Mage · Frost · row 2
Permafrost
Changed from Classic3 ranks
Permafrost
Rank 3/3Frost
Requires 5 points in Frost Talents
Increases the duration of your Chill effects by 33% and reduces the target's speed by an additional 10%.
Every rank of Permafrost
| Rank | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Increases the duration of your Chill effects by 11% and reduces the target's speed by an additional 3%. | client |
| 2 | Increases the duration of your Chill effects by 22% and reduces the target's speed by an additional 7%. | client |
| 3 | Increases the duration of your Chill effects by 33% and reduces the target's speed by an additional 10%. | client |
Requirements and position
- Tree: Frost, row 2, column 4. Needs 5 points in Frost first. The earliest you can finish all 3 ranks is level 17 if you put every point into this tree.
- Competes with: Ice Shards, Frostbite, Improved Frost Nova in the same row.
Classic comparison
| Classic 1.12 | WoW Forever | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Permafrost | Permafrost |
| Position | Frost row 2, col 4 | Frost row 2, col 4 |
| Ranks | 3 | 3 |
| Rank 1 text | Increases the duration of your Chill effects by 1 sec and reduces the target's speed by an additional 4%. | Increases the duration of your Chill effects by 11% and reduces the target's speed by an additional 3%. |
Builds that take Permafrost
Questions players ask
Where is Permafrost in the Mage talent tree?
Frost tree, row 2, column 4. You need 5 points spent in Frost before you can learn it.
Is Permafrost new in WoW Forever?
Permafrost existed in Classic (Frost row 2, 3 ranks). In Forever it was changed: Classic read "Increases the duration of your Chill effects by 1 sec and reduces the target's speed by an additional 4%.".
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.