How do I beat Warrior as Mage in TBC Arena?

Win condition: Kite with roots, Poly when Berserker Rage down, shatter burst from range. Key tips: Save Blink for Intercept. Frost Nova when they connect. Never cast into Spell Reflect. Poly after Berserker Rage. Watch out for: Intercept stun, Spell Reflect, Berserker Rage (immune Fear/Poly), Mortal Strike.

How do I beat Rogue as Mage in TBC Arena?

Win condition: Survive opener, AE spam to find stealth, shatter burst when visible. Key tips: Ice Barrier before gates open. Blink the Kidney Shot. Arcane Explosion spam for stealth. Block if stunlocked low. Watch out for: Cheap Shot opener, Kick (5s lockout), Cloak of Shadows, Blind resets.

How do I beat Mage as Mage in TBC Arena?

Win condition: Land Counterspell on their Poly, win the Shatter race, manage Ice Block timing. Key tips: Juke their CS with fake casts. First to land Poly wins. Spellsteal their Ice Barrier. Track Cold Snap usage. Watch out for: Enemy Counterspell, Shatter combos, Poly chains, Ice Block resets.

How do I beat Priest as Mage in TBC Arena?

Win condition: Interrupt key heals, pressure with Shatter, force defensive CDs. Key tips: CS their big heals. Poly to drink if OOM. Shadow: kill before they set up. Block Mass Dispel if possible. Watch out for: Psychic Scream, Mass Dispel removes Ice Block!, Mana Burn, Pain Suppression.

How do I beat Hunter as Mage in TBC Arena?

Win condition: Get into dead zone, CC pet, force Deterrence then burst. Key tips: Blink Scatter Shot. Poly the pet. Stay in dead zone (5-8 yards). Remove Viper Sting or go OOM. Watch out for: Viper Sting (mana drain), Scatter + Trap combo, Bestial Wrath, Aimed Shot crits.

How do I beat Druid as Mage in TBC Arena?

Win condition: Shatter when in caster form, interrupt Cyclone, outlast with blocks. Key tips: CS Cyclone casts. Poly when they shift to heal. Shatter burst in caster form. Roots break on damage vs Feral. Watch out for: Cyclone chains (no DR with Poly), Feral Charge interrupt, Travel Form kiting, HoT stacking.

How do I beat Shaman as Mage in TBC Arena?

Win condition: Kill totems, interrupt heals, shatter burst through Earth Shield. Key tips: Kill Grounding before Poly. Fake cast to bait Earth Shock. Ele shamans are squishy. Watch for Bloodlust burst. Watch out for: Grounding Totem eats spells, Earth Shock interrupt, Tremor breaks Poly, Purge removes barriers.

How do I beat Paladin as Mage in TBC Arena?

Win condition: Wait out Bubble, CC through Freedom, win on mana. Key tips: Poly through Freedom (works!). Sheep while bubbled = waste their time. Long mana war games. CS Holy Light. Watch out for: Divine Shield (12s immune), Blessing of Freedom, Hammer of Justice stun, Cleanse spam.

How do I beat Warlock as Mage in TBC Arena?

Win condition: Avoid DoTs with blocks, kill pet for Soul Link, pressure between Fears. Key tips: Block to clear DoTs. Kill Felhunter if you can. Juke Spell Lock. Poly locks well (no trinket break). Watch out for: Fear chains, Spell Lock, Soul Link tankiness, Deathcoil + Fear combo.

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TBC Mage Arena Mastery

Complete Guide from Beginner to Duelist (2200+)

Mage Identity

Mages are the burst and control masters of TBC. You lock down enemies with Polymorph and Frost Nova, then obliterate them with Shatter combos. Master the art of kiting and burst windows to dominate arena.

Polymorph King

10s CC on its own DR - chain Polys to control fights

Shatter Combos

Frost Nova + Ice Lance = 3x damage, instant kills

Ice Block

Full immunity, clears all debuffs, Cold Snap for 2nd block

Counterspell

10 second school lockout - best interrupt in TBC

Hidden Mechanics

Shatter Mechanics

Ice Lance and Frostbolt deal 3x crit damage to FROZEN targets. Frost Nova + Ice Lance is your bread and butter.

Polymorph Heals Target

Poly heals 6% HP per second. Don't Poly to "stop damage" - only for CC!

Cold Snap Reset

Resets ALL Frost cooldowns including Ice Block. You can block twice per fight!

