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- 1 Nov 2026: Guide pages created from Blizzard's Forever class posts (beta). Talents show only the published milestone talents.
Mana-hungry burst. Arcane Blast is an 11-point talent and Missile Barrage is new at 16 points.
Mana-hungry burst.
- C DPS: Arcane Blast at 11 points burns mana faster than any other leveling spec. tier list ›
- C DPS: Missile Barrage at 16 points; mana runs out on long dungeon runs. tier list ›
Food and water, 
PolymorphPolymorphTurns one enemy into a critter so you can fight the other.Classic-era level: check in game, 
ComprehensionComprehensionNew minor tradeskill: read scrolls that drop from enemies.Blizzard beta notes scrolls.
Blink and 
Frost NovaFrost NovaRoots everything around you. Your escape button.Classic-era level: check in game; 
Cone of ColdCone of ColdThe slow is now shorter.Blizzard beta notes's slow is shorter now.
New and moved talents
Arcane GeometryArcane BlastMissile Barrage
Source: Blizzard class deep dive (beta) · checked 1 Nov 2026
Our notes
- Improved Arcane Missiles is now Improved Channeling.
- Magic Attunement is baseline.
Where it ranks
| List | Role | Tier | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leveling | DPS | C | Arcane Blast at 11 points burns mana faster than any other leveling spec. |
| Dungeons | DPS | C | Missile Barrage at 16 points; mana runs out on long dungeon runs. |
v1 (pre-launch), 1 Nov 2026. All specs by role
Mage abilities that matter for Arcane
- New in Forever:
Frostfire BoltFrostfire Bolt3 s cast that counts as Fire and Frost. Damage over time plus a slow.Blizzard beta notesComprehensionComprehensionNew 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 gameFrost 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
Plans with Arcane
Orc Mage ranged damage
Troll Mage ranged damage
Undead Mage ranged damage
Human Mage ranged damage
Gnome Mage ranged damage
High Order Skyborne Mage ranged damageUnverified Talent build: after launch. Blizzard has published the trees' new talents, not their point costs, so we don't post a build yet.