Arcane Mage PvE Guide

The War WithinPatch 11.0.2

Rotation and Cooldowns

This rotation guide should help give a basic understanding of what to do, what's most important, and how to prioritize Arcane Mage abilities and cooldowns.

Single Target

Start with Evocation for the Intellect buff.

For Intellect buff and Clearcasting procs.
Consume Clearcasting from Evocation.
Use when available.
Use when at 4 Arcane Charges.
Cast after Arcane Barrage while it's traveling.
Use when off cooldown and no other cooldowns active.
Use as filler when no other abilities are available.

Begin with Evocation, then follow with Arcane Missiles and Arcane Surge. Use Arcane Barrage at 4 Arcane Charges, followed by Touch Of The Magi. Fill with Arcane Blast as needed.

AoE

Initiate with Evocation for the Intellect buff.

For Intellect buff and Clearcasting procs.
Use when at 0 or 1 Arcane Charges.
Consume Clearcasting from Evocation.
Use when available.
Use when at 4 Arcane Charges.
Cast after Arcane Barrage while it's traveling.
Use when off cooldown and no other cooldowns active.
Use as filler when no other abilities are available.

Start with Evocation, then Arcane Orb if charges are low. Follow with Arcane Missiles and Arcane Surge. Use Arcane Barrage at 4 charges, then Touch Of The Magi. Fill with Arcane Blast as needed.

Cooldowns

Use cooldowns strategically during your rotation.

Use to fully regenerate Mana.
Use for a significant damage boost after draining Mana.
Use to enhance damage on a target.
Use to reduce cooldowns and increase damage.

Prioritize Evocation for Mana regeneration, Arcane Surge for burst damage, and Touch Of The Magi to amplify damage on targets.