What is this example for?
To show how a pillar post per class should work.
In the case of Mage, the pillar post needs:
- centralize the class
- divide by spec
- show the progression from fresh 80 to BiS
- connect gearing, priorities and route
- serve as a hub for more specific posts
1. Base structure of the class pillar post
The ideal skeleton is:
- endgame class overview
- difference between Arcane, Fire and Frost
- progression from fresh 80 to endgame
- Most important slots and priorities
- links to posts by spec
- summary of the route to the final BiS
This creates a central content that guides the entire cluster.
2. How to organize blocks by spec in the same content
Each block per spec needs to respond:
- what defines the spec
- when it starts to yield
- what stats does she want
- which slots matter most
- what is the most efficient route
The pillar post does not need to list every exact item in the game. It needs to show the progression map.
3. Scope of progression from fresh 80 to BiS
The Mage's journey in the pillar post can be divided into:
- fresh 80 functional
- pre-raid
- inbound raid
- progression by phase
- Final BiS
This helps the reader find their way around before jumping into smaller posts.
4. Items and priorities that need to appear
The pillar should highlight:
- weapon
- trinkets
- important caps
- tier/off-piece when it makes sense
- priority differences between Arcane, Fire and Frost
The important thing is to explain the logic, not just dump the list.
5. Reusable template for other classes
The same format works for: -Warlock
- Paladin -Priest
- D.K.
- Warrior -Hunter -Rogue
- Druid -Shaman
Just change:
- specs
- bottlenecks
- priorities
- progression route
Pillar post checklist
- [ ] presents the class as a hub
- [ ] divides by spec clearly
- [ ] shows the route from fresh 80 to BiS
- [ ] points out slots with the greatest impact
- [ ] prepares the reader for posts by spec
Minimum recommendation
A good Mage pillar post on WotLK needs:
- centralize the class
- organize the specs
- show complete progression
- serve as a map for the rest of the editorial line
A good pillar post does not solve everything alone. It makes the rest of the cluster work better.
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