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Arcane Missiles
Changed from Classic8 ranksLevel 8
Arcane Missiles
Rank 8Arcane
655 Mana30 yd range
Channeled
Learned at level 56
Launches Arcane Missiles at the enemy, causing 209 Arcane damage each second for 5 sec.
Spell power coefficient: 28.6% of spell power (per tick)
All ranks of Arcane Missiles
| Rank | Level | Cost / range / cast | Effect | Classic 1.12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | 8 | 85 Mana · 30 yd range · Channeled | Launches Arcane Missiles at the enemy, causing 24 Arcane damage each second for 3 sec. Coefficient 28.6% of spell power (per tick) | changed Launches Arcane Missiles at the enemy, causing 25 Arcane damage each second for 3 sec. scales with 13.2% of spell power (per tick) |
| Rank 2 | 16 | 140 Mana · 30 yd range · Channeled | Launches Arcane Missiles at the enemy, causing 35 Arcane damage each second for 4 sec. Coefficient 28.6% of spell power (per tick) | changed Launches Arcane Missiles at the enemy, causing 37 Arcane damage each second for 4 sec. scales with 20.4% of spell power (per tick) |
| Rank 3 | 24 | 235 Mana · 30 yd range · Channeled | Launches Arcane Missiles at the enemy, causing 48 Arcane damage each second for 5 sec. Coefficient 28.6% of spell power (per tick) | changed Launches Arcane Missiles at the enemy, causing 58 Arcane damage each second for 5 sec. scales with 24% of spell power (per tick) |
| Rank 4 | 32 | 320 Mana · 30 yd range · Channeled | Launches Arcane Missiles at the enemy, causing 68 Arcane damage each second for 5 sec. Coefficient 28.6% of spell power (per tick) | changed Launches Arcane Missiles at the enemy, causing 85 Arcane damage each second for 5 sec. scales with 24% of spell power (per tick) |
| Rank 5 | 40 | 410 Mana · 30 yd range · Channeled | Launches Arcane Missiles at the enemy, causing 97 Arcane damage each second for 5 sec. Coefficient 28.6% of spell power (per tick) | changed Launches Arcane Missiles at the enemy, causing 117 Arcane damage each second for 5 sec. scales with 24% of spell power (per tick) |
| Rank 6 | 48 | 500 Mana · 30 yd range · Channeled | Launches Arcane Missiles at the enemy, causing 133 Arcane damage each second for 5 sec. Coefficient 28.6% of spell power (per tick) | changed Launches Arcane Missiles at the enemy, causing 154 Arcane damage each second for 5 sec. scales with 24% of spell power (per tick) |
| Rank 7 | 56 | 595 Mana · 30 yd range · Channeled | Launches Arcane Missiles at the enemy, causing 174 Arcane damage each second for 5 sec. Coefficient 28.6% of spell power (per tick) | changed Launches Arcane Missiles at the enemy, causing 195 Arcane damage each second for 5 sec. scales with 24% of spell power (per tick) |
| Rank 8 | 56 | 655 Mana · 30 yd range · Channeled | Launches Arcane Missiles at the enemy, causing 209 Arcane damage each second for 5 sec. Coefficient 28.6% of spell power (per tick) | changed Launches Arcane Missiles at the enemy, causing 230 Arcane damage each second for 5 sec. scales with 24% of spell power (per tick) |
Talents that modify Arcane Missiles
- Improved Channeling (Arcane row 1): Gives your Arcane Missiles spell a 100% chance and your Arcane Blast and Arcane Wrath spells a 70% chance to not lose casting time when you take damage.
- Missile Barrage (Arcane row 2): Gives your Arcane Blast spell a 40% chance, and your Arcane Wrath, Fireball, Frostbolt, and Frostfire Bolt spells a 20% chance to reduce the channeled duration of your next Arcane Missiles spell by 50%, reduce the Mana cost by 100%, and missiles fire every 0.5 sec.
Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 25345.
Questions players ask
When do Mages learn Arcane Missiles?
Rank 1 at level 8, with later ranks at 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 56. Visit a class trainer in any capital.
Did Arcane Missiles 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.