DPS Rotation & Cooldowns

This rotation offers a general priority list for Fire Mage abilities, along with key cooldowns at the bottom. It's based on a standard build and is here to help while we work on a smarter, build-aware system. Updated for the latest patch in World of Warcraft: The War Within (11.1).

Single Target

Ensure Combustion is ready before engaging.

• CombustionView detailsActivate when available.
• PyroblastView detailsUse during Hyperthermia or with Hot Streak.
• MeteorView detailsUse if Combustion is not ready within 45 seconds.
• Shifting PowerView detailsUse when Combustion is on cooldown and no Fire Blast charges remain.
• Fire BlastView detailsConvert Heating Up into Hot Streak.
• Phoenix FlamesView detailsGenerate or convert Heating Up into Hot Streak.
• ScorchView detailsUse below 30% health or when moving.
• FireballView detailsUse as filler to generate Heating Up.

Start with Combustion for guaranteed crits. Use Pyroblast with Hot Streak or Hyperthermia. Maintain Heating Up and Hot Streak using Fire Blast and Phoenix Flames. Use Scorch below 30% health or while moving.

AoE

• FlamestrikeView detailsUse on 5+ targets instead of Pyroblast.
• Phoenix FlamesView detailsGenerate Heating Up or Hot Streak.
• Dragons BreathView detailsUse to generate Heating Up if talented.
• Living BombView detailsApply for additional AoE damage.
• FireballView detailsUse as filler to generate Heating Up.

For AoE, prioritize Flamestrike on 5+ targets. Use Phoenix Flames and Dragons Breath to generate Hot Streak. Apply Living Bomb for extra damage.

Cooldowns

• CombustionView detailsUse on cooldown for guaranteed crits.
• MeteorView detailsPair with Combustion or use when available.
• Shifting PowerView detailsUse to reduce cooldowns when Combustion is inactive.

Use Combustion for burst phases, pairing it with Meteor when possible. Use Shifting Power to reset cooldowns efficiently.