Also in your vid i noticed i think you use arcane blast until you get arcane missles ready then after missles then arcane barrage then back to blast is that what goes down or is it situational?
hey i hope you read this/\. some time in the future, can you do a guide on warlocks and pallys? i really like your vids good job. mabye you already have them ill look. but if you dont, yeah. keep em commin
Since I'm only level 26 is te rotation more easy? Like Arcane Blast, Arcane Blast, Arcane Blast, Arcane Barage and then arcane missiles when they proc?
I've been playing Frost and at level 82 decided to start my duel spec tree as an Arcane. I've been struggling with how to structure and play without taking a beating every time I wander out. You've provided a trove of useful information.
Thanks for the guide Hengest! So glad you said it is not a two button playing job. I hate when people say that about arcane mages especially since they are so fun and amazing to play. The amount of planning you need to do just to make sure you get as much out as possible is interesting and intense. Thanks for shedding light for shedding more light on this!
! F0und Th!s Meth0d T0 Sl0w To Be Any G00d, I F0und A Much Quicker Meth0d Wh!ch All0wed Me T0 Hit The G0ld Cap In A Few D4ys, Cl!ck My Name F0r More 1nf0
@applegeek18 false there is a right spec, there will always be a top dps build and a top pvp build and a top tank build....people who stray from them are the shitty players everyone hates
also, not in this videp, is an addon on that makes ur health bar look cool, has a moving portrait and a "shiny" (i guess u could say) health meter. if u dont understand what im talking about, (cuz my description sucks) look at this video.
@MrAbyss666 Human. get a free extra trinket slot if you PVP because of the racial skill you get 'Every Man For Himself' which is like your pvp trinket :)
Im a 2 wekks beginner on WoW and i chose arcane.. Arcane is really hard to master but i think i got most things down.. This video actually helped me a LOT!!! Thx soo much!!
@themetalkid19 frost is really good for pvp but you might wanna try arcane for raiding because its easy to use and decent dps you should try and watch LoudsCast vid its very helpful
xWatsonx hit it on the dot. Except for the fact that I DO have a mage lol. Good stuff man. I just got my mage out of PVP what would you recommend I get after intellect and hit? Mastery or haste?
Hengest i thank you heaps when i first started out with the mage i was doing so badly then i watched a few of your videos and now (only 73 but still) im getting top dps thx heaps :) p.s. love the fire mage guide :D
Hengest i thank you heaps when i first started out with the mage i was doing so badly then i watched a few of your videos and now (only 73 but still) im getting top dps thx heaps :) p.s. love the fire mage guide :D
The truth is that as much as we want to see some fire mage PvP, it's just not going to happened-frost is way better with all it's snares and stuff... Btw I heared that frost PvE is great...
Thanks so much for making this guide. It was extremely informative and helpful. The explanations for everything really help you understand the build to play it better. Will be looking forward to any other guides you post
Been playing mage for 5 years ... very good video and agree with all. outside of minor tweaks that suit my play. i love the last bit of 5 man hc boss fights being arcane spec.... I just pour all my mana out to ababababababababababababababababababab (dead boss) lol
That was really nicely done. I've not played too many mages, but your description made the class and spec far easier to understand than I've seen before. I particularly liked the use of screenshots and zooming into different areas - frequently most clips are shot at 100% with no editing work done, and I find them hard to follow. This was really useful. Much appreciated.
arcane is broken. Its the only DPS that does WORSE as it does more dps. Mastery punishes DPS for loss of mana and highest tier talents punish DPS for loss of mana. Had I a raid opening for a single DPS, i would choose only chose arcane over arms warrior, marks hunter, or murlock oracle.
Excellent guide, don't play a mage but for anyone wanting to play arcane even though its in a pretty bad state at the moment then this will help immensely
Actually what you are saying just isn't true, not theory-crafters. Hit is not as important as Intellect and will not be in Cataclysm, if you have zero hit (which you won't since it is best after Intellect) you'll have an 83% to hit your target, not 0, learn before you misinform others. Even though I love Cromar, he does this EXACT same thing.
