Greater Arcane Elixir
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruGreater Arcane Elixir is the baseline caster-DPS battle elixir in WoW Vanilla. It grants +35 spell damage for 1 hour and serves as an affordable alternative to the pricey Flask of Supreme Power. See the raid consumables guide for a full breakdown.
Effect and stats
+35 spell damage is a noticeable gain for a mage or warlock, especially early in raiding when you can't yet assemble a flask. The elixir is removed on death, but it is cheap and easy to restock.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Effect | +35 spell damage |
| Type | Battle elixir |
| Duration | 1 hour |
| On death | Removed |
| Profession | Alchemy |
How to get it
The elixir is brewed by an alchemist from mid-to-high level herbs; no Alchemy Lab is required. It is often sold on the auction house in stacks — handy to buy before a raid. Herbs are farmed via Herbalism.
x5 tip: while you save up for the Flask of Supreme Power, keep a stack of Greater Arcane Elixirs — a cheap way to not lose damage on every fight.
Mechanic: battle + guardian elixir
As a battle elixir, it combines with one guardian elixir. The classic caster-DPS combo: Greater Arcane Elixir (battle) + Mageblood Potion (guardian, mana regen). Such a combo often beats a single flask in total value for a budget roster. Remember: a flask occupies both slots and excludes elixirs.
Who needs the elixir
Greater Arcane Elixir is for every caster DPS: mage, warlock, shadow priest, balance druid, elemental shaman. Their builds (see mage BiS) work well with this elixir early in raiding.
Practical tips for x5
Use the elixir as a "starter" consumable until you have flasks, and as a permanent option on cheap farm bosses. Combine it with world buffs and group intellect buffs. Register and connect to test consumable combos in a raid.
FAQ
What does Greater Arcane Elixir do?
It increases spell damage by 35 for 1 hour. It is the affordable caster DPS battle elixir and an alternative to the pricey Flask of Supreme Power.
Greater Arcane Elixir or Flask of Supreme Power?
The elixir gives +35 and is cheap but removed on death; the flask gives +150 and persists through death, but is pricier and occupies both slots. On a budget take the elixir, on progression take the flask.
What does Greater Arcane Elixir combine with?
It is a battle elixir, so it can be combined with one guardian elixir — for example Mageblood Potion for mana regen.