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117 Mage changes logged in the WoW Forever beta (9 buffs, 8 nerfs), newest first, each with its source.

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27 October 2026

  • Changed

    Improved Channeling

    ArcaneDatamined

    Now: Gives your Arcane Missiles spell a 100% chance and your Arcane Blast and Arcane Wrath spells a 70% chance to not lose casting time when you take damage. Was: Gives you a 100% chance to avoid interruption caused by damage while channeling Arcane Missiles and a 70% chance while casting Arcane Blast or Arcane Wrath.

    Details for Improved Channeling

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · live build 1.60.1.70630

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  • Changed

    Ice Barrier

    Datamined

    4 ranks changed. Rank 4: Now: Shield yourself, absorbing ? damage and increasing your Frost damage by 3% for 1 min. While shielded, your Frost damage is increased by an additional 3% and you do not lose casting time when you take damage. Was: Instantly shields you, absorbing 819 damage. Lasts 1 min. While the shield holds, your spellcasts will not be interrupted or delayed from taking damage.

    Details for Ice Barrier

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · live build 1.60.1.70630

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  • Changed

    Missile Barrage

    ArcaneDatamined

    Now: Gives your Arcane Blast spell a 40% chance, and your Arcane Wrath, Fireball, Frostbolt, Frost Blast, and Frostfire Bolt spells a 20% chance to reduce the channeled duration of your next Arcane Missiles spell by 50%, reduce the Mana cost by 100%, and missiles fire every 0.5 sec. Was: Gives your Arcane Blast spell a 40% chance, your Arcane Missile hits a 10% chance, and your Arcane Wrath, Fireball, Frostbolt, and Frostfire Bolt spells a 20% chance to reduce the channeled duration of your next Arcane Missiles spell by 50%, reduce the Mana cost by 100%, and missiles fire every 0.5 sec.

    Details for Missile Barrage

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · live build 1.60.1.70630

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  • Changed

    Elemental Precision

    FrostDatamined

    Now 3 ranks, was 5. Now: Improves your chance to hit with Frost and Fire spells by 6%. Was: Improves your chance to hit with Frost and Fire spells by 5%.

    Details for Elemental Precision

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · live build 1.60.1.70630

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  • Changed

    Winter's Chill

    FrostDatamined

    Now: Gives your Frostbolt, Frost Blast, and Fingers of Frost empowered Ice Lance spells a 100% chance to apply Winter's Chill, increasing the target's damage taken from your next Cone of Cold by 5% and it gains an additional 7% of your spell damage, stacking up to 5 times. Was: Gives your Frost damage spells a 100% chance to apply the Winter's Chill effect, which increases the damage done by your Cone of Cold spell to the target by 40%, stacking up to 5 times.

    Details for Winter's Chill

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · live build 1.60.1.70630

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  • Changed

    Engrave Belt - Missile Barrage

    Datamined

    Now: Engrave your belt with the Missile Barrage rune: Gives your Arcane Blast spell a 40% chance, and your Arcane Wrath, Fireball, Frostbolt, Frost Blast, and Frostfire Bolt spells a 20% chance to reduce the channeled duration of your next Arcane Missiles spell by 50%, reduce the Mana cost by 100%, and missiles fire every 0.5 sec. Was: Engrave your belt with the Missile Barrage rune: Gives your Arcane Blast spell a 40% chance, your Arcane Missile hits a 10% chance, and your Arcane Wrath, Fireball, Frostbolt, and Frostfire Bolt spells a 20% chance to reduce the channeled duration of your next Arcane Missiles spell by 50%, reduce the Mana cost by 100%, and missiles fire every 0.5 sec.

    Details for Engrave Belt - Missile Barrage

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · live build 1.60.1.70630

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  • Changed

    Ice Barrier

    FrostDatamined

    Now: Shield yourself, absorbing ? damage and increasing your Frost damage by 3% for 1 min. While shielded, your Frost damage is increased by an additional 3% and you do not lose casting time when you take damage. Was: Instantly shields you, absorbing 447 damage. Lasts 1 min. While the shield holds, your spellcasts will not be interrupted or delayed from taking damage.

