World's fastest Patchwerk: 1'51", and the top two DPS were arcane mages at 6700 DPS each (post-nerf.)

WWS of 1/27 1 minute 51 second Patchwerk


Strategy Guide

Arcane Mage Strategy Guide (StratFu)

The video doesn't have the time to go into details about how to handle low mana situations or longer fights, but the strategy guide does.


I need examples!

This page contains the actual details of the Sartharion10 3-Drake fight we did on 2/2/2009 (including WWS's.)

It explains when I used which rotation and which mana cooldowns I used to make it through the fight and take #1 on the meters:

Arcane Mage Sartharion Example


The Video

Arcane was buffed in 3.0.8 but then nerfed less than a week later.

It still, however, is an incredibly strong PvE spec.

This video takes you through the basics of playing Arcane and between it and the associated strategy guide, you will have the tools you need if you want to respec Arcane.


I like your UI what addon did you use for...

Kyth's Addons List has a diagram of my addons and a downloadable copy of my UI.


Why did you make this video?

Personally, I love arcane: it's a faster spec, since the spells cast more quickly, and I feel more engaged.

Also, my mana matters, and I can turn extra mana into more DPS. Have a spare innervate? Give it to me and the raid DPS will increase!

All told, I'm having fun even with the nerfs.


This isn't my normal video style with detailed boss strategy explanations -- it's tuned more for people curious about how arcane works, why it works, and a place to learn the terminology so they can understand the intricacies of the spec.
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