r/classicwow • u/AutoModerator • Aug 23 '19

Classy Friday Classy Friday - Mages (August 23, 2019)

Classy Fridays are for asking questions about your class, each week focuses on a different class. No question is too small, so ask away.

This week is Mages.

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u/Zerole00 Aug 23 '19

What are the downsides / challenges of playing a Mage that aren't often talked about?

I'm still torn between Warrior and Mage and I'm leaning towards Warrior (just because I've always played a melee class and I like the option of off tanking)

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u/GreaterRatMoose Aug 23 '19

The biggest challenge for Mages for me was always competing with Warlocks and Priests (and even Elemental Shamans and Balance Druids if they really wanted to piss you off) in dungeons for gear. It's really annoying when you aren't the one forming the party and seeing other cloth/wand/staff/ring/necklace users and knowing you are going to have to throw your Need dice better than they do. Thankfully Mages aren't super gear-dependent, but it's always nice to upgrade your character.