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PvE DPS priority for raiding

Discussion in 'World of Warcraft' started by huckfinn, Feb 4, 2014.

  1. huckfinn

    huckfinn Active Member

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    Just wondering what people's thoughts are on what ability priority list results in the best DPS for each class (I think the word "rotation" is a little outdated, since there are so many procs to worry about nowadays). Maybe we can compile a list for all the classes to help out players who are new to a certain class?

    Since I've only played a frost mage in a raid setting, it would be interesting to see how the DPS priority compares to other classes in terms of complexity/difficulty. I'll start off with the priority I use as a frost mage.

    - Keep Living Bomb up at all times.
    - Use Frostbolt when there are no procs active (filler spell).
    - On Brain Freeze proc: use Frostfire Bolt.
    - On Fingers of Frost proc: use Ice Lance.

    Cooldowns:
    - Use Frozen Orb whenever it's not on cooldown (for Fingers of Frost procs).
    - Use Mirror Image whenever it's not on cooldown (small DPS boost).
    - Use Icy Veins as often as possible, but making sure it's ready when Time Warp/Bloodlust is used.
    - Use Alter Time whenever there are two Fingers of Frost procs and a Brain Freeze proc active and 3-5 icicles up (preferably when Time Warp/Bloodlust and Icy Veins have been used as well).
    - Use Presence of Mind to get in an extra Frostbolt whenever possible (sometimes I will use it to quickly drop a Rune of Power as well, but I think I'll try to drop that habit).

    Of course, I try to stand in a Rune of Power all the time and have my pet doing damage as well. I use Frost Armor as my armor ability for the extra haste boost.

    All in all, the priority I'm using is pretty straight-forward. From what I've seen I don't think any of the rotations in World of Warcraft are particularly complex, but feel free to prove me wrong :) Of course, feel free to point out how I can improve my DPS as well!
     
  2. Delusional

    Delusional Well-Known Member

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    That looks like a good combo. I can't tell for sure as I mostly play my Priest. But from what I know, it seems like a decent combination.
     
  3. pr0xx1d

    pr0xx1d Well-Known Member

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    Good rotation it seems. They have added so many mage abilities since WoTLK. Can't say I'm surpised. I found mages to be pretty lacking skill wise.