Is the (Shadow)Priest the better Mage in WOW?

[vor_lord]

One of them will be interrupted.  The other won't.  Two warlocks is actually even more effective since the first warlock will be the only one taking damage, getting interrupted and burning mana; all the others get to AoE free.

So two unassisted warlocks > one unassisted mage because one of the warlocks, while unable to get most of his damage off, will allow the other to cast. Ok <_< I'd venture that two unassisted mages > two unassisted warlocks, and mage + warlock is better yet -- let the mage start first, then both are uninterruptable and the full AoE DPS of the warlock is applied.

No.&nbsp; What I'm saying is that the max potential DPS of Warlock AoE is greater than the max potential DPS of mage AoE.

Not in dispute.

Well, if you won't be convinced by arguments and still won't change your mind, I don't know what else I can say.&nbsp;

That is not a fair statement to make. I can always be convinced by arguments, just haven't been by the ones you've made so far on one particular point. The only point we disagree on is that I think that because mage AoE is easier to apply, it is "better", even though the potential DPS output is less. That's a pretty fuzzy line. When you consider this distinction in the context of the endgame, there will probably always be a way to avoid the interruption problem in larger groups, and then warlock AoE (assuming properly specced) is better. I'm not sure what to make of the kiting AoE dance of death mage -- that sounds like a good way to live on the edge of a wipe at all times.

All I'll add is that it's difficult to understand the problems until you've played a mage extensively at endgame.

It seems your main complaint is that even with this difference of our weighting aside, the utility of the warlock makes the warlock a better choice than a mage in most cases, especially in the end game. I will not disagree with that. Essentially I'm arguing for utility in our above disagreement over which AoE is better ;)

On this I will acquiesce to your greater experience. After all, I made your guide required reading for our budding mage :)