Why You Should & Shouldn't Play Arcane Mage in Dragonflight Season 2 - Patch 10.1
Unsure what class to play in Dragonflight Season 2? Whether you're a returning player coming back to play the new content or a longtime veteran just looking to explore a new main or alt, we've got you covered. We break down all the reasons you should consider playing Arcane Mage in Patch 10.1 and even throw in a few reasons of why you might not. From all the changes since launch to the new tier set bonuses coming in 10.1, join us as we explore Dragonflight Season 2 Arcane Mage!
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Why You Should Play Arcane Mage in Dragonflight Season 2 (and Why You Shouldn't)Arcane Mage has always been synonymous with burst damage and the quintessential glass cannon, though in Dragonflight mages can be quite tanky if we know when to expect damage. Arcane packs a real wallop in a short amount of time; once Siphon Storm, Arcane Surge, and Rune of Power are up, Radiant Spark Vulnerability is ramped, and you Arcane Barrage>Touch of the Magi there is a period of 12s where you just cannot be matched in damage output. It does take some prep work to get to this point though and has definitely given Arcane a community impression that Arcane is harder than it is. Arcane Mage has historically been very underrepresented in high end gameplay until Dragonflight. Not only did Arcane find it's niche in Shadowlands as a burst funnel spec with high priority target damage with free cleave, it also was given a ton of utility. While Arcane was tuned to be a powerhouse at the
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