In World of Warcraft Classic Season of Discovery, Mage Runes stand as testaments to the boundless intellect and Arcane mastery of the Mage class. These Rune engravings, embedded upon Mages’ armor, amplify their innate abilities, transforming them into formidable wielders of Arcane power. In this guide, you will learn about all Mage Runes and locations in Season of Discovery. Read about Runes for other classes in our Season of Discovery Runes guide.
4.9Season of Discovery Phase 6 Mage Runes
It was announced that in Phase 6 Mages, like other classes, will receive a new way of obtaining runes. There will be no new runes, but the rest can now be bought from a Rune Broker. This vendor can be found at the starting zone of the race of your character and it sells runes for 1 Copper.
📌 Note: If you buy a Rune from the Broker before you start a related questline or if you are in the middle of the quest, it may affect the process of completing the quest. Read our SoD Runes Guide to get more details.
Season of Discovery Phase 5 Mage Runes
WoW Classic Season of Discovery Phase 5 introduces 2 new Mage Ring Runes:
These runes are available for characters with either Healing Specialization or Meditation Specialization.
Season of Discovery Phase 4 Mage Runes
The latest update in WoW Classic Season of Discovery introduces new Mage Runes, designed to provide unique strategic advantages:
Season of Discovery Phase 3 Mage Runes
In WoW SoD Phase 3 Mages received 6 new powerful Runes to boost their offensive and defensive capabilities:
Season of Discovery Phase 2 Mage Runes
World of Warcraft Classic SoD Phase 2 expanded the range of Mage Runes with new 7 Runes for Belt and Boots slots, adding powerful options to further enhance their combat and utility spells:
- Spellfrost Bolt
- Frostfire Bolt
- Hot Streak
- Missile Barrage
- Brain Freeze
- Spell Power
- Chronostatic Preservation
Season of Discovery Phase 1 Mage Runes
In Season of Discovery Phase 1 Mages were introduced to a variety of foundational Runes that set the stage for their enhanced abilities:
- Ice Lance
- Living Flame
- Enlightenment
- Burnout
- Fingers of Frost
- Living Bomb
- Regeneration
- Arcane Surge
- Arcane Blast
- Icy Veins
- Rewind Time
- Mass Regeneration
Mage Comprehension Charm
Mages have the distinct ability to finish up their Race-specific Spell Research / Spell Research quest, earning the coveted Comprehension Charm. This enchantment is the trigger of the conversion, which allows Mage to turn Scrolls and Spell Notes into usable items. Moreover, it opens up the possibility of Engraving Runes that make the Mages more powerful, with additional spells and abilities. Comprehension Charms are available via quest rewards, certain purchases from Reagent Vendors in major cities, and as rewards for the completion of special books found throughout the world.
Spell Notes Locations
This table will help you to find all Spell Notes to unlock Mage Runes:
Mage Ring Runes
Mages can choose between two powerful Ring Runes. The Rune of Healing Specialization turns Mages into surprising support players by improving their healing abilities. Alternatively, the Rune of Meditation Specialization increases mana regeneration, so Mages can now stay in the fight longer.
Rune of Healing Specialization Location
Mages can acquire Rune of Healing Specialization by clicking the black book located at Faldir’s Cove, Arathi Highlands, at /way 34.1, 80.5. The entrance is through a tunnel at /way 21, 75, southeast of Stromgarde Keep. Only Mages eligible to use the rune will be able to see it.
Rune of Meditation Specialization Location
How to find Rune of Meditation Specialization for Mages? Look for a small goblin house in the Shimmering Flats, Thousand Needles at /way 80, 77. Inside, you’ll find a small black tome containing the Rune of Meditation. Simply interact with the book to obtain the rune.
Mage Cloak Runes
Mage Cloak Runes provide Mages with a range of powerful offensive and defensive enhancements. These Runes are crafted to augment the Mage’s abilities, allowing for improved damage output, increased survivability, and greater control over their spells.
