Frost Mage DPS Macros and Addons - Dragonflight 10.2.7 (2024)

1.

Addons for Frost Mage

1.1.

Weak Auras

Weak Auras is the most important AddOn for players seeking to master theirclass and take their gameplay to new heights. If you aspire to do any Mythicraiding, this is the most powerful tool in your kit. Weak Auras allow you todisplay helpful visual cues anywhere on your screen, which enables you to playbetter. Most players use it to track their trinket procs, highlight on-screendisplays of their most important cooldowns, or track the timers of bossmechanics. It is highly customizable and makes keeping track of your procs andcooldowns effortless. The drawback of Weak Auras is that it has a bit of alearning curve and is not the most user-friendly. Weak Auras allow you to importother players' data directly into their UI, however, and most players choose tosimply import other people's Weak Auras rather than make their own. Weak Aurascan be used to create just about anything you can imagine, as it is an LUAscripting tool (essentially an AddOn that creates other AddOns in-game). Thisis by far the most essential AddOn for players looking to step into Mythicraiding.

1.2.

Boss Mods

Boss Mods are helpful pre-made timers that allow you to keep track of thenoteworthy mechanics in any given encounter. Usually, they come equipped withhelpful prompts, visuals, and sounds to ensure you do not miss anythingimportant.

1.2.1.

BigWigs Bossmods

BigWigs is the best boss mod available currently. It is extremelycustomizable, allowing you to change what is displayed on an individual bosslevel and how boldly you want each alert customized. BigWigs is typically themost accurate and periodically updated of the available Boss Mods. It does notrequire any setup at all, though there are a dizzying array of options andcustomizations should you wish to personalize your setup.

1.2.2.

Deadly Boss Mods

Deadly Boss Mods is an alternative to BigWigs, though it usually is not asaccurate early in the patch. Most of the alerts are loud and flashy by default,making this a potentially good choice for players who have very littleexperience in a raid environment.

1.3.

Name Plates

Nameplates are essential for allowing you to easily keep track of basicdebuffs and quickly select new targets in combat. While ElvUI nameplates do comestandard with the AddOn, they are a little limited and occasionally buggy.Listed below are some good alternatives.

1.3.1.

KUI Nameplates

KUI Nameplates offer the highest degree of customization and accuracy. Forexample, you can easily configure the nameplates to enlarge and change colorwhen a target reaches a certain percentage of health, which can be very helpfulfor classes with executes. They always correctly display your debuffs, and theirclick box is very accurate. Some setup is required, although it is very simpleand straightforward.

TidyPlates are not quite as customizable or accurate as KUI, but they are animprovement over the default UI or the ElvUI nameplates. They are also great outof the box, requiring little to no setup at all, which is a plus for someplayers.

1.4.

Damage Meters

Damage meters display a variety of helpful data about what is taking place incombat, from your current DPS (or HPS) to the number of interrupts each playersuccessfully used.

1.4.1.

Skada

Skada is a lightweight damage meter that is exceptionally accurate. Itdoes not take up much memory, which could cause you to lag, and displays a widerange of helpful data. This is the recommended damage meter if you log your raiddata to WarcraftLogs.

1.4.2.

Details

Details is a more heavyweight damage meter, taking up quite a bit of memory.It offers extensive in-game analysis tools compared to Skada, however, allowingyou to break down your data in depth without leaving the game. This is therecommended damage meter if you do not log your raid data.

1.5.

Extra AddOns

These AddOns are just small trimmings that might make your life a littleeasier.

1.5.1.

Decursive

Decursive addsa small grid representing your party or raid to your UI. They are simple boxeswith no actual information aside from if they are afflicted with a specificdebufftype your class can dispel. You simply have to click the box that turned purpleto use Frost Mage DPS Macros and Addons - Dragonflight 10.2.7 (1) Remove Curse on a teammate.

1.5.2.

Mik's Scrolling Battle Text

If you are not satisfied with the default combat text, this AddOn is analternative that allows you to heavily customize your scrolling combat text.Quite a bit of setup is required.

1.5.3.

DeathNote

DeathNote displays the last several deaths for each of your party or raidmembers. For 30 seconds before their death, a complete timestamp of theircombat log is displayed, showing their current health, what heals they received,what buffs and debuffs they had, whether they used their cooldowns,etc. This AddOn helps break down your death as well as findingout whether that guy did use his healthstone.

