In a guild where you need to optimize your dps , if you can’t control mana you’re done. Mage has two stages
- Mana burn stage
- Mana build up stage for the next burst
If you screw up second stage you’re next arcane power is going to be waste .
So you have to know how to control your spells , when to use charges , ofc missiles are free damage, but still controlling charges and mana, is not easy .
I’m speaking from personal experience when I tried arcane mage for first time in Uldir. First burst I was top 3 dps. After that I didn’t control charges and mana . When I activated next arcane power I was able to cast few blasts and evocation was not ready yet. And that’s it for 7-10 min boss fight . I stoped down to middle
After learning how to control mana , and charges I could be at the end of the fight in top 3 dps