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Flamestrike
Changed from Classic6 ranksLevel 16
Flamestrike
Rank 6Fire
990 Mana30 yd range
3 sec cast
Learned at level 56
Calls down a pillar of fire, burning all enemies within the area for 381 to 465 Fire damage and an additional 332 Fire damage over 8 sec. Only one Flamestrike can be active per Mage at a time.
Spell power coefficient: 15.7% of spell power (direct), 3.2% of spell power (per tick)
All ranks of Flamestrike
| Rank | Level | Cost / range / cast | Effect | Classic 1.12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | 16 | 195 Mana · 30 yd range · 3 sec cast | Calls down a pillar of fire, burning all enemies within the area for 55 to 71 Fire damage and an additional 44 Fire damage over 8 sec. Only one Flamestrike can be active per Mage at a time. Coefficient 15.7% of spell power (direct), 3.2% of spell power (per tick) | changed Calls down a pillar of fire, burning all enemies within the area for 55 to 71 Fire damage and an additional 48 Fire damage over 8 sec. scales with 13.4% of spell power (direct), 1.7% of spell power (per tick) |
| Rank 2 | 24 | 330 Mana · 30 yd range · 3 sec cast | Calls down a pillar of fire, burning all enemies within the area for 100 to 126 Fire damage and an additional 84 Fire damage over 8 sec. Only one Flamestrike can be active per Mage at a time. Coefficient 15.7% of spell power (direct), 3.2% of spell power (per tick) | changed Calls down a pillar of fire, burning all enemies within the area for 100 to 126 Fire damage and an additional 88 Fire damage over 8 sec. scales with 15.7% of spell power (direct), 2% of spell power (per tick) |
| Rank 3 | 32 | 490 Mana · 30 yd range · 3 sec cast | Calls down a pillar of fire, burning all enemies within the area for 159 to 197 Fire damage and an additional 132 Fire damage over 8 sec. Only one Flamestrike can be active per Mage at a time. Coefficient 15.7% of spell power (direct), 3.2% of spell power (per tick) | changed Calls down a pillar of fire, burning all enemies within the area for 159 to 197 Fire damage and an additional 140 Fire damage over 8 sec. scales with 15.7% of spell power (direct), 2% of spell power (per tick) |
| Rank 4 | 40 | 650 Mana · 30 yd range · 3 sec cast | Calls down a pillar of fire, burning all enemies within the area for 226 to 278 Fire damage and an additional 188 Fire damage over 8 sec. Only one Flamestrike can be active per Mage at a time. Coefficient 15.7% of spell power (direct), 3.2% of spell power (per tick) | changed Calls down a pillar of fire, burning all enemies within the area for 226 to 278 Fire damage and an additional 196 Fire damage over 8 sec. scales with 15.7% of spell power (direct), 2% of spell power (per tick) |
| Rank 5 | 48 | 815 Mana · 30 yd range · 3 sec cast | Calls down a pillar of fire, burning all enemies within the area for 298 to 366 Fire damage and an additional 256 Fire damage over 8 sec. Only one Flamestrike can be active per Mage at a time. Coefficient 15.7% of spell power (direct), 3.2% of spell power (per tick) | changed Calls down a pillar of fire, burning all enemies within the area for 298 to 366 Fire damage and an additional 264 Fire damage over 8 sec. scales with 15.7% of spell power (direct), 2% of spell power (per tick) |
| Rank 6 | 56 | 990 Mana · 30 yd range · 3 sec cast | Calls down a pillar of fire, burning all enemies within the area for 381 to 465 Fire damage and an additional 332 Fire damage over 8 sec. Only one Flamestrike can be active per Mage at a time. Coefficient 15.7% of spell power (direct), 3.2% of spell power (per tick) | changed Calls down a pillar of fire, burning all enemies within the area for 381 to 465 Fire damage and an additional 340 Fire damage over 8 sec. scales with 15.7% of spell power (direct), 2% of spell power (per tick) |
Talents that modify Flamestrike
- Improved Flamestrike (Fire row 3): Increases the critical strike chance of your Flamestrike spell by 15%.
Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 10216.
Questions players ask
When do Mages learn Flamestrike?
Rank 1 at level 16, with later ranks at 24, 32, 40, 48, 56. Visit a class trainer in any capital.
Did Flamestrike 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.