Arcane Mage PvE Guide - MoP Classic
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Spec
Introduction
Welcome to the PvE Class Guide for Arcane Mage in Mist of Pandaria Classic. We'll look at the rotation and opener, best talent build, stat priority, consumables, and more so that you can dps at a high level in raids, dungeons, and challenge modes.
MoP Classic Arcane Mage Rotation
Opener
- Pre-cast .Rune of Power
- Pre-cast .Mirror Image
- Pre-pot .Potion of the Jade Serpent
- Pre-cast .Arcane Blast
- Cast .Living Bomb
- Cast until you have 4 stacks of Arcane Charge.Arcane Blast
- Cast and any on-use effects.Arcane Power
- Cast .Alter Time
- Cast .Arcane Missiles
- Cast .Arcane Blast
- Cast .Arcane Missiles
- Cast .Arcane Blast
- Cast .Arcane Barrage
- will activate now.Alter Time
- Cast .Arcane Missiles
- Cast .Arcane Barrage
- Proceed with single target rotation.
Single Target
- Use .Frost Armor
- Cast .Mirror Image
- Cast .Arcane Power
- Cast with 4 stacks of Arcane Charge and duringAlter Time.Arcane Power
- Maintain and stand on it.Rune of Power
- Maintain . You can refresh it early to snapshot powerful procs or buffs.Living Bomb
- Cast at 4 stacks of Arcane Charge.Arcane Missiles
- Cast at 4 stacks of Arcane Charge.Arcane Barrage
- Cast as your filler.Arcane Blast
- Use to cast while moving.Ice Floes
AoE
- Maintain on all targets if stacked, otherwiseNether Tempest.Living Bomb
- Proceed with single target rotation.
- Maintain and stand on it.Rune of Power
- Cast .Frost Bomb
- Cast if glyphed.Cone of Cold
- Cast at 4 stacks of Arcane Charge.Arcane Barrage
- Cast .Arcane Explosion
2-4 targets:
5+ targets:
Defensive Cooldowns
- Ice Block
- Greater Invisibility
- Temporal Shield
MoP Classic Arcane Mage Talents
Standard Build
15
30
45
60
Cheat Death
75
Cleave
5+ AoE
90
MoP Classic Arcane Mage Glyphs
- Standard: ,
Arcane Power
,Rapid Displacement
Evocation
- AoE:
Cone of Cold
MoP Classic Arcane Mage Best Consumables
Flasks and Elixirs
- Best:
- Flask of the Warm Sun
Food
- Best:
- ,Mogu Fish Stew
- Spiced Blossom Soup
- Alternatives:
- Great Banquet of the Oven
Potions
- Best:
- Potion of the Jade Serpent
MoP Classic Arcane Mage Best Professions
- Engineering: andSynapse Springs.Nitro Boosts
- Tailoring: .Lightweave Embroidery
- The rest of the crafting professions are very close in power.