Cataclysm Classic Frost Mage Guide

This page contains all relevant information needed for Frost Mages for the release of Cataclysm Classic. Be sure to check back as we get closer to the release date, as this page will be updated with the latest information as it becomes available. This guide will be updated, if new theorycrafting findings require it.

For PVP, yes! Unfortunately, for PvE, Frost Mage is the weakest link.

Strengths

• Most viable PvP spec.
• Best controlling, slowing, CCing abilities of all Mage specs.
• High burst damage for solo and group play.
• High survivability.

Weaknesses

• Not as good PvE damage as other Mage specs.
• Weaker AoE than Fire spec.
• Can have issues with mana management.

Alliance: Worgen. Viciousness gives 1% Critical Strike Chance. While Heroic Presence from Draenei can be better when you are crit capped by gear, the Darkflight ability is what makes Worgens the best overall Alliance race.

Horde: Troll. Berserking gives 20% Haste for 10 seconds. Over it's 3 minute-cooldown, it is roughly the same average haste as Time is Money from Goblins. However, if Berserking is used correctly, in the Fire Meta spec, it boosts the damage of Combustion a lot. Therefore, Troll is considered to be the best choice, with Goblin being close. For Frost it does not matter all too much if you are Goblin or Troll, but Troll is BiS overall.

Cataclysm aims to balance most professions to provide a roughly equal increase in bonus stats, with the average being around 80 stat points. However, each profession has its unique advantages and disadvantages, which can make some slightly stronger than others. However, two professions stand out:

1. Tailoring — provides the Lightweave Embroidery unique cloak enchant, which is an important proc, because it helps you maximize your damage when all your damage procs are up during Time Warp and Icy Veins.
2. Engineering — is very solid with Synapse Springs and can be used together with a regular enchant. Further, this enchant can be utilized to further amplify your damage during Icy Veins, because you can time it. Nitro Boosts and Grounded Plasma Shield, can both be very useful and Engineering allows you the continued use of of explosives, such as Saronite Bombs.

Addons and macros are beneficial to Mages in Cataclysm because they enhance gameplay efficiency by automating complex sequences of actions and providing crucial real-time information, such as cooldown timers and enemy debuffs. This allows Mages to maximize their damage output and responsiveness in both PvE and PvP scenarios.