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{{Tooltip_MagicBuff|Mana Shield|Spell_Shadow_DetectLesserInvisibility.png|Absorbs physical damage, draining mana instead.|60 seconds}}
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{{Tooltip_MagicBuff|Mana Shield|Spell_Shadow_DetectLesserInvisibility.png|Absorbs physical and magical damage, draining mana instead.|60 seconds}}
 
== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
[[Image:Spell_Shadow_DetectLesserInvisibility.png|left|The icon looks more like Mana Crush You to A Small Blue Cube.]] Mana shield is a mage's best friend and worst killer. When this is up, physical damage will be absorbed at the cost of 2 mana per point of damage. The shield collapses after absorbing a set amount or 1 minute passes, whichever comes first.
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[[Image:Spell_Shadow_DetectLesserInvisibility.png|left|The icon looks more like Mana Crush You to A Small Blue Cube.]] Mana shield is a mage's best friend and worst killer. When this is up, physical and magical damage will be absorbed at the cost of 2 mana per point of damage. The shield collapses after absorbing a set amount or 1 minute passes, whichever comes first.
 
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==Tips and Tactics==
 
==Tips and Tactics==
*Absorbs [[physical]] damage. You will not be protected from magic, poisons or other non-physical damage.
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*Initially only absorbed [[physical]] damage. Magical damage absorption was added in [[Patch 2.0.6 (Release Notes)|Patch 2.0.6]].
 
*While the shield holds, your castings cannot be interrupted by physical damage. Abilities like [[Kick]] and [[Shield Bash]] will still interrupt you, though the damage they cause will be absorbed.
 
*While the shield holds, your castings cannot be interrupted by physical damage. Abilities like [[Kick]] and [[Shield Bash]] will still interrupt you, though the damage they cause will be absorbed.
 
*After it absorbs the given damage (consuming twice that amount of mana) it will collapse, but no [[cooldown]] means you can recast immediately, or even while it's still partially up to "refresh" the absorbtion pool.
 
*After it absorbs the given damage (consuming twice that amount of mana) it will collapse, but no [[cooldown]] means you can recast immediately, or even while it's still partially up to "refresh" the absorbtion pool.

Revision as of 23:08, 23 January 2007

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Overview

The icon looks more like Mana Crush You to A Small Blue Cube.

Mana shield is a mage's best friend and worst killer. When this is up, physical and magical damage will be absorbed at the cost of 2 mana per point of damage. The shield collapses after absorbing a set amount or 1 minute passes, whichever comes first.

Functionality

Use

  • Casting: Instant
  • School: Template:Arcane
  • Target: Self Only
  • Range: Zero
  • Duration: 1 minute or until damage absorbed
  • Cooldown: N/A

Talents

Notes

  • In addition to the casting cost, two mana are lost for each point of damage the shield absorbs.

Rank Table

Rank Level Mana Description Cost
1 20 40 Absorbs 120 damage. 20
2 28 60 Absorbs 210 damage. 70
3 36 80 Absorbs 300 damage. 130
4 44 100 Absorbs 390 damage. 230
5 52 120 Absorbs 480 damage. 350
6 60 140 Absorbs 570 damage. 420

Tips and Tactics

  • Initially only absorbed physical damage. Magical damage absorption was added in Patch 2.0.6.
  • While the shield holds, your castings cannot be interrupted by physical damage. Abilities like Ability kick [Kick] and Ability warrior shieldbash [Shield Bash] will still interrupt you, though the damage they cause will be absorbed.
  • After it absorbs the given damage (consuming twice that amount of mana) it will collapse, but no cooldown means you can recast immediately, or even while it's still partially up to "refresh" the absorbtion pool.
  • Don't be fooled by the cheap casting cost. Mana Shield can drain your mana decepetively fast. Rank 3, for instance, will leave you (80 + 2 x 300) 680 mana poorer in exchange for a measely 300 health. Use wisely.
  • Since you don't lose casting time while shielded, Mana Shield can be effective against ranged attackers. Simply put the shield up and cast away.
  • The Improved Mana Shield talent can make stomaching this spell somewhat easier - with both ranks of the talent active the quoted figure of 680 mana for 300 health drops to 560 mana (80 initial cast + ( 600 - [600 / 5])), thus saving you 120 mana, which is at least enough for one Frost Nova at that level.



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