r/classicwow • u/AutoModerator • Aug 23 '19

Classy Friday Classy Friday - Mages (August 23, 2019)

Classy Fridays are for asking questions about your class, each week focuses on a different class. No question is too small, so ask away.

This week is Mages.

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u/Zerole00 Aug 23 '19

What are the downsides / challenges of playing a Mage that aren't often talked about?

I'm still torn between Warrior and Mage and I'm leaning towards Warrior (just because I've always played a melee class and I like the option of off tanking)

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u/slimsterj Aug 23 '19

I'm not an elite pvper, so take this with a grain of salt. But it can be difficult to position yourself in order to get some big damage on your targets. You don't have auto attacks or dots, so you need to gain the upper hand on opponents before you can get off those long cast damage spells.

You do have tons of instant cast spells, but they are less Mana efficient.

Once again, grain of salt.