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PTR Patch 3.0.8 - Mage Raid Specs
Spicytuna — ... Looks like the new Deep Frost spec has brought the gap between Frost and Frostfire a bit closer. Again, the [Glyph of Frostbolt] was missing from this test and could increase the DPS by a good amount. ...

Update on Level 80 Priorities
Player Versus Developer — ... . I wasn't very interested in Deep Freeze at the bottom of the Frost tree, and I REALLY wasn't interested in removing the snare from my main nuke with the [Glyph of Frostbolt]. Meanwhile, going with a 24 point investment in the Fire tree gets me Impact, Burning Soul (works on Frostfire Bolt), and some other goodies. The catch is that it's very clear in group settings that I'm doing significantly less damage than I should be based on the quality of my gear, while often literally being unable to spend my mana fast enough. ...

Where to Now and Raids...
Elune's Guidance — ... My mage, for now, will stay her frost/arcane spec. Her Glyph of Frostbolt makes PvP a pain, which is why I will be considering a different spec -- or even the same spec and a few tweaks with different glyphs for PvP. This would have to mean I would PvP a lot though, so it's an entire new dilemma. ...

My Dual Specs
Spicytuna — ... I also picked up Deep Freeze for good measure. This spec is more PvE oriented, but is vary capable for PvP. For Arena, I would stick with this spec still but swap out some Glyphs. You know you DON’T have to be at a Lexicon to use your Glyphs anymore right? I love this patch! Minor Glyphs: Glyph of Fire Ward Glyph of Frost Ward Glyph of Slow Fall Major Glyphs: Glyph of Frostbolt Glyph of Water Elemental Glyph of Molten Armor ...

Raiding as Frost
Critical QQ — ... before a big raid-wide swath of damage, that could potentially kill it outright. WEs do have AoE protection, so this isn’t as big an issue as it has been in the past. Other than that, you want to use all of your cooldowns as fast as you can. You do not have a talent like Molten Fury, you can afford to front-load all of your cooldowns without hesitation. Frost does not have mana issues of any kind. You don’t need to manage it. Glyphs Glyph of Frostbolt, Molten Armor, and Water Elemental are your best options. Glyph of ...