    Details for Ice Barrier

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · live build 1.60.1.70630

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  • Changed

    Frost Warding

    FrostDatamined

    Now: Increases the Armor and resistances granted by your Frost Armor and Ice Armor spells by 30%, gives your Frost Ward a 20% chance to negate the warded damage spell, and increases the amount absorbed by your Ice Barrier and Frost Ward by 20%. Was: Increases the Armor and resistance given by your Frost Armor and Ice Armor spells by 30%. In addition, gives your Frost Ward a 20% chance to reflect Frost spells and effects while active.

    Details for Frost Warding

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · live build 1.60.1.70630

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  • Changed

    Eureka!

    Datamined

    Now: Your damaging abilities have their Mana cost reduced by 10% and deal 10% more damage for 8 sec. Was: Your damaging abilities have their Mana cost reduced by 10% and deal 10% more damage.

    Details for Eureka!

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · live build 1.60.1.70630

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  • Changed

    Piercing Ice

    FrostDatamined

    No longer in the Frost tree. It read: Increases the damage done by your Frost spells by 6%.

    Details for Piercing Ice

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · live build 1.60.1.70630

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  • Changed

    Frost Ward

    Datamined

    5 ranks changed. Rank 5: Now: Absorbs ? Frost damage. Lasts 30 sec. Was: Absorbs 913 Frost damage. Lasts 30 sec.

    Details for Frost Ward

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · live build 1.60.1.70630

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16 October 2026

  • Changed

    Engrave Gloves - Ice Lance

    Datamined

    Engrave your gloves with the Ice Lance rune: Deals 34 to 40 Frost damage to an enemy target. Deals 200% increased damage to Frozen targets.

    Before300%After200%

    Details for Engrave Gloves - Ice Lance

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425

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  • Changed

    Engrave Gloves - Arcane Blast

    Datamined

    Now: Engrave your gloves with the Arcane Blast rune: Blasts the target with energy, dealing 34 to 38 Arcane damage. Each time you cast Arcane Blast, you gain 15% of your Intellect as Spell Damage and the mana cost of Arcane Blast is increased by 175%. Effect stacks up to 4 times and lasts 15 sec from time of initial application. Was: Engrave your gloves with the Arcane Blast rune: Blasts the target with energy, dealing 57 to 65 Arcane damage. Each time you cast Arcane Blast, the damage of all your other spells is increased by 10% and the mana cost of Arcane Blast is increased by 175%. Effect stacks up to 4 times and lasts 8 sec or until any other damage spell is cast.

    Details for Engrave Gloves - Arcane Blast

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425

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  • Changed

    Ice Lance

    Datamined

    6 ranks changed. Rank 6: Deals 136 to 160 Frost damage to an enemy target. Deals 200% increased damage to Frozen targets.

    Before300%After200%

    Details for Ice Lance

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425

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  • Changed

    Winter's Chill

    FrostDatamined

    Now: Gives your Frost damage spells a 100% chance to apply the Winter's Chill effect, which increases the damage done by your Cone of Cold spell to the target by 40%, stacking up to 5 times. Was: Gives your Frost damage spells a 100% chance to apply the Winter's Chill effect, which increases the chance your Ice Lance and Frostbolt spells will critically hit the target by 2% for 15 sec. Stacks up to 5 times.

    Details for Winter's Chill

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425

    Link to this change
  • Changed

    Heating Up

    FireDatamined

    Now: Non-periodic critical strikes with Fireball, Frostfire Bolt, Fire Blast, and Scorch reduce the cast time of your next Pyroblast cast within 20 sec by 25%, stacking up to 3 times. Fire Blast grants an additional stack every time it deals damage. Was: Non-periodic critical strikes with Fireball, Frostfire Bolt, Fire Blast, and Scorch reduce the cast time of your next Pyroblast cast within 20 sec by 25%, stacking up to 3 times.

    Details for Heating Up

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425

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  • Changed

    Wake of Fire

    FireDatamined · Removed

    No longer in the Fire tree. It read: Reduces the cooldown of your Fire Blast spell by 2 sec. Killing a non-trivial target increases the critical strike chance of your next Fire Blast cast within 30 sec by 50%.

