Mage Armor ability icon in WoW Forever

Mage Armor Mage ability · Arcane

MageArcaneChanged from Classic

Mage Armor is a Mage ability in WoW Forever. You learn it at level 34, and its 3 ranks run up to level 58. At its highest rank: Increases your resistance to all magic by 15 and allows 50% of your mana regeneration to continue while casting. Only one type of Armor spell can be active on the Mage at any time. Lasts 30 min. 3 ranks differ from Classic Era.

Class
Mage
Learned at level
34
Ranks
3Levels 34–58
Cost
490 ManaHighest rank
Cast
Instant

Mage Armor tooltip

Game data

Rank 1 and the highest rank, as the game shows them.

Mage ArmorRank 1

270 Mana

Instant

Requires Level 34

Increases your resistance to all magic by 5 and allows 50% of your mana regeneration to continue while casting. Only one type of Armor spell can be active on the Mage at any time. Lasts 30 min.

Mage ArmorRank 3

490 Mana

Instant

Requires Level 58

Increases your resistance to all magic by 15 and allows 50% of your mana regeneration to continue while casting. Only one type of Armor spell can be active on the Mage at any time. Lasts 30 min.

Mage Armor ranks

Game data

Every rank of Mage Armor: the level a trainer teaches it, its cost, cast time, cooldown, range and effect.

Mage Armor ranks
RankLevelCostCastCooldownRangeEffect
Rank 1Level 34270 ManaInstant34270 ManaInstant—Self OnlyIncreases your resistance to all magic by 5 and allows 50% of your mana regeneration to continue while casting. Only one type of Armor spell can be active on the Mage at any time. Lasts 30 min.
Rank 2Level 46380 ManaInstant46380 ManaInstant—Self OnlyIncreases your resistance to all magic by 10 and allows 50% of your mana regeneration to continue while casting. Only one type of Armor spell can be active on the Mage at any time. Lasts 30 min.
Rank 3Level 58490 ManaInstant58490 ManaInstant—Self OnlyIncreases your resistance to all magic by 15 and allows 50% of your mana regeneration to continue while casting. Only one type of Armor spell can be active on the Mage at any time. Lasts 30 min.

Mage Armor changes from Classic

vs Classic

3 ranks of Mage Armor differ from the Classic Era client.

Mage Armor changes from Classic
RankWhat changed
Rank 1
  • Effect 2: ⁨30⁩ → ⁨50⁩
Rank 2
  • Effect 2: ⁨30⁩ → ⁨50⁩
Rank 3
  • Effect 2: ⁨30⁩ → ⁨50⁩

Other Arcane abilities

38 more Mage abilities trained in Arcane.

Data: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70685. How we source this

Mage Armor has 3 ranks between level 34 and 58; each new rank makes it stronger and usually more expensive. With no cooldown, its cost (490 Mana) is the only limit on how often you use it. Blizzard retuned it for WoW Forever; the comparison above lists every change.

See Also

Mage class guideMage talent calculatorMage changes vs ClassicArcane IntellectConjure WaterAll WoW Forever abilities
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Mage Armor FAQ (WoW Forever)

What does Mage Armor do in WoW Forever?

Mage Armor is a Mage ability. At its highest rank: Increases your resistance to all magic by 15 and allows 50% of your mana regeneration to continue while casting. Only one type of Armor spell can be active on the Mage at any time. Lasts 30 min.

What level do you learn Mage Armor in WoW Forever?

A Mage learns Mage Armor at level 34; its last rank comes at level 58.

How many ranks does Mage Armor have in WoW Forever?

Mage Armor has 3 ranks: rank 1 at level 34, rank 2 at level 46, and rank 3 at level 58.

Did Mage Armor change from Classic in WoW Forever?

Yes. Compared with Classic Era: Effect 2: ⁨30⁩ → ⁨50⁩, Effect 2: ⁨30⁩ → ⁨50⁩, Effect 2: ⁨30⁩ → ⁨50⁩.

How much does Mage Armor cost in WoW Forever?

At its highest rank Mage Armor costs 490 Mana. Cast time: Instant. Cooldown: —.