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While many players choose to get a class that is more capable especially in combat situations, the mage is still a popular choice in this World of warcraft. If you happen to love using more skill and dealing with spells, as compared with up close and personal melee fighting, the mage fits you perfectly. You’ll get to have some options as to the race that you choose for your character, and it is a best to really think through this decision since it could affect your performance dramatically in the game. To note, mages are not that physically strong, so it is better to pick a race that is just right for them.

After picking the right race and faction for your character, and after selecting your mage class, a few things are very important to remember before Starting.

Getting Started in the Mage Class

Firstly, the mage class only has cloth armor. This appears as a very distinct disadvantage, especially since you begin here not having a lot of power. Remember this fact the first time you start playing so you won’t have to start again. The mage is at its best in distance fighting and are really not well in a melee situation. Make sure to avoid ambushes, particularly at the early parts of the game. Interestingly, note as well that most female characters end up being mages.

When you get to this part, you’ll have an oppurtunity to pick a profession. The best way to handle this is matching it well with a mage’s inherent abilities. For instance, the three top professions in this class are alchemy, enchanting and herbalism.

While some mages enjoy throwing in fishing and cooking for enjoyment, these three are basically the best choices.If you’re considering some grinding, you could choose the skinning skill, however this really is not a great fit for the character. The next best or secondary profession for a mage is a tailor for it to helps him make more cloth armor. This is a perfect match when you have enchanting skills as primary profession. Blacksmithing, leatherworking and mining do not really not work well for this class.

Skills of the Mage

As the name suggests, the strength of this race lies in the magic. You must spend more time learning spells and earning much training as possible if you want an effective character. You will also need to brush up on spells for defense, since you really won’t have much skills to protect yourself. In the first few levels, the only weapons you’ll have is a wand and some staves, thus this skill must be immediately studied.

Three main types of spells could be used by a mage: They are, Arcane, Fire or Frost. When used in the right way, these spells are very much effective in stopping an enemy. On the other hand, it is important to remember being far away from the action to avoid the high risks of being hurt or killed. You might also want to ration mana and your health since spells would definitely take their toll around these levels. Letting your mana get too low will lose you health points.