@Meijenrr This is a learning video. I explicitly outlined the reasons why I recommend you acquire enough hit for 0% miss chance against a heroic dungeon boss for learning purposes. Perhaps you didn't catch that part.
@Meijenrr you do realise this is a learning aid not a you must do this guide, in wow it is the players choice of how they play there class, there is no right or wrong that many people seem to believe
i like mages but anything with mostly cast time spells kinda piss me off cuz im not the fastest targeter and parties always kill mobs before i can pyroblast, but aoe-ing the crap outta stuff is really fun
Really educational its realyl hard to find and im gonna recover my old lvl 50 sumtin mage bcuz of it :) seems like a not too complicated rotation but it just needed to be broken down :D fav tgn commentator by far..ty :)
@2007dalin Really, are you serious, whining over arcane mages being more op than balance druids? May I suggest that you go and take a look at worldoflogs?
This has to be one of the most comprehensive guides I've ever seen. Thank you for taking the time to go though each spell and rotation in a complete way. Can you do a HPriest guide? :P
i just arcane blast 4 times then arcane missiles and over over again use mana shit when i need to and im at 50% of all dmg done in most dungeons (lvl 83)
Also in your vid i noticed i think you use arcane blast until you get arcane missles ready then after missles then arcane barrage then back to blast is that what goes down or is it situational?
zSucKiiTz 2 weeks ago in playlist Favorite videos
Wow i had my tree all set up wrong thanks man i hope this help... Off to the dungeons!
zSucKiiTz 2 weeks ago in playlist Favorite videos
you look like Mac miller
Kasnin4 3 weeks ago
TAKE A CHILL PILL MAN! U CRAZYY
Martynas772 4 weeks ago
no you name is edward
Die4notherDay 1 month ago 6
Thanks !
Gamingsince1997 2 months ago
i have a question. i am playing wow right now and i dont have any talent points i can only buy talents from shops. do i have to buy those talents?
Corne0606 2 months ago
@Corne0606 you can not buy talents from shop
tofy700 2 months ago
hey i hope you read this/\. some time in the future, can you do a guide on warlocks and pallys? i really like your vids good job. mabye you already have them ill look. but if you dont, yeah. keep em commin
MrAhrim 2 months ago
thanks, i've learnt so much
never realised how important mana is
nineheads1 3 months ago
good guide but i dont think arcane explosion is needed
Masav100 5 months ago
@Masav100 If you are going to do aoe it is very useful !
Gamingsince1997 2 months ago
What's the addon that makes your spell bar look the way it does? Plz answer thx
cybershot514 5 months ago
@cybershot514 It's Quartz
Rs2ServBrids 3 months ago
Since I'm only level 26 is te rotation more easy? Like Arcane Blast, Arcane Blast, Arcane Blast, Arcane Barage and then arcane missiles when they proc?
xXCanadaKidXx 6 months ago
@xXCanadaKidXx always lvl in frost :)
mclambourne 2 months ago
Freakin Awesome
sanctissimus1 6 months ago
Frost ftw
foxrider1054 6 months ago
this guide is very good i watched the whole thing and it helped me a lot thank you for this free guide
Gameplay9800gt 6 months ago
Im a noob im only a lvl 63 arcane mage i doo a good amount of amage in dungoens buti get wreck in pvp lol i need help D:
dodger786 7 months ago
@dodger786 This is a pve Guide, Pvp isnt balanced until 70 - 85
wildfox111 7 months ago
The best guide for mage! Thanks!
kalintohu 7 months ago
My deepest thanks.
rosco762 7 months ago
I never knew mac miller plays wow..
flamingtorcy 7 months ago
I've been playing Frost and at level 82 decided to start my duel spec tree as an Arcane. I've been struggling with how to structure and play without taking a beating every time I wander out. You've provided a trove of useful information.
Thank you!!
