I want to raid.

[Vulcanrahl]

basically it i want to raid and need a bit of help with it considering i just hit 85 and have stupid gear as of right now, and to be honest im a primary pvper, but i would like to raid, also i am a 34/4/3 arcane and i plan on using arcane

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[Tifone]

ok a couple things to help you out... there are a couple general rules that we can go by that will help you get there:

1) at least all blues (prefer some purples)
2) www.askmrrobot.com will give you a general idea of stat priority for mages (int is king followed by hit to cap).
3) There are two forum posts in general that you should read (both under guides)
a) becoming a better raider
b) gearing for raids

and finally jump into a 5 man with one of the officers if you have a chance.

[Fennrarr]

me too

[Vulcanrahl]

ok a couple things to help you out... there are a couple general rules that we can go by that will help you get there:

1) at least all blues (prefer some purples)
2) www.askmrrobot.com will give you a general idea of stat priority for mages (int is king followed by hit to cap).
3) There are two forum posts in general that you should read (both under guides)
a) becoming a better raider
b) gearing for raids

and finally jump into a 5 man with one of the officers if you have a chance.

yeah i know my stats priority i just got the cloak like a idiot. and im working toward JP Gear, im more concerned with my rotation and talnts thats what id like you to help me with also withsome gearing as well

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[Tifone]

Arcane has a fairly easy rotation that is made more complicated by mana conservation...basically (and I would suggest you read elitist jerks for a more in depth discussion) you have arcane blast till you are out of mana...

Slightly more complicated version is:

1) fire orb anytime it is up
2) there is a burn phase and a mana conservation phase here
a) burn phase (use anytime evocation is up or about to be up ie under 30 sec or boss burn for last ~5%)
I) Mirror image
II) Arcane power
III) Presence of Mind
IV) Arcane blast till under 85% mana
V) Mana Gem
VI) Arcane blast ~ 30% mana
VII) arcane missiles
VIII) Evocate
b) conservation phase
I) Arcane Blast until your arcane missiles procs BUT ensure you have cast it 3 times
II) Arcane Missiles

The idea during conservation phase is you should be about mana neutral. During second burn phase you will prob use mana gem right away b/c you will be below 85% mana at the start of it. I prefer to hit flame orb, mirror image, and then use a macro that does mana gem, arcane power, POM, and arcane blast. Also POM should be up for a use in the middle of your conservation phase.

I like mage nuggets to manage all my cooldowns...

Let me know if this helps or if you need more info/questions.

-Stynus (formerly known as toomey who has forgotten much of his mage stuff:)

[Guccitoons]

Gucciprinces....

I am looking to get on a list for a raid spot. I am raid ready on Gucciprinces(dps mage) , I also have a shammy(resto), warrior(dps or tank) . I do have a 85 pally (holy) , but the pally needs about a week or so of work to get raid ready. I am available anytime except for Tuesday nights between 9-1130 server.

Gucci