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Frost Ward
Changed from Classic5 ranksLevel 22
Frost Ward
Rank 5Frost
320 Mana
Instant30 sec cooldown
Learned at level 60
Absorbs 913 Frost damage. Lasts 30 sec.
All ranks of Frost Ward
| Rank | Level | Cost / range / cast | Effect | Classic 1.12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | 22 | 85 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown | Absorbs 162 Frost damage. Lasts 30 sec. | changed Absorbs 165 Frost damage. Lasts 30 sec. |
| Rank 2 | 32 | 135 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown | Absorbs 284 Frost damage. Lasts 30 sec. | changed Absorbs 290 Frost damage. Lasts 30 sec. |
| Rank 3 | 42 | 195 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown | Absorbs 463 Frost damage. Lasts 30 sec. | changed Absorbs 470 Frost damage. Lasts 30 sec. |
| Rank 4 | 52 | 255 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown | Absorbs 668 Frost damage. Lasts 30 sec. | changed Absorbs 675 Frost damage. Lasts 30 sec. |
| Rank 5 | 60 | 320 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown | Absorbs 913 Frost damage. Lasts 30 sec. | changed Absorbs 920 Frost damage. Lasts 30 sec. |
Talents that modify Frost Ward
- Frost Warding (Frost row 1): Increases the Armor and resistances granted by your Frost Armor and Ice Armor spells by 30%, gives your Frost Ward a 20% chance to negate the warded damage spell, and increases the amount absorbed by your Ice Barrier and Frost Ward by 20%.
Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 28609.
Questions players ask
When do Mages learn Frost Ward?
Rank 1 at level 22, with later ranks at 32, 42, 52, 60. Visit a class trainer in any capital.
Did Frost 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.