Counterspell = 10s Lockout

Longest lockout in TBC. Land CS on healer = 10 seconds of free damage.

Blink Breaks CC

Blink breaks stuns, roots, and snares. Save it for Intercept/Kidney Shot.

Water Elemental Freeze

Pet Freeze is OFF-GCD. Cast Frostbolt, then Freeze mid-cast for guaranteed Shatter!

Pro Tips & Tricks

The Shatter Combo

Frost Nova > Ice Lance > Fire Blast > Cone of Cold. All hit frozen target for massive damage.

Pet Freeze During Cast

Start Frostbolt > Pet Freeze mid-cast > Frostbolt lands on frozen target = Shatter!

Double Block

Ice Block > Cold Snap > Ice Block again. You have 20 seconds of immunity per fight.

Juke Counterspell

Stop casting at 80% to bait enemy CS. They waste their interrupt, you get free casts.

Spellsteal Priority

Steal: Icy Veins, Power Infusion, Bloodlust, HoTs. Costs lots of mana - be selective!

Ice Barrier Always Up

Pre-barrier before gates open. Refresh every 30s. Essential vs melee.

Water Elemental Usage

Water Elemental

45 Second Duration

Freeze: AoE root, OFF-GCD!
Waterbolt: Extra damage
Use during burst windows
Cold Snap resummons it!

Spell Priorities

Shatter Combo Order

Frost Nova > Ice Lance > Fire Blast > Cone of Cold

CC Priority

Polymorph (healer) > Counterspell > Frost Nova

Defensive Priority

Ice Barrier > Blink > Ice Block > Cold Snap

Common Mistakes

Wasting Blink

Don't Blink to close distance. Save it for escaping stuns/roots!

Early Ice Block

Don't panic block at 60% HP. Block when you NEED immunity or to clear debuffs.

No Ice Barrier

Barrier should be up 100% of the time vs melee. Refresh every 30s!

Casting into CS

Juke your casts! Stop at 80% to bait their Counterspell, then cast freely.

Standing Still

You're squishy - always kite, use pillars, stay at max range!

Forgetting Pet Freeze

Water Elemental Freeze is OFF-GCD! Use it during Frostbolt casts!

Win Conditions

✓

Shatter Combo Kill

Nova/Pet Freeze > Frostbolt > Ice Lance = massive burst. Stack crits to one-shot squishies.

✓

Poly Chain Control

Keep healer in Poly while your team kills. Re-sheep instantly when it breaks. No DR on Poly!

✓

Icy Veins Burst

Pop Icy Veins when healer is CC'd. 20% haste = faster Frostbolts = more Shatters = dead target.

✓

Outlast with Kiting

Endless slows + roots + blinks = melee can't touch you. Eventually they make mistakes.

Rating Progression Roadmap

What to focus on at each rating bracket to keep climbing.

BRONZE 1200-1500 Gladiator's Primer

Focus: Survival & Shatter Basics

Keep Ice Barrier up at ALL times
Learn basic Shatter combo: Nova > Ice Lance
Use Blink to escape, not to engage
Poly healer when your team goes for kills
Don't waste Ice Block - it's your last resort

Goal: Land consistent Shatter combos and survive longer

SILVER 1500-1700 Rival Path

Focus: CC Chains & Counterspell

Focus Polymorph macro on healer
Counterspell key heals for 10s lockout
Learn to juke enemy interrupts
Use Water Elemental Freeze for double roots
Coordinate burst with partner's CC

Goal: Control healers while bursting DPS targets

GOLD 1700-1900 Challenger Push

Focus: Cooldown Management & Positioning

Track enemy trinkets - punish with full Poly
Cold Snap timing for double Block or double burst
Master pillar play - LoS damage, peek to CC
Spellsteal important buffs (Bloodlust, PI)
Pre-position for Shatter setups

Goal: Win through superior cooldown usage

DUELIST 1900-2200+ Duelist Mastery

Focus: Matchup Mastery & Mind Games

Perfect juke timing vs every class's interrupt
Predict enemy plays and pre-position
Maximize every Shatter window
Know when to go aggressive vs defensive
Adapt strategy mid-game based on CDs

Goal: Outplay through game knowledge and prediction

Positioning & Pillar Play

The Kite & Shatter Pattern

1 Stay max range

2 Frostbolt spam

3 Nova when close

4 Shatter + Blink

Never let melee sit on you. Kite, root, burst, escape. Repeat.