    Details for Wake of Fire

    Evidence DataminedAvailability RemovedSource date

    Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425

    Link to this change
  • Changed

    Improved Channeling

    ArcaneDatamined

    Now: Gives you a 100% chance to avoid interruption caused by damage while channeling Arcane Missiles and a 70% chance while casting Arcane Blast or Arcane Wrath. Was: Gives you a 100% chance to avoid interruption caused by damage while channeling Arcane Missiles and a 70% chance while casting Arcane Blast.

    Details for Improved Channeling

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425

    Link to this change
  • Changed

    Eureka!

    Datamined

    Now: Your damaging abilities have their Mana cost reduced by 10% and deal 10% more damage. Was: Your next 3 damaging abilities have their Mana cost reduced by 10% and deal 10% more damage.

    Details for Eureka!

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425

    Link to this change
  • New

    Arcane Wrath

    Datamined

    New class spell: Launches a projectile of pure Arcane energy at the enemy target, causing 122 to 146 Arcane damage. This spell gains additional Spell Damage equal to 5% of your maximum Mana.

    Details for Arcane Wrath

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425

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  • New

    Frost Blast

    Datamined

    New class spell: Quickly launch a weak blast of frost at the enemy, causing 80 to 88 Frost damage and slowing movement speed by 40% for 9 sec.

    Details for Frost Blast

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425

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  • Changed

    Engrave Cloak - Arcane Barrage

    Datamined

    Engrave your cloak with the Arcane Barrage rune: Launches several missiles at the enemy target, causing 622 to 761 Arcane damage. This spell also has a 50% to trigger Missile Barrage.

    Before25%After50%

    Details for Engrave Cloak - Arcane Barrage

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425

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  • Changed

    Arcane Blast

    ArcaneDatamined

    Now: Blasts the target with energy, dealing 34 to 38 Arcane damage. Each time you cast Arcane Blast, you gain 15% of your Intellect as Spell Damage and the mana cost of Arcane Blast is increased by 175%. Effect stacks up to 4 times and lasts 15 sec from time of initial application. Was: Blasts the target with energy, dealing 57 to 65 Arcane damage. Each time you cast Arcane Blast, the damage of all your other spells is increased by 10% and the mana cost of Arcane Blast is increased by 175%. Effect stacks up to 4 times and lasts 8 sec or until any other damage spell is cast.

    Details for Arcane Blast

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425

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  • Changed

    Critical Mass

    FireDatamined

    Now 5 ranks, was 3. Now: Increases the critical strike chance of your Fire spells by 10%. Was: Increases the critical strike chance of your Fire spells by 6%.

    Details for Critical Mass

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425

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  • Changed

    Arctic Reach

    FrostDatamined

    Now: Increases the range of your Frostbolt, Frost Blast, and Blizzard spells and the radius of your Frost Nova and Cone of Cold spells by 20%. Was: Increases the range of your Frostbolt and Blizzard spells and the radius of your Frost Nova and Cone of Cold spells by 20%.

    Details for Arctic Reach

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425

    Link to this change
  • Changed

    Missile Barrage

    ArcaneDatamined

    Now 2 ranks, was 1. Now: Gives your Arcane Blast spell a 40% chance, your Arcane Missile hits a 10% chance, and your Arcane Wrath, Fireball, Frostbolt, and Frostfire Bolt spells a 20% chance to reduce the channeled duration of your next Arcane Missiles spell by 50%, reduce the Mana cost by 100%, and missiles fire every 0.5 sec. Was: Gives your Arcane Blast spell a 40% chance, and your Fireball, Frostbolt, and Frostfire Bolt spells a 20% chance to reduce the channeled duration of your next Arcane Missiles spell by 50%, reduce the Mana cost by 100%, and missiles fire every 0.5 sec.

    Details for Missile Barrage

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425

    Link to this change
  • Changed

    Fire Power

    FireDatamined

    Now 3 ranks, was 5. Now: Increases the damage done by your Fire spells by 3% per your Fire effects on the target, up to a maximum increase of 12%. Effects which mix multiple schools of magic do not qualify. Was: Increases the damage done by your Fire spells by 10%.

