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Playable races and leveling guides

Each race starts in its own zone: pick yours for the mage guide from 1 to 60.

Spells and talents by specialisation

Each tab lists the spells learned from the mage trainer, by school, then the talent tree of that specialisation. To spend your points, open the talent calculator.

Arcane

Spells and abilities (38, 2 from talents)

  • Arcane Intellect

    Levels 1 to 56 · 5 ranks · Instant · Range 30 yd · 1,510 mana

    Rank 5: Increases the target's Intellect by 31 for 1 hr.

    Show all 5 ranks
    RankLevelCostEffect
    1160 manaIncreases the target's Intellect by 2 for 1 hr.
    214185 manaIncreases the target's Intellect by 7 for 1 hr.
    328520 manaIncreases the target's Intellect by 15 for 1 hr.
    442945 manaIncreases the target's Intellect by 22 for 1 hr.
    5561,510 manaIncreases the target's Intellect by 31 for 1 hr.
  • Conjure Water

    Levels 4 to 60 · 8 ranks · Cast 3 sec · 845 mana

    Rank 8: Conjures 20 bottles of mountain spring water, providing the mage and his allies with something to drink. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.

    Show all 8 ranks
    RankLevelCostEffect
    1460 manaConjures 2 bottles of water, providing the mage and his allies with something to drink. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.
    210105 manaConjures 2 bottles of fresh water, providing the mage and his allies with something to drink. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.
    320180 manaConjures 2 bottles of purified water, providing the mage and his allies with something to drink. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.
    430285 manaConjures 2 bottles of spring water, providing the mage and his allies with something to drink. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.
    540420 manaConjures 2 bottles of mineral water, providing the mage and his allies with something to drink. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.
    650585 manaConjures 2 bottles of sparkling water, providing the mage and his allies with something to drink. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.
    760780 manaConjures 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.
    860845 manaConjures 20 bottles of mountain spring water, providing the mage and his allies with something to drink. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.
  • Conjure Food

    Levels 6 to 60 · 7 ranks · Cast 3 sec · 705 mana

    Rank 7: Conjures 10 cinnamon rolls, providing the mage and his allies with something to eat. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.

    Show all 7 ranks
    RankLevelCostEffect
    1660 manaConjures 2 muffins, providing the mage and his allies with something to eat. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.
    212105 manaConjures 2 loaves of bread, providing the mage and his allies with something to eat. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.
    322180 manaConjures 2 loaves of rye, providing the mage and his allies with something to eat. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.
    432285 manaConjures 2 loaves of pumpernickel, providing the mage and his allies with something to eat. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.
    542420 manaConjures 2 loaves of sourdough, providing the mage and his allies with something to eat. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.
    652585 manaConjures 2 sweet rolls, providing the mage and his allies with something to eat. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.
    760705 manaConjures 10 cinnamon rolls, providing the mage and his allies with something to eat. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.
  • Arcane Missiles

    Levels 8 to 56 · 8 ranks · Channeled · Range 30 yd · 655 mana

    Rank 8: Launches Arcane Missiles at the enemy, causing 209 Arcane damage each second for 5 sec.

    Show all 8 ranks
    RankLevelCostEffect
    1885 manaLaunches Arcane Missiles at the enemy, causing 24 Arcane damage each second for 3 sec.
    216140 manaLaunches Arcane Missiles at the enemy, causing 34 Arcane damage each second for 4 sec.
    324235 manaLaunches Arcane Missiles at the enemy, causing 47 Arcane damage each second for 5 sec.
    432320 manaLaunches Arcane Missiles at the enemy, causing 66 Arcane damage each second for 5 sec.
    540410 manaLaunches Arcane Missiles at the enemy, causing 95 Arcane damage each second for 5 sec.
    648500 manaLaunches Arcane Missiles at the enemy, causing 130 Arcane damage each second for 5 sec.
    756595 manaLaunches Arcane Missiles at the enemy, causing 171 Arcane damage each second for 5 sec.
    856655 manaLaunches Arcane Missiles at the enemy, causing 209 Arcane damage each second for 5 sec.
  • Polymorph

    Levels 8 to 60 · 5 ranks · Cast 1.5 sec · Range 30 yd · 150 mana

    Rank 4: Transforms 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.