TGT

vs Melee

Kite in circles around pillars. Nova when they connect, Blink away, repeat.

TGT

vs Casters

Stay at max range. Juke their CS, then free cast. LoS their damage.

TGT

Poly Positioning

Poly INTO open space. If they run behind pillar, your CC is wasted.

TGT

Block Timing

Block when LOW or to clear debuffs. Don't panic block at high HP.

Cooldown Trading Framework

Arena is won by making better trades. Your cooldowns vs their cooldowns.

Defensive Cooldowns

Ice Barrier Keep up 100% vs melee. Refresh every 30s.

Blink Save for stuns/roots. Escape Kidney Shot, Intercept, roots.

Ice Block Use when LOW HP or to clear debuffs. Don't waste early!

Cold Snap Reset Block when needed, or reset Nova/Elemental for burst.

Offensive Windows

Healer Polyd -> Full Shatter combo on kill target

Healer CS'd -> 10 seconds of free damage, go all in

Enemy trinket down -> Full Poly = 10s of free damage

Icy Veins up -> 20% haste window, force CDs or get kill

Best 2v2 Comps (Casual Friendly) - Click for Guide

Mage + Rogue (RMP without P) Burst CC, fast kills, high skill ceiling

Win Condition

Chain CC into massive burst. Sap healer, Poly, then kill DPS in one stun. Fast games - win in opener or reset.

Opening Strategy

Rogue Saps healer from stealth
You pre-cast Frostbolt on DPS
Rogue opens: Cheap Shot -> Kidney Shot
You Poly healer after Sap (chain CC)
Full Shatter combo during stuns

Kill Setup

CC Chain: Sap -> CS -> KS -> Poly -> Blind
Shatter during stuns = guaranteed crits
Save CS for healer trinket
Rogue + your burst = dead target

Tips & Tricks

Coordinate: "Poly in 3..." for chain CC
If opener fails, reset with Vanish + drink
Blind doesn't DR with Poly - abuse this!
You're the CC bot, Rogue is damage

Mage + Priest (Disc) Control, mana burn, very durable

Win Condition

Double CC (Poly + Fear), Mana Burn pressure, and outlast. Priest keeps you alive while you control and burst.

Opening Strategy

Priest SW:Pain on both enemies
You Poly one, Priest Fears other
Mana Burn during CC windows
Shatter burst when healer is CCd

CC Chain

Poly -> Fear (different DRs!)
CS the healer for 10s lockout
Priest Mana Burn = win condition
Pain Suppression saves you in emergencies

Mage + Warlock Double caster, high damage, CC chains

Win Condition

Lock DoTs + your burst. Chain Poly into Fear for massive CC. Two ranged = hard to train.

Strategy

Lock applies full DoTs on kill target
You Poly healer
Lock Fears healer after Poly DR
Shatter burst during Fear

Mage + Druid Cyclone + Poly, high control

Win Condition

Cyclone + Poly chains for endless CC. Druid keeps you alive with HoTs while you burst.

CC Chain

Poly -> Cyclone (no shared DR!)
Cyclone -> Poly -> Cyclone
Near-infinite CC if executed well
Druid can drink in Travel Form

Core Arena Abilities

Polymorph 1.5s cast, 10s CC in PvP, own DR

Counterspell 10s lockout! Best interrupt in TBC

Frost Nova Instant 8s root, sets up Shatter

Ice Block Full immunity, clears all debuffs

Blink 20 yard teleport, breaks CC

Ice Lance Instant, 3x damage vs frozen

Cold Snap Resets all Frost CDs

Icy Veins 20% haste, no pushback

Arena Points Calculator

Team Rating

Team Size

Weekly Points 261

Base Points (5v5) 297

Arena Checklist

Ice Barrier up before gates
Mana Gem ready
Water Elemental for burst
Focus macro set on healer
Juke enemy interrupts
Save Blink for escapes
CS healer during burst
Track enemy trinkets

Quick Win Conditions

vs Double DPS

Survive opener -> Poly one -> Shatter other -> Block if needed -> Win on burst

vs Healer/DPS

Poly healer -> Full Shatter on DPS -> CS when healer trinkets -> Kill window

vs Melee Train

Barrier always up -> Nova when they connect -> Shatter -> Blink -> Repeat

Matchup Knowledge

Understanding each class's win conditions and vulnerabilities is what separates Gladiators from the rest.