Arcane Barrage Rune
Arcane Barrage launches multiple missiles at a targeted enemy, inflicting between 622.263 and 761.316 Arcane damage. Additionally, there’s a 20% chance that casting Arcane Barrage will activate the Missile Barrage effect, enhancing the next missile spell.
Arcane Barrage Rune Location
The Arcane Barrage Rune is a key part of the Greater Friend of the Library quest line, which tasks Mages with locating and reading numerous books scattered across the world.
- Ensure you have completed the requirements for previous Phase Runes in the quest line.
- For the Arcane Barrage, you need to read an additional set of books beyond those required for earlier stages.
- The total number of books you need to read to acquire the Arcane Barrage Rune is 35.
Overheat Rune
Overheat grants the ability for Fire Blast to always result in a critical strike. Additionally, it can be cast simultaneously with other spells and is not subject to the global cooldown, enhancing both its flexibility and impact in combat.
Overheat Rune Location
To locate the Overheat Rune, you need to find four Novice Frost Mages in each of the following fields in Western Plaguelands:
- Felstone Field: Inside the house at coordinates /way 36.8, 54.7
- Gahrron’s Withering: At coordinates /way 64.2, 57.7
- The Writhing Haunt: At coordinates /way 53.3, 64.5
- Dalson’s Tears: At coordinates /way 45.1, 51.9
Steps to Acquire the Rune:
- Use fire spells to unfreeze the Novice Frost Mage, making sure not to kill them.
- After unfreezing, decurse the Novice Frost Mage.
- Speak with the Novice Frost Mage to obtain the necessary pages.
From each of the four Mages, you’ll receive Torn Spell Notes. Combine the pages from these Mages to form the Overheat Rune:
Note: If you accidentally kill the Novice Frost Mage, you’ll receive Charred Spell Notes instead, which are not useful for acquiring the Overheat Rune.
Frozen Orb Rune
Frozen Orb deploys a rapidly moving orb of ice that travels forward for 16 seconds. Every second, the orb deals 156.435 Frost damage to all enemies in its path and applies a chilling effect that slows their movement speed by 30%. The first instance of damage from the orb also significantly slows its movement and guarantees the activation of the Fingers of Frost effect, potentially leading to further powerful Frost attacks.
Frozen Orb Rune Location
- Go to Felwood, around coordinates (/way 63 11).
- Defeat Deadwood Furbolgs, including Deadwood Avengers and Deadwood Shamans, until one drops the Mysterious Darnassian Scroll.
- Use a Comprehension Charm on the Mysterious Darnassian Scroll to transform it into a Deciphered Darnassian Scroll.
- Head to the area around (/way 61 12).
- Look for Calyx Greenglow, who patrols the area.
- Use the Deciphered Darnassian Scroll on Calyx Greenglow to receive the quest Healing the Healer.
- Kill treants around (/way 55 22) until one drops an Unusual Flask.
- Take the Unusual Flask to Winterspring at coordinates (/way 29 35).
- Meet Calyx Greenglow again to turn in the quest.
- Calyx will transform into an Enraged Shade.
- Defeat him to obtain the Frozen Orb Rune.
Mage Bracer Runes
Mage Bracer Runes focus on enhancing a Mage’s spellcasting abilities and mobility. By equipping these Runes, Mages can significantly increase their spell damage, improve critical strike chances, and gain new strategic options in both offense and defense.
Balefire Bolt Rune
Balefire Bolt deals Spellfire damage that depends on the level of your skill. Each cast of Balefire Bolt increases the damage of your next cast by 10% and decreases your Spirit by 10% for 30 seconds, stacking up to 10 times. If your Spirit reaches 0 as a consequence, you will immediately perish. This spell’s effectiveness is checked against the lowest of the target’s Arcane and Fire resists.
Balefire Bolt Rune Location
Let’s find out how to acquire Spell Notes: Balefire Bolt, the item needed to learn the powerful Balefire Bolt. First of all, you’ll need to get a Scroll of Spatial Mending.
Obtaining the Scroll
- Enchanters can craft the Scroll using the recipe formula.
