Looks aren’t everything, and sometimes it is best to go with function over form. For anyone looking to maximize their potential, picking the best race for mage is of vital importance. Let’s talk about the ups and downs of each race of the Alliance, and figure out the best ones for PvP and PvE. World of Warcraft

Human is the first and probably most common choice for mage. For PvP, Every Man for Himself truly shines, along with the rogue and druid-busting Perception. Getting to equip two high-end PvE trinkets AND being better at catching stealthers? Humans are amazing for PvP.

But while they shine in PvP, Human is somewhat less amazing in PvE. Every Man for Himself will let you get back to DPSing on the occasion where you get CC’d, but overall it just doesn’t mean much. The only other thing worth noting is the 3% spirit bonus…and since Spirit is a terrible stat, it doesn’t really help pull human out of the pit as far as PvE goes. Skip them if PvE is your main focus. World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Expansion Pack

Next up is gnome. Gnome is another good choice for PvP thanks to Escape Artist and their passive 2% resistance to Arcane. And Expansive Mind, a 5% bonus to Intellect, is great for anyone rolling mage, be it for PvP or PvE. Gnome is a solid choice for an all-around player.

The last option for Alliance mage races is Draenei. Gift of the Naaru is handy, providing a bit of self-healing that mages lack. And it isn’t just good for PvP; being able to take some pressure off overtaxed healers, or survive when you normally wouldn’t, can be of great advantage in PvE. World of Warcraft 60 Day Pre-Paid Time Card

What Draenei has that really makes them shine is Heroic Presense. This free 1% hit for all party members is a great bonus for PvP and PvE; missing key spells is horrible in PvP, and no stat improves PvE damage more than hit prior to the cap. Add in their 2% shadow resistance and Draenei is a solid choice all around.

So everything is a decent option Alliance side…but what is the best race for mage? Well, Human is hands down the best for PvP. High end trinkets are massively powerful, and being able to equip two is just amazing for PvP.

And for PvE? It kind of depends. If you are going to be running with other Draenei, then Heroic Presence is wasted, since it doesn’t stack. And even then, the Intellect bonus from Gnome is hard to ignore. So I’d say in most cases, Gnome is going to pan out to be your best choice for PvE. World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Expansion Pack

I hope this guide has helped you figure out which race to roll for your Alliance mage! I’ll be doing a write-up on Horde races soon, so keep an eye out for that.

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