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Ice Lance Ice Lance

Mage · Frost · Row 3 of 7 · Single rank
NEW in Forever Active ability

Ice Lance sits in row 3 of the Mage Frost tree. It has one rank and costs one talent point.

45 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant: no cast time

What each rank of Ice Lance does

This talent has one rank. The effect below uses the beta-client wording.

  1. Rank 1: Deals 28 to 32 Frost damage to an enemy target. Deals 200% increased damage to Frozen targets.

How to reach it

Row 3 opens after you spend 10 points in the earlier Frost rows. Level 20 is the earliest you can pick up Ice Lance.

Is Ice Lance worth the points?

One point gives you the full effect. You also need to open row 3 (that is 10 points in the rows above), so take it when the talent or the picks it unlocks suits your build.

What it unlocks

Once Ice Lance is maxed, it opens this talent deeper in the tree: Fingers of Frost.

Starter Mage builds that use this talent

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

Try Ice Lance in the Mage calculator

FAQ

How many points does Ice Lance cost?

One talent point.

Which row is Ice Lance in, and how do I open that row?

Row 3 of the Frost tree. Spend 10 points in the rows above to open it. Level 20 is the earliest you can take it.

What does Ice Lance unlock?

Maxing it opens Fingers of Frost deeper in the Frost tree.

Is Ice Lance new in WoW Forever?

Yes. It never existed in Classic, so there is no old version to compare it with.

Check more Frost talents

More talents in the Frost tree: