Frost Mage
Caster • CC Master • Burst Specialist
Master of crowd control with Poly chains, Deep + Orb combos, and perfect positioning. The ultimate CC playmaker for RBG teams.
Progression Guide
Master Frost Mage from 1300 rating to R1 with these key improvements at each bracket
Foundation
Key Focus: Polymorph enemy healers on cooldown
- Learn basic Poly timing and positioning
- Understand DR tracking basics
- Practice max range positioning
Burst Combos
Key Focus: Deep + Orb combos for burst
- Master Deep Freeze + Frozen Orb timing
- Learn to save burst for kill windows
- Practice Ice Block usage
CC Chains
Key Focus: Ring choke points, CC chains
- Use Ring of Frost to control positioning
- Chain CC with teammates
- Learn when to use Blink defensively
Team Coordination
Key Focus: Sync Polys with team stuns
- Coordinate CC with DK Grip + stuns
- Call out Poly targets
- Learn to read teamfight flow
Burst Timing
Key Focus: Save Orb for Deep goes
- Never waste Frozen Orb randomly
- Time burst with team cooldowns
- Learn to kite melee pressure
Positioning
Key Focus: Play max range, avoid swaps
- Master max range positioning
- Learn to read incoming swaps
- Use Blink to escape pressure
Defensive Usage
Key Focus: Save Block for kill swaps
- Ice Block only when necessary
- Learn to pre-position for swaps
- Master trinket usage
Trinket Discipline
Key Focus: Trinket wisely, not random
- Only trinket when it saves your life
- Learn to read enemy burst windows
- Coordinate with healers
Balance Mastery
Key Focus: Balance damage + CC uptime
- Perfect balance of damage and CC
- Learn to read teamfight priorities
- Master all utility spells
Perfect Chains
Key Focus: Perfect Ring + Poly chains
- Flawless CC chain execution
- Perfect positioning in all situations
- Master all defensive cooldowns
Leadership
Key Focus: Call CC rotations
- Lead team CC rotations
- Call out targets and timing
- Coordinate with all teammates
Offensive Leadership
Key Focus: Lead CC chains offensively
- Initiate offensive CC chains
- Create kill opportunities
- Master all advanced techniques
R1 Mastery
Key Focus: Perfect CC/burst balance, leads mage playmaking
- Flawless execution in all situations
- Leads entire team's CC strategy
- Creates game-winning plays
- Perfect balance of offense and defense
R1 Behaviors & Coaching Points
Positioning
- Anchor positioning: Max range, never frontline
- Pre-positioning: Always ready for swaps
- Blink mastery: Perfect escape timing
- Ring placement: Choke points or defensive peel
CC Management
- Poly bot: Never lets healer breathe
- DR tracking: Perfect timing on all CC
- Chain coordination: Works with all teammates
- Call rotations: Leads team CC strategy
Burst Execution
- Deep + Orb combos: Only in CC windows
- Timing mastery: Perfect burst coordination
- Resource management: Never waste cooldowns
- Target selection: Always optimal choices
Defensive Play
- Ice Block discipline: Only when necessary
- Trinket usage: Perfect timing
- Peel role: Novas/CoC to help teammates
- Kiting mastery: Never dies to melee
Key Abilities & Usage
Polymorph
Your primary CC tool. Use on healers constantly, chain with team stuns, and never let enemies breathe.
Deep Freeze + Frozen Orb
Your burst combo. Only use when you can guarantee the kill or force major cooldowns.
Ring of Frost
Area control tool. Use to choke points, peel for teammates, or set up teamfights.
Ice Block
Your "oh shit" button. Use only when absolutely necessary, not as a crutch.