- Purchase the Scroll from the Auction House.
- Deciphered Mage Scrolls may contain the Scroll as a random reward.
Finding a Fel Portal
- Locate a Fel Portal anywhere in Azeroth. These come in various forms.
- Check the table below for potential locations of these Fel Portals.
Fel Portal Locations
| Fel Portal | Zones |
|---|---|
| Fel Sliver | The Barrens, Westfall, Darkshore, Silverpine Forest |
| Fel Crack | The Barrens, Ashenvale, Redridge Mountain |
| Fel Tear | Swamp of Sorrows, Desolace |
| Fel Scar | Feralas, Azshara, Blasted Lands |
| Fel Rift | Burning Steppes, Eastern Plaguelands |
Learning the Rune
- Use the Scroll of Spatial Mending on a Fel Portal to close it.
- This will reward you with Spell Notes: Balefire Bolt, allowing you to learn the Balefire Bolt spell.
Displacement Rune
Displacement grants you the ability to teleport back to your last Blink location, resetting the cooldown on Blink. This maneuver can only be executed within 10 seconds of casting Blink, offering swift repositioning in the heat of battle.
Displacement Rune Location
Here’s your guide to acquiring the Displacement Rune:
Gathering the Essence
- Locate four Ley Crystals scattered across the world.
- Each crystal needs one channeling material, totaling four.
- You have two options:
- Use a Worldcore Fragment, obtained from Imp explorations.
- Have a party member who’s a Mage use a Scroll of Geomancy.
Ley Crystal Locations
- Feralas: The High Wilderness (57, 60)
- Hinterlands: North of the Altar of Zul (48, 59)
- Azshara: Southwestern mountains near The Forlorn Ridge (22, 79)
- Searing Gorge (55, 65)
A Challenging Encounter
Channeling a Ley Crystal summons Mana Burn, a level 47 Arcane Elemental. This fight is difficult even at level 50. Consider bringing a group for backup.
By conquering Mana Burn, you’ll claim the Displacement Rune.
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Molten Armor Rune
Molten Armor causes 1.389-17.382 Fire damage when hit depending on skill level. Furthermore, it enhances your spell critical strike chance by 5% and reduces the chance you are critically hit by 5%. This potent armor lasts for 30 minutes, providing sustained protection against your adversaries.
Molten Armor Rune Location
Once you’ve reached Friendly reputation with Emerald Wardens, visit an Emerald Warden Quartermaster and purchase the Spell Notes: Molten Armor for 1 gold and 60 silver.
Mage Helm Runes
Mage Helm Runes are designed to boost the Mage’s mastery over Arcane, Fire, and Frost magic. These Runes provide substantial benefits to a Mage’s protective wards, spell critical strikes, and overall combat efficiency, making them a crucial addition to any Mage’s arsenal.
Advanced Warding Rune
Advanced Warding amplifies the strength of your Mana Shield, Frost Ward, and Fire Ward by 100% while reducing the mana drained by Mana Shield by 50% per damage taken. This enhanced protection fortifies your resilience against magical assaults, ensuring your survival in the face of formidable adversaries.
Advanced Warding Rune Location
Speak with the Shadowtooth Emissary located in Felwood at coordinates (51.5, 82) and accept the solo quest known as The Wild Gods.
Your first task is to obtain the Wildwhisper Draught:
- Journey to Jintha’Alor in The Hinterlands (group play is optional).
- Defeat elite trolls until you acquire the Wildwhisper Draught.
Next, summon the Spirit of Agamaggan:
- Travel to Razorfen Downs.
- Clear the area surrounding Amnennar the Coldbringer.
- Have one player drink the Wildwhisper Draught to summon the Spirit of Agamaggan.
- Interact with the Spirit to receive a quest and obtain Agamaggan’s Roar.
