Damage
Art © Blizzard EntertainmentRanged caster with slows, roots and 
PolymorphPolymorphTurns one enemy into a critter so you can fight the other.Classic-era level: check in game. Conjures food and water. Every 
Mage gets 
Frostfire BoltFrostfire Bolt3 s cast that counts as Fire and Frost. Damage over time plus a slow.Blizzard beta notes at 40; 
Orc Mages are new.
- Ranged damage and control: slow, freeze, blink away
- Free food and water for you and your group
- Frostfire BoltFrostfire Bolt3 s cast that counts as Fire and Frost. Damage over time plus a slow.Blizzard beta notes at 40 for every Mage
- Squishy: mistakes are punished hard
Specializations
Arcane: Mana-hungry burst. (Damage)
Fire: Big crits and burning. (Damage)
Frost: Slows, shatter and safety. (Damage)
Key Abilities
- New in Forever: Frostfire BoltFrostfire Bolt3 s cast that counts as Fire and Frost. Damage over time plus a slow.Blizzard beta notes
ComprehensionComprehensionNew minor tradeskill: read scrolls that drop from enemies.Blizzard beta notes - Changed:
Cone of ColdCone of ColdThe slow is now shorter.Blizzard beta notes
Mage ArmorMage ArmorGives more Spirit-based mana regeneration.Blizzard beta notes - Core: FrostboltFrostboltYour main leveling spell: damage plus a slow.Classic-era level: check in game
Frost NovaFrost NovaRoots everything around you. Your escape button.Classic-era level: check in gamePolymorphPolymorphTurns one enemy into a critter so you can fight the other.Classic-era level: check in game - Talents:
Ice LanceIce LanceFrost talent at 11 points.Blizzard beta notes
Source: Blizzard class class post (beta) · checked 1 Nov 2026
Strengths and weaknesses
- FrostboltFrostboltYour main leveling spell: damage plus a slow.Classic-era level: check in game's slow plus Frost NovaFrost NovaRoots everything around you. Your escape button.Classic-era level: check in game keeps melee off you
- Conjured food and water: no vendor runs
- Frost NovaFrost NovaRoots everything around you. Your escape button.Classic-era level: check in game and Cone of ColdCone of ColdThe slow is now shorter.Blizzard beta notes make group AoE pulls the fastest leveling in the game
- PolymorphPolymorphTurns one enemy into a critter so you can fight the other.Classic-era level: check in game handles the second enemy in a pull
- Cloth and low health: two melee enemies on you is a death
- Mana caps how many pulls you chain
- Blink and Frost NovaFrost NovaRoots everything around you. Your escape button.Classic-era level: check in game on cooldown means no escape
Class Guides
- Mage leveling guide 1–60
- Arcane spec overview
- Fire spec overview
- Frost spec overview
- Mage abilities by level
- Mage class quests
- Leveling tier list · Mage is A tier
Mage leveling guide1–60, abilities by level
Orc Mage ranged damageCharacter plan
Gnome Mage ranged damageCharacter planEvery new race and class combination in WoW ForeverArticle
The Skyborne in WoW Forever: classes, racials and starting zoneArticleRelated
| Name | Type | Level | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FrostboltFrostboltYour main leveling spell: damage plus a slow.Classic-era level: check in gameYour main leveling spell: damage plus a slow. | Core ability | 4 | Classic level |
| Frost NovaFrost NovaRoots everything around you. Your escape button.Classic-era level: check in gameRoots everything around you. Your escape button. | Core ability | – | Classic level |
| PolymorphPolymorphTurns one enemy into a critter so you can fight the other.Classic-era level: check in gameTurns one enemy into a critter so you can fight the other. | Core ability | – | Classic level |
| Frostfire BoltFrostfire Bolt3 s cast that counts as Fire and Frost. Damage over time plus a slow.Blizzard beta notes3 s cast that counts as Fire and Frost. Damage over time plus a slow. | New in Forever | 40 | Beta notes |
| ComprehensionComprehensionNew minor tradeskill: read scrolls that drop from enemies.Blizzard beta notesNew minor tradeskill: read scrolls that drop from enemies. | New in Forever | – | Beta notes |
| Cone of ColdCone of ColdThe slow is now shorter.Blizzard beta notesThe slow is now shorter. | Changed in Forever | – | Beta notes |
| Mage ArmorMage ArmorGives more Spirit-based mana regeneration.Blizzard beta notesGives more Spirit-based mana regeneration. | Changed in Forever | – | Beta notes |
| Ice LanceIce LanceFrost talent at 11 points.Blizzard beta notesFrost talent at 11 points. | Talent | – | Beta notes |
FAQ
Is Mage good in WoW Forever?
Ranged caster with slows, roots and Polymorph. Conjures food and water. Every Mage gets Frostfire Bolt at 40; Orc Mages are new. Players who like managing range and pulls, and group grinding with friends.
What is the best race for a Mage in WoW Forever?
Orc: Orc Mages are new in Forever. Pick them if you want something fresh on the Horde side. High Order Skyborne: The only Skyborne Mage. Haste means faster casts, and ley lines refill mana faster. Gnome: Human, Gnome, Troll and Undead are the other choices. Pick on looks until Blizzard posts the reworked racials.
Which races can be a Mage?
Orc (Horde), Troll (Horde), Undead (Horde), Human (Alliance), Gnome (Alliance), High Order Skyborne (Alliance). Source: Blizzard's race and class table.
What roles can a Mage fill?
Damage. Its three talent trees are Arcane, Fire, Frost.