Frost Mage AoE Leveling — AoE Leveling · WoW Classic

Key talents

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  Improved Blizzard · Frost, up to 3

  Makes Blizzard chill everything it hits, so the pack walks through it slowly: the heart of the technique.

  Adds a chill effect to your Blizzard spell. This effect lowers the target's movement speed by 65%. Lasts 1.5 sec.

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  Permafrost · Frost, up to 3

  Lengthens chill effects, so the slow from Blizzard and Cone of Cold lasts until the next tick.

  Increases the duration of your Chill effects by 3 secs and reduces the target's speed by an additional 10%.

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  Improved Frost Nova · Frost, up to 2

  Frost Nova comes back sooner: a second Nova in the same pull.

  Reduces the cooldown of your Frost Nova spell by 4 sec.

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  Arctic Reach · Frost, up to 2

  Longer Blizzard range; wider Frost Nova and Cone of Cold.

  Increases the range of your Frostbolt and Blizzard spells and the radius of your Frost Nova and Cone of Cold spells by 20%.

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  Frost Channeling · Frost, up to 3

  Cheaper frost spells that draw less threat: longer pulls.

  Reduces the mana cost of your Frost spells by 15% and reduces the threat caused by your Frost spells by 30%.

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  Improved Cone of Cold · Frost, up to 3

  More damage on the finishing Cones.

  Increases the damage dealt by your Cone of Cold spell by 35%.

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  Ice Barrier · Frost, up to 1

  Absorbs the hits from enemies that reach you.

  Instantly shields you, absorbing 454 damage. Lasts 1 min. While the shield holds, spells will not be interrupted.

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  Ice Block · Frost, up to 1

  The way out when a pull goes wrong.

  You become encased in a block of ice, protecting you from all physical attacks and spells for 10 sec, but during that time you cannot attack, move or cast spells.

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  Cold Snap · Frost, up to 1

  Resets Frost Nova and Cone of Cold for a second round.

  When activated, this spell finishes the cooldown on all of your Frost spells.

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  Arcane Concentration · Arcane, up to 5

  Free spells when it triggers during long Blizzard channels.

  Gives you a 10% chance of entering a Clearcasting state after any damage spell hits a target. The Clearcasting state reduces the mana cost of your next damage spell by 100%.

Abilities

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  Blizzard · level 20, 6 ranks

  The main damage: channel it over the frozen or slowed pack.

  Ice shards pelt the target area doing 1192 Frost damage over 8 sec.

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  Frost Nova · level 10, 4 ranks

  Roots the pack once it has bunched up behind you.

  Blasts enemies near the caster for 73 to 81 Frost damage and freezes them in place for up to 8 sec. Damage caused may interrupt the effect.

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  Cone of Cold · level 26, 5 ranks

  Slows and damages enemies that break out of the Nova.

  Targets in a cone in front of the caster take 338 to 368 Frost damage and are slowed by 50% for 8 sec.

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  Arcane Explosion · level 14, 6 ranks

  Finishes enemies around you with little health left.

  Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 249 to 269 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards.

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  Ice Barrier · talent, 4 ranks

  Cast before the pull, recast between Novas.

  Instantly shields you, absorbing 826 damage. Lasts 1 min. While the shield holds, spells will not be interrupted.

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  Ice Block · talent

  Emergency: immune for a few seconds while cooldowns come back.

  You become encased in a block of ice, protecting you from all physical attacks and spells for 10 sec, but during that time you cannot attack, move or cast spells.

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  Cold Snap · talent

  Resets Frost Nova and Cone of Cold.

  When activated, this spell finishes the cooldown on all of your Frost spells.

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  Blink · level 20

  Gets you out of melee range after a Nova.

  Teleports the caster 20 yards forward, unless something is in the way. Also frees the caster from stuns and bonds.

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  Evocation · level 20

  Restores mana on a long pull or a bad respawn.

  While channeling this spell, your mana regeneration is active and increased by 1500%. Lasts 8 sec.

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  Frost Armor · level 1, 3 ranks

  Slows enemies that hit you; Ice Armor replaces it at 30.

  Increases Armor by 200. If an enemy strikes the caster, they may have their movement slowed by 30% and the time between their attacks increased by 25% for 5 sec. Only one type of Armor spell can be active on the Mage at any time. Lasts 30 min.

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  Conjure Water · level 4, 7 ranks

  Drink between pulls.

  Conjures 10 bottles of crystal water, providing the mage and his allies with something to drink. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.

