Archmage Archmagi are a type of powerful caster that represent the pinnacle of magical power . Most archmagi hail from the magical kingdom of Dalaran but can be found among other groups as well . Weaving their intricate enchantments , these magi defend themselves and their allies with all the magical powers they have accumulated through their broad and intense studies . Archmagi realize the benefits , not only of a powerful and attuned mind , but a strengthened and prepared body as well . Mounted atop their trusty steeds , the archmagi brandish magical blades and ancient staves that serve to enhance their abilities and channel their fierce energies in battle . Though they can appear gruff and slightly aloof , these experienced wizards are a heartening sight upon any battlefield where the fate of all hangs in the balance . One can attain the title of Archmagi through the study of any arcane school of magic , so long as they have demonstrated a sufficient knowledge level of arcanum and spellcrafting . They must have the ability to cast commonly known arcane spells with flawless execution , in addition to spells from at least five other schools of magic , at varying levels of proficiency . They must also focus primarily on at least two schools of magic , becoming experts . Archmagi of the Kirin Tor forbid warlocks and necromancers from their ranks . Warcraft III . In Warcraft III , the archmages had the following spells : Warcraft RPG class . Archmage is a class mentioned in the Dungeons and Dragons : Warcraft : The Roleplaying Game which exists in the world of Warcraft . Though incorporated into the Warcraft RPG it is detailed only in the DMG ( Dungeon Master ' s Guide ) . Characters with this class appear in " Lands of Conflict " and " Shadows & Light " . The DMG described the Archmage class as ; The highest art is magic - - often referred to as the Art . Its most advanced practitioners are frequently archmages , characters who bend spells in ways unavailable to other spellcasters . An archmage gains strange powers and the ability to alter spells in remarkable ways , but must sacrifice some of her spell capability in order to master these arcane secrets . " Note : That while the class itself is an official class used by the Dungeons and Dragons : Warcraft : The Roleplaying Game , the DMG description does not represent an official source of lore . Also , the class did receive a formal description in the game . Archmage of Kirin Tor was created for the World of Warcraft : The Roleplaying Game and replacing the previous version . Note that " archmage " can properly be used to describe the Archmage of Kirin Tor class and can also be used to describe archmagi that are not members of the Kirin Tor . " Archmage of Kirin Tor . In " World of Warcraft : The Role Playing Game " , the generic archmage class was replaced with the Archmage of Kirin Tor prestige class , which included a Warcraft lore description . Note that term " Archmage of the Kirin Tor " can and has been properly shortened to simply " archmage " in lore text . The term archmage can also be used to describe archmagi that are not members of the Kirin Tor . Archmage in World of Warcraft . In " World of Warcraft " , an archmage appears to be an honorary title given to a powerful mage ( usually the most powerful within some faction or organization ) . The leader and some members of the Kirin Tor in Dalaran are given the title of " Archmage " . Throughout the history of Azeroth there have been many archmagi . Just being named an archmage doesn ' t make a mage extremely powerful , but most are not to be trifled with . It is possible that the magisters in Silvermoon can be classed as archmages . They have the same range of tasks and the same magical ability of an archmage .