"Battlemage" is a term applied to several different products:
Intel Arc Battlemage GPUs: These are second-generation Xe-based graphics cards. These GPUs are designed to provide improved performance and features for gaming and content creation. Intel officially announced the Arc B580 and B570 'Battlemage' GPUs on December 3, 2024.
- Manufacturer: Intel.
- Key Features:
- Second-generation ray tracing units.
- Xe Super Sampling (XeSS) AI-driven upscaling technology.
- Improved drivers compared to the first-generation Arc cards.
- Increased throughput in the GPU.
- Price Range: The Intel Arc B580 launched at $249, while the B570 launched at $219.
- Availability: The Arc B580 launched on December 13, 2024, and the B570 launched on January 16, 2025. The Arc B580 has been mostly sold out since its launch. Retailers are expected to restock in early January 2025.
Sunscape Battlemage: This is a creature card from Magic: The Gathering, specifically from the Planeshift set. The card features a Human Wizard. When Sunscape Battlemage enters the battlefield, if it was kicked with its kicker, destroy target creature with flying.
Battlemage (Age of Sigmar): In the Age of Sigmar universe, a Battlemage is a member of the Collegiate Arcane who seeks to master one of the lores of magic. They can use magic to attack enemies with lightning or shadow and protect allies with shields.