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  Polymorph · level 8, 4 ranks

  Takes one extra enemy out of the pull.

  Transforms the enemy into a sheep, forcing it to wander around for up to 50 sec. While wandering, the sheep cannot attack or cast spells but will regenerate very quickly. Any damage will transform the target back into its normal form. Only one target can be polymorphed at a time. Only works on Beasts, Humanoids and Critters.

The pull

1. Buff Frost or Ice Armor and Ice Barrier, with full mana.
2. Gather the pack by running past each enemy so it follows you.
3. When they are bunched behind you, turn and Frost Nova.
4. Step out of melee range (Blink if needed) and channel Blizzard over them.
5. When the Nova breaks, keep channeling: Improved Blizzard and Permafrost keep them slow.
6. If they reach you, Cone of Cold, step back and channel again; Frost Nova again when it is back (Cold Snap resets it).
7. Finish the last enemies with Arcane Explosion or Cone of Cold.

Pulling

Run through the pack's area, close enough that each enemy notices you, and keep moving so they line up behind you. Stop gathering once you have as many as your mana can kill: four to six at first, eight or more with gear and practice.

Grouping

Keep running in one direction until they are all behind you in a tight line, then turn. Frost Nova only once the last one has caught up.

Positioning

Pick open ground: walls, trees and buildings block Blizzard and stop you backing away. Kite away from other packs, never towards them.

Crowd control

Frost Nova and Cone of Cold hold the pack; Polymorph removes one extra enemy; Counterspell stops a stray caster.

Defensives

Ice Barrier before every pull, Ice Block when health drops low with the pack still alive, Blink to escape melee range, Mana Shield in an emergency.

Mana and health

Use the Blizzard rank that kills the pack: lower ranks cost less mana for the same slow at lower levels. Drink conjured water between pulls and keep Evocation and a mana gem for long fights.

Common mistakes

• Pulling casters or ranged enemies: they stand outside the Blizzard and interrupt it
• Turning before the whole pack has caught up, so the Nova misses some
• Kiting into the next pack
• Starting a pull without full mana or with Ice Block on cooldown

Gear and consumables

Gear

Stamina first, so a pull's last seconds don't kill you, then Intellect for longer pulls. Spell damage helps from the 40s on. A good wand helps finish single enemies cheaply.

Stats

Stamina and Intellect while leveling; spell damage and frost damage from the 40s on. Spirit matters less than Intellect because you drink between pulls anyway.

Enchants

Stamina and Intellect enchants on chest and bracers; a speed enchant on boots makes kiting safer.

• Greater Mana PotionMana for a long pull in the 40s.
• Superior Mana PotionThe same at 50 and up.
• Superior Healing PotionHealth when a pull goes wrong.
• Frost OilOn a weapon: chance to cast Frostbolt on hit, an extra slow.
• Swiftness PotionRun out of a pull that has gone bad.

Farming spots

In the order you reach them. Each opens its area on the World Map.

• Torn Fin murlocs on Hillsbrad's west coast

  Hillsbrad Foothills · Levels 28–32

  Easy

  Torn Fin Coastrunners and Muckdwellers along Hillsbrad's western shore: melee-only murlocs at levels 28–30, close together on open sand, the first good mage AoE pulls after Blizzard ranks up.

  Spawn points

  47

  Respawn

  about 5 min

  Coin per kill

  51 copper51

  Vendor loot per kill

  1 silver 49 copper149

  Creatures

  • Torn Fin CoastrunnerLevels 29–30 · 28 spawns
  • Torn Fin MuckdwellerLevels 28–29 · 19 spawns

  Pros

  • Melee only: every murloc follows you into the Blizzard
  • Open beach with room to kite
  • Clams and fish oil add a little vendor value

  Cons

  • Murlocs move fast and call friends, so pulls grow by themselves
  • Low money per kill

  Requires:

  Blizzard, Frost Nova and Cone of Cold; Improved Blizzard makes the pulls safe.

  Competition:

  A common Horde and Alliance leveling coast: other players thin the packs at busy times.

