Ice Block

Mage · Frost · Row 4 of 7 · Single rank
Moved position Active ability

Ice Block sits in row 4 of the Mage Frost tree. A talent tree is simply the grid of talents for one class role. It costs just one point. So the only question is whether opening its row fits your build.

15 Mana | Instant | 5 min cooldown

What Ice Block 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.

Rank 1: You become encased in a block of ice, protecting you from all physical attacks and spells for 10 sec, but during that time you cannot attack, move, or cast spells.

How to reach Ice Block

Row 4 opens after you spend 15 points in the earlier Frost rows. Level 25 is the earliest you can pick up Ice Block.

Is Ice Block worth the points?

One point gives you the full effect. The real cost is opening row 4. That is 15 points in the rows above, so take it when the talent suits your build.

Starter builds that take it

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

Frost Control (PvP · Control)

Try Ice Block in the Mage calculator

Elsewhere in Frost

Planning the rest of the tree? These talents sit right next to Ice Block:

Frost Warding · Improved Frostbolt · Elemental Precision · Ice Shards · Permafrost · Improved Frost Nova · Frostbite · Piercing Ice · Frost Channeling · Ice Lance · Improved Blizzard · Arctic Reach