Proceed with collecting Wild Offerings (Solo):
- Select one of the following dungeons:
| Dungeon | Requirements | Spawned Mob |
|---|---|---|
| Zul’Farrak | Defeat any three bosses. | Ghostly Spider |
| Maraudon | Clear Princess Theradras area. | Ghostly Raptor |
| Blackrock Depths | Defeat High Interrogator Gerstahn, Houndmaster Grebmar, and Ring of Law event. | Ghostly Basilisk |
- Defeat specific bosses or enemies within these dungeons to trigger the appearance of a ghostly mob.
- Use Agamaggan’s Roar near the ghost to summon a level 52 elite Delirious Ancient.
- Defeat the Ancient to acquire a Wild Offering.
- Repeat these steps in the remaining two dungeons to obtain all three Wild Offerings.
Finally, return to claim your reward:
- Return to the Shadowtooth Emissary in Felwood and complete the quest.
- You will be rewarded with the Spell Notes: Advanced Warding.
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Deep Freeze Rune
Deep Freeze stuns the target for 5 seconds. Can only be used on Frozen targets. Deals damage to targets permanently immune to Stun.
Deep Freeze Rune Location
To find the Deep Freeze Rune, follow these steps:
- Take the Greater Friend of the Library questline.
- Read a total of 25 books across various locations.
Temporal Anomaly Rune
Temporal Anomaly gives the possibility to your Helm releases an orb of temporal energy that slowly advances forward. Every 2 seconds, it grants all nearby party members a shield absorbing damage for 15 seconds, providing invaluable protection against enemy assaults.
Temporal Anomaly Rune Location
As you hit level 42, seek out Garion Wendell in Stormwind City (Alliance) or Owen Thadd in Undercity (Horde). They’ll offer you the quest A Lesson in Literacy. To complete the quest, gather these magical ingredients:
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 8x Farraki Papyrus | Obtained from Zul’Farrak dungeon |
| 5x Zukk’ash Resin | Dropped by bug mobs in Feralas |
| 1x Pristine Owlbeast Quill | Dropped by Owlkin in Hinterlands |
After collecting these items, return to your questgiver. You’ll receive the Temporal Anomaly Rune and a Personal Spellbook as rewards for your efforts.
Mage Belt Runes
Mage Belt Runes offer Mages significant enhancements to their spell power and efficiency. These Runes are essential for Mages looking to amplify their offensive capabilities, enabling them to cast more powerful spells and maintain higher levels of mana regeneration.
Spellfrost Bolt Rune
Spellfrost Bolt represents the fusion of Frost and Arcane elements, which in turn, causes the enemy to be bombarded with a spellfrost. This dreadful spell causes (*203 / 100) to (*237 / 100) Spellfrost damage while immobilizing enemies by reducing their movement speed by 40% for 9 seconds.
Spellfrost Bolt Rune Location
To embark on the journey of mastering the Spellfrost Bolt, you need Spell Notes: PELFRB STOLLOTS. Decrypt these notes using a Comprehension Charm, available for purchase from Reagent vendors in capital cities for 6 gold 30 silver.
Hunt down Skullsplitter Mystic outside of Zul’Gurub in Stranglethorn Vale (47, 34). Be prepared for a challenging search, as this mob has numerous spawn points. Locate and defeat this mystic to claim the Spellfrost Bolt Rune.
Frostfire Bolt Rune
Frostfire Bolt is the combination of Frost and Fire, engulfing the targets in a tempest of frigid flames. On impact, it does (258-100) Frostfire damage and buffs the target with a 40% movement reduction. Moreover, the targets will endure Frostfire damage over a period of 9 seconds, ultimately giving in to the unstoppable assault of the elemental fury.
Frostfire Bolt Rune Location
Prepare for Frostfire Bolt mastery by obtaining Spell Notes: TROFF IRESTBOL. Similar to the Spellfrost Bolt Rune, these notes drop from the Skullsplitter Mystic outside of Zul’Gurub (47, 34). Dive into the hunt, explore various spawn points, and secure your path to Frostfire Bolt supremacy.