  How to farm it, step by step

  1. 1.Where to stand: Start at one end of the strand with open sand behind you, so you can walk back while channeling.
  2. 2.Pull: Run along the waterline through the Coastrunners and Muckdwellers until four to eight are following you.
  3. 3.Group them up: Turn and walk back the way you came so they line up behind you; turn to face them once they are within a few yards of each other.
  4. 4.Abilities: Frost Nova as they bunch up, step out of melee range, then channel Blizzard over the pack; Improved Blizzard and Permafrost keep them crawling through it. Cone of Cold and a second Frost Nova (after its cooldown or Cold Snap) cover the last seconds. At these levels, a lower Blizzard rank costs less mana for the same slow.
  5. 5.Kite: If the Nova breaks early, walk back along the open beach and Cone of Cold the front of the pack before channeling again.
  6. 6.Finish: Arcane Explosion or a last Cone of Cold finishes murlocs below a quarter of their health.
  7. 7.Recover: Drink conjured water and eat between pulls; save Evocation and a mana gem for a pull that runs long. Rebuff Frost or Ice Armor and Ice Barrier before the next pull.
  8. 8.Avoid: Torn Fin Oracles and Tidehunters further east along the coast cast spells; keep the pull to the melee murlocs here.

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• Dabyrie's Farmstead

  Arathi Highlands · Levels 30–34

  Easy

  The Dabyrie Laborers and Militia working Dabyrie's Farmstead in Arathi Highlands: around thirty-five melee humans at levels 30–32 in an open field.

  Spawn points

  35

  Respawn

  about 7 min

  Coin per kill

  57 copper57

  Vendor loot per kill

  2 silver 52 copper252

  Creatures

  • Dabyrie LaborerLevels 30–31 · 26 spawns
  • Dabyrie MilitiaLevels 31–32 · 9 spawns

  Pros

  • Open fields with long sight lines
  • Melee only
  • Silk cloth on about 30% of kills

  Cons

  • Respawn is slower here (about 6½ minutes)
  • Militia hit a little harder than the laborers

  Requires:

  Improved Blizzard; Arctic Reach helps cover the field.

  How to farm it, step by step

  1. 1.Where to stand: Start on the field's edge furthest from the farmhouse so the pull walks away from the buildings.
  2. 2.Pull: Run through the laborers in the fields until five to eight follow you.
  3. 3.Group them up: Loop once around the edge of the field to bunch them, then face the pack.
  4. 4.Abilities: Frost Nova as they bunch up, step out of melee range, then channel Blizzard over the pack; Improved Blizzard and Permafrost keep them crawling through it. Cone of Cold and a second Frost Nova (after its cooldown or Cold Snap) cover the last seconds.
  5. 5.Kite: Kite along the open field; fence lines and the farmhouse are the only obstacles.
  6. 6.Finish: Arcane Explosion when they reach you at low health.
  7. 7.Recover: Drink conjured water and eat between pulls; save Evocation and a mana gem for a pull that runs long. Rebuff Frost or Ice Armor and Ice Barrier before the next pull.
  8. 8.Avoid: Nothing else hostile stands in the farm; just keep pulls away from the buildings so you don't snag a second group.

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• Syndicate camp in southern Alterac

  Alterac Mountains · Levels 32–35

  Medium

  Syndicate Thieves and Footpads in a camp in southern Alterac Mountains: melee humanoids at levels 32–34 that drop silk and copper.

  Spawn points

  13

  Respawn

  about 5 min

  Coin per kill

  62 copper62

  Vendor loot per kill

  3 silver 5 copper35

  Creatures

  • Syndicate ThiefLevels 33–34 · 6 spawns
  • Syndicate FootpadLevels 32–33 · 7 spawns

  Pros

  • Melee humanoids: silk cloth and coin on every kill
  • Close to Southshore and Tarren Mill for selling

  Cons

  • Only about a dozen spawns in the area, so a full clear needs a short wait
  • Pulls can drag in the drunken footpads nearby

  Requires:

  Improved Blizzard and Frost Nova; a small camp suits pulls of four to six.

  How to farm it, step by step

  1. 1.Where to stand: Approach from the open ground beside the camp rather than through its buildings.
  2. 2.Pull: Body-pull the Thieves and Footpads one tent at a time until four to six follow you.
  3. 3.Group them up: Lead them out of the camp onto open ground and let them gather behind you.
  4. 4.Abilities: Frost Nova as they bunch up, step out of melee range, then channel Blizzard over the pack; Improved Blizzard and Permafrost keep them crawling through it. Cone of Cold and a second Frost Nova (after its cooldown or Cold Snap) cover the last seconds.
  5. 5.Kite: Back away on open ground; avoid running into the next group of tents.
  6. 6.Finish: Cone of Cold or Arcane Explosion on the last few.
  7. 7.Recover: Drink conjured water and eat between pulls; save Evocation and a mana gem for a pull that runs long. Rebuff Frost or Ice Armor and Ice Barrier before the next pull.
  8. 8.Avoid: Drunken Footpads wander the camp and join pulls; take them into the pack only if you have mana for them.

