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Mage Specialization

Fire Mage

DPS specialization of the Mage.

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Fire Mage at a glance

Class
Mage
Role
DPS
Armor
Cloth
Resource
Mana
Introduced in
Classic
Sibling specs
2
Spec spells
4
PvP talents
9
Solo Shuffle4,510 rankedtop rating 3,074

Fire Mage spellbook

Spells the Fire specialization teaches or changes, in the game's order.

Hidden passives the client applies to Fire (not shown in the spellbook): Pyroblast Clearcasting Driver, Fire Mage (137019), Stat Negation Aura - Intellect DPS, Mage, Fire Mage (462085), Fire Mage (1256911).

Fire Mage PvP talents

Fire Mage PvP talents.

  • Ethereal BlinkShimmer applies Slow at 100% effectiveness to all enemies you Shimmer through. For each enemy you Shimmer through, the cooldown of Shimmer is reduced by 1 sec, up to 5 sec. Reduces the target's movement speed by 50% for 15 sec. Applies to enemies of the target.
  • Glass CannonFireball, Scorch, and Ignite damage is increased by 25%, but your maximum health is decreased by 30%.
  • Greater PyroblastHurls an immense fiery boulder that deals up to 30% of the target's total health in Fire damage.
  • Ice WallConjures an Ice Wall 30 yards long that obstructs line of sight. The wall has 30% of your maximum health and lasts up to 15 sec.
  • Improved Mass InvisibilityMass Invisibility's cooldown is reduced by 3 min, and it can affect allies in combat.
  • Master ShepherdWhile an enemy player is affected by your Polymorph or Mass Polymorph, your movement speed is increased by 25% and your Versatility is increased by 12%. Additionally, Polymorph and Mass Polymorph no longer heal enemies.
  • Overpowered BarrierIf the barrier is fully consumed, enemies suffer (650% of Spell Power) Frost damage and are slowed by 70% for 4 sec. Reflects 40% of damage absorbed.]?a137020&!a431066[ If the barrier is fully consumed, enemies suffer (650% of Spell Power) Frost damage and are slowed by 70% for 4 sec.]?a137019&!a431066[ Reflects 40% of damage absorbed.][ If the barrier is fully consumed, gain Time Warp for 6 sec.]
  • Ring of FireSummons a Ring of Fire for 8 sec at the target location. Enemies entering the ring are incapacitated and burn for 3% of their total health over 4 sec.
  • World in FlamesEmpower Flamestrike, dealing up to 75% more damage based on enemies' distance to the center of Flamestrike.

Other Mage specializations

Mage appearance sets

Recent Fire Mage hotfixes

  • October 27, 2026 Classes › Mage › Fire

    All damage done increased by 5%. Does not affect PvP combat.

  • October 27, 2026 Player versus Player › Mage › Fire

    Developers’ notes: Fire Mage has continued to overperform, so we’re decreasing its overall damage to bring it in line with expectations.

  • October 27, 2026 Player versus Player › Mage › Fire

    All damage reduced by 5% in PvP combat.

  • October 6, 2026 Player versus Player › Mage › Fire

    World in Flames now empowers Flamestrike to deal up to 75% more damage (was 50%).

  • October 6, 2026 Player versus Player › Mage › Fire

    Glass Cannon now increases the damage of Fireball, Scorch, and Ignite by 25% (was 20%).

  • September 22, 2026 Classes › Mage

    Developers’ notes: For both Fire and Frost, these changes are intended to primarily improve performance in M+, with a smaller impact in raids.

  • September 22, 2026 Classes › Mage › Fire

    Meteor’s damage over time increased by 100%. Does not apply to PvP combat.

  • September 22, 2026 Classes › Mage › Fire › Frostfire

    Dualcasting Adept now increases Flamestrike damage by 15% (was 10%).

Blizzard Entertainment's official hotfix notes, shown in full at the hotfix tracker.

Every Mage hotfix, by date: Mage hotfixes.

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