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Frost Warding Frost Warding

Mage · Frost · Row 1 of 7 · 2 ranks
Changed from Classic

Frost Warding sits in row 1 of the Mage Frost tree. It has 2 ranks, costing one point each.

Changed from Classic. Check the rank effects below before reusing a Classic build.

What each rank of Frost Warding does

Each point buys one rank. Compare the effects below to decide how many points to spend.

  1. Rank 1: Increases the Armor and resistance given by your Frost Armor and Ice Armor spells by 15%. In addition, gives your Frost Ward a 10% chance to reflect Frost spells and effects while active.
  2. Rank 2: Increases the Armor and resistance given by your Frost Armor and Ice Armor spells by 30%. In addition, gives your Frost Ward a 20% chance to reflect Frost spells and effects while active.

How to reach it

Row 1 is open from the start. Level 10 is the earliest you can pick up Frost Warding.

Is Frost Warding worth the points?

Compare the benefit of another rank with your other talent choices. Take the final rank when it supports your build. You can leave it partially ranked if you do not need the final effect or its dependent talents.

Starter Mage builds that use this talent

These starter builds already put points into Frost Warding. Open one to see the full allocation:

Try Frost Warding in the Mage calculator

FAQ

How many points does Frost Warding cost?

Up to 2 points, one per rank. You can stop at any rank.

Which row is Frost Warding in, and how do I open that row?

Row 1 of the Frost tree. It is open from the start, and level 10 is the earliest you can take it.

Did Frost Warding change from Classic?

Yes. Its effect or rank wording is different in Forever, so read the ranks above before spending points.

Check more Frost talents

More talents in the Frost tree: