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Mage · Fire tab

Fire Ward

Changed from Classic5 ranksLevel 20
Fire Ward
Rank 5Fire
320 Mana
Instant30 sec cooldown
Learned at level 60
Absorbs 913 Fire damage. Lasts 30 sec.

All ranks of Fire Ward

RankLevelCost / range / castEffectClassic 1.12
Rank 12085 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldownAbsorbs 162 Fire damage. Lasts 30 sec.changed
Absorbs 165 Fire damage. Lasts 30 sec.
Rank 230135 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldownAbsorbs 285 Fire damage. Lasts 30 sec.changed
Absorbs 290 Fire damage. Lasts 30 sec.
Rank 340195 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldownAbsorbs 463 Fire damage. Lasts 30 sec.changed
Absorbs 470 Fire damage. Lasts 30 sec.
Rank 450255 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldownAbsorbs 668 Fire damage. Lasts 30 sec.changed
Absorbs 675 Fire damage. Lasts 30 sec.
Rank 560320 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldownAbsorbs 913 Fire damage. Lasts 30 sec.changed
Absorbs 920 Fire damage. Lasts 30 sec.

Talents that modify Fire Ward

  • Improved Fire Ward (Fire row 4): Causes your Fire Ward to have a 20% chance to reflect Fire spells while active.

Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 10225.

Questions players ask

When do Mages learn Fire Ward?
Rank 1 at level 20, with later ranks at 30, 40, 50, 60. Visit a class trainer in any capital.
Did Fire Ward 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.