Favorable - Mage Advantage

Even - Skill Dependent

Hard - Requires Outplay

vs Warrior

Favorable

Win Condition

Kite with roots and slows. Poly when Berserker Rage is down. Shatter burst from range.

Danger Points

Intercept: Save Blink for this stun
Spell Reflect: Never cast into reflect
Berserker Rage: 10s Poly immune
Mortal Strike: 50% healing reduction

Pro Tips

Blink the Intercept stun
Nova when they connect, then Shatter
Poly after Berserker Rage fades
Use instant spells during Spell Reflect

vs Rogue

Hard

Win Condition

Survive opener, AE spam to find stealth, Shatter burst when visible.

Danger Points

Opener: Can 100-0 you in stuns
Kick: 5s lockout, juke it!
Cloak: 5s magic immunity
Blind: 10s CC, fight reset

Pro Tips

Ice Barrier before gates open
Blink the Kidney Shot
Arcane Explosion spam for stealth
Block if stunlocked low

vs Mage (Mirror)

Even

Win Condition

Land CS on their Poly, win the Shatter race, manage Ice Block timing.

Danger Points

Enemy CS: Don't get locked on Frost
Shatter: They have it too
Ice Block: Resets the fight

Pro Tips

Juke their CS with fake casts
First to land Poly wins
Spellsteal their Ice Barrier
Track Cold Snap usage

vs Priest

Favorable

Win Condition

Interrupt key heals, pressure with Shatter, force defensive CDs.

Danger Points

Mass Dispel: Removes Ice Block!
Psychic Scream: 8s Fear
Mana Burn: OOMs you fast

Pro Tips

CS their big heals
Poly to drink if OOM
Block Mass Dispel if you see it
Shadow priests die to Shatter fast

vs Hunter

Hard

Win Condition

Get into dead zone (5-8 yards), CC pet, force Deterrence then burst.

Danger Points

Viper Sting: Drains all your mana
Scatter + Trap: 14s CC combo
Bestial Wrath: Pet immune to CC

Pro Tips

Blink Scatter Shot
Poly the pet when possible
Stay in dead zone
Remove Viper Sting priority

vs Druid

Even

Win Condition

Shatter when in caster form, interrupt Cyclone, outlast with blocks.

Danger Points

Cyclone: No DR with Poly
Feral Charge: Interrupt + root
Travel Form: Hard to catch

Pro Tips

CS Cyclone casts
Poly when they shift to heal
Shatter in caster form
Roots break on damage vs Feral

vs Shaman

Hard

Win Condition

Kill totems, interrupt heals, Shatter burst through Earth Shield.

Danger Points

Grounding: Eats your Poly
Earth Shock: 2s interrupt
Purge: Removes barriers

Pro Tips

Kill Grounding before Poly
Fake cast to bait Earth Shock
Ele shamans are squishy
Watch for Bloodlust burst

vs Paladin

Even

Win Condition

Wait out Bubble, CC through Freedom (Poly works!), win on mana.

Danger Points

Bubble: 12s full immunity
Freedom: But Poly still works!
HoJ: 6s stun

Pro Tips

Poly through Freedom (works!)
Sheep while bubbled = waste time
Long mana war games
CS Holy Light

vs Warlock

Even

Win Condition

Avoid DoTs with blocks, kill pet for Soul Link, pressure between Fears.

Danger Points

Fear chains: Long CC
Spell Lock: Juke it!
Soul Link: Very tanky
Death Coil: Horror + Fear

Pro Tips

Block to clear DoTs
Kill Felhunter if you can
Juke Spell Lock
Poly locks well (no trinket break)

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Current Goal

Press Start Training to begin!

WASD-Friendly Keybinds

Damage (1-5)

1 Frostbolt

2 Ice Lance

3 Fire Blast

4 Cone of Cold

5 Arcane Explosion

CC/Utility (Q-G)

Q Polymorph

E Frost Nova

R Counterspell

F Blink

G Ice Block

Focus (Shift+)

sQ Focus Poly

sR Focus CS

Defensive (C-B)

C Ice Barrier

V Icy Veins

B Cold Snap

Esc = Cancel cast

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Tips

Practice Shatter combos! Nova -> Ice Lance -> Fire Blast for massive burst!

