Arcane Magic
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruArcane magic is the raw, primordial energy of the Warcraft universe. It has no element of its own like fire or frost: it is pure creation-force, shaped by the caster's will. That is what makes arcane magic so versatile — and so dangerous.
The nature of arcane magic
Arcane energy suffuses the whole world, but it flows most strongly through special founts of power. The greatest of these was the Well of Eternity, a lake of pure magic from which the Highborne night elves first drew their might. Later, shards of that power gave rise to the Sunwell of the high elves of Quel'Thalas.
Wielders of arcane magic
The chief masters of the school are mages, and their stronghold is the order of the Kirin Tor of Dalaran. They study and guard arcane magic, striving to keep its power in check. Arcane magic is the legacy of the night elves and high elves, for whom it was both a blessing and a curse.
Danger and addiction
Arcane magic has a dark side. The more of it you draw, the stronger the craving grows — the magic becomes like an addiction. It was precisely the Highborne's reckless use of arcane power that drew the gaze of the Burning Legion and led to the War of the Ancients. Demons feed on arcane energy themselves, so its lavish use is like a beacon to them.
Arcane magic in Vanilla
In game, arcane is its own damage school. For mages it includes Arcane Missiles, Arcane Explosion and the famous Counterspell, which locks out an enemy cast. The legendary Polymorph also draws on arcane power. There is almost no arcane resistance in Vanilla, so the school's main arena is PvP, where mages control the fight.
On the WowX5 server (x5)
On WowX5 x5 the mage shines especially bright: fast leveling quickly brings you to powerful arcane spells, and lively PvP gives room for control and burst. Test the might of arcane magic in battle.
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FAQ
What is arcane magic?
Arcane magic is the raw energy of creation itself. It is powerful and versatile, but dangerous: reckless use drains the mage and draws the demons of the Legion.
Who wields arcane magic?
Chiefly [mages](/en/wiki/mage) and the wizards of the [Kirin Tor](/en/wiki/kirin-tor). The Highborne night elves mastered it first, and later the high elves of Quel'Thalas.
Is there resistance to arcane magic?
Vanilla has almost no arcane-resistance gear, and only rare bosses deal arcane damage. That makes this school most dangerous in PvP against mages.