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Presence of Mind Presence of Mind

Mage · Arcane · Row 5 of 7 · Single rank
Active ability

Presence of Mind sits in row 5 of the Mage Arcane tree. It has one rank and costs one talent point.

Instant: no cast time · Ability cooldown: 3 minutes (wait this long before using it again)

What each rank of Presence of Mind does

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

  1. Rank 1: When activated, your next Mage spell with a casting time less than 10 sec becomes an instant cast spell.

How to reach it

Row 5 opens after you spend 20 points in the earlier Arcane rows. Level 30 is the earliest you can pick up Presence of Mind.

Is Presence of Mind worth the points?

One point gives you the full effect. You also need to open row 5 (that is 20 points in the rows above), so take it when the talent or the picks it unlocks suits your build.

What it unlocks

Once Presence of Mind is maxed, it opens this talent deeper in the tree: Arcane Power.

Starter Mage builds that use this talent

These starter builds already put points into Presence of Mind. Open one to see the full allocation:

Try Presence of Mind in the Mage calculator

FAQ

How many points does Presence of Mind cost?

One talent point.

Which row is Presence of Mind in, and how do I open that row?

Row 5 of the Arcane tree. Spend 20 points in the rows above to open it. Level 30 is the earliest you can take it.

What does Presence of Mind unlock?

Maxing it opens Arcane Power deeper in the Arcane tree.

Check more Arcane talents

More talents in the Arcane tree: