WoW Forever class

Mage in WoW Forever

Orc Mages join the roster. Alliance Skyborne can also become Mages.

3 specializations
Ranged spell damage
Class guides to level 30
Class notes checked Nov 4, 2026

Start here

Choose a specialization

Each build page sets your level and activity, explains the combat loop, and ranks the gear you can use slot by slot. The class guides behind this advice reach level 30; later advice goes beyond them.

Every Mage ability · Mage talent trees

Ranged spell damage
Arcane

Mana management and Arcane spells.
Combat loop & gear rankings
Ranged spell damage
Fire

Flame spells and critical strikes.
Combat loop & gear rankings
Ranged spell damage
Frost

Ice spells and enemy control.
Combat loop & gear rankings

Is it for you?

How Mage plays

Roots and slows support solo control. Drinking and mana management affect pace; group control and interrupts matter.

Pace: Moderate
Setup: Moderate
Solo independence: Moderate
Pet management: Low
Flexibility: Moderate
Group responsibility: Moderate

Reviewed · 1.60.1.70790 · Editorial estimates for ordinary leveling, not a damage tier list. Compare every class

New in Forever

New spell interactions

Arcane gains Arcane Blast and Missile Barrage. Frost gains Ice Lance and Fingers of Frost. Fire’s Heating Up changes Pyroblast casting and is not Retail Hot Streak. Manage mana instead of importing a rotation from another edition.

Blizzard: Mage and Shaman changes · Blizzard’s Deep Dive · What’s Next

Read the current Mage updates