OOM: Out Of Mana World of Warcraft

OOM: Out Of Mana

Definition & Purpose

  • No Mana Left: Mana users shout “OOM” when they’ve completely depleted their mana bar.
  • Group Awareness: Alerts tanks and DPS that the healer or caster DPS can’t effectively cast spells.

How to Manage OOM

  • Mana Pots & Cooldowns: Keep Mana Potions and abilities like Evocation or Innervate on standby.
  • Downrank & Efficient Spells: Use cheaper spells to conserve mana over long fights.

References

  • Resource Management Tips – Guides for each caster or healer spec often include best practices to avoid going OOM.
  • Mana Potions (Wowhead) – Listing of potions by level and effect


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