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Mage BiS Gear: Arcane, Fire & Frost

Data from WoW Forever beta client 1.60.1.70790·released ·imported ·compared with Classic Era 1.15.9·Changelog

Stat priority
  1. Hit
  2. Critical Strike
  3. Spell Power = Arcane Damage
  4. Intellect
  5. Spell Penetration
  6. Stamina
Stat weights

Every item scores the sum of its stats times these weights; the highest score takes the slot, and stars compare scores. Critical Strike and Hit are per 1%, the rest per point.

  • Hit (1%)14.7
  • Critical Strike (1%)10.36
  • Spell Power1
  • Arcane Damage1
  • Intellect0.83
  • Spell Penetration0.5
  • Stamina0.15

How much hit you need depends on how many levels the target is above you, not on your own level; hit from talents counts too. Spells always keep a 1% miss, so the hit needed is one point below the miss chance.

Target above you0 levels1 level2 levels3 levels (raid boss)
Miss chance4%5%6%17%
Hit needed3%4%5%16%
Stat priority
  1. Hit
  2. Critical Strike
  3. Spell Power = Fire Damage
  4. Spell Penetration
  5. Intellect
  6. Stamina
Stat weights

Every item scores the sum of its stats times these weights; the highest score takes the slot, and stars compare scores. Critical Strike and Hit are per 1%, the rest per point.

  • Hit (1%)17.9
  • Critical Strike (1%)11.