    Show all 5 ranks
    RankLevelCostEffect
    1860 manaTransforms the enemy into a sheep, forcing it to wander around for up to 20 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.
    22090 manaTransforms the enemy into a sheep, forcing it to wander around for up to 30 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.
    340120 manaTransforms the enemy into a sheep, forcing it to wander around for up to 40 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.
    460150 manaTransforms 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.
    460150 manaTransforms 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.
  • Dampen Magic

    Levels 12 to 60 · 5 ranks · Instant · Range 30 yd · 500 mana

    Rank 5: Dampens 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.

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    RankLevelCostEffect
    112100 manaDampens magic used against the targeted party member, decreasing damage taken from spells by up to 15 and healing spells by up to 30. Lasts 10 min.
    224200 manaDampens magic used against the targeted party member, decreasing damage taken from spells by up to 30 and healing spells by up to 60. Lasts 10 min.
    336300 manaDampens magic used against the targeted party member, decreasing damage taken from spells by up to 60 and healing spells by up to 120. Lasts 10 min.
    448400 manaDampens 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.
    560500 manaDampens 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.
  • Slow Fall

    Level 12 · Instant · 40 mana

    Slows falling speed for 30 sec.

  • Arcane Explosion

    Levels 14 to 54 · 6 ranks · Instant · 390 mana

    Rank 6: Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 232 to 252 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards.

    Show all 6 ranks
    RankLevelCostEffect
    11475 manaCauses an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 30 to 34 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards.
    222120 manaCauses an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 52 to 58 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards.
    330185 manaCauses an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 90 to 98 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards.
    438250 manaCauses an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 129 to 141 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards.
    546315 manaCauses an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 175 to 191 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards.
    654390 manaCauses an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 232 to 252 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards.
  • Amplify Magic

    Levels 18 to 54 · 4 ranks · Instant · Range 30 yd · 450 mana

    Rank 4: Amplifies 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.

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    RankLevelCostEffect
    118150 manaAmplifies magic used against the targeted party member, increasing damage taken from spells by up to 23 and healing spells by up to 45. Lasts 10 min.
    230250 manaAmplifies magic used against the targeted party member, increasing damage taken from spells by up to 45 and healing spells by up to 90. Lasts 10 min.
    342350 manaAmplifies 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.
    454450 manaAmplifies 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.
  • Remove Lesser Curse

    Level 18 · Instant · Range 30 yd · 10% of base mana

    Removes 1 Curse or Bane from a friendly target.

  • Arcane Blast

    Levels 20 to 60 · 5 ranks · Cast 1.5 sec · Range 30 yd · 15% of base mana

    Rank 5: Blasts 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.

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    RankLevelCostEffect
    12015% of base manaBlasts the target with energy, dealing 30 to 34 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.
    23015% of base manaBlasts the target with energy, dealing 72 to 84 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.
    34015% of base manaBlasts the target with energy, dealing 93 to 109 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.
    45015% of base manaBlasts the target with energy, dealing 155 to 181 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.
    56015% of base manaBlasts 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.
  • Blink

    Level 20 · Instant · Cooldown 15 sec · 35% of base mana

    Teleports the caster 20 yards forward, unless something is in the way. Also frees the caster from Stuns and Immobilizes.

  • Evocation

    Level 20 · Channeled · Cooldown 8 min

    While channeling this spell, your mana regeneration is active and increased by 1,500%. Lasts 8 sec.

  • Mana Shield

    Levels 20 to 60 · 6 ranks · Instant · 140 mana

    Rank 6: Absorbs 570 physical damage, draining mana instead. Drains 2 mana per damage absorbed. Lasts 1 min.

