrostboltLevel 4 · Frost · Rank 11 at level 60515 → 457555 → 493FrostboltRank 11290 Mana30 yd range3 sec castNewLaunches a bolt of frost at the enemy, causing 457 to 493 Frost damage and slowing movement speed by 40% for 9 sec.OldLaunches a bolt of frost at the enemy, causing 515 to 555 Frost damage and slowing movement speed by 40% for 9 sec.Learned at level 60 · Frost
  • Conjure FoodLevel 6 · Arcane · Rank 6 at level 5218 → 20Conjure FoodRank 6585 Mana3 sec castNewConjures 20 sweet rolls, providing the mage and his allies with something to eat. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.OldConjures 18 sweet rolls, providing the mage and his allies with something to eat. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.Learned at level 52 · Arcane350
  • Fire BlastLevel 6 · Fire · Rank 7 at level 54446 → 417524 → 489Fire BlastRank 7340 Mana20 yd rangeInstant8 sec cooldownNewBlasts the enemy for 417 to 489 Fire damage.OldBlasts the enemy for 446 to 524 Fire damage.Learned at level 54 · Fire360
  • Arcane MissilesLevel 8 · Arcane · Rank 8 at level 56230 → 209Arcane MissilesRank 8655 Mana30 yd rangeChanneledNewLaunches Arcane Missiles at the enemy, causing 209 Arcane damage each second for 5 sec.OldLaunches Arcane Missiles at the enemy, causing 230 Arcane damage each second for 5 sec.Learned at level 56 · Arcane
  • Frost NovaLevel 10 · Frost · Rank 4 at level 5473 → 7181 → 79Frost NovaRank 4145 ManaInstant25 sec cooldownNewBlasts 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.OldBlasts enemies near the caster for 73 to 81 Frost damage and freezes them in place for up to 8 sec. Damage caused may interrupt the effect.Learned at level 54 · Frost360
  • Dampen MagicLevel 12 · Arcane · Rank 5 at level 6090 → 135180 → 270Dampen MagicRank 5500 Mana30 yd rangeInstantNewDampens 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.OldDampens magic used against the targeted party member, decreasing damage taken from spells by up to 90 and healing spells by up to 180. Lasts 10 min.Learned at level 60 · Arcane420
  • Arcane ExplosionLevel 14 · Arcane · Rank 6 at level 54249 → 238269 → 258Arcane ExplosionRank 6390 ManaInstantNewCauses an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 238 to 258 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards.OldCauses an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 249 to 269 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards.Learned at level 54 · Arcane360
  • FlamestrikeLevel 16 · Fire · Rank 6 at level 56340 → 332FlamestrikeRank 6990 Mana30 yd range3 sec castNewCalls 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.OldCalls down a pillar of fire, burning all enemies within the area for 381 to 465 Fire damage and an additional 340 Fire damage over 8 sec.Learned at level 56 · Fire380
  • Amplify MagicLevel 18 · Arcane · Rank 4 at level 5475 → 113150 → 225Amplify MagicRank 4450 Mana30 yd rangeInstantNewAmplifies 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.OldAmplifies magic used against the targeted party member, increasing damage taken from spells by up to 75 and healing spells by up to 150. Lasts 10 min.Learned at level 54 · Arcane360
  • Remove Lesser CurseLevel 18 · ArcaneEffect changedRemove Lesser Curse10% of base mana30 yd rangeInstantNewRemoves 1 Curse or Bane from a friendly target.OldRemoves 1 Curse from a friendly target.Learned at level 18 · Arcane18
  • BlinkLevel 20 · ArcaneEffect changedBlink35% of base manaInstant15 sec cooldownNewTeleports the caster 20 yards forward, unless something is in the way. Also frees the caster from Stuns and Immobilizes.OldTeleports the caster 20 yards forward, unless something is in the way. Also frees the caster from stuns and bonds.Learned at level 20 · Arcane20
  • BlizzardLevel 20 · Frost · Rank 6 at level 60192 → 168BlizzardRank 61,400 Mana30 yd rangeChanneledNewIce shards pelt the target area doing 1,168 Frost damage over 8 sec.OldIce shards pelt the target area doing 1,192 Frost damage over 8 sec.Learned at level 60 · Frost420