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• Bloodfen Raptors in northern Dustwallow

  Dustwallow Marsh · Levels 35–38

  Medium

  Bloodfen Raptors at levels 35–36 in the northern marsh: beasts with no ranged attacks, and a skinner's source of heavy leather.

  Spawn points

  17

  Respawn

  about 6 min

  Coin per kill

  None

  Vendor loot per kill

  4 silver 26 copper426

  Creatures

  • Bloodfen RaptorLevels 35–36 · 17 spawns

  Pros

  • Beasts with no casters
  • Skinning: heavy and medium leather
  • Raptor hides vendor for a few silver

  Cons

  • No coin drops
  • Screechers, crocolisks and spiders share the area and wander into pulls

  Requires:

  Improved Blizzard and Permafrost: raptors are fast.

  How to farm it, step by step

  1. 1.Where to stand: Keep to the dry ground between the pools: water slows you and not the raptors.
  2. 2.Pull: Tag raptors one at a time as you run past, aiming for four to six.
  3. 3.Group them up: Raptors run fast, so turn and Frost Nova as soon as the last one closes in.
  4. 4.Abilities: Frost Nova as they bunch up, step out of melee range, then channel Blizzard over the pack; Improved Blizzard and Permafrost keep them crawling through it. Cone of Cold and a second Frost Nova (after its cooldown or Cold Snap) cover the last seconds.
  5. 5.Kite: After the Nova, walk back on dry ground and channel Blizzard; Cone of Cold the front-runners if they break out.
  6. 6.Finish: Cone of Cold and Arcane Explosion.
  7. 7.Recover: Drink conjured water and eat between pulls; save Evocation and a mana gem for a pull that runs long. Rebuff Frost or Ice Armor and Ice Barrier before the next pull.
  8. 8.Avoid: Bloodfen Screechers, Drywallow Crocolisks and Withervine Bark Rippers stand among the raptors, and Dart wanders the same ground.

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• Rock Elementals in southern Badlands

  Badlands · Levels 38–42

  MediumGood value

  Rock Elementals at levels 39–40 in the south of the Badlands. They have no ranged attacks, hit slowly and carry Elemental Earth and vendor stones, which makes them a leveling and gold stop at once.

  Spawn points

  23

  Respawn

  about 5 min

  Coin per kill

  None

  Vendor loot per kill

  7 silver 37 copper737

  Creatures

  • Rock ElementalLevels 39–40 · 23 spawns

  Materials

  • Elemental Earth11% of kills · vendor price 4 silver4Used in Leatherworking (4), Blacksmithing (3), Tailoring (3), Alchemy (2), Engineering (2), Enchanting (1) recipes

  Pros

  • Melee only and slow
  • Elemental Earth drops on about one kill in nine
  • Good vendor value: stone pieces sell for several silver

  Cons

  • No coin
  • Spread over a wide area

  Requires:

  Frost spells (they resist nothing frost-related); paladins with Consecration and a shield can tank them too.

  Value:

  Elemental Earth is a reagent for six professions; its auction price depends on your realm. The stones' vendor value adds up on its own.

  How to farm it, step by step

  1. 1.Where to stand: Work the open ground in the south of the zone; the elementals stand apart, so plan a loop.
  2. 2.Pull: Aggro three to five elementals as you run between them.
  3. 3.Group them up: They are slow: let them gather into one tight group before you stop.
  4. 4.Abilities: Frost Nova as they bunch up, step out of melee range, then channel Blizzard over the pack; Improved Blizzard and Permafrost keep them crawling through it. Cone of Cold and a second Frost Nova (after its cooldown or Cold Snap) cover the last seconds. Paladins: Consecration under the pack with Blessing of Sanctuary and Retribution Aura up.
  5. 5.Kite: Easy to kite at walking speed while Cone of Cold is on cooldown.
  6. 6.Finish: Arcane Explosion.
  7. 7.Recover: Drink conjured water and eat between pulls; save Evocation and a mana gem for a pull that runs long. Rebuff Frost or Ice Armor and Ice Barrier before the next pull.
  8. 8.Avoid: Nothing hostile shares this area; watch for other players' pulls.