Arena Gear Priority

Stat Priority (Frost PvP)

Stamina > Resilience > Spell Damage > Intellect > Spell Crit

Target: 300+ Resilience, 9k+ HP

Gearing Path

Week 1-2 Buy S1 off-pieces with honor (boots, belt, bracers)

Week 3-4 Arena points -> S1 Gloves (good set bonus)

Week 5+ Save for S1 Weapon (biggest upgrade)

Quick Pre-70 Gear

Weapon Gladiator's War Staff Arena S1

Chest Spellfire Robe Tailoring BoE

Head Spellstrike Hood Tailoring BoE

Legs Spellstrike Pants Tailoring BoE

Trinket Icon of the Silver Crescent 41 Badge of Justice

Rep Gear Worth Getting

Lower City - Honored Lower City Prayerbook (Trinket)

Sha'tar - Revered Gavel of Unearthed Secrets (Mace)

Keepers of Time - Revered Continuum Blade (Sword)

Scryers - Exalted Scryer's Bloodgem (Trinket)

Quick Gem Guide

Red Runed Living Ruby +9 Spell Damage

Yellow Great Dawnstone +8 Resilience

Blue Solid Star of Elune +12 Stamina

Meta Chaotic Skyfire +12 Crit, 3% Crit Dmg

For arena: Prioritize Stamina gems. Socket bonuses rarely worth it.

TBC Mage Talent Builds

Click on a build to see the full talent breakdown

Deep Frost (17/0/44)

The Control King

Difficulty: Medium Playstyle: Control + Burst Best For: 2v2/3v3 Arena

Why This Build?

Deep Frost is the premier TBC arena spec. You get Ice Block, Cold Snap (for double Block), Water Elemental for extra CC, and massive Shatter damage. Maximum control with great burst windows.

Arcane

17 Points

Arcane Subtlety 2/2

Arcane Focus 5/5

Arcane Concentration 5/5

Magic Attunement 2/2

Arcane Impact 3/3

Fire

0 Points

No points in Fire

Deep Frost focuses on control

Frost

44 Points

Improved Frostbolt 5/5

Elemental Precision 3/3

Ice Shards 5/5

Improved Frost Nova 2/2

Permafrost 3/3

Cold Snap 1/1 KEY

Shatter 3/3

Arctic Reach 2/2

Ice Block 1/1 KEY

Frost Channeling 3/3

Ice Barrier 1/1 KEY

Arctic Winds 5/5

Empowered Frostbolt 5/5

Water Elemental 1/1 KEY

Key Frost Talents

Ice Block

Full immunity for 10 seconds. Clears ALL debuffs. Cold Snap resets it for a second block!

Cold Snap

Resets ALL Frost cooldowns including Ice Block, Frost Nova, and Water Elemental. Game-changing ability.

Shatter

+50% crit chance vs frozen targets. Combined with Ice Lance = guaranteed crits for massive damage.

Water Elemental

45 second pet with Freeze ability (AoE root). Extra Shatter setup and damage.

How to Play Deep Frost

Barrier Always Up

Ice Barrier absorbs ~2000 damage. Keep it up 100% of the time vs melee.

Shatter Combos

Nova > Ice Lance > Fire Blast > Cone of Cold. All hit frozen targets for massive damage.

Pet Freeze Timing

Start Frostbolt, then Pet Freeze mid-cast. Frostbolt lands on frozen target = Shatter!

Save Block for Emergencies

Don't panic block at 60% HP. Block when LOW or to clear important debuffs.

PoM Frost (21/0/40)

Instant CC + Burst

Difficulty: Hard Playstyle: Setup Burst Best For: Coordinated Teams

Why This Build?

PoM Frost trades Water Elemental for Presence of Mind - making your next spell instant. PoM + Polymorph = instant CC. PoM + Pyroblast = surprise burst. Higher skill cap but more versatile.

Arcane

21 Points

Arcane Subtlety 2/2

Arcane Focus 5/5

Arcane Concentration 5/5

Magic Attunement 2/2

Arcane Impact 3/3

Presence of Mind 1/1 KEY

Arcane Mind 3/3

Fire

0 Points

No points in Fire

PoM Frost keeps Frost core

Frost

40 Points

Improved Frostbolt 5/5

Elemental Precision 3/3

Ice Shards 5/5

Improved Frost Nova 2/2

Permafrost 3/3

Cold Snap 1/1 KEY

Shatter 3/3

Arctic Reach 2/2

Ice Block 1/1 KEY

Frost Channeling 3/3

Ice Barrier 1/1 KEY

Arctic Winds 5/5

Key PoM Talents

Presence of Mind

Makes your next spell INSTANT. PoM Poly for instant CC, or PoM Pyro for surprise burst!

