First Impression of the Arcane Mage Rework in Patch 10.1.5 - Guide Writer Feedback
Arcane Mages have received a fairly substantial rework to the spec with the Dragonflight 10.1.5 PTR. With minimal changes since Dragonflight's launch, does this rework resolve all the issues for our time-bending arcanists? Our Arcane Mage Writer, Porom, breaks down every aspect of this rework including Utility, Defenses, AoE, Talents and more. If you're wondering whether you should dust off your Arcane Mage in 10.1.5, then look no further as we talk all things Arcane.
World of Warcraft Version 10.1.5 PTR – Fractures in Time MAGETake a look at the developer’s notes in the Mage feedback thread.All ability damage increased by 15%. Invisibility is now learned by all specializations at level 16. Incanter’s Flow now replaces Invisibility in the Class tree.
Shifting Power has been moved to Incanter’s Flow previous location. Rune of Power and Meteor have been removed. New Talent: Ice Cold – Ice Block now reduces all damage taken by 70% for 6 seconds but no longer grants Immunity, prevents movement, attacks, or casting spells.
Does not incur the Global Cooldown. Ice Cold is located on Shifting Power’s previous location on the talent tree. New Talent: Mass Barrier – Cast Prismatic/Blazing/Ice Barrier (based on your specialization) on yourself and 3 nearby allies.
2 minute cooldown.Mass Barrier is located as a choice node with Mass Invisibility. New Talent: Mass Invisibility – You and your allies within 40 yards instantly become invisible for 10 seconds. Taking any action will cancel the effect.
Does not affect allies in combat.Mass Invisibility located as a choice node with Mass Barrier. Developers’ note: The PvP Talent for Arcane will be updated in a future PTR build. Accumulate Shielding is now a 1 rank talent (was 2)..
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