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Mage

Mage has 3 specializations, covering ranged DPS.

Specs and role differences

ArcaneRanged DPS
Mana-management burst spec with Arcane Surge and Clearcasting procs.
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FireRanged DPS
Combustion-based burst crit spec built around Hot Streak and Fire Blast.
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FrostRanged DPS
Shatter-combo control spec with Frozen Orb and Brain Freeze procs.
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Playable races

Alliance

Lightforged Draenei

Dark Iron Dwarf

Horde

Highmountain Tauren

Zandalari Troll

Neutral

Class toolkit

Defensives

Greater Invisibility

Prismatic Barrier

Utility and CC

Movement

Time Warp is a solo Bloodlust; Ice Block is a full immunity that also clears a lethal cast.

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Signature spells and mechanics

Mana-management burst spec with Arcane Surge and Clearcasting procs.

Combustion-based burst crit spec built around Hot Streak and Fire Blast.

Shatter-combo control spec with Frozen Orb and Brain Freeze procs.

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