Hot Streak Rune
Hot Streak enables Mages to take the advantage of situations where they are able to cast Pyroblast immediately after landing two critical strikes in a row by designating certain spells. This synergy effect will increase the Mage’s offensive power and will assure instant incantations.
Hot Streak Rune Location
Mages seeking Hot Streak Rune must get Spell Notes: Hot Streak:
- Head to Alterac Mountains and defeat Syndicate Thief (58.8, 67.0) until a Singed Note drops.
- Journey to the Blacksmith Forge in Strahnbrad (60.0, 46.4).
- Ignite both bellows outside the forge using Fire spells like Flamestrike, summoning an Ancient Fire Elemental.
- Conquer the elemental to claim the Hot Streak Rune and unlock a new level of firepower.
Missile Barrage Rune
Missile Barrage grants your Arcane Blast a 40% chance, and your Fireball and Frostbolt spells a 20% chance to reduce the channeled duration of your next Arcane Missiles spell by 50%, reduce the mana cost by 100%, and missiles will fire every 0.5 seconds.
Missile Barrage Rune Location
To unlock the devastating power of Missile Barrage, Mages must get Spell Notes: Missile Barrage.
- Navigate through Deadwind Pass and interact with the Dalaran Agent at Ariden’s Camp (/way #1430 52 35) to obtain Ariden’s Sigil.
- Equip Ariden’s Sigil and defeat seven Dark Rider elites across various locations, obtaining Dalaran Relics.
| Zone | Coordinates | Relic |
|---|---|---|
| Deadwind Pass | /way #1430 43 29 | Curious Dalaran Relic |
| Duskwood | /way #1431 23 47 | Glittering Dalaran Relic |
| Swamp of Sorrows | /way #1435 69 28 | Odd Dalaran Relic |
| Arathi Highlands | /way #1417 60 40 | Whirring Dalaran Relic |
| Badlands | /way #1418 58 54 | Slippery Dalaran Relic |
| The Barrens | /way #1413 52 36 | Heavy Dalaran Relic |
| Desolace | /way #1443 65 25 | Creepy Dalaran Relic |
- Return all seven Relics to the Dalaran Agent for lucrative rewards.
- Receive A Service to Dalaran, unlocking the Missile Barrage Rune from the Supply Bag.
Mage Boots Runes
Mage Boots Runes provide Mages with improved mobility and spellcasting speed. These Runes are crucial for Mages who rely on swift movements and rapid spell deployment, offering significant boosts to their overall combat agility and effectiveness.
Brain Freeze Rune
Brain Freeze enhances Mages with a chilling effect, giving them a 15% chance to trigger their next Fireball, Spellfrost Bolt, or Frostfire Bolt spell to be instant cast and without mana cost. This symbiotic unification of the basic elements gives Mages an outstanding flexibility and the ability to go from one Arcane spell to another without any hassle.
Brain Freeze Rune Location
Here’s how to acquire the Brain Freeze Rune:
- Begin by obtaining the Highway Robbery quest in Desolace at an Extinguished Campfire northwest of the Kodo Graveyard (47, 54).
- Head to (63, 39) near Kormek’s Hut and turn in Highway Robbery to Bibbly F’utzbuckle.
- Embark on a journey to Booty Bay and rendezvous with Tokal at the inn. Conclude the On the Lam quest by acquiring Cherry Grog and proceeding to the next phase of your mission, No Honor Among Thieves.
- In Arathi Highlands, locate the Rowboat under the bridge between Arathi Highlands and the Wetlands (53, 91).
- Interact with the Rowboat to teleport to the eastern shore. Find Illari Duskfeather and engage in combat to obtain Illari’s Key.
- Open Illari’s Loot Cache to claim the Jewel-Encrusted Box containing the Brain Freeze Rune.
Spell Power Rune
Spell Power grants Mages a level of critical strike damage control unparalleled, and hence, all spells are made 50% more powerful. This amelioration surpasses the traditional boundaries, enabling Mages to wield Arcane power in the form of the deadly barrages of energy with no match in terms of accuracy and effectiveness.
