WoW Classic – Best Mage Races Guide
Two Alliance races and two Horde races can become a Mage. They are:
- Humans
- Gnomes
- Trolls
- Undead
Gnomes are usually seen as the better pick for a mage, as their increase to Intellect bolsters the best stat a mage can have, and in PvP, the ability to use Escape Artist can prevent you from getting stuck in the sights of an incoming enemy. Meanwhile, Humans ability to detect Rogues can be a blessing, but its a lot more situational.
Trolls are a good pick for Mages that want to focus on PvE, thanks to their increased damage on beasts, and their ability to use Berserking to increase casting stats, and Regeneration to reduce downtime leveling or grinding. Meanwhile, Undead are usually regarded as a better PvP choice due to the Will of the Forsaken, which lets them get the edge on Priests and Warlocks.