NeutrinoParty 7 months ago
YOU ARE FREEEEEEEEEAKIN AWSOMEEE! Subscribe , thanks you for anything , keep working in TGN! Love you <3
gojaa73 7 months ago
Dude hengest ur a great pvper alright dont let some of the people get to you they dont mean anything keep up the vids and i will always watch
theshizzle42 7 months ago
your awsome man im subscibin
zTOOzBLACKz 7 months ago
Thanks for the guide Hengest! So glad you said it is not a two button playing job. I hate when people say that about arcane mages especially since they are so fun and amazing to play. The amount of planning you need to do just to make sure you get as much out as possible is interesting and intense. Thanks for shedding light for shedding more light on this!
tokiokoetai 8 months ago
Gnomes overall make the best mages due to their enhanced mana pool..
kissel10zxc 8 months ago
@kissel10zxc I have a gnome mage and I absolutely love playing her. :)
tokiokoetai 8 months ago
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wilfordholde1026 8 months ago 4
omfg i thought he was that faggot from Twilight. :O!
DonksAdventures 8 months ago
plz do moar guides after 4.2 hengest
kenybadi 8 months ago
Thx mate very good guide! It is very helpfull ;P
bedstemor37 8 months ago
the shield obserbe a lil amount so its not like the 6% resistans will afect that
0d4rkstr0 8 months ago
Amazing guide mate.. =]
But i got a question.. wud an acabe mage need few spirit ?
Mnayes 9 months ago
Nice guide mate, really increased my dps, now im no1 dps in my guild
TYVM mate
HardKnoxification 9 months ago
@applegeek18 false there is a right spec, there will always be a top dps build and a top pvp build and a top tank build....people who stray from them are the shitty players everyone hates
Karkinelite 9 months ago
@meropwnz you need to be lvl 85 to see them.
Karkinelite 9 months ago
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Why cant i see the masteries? do i need cataclysm
meropwnz 9 months ago
Why cant i see the masteries? do i need cataclym?
meropwnz 9 months ago
also, not in this videp, is an addon on that makes ur health bar look cool, has a moving portrait and a "shiny" (i guess u could say) health meter. if u dont understand what im talking about, (cuz my description sucks) look at this video.
Aphelleon - Level 80 Feral Druid - PvP
chris456ism 10 months ago
@chris456ism xpearl? or roaming?
gulko0885 10 months ago
This really has nothing to do with the video but what addon is it that makes your casting bar look like that? is it curse or something else?
chris456ism 10 months ago
@chris456ism Quartz
applegeek18 10 months ago
What race would you suggest as for a mage ? (Alliance please) :D
MrAbyss666 10 months ago
@MrAbyss666 Draenei or indeed human are the races i would choose personally
applegeek18 10 months ago
@MrAbyss666 Human. get a free extra trinket slot if you PVP because of the racial skill you get 'Every Man For Himself' which is like your pvp trinket :)
Perisher21 10 months ago
Cheers, this helped alot ;).
GuyHelsing 10 months ago
what type of monster is he? a human or what
tagworldofwarcraft 10 months ago
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tagworldofwarcraft 10 months ago
Hengest!! Can you tell me all your addons you have they seem better then the ones I have. Please and thank you
MrCHRIZ94 10 months ago
Anyone know what type of addons he has?
kissel10zxc 10 months ago
i want pvp spec and stuff too!
gulko0885 10 months ago
Im a 2 wekks beginner on WoW and i chose arcane.. Arcane is really hard to master but i think i got most things down.. This video actually helped me a LOT!!! Thx soo much!!
MrCHRIZ94 10 months ago
You need to put your voice on a tape that helps you go to sleep.
