Originally Posted by
Ashaela
I wish I could describe the way I play my Sorc, but it's difficult since it's just sort of there, in the back of my head. As with most classes it requires adaptation to different situations.
I only really play low-level PvP as a Madness specced Sorc and I find myself doing roughly 280-310k damage and 60-80k healing every game, as compared to my teammates who usually deal around 75-150k damage.
I'd tell you about a rotation or something like that, but it varies depending on who and what I fight. When in combat with a healer for example you'll want fast burst damage so spamming Force Lightning probably isn't going to work very well. Adaptation, as I said.
If I have to put it into a Madness PvP "rotation" though, I'd say use Force Lightning as your main ability and cast Crushing Darkness when your Wrath talent procs. Death Field is a perfect "execution" ability, instant cast that deals a lot of damage. If your target is low on health you can also save your Wrath proc for Lightning Strike, which should deal a nice amount of damage coupled with a Force Lightning.
Affliction is an amazing ability for multi-dotting and I would suggest dropping it on anyone you see as long as you can afford it.
Handling cooldowns is also important, of course. Don't mindlessly knockback people as soon as they get to you, instead save it for when they do something nasty (such as Ravage). Same goes for stuns, don't waste them recklessly.
That's really all the advice I can give without showing a video or so of me playing.
Edit: Of course this would simply be mirrored with the Sage class abilities.