Magi are wizards of immense knowledge and skill. Their obvious physical frailty is deceptive, for they can call upon the cosmic energies of the Twisting Nether. Rarely do magi engage in melee combat. Instead, they prefer to attack from a distance, hurling powerful bolts of frost and flame at their unsuspecting enemies.

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Armor
Cloth
Weapons
One-Handed Swords, Staves, Daggers, Wands
Talent trees
Arcane, Fire, Frost

Abilities by level

All Mage spells →

Every ability with the level you learn it and the text of its highest rank. The numbers below lead to each rank (small number: level).

Frost

Fire

Arcane

  • Magic Absorption from the start Talent

    Instant

    Restores 1% of total mana.

  • Arcane Intellect Level 1

    1,510 Mana · Instant · 30 yd range

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

    Improved by: Arcane Geometry (Talent), Illusionist's Attire (3-piece set bonus)

    Ranks: 11214328442556

  • Arcane Power Level 1 Talent

    Instant · 3 min cooldown

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

    Improved by: Fireleaf Vestments (6-piece set bonus)

  • Presence of Mind Level 1 Talent

    Instant · 3 min cooldown

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

  • Conjure Water Level 4

    845 Mana · 3 sec cast

    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.

    Improved by: Arcane Geometry (Talent), Presence of Mind (Talent)

    Ranks: 14210320430540650760860

  • Conjure Food Level 6

    705 Mana · 3 sec cast

    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.

    Improved by: Arcane Geometry (Talent), Presence of Mind (Talent)

    Ranks: 16212322442552660

  • Arcane Missiles Level 8

    655 Mana · Channeled · 30 yd range

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

    Improved by: Arcane Power (Talent), Arcane Subtlety (Talent), Arcane Geometry (Talent), Improved Channeling (Talent)

    Ranks: 18216324432540648756856

  • Polymorph Level 8

    150 Mana · 1.5 sec cast · 30 yd range

    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.

    Improved by: Arcane Subtlety (Talent), Arcane Focus (Talent), Arcane Geometry (Talent), Presence of Mind (Talent), Arcane Potency (Item)

    Ranks: 18220340460560660

  • Clearcasting Level 10

    Instant · 100 yd range

  • Dampen Magic Level 12

    500 Mana · Instant · 30 yd range

    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.

    Improved by: Arcane Geometry (Talent)

    Ranks: 112224336448560

  • Slow Fall Level 12

    40 Mana · Instant

    Slows falling speed for 30 sec.

    Improved by: Arcane Geometry (Talent)

  • Arcane Explosion Level 14

    390 Mana · Instant

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

    Improved by: Arcane Power (Talent), Arcane Subtlety (Talent), Arcane Focus (Talent), Arcane Impact (Talent), Arcane Instability (Talent), Netherwind Regalia (5-piece set bonus), Arcane Potency (Item), Arcane Mind (Talent)

    Ranks: 114222330438546654

  • Amplify Magic Level 18

    450 Mana · Instant · 30 yd range

    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.

    Improved by: Arcane Geometry (Talent)

    Ranks: 118230342454

  • Remove Lesser Curse Level 18

    10 % of base mana · Instant · 30 yd range

    Removes 1 Curse or Bane from a friendly target.

    Improved by: Arcane Geometry (Talent)

  • Arcane Blast Level 20 Talent

    15 % of base mana · 2.5 sec cast · 30 yd range

    Blasts the target with energy, dealing 364 to 424 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.

    Improved by: Arcane Power (Talent), Arcane Subtlety (Talent), Arcane Focus (Talent), Arcane Geometry (Talent), Arcane Impact (Talent), Presence of Mind (Talent), Arcane Instability (Talent), Incineration (Talent), Improved Channeling (Talent), Arcane Mind (Talent)

    Ranks: 120230340450560

  • Blink Level 20

    35 % of base mana · Instant · 15 sec cooldown

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

    Improved by: Champion's Arcanum (4-piece set bonus)

  • Evocation Level 20

    Channeled · 8 min cooldown

    While channeling this spell, your mana regeneration is active and increased by 1500%. Lasts 8 sec.

    Improved by: Frostfire Regalia (2-piece set bonus)

  • Mana Shield Level 20

    140 Mana · Instant

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

    Improved by: Arcane Shielding (Talent), Mana Shield Absorb Increase (Item), Trappings of Vaulted Secrets (3-piece set bonus), Enigma Moment (4-piece set bonus)

    Ranks: 120228336444552660

  • Teleport: Ironforge Level 20

    120 Mana · 10 sec cast

    Teleports the caster to Ironforge.

