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
Fire Mage spellbook
Spells the Fire specialization teaches or changes, in the game's order.
FireballReplaces Frostbolt
Mastery: IgniteIf this effect is reapplied, any remaining damage will be added to the new Ignite. Fire Blast causes of your Ignite to spread to nearby enemies.
Hot Streak
Single-Button Assistant
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
Pieces of Galactic Gladiator's Silk Armor.
Galactic Gladiator's Silk Robe
Galactic Gladiator's Silk Gown
Galactic Gladiator's Silk Slippers
Galactic Gladiator's Silk Treads
Galactic Gladiator's Silk Gloves
Galactic Gladiator's Silk Handwraps
Galactic Gladiator's Silk Hat
Galactic Gladiator's Silk Cap
Galactic Gladiator's Silk Leggings
Galactic Gladiator's Silk Trousers
Galactic Gladiator's Silk Mantle
Galactic Gladiator's Silk Amice
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.