1.5.4.

Doom CooldownPulse

Whenever one of your abilities comes off cooldown, this AddOn flashes a largetransparent version of the ability in the center of your screen, alerting youthat it is off cooldown. You can easily configure what is displayed or use itby default.

1.5.5.

Angry Assignments

This AddOn allows you to set up text assignments that are displayed toeveryone else in the raid group that has the AddOn. Extremely beneficial forraiding guilds, particularly when assigning jobs like interrupt orders, or whatplayers are soaking in what quadrants of the room, etc.

2.

Macros

2.1.

Generic Macros for Mages

2.1.1.

Stopcast Blink

  • #showtooltip
  • /stopcasting
  • /cast Blink

Pressing Frost Mage DPS Macros and Addons - Dragonflight 10.2.7 (2) Blink will now cancel your current spellcast andcauses you to immediately Blink. Note that this should not be used withFrost Mage DPS Macros and Addons - Dragonflight 10.2.7 (3) Shimmer as it will unnecessarily cancel your current cast.

2.1.2.

1-Button Block

  • #showtooltip
  • /stopcasting
  • /cancelaura Ice Block
  • /cast Ice Block

Cancels your current cast and immediately puts you in Frost Mage DPS Macros and Addons - Dragonflight 10.2.7 (4) Ice Block.Pressing Ice Block again will cancel the effect. Not recommended if you spam yourbuttons.

2.1.3.

Block Cancel

  • /cancelaura Ice Block

If you are a button spammer you can put this on a separate keybind as yourFrost Mage DPS Macros and Addons - Dragonflight 10.2.7 (5) Ice Block, allowing you to cancel your Ice Block early if you sodesire.

2.1.4.

Alter Time Cancel

  • /cancelaura Alter Time

You can use the above macro to cancel Frost Mage DPS Macros and Addons - Dragonflight 10.2.7 (6) Alter Time if you do not want tobe teleported back to the location / health where you were when you initially castAlter Time.

2.1.5.

Mouseover Decurse

  • #showtooltip
  • /use [@cursor]Remove Curse

Invaluable for dealing with the Afflicted affix in Mythic+, this will removecurse on whatever unit you are mousing over.

2.2.

Specific Macros for Frost Mages

  • #showtooltip
  • /use [@cursor]Blizzard

This will automatically place Frost Mage DPS Macros and Addons - Dragonflight 10.2.7 (7) Blizzard at your mouse cursor whenpressed, without having to actually click the ground. It should be noted thatthe cursor condition can be applied to any ground target effect, as seen inthe Frost Mage DPS Macros and Addons - Dragonflight 10.2.7 (8) Freeze macro below.

2.2.1.

Water Elemental

  • #showtooltip
  • /cast [@cursor]Freeze

This macro will let you put the Frost Mage DPS Macros and Addons - Dragonflight 10.2.7 (9) Freeze ability of your WaterElemental on your action bar, and have it cast instantly at your cursorlocation rather than having to click.

These macros allow you to manage your Water Elemental's movement andattacks.

  • /petattack

This orders your Water Elemental to attack your target.

  • /petfollow

This orders your Water Elemental to follow you.

  • /petmoveto

This orders your Water Elemental to move to a location of your choice.Moving your Water Elemental to a central location can be very helpful, as theWater Elemental sometimes stands very far away from the boss and wastes timechasing the boss if the boss moves.

3.

Changelog

  • 07 May 2024: Reviewed for 10.2.7.
  • 22 Apr. 2024: Reviewed for Season 4.
  • 19 Mar. 2024: Reviewed for Patch 10.2.6.
  • 15 Jan. 2024: Reviewed for Patch 10.2.5.
  • 06 Nov. 2023: Reviewed for Patch 10.2.
  • 04 Sep. 2023: Reviewed for Patch 10.1.7
  • 10 Jul. 2023: Reviewed for Patch 10.1.5.
  • 29 Apr. 2023: Removed ElvUI, added mouseover decurse for Afflicted.
  • 20 Mar. 2023: Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
  • 24 Jan. 2023: Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
  • 11 Dec. 2022: Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
  • 28 Nov. 2022: Reviewed for Dragonflight launch.
  • 24 Oct. 2022: Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.