TheWiseBum 10 months ago 8
Frost and Fire guides soon ? 4.1 perhaps
applegeek18 10 months ago
U make it seem like arcane is good when it sucks. Go frost
themetalkid1996 10 months ago
@themetalkid19 frost is really good for pvp but you might wanna try arcane for raiding because its easy to use and decent dps you should try and watch LoudsCast vid its very helpful
FanArtHunter1 10 months ago
xWatsonx hit it on the dot. Except for the fact that I DO have a mage lol. Good stuff man. I just got my mage out of PVP what would you recommend I get after intellect and hit? Mastery or haste?
bailsack90 11 months ago
frost
DeBrynFX 11 months ago
My mage was surrering in PvP,Idk if it is for PvP,But im trying it,Im counting on this,Once again I really hope this is for PvP to.
skylar360 11 months ago
I play WoW from around 3 years, i started my first mage before a couple of days. Thank you for this video it helped me alot. Cheers m8
Kyuubiscloak 11 months ago
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Hengest i thank you heaps when i first started out with the mage i was doing so badly then i watched a few of your videos and now (only 73 but still) im getting top dps thx heaps :) p.s. love the fire mage guide :D
Koogz93 11 months ago
Hengest i thank you heaps when i first started out with the mage i was doing so badly then i watched a few of your videos and now (only 73 but still) im getting top dps thx heaps :) p.s. love the fire mage guide :D
Koogz93 11 months ago
The truth is that as much as we want to see some fire mage PvP, it's just not going to happened-frost is way better with all it's snares and stuff... Btw I heared that frost PvE is great...
P.S subscribe to him!
0MTN0 11 months ago
Thanks so much for making this guide. It was extremely informative and helpful. The explanations for everything really help you understand the build to play it better. Will be looking forward to any other guides you post
eqhullabaloo 11 months ago
You explain things good.
Your not annoying or use werid facts.
I love you, please make more videos on any class.
zman1672 11 months ago
Been playing mage for 5 years ... very good video and agree with all. outside of minor tweaks that suit my play. i love the last bit of 5 man hc boss fights being arcane spec.... I just pour all my mana out to ababababababababababababababababababab (dead boss) lol
SuperAgnostic1 11 months ago
i love you.. what spec would you recomend to level as hengest?
alabamafan444 11 months ago
@alabamafan444 Frost.
Neandrathal 11 months ago
NICE!
finnaly a mage!!!
Been waiting for mage videos for ages! THX
TheNetHawk 11 months ago 17
That was really nicely done. I've not played too many mages, but your description made the class and spec far easier to understand than I've seen before. I particularly liked the use of screenshots and zooming into different areas - frequently most clips are shot at 100% with no editing work done, and I find them hard to follow. This was really useful. Much appreciated.
mikebogle 11 months ago
thanks for the video. Very helpful and u communitcated very clearly. It was grrrreat
aBigtubeofLube 11 months ago
nice guide m8
tvm
wascotte 11 months ago
this video makes me want to lvl my mage arcane
myfriendsrule 1 year ago
pvp guide (thumbs up so he cn see if u agree)
narutokiddxxx 1 year ago
omg i love your headband. hahah a
guitarfreak1711 1 year ago
You look like an elf at the beginning of this.
GuyN0ir 1 year ago
Wait wait wait. Arcane mage in pvp gear? I'm sorry, but isn't that really bad for pve?
C0mputaBox 1 year ago
great guide
HurricaneOsha 1 year ago
mage and warlock plox.love hengest!
virusghost101 1 year ago
Stand up job my friend. Keep the videos coming, I'm looking forward to them.
wethepeoplesm 1 year ago
Loved it, can't wait for the other specs
priceless5386 1 year ago
what addon do you have at 13:05 ? plz tell me
cocobura 1 year ago
@cocobura Quartz cast bars
TheJorjj 1 year ago
great video Hengest arcane is a very awesome dps if played right
kbdemonbain 1 year ago
arcane is broken. Its the only DPS that does WORSE as it does more dps. Mastery punishes DPS for loss of mana and highest tier talents punish DPS for loss of mana. Had I a raid opening for a single DPS, i would choose only chose arcane over arms warrior, marks hunter, or murlock oracle.
m4xfl4xst4r 1 year ago
Damn, Finally some one who knows what they're talking about!
WhySheSoDope 1 year ago
Excellent guide, don't play a mage but for anyone wanting to play arcane even though its in a pretty bad state at the moment then this will help immensely
russellrv 1 year ago
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Actually what you are saying just isn't true, not theory-crafters. Hit is not as important as Intellect and will not be in Cataclysm, if you have zero hit (which you won't since it is best after Intellect) you'll have an 83% to hit your target, not 0, learn before you misinform others. Even though I love Cromar, he does this EXACT same thing.
