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Fireball
Changed from Classic12 ranksLevel 1
Fireball
Rank 12Fire
410 Mana35 yd range
3.5 sec cast
Learned at level 60
Hurls a fiery ball that causes 425 to 541 Fire damage and an additional 60 Fire damage over 8 sec.
Spell power coefficient: 100% of spell power (direct)
All ranks of Fireball
| Rank | Level | Cost / range / cast | Effect | Classic 1.12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | 1 | 30 Mana · 35 yd range · 1.5 sec cast | Hurls a fiery ball that causes 14 to 22 Fire damage and an additional 2 Fire damage over 4 sec. Coefficient 42.9% of spell power (direct) | changed Hurls a fiery ball that causes 16 to 24 Fire damage and an additional 2 Fire damage over 4 sec. scales with 12.3% of spell power (direct) |
| Rank 2 | 6 | 45 Mana · 35 yd range · 2 sec cast | Hurls a fiery ball that causes 27 to 39 Fire damage and an additional 3 Fire damage over 6 sec. Coefficient 57.1% of spell power (direct) | changed Hurls a fiery ball that causes 34 to 48 Fire damage and an additional 3 Fire damage over 6 sec. scales with 27.1% of spell power (direct) |
| Rank 3 | 12 | 65 Mana · 35 yd range · 2.5 sec cast | Hurls a fiery ball that causes 45 to 61 Fire damage and an additional 6 Fire damage over 6 sec. Coefficient 71.4% of spell power (direct) | changed Hurls a fiery ball that causes 57 to 77 Fire damage and an additional 6 Fire damage over 6 sec. scales with 50% of spell power (direct) |
| Rank 4 | 18 | 95 Mana · 35 yd range · 3 sec cast | Hurls a fiery ball that causes 68 to 92 Fire damage and an additional 12 Fire damage over 8 sec. Coefficient 85.7% of spell power (direct) | changed Hurls a fiery ball that causes 89 to 121 Fire damage and an additional 12 Fire damage over 8 sec. scales with 79.3% of spell power (direct) |
| Rank 5 | 24 | 140 Mana · 35 yd range · 3.5 sec cast | Hurls a fiery ball that causes 107 to 143 Fire damage and an additional 16 Fire damage over 8 sec. Coefficient 100% of spell power (direct) | changed Hurls a fiery ball that causes 146 to 194 Fire damage and an additional 20 Fire damage over 8 sec. |
| Rank 6 | 30 | 185 Mana · 35 yd range · 3.5 sec cast | Hurls a fiery ball that causes 138 to 182 Fire damage and an additional 24 Fire damage over 8 sec. Coefficient 100% of spell power (direct) | changed Hurls a fiery ball that causes 207 to 273 Fire damage and an additional 28 Fire damage over 8 sec. |
| Rank 7 | 36 | 220 Mana · 35 yd range · 3.5 sec cast | Hurls a fiery ball that causes 171 to 221 Fire damage and an additional 24 Fire damage over 8 sec. Coefficient 100% of spell power (direct) | changed Hurls a fiery ball that causes 264 to 344 Fire damage and an additional 32 Fire damage over 8 sec. |
| Rank 8 | 42 | 260 Mana · 35 yd range · 3.5 sec cast | Hurls a fiery ball that causes 212 to 274 Fire damage and an additional 32 Fire damage over 8 sec. Coefficient 100% of spell power (direct) | changed Hurls a fiery ball that causes 328 to 424 Fire damage and an additional 40 Fire damage over 8 sec. |
| Rank 9 | 48 | 305 Mana · 35 yd range · 3.5 sec cast | Hurls a fiery ball that causes 271 to 347 Fire damage and an additional 40 Fire damage over 8 sec. Coefficient 100% of spell power (direct) | changed Hurls a fiery ball that causes 404 to 518 Fire damage and an additional 52 Fire damage over 8 sec. |
| Rank 10 | 54 | 350 Mana · 35 yd range · 3.5 sec cast | Hurls a fiery ball that causes 338 to 430 Fire damage and an additional 48 Fire damage over 8 sec. Coefficient 100% of spell power (direct) | changed Hurls a fiery ball that causes 488 to 622 Fire damage and an additional 60 Fire damage over 8 sec. |
| Rank 11 | 60 | 395 Mana · 35 yd range · 3.5 sec cast | Hurls a fiery ball that causes 397 to 505 Fire damage and an additional 56 Fire damage over 8 sec. Coefficient 100% of spell power (direct) | changed Hurls a fiery ball that causes 561 to 715 Fire damage and an additional 72 Fire damage over 8 sec. |
| Rank 12 | 60 | 410 Mana · 35 yd range · 3.5 sec cast | Hurls a fiery ball that causes 425 to 541 Fire damage and an additional 60 Fire damage over 8 sec. Coefficient 100% of spell power (direct) | changed Hurls a fiery ball that causes 596 to 760 Fire damage and an additional 76 Fire damage over 8 sec. |
Talents that modify Fireball
- 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.
- Accelerant (Fire row 1): Reduces the casting time of your Fireball, Frostfire Bolt, and Arcane Wrath spells by 0.5 sec.
- Heating Up (Fire row 4): Non-periodic critical strikes with Fireball, Frostfire Bolt, Fire Blast, and Scorch reduce the cast time of your next Pyroblast cast within 20 sec by 25%, stacking up to 3 times. Fire Blast grants an additional stack every time it deals damage.
Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 25306.
Questions players ask
When do Mages learn Fireball?
Rank 1 at level 1, with later ranks at 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60, 60. Visit a class trainer in any capital.
Did Fireball 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.