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• Wastewander bandits at Waterspring Field

  Tanaris · Levels 40–44

  Easy

  Wastewander Thieves and Bandits around the wells north-east of Gadgetzan: about thirty melee humans at levels 40–42 on flat sand. A classic mage AoE spot that also drops Mageweave and water pouches.

  Spawn points

  29

  Respawn

  about 5 min

  Coin per kill

  86 copper86

  Vendor loot per kill

  6 silver 26 copper626

  Creatures

  • Wastewander ThiefLevels 40–41 · 18 spawns
  • Wastewander BanditLevels 41–42 · 11 spawns

  Pros

  • Flat desert with nothing to snag on
  • Melee only
  • Mageweave on a quarter of kills; leatherworking patterns now and then

  Cons

  • Very popular: often busy
  • Shadow Mages and Rogues of the southern camp cast or stealth

  Requires:

  Improved Blizzard and Permafrost.

  Competition:

  One of the best-known mage AoE spots: expect other players, especially early on a server's life.

  How to farm it, step by step

  1. 1.Where to stand: Start at the field's edge with the open desert behind you, away from the southern camp.
  2. 2.Pull: Run a loop through the Thieves and Bandits until six to ten follow you.
  3. 3.Group them up: Keep running until they are all behind you in one line, then turn.
  4. 4.Abilities: Frost Nova as they bunch up, step out of melee range, then channel Blizzard over the pack; Improved Blizzard and Permafrost keep them crawling through it. Cone of Cold and a second Frost Nova (after its cooldown or Cold Snap) cover the last seconds.
  5. 5.Kite: The desert is open in every direction: kite in a wide circle and re-channel Blizzard as they come.
  6. 6.Finish: Arcane Explosion and Cone of Cold.
  7. 7.Recover: Drink conjured water and eat between pulls; save Evocation and a mana gem for a pull that runs long. Rebuff Frost or Ice Armor and Ice Barrier before the next pull.
  8. 8.Avoid: The camp to the south has Wastewander Shadow Mages (casters) and Rogues; Scorpid Hunters wander in from the dunes.

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• Marsh murlocs on the south-east coast

  Swamp of Sorrows · Levels 41–45

  Medium

  Marsh Inkspewers, Murlocs and Flesheaters on the Swamp of Sorrows' south-eastern shore: melee murlocs at levels 41–44.

  Spawn points

  20

  Respawn

  about 5 min

  Coin per kill

  89 copper89

  Vendor loot per kill

  3 silver 98 copper398

  Creatures

  • Marsh InkspewerLevels 42–43 · 14 spawns
  • Marsh MurlocLevels 41–42 · 5 spawns
  • Marsh FlesheaterLevels 43–44 · 1 spawn

  Pros

  • Melee murlocs that follow into the Blizzard
  • Coin and clams on every kill

  Cons

  • Murloc packs pull together and grow quickly
  • Respawn is about 5–7 minutes

  Requires:

  Improved Blizzard and Frost Nova.

  How to farm it, step by step

  1. 1.Where to stand: Start on the beach at the edge of the coast, with open sand behind you.
  2. 2.Pull: Run along the coast to gather five to seven murlocs.
  3. 3.Group them up: Lead them up the beach and turn once they're bunched behind you.
  4. 4.Abilities: Frost Nova as they bunch up, step out of melee range, then channel Blizzard over the pack; Improved Blizzard and Permafrost keep them crawling through it. Cone of Cold and a second Frost Nova (after its cooldown or Cold Snap) cover the last seconds.
  5. 5.Kite: Back along the beach, away from the water and the next camp.
  6. 6.Finish: Arcane Explosion when they are low.
  7. 7.Recover: Drink conjured water and eat between pulls; save Evocation and a mana gem for a pull that runs long. Rebuff Frost or Ice Armor and Ice Barrier before the next pull.
  8. 8.Avoid: Marsh Oracles further up the coast heal and cast; Silt Crawlers on the beach join stray pulls.

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• Southsea pirates at Lost Rigger Cove

  Tanaris · Levels 44–47

  Medium

  More than a hundred Southsea pirates at levels 44–45 along Tanaris's eastern coast: dense melee humanoids with Mageweave and coin.