    Improved by: Arcane Geometry (Talent)

  • Teleport: Orgrimmar Level 20

    120 Mana · 10 sec cast

    Teleports the caster to Orgrimmar.

    Improved by: Arcane Geometry (Talent)

  • Teleport: Stormwind Level 20

    120 Mana · 10 sec cast

    Teleports the caster to Stormwind.

    Improved by: Arcane Geometry (Talent)

  • Teleport: Undercity Level 20

    120 Mana · 10 sec cast

    Teleports the caster to Undercity.

    Improved by: Arcane Geometry (Talent)

  • Counterspell Level 24

    100 Mana · Instant · 30 yd range · 30 sec cooldown

    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.

    Improved by: Arcane Subtlety (Talent), Arcane Focus (Talent), Arcane Geometry (Talent), Improved Counterspell (Item), Arcane Potency (Item), Manaflare Regalia (3-piece set bonus)

  • Conjure Mana Agate Level 28

    530 Mana · 3 sec cast

    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.

    Improved by: Arcane Geometry (Talent), Presence of Mind (Talent)

  • Teleport: Darnassus Level 30

    120 Mana · 10 sec cast

    Teleports the caster to Darnassus.

    Improved by: Arcane Geometry (Talent)

  • Teleport: Thunder Bluff Level 30

    120 Mana · 10 sec cast

    Teleports the caster to Thunder Bluff.

    Improved by: Arcane Geometry (Talent)

  • Conjure Food Level 32

    285 Mana · 3 sec cast

    Conjures 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.

    Improved by: Arcane Geometry (Talent), Presence of Mind (Talent)

  • Mage Armor Level 34

    490 Mana · Instant

    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.

    Improved by: Arcanist Insight (6-piece set bonus), Arcane Shielding (Talent)

    Ranks: 134246358

  • Conjure Mana Jade Level 38

    800 Mana · 3 sec cast

    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.

    Improved by: Arcane Geometry (Talent), Presence of Mind (Talent)

  • Portal: Ironforge Level 40

    850 Mana · 10 sec cast · 10 yd range · 1 min cooldown

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

    Improved by: Arcane Geometry (Talent)

  • Portal: Orgrimmar Level 40

    850 Mana · 10 sec cast · 10 yd range · 1 min cooldown

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

    Improved by: Arcane Geometry (Talent)

  • Portal: Stormwind Level 40

    850 Mana · 10 sec cast · 10 yd range · 1 min cooldown

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

    Improved by: Arcane Geometry (Talent)

  • Portal: Undercity Level 40

    850 Mana · 10 sec cast · 10 yd range · 1 min cooldown

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

    Improved by: Arcane Geometry (Talent)

  • Conjure Mana Citrine Level 48

    1,130 Mana · 3 sec cast

    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.

    Improved by: Arcane Geometry (Talent), Presence of Mind (Talent)

  • Portal: Darnassus Level 50

    850 Mana · 10 sec cast · 10 yd range · 1 min cooldown

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

    Improved by: Arcane Geometry (Talent)

  • Portal: Thunder Bluff Level 50

    850 Mana · 10 sec cast · 10 yd range · 1 min cooldown

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

    Improved by: Arcane Geometry (Talent)

  • Teleport: Dalaran Level 50

    120 Mana · 10 sec cast

    Teleports the caster to Dalaran.

    Improved by: Arcane Geometry (Talent)

  • Arcane Brilliance Level 56

    3,400 Mana · Instant · 40 yd range

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

    Improved by: Arcane Geometry (Talent), Illusionist's Attire (3-piece set bonus)

  • Conjure Mana Ruby Level 58

    1,470 Mana · 3 sec cast

    Conjures a mana ruby that can be used to instantly restore 1000 to 1200 mana. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.

    Improved by: Arcane Geometry (Talent), Presence of Mind (Talent)

  • Polymorph: Cow Level 60

    150 Mana · 1.5 sec cast · 30 yd range

    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.

    Improved by: Arcane Subtlety (Talent), Arcane Focus (Talent), Arcane Geometry (Talent), Presence of Mind (Talent), Arcane Potency (Item)

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