Spell Power Rune Location
Embark on the quest Greater Friend of the Library to obtain the Spell Power Rune. Read 20 books out of 24 scattered around the world, including new additions. Use the Mage Book Tracker addon for efficient Rune tracking.
New Book Locations for Spell Power:
| Zone | Quest Title | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|
| Desolace | Demons and You | (/way 55.0, 28.0) |
| Dustwallow Marsh | RwlRwlRwlRwl! | (/way 57.0, 21.0) |
| Thousand Needles | Geomancy: The Stone-Cold Truth | (/way 34.0, 40.0) |
| Alterac Mountains | Defensive Magics 101 | (/way 48.5 57.6) |
| Arathi Highlands | A Web of Lies: Debunking Myths and Legends | (/way 73.0, 65.0) |
| Badlands | Mummies: A Guide to the Unsavory Undead | (/way 57.0, 39.0) |
| Stranglethorn Vale | Basilisks: Should Petrification be Feared? | (/way 41.5, 50.8) |
| Swamp of Sorrows | A Ludite’s Guide to Caring for Your Demonic Pet | (/way 61.0, 22.0) |
Chronostatic Preservation Rune
Chronostatic Preservation harnesses Arcane, Fire, and Frost magic to Freeze Chronomantic energy, allowing its storage for up to 15 seconds before release. Upon activation, heals a friendly target for 665 to 998, while retaining versatility in interactions with other spells, talents, and effects.
Chronostatic Preservation Rune Location
Master the art of Chronostatic Preservation by collecting three sets of Partial Spell Notes using Frostbolt or Ice Lance:
- Singed Highperch Consort (11.2, 39.8)
- Scorched Screeching Roguefeather (southern wall, 26.6, 47.2)
- Seared Needles Cougar (near the Great Lift, 24.0, 23.6)
Combine these Partial Spell Notes to get Combine Partial Spell Notes and unlock the potent magic of Chronostatic Preservation and wield its time-bending capabilities with finesse.
Mage Chest Runes
Mage Chest Runes are pivotal for enhancing a Mage’s damage potential and survivability. These Runes offer powerful augmentations to spell critical strikes, mana regeneration, and defensive capabilities, ensuring Mages can withstand intense battles while dealing devastating damage.
Burnout Rune
Burnout ignites the Mage’s critical strike potential, enhancing their ability to unleash devastating Arcane blasts. This Rune grants a 15% increase to critical strike chance with all spells, but your non-periodic spell critical strikes now have an additional mana cost of 1% of your base mana.
Burnout Rune Location
- Gnome: Frozen Trogg in Gol’Bolar Quarry.
- Human: Frozen Murloc east of Stone Cairn Lake.
- Troll: Frozen Makrura in a hut to the right of Razor Hill.
- Undead: Frozen Murloc in Tirisfal Glades.
Fingers of Frost Rune
Fingers of Frost imbues the Mage’s Chill effects with the power to freeze their foes in time. This Rune grants a 15% chance for Chill effects to apply the Fingers of Frost effect, which treats your next 2 spells cast as if the target were Frozen.
Fingers of Frost Rune Location
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Regeneration Rune
Regeneration grants the Mage the power to heal allies while channeling their Arcane might. This Rune channels a healing beam over 3 seconds, restoring (* 42 / 100 * 3) health to the target. Additionally, the Rune applies Temporal Beacon for 30 seconds, causing 80% of the Mage’s Arcane damage to be converted to healing for all targets with Temporal Beacon.
Regeneration Rune Location
Below, you will find ways how to unlock Regeneration Rune for each race.
- Human: Dropped by Defias Pillager in Westfall.
- Gnome: Found in a hut on the northern island in Loch Modan.
- Horde: Looted from Kolkar’s Booty chests in The Barrens.
- Undead: Dropped from Dalaran Apprentice in Silverpine Forest.
