Arcane is a super simple spec designed to be a stationary glass cannon of damage. It doesn't move. It doesn't have very many cooldowns or mechanics (besides mana management) but it does a lot of damage. I think its a great beginner spec and a great spec for just pure burst.
If youre talking about the one that shows his arcane charges in the middle of the screen its TellMeWhen and just set it to debuff and set the stack to 1 minimum.
I remember when arcane barrage was not part of the dps rotation it was just a move to use when you had to run out of the fire.....so glad those days are over
I've been just rolling arcane as of now, higher single target damage output and some nice "AOE" with spreading living bomb and less of a headache than fire. I'll give fire a go in 5.2 for sure though.
I like simple you see. Im the kind of guy who loves to keep a neat UI. So ALL I have are 5 big buttons, and the unit frames :P I love it. Its simple yet to master it and to get everything in perfect symphony is still challenging. Everyone has their own way. you dump the charges I use scorch and missiles to simply give me time to regenerate mana but I NEVER dump charges in single target
Arcane is actually the top DPS overall in the game so in my opinion it is not a weak class quite frankly its strong but only when you arent being targeted
just wondering, but why is the volume on your intro videos soooo much louder then the actual video sound? if the video volume is lets say.... a 40 the intro volume is at least a 90.
I saw a frost mage in my dungeon the other day doing a steady 70k sometimes up to 115k. I couldnt figure out how the hell he was doing that, I looked at his gear and his casts and didnt see anything specual xP
Actually frost bomb doesn't take into account what buffs you have when you cast it, it takes the buffs into account when it explodes. As a guy who is trying to correct someone's game play I would strongly suggest doing some kind of research before correcting someone.
Currently, according to noxxic and many people on mmochampion, Arcane is the way to go, as it is the highest DPS of the three specs. Frost does 2nd best dps. And fire is apparently the worst raiding spec at the moment.
Indeed, this is a basic guide. However basic things such as using Frostnova for frost bomb/shatter combos is as basic as it gets, yet not once did 'Preach' use the shatter mechanic. He made basic AND advanced mistakes. To be fair I don't need to watch his videos for help, seeing as I would rate myself 10/10 for every spec (Having achieved WoL rankings for every DPS and healing spec in the game) I just get pissed off seeing people make guides that are wrong and giving out bad information.
GG you can count and be over-analytical. It's labelled as a BASIC guide. Which i'm sure you won't agree.. is a guide on the basics, not getting every ounce of dps out every second.
Just go make your own video if you have this many issues with his. He explains everything that you need to know. Consider how many videos he puts out, on multiple classes and specs. Noticing mistakes helps people learn more than watching zero mistakes imo. Anyway, watch the video again and count how many times he jumped, or said barrage....clearly you are a baller at counting.
So you didn't even get top of WoL while the content was fresh in cata? Everyone knows after the first month or so WoL means nothing. BTW dps and healing specs is all of them except 4.. That's quite a few.
I didnlt say every spec. Just DPS and Healing specs. Also it was not hard to get 10 toons to 85 and gear them up. (and no, I don't have 10 toons at 90 yet incase your asking, most of them are staying at 85 until we kill Sha of Fear then I can focus on my alts.)
Dpswise, sure arcane is better. If you're content with being a turret fire is the way to go if you like fast paced mobility and the occasional moment where RNG makes you temporarily higher than arcane. Want to be a skilless tool that has no idea how stupid their class is? Play frost
Actually :P acrane is the best pve spec :P acrane hit's 1.9mil with full 560 ilvl + frost does 700k 560 ilvl fire does 987k with ilvl 560 i did all these just to test it :)
Actually there is only 21 Frostbombs cast in this video. Also the message is far from being clear. I can point out about 35 mistakes you made in this video. I know it was a 5 man and they are not too serious but when you are teaching people how to play this game like a 'baller' then I would at least expect you not to upload a video full of basic mistakes. If you played like that normally then it's fine, just don't upload videos of you playing bad and then label it a 'how to play guide'
Well then lets see you trying to help the general WoW gaming population? oh wait. You go feel good about yourself with your WoL rankings that don't matter. :) BTW, top in every class/spec geared and leveled to the cap, i smell lies.
