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Arcane Explosion
Changed from Classic6 ranksLevel 14
Arcane Explosion
Rank 6Arcane
390 Mana
Instant
Learned at level 54
Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 238 to 258 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards.
Spell power coefficient: 14.3% of spell power (direct)
All ranks of Arcane Explosion
| Rank | Level | Cost / range / cast | Effect | Classic 1.12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | 14 | 75 Mana · Instant | Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 32 to 36 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards. Coefficient 14.3% of spell power (direct) | changed Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 34 to 38 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards. scales with 11.1% of spell power (direct) |
| Rank 2 | 22 | 120 Mana · Instant | Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 55 to 61 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards. Coefficient 14.3% of spell power (direct) | changed Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 60 to 66 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards. |
| Rank 3 | 30 | 185 Mana · Instant | Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 94 to 102 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards. Coefficient 14.3% of spell power (direct) | changed Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 101 to 109 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards. |
| Rank 4 | 38 | 250 Mana · Instant | Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 133 to 145 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards. Coefficient 14.3% of spell power (direct) | changed Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 143 to 155 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards. |
| Rank 5 | 46 | 315 Mana · Instant | Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 180 to 196 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards. Coefficient 14.3% of spell power (direct) | changed Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 191 to 207 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards. |
| Rank 6 | 54 | 390 Mana · Instant | Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 238 to 258 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards. Coefficient 14.3% of spell power (direct) | changed Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 249 to 269 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards. |
Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 10202.
Questions players ask
When do Mages learn Arcane Explosion?
Rank 1 at level 14, with later ranks at 22, 30, 38, 46, 54. Visit a class trainer in any capital.
Did Arcane Explosion change from Classic?
Yes. At least one rank has different numbers or wording. The comparison table on this page shows the Classic text beside the Forever text for every rank.
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.