Meijenrr 1 year ago
@Meijenrr This is a learning video. I explicitly outlined the reasons why I recommend you acquire enough hit for 0% miss chance against a heroic dungeon boss for learning purposes. Perhaps you didn't catch that part.
-Hengest
tgnWorldOfWarcraft 1 year ago 33
@Meijenrr Haha your a failure and just got owned, fuck off
CatCoffe 1 year ago
@CatCoffe Oh go back to crying about how this game is too hard and that it should be nerfed 'cause your to bad for it at its current level.
Meijenrr 1 year ago
@Meijenrr Hengest just owned you.
XxRus7y 11 months ago
@Meijenrr you do realise this is a learning aid not a you must do this guide, in wow it is the players choice of how they play there class, there is no right or wrong that many people seem to believe
applegeek18 10 months ago
Druids are bad. I play one and got bored of it so quickly.
ps3n10 1 year ago
this video in 1 comment.
how to play arcane mage: press 1 x 654 > evocate > press 1 x 324
kumitetom 1 year ago
Since you cannot slow bosses Torment of the weak does not actually give you a 6% damage boost.
xwillx0wnz 1 year ago
@EyelessDerek Lmao.
Neandrathal 1 year ago
I want yo headband...
aquasnip3 1 year ago
BALANCE druid!
Cognito94 1 year ago
Damn good director
MarcothePhoenix 1 year ago
I really liked to learn that Arcane is actually a think-to-play class. Thanks for that
DracoBlair 1 year ago
nice!
Degslon 1 year ago
i like mages but anything with mostly cast time spells kinda piss me off cuz im not the fastest targeter and parties always kill mobs before i can pyroblast, but aoe-ing the crap outta stuff is really fun
kingateam2 1 year ago
awesome vid!!!
joashsal 1 year ago
One of the best new directors. Keep up the good work.
laz3rat3r 1 year ago
I had a frost mage friend, Amazing at pvp and pve.. To bad he got banned :(
Cherrypielord 1 year ago
i agree about the soothing voice! Heck, i don't even play WoW!
MrJkca 1 year ago
DEATHKNIGHT NEXT! D:<
syber95 1 year ago
can you do a druid next =)
TheReaperhu 1 year ago
Really educational its realyl hard to find and im gonna recover my old lvl 50 sumtin mage bcuz of it :) seems like a not too complicated rotation but it just needed to be broken down :D fav tgn commentator by far..ty :)
eire1916rf 1 year ago
Watching this video, I'm starting to see a lot of similarities between playing an arcane mage and having sex.
bgirlNOZOMI 1 year ago 3
this dude is good the next big star on tgn inc
darmen99 1 year ago
At least this guy knows how to make quality video.
Neon2110 1 year ago
was a very good educational vid, a bit boring though
mynypwn 1 year ago
can u do druid next?
a gd vid of tht is kinda hrd to find on youtube, and i think ill trust ppl from tgn more
warriorko 1 year ago
holy shit.. no wonder mage dps is op.. 25k hits continued... in comparison starsurge on druids needs to hit for 80k then... blizzard listen up
2007dalin 1 year ago
@2007dalin Really, are you serious, whining over arcane mages being more op than balance druids? May I suggest that you go and take a look at worldoflogs?
BanjoSense 1 year ago
can't wait for the fire review great vid
Stvs4 1 year ago
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need new pants. brb
Haades13 1 year ago
Grate Video and a Grate Voice
Clear and strong.
remoteobba 1 year ago
More videos and guides please :)
LeDgEnDx 1 year ago
This spec makes me think to much..
thatcowguy100 1 year ago
This guy has to be my favorite TGN director!! Love the vids!! :)
Darkfirebuilder 1 year ago
Excellent Arcane Mage Guide! Looking forward to Fire and Frost. :O)
MCiborowski 1 year ago
This has to be one of the most comprehensive guides I've ever seen. Thank you for taking the time to go though each spell and rotation in a complete way. Can you do a HPriest guide? :P
alosii 1 year ago
This guy is really really good!
