Arcane Intellect: What does it mean in gaming?
World of Warcraft – Mage Buffs & Utility
Arcane Intellect is a long-duration Mage buff in World of Warcraft that increases the target’s Intellect stat, boosting spellcasting power, mana pool, and critical strike chance for casters. It’s a staple support spell for both solo and group content, making Mages highly valued in dungeon and raid comps. First introduced in WoW Classic, Arcane Intellect has remained a core utility spell in every expansion, often cast before combat or after wipes to maintain group performance.
The spell can be applied to individual targets or, with Arcane Brilliance, to an entire raid or party.
How is Arcane Intellect used in WoW content?
Arcane Intellect provides passive power that scales with spellcasting and class synergy. Here's why it's essential:
- Mana Pool Boost: Increases the total mana of healers and DPS casters.
- Spell Crit Chance: More Intellect = higher chance to critically strike.
- Pre-pull Buff: Always cast before bosses, PvP matches, or dungeon pulls.
- Group Scaling: Even more effective in caster-heavy raid comps.
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References
- WoWHead: Arcane Intellect (Classic & Retail)
- Icy Veins: Mage Utility Overview
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