TBC • Class Guide

Mage

Mages are masters of arcane, fire, and frost magic, offering some of the strongest ranged DPS, crowd control, and utility in The Burning Crusade. They excel in both PvE and PvP through burst damage, control, and unmatched mobility tools.

DPS

Best For

Ranged DPS, burst damage, crowd control

Difficulty

Medium (positioning + cooldown management)

Gear Scaling

Excellent with spell power and haste

Choose a Spec

Arcane

PvEDPS

High-burst PvE spec built around mana management and cooldown stacking.

Fire

PvEDPS

Sustained PvE damage spec with strong scaling and ignite-based pressure.

Frost

PvPDPS

Control-heavy PvP spec with strong survivability and consistent pressure.

Playstyle

Mages rely on positioning, control, and precise cooldown usage. Managing threat, mana, and crowd control defines high-level Mage play.

Strengths

Exceptional ranged damage, powerful burst windows, strong crowd control, and unmatched utility through portals, food, and slows.

Weaknesses

Low survivability when caught, reliance on positioning, and heavy punishment for mistakes in PvP and movement-heavy encounters.

Getting Started

Choose your specialization early and commit to its gearing and talents. PvE and PvP builds differ significantly for Mages.