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Frost Mage DPS Macros and Addons - Dragonflight 10.2.7 (2024)

FAQs

How good is Frost Mage in Dragonflight? ›

Frost Mage achieved 5.27% more maximum boss DPS than Fire Mage when there was no movement or lag.

What is the easiest mage build in Dragonflight? ›

Frost is the easiest specialization to level. Its mechanics are simple and don't take long to learn. Moreover, he has a lot of AoE damage, and his abilities slow down opponents, which can help a lot.

What is the best mage spec to level with Dragonflight? ›

Frost Mage Leveling Viability in Dragonflight

Frost Mage is generally the most straightforward Mage spec to level with due to its lack of reliance on cooldowns to deal damage and exceptionally strong area of effect damage.

What is the best rotation for a Frost Mage? ›

In much simpler terms, the baseline Frost Mage rotation can be summed up as: Frostbolt until you get Fingers of Frost or Brain Freeze. Prioritize using Fingers of Frost procs over Brain Freeze, unless you are casting. Use Frozen Orb and Icy Veins on cooldown.

Is frost or unholy leveling better in Dragonflight? ›

Frost Death Knight Leveling Viability in Dragonflight

Frost is a solid leveling spec overall. However, playing as an Unholy Death Knight may be easier at low levels as Unholy gets uncapped AoE through Epidemic earlier than Frost can get Remorseless Winter buffed to its full potential with Gathering Storm.

What is the best potion for a frost mage Dragonflight? ›

The best potion for Frost Mages is Elemental Potion of Ultimate Power, but the cheaper and weaker Elemental Potion of Power is also an option.

What is the easiest class to play well in Dragonflight? ›

The WoW community adores BM Hunters for their high damage, defensive cooldowns, and beginner-friendly rotation. This is why so many players recommend them whenever someone is looking for the easiest spec to play in WoW Dragonflight Season 4.

What is the best mage subclass in Dragonflight? ›

Best Leveling Spec for Mage in Dragonflight

We recommend Frost for most of your Mage Leveling needs. This is because almost all spells of Frost will slow or root your targets, allowing you to kite very easily. It also has a lot of burst damage for low health enemies which allow you to quickly kill most quest mobs.

What is the best mage subclass in WoW? ›

Frost is, overall, the best leveling spec for Mages as it gives you access to both damage and (defensive) utility. You can also opt into various AoE Leveling builds that use talents designed to pull, control, and destroy 5+ enemies at once every pull.

What is the best specialization for mage? ›

Although each specialization has strengths and weaknesses, we recommend Frost as the best Mage leveling spec. Frost Mages have a lot of control from snares and roots and can easily kite mobs while having significant burst damage from using the triple damage component of Ice Lance to stay healthy.

What race is best for Frost Mage? ›

For Horde - I would recommend Troll, Orc, and Goblin as the best races for Frost Mage. For Alliance - Human, Voidelf, Mechagnomes, and Dwarfs are all very close, so you can pick whatever you like.

What are the best stats for a Frost Mage? ›

Frost Mage Stats
  • Critical Strike: Chance for extra effectiveness on attacks and heals.
  • Haste: Increases attack speed and spell casting speed.
  • Mastery: Increases the effectiveness of Mastery: Icicles.
  • Versatility: Increases damage and healing, and reduces damage taken.
May 9, 2024

Why frostbolt before flurry? ›

Always try to cast Frostbolt before Flurry, as due to the travel time on Flurry it will hit first allowing the Frostbolt to benefit from Winters Chill. After Flurry, you should consume Winters Chill stacks using your hardest hitting abilities.

How good is frost mage? ›

Frost Mage Strengths and Weaknesses

Flexible damage profile that provides substantial burst during Icy Veins, while not being too weak without it. Very effective against two stacked targets with Splitting Ice. Extra damage to rootable enemies thanks to Shatter.

Which DPS is best in Dragonflight? ›

  • Augmentation Evoker. The Evoker DPS specialization is considered by most to be the best class available when it comes to dealing damage. ...
  • Frost Mage. The first ranged DPS on the list, the Mage class will always have at least one powerful specialization in World of Warcraft. ...
  • Outlaw Rogue.
Nov 16, 2023

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