    Details for Fire Power

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425

    Link to this change
  • New

    Improved Fire Blast

    FireDatamined

    New talent in the Fire tree: Reduces the cooldown of your Fire Blast spell by 2 sec and increases its range by 15 yards.

    Details for Improved Fire Blast

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425

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  • Changed

    Improved Frostbolt

    FrostDatamined

    Now: Reduces the casting time of your Frostbolt and Frost Blast spells by 0.5 sec. Was: Reduces the casting time of your Frostbolt spell by 0.5 sec.

    Details for Improved Frostbolt

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425

    Link to this change
  • Changed

    Arcane Blast

    Datamined

    5 ranks changed. Rank 5: Now: Blasts the target with energy, dealing 218 to 254 Arcane damage. Each time you cast Arcane Blast, you gain 15% of your Intellect as Spell Damage and the mana cost of Arcane Blast is increased by 175%. Effect stacks up to 4 times and lasts 15 sec from time of initial application. Was: Blasts the target with energy, dealing 364 to 424 Arcane damage. Each time you cast Arcane Blast, the damage of all your other spells is increased by 10% and the mana cost of Arcane Blast is increased by 175%. Effect stacks up to 4 times and lasts 8 sec or until any other damage spell is cast.

    Details for Arcane Blast

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425

    Link to this change
  • Changed

    Cone of Cold

    Datamined

    5 ranks changed. Rank 5: Now: Targets in a cone in front of the caster take 328 to 358 Frost damage and are slowed by 40% for 6 sec. The first 4 targets hit by this cone are slowed by an additional 10% for an additional 3 sec. Was: Targets in a cone in front of the caster take 328 to 358 Frost damage and are slowed by 40% for 6 sec.

    Details for Cone of Cold

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425

    Link to this change
  • Changed

    Arcane Barrage

    Datamined

    Launches several missiles at the enemy target, causing 622 to 761 Arcane damage. This spell also has a 50% to trigger Missile Barrage.

    Before25%After50%

    Details for Arcane Barrage

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425

    Link to this change
  • Changed

    Engrave Belt - Missile Barrage

    Datamined

    Now: Engrave your belt with the Missile Barrage rune: Gives your Arcane Blast spell a 40% chance, your Arcane Missile hits a 10% chance, and your Arcane Wrath, Fireball, Frostbolt, and Frostfire Bolt spells a 20% chance to reduce the channeled duration of your next Arcane Missiles spell by 50%, reduce the Mana cost by 100%, and missiles fire every 0.5 sec. Was: Engrave your belt with the Missile Barrage rune: Gives your Arcane Blast spell a 40% chance, and your Fireball, Frostbolt, and Frostfire Bolt spells a 20% chance to reduce the channeled duration of your next Arcane Missiles spell by 50%, reduce the Mana cost by 100%, and missiles fire every 0.5 sec.

    Details for Engrave Belt - Missile Barrage

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425

    Link to this change
  • Changed

    Ice Lance

    FrostDatamined

    Deals 28 to 32 Frost damage to an enemy target. Deals 200% increased damage to Frozen targets.

    Before300%After200%

    Details for Ice Lance

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425

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  • Changed

    Engrave Helm - Hot Streak

    Datamined

    Now: Engrave your helm with the Hot Streak rune: Non-periodic critical strikes with Fireball, Frostfire Bolt, Fire Blast, and Scorch reduce the cast time of your next Pyroblast cast within 20 sec by 25%, stacking up to 3 times. Fire Blast grants an additional stack every time it deals damage. Was: Engrave your helm with the Hot Streak rune: Non-periodic critical strikes with Fireball, Frostfire Bolt, Fire Blast, and Scorch reduce the cast time of your next Pyroblast cast within 20 sec by 25%, stacking up to 3 times.