  Spawn points

  113

  Respawn

  about 5 min

  Coin per kill

  96 copper96

  Vendor loot per kill

  5 silver 63 copper563

  Creatures

  • Southsea PirateLevels 44–45 · 26 spawns
  • Southsea FreebooterLevels 44–45 · 27 spawns
  • Southsea Dock WorkerLevels 44–45 · 30 spawns
  • Southsea SwashbucklerLevels 44–45 · 31 spawns

  Pros

  • Very dense: pulls of eight or more
  • Mageweave and coin from every pirate

  Cons

  • Buildings and docks limit kiting room
  • Kidnappers wander through the cove

  Requires:

  Improved Blizzard and confidence with larger pulls; paladins with Consecration and Blessing of Sanctuary can tank the dock packs.

  How to farm it, step by step

  1. 1.Where to stand: Pull the outskirts first; the docks and huts are tighter.
  2. 2.Pull: Gather pirates from the edge of the cove until six to eight follow you.
  3. 3.Group them up: Lead them onto the open sand south of the huts before you turn.
  4. 4.Abilities: Frost Nova as they bunch up, step out of melee range, then channel Blizzard over the pack; Improved Blizzard and Permafrost keep them crawling through it. Cone of Cold and a second Frost Nova (after its cooldown or Cold Snap) cover the last seconds. Paladins: let the pack come to you, then Consecration and keep Holy Shield up if you have it.
  5. 5.Kite: Kite along the open beach, not between buildings.
  6. 6.Finish: Arcane Explosion or Cone of Cold.
  7. 7.Recover: Drink conjured water and eat between pulls; save Evocation and a mana gem for a pull that runs long. Rebuff Frost or Ice Armor and Ice Barrier before the next pull.
  8. 8.Avoid: Southsea Kidnappers wander the cove; buildings block line of sight for Blizzard.

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• Ravasaurs in southern Un'Goro

  Un'Goro Crater · Levels 48–51

  Medium

  Ravasaurs and Ravasaur Runners at levels 48–50 in Un'Goro's southern jungle: fast melee beasts with valuable vendor parts and thick leather for skinners.

  Spawn points

  42

  Respawn

  about 5 min

  Coin per kill

  None

  Vendor loot per kill

  9 silver 57 copper957

  Creatures

  • RavasaurLevels 48–49 · 25 spawns
  • Ravasaur RunnerLevels 49–50 · 17 spawns

  Pros

  • Beasts only
  • Feathers and skulls vendor for 8–9 silver
  • Skinning: thick leather on most kills

  Cons

  • No coin
  • Fast: a mistake costs a lot of health

  Requires:

  Improved Blizzard and Permafrost: the raptors are fast.

  How to farm it, step by step

  1. 1.Where to stand: Work the edge of the ravasaur grounds, not the middle.
  2. 2.Pull: Aggro four to six as you run past.
  3. 3.Group them up: Frost Nova the moment the last raptor reaches the pack.
  4. 4.Abilities: Frost Nova as they bunch up, step out of melee range, then channel Blizzard over the pack; Improved Blizzard and Permafrost keep them crawling through it. Cone of Cold and a second Frost Nova (after its cooldown or Cold Snap) cover the last seconds.
  5. 5.Kite: Walk away on open ground; Cone of Cold the leaders if the Nova breaks.
  6. 6.Finish: Arcane Explosion.
  7. 7.Recover: Drink conjured water and eat between pulls; save Evocation and a mana gem for a pull that runs long. Rebuff Frost or Ice Armor and Ice Barrier before the next pull.
  8. 8.Avoid: Venomhide Ravasaurs further north poison; stay with the plain Ravasaurs and Runners here.

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• Cursed Oozes in southern Felwood

  Felwood · Levels 49–51

  Easy

  Cursed Oozes at levels 49–50 near Felwood's southern road: slow, melee-only oozes that carry coin and vendor junk.

  Spawn points

  24

  Respawn

  about 5 min

  Coin per kill

  1 silver 13 copper113

  Vendor loot per kill

  8 silver 21 copper821

  Creatures

  • Cursed OozeLevels 49–50 · 24 spawns

  Pros

  • Slow and melee only
  • Coin and grey items on every kill

  Cons

  • Only about two dozen spawns

  Requires:

  Blizzard and Frost Nova; paladins can tank them with Consecration.