Enlightenment Rune
Enlightenment empowers the Mage’s Arcane abilities based on their mana reserves. This Rune grants a 10% increase in all damage dealt and 10% increase in mana regeneration while the Mage has more than 70% mana. While below 30% mana, 10% of the Mage’s mana regeneration continues while casting.
Enlightenment Rune Location
- Human: Polymorph 6 critters in Elwynn Forest with the “Wild Polymorph” debuff and loot the Azora Apprentice Notes.
- Undead: Polymorph 6 melons in Solliden Farmstead and loot sorcerers’ notes they leave behind.
Mage Legs Runes
Mage Legs Runes enhance the Mage’s core spellcasting abilities and overall performance in battle. These Runes provide substantial boosts to spell damage, casting speed, and mana efficiency, making them indispensable for Mages seeking to maximize their effectiveness in various combat scenarios.
Icy Veins Rune
Icy Veins hastens the Mage’s spellcasting and reduces the pushback suffered from damaging attacks while casting. This Rune grants a 20% increase in spell casting speed and reduces pushback from damaging attacks by 100% for 20 seconds.
Icy Veins Rune Location
Collect a total of 10 Books across Azeroth, with specific locations for Alliance, Horde, and cross-faction books.
Alliance Books:
- Tower of Azora, Elwynn Forest – Archmage Theocritus’s Research Journal
- Thelsamar or Westfall Inn – Rumi of Gnomeregan: The Collected Works
- Ironforge in the Hall of Explorers – Archmage Antonidas: The Unabridged Autobiography
Horde Books:
- Brill Alchemy Shop – The Apothecary’s Metaphysical Primer
- Sepulcher – Ataeric: On Arcane Curiosities
- Valley of Spirits, Orgrimmar – The Lessons of Ta’zo
Cross-faction Books:
- The Sludge Fen, The Barrens – Arcanic Systems Manual
- Near the Grimtotems in Stonetalon Mountains – Fury of the Land
- Raven Hill Crypt, Duskwood – Crimes Against Anatomy
- Near the Wailing Caverns portal – Secrets of the Dreamers
- Amber Mill, Silverpine Forest – The Dalaran Digest, Vol. 23
- Near the Engineering trailer in Ratchet – Baxtan: On Destructive Magics
- Moonbrook, Westfall – Bewitchments and Glamours
- Whelgar’s Excavation Site, Wetlands at around 33, 47 – Goaz Scrolls
- The Ogre Cave in Loch Modan – Runes of the Sorcerer-Kings
- Darkshore Ruins – Nar’thalas Almanac, Vol. 74
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Arcane Surge Rune
Arcane Surge unleashes all of the Mage’s remaining mana in a surge of energy focused at the target. This Rune deals (* 226 / 100) to (* 264 / 100) Arcane damage, increased by up to 300% based on the Mage’s mana remaining. Afterward, the Mage’s normal mana regeneration is activated and increased by 300% for 8 sec.
Arcane Surge Rune Location
Spell Notes: Arcane Surge is purchasable for 2 gold from Supply Factions: Durotar Supply and Logistics (Horde characters) or Azeroth Commerce Authority (Alliance characters) after reaching Friendly reputation.
Mass Regeneration Rune
Mass Regeneration grants the Mage the power to heal all party members within 15 yards of the target player. This Rune channels a healing beam over 3 seconds, restoring (* 42 / 100 * 3) health to all party members within 15 yards of the target player. Additionally, the Rune applies Temporal Beacon for 15 seconds, causing 80% of the Mage’s Arcane damage to be converted to healing for all targets with Temporal Beacon.
Mass Regeneration Rune Location
Here is detailed instruction on how to obtain Mass Regeneration Rune:
- Head to Raven Hill in western Duskwood and follow the instructions to obtain Decrepit Phylactery and Slumbering Bones.
- Use the Phylactery on the Slumbering Bones to summon a level 25 elite Lich.
- Defeat the Lich to obtain Spell Notes: Mass Regeneration.
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Living Flame Rune
Living Flame summons a Spellfire flame that moves toward the target, leaving a trail of Spellfire. This trail deals (* 100 / 100) Spellfire damage every second to nearby enemies. Lasts 20 sec.
