Mage Episode 1: Frost


So here it is, the first episode in my series "Mage." I outline two specs for leveling, one which has a focus on PvP and one with a focus on PvE. This tricks in this video work with either spec.

One thing I forgot to mention in the video is glyphs. I recommend using Glyph of Evocation, Glyph of Water Elemental and Glyph of Ice Barrier (when you're leveling add them in that order as extra spots open up).

Here are links to the official world of warcraft talent Calculator for both specs in the video:
PvP
PvE

Finally, if you like frost you can try this raiding spec. The hit cap for an Alliance raiding frost mage is 264 hit rating (10%) assuming you have all hit buffs from your raid (3% shadow priest, 1% draenei, and 3% Precision). IF you are HORDE you will need 290 hit rating for frost (to make up for the missing Draenei). Either way, you need a total of 17% hit rating--the hit cap for all level 80 casters casting on a level 83 target. Raid Bosses are considered to be level 83 even when their levels is displayed as a skull. To gear for raiding, look for gear that has intellect, stamina, crit rating, and haste rating. Spirit is not particularly useful to frost mages.


If you've got questions and comments about my video, mages, or even World of Warcraft in general, post here and I'll answer them =)