  How to farm it, step by step

  1. 1.Where to stand: Start at the edge of the ooze pools, away from the road's travellers.
  2. 2.Pull: Gather five to eight oozes; they are slow, so take your time.
  3. 3.Group them up: Walk back until they bunch, then turn.
  4. 4.Abilities: Frost Nova as they bunch up, step out of melee range, then channel Blizzard over the pack; Improved Blizzard and Permafrost keep them crawling through it. Cone of Cold and a second Frost Nova (after its cooldown or Cold Snap) cover the last seconds. Paladins: Consecration and Blessing of Sanctuary; oozes hit slowly.
  5. 5.Kite: They are slow enough to kite at walking speed.
  6. 6.Finish: Arcane Explosion.
  7. 7.Recover: Drink conjured water and eat between pulls; save Evocation and a mana gem for a pull that runs long. Rebuff Frost or Ice Armor and Ice Barrier before the next pull.
  8. 8.Avoid: Angerclaw Bears wander nearby.

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• Undead on Sorrow Hill

  Western Plaguelands · Levels 50–54

  Medium

  Skeletal Flayers and Slavering Ghouls at levels 50–52 on Sorrow Hill, in the south of Western Plaguelands: melee undead with Runecloth. Paladins' Exorcism and Holy Wrath work on them.

  Spawn points

  50

  Respawn

  about 5 min

  Coin per kill

  1 silver 20 copper120

  Vendor loot per kill

  9 silver 35 copper935

  Creatures

  • Skeletal FlayerLevels 50–51 · 21 spawns
  • Slavering GhoulLevels 50–52 · 29 spawns

  Pros

  • Runecloth on about a quarter of kills
  • Undead: paladins deal extra damage
  • Coin on every kill

  Cons

  • Skeletal Sorcerers cast from range

  Requires:

  Improved Blizzard; paladins: Consecration, Exorcism and Holy Wrath against undead.

  Watch out for:

  Skeletal Sorcerer (51–52, caster)

  How to farm it, step by step

  1. 1.Where to stand: Start at the edge of the hill away from the graves the Sorcerers stand among.
  2. 2.Pull: Gather Flayers and Ghouls, five to seven at a time.
  3. 3.Group them up: Lead them off the hill onto open ground before turning.
  4. 4.Abilities: Frost Nova as they bunch up, step out of melee range, then channel Blizzard over the pack; Improved Blizzard and Permafrost keep them crawling through it. Cone of Cold and a second Frost Nova (after its cooldown or Cold Snap) cover the last seconds. Paladins: Consecration, then Holy Wrath and Exorcism on the undead.
  5. 5.Kite: Kite downhill and away from the next graves.
  6. 6.Finish: Arcane Explosion or Holy Wrath.
  7. 7.Recover: Drink conjured water and eat between pulls; save Evocation and a mana gem for a pull that runs long. Rebuff Frost or Ice Armor and Ice Barrier before the next pull.
  8. 8.Avoid: Skeletal Sorcerers are casters; pull them alone, or not at all.

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• Tainted Oozes outside Jaedenar

  Felwood · Levels 51–53

  Medium

  Tainted Oozes at levels 51–52 by the road in front of Jaedenar: the same slow melee oozes as the southern ones, with better coin.

  Spawn points

  27

  Respawn

  about 5 min

  Coin per kill

  1 silver 27 copper127

  Vendor loot per kill

  10 silver 26 copper1026

  Creatures

  • Tainted OozeLevels 51–52 · 27 spawns

  Pros

  • Slow, melee only
  • About 1–1.5 silver coin and 10 silver of vendor loot per kill

  Cons

  • Jaedenar's casters stand close by

  Requires:

  Improved Blizzard; paladins with Consecration.

  Watch out for:

  Jaedenar Darkweaver (53–54, caster), Jaedenar Warlock (53–54, caster)

  How to farm it, step by step

  1. 1.Where to stand: Stay on the road side of the oozes, away from Jaedenar's entrance.
  2. 2.Pull: Gather five to eight oozes.
  3. 3.Group them up: Back away along the road until they bunch.
  4. 4.Abilities: Frost Nova as they bunch up, step out of melee range, then channel Blizzard over the pack; Improved Blizzard and Permafrost keep them crawling through it. Cone of Cold and a second Frost Nova (after its cooldown or Cold Snap) cover the last seconds. Paladins: Consecration and Blessing of Sanctuary.
  5. 5.Kite: Walk away from Jaedenar, never towards it.
  6. 6.Finish: Arcane Explosion.
  7. 7.Recover: Drink conjured water and eat between pulls; save Evocation and a mana gem for a pull that runs long. Rebuff Frost or Ice Armor and Ice Barrier before the next pull.
  8. 8.Avoid: Jaedenar Darkweavers and Warlocks (casters), Enforcers and Legionnaires stand at Jaedenar's edge; Felpaw Scavengers roam the road.

