What level do you get Arcane Explosion in WoW Forever?

Level 14; its 6 ranks come at 14, 22, 30, 38, 46 and 54 (beta client spellbook, build 70291).

Is Arcane Explosion a talent in WoW Forever?

No. Arcane Explosion is in the Arcane tab of the Mage spellbook, and no Mage talent teaches it.

Did Arcane Explosion change from Classic?

Yes: ranks 1 to 6 changed. Rank 6 now reads "Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 238 to 258 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards." where Classic read "Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 249 to 269 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards."

What is the cast time of Arcane Explosion?

Instant at every rank. From the beta client's tooltip, build 70291.

Arcane Explosion: WoW Forever Mage Ability, Level and Ranks

Talents Forever › Mage abilities › Arcane Explosion

Arcane ExplosionArcane Explosion is a Mage ability in WoW Forever, learned at level 14, with 6 ranks to level 54 (beta client spellbook, build 70291). At rank 6: Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 238 to 258 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards.

In the Arcane tab of the Mage spellbook. Every rank: Instant. Arcane school. Scales with 14.3% of spell power (direct).

What Arcane Explosion does, rank by rank 6 ranks

Level	Rank and what it does
14	Rank 1 changed Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 32 to 36 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards. 75 Mana. Classic: Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 34 to 38 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards.
22	Rank 2 changed Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 55 to 61 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards. 120 Mana. Classic: Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 60 to 66 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards.
30	Rank 3 changed Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 94 to 102 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards. 185 Mana. Classic: Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 101 to 109 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards.
38	Rank 4 changed Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 133 to 145 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards. 250 Mana. Classic: Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 143 to 155 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards.
46	Rank 5 changed Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 180 to 196 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards. 315 Mana. Classic: Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 191 to 207 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards.
54	Rank 6 changed Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 238 to 258 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards. 390 Mana. Classic: Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 249 to 269 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards.

What changed from Classic

Ranks 1 to 6 changed.

Questions

What level do you get Arcane Explosion in WoW Forever?: Level 14; its 6 ranks come at 14, 22, 30, 38, 46 and 54 (beta client spellbook, build 70291).
Is Arcane Explosion a talent in WoW Forever?: No. Arcane Explosion is in the Arcane tab of the Mage spellbook, and no Mage talent teaches it.
Did Arcane Explosion change from Classic?: Yes: ranks 1 to 6 changed. Rank 6 now reads "Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 238 to 258 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards." where Classic read "Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 249 to 269 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards."
What is the cast time of Arcane Explosion?: Instant at every rank. From the beta client's tooltip, build 70291.

Last checked against beta build 1.60.1.70291 on 8 Oct 2026. Classic's text from the Classic client.

Before it in the Arcane tab: Arcane Brilliance. After it: Arcane Intellect. Every Mage spell by level, every Mage talent and the Mage calculator.