    Show all 6 ranks
    RankLevelCostEffect
    12040 manaAbsorbs 120 physical damage, draining mana instead. Drains 2 mana per damage absorbed. Lasts 1 min.
    22860 manaAbsorbs 210 physical damage, draining mana instead. Drains 2 mana per damage absorbed. Lasts 1 min.
    33680 manaAbsorbs 300 physical damage, draining mana instead. Drains 2 mana per damage absorbed. Lasts 1 min.
    444100 manaAbsorbs 390 physical damage, draining mana instead. Drains 2 mana per damage absorbed. Lasts 1 min.
    552120 manaAbsorbs 480 physical damage, draining mana instead. Drains 2 mana per damage absorbed. Lasts 1 min.
    660140 manaAbsorbs 570 physical damage, draining mana instead. Drains 2 mana per damage absorbed. Lasts 1 min.
  • Teleport: Ironforge

    Level 20 · Cast 10 sec · 120 mana

    Teleports the caster to Ironforge.

  • Teleport: Orgrimmar

    Level 20 · Cast 10 sec · 120 mana

    Teleports the caster to Orgrimmar.

  • Teleport: Stormwind

    Level 20 · Cast 10 sec · 120 mana

    Teleports the caster to Stormwind.

  • Teleport: Undercity

    Level 20 · Cast 10 sec · 120 mana

    Teleports the caster to Undercity.

  • Counterspell

    Level 24 · Instant · Cooldown 30 sec · Range 30 yd · 100 mana

    Counters the enemy's spellcast, preventing any spell from that school of magic from being cast for 10 sec. Generates a high amount of threat.

  • Arcane Wrath

    Levels 25 to 60 · 4 ranks · Cast 3.5 sec · Cooldown 6 sec · Range 30 yd · 395 mana

    Rank 4: Launches 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.

    Show all 4 ranks
    RankLevelCostEffect
    125140 manaLaunches a projectile of pure Arcane energy at the enemy target, causing 108 to 132 Arcane damage. This spell gains additional Spell Damage equal to 5% of your maximum Mana.
    236220 manaLaunches a projectile of pure Arcane energy at the enemy target, causing 168 to 206 Arcane damage. This spell gains additional Spell Damage equal to 5% of your maximum Mana.
    348305 manaLaunches a projectile of pure Arcane energy at the enemy target, causing 270 to 330 Arcane damage. This spell gains additional Spell Damage equal to 5% of your maximum Mana.
    460395 manaLaunches 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.
  • Conjure Mana Agate

    Level 28 · Cast 3 sec · 530 mana

    Conjures 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.

  • Presence of MindTalent

    Level 30 · Instant · Cooldown 3 min

    When activated, your next Mage spell with a casting time less than 10 sec becomes an instant cast spell.

  • Teleport: Darnassus

    Level 30 · Cast 10 sec · 120 mana

    Teleports the caster to Darnassus.

  • Teleport: Thunder Bluff

    Level 30 · Cast 10 sec · 120 mana

    Teleports the caster to Thunder Bluff.

  • Mage Armor

    Levels 34 to 58 · 3 ranks · Instant · 490 mana

    Rank 3: Increases 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.

    Show all 3 ranks
    RankLevelCostEffect
    134270 manaIncreases your resistance to all magic by 5 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.
    246380 manaIncreases your resistance to all magic by 10 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.
    358490 manaIncreases 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.
  • Conjure Mana Jade

    Level 38 · Cast 3 sec · 800 mana

    Conjures 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.

  • Arcane PowerTalent

    Level 40 · Instant · Cooldown 3 min

    For the next 15 sec, your spells deal 30% more damage while costing 30% more mana to cast.

  • Portal: Ironforge

    Level 40 · Cast 10 sec · Cooldown 1 min · Range 10 yd · 850 mana

    Creates a portal, teleporting group members that use it to Ironforge.

  • Portal: Orgrimmar

    Level 40 · Cast 10 sec · Cooldown 1 min · Range 10 yd · 850 mana

    Creates a portal, teleporting group members that use it to Orgrimmar.

  • Portal: Stormwind

    Level 40 · Cast 10 sec · Cooldown 1 min · Range 10 yd · 850 mana

    Creates a portal, teleporting group members that use it to Stormwind.

  • Portal: Undercity

    Level 40 · Cast 10 sec · Cooldown 1 min · Range 10 yd · 850 mana

    Creates a portal, teleporting group members that use it to Undercity.

