Mage - PvE Build
Strengths
- Great for Group PvE
- Great AOE DPS
- Easy to Play
Weaknesses
- Squishy
Overview
This Mage build focuses on delivering high AOE DPS and performs particularly well when used in group content such as dungeons, AOE mob farming and any even boss hunting as this build does well in all PVE content currently available in Ashes of Creation, remaining one of the top choices for all groups that are looking to challenge the existing PVE content.
Skill Tree
19
21
22
20
23
24
18
17
10
12
11
14
16
5
8
7
9
13
15
2
1
4
3
6
Equipment
Weapon Trees
Stamina
Stamina here
Rotations
Single Target Rotation ↴
- This is one of your earliest rotations and perfect for dealing with single mobs or to finish off elite mobs that are already low on HP. Start the rotation by channeling a full cast of
Lightning Strike and continue by casting 3 
Firebolts before using 
Combust for extra burn damage boosted by 
Fuse.
AOE Rotation ↴
- You generally want to use this rotation for group PVE where you have a Tank pulling and holding aggro on the mobs so you can properly deal damage without being attacked. Start by placing down
Arcane Circle to boost the damage you deal with the next abilities but make sure to stay in the Arcane Circle radius to not lose the damage buff. This also allows you to stack multiple elemental effects at once, greatly improving your overall DPS.
- Use
Hoarfrost to apply Chill and then use 
Cone of Cold to freeze the mobs together and also make it much easier for teammates to apply their own DPS. Channel 
Ball Lightning so it hits all enemies you've frozen in order to deal damage through the 
Shatter proc.
- Followup with
Chain Lightning and 
Magma Field for quick AOE damage while Magma Field applies constant DoT fire damage. Finish the rotation by casting 
Prismatic Beam.
Shell: Perfect when used as a panic button, this skill creates a large shield that protects you from damage. Don't use it on cooldown as you might need it when your group makes pulls that do AOE damage or when your tank loses aggro.