Congrats, clear voice and explanations, keep it up!
cabron2223 1 year ago
We want a druid now TGN! Plz?
Lightstrike87 1 year ago 14
@Lightstrike87 Hengest's Main toon is a feral druid so their TGN has a druid :P
insanofamo 1 year ago
@insanofamo but he is making mage videos =[
Lightstrike87 1 year ago
@Lightstrike87 He is a druid if you didnt hear in the beginning of the video >.>
cullin919 1 year ago
@Lightstrike87 Hengest IS a Druid!
-Hengest
tgnWorldOfWarcraft 1 year ago 32
I don't play a mage, nor do I care about the mage class talent guides.. but I watched listened to the whole video just because of the soothing voice.
xWatsonx 1 year ago 50
funy i was lf a mage arcane specc cause i am lvling 1 and here ill got 1 dude 5 starts and in the right time
kokainkalle 1 year ago
finally a mage director!!!and this guy seems like his cvideos are going to be very entertaining
akguitar94 1 year ago
headband
bonerboy37 1 year ago
thanks really useful love the voice xD
Masterisaacs 1 year ago
thanks really useful
Masterisaacs 1 year ago
really good guide:D
love arcane and helpt me alot,, btw are you doing pvp asswell?
mrdudetoyourDAD 1 year ago
best mage vid ive seen in a while
Jhonno911 1 year ago
Will ya guys at tgn finally start doing some Rift videos?-.-
RelaxImaDoc 1 year ago
@RelaxImaDoc They have a separate channel for Rift @ user/tgnrift
Authencator 1 year ago
Holy shit! he looks like the guy from Twilight trilogy >_<!
Asianiscool1 1 year ago
oh yeah cast 1 skill very intresting
bluetim33 1 year ago
johnsju!
Tazerman101 1 year ago
EDWARD CULLEN!
magie321 1 year ago
Do a fire one next :)
billybobj390 1 year ago
A part of me hoped that this would be one of Cromar's DPS rundowns, but Hengest is a good second.
pomssi1 1 year ago
hengest made me subscribe to tgn!
Pathrone 1 year ago
Finnaly somethin for Mages!! :D
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joar1337 1 year ago
well you are wrong i dont love it
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Hurrrray a Mage!
I couldn't be any more proud of TGN.
I love you guys.
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Robmeisterflex 1 year ago
thanks for joining TGN :), any chance of a frost mage guide in the same style as this video ?
applegeek18 1 year ago
i was excited until i saw it was by this guy and not cromar
gigasaiyan4 1 year ago
yay fire ftw
1MYCHEMICAl1ROMANCE1 1 year ago
i have the same sound system from logitec (5.1) :P
eurimichi 1 year ago
lololololol your headband <3
Achw3l 1 year ago
yay
1MYCHEMICAl1ROMANCE1 1 year ago
Are you wearing full PvP gear?
terrypercy 1 year ago
U r a pve mage talking about pve. why are u weairing pvp gear.
superkcarlos 1 year ago
this is what tgn needs
GianMayI 1 year ago
Nice videos, helps alot :)
mrsamstringer 1 year ago 2
Im not a mage, but it was still fun watching this! Thanks hengest
Ambister 1 year ago
Jeah
Grimli17 1 year ago
great guide helped me out alot great work as always ^^
Chaotikshadowz 1 year ago
i just arcane blast 4 times then arcane missiles and over over again use mana shit when i need to and im at 50% of all dmg done in most dungeons (lvl 83)
thomaswinzy 1 year ago
very interesting. i may have to give it a try on my mage. it seems pretty complicated and im so use to using fire,
sprinktwink 1 year ago
hmm...i like this guy :D !
GrimDimensions 1 year ago
Amazingly done, keep up the good work. :)
mavericktomars 1 year ago
I play a fire mage atm and this has seriously tempted me to respecc, might go do it now in fact xD thanks Hengest
vasiren 1 year ago