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|name=Frost Ward |
|name=Frost Ward |
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|image=Spell_Frost_FrostWard.png |
|image=Spell_Frost_FrostWard.png |
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|description=Absorbs X [[Frost]] damage. Lasts 30 sec. |
|description=Absorbs X [[Frost]] damage. Lasts 30 sec. |
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|class=[[Mage]] |
|class=[[Mage]] |
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|type=Defensive |
|type=Defensive |
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|school=[[Frost]] |
|school=[[Frost]] |
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|target="Self" |
|target="Self" |
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| − | |cost= |
+ | |cost=14% of [[base mana]] |
|range=N/A |
|range=N/A |
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|cast_time=Instant |
|cast_time=Instant |
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|cooldown=30 sec |
|cooldown=30 sec |
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| − | |improvement=[[Frost Warding]], [[ |
+ | |improvement=[[Frost Warding]], [[Precision (mage talent)|Precision]], [[Frost Channeling]], [[Molten Shields]] |
|ranks=6 |
|ranks=6 |
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|requirements= |
|requirements= |
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|buff_desc=Absorbs Frost damage. |
|buff_desc=Absorbs Frost damage. |
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|buff_dur=30 seconds |
|buff_dur=30 seconds |
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[[Frost Ward]] is a [[mage]] spell that casts a shield on the caster which absorbs [[frost]] damage. The shield lasts 30 seconds or until the given amount of damage is absorbed, whichever comes first. Frost Ward is self-cast only. |
[[Frost Ward]] is a [[mage]] spell that casts a shield on the caster which absorbs [[frost]] damage. The shield lasts 30 seconds or until the given amount of damage is absorbed, whichever comes first. Frost Ward is self-cast only. |
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+ | ! Rank !! Absorbs !! Level !! Cost |
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+ | | 1 || 165 || 22 || {{Cost|s=20}} |
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| − | | 2 |
+ | | 2 || 290 || 32 || {{Cost|s=80}} |
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+ | | 3 || 470 || 42 || {{Cost|g=1|s=50}} |
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+ | | 4 || 675 || 52 || {{Cost|g=3|s=20}} |
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| − | | 5 |
+ | | 5 || 920 || 62 || {{Cost|g=4|s=20}}<sup>[1]</sup> |
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+ | | 6 || 1220 || 70 || {{Cost|g=11}} |
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*1. Frost Ward (Rank 5) can be trained at level 60 from {{loot|rare|Tome of Frost Ward V}}; a random drop from pre-TBC high level dungeons, raid bosses and outdoor world bosses. As yet there have been no reported instances of this item dropping from [[Burning Crusade]] mobs. |
*1. Frost Ward (Rank 5) can be trained at level 60 from {{loot|rare|Tome of Frost Ward V}}; a random drop from pre-TBC high level dungeons, raid bosses and outdoor world bosses. As yet there have been no reported instances of this item dropping from [[Burning Crusade]] mobs. |
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==Tips and tactics== |
==Tips and tactics== |
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Note that the duration is the same as the [[cooldown]]. If you absorb the given damage before the spell cools down, you're stuck taking any additional damage until you can cast again. If you know you're about to take a lot of frost damage, wait 10 or 15 seconds after casting before charging into battle. |
Note that the duration is the same as the [[cooldown]]. If you absorb the given damage before the spell cools down, you're stuck taking any additional damage until you can cast again. If you know you're about to take a lot of frost damage, wait 10 or 15 seconds after casting before charging into battle. |
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Since [[Dampen Magic]] reduction is calculated before damage is applied, be sure to have it up when you use this spell, it will make your ward last longer. |
Since [[Dampen Magic]] reduction is calculated before damage is applied, be sure to have it up when you use this spell, it will make your ward last longer. |
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Make sure you realize that it shares a cooldown timer with [[Fire Ward]]. You have to live (or die) with whatever you pick. |
Make sure you realize that it shares a cooldown timer with [[Fire Ward]]. You have to live (or die) with whatever you pick. |
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| − | However, the cooldown on Frost Ward will be reset by [[Cold Snap]] even if the cooldown was originally triggered by [[Fire Ward]]. |
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If you cast this spell after a caster completes a spell, but before it reaches you (e.g. a [[Frostbolt]] from an [[enemy]] mage at long range) the damage will be absorbed. Think fast! |
If you cast this spell after a caster completes a spell, but before it reaches you (e.g. a [[Frostbolt]] from an [[enemy]] mage at long range) the damage will be absorbed. Think fast! |
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| − | [[Cold Snap]] will reset the cooldowns of both [[Fire Ward]] and Frost Ward. With this ability, it is possible to use both wards at the same time. |
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{{classfooter|Mage}} |
{{classfooter|Mage}} |
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[[Category:Mage abilities]] |
[[Category:Mage abilities]] |
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[[Category:Frost spells]] |
[[Category:Frost spells]] |
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| + | [[Category:Magic buffs]] |
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Revision as of 18:25, 22 May 2010
| Frost Ward | |
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| Properties | |
| Class | Mage |
| School | Frost |
| Cooldown | 30 sec |
| Improvements |
 [Frost Warding], Precision,  [Frost Channeling],  [Molten Shields] |
| Related buff | |
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[[Category:mage abilities]][[Category:mage abilities]]
[Frost Ward] is a mage spell that casts a shield on the caster which absorbs frost damage. The shield lasts 30 seconds or until the given amount of damage is absorbed, whichever comes first. Frost Ward is self-cast only.
| Rank | Absorbs | Level | Cost |
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| 1 | 165 | 22 | 20
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| 2 | 290 | 32 | 80
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| 3 | 470 | 42 | 1 50
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| 4 | 675 | 52 | 3 20
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| 5 | 920 | 62 | 4 20[1]
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| 6 | 1220 | 70 | 11
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- 1. Frost Ward (Rank 5) can be trained at level 60 from [Tome of Frost Ward V]; a random drop from pre-TBC high level dungeons, raid bosses and outdoor world bosses. As yet there have been no reported instances of this item dropping from Burning Crusade mobs.
Talent improvements
The [Frost Warding] talent gives Frost Ward a 20% chance at max rank to reflect frost spells back at the caster.
This spell benefits from the mana cost reduction effects of the talents Elemental Precision and [Frost Channeling].
Notes
Frost Ward can be dispelled as a magic debuff.
Damage reduction due to spell resistances or 
[Dampen Magic]-like effects is calculated before damage is absorbed.
[Fire Ward] is on the same cooldown timer as [Frost Ward]. Using one ward will trigger the cooldown of the other, meaning only one of the two wards can be active at a time.
Tips and tactics
Note that the duration is the same as the cooldown. If you absorb the given damage before the spell cools down, you're stuck taking any additional damage until you can cast again. If you know you're about to take a lot of frost damage, wait 10 or 15 seconds after casting before charging into battle.
[Cold Snap] will reset the cooldown on this spell.
Since [Dampen Magic] reduction is calculated before damage is applied, be sure to have it up when you use this spell, it will make your ward last longer.
Make sure you realize that it shares a cooldown timer with [Fire Ward]. You have to live (or die) with whatever you pick.
If you cast this spell after a caster completes a spell, but before it reaches you (e.g. a 
[Frostbolt] from an enemy mage at long range) the damage will be absorbed. Think fast!
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