    Details for Engrave Helm - Hot Streak

    Evidence DataminedAvailability AvailableSource date

    Game files · beta build 1.60.1.70425

    Link to this change
  • Rework

    Wake of Fire

    FireDatamined · Unknown

    Reverted back to Improved Fire Blast, no longer bonuses on kill, now increases Fire Blast range

    Recorded value+8/15 yd range

    Details for Wake of Fire

    Evidence DataminedAvailability UnknownSource date

    WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15

    Source excerpt: “Wake of Fire: Talent reverted back to Improved Fire Blast and no longer grants a bonus when the Mage kills a target.”

    Link to this change
  • Changed

    Critical Mass

    FireDatamined · Unknown

    Max points increased allowing higher total critical strike bonus

    Recorded value5 points, 10% crit

    Details for Critical Mass

    Evidence DataminedAvailability UnknownSource date

    WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15

    Source excerpt: “Mages can now spend up to 5 points in this talent for 10% total critical strike increase.”

    Link to this change
  • Fix

    Presence of Mind

    Arcane

    Fixed not being consumed by spell casts

    Details for Presence of Mind

    Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date

    WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15

    Source excerpt: “Fixed an issue where Presence of Mind would not be consumed by spell casts.”

    Link to this change
  • New

    Frost Blast

    FrostDatamined · Unknown

    New Frost spell, 1.5 sec cast, deals low frost damage and slows/chills, benefits from Frostbolt talents

    Recorded value1.5 sec cast

    Details for Frost Blast

    Evidence DataminedAvailability UnknownSource date

    WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15

    Source excerpt: “New spell Frost Blast. 1.5 second cast. Deals low frost damage.”

    Link to this change
  • Rework

    Winter's Chill

    FrostDatamined · Unknown

    Redesigned: no longer increases crit chance, instead boosts Cone of Cold damage per stack, consumed on next Cone of Cold

    Details for Winter's Chill

    Evidence DataminedAvailability UnknownSource date

    WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15

    Source excerpt: “Instead, it causes Cone of Cold to deal 40% increase damage per stack of Winter's Chill on the target, consumed by next Cone of Cold.”

    Link to this change
  • Fix

    Missile Barrage

    Arcane

    Fixed reducing cost and duration of a second Arcane Missiles cast

    Details for Missile Barrage

    Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date

    WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15

    Source excerpt: “Fixed an issue where Missile Barrage could reduce the cost and duration of a second Arcane Missiles cast.”

    Link to this change
  • Nerf

    Ice Lance

    FrostDatamined · Unknown

    Damage bonus vs Frozen targets reduced

    Before300%After200%

    Details for Ice Lance

    Evidence DataminedAvailability UnknownSource date

    WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15

    Source excerpt: “Ice Lance damage against Frozen targets changed to a 200% increase (Was 300%).”

    Link to this change
  • Buff

    Cone of Cold

    FrostDatamined · Unknown

    First 4 targets hit get extra movement speed slow and longer slow duration

    Recorded value+10% slow, +3 sec duration

    Details for Cone of Cold

    Evidence DataminedAvailability UnknownSource date

    WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15

    Source excerpt: “Movement speed of the first 4 targets hit is decreased by an additional 10% and the slow lasts an additional 3 seconds on those targets.”

    Link to this change
  • Fix

    Clearcasting

    Datamined · Unknown

    No longer rolls per target struck, no longer procs from Dampen/Amplify Magic or out-of-combat casts

    Details for Clearcasting

    Evidence DataminedAvailability UnknownSource date

    WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15

    Source excerpt: “Clearingcast now correctly does not roll for every target struck by a spell.”

    Link to this change
  • Rework

    Fire Power

    FireDatamined · Unknown

    Redesigned to 3 points, damage bonus scales with Fire effects on target up to a cap

    Recorded value1/2/3% per effect, max 12%

    Details for Fire Power

    Evidence DataminedAvailability UnknownSource date

    WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15

    Source excerpt: “Increases damage done by Fire spells by 1/2/3% per the Mage's Fire effects on the target, up to a maximum increase of 12%.”