  • Fire WardLevel 20 · Fire · Rank 5 at level 60920 → 913Fire WardRank 5320 ManaInstant30 sec cooldownNewAbsorbs 913 Fire damage. Lasts 30 sec.OldAbsorbs 920 Fire damage. Lasts 30 sec.Learned at level 60 · Fire420
  • PyroblastLevel 20 · Fire talent · Rank 8 at level 60716 → 520890 → 646268 → 212PyroblastRank 8440 Mana35 yd range6 sec castNewHurls an immense fiery boulder that causes 520 to 646 Fire damage and an additional 212 Fire damage over 12 sec.OldHurls an immense fiery boulder that causes 716 to 890 Fire damage and an additional 268 Fire damage over 12 sec.Learned at level 60 · Fire21
  • Frost WardLevel 22 · Frost · Rank 5 at level 60920 → 913Frost WardRank 5320 ManaInstant30 sec cooldownNewAbsorbs 913 Frost damage. Lasts 30 sec.OldAbsorbs 920 Frost damage. Lasts 30 sec.Learned at level 60 · Frost
  • ScorchLevel 22 · Fire · Rank 7 at level 58237 → 166279 → 196ScorchRank 7150 Mana30 yd range1.5 sec castNewScorch the enemy for 166 to 196 Fire damage.OldScorch the enemy for 237 to 279 Fire damage.Learned at level 58 · Fire4
  • Cone of ColdLevel 26 · Frost · Rank 5 at level 58Effect changedCone of ColdRank 5555 ManaInstant10 sec cooldownNewTargets in a cone in front of the caster take 328 to 358 Frost damage and are slowed by 40% for 6 sec.OldTargets in a cone in front of the caster take 338 to 368 Frost damage and are slowed by 50% for 8 sec.Learned at level 58 · Frost4
  • Blast WaveLevel 30 · Fire talent · Rank 5 at level 60Effect changedBlast WaveRank 5545 ManaInstant45 sec cooldownNewA 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.OldA wave of flame radiates outward from the caster, damaging all enemies caught within the blast for 462 to 544 Fire damage, and dazing them for 6 sec.Learned at level 60 · Fire21
  • Mage ArmorLevel 34 · Arcane · Rank 3 at level 5830% → 50%Mage ArmorRank 3490 ManaInstantNewIncreases 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.OldIncreases your resistance to all magic by 15 and allows 30% 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.Learned at level 58 · Arcane4
  • CombustionLevel 40 · Fire talent3 → 4CombustionInstant3 min cooldownNewWhen 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 4 non-periodic critical strikes with Fire spells.OldWhen 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.Learned at level 40 · Fire
  • Ice BarrierLevel 40 · Frost talent · Rank 4 at level 58826 → 819Ice BarrierRank 4480 ManaInstant30 sec cooldownNewInstantly shields you, absorbing 819 damage. Lasts 1 min. While the shield holds, your spellcasts will not be interrupted or delayed from taking damage.OldInstantly shields you, absorbing 826 damage. Lasts 1 min. While the shield holds, spells will not be interrupted.Learned at level 58 · Frost20
  • Arcane BrillianceLevel 56 · Arcane · Rank 1 at level 56Effect changedArcane BrillianceRank 13,400 Mana40 yd rangeInstantReagents: Arcane PowderNewInfuses the target's party and raid with brilliance, increasing their Intellect by 31 for 1 hour.OldInfuses the target's party with brilliance, increasing their Intellect by 31 for 1 hour.Learned at level 56 · Arcane
  • Arcane PowerArcane talentEffect changedArcane PowerInstant3 min cooldownNewFor the next 15 sec, your spells deal 30% more damage while costing 30% more mana to cast.OldWhen activated, your spells deal 30% more damage while costing 30% more mana to cast. This effect lasts 15 sec.Learned at level 1 · Arcane
  • Cold SnapFrost talentEffect changedCold SnapInstant10 min cooldownNewFinishes the remaining cooldown on all your other Frost spells.OldWhen activated, this spell finishes the cooldown on all of your Frost spells.Learned at level 1 · Physical
Every Mage spell by level in the spellbook

The talents and spells are read from the Forever beta, so some of them can still change before launch.

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