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Decided to try out PvE for the first time ever.
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Aldehyde1
Yeah, as the title says, I'm am about to try out PvE (seriously) for the first time ever. I have some problems though.
Armory link:
http://eu.wowarmory.com/character-sheet.xml?r=Sunstrider&n=Madawc
I have played mage for years, since releas actually, but I have -never- played PvE and really put myself into it. This mage is lent to me by a friend, that's why it has some PvE gear.
I am not putting out alot of DPS, it kind of sucks actually. My current FFB spec puts out 1.8-2k dps which kind of blows. It has some minor issues though, I know, but I don't think it's the spec. I've also heard that arcane would be the way to go?
Anyway, I don't really know which items to use to start with. I am obviously going to have to get some new and better gear for the purpose of PvE. Items that could be used for PvE but are not shown on the armory link are:
Heroes' Frostfire Robe.
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=39492#dropped-by
Sash of the Servant.
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=37242
Flow of Knowledge.
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=44912
Boots of Impetuous Ideals.
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=40246
The Soulblade.
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=39424
Ward of the Violet Citadel.
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=40698
Heroes' Frostfire Leggings.
http://www.wowhead.com/?item=39493
That's the gear that I have but as said, I don't know which ones to use to max out my dps.
As for spec, which one is the best to use, is the 57/3/11 best for me? What rotations would I do? My rotation for FFB is a quick scorch and then a living bomb, starting the FFB spam and throw in the instant pyro when it proccs. Always keep the LB on the target as well as the scorch, mainly just FFB spam. Is this totally wrong?
I would also like some advice on which instances I should go for first, what kind of gear I want (arcane wants SP>haste>crit, right?) some general tips for a PvE mage and whatnot.
Basically, I need help and if anyone has actually gone through the trouble of reading all of this and then actually give me some advice(!) - thanks a bunch, I really appreciate it.
-Update- I did an heroic and came up to 2.7k DPS with the FFB spec that I have.
Post by
arissa
Hi :)
I'd recommend you arcane - I'm sure the results would be much, much better, also arcane doesn't require as much hit rating, the rotation is easy, and it's the best raiding spec as of today.
You have 8% hit which is perfect for arcane, but only if you have a shadow priest in the group. Chances are you won't, so try to get it up to 11%.
This is my previous specc, perfect for you because it gives you 6% hit rating:
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I don't use it anymore, due to the fact that I have enough hit to get rid of some points. But it's the standard raiding specc and you should be happy with it :)
Now as for stats and rotation, you'll be looking for mainly spell power, hit rating and haste. Hit is your priority until you have that 11%, but haste is also very important. The rotation is, like I said, very simple: Arcane Blast x 4 and then Arcane Missiles if you have the Missile Barrage buff. Don't cast AM without MBARR, at least I don't. You may have mana problems with your current gear though, so feel free to lower the number of arcane blasts to save some mana.
As for instances and updating your gear, run heroics. Seriously. A lot of good gear comes from emblems of conquest, and once you have that you can start doing some raids, like Naxx or Ulduar. You'll get the tier 8 chest and helm from that. So farm heroics and see where that takes you... getting gear is very easy nowadays.
Hope I helped, good luck!
Post by
Aldehyde1
Yeah, thanks! Just one question, what about the Arcane Barrage, when am I suppossed to use it in the rotation? I have seen several arcane guides where they don't mention when to use that spell. And if you don't use it in the rotation it seems like a wasted talent point.
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Post by
arissa
What Giez said. If your MBARR doesn't procc after 4 stacks of Arcane Blast, you might want to clear the stacks with Arcane Barrage to start over - otherwise it's pretty heavy on your mana. I don't include it in my rotation, but it's very useful when you have to move.
Forgot to mention gems in my previous post. As you upgrade your gear, don't gem straight haste - go for spell power/haste gems and spell power/spirit (to activate your meta). Your meta gem should be the
Chaotic Skyflare Diamond
, it requires 2 blue gems to work. Other than that, gem pure spell power unless the socket bonus is like +7 or +9 sp. At least that's how I gem. Socket bonuses are often not worth going for.
Oh, another thing I forgot to mention in my first post, is that you should run Trial of the Champion 5 man in normal mode until
Abyssal Rune
drops. It's a really nice trinket ^^
Post by
Aldehyde1
Well, that makes sense. I tried the specc and got up to 3.2k+ DPS but there's definitely room for improvement, in my rotation that is (the gear aspect is pretty obvious). So when is a good time to use Arcane Power, Icy Veins and PoM?
Post by
arissa
I use PoM whenever possible, and Arcane Power+Icy Veins at the beginning of the fight, unless I know that they won't be ready for Bloodlust. Works best mixed with BL, so save them for that, or just pop them right at the start, and then when you know you will be able to make the best of it, as in, you know you won't have to move. Oh and use molten armor of course ^^
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