tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4262828732178235805.post8563423000826948568..comments2023-08-12T01:46:04.427-07:00Comments on The Build Mine: 1st Million - MagesKuroshirohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08084735918230645680noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4262828732178235805.post-37910771383776859342007-08-20T21:06:00.000-07:002007-08-20T21:06:00.000-07:00I would like to discuss the arcane tree in greater...I would like to discuss the arcane tree in greater depth as most people took frost/fire while leveling and did not change it. I would like to point out that this is not such a great idea since the expansion and the introduction of the new mage spells. In this post I would like to address the arcane tree and how it is often overlooked as costing too much and not dealing enough damage.<BR/> Arcane blast is a useful spell as it does more damage than any other spell for less mana (check it you will see). (Unbuffed)Thus you need to use just enough to be mana efficient and just enough to do a greater amount of damage. 7 second cooldown for the debuff. The arcane mages I have met have concurred and recommend <BR/>arcane blast-> arcane missiles-> and scorch (with or without imp. scorch)<BR/>when clearcasting procs use arcane missiles<BR/>This is my way of showing my support for arcane specc. I do not see very many people who try it. but it deals quite a bit of damage. And has the potential to deal more than fire or frost in raid environments. Plus arcane produces less agro as you can see from the talents your threat is reduced by 40% initially and more with buffs. <BR/>I would like for arcane to actually be considered as a logical choice instead of a waste of time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4262828732178235805.post-14098316692986281862007-06-11T08:37:00.000-07:002007-06-11T08:37:00.000-07:00The Arcane tree, both talents and spells, are inte...The Arcane tree, both talents and spells, are interesting. The Arcane damaging spells aren't really mana efficient enough to be used as primary spells in PvE. As a result, those who spec in arcane need to rely on Scorch, Fireball, or Frostbolt as their mainstay spell. This is why prior to the expansion there were few people with 31 points in the Arcane tree.<BR/><BR/>After the expansion, the Arcane talent tree was expanded to include many general talents. Talents like Arcane Potency, Spell Power and Mind Mastery were added, which allowed someone who went up the arcane tree to put out similar DPS with their primary non-arcane spell of choice compared to someone who had 31+ points in the fire or frost tree.<BR/><BR/>Also, as a result of the higher portion of the Arcane talent tree having many cross-tree boosting spells it allows for more flexibility than other talent specs. Come across a frost immune mob and you're a frost mage? You're pretty fooked. If you're Arcane/Frost you can pull out Scorch and still do some good. Maybe not as good as if you had Frostbolt to use, but better than nothing.Kazielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05283511341760188489noreply@blogger.com