Living Flame Rune Location
- Human: Defeat Kobold Geomancer in and around Jasperlode Mine.
- Gnome: Defeat Frostmane Shadowcaster and Frostmane Seer.
- Horde: Defeat Burning Blade Fanatic in Skull Rock in Durotar.
- Forsaken: Defeat Scarlet Warrior in Tirisfal Glades.
Mage Gloves Runes
Mage Gloves Runes empower Mages with improved control over their spells and increased versatility in combat. These Runes enhance critical strike chances, reduce cooldowns, and provide additional spell effects, ensuring Mages can adapt to any situation and maintain their dominance on the battlefield.
Rewind Time Rune
Rewind Time instantly heals all damage taken over the last 5 seconds to the Mage’s current target with Temporal Beacon. This Rune is ineffective on targets that did not have a Temporal Beacon 5 seconds ago.
Rewind Time Rune Location
Rewind Time is sold by Grizzby in Ratchet. To purchase the Rune, complete the following pre-quests.
- Shredder Turbochargers: Collect 16 Shredder Turbochargers from Venture Co. Shredders in the Windshear Crag, Stonetalon Mountains
- Dark Iron Ordinance: Acquire 20 Dark Iron Ordinance by vanquishing Dark Iron Insurgent in North Loch Modan or Dark Iron Rifleman and other Dark Iron dwarves in North Wetlands.
- Fish Oil: Gather 24 Fish Oil from murlocs in Hillsbrad or Wetlands, or acquire them through the Auction House.
Living Bomb Rune
Living Bomb transforms the target into a Living Bomb, taking (* 85 / 100 * 4) Fire damage over 12 sec. After 12 sec or when the spell is dispelled, the target explodes, dealing (* 171 / 100) Fire damage to all enemies within 10 yards.
Living Bomb Rune Location
- Alliance: Dropped from Stonesplinter Seer in Loch Modan.
To find the Stonesplinter Seer, head to the big island in the lake in Loch Modan. There, you will encounter many Stonesplinter Seers. Defeat them until one of them drops the Living Bomb Rune.
- Horde: Complete the Wand to Bethor Questline.
The Wand to Bethor Questline is a series of quests that starts on Fenris Isle in Silverpine Forest. The final quest in the chain is Wand to Bethor. Upon completing it, you will be rewarded with the Living Bomb Rune.
Arcane Blast Rune
Arcane Blast empowers the Mage to unleash a powerful Arcane Blast at their target. This Rune deals (* 453 / 100) to (* 527 / 100) Arcane damage with a 2.5-second cast time. Each time you cast Arcane Blast, the spell damage and healing of all other Arcane spells increases by 15%, and the mana cost of Arcane Blast increases by 175%. The effect stacks up to 4 times and lasts 6 seconds or until any other Arcane damage or healing spell is cast.
Arcane Blast Rune Location
- Defeat Wrathtail Naga in the Zoram Strand until they drop Naga Manuscript.
- Follow the riddle in the book to find three crystals along the Zoram Strand.
- Cast Arcane Explosion at each crystal.
- Use the book to learn Arcane Blast.
Ice Lance Rune
Ice Lance empowers the Mage to conjure a chilling Ice Lance that pierces their target. This Rune deals (* 55 / 100) to (* 65 / 100) Frost damage to an enemy target. Causes triple damage against Frozen targets.
Ice Lance Rune Location
Initial Rune for Mages, getting at their respective class trainers at level 2.
- Gnome: Spell Research – Troggs’ camp
- Undead: Spell Research – Scarlet Crusade initates
- Human: Spell Research – Defias agents
- Troll: Spell Research – Notes drop from Burning Blade Familiars
Having knowledge of all Mage Runes locations and their properties, you can now transcend the boundaries of traditional playstyles, embracing a multitude of Arcane enhancements. Whether you seek to master the art of healing or unleash devastating damage, Mage SoD Runes improve your gameplay experience.
