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Improved Counterspell Improved Counterspell

Mage · Arcane · Row 4 of 7 · 2 ranks
Changed from Classic

Improved Counterspell sits in row 4 of the Mage Arcane tree. A talent tree is simply the grid of talents for one class role. It can take up to 2 points. Max it fully, or put in a few points just to open the rows below.

Changed from Classic. This talent now works differently than in Classic, so read the ranks below before you spend any points.

What Improved Counterspell 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.

  1. Rank 1: Your Counterspell also Silences the target for 2 sec.
  2. Rank 2: Your Counterspell also Silences the target for 4 sec.

How to reach Improved Counterspell

Row 4 opens after you spend 15 points in the earlier Arcane rows. Level 25 is the earliest you can pick up Improved Counterspell.

Is Improved Counterspell worth the points?

Every rank makes the effect stronger, so putting in a few points while leveling is totally fine. Max it when the final rank is the heart of your endgame build. And if you only need it as a stepping stone, no shame in stopping early.

Starter builds that take it

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

Try Improved Counterspell in the Mage calculator

Elsewhere in Arcane

Planning the rest of the tree? These talents sit right next to Improved Counterspell:

Wand Specialization · Arcane Focus · Improved Channeling · Arcane Subtlety · Magic Absorption · Arcane Concentration · Arcane Resilience · Arcane Geometry · Arcane Impact · Arcane Blast · Arcane Shielding · Arcane Meditation