    Link to this change
  • Changed

    Heating Up

    FireDatamined · Unknown

    No longer consumed if Presence of Mind was active for Pyroblast cast; now always gains an extra charge from Fire Blast

    Details for Heating Up

    Evidence DataminedAvailability UnknownSource date

    WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15

    Source excerpt: “Heating Up is no longer consumed if the Mage also had Presence of Mind active for the Pyroblast cast.”

    Link to this change
  • Rework

    Winter's Chill

    FrostDatamined · Unknown

    Further redesign: now a proc chance from Frostbolt/Frost Blast/Fingers of Frost Ice Lance that boosts next Cone of Cold damage and adds spell damage per stack

    Details for Winter's Chill

    Evidence DataminedAvailability UnknownSource date

    WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15

    Source excerpt: “increasing the target's damage taken from your next Cone of Cold by 5% and it gains an additional 7% of your spell damage, stacking up to 5 times”

    Link to this change
  • Fix

    Frost Channeling

    FireDatamined · Unknown

    Now correctly reduces the Mage's threat

    Details for Frost Channeling

    Evidence DataminedAvailability UnknownSource date

    WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15

    Source excerpt: “Frost Channeling now correctly reduces the Mage's threat.”

    Link to this change
  • New

    Frost Blast

    New level 24 Mage spell dealing damage and slowing target 40%, affected by Frostbolt talents

    Recorded valuelevel 24, 40% slow

    Details for Frost Blast

    Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date

    WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15

    Source excerpt: “This new spell is learned at level 24. It deals damage and slows the target's movement by 40%.”

    Link to this change
  • Rework

    Arcane Blast

    Arcane

    Redesigned as 1.5 sec cast granting stacking spell damage buff lasting 15 sec; damage and coefficients reduced 40%

    Details for Arcane Blast

    Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date

    WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15

    Source excerpt: “the effect now lasts 15 seconds from when it is first applied, instead of just until the next spell cast. Mana cost unchanged, but damage done and Spell Damage coefficients both reduced 40%.”

    Link to this change
  • Fix

    Frostbite and Fingers of Frost

    FrostDatamined · Unknown

    Fixed not activating from Ice Armor and Frost Armor spells

    Details for Frostbite and Fingers of Frost

    Evidence DataminedAvailability UnknownSource date

    WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15

    Source excerpt: “Fixed an issue preventing Frostbite and Fingers of Frost from activating from your Ice Armor and Frost Armor spells.”

    Link to this change
  • Rework

    Missile Barrage

    Arcane

    Moved to first row as a 2-point talent, now grants chance for Arcane Missiles hits to trigger it

    Recorded valuerow 1, 2-point

    Details for Missile Barrage

    Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date

    WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15

    Source excerpt: “This talent has moved to the first row and become a 2-point talent.”

    Link to this change
  • New

    New Fire spell (Pyroblast-adjacent)

    FireDatamined · Unknown

    New Fire spell deals base damage similar to Fireball with added Spell Power scaling from max Mana

    Recorded value3.5 sec cast, 6 sec CD

    Details for New Fire spell (Pyroblast-adjacent)

    Evidence DataminedAvailability UnknownSource date

    WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15

    Source excerpt: “This new spell deals base damage similar to Fireball, with a 3.5 second cast”

    Link to this change
  • Rework

    Arcane Blast

    Arcane

    Redesigned as 1.5 sec cast granting stacking spell damage buff lasting 15 sec; damage and coefficients reduced 40%

    Details for Arcane Blast

    Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date

    WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15

    Source excerpt: “the effect now lasts 15 seconds from when it is first applied, instead of just until the next spell cast”

    Link to this change
  • New

    Arcane Wrath

    Arcane

    New 16-point gold medal talent added

    Details for Arcane Wrath

    Evidence Patch notesAvailability AvailableSource date

    WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15

    Source excerpt: “Arcane Wrath: New 16-point gold medal talent.”

    Link to this change
  • Fix

    Ice Block

    Datamined · Unknown

    Fixed Ice Block being too transparent

    Details for Ice Block

    Evidence DataminedAvailability UnknownSource date

    WoW Forever Beta Development Notes – Updated October 15

    Source excerpt: “Fixed an issue where Ice Block was too transparent.”

    Link to this change

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