Arcane is a super simple spec designed to be a stationary glass cannon of damage. It doesn't move. It doesn't have very many cooldowns or mechanics (besides mana management) but it does a lot of damage. I think its a great beginner spec and a great spec for just pure burst.
If youre talking about the one that shows his arcane charges in the middle of the screen its TellMeWhen and just set it to debuff and set the stack to 1 minimum.
I remember when arcane barrage was not part of the dps rotation it was just a move to use when you had to run out of the fire.....so glad those days are over
I would expect these actions maybe in the advanced playstyle video, which will be next year, but not in the "Basic Dps Guide".
Keep up the good work Preach, you the baller!
And welcome back.
13:55,,,,"You take it easy and play fire." LOL This is why I watch preach =D
I've been just rolling arcane as of now, higher single target damage output and some nice "AOE" with spreading living bomb and less of a headache than fire. I'll give fire a go in 5.2 for sure though.
Arcane is now about staying at 6 charges and using scorch and arcane missiles to regain mana. Only using arcane barrage of you really have to
Love it preach fire and frost are my fav spec
I like simple you see. Im the kind of guy who loves to keep a neat UI. So ALL I have are 5 big buttons, and the unit frames :P I love it. Its simple yet to master it and to get everything in perfect symphony is still challenging. Everyone has their own way. you dump the charges I use scorch and missiles to simply give me time to regenerate mana but I NEVER dump charges in single target
what addons do you use for the damage display on the side and the big yellow numbers? great vids..
I'm honestly curious to see what he has to say about frost. I've seen a good amount of mages going frost for pie at 90.
it's not an addon, it comes with the blizzard standard UI
press [Loot] or whatever in the chat when there is a roll, that window pops up
Arcane is actually the top DPS overall in the game so in my opinion it is not a weak class quite frankly its strong but only when you arent being targeted
Hey! It's the rest of yesterday's arcane video!
I don't diss arcane because EVERY mage was Arcane before 4.3. I feel the nostalgia.
i'm pretty sure there's a blue post somewhere stating that Mages will forever be the best class ever.
Preach what do you make of fire now due to the nerfs to combustion and critical mass in a 5.1 "hot fix"?
just wondering, but why is the volume on your intro videos soooo much louder then the actual video sound? if the video volume is lets say.... a 40 the intro volume is at least a 90.
awesome vid preach
I saw a frost mage in my dungeon the other day doing a steady 70k sometimes up to 115k. I couldnt figure out how the hell he was doing that, I looked at his gear and his casts and didnt see anything specual xP
I use MikScrollingbattleText. I'm pretty sure that's what he's using. There's another addon that's very similar, but I forgot it's name.
It is true, but the rotation he is using with dumping charges as soon as you have them isn't giving the optimal dps unfortunately.
Actually frost bomb doesn't take into account what buffs you have when you cast it, it takes the buffs into account when it explodes. As a guy who is trying to correct someone's game play I would strongly suggest doing some kind of research before correcting someone.
Currently, according to noxxic and many people on mmochampion, Arcane is the way to go, as it is the highest DPS of the three specs. Frost does 2nd best dps. And fire is apparently the worst raiding spec at the moment.
Indeed, this is a basic guide. However basic things such as using Frostnova for frost bomb/shatter combos is as basic as it gets, yet not once did 'Preach' use the shatter mechanic. He made basic AND advanced mistakes. To be fair I don't need to watch his videos for help, seeing as I would rate myself 10/10 for every spec (Having achieved WoL rankings for every DPS and healing spec in the game) I just get pissed off seeing people make guides that are wrong and giving out bad information.
GG you can count and be over-analytical. It's labelled as a BASIC guide. Which i'm sure you won't agree.. is a guide on the basics, not getting every ounce of dps out every second.
preach, on a straight on boss fight, what is stronger, fire or arcane?