  • Conjure Mana Citrine

    Level 48 · Cast 3 sec · 1,130 mana

    Conjures 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.

  • Portal: Darnassus

    Level 50 · Cast 10 sec · Cooldown 1 min · Range 10 yd · 850 mana

    Creates a portal, teleporting group members that use it to Darnassus.

  • Portal: Thunder Bluff

    Level 50 · Cast 10 sec · Cooldown 1 min · Range 10 yd · 850 mana

    Creates a portal, teleporting group members that use it to Thunder Bluff.

  • Teleport: Dalaran

    Level 50 · Cast 10 sec · 120 mana

    Teleports the caster to Dalaran.

  • Arcane Brilliance

    Level 56 · Instant · Range 40 yd · 3,400 mana

    Infuses the target's party and raid with brilliance, increasing their Intellect by 31 for 1 hr.

  • Conjure Mana Ruby

    Level 58 · Cast 3 sec · 1,470 mana

    Conjures 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.

  • Polymorph: Cow

    Level 60 · Cast 1.5 sec · Range 30 yd · 150 mana

    Transforms the enemy into a cow, forcing it to wander around for up to 50 sec. While wandering, the cow 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.

Talent tree (16 talents)

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  1. Tier 1 · level 10

    • Arcane Subtlety (2 ranks)

      Rank 1: Reduces your target's resistance to all your spells by 15 and reduces the threat caused by your Arcane spells by 30%.

    • Arcane Focus (5 ranks)

      Rank 1: Improves your chance to hit with Arcane spells by 2%.

    • Improved Channeling (5 ranks)

      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.

  2. Tier 2 · level 15, 5 points in the tree

    • Wand Specialization (2 ranks)

      Rank 1: Increases your damage with Wands by 13%.

    • Magic Absorption (5 ranks)

      Rank 1: Increases all your resistances by 2 and causes all spells you fully resist to restore 1% of your total mana. Cannot trigger more often than 1 time per sec.

    • Arcane Concentration (5 ranks)

      Rank 1: Gives you a 100% 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%.

  3. Tier 3 · level 20, 10 points in the tree

    • Arcane Geometry (2 ranks)

      Rank 1: Increases the range of your Arcane spells by 6 yards.

      Rank 2: Increases the effect of your Amplify Magic and Dampen Magic spells by 50%.

    • Arcane Impact (3 ranks)

      Rank 1: Increases the critical strike chance of your Arcane spells by 6%.

    • Arcane Resilience (1 rank)

      Increases your Armor by an amount equal to 50% of your Intellect.

  4. Tier 4 · level 25, 15 points in the tree

    • Arcane Shielding (2 ranks)

      Rank 1: Decreases the Mana lost per point of damage taken when your Mana Shield spell is active by 33% and increases the resistances granted by your Mage Armor spell by 50%.

    • Improved Counterspell (2 ranks)

      Rank 1: Your Counterspell also Silences the target for 4 sec.

    • Arcane Meditation (3 ranks)

      Rank 1: Allows 50% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting.

  5. Tier 5 · level 30, 20 points in the tree

    • Presence of Mind (1 rank)Spell

      When activated, your next Mage spell with a casting time less than 10 sec becomes an instant cast spell.

    • Arcane Mind (5 ranks)

      Requires Arcane Resilience

      Rank 1: Increases your Intellect by 10% and increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Arcane spells by 100%.

  6. Tier 6 · level 35, 25 points in the tree

    • Arcane Instability (3 ranks)

      Requires Presence of Mind

      Rank 1: Increases the damage done by your spells by 1% and your critical strike chance by 1%.

  7. Tier 7 · level 40, 30 points in the tree

    • Arcane Power (1 rank)Spell

      Requires Arcane Instability

      For the next 15 sec, your spells deal 30% more damage while costing 30% more mana to cast.

Data read from the game files thanks to wago.tools, version 1.60.1.70755. Base values, at the level each rank is learned, without gear bonuses; “X” depends on your attack power or weapon. Forever only publishes the first rank of most talents so far: further ranks will appear here as soon as a game version includes them. Some spells in the files may not be active at Forever's launch. Names, texts and icons: © Blizzard Entertainment.