Which missive for Frost Mage?

You should ideally simulate your character to see which missive is the best, but usually Frost will want to use Draconic Missive of the Peerless.

What stats should Frost Mage have?

What spell hit rating for Frost Mage?

Spell hit rating

The general aim is to be Hit capped for bosses and level 73 targets (16%), so Frost Mages need 10% hit chance from gear and buffs.

What is the best phial for Frost Mage?

Overall the best phial for Frost Mages is Phial of Elemental Chaos. However, Iced Phial of Corrupting Rage can provide more damage if you're willing to deal with the downside.

What are the best 2 Legendaries for Frost Mage?

Best Double Legendaries for Frost Mage

Generally the best non-covenant Frost Mage Legendary in raids is Slick Ice and the best Frost Mage legendary in Mythic+ is Freezing Winds. Raid Legendaries: Necrolord: Slick Ice and Death's Fathom.

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Is frost or arcane easier?

frost is easier to play, especially in constructed 3v3 where you can play to its strengths in comps like mage/lock. with that said, it is easier to climb as arcane because arcane is currently better tuned, more self-sufficient and also synergizes with many more specs.

What is the strongest Frost Mage?

Thermal Void and Hailstones are the two strongest Frost Mage talents in raid scenarios.

What elixir is best for Frost Mage TBC?

Best Elixirs for Mage DPS: Adept's Elixir, Elixir of Draenic Wisdom. For Arcane Mages elixirs are a better option by about 15-20 dps while also being usually cheaper. However for Frost and Fire Mages flasks are a better option, as they don't fade upon death and provide more of better stats.

What is the best stat for mages?

Intellect is the primary stat for Mages. Each point of Intellect grants increased Critical Strike Chance and Mana.

What does versatility do for Frost Mage?

Versatility - just a small % Damage increase, Damage reduction, and Self Healing.

Is Arcane or Frost Mage better?

Best AoE DPS (in perfect settings)Arcane Mage achieved 14.46% more AoE DPS than Frost Mage when there was no movement or lag.

Why is Venthyr so good for Frost Mage?

Venthyr Frost Mages can use Door of Shadows, a targeted teleport with a short cast time. Having a short cooldown on a targeted teleport is awesome in Mythic+ and great as an additional gap closer in raids, especially with the increased cooldown on Shimmer.

Which mage is most powerful?

Is frost better than Fire Mage?

Best boss DPS (in realistic settings)Frost Mage achieved 9.38% more maximum boss DPS than Fire Mage when dealing with occasional movement, lag and crowd-control. Least affected by movement (single-target)Frost Mage's single-target DPS was -13.69% less affected by increased movement compared to Fire Mages.

Is frost or unholy easier?

It's easier to keep damage and healing up in rapid target-to-target, toe-to-toe play. Frost damage is there almost immediately, while Unholy always takes at least a little bit of ramp up, and its big damage is based on CDs and synergies that can leave you plinking away and twiddling your thumbs.

Should I fire or Frost Mage leveling Shadowlands?

We recommend Frost for most of your Mage Leveling needs. This is because almost all spells of Frost will slow or root your targets, allowing you to kite very easily. It also has a lot of burst damage for low health enemies which allow you to quickly kill most quest mobs.

Is splitting ice or freezing rain better Frost Mage?

Splitting Ice is still superior because both lances can proc the explosions from the legendary. Freezing Rain only lets you use 1 lance which is 5 explosions at best.

Is Frost Mage viable in M+?

If you're just for fun, then yes, frost is viable in m+ and raiding currently, especially with all the buffs it's received over the past few weeks. Perfectly playable, but far from being meta. You won't have problems doing +15s and once you get enough gear you can do +20s just like any other spec in the game.

Is Night Fae good for Frost Mage?

Best Frost Mage Covenants for Mythic+: Night Fae

Because this deals area of effect damage and reduces the cooldown of your area of effect spells, it will generally increase damage in dungeons.

What is the difference between mastery and versatility Frost Mage?

Mastery: Increases the effectiveness of Mastery: Icicles. Versatility: Increases damage and healing, and reduces damage taken.

Do fire mages like versatility or mastery?

Fire Mages primarily favor Intellect and Haste. Mastery and Versatility are also good, with Mastery slightly ahead in most cases when it comes to dealing damage. Versatility can be useful for damage reduction. Although Mastery is a decent stat for single target damage, it gains value for cleave encounters.

What stat makes sorceries stronger?

Intelligence is the stat for casting Sorceries and for increasing your magic resistance. Attribute required to perform sacred incantations. Also boosts power of faith-scaling incantations. Faith is the stat for the other kind of magic, Incantations.