Arcane Concentration

10% chance to make next spell free. Helps with mana efficiency in long games.

PoM Frost Tips

Instant Poly

PoM + Polymorph = instant CC. Can't be interrupted!

Surprise Burst

PoM + Pyroblast for huge surprise damage when they don't expect it.

No Water Elemental

You lose the pet but gain versatility with instant casts.

Higher Skill Cap

Requires better timing and decision making than Deep Frost.

Fire/Arcane (33/28/0)

Maximum Damage

Difficulty: Very Hard Playstyle: Glass Cannon Best For: BGs, Fun

Why This Build?

Fire Mage has the highest damage but NO Ice Block. Dragon's Breath provides CC, Combustion for burst, but you're extremely squishy. Fun in BGs, risky in arena.

Arcane

28 Points

Arcane Subtlety 2/2

Arcane Focus 5/5

Arcane Concentration 5/5

Magic Attunement 2/2

Arcane Impact 3/3

Presence of Mind 1/1 KEY

Arcane Mind 5/5

Arcane Instability 3/3

Fire

33 Points

Improved Fireball 5/5

Ignite 5/5

Flame Throwing 2/2

Incineration 2/2

Improved Fire Blast 3/3

Blast Wave 1/1

Critical Mass 3/3

Fire Power 5/5

Combustion 1/1 KEY

Molten Fury 2/2

Empowered Fireball 3/3

Dragon's Breath 1/1 KEY

Frost

0 Points

No points in Frost

Fire build sacrifices Ice Block

Key Fire Talents

Combustion

Guaranteed Fire crits for burst window. Huge damage when it pops.

Dragon's Breath

3 second disorient in a cone. Instant CC ability.

Blast Wave

AoE knockback + slow. Great for kiting and AoE damage.

Fire Mage Tips

No Ice Block!

You have NO immunity. Position carefully and don't get caught.

Combustion Timing

Pop Combustion before your burst window for guaranteed crits.

Dragon's Breath CC

Use DB as instant CC for peels or to setup Poly casts.

BG Specialist

This build shines in BGs where survivability matters less.

Essential Macros

Focus Polymorph

/cast [@focus,harm,nodead][] Polymorph

Poly your focus target without switching

Focus Counterspell

/stopcasting
/cast [@focus,harm,nodead][] Counterspell

Interrupt focus without switching - CRUCIAL

Ice Block Cancel

/stopcasting
/cancelaura Ice Block
/cast Ice Block

Cancel block early or use when already blocking

Pet Freeze

/cast Freeze

Use during Frostbolt cast for Shatter

Stopcasting Blink

/stopcasting
/cast Blink

Emergency escape - cancels cast and blinks

Spellsteal Mouseover

/cast [@mouseover,harm,nodead][] Spellsteal

Steal buffs without switching target

Keybind Suggestions

Damage (1-5)

1 Frostbolt

2 Ice Lance

3 Fire Blast

4 Cone of Cold

5 Arcane Explosion

CC/Utility (Q,E,R,F,G)

Q Polymorph

E Frost Nova

R Counterspell

F Blink

G Ice Block

Defensive (C,V,B)

C Ice Barrier

V Icy Veins

B Cold Snap

Focus (Shift+)

Shift+Q Focus Poly

Shift+R Focus CS

Shift+E Pet Freeze

Must-Have Addons

Gladius Arena enemy frames with DR tracking

OmniCC Cooldown numbers on abilities

Quartz Cast bar with latency indicator

BigDebuffs Shows CC on nameplates

WeakAuras Custom tracking for everything

ClassicAuraDurations Track debuff durations

Quick Tips Cheatsheet

Shatter: Nova > Ice Lance > Fire Blast > Cone of Cold

Double Block: Ice Block > Cold Snap > Ice Block again

Poly DR: 10s > 5s > 2.5s > immune (own category!)

CS Lockout: 10 seconds - best interrupt in TBC!

Blink: Breaks stuns and roots - save for emergency!

Pet Freeze: OFF-GCD - use during Frostbolt cast!

Barrier: 30s CD - keep up 100% vs melee!

Juking: Stop cast at 80% to bait enemy CS