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• Scarlet Workers at Northridge Lumber Camp

  Western Plaguelands · Levels 55–58

  Hard

  Scarlet Workers at levels 55–57 felling trees at Northridge Lumber Camp in northern Western Plaguelands: dense melee humans with Runecloth — but elite Scarlet guards share the camp.

  Spawn points

  56

  Respawn

  about 5 min

  Coin per kill

  1 silver 47 copper147

  Vendor loot per kill

  9 silver 93 copper993

  Creatures

  • Scarlet WorkerLevels 55–57 · 56 spawns

  Pros

  • Dense: more than fifty workers
  • Runecloth and coin

  Cons

  • Elite Scarlet Paladins and Magi share the camp
  • A wrong step pulls an elite into the pack

  Requires:

  Good frost AoE control and care: elites stand in the same area.

  Watch out for:

  Scarlet Paladin (55–56, elite, caster), Scarlet Magus (56–57, elite, caster), Scarlet Sentinel (55–56, elite)

  How to farm it, step by step

  1. 1.Where to stand: Work the workers at the camp's edges and leave the guarded centre alone.
  2. 2.Pull: Gather workers carefully, four to six at a time, watching for guard patrols.
  3. 3.Group them up: Lead them away from the camp before turning.
  4. 4.Abilities: Frost Nova as they bunch up, step out of melee range, then channel Blizzard over the pack; Improved Blizzard and Permafrost keep them crawling through it. Cone of Cold and a second Frost Nova (after its cooldown or Cold Snap) cover the last seconds.
  5. 5.Kite: Away from the camp's centre.
  6. 6.Finish: Arcane Explosion.
  7. 7.Recover: Drink conjured water and eat between pulls; save Evocation and a mana gem for a pull that runs long. Rebuff Frost or Ice Armor and Ice Barrier before the next pull.
  8. 8.Avoid: Scarlet Paladins and Scarlet Magi (both elite casters) and Scarlet Sentinels (elite) stand in the camp: one in a pull ends the run.

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• Dust Stormers in north-western Silithus

  Silithus · Levels 55–60

  MediumHigh value

  Dust Stormers at levels 55–57 roaming north-western Silithus: elementals that drop Essence of Air and Elemental Air, good both for the last levels and for gold.

  Spawn points

  35

  Respawn

  about 5 min

  Coin per kill

  None

  Vendor loot per kill

  5 silver 10 copper510

  Creatures

  • Dust StormerLevels 55–57 · 35 spawns

  Materials

  • Essence of Air7.2% of kills · vendor price 4 silver4Used in Leatherworking (6), Enchanting (5), Alchemy (1), Engineering (1), Tailoring (1) recipes
  • Elemental Air11% of kills · vendor price 4 silver4Used in Blacksmithing (1), Engineering (1), Tailoring (1) recipes

  Pros

  • Essence of Air on about one kill in fourteen, Elemental Air on one in nine
  • No ranged attacks

  Cons

  • Elite silithid and anubisath guards stand near the hives
  • Spread out

  Requires:

  Frost or holy damage; they are elementals, so nothing special is needed.

  Watch out for:

  Supreme Silithid Flayer (60–61, elite), Major Resonating Crystal (63, elite), Supreme Anubisath Warbringer (62, elite)

  Value:

  Essence of Air is a reagent for Enchanting, Leatherworking and three more professions; demand and price depend on your realm.

  How to farm it, step by step

  1. 1.Where to stand: Work the open desert between the hives, away from the elite guards.
  2. 2.Pull: Gather three to five stormers as you run between them.
  3. 3.Group them up: Let them bunch behind you.
  4. 4.Abilities: Frost Nova as they bunch up, step out of melee range, then channel Blizzard over the pack; Improved Blizzard and Permafrost keep them crawling through it. Cone of Cold and a second Frost Nova (after its cooldown or Cold Snap) cover the last seconds.
  5. 5.Kite: Kite through open desert away from the hives.
  6. 6.Finish: Arcane Explosion.
  7. 7.Recover: Drink conjured water and eat between pulls; save Evocation and a mana gem for a pull that runs long. Rebuff Frost or Ice Armor and Ice Barrier before the next pull.
  8. 8.Avoid: Supreme Silithid Flayers and Anubisath Warbringers (elite) and Major Resonating Crystals guard the hives; Twilight Avengers and Desert Rumblers wander in.

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