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Magic Absorption Magic Absorption

Mage · Arcane · Row 2 of 7 · 2 ranks
Changed from Classic

Magic Absorption sits in row 2 of the Mage Arcane tree. A talent tree is simply the grid of talents for one class role. It can take up to 2 points. Max it fully, or put in a few points just to open the rows below.

Changed from Classic. This talent now works differently than in Classic, so read the ranks below before you spend any points.

What Magic Absorption does at each rank

A rank is one level of a talent. Every rank makes the effect a bit stronger. The list below uses the exact wording from the beta client, word for word.

  1. Rank 1: Increases all your resistances by 5 and causes all spells you fully resist to restore 1% of your total mana. Cannot trigger more often than 1 time per sec.
  2. Rank 2: Increases all your resistances by 10 and causes all spells you fully resist to restore 2% of your total mana. Cannot trigger more often than 1 time per sec.

How to reach Magic Absorption

Row 2 opens after you spend 5 points in the earlier Arcane rows. Level 15 is the earliest you can pick up Magic Absorption.

Is Magic Absorption worth the points?

Every rank makes the effect stronger, so putting in a few points while leveling is totally fine. Max it when the final rank is the heart of your endgame build. And if you only need it as a stepping stone, no shame in stopping early.

Starter builds that take it

These starter builds already put points into Magic Absorption. Open one and see how it fits in a real build:

Try Magic Absorption in the Mage calculator

Elsewhere in Arcane

Planning the rest of the tree? These talents sit right next to Magic Absorption:

Wand Specialization · Arcane Focus · Improved Channeling · Arcane Subtlety · Arcane Concentration · Arcane Resilience · Arcane Geometry · Arcane Impact · Arcane Blast · Arcane Shielding · Improved Counterspell · Arcane Meditation