Only you could make an Arcane mage look like a powerful class Preacher.... xD
awesome thank you! i love arcane
Well since this video was made for 5.1 and at the end of it he says to go play fire... i'm guessing he would say fire is still bad ass :)
"But not enough to tickle my nuts" in that northern accent was ACE!
Just go make your own video if you have this many issues with his. He explains everything that you need to know. Consider how many videos he puts out, on multiple classes and specs. Noticing mistakes helps people learn more than watching zero mistakes imo. Anyway, watch the video again and count how many times he jumped, or said barrage....clearly you are a baller at counting.
that's pretty anal dude, get over it. There are like a hundred frost bomb casts in this video, i think the message is pretty clear.
okay ive been playing wow for 5 years, downed lich king and was at the front of every boss and whatever, but that made literally no sense
Anyone knows the name of the addon that shows you the roll after killing a boss?
5.2 nerfed the hell out of arcane, including RoP. Have your opinions changed any because of it?
So you didn't even get top of WoL while the content was fresh in cata? Everyone knows after the first month or so WoL means nothing. BTW dps and healing specs is all of them except 4.. That's quite a few.
I think when you have more charges ur arcane barrage does more dmg. Arcane is my favorite Mage spec and fire is my least favourite.
we are ballers and get the overall picture right? + we are all human.
This^ You should be using Nether tempest for frost and arcane. Living Bomb for fire.
No! It's a troll, Preacher! Don't feed it or it will never leave!
Where in the game is the opening music from?
Dalaran :3
before the nerf though, so im not 100% sure myself
I didnlt say every spec. Just DPS and Healing specs. Also it was not hard to get 10 toons to 85 and gear them up. (and no, I don't have 10 toons at 90 yet incase your asking, most of them are staying at 85 until we kill Sha of Fear then I can focus on my alts.)
I play arcane, i like it :P i just sit there and pump huge amounts of dmg, whats not to love about doing nothing and being rewarded with top dps? :)
Since rune of power is basically needed for arcane, fuck arcane..
Arcane appeals to me because you can be super lazy and still get rewarded with high numbers. Lazy arsehole spec FTW, I love it.
Dpswise, sure arcane is better. If you're content with being a turret
fire is the way to go if you like fast paced mobility and the occasional moment where RNG makes you temporarily higher than arcane.
Want to be a skilless tool that has no idea how stupid their class is? Play frost
no trolling? :)
umm why would you play arcane min/max ...arcane is just better dps even if it's 1k more
"Play fire, bye" lol =)
Nope, he just changed the name.
Haha I like his comment at the end 13:56
Don't reply to Cameron. He us just a troll instigating hate and rage. Just thumb down / mark as spam, and leave ut as it is.
Actually :P acrane is the best pve spec :P acrane hit's 1.9mil with full 560 ilvl + frost does 700k 560 ilvl fire does 987k with ilvl 560 i did all these just to test it :)
I think it's called nice damage
Actually there is only 21 Frostbombs cast in this video. Also the message is far from being clear. I can point out about 35 mistakes you made in this video. I know it was a 5 man and they are not too serious but when you are teaching people how to play this game like a 'baller' then I would at least expect you not to upload a video full of basic mistakes. If you played like that normally then it's fine, just don't upload videos of you playing bad and then label it a 'how to play guide'
Frost Bomb is kind of useless for PVE...
there you go guys there's the arcane mage go play fire Lol
Haha clearly blizz thought getting to 6 was far to difficult,
this is not updated for 5.3, mages can only have 4 charges now, delete this video and feel bad about yourself
Lol nice parting shot
ya Mike you missed 2 seconds of damage dealing in that whole dungeon, noob.
/sarcasm Cam3ron11
Lol disc priest more dps than warrior
wow dat dps
type /loot in chat
Well then lets see you trying to help the general WoW gaming population? oh wait. You go feel good about yourself with your WoL rankings that don't matter. :)
BTW, top in every class/spec geared and leveled to the cap, i smell lies.
Woah, first