The mage in WoW is an clever class, created around the beliefs in self-sufficiency, high-damage, and controlling enemies. Mages are also the only class having the ability to teleport themselves or their group members to the capital cities. It's not the most challenging class to play, by any sense, but playing mage well needs a master WoW Mage spells and abilities well.

Afflicted with specialization abilities and talent choices, there are three schools of magic: Arcane, Fire, and Frost. WoW Mage spells are also usually delineated\affected\impacted by their purpose: area of effect damage, direct damage and utility. When playing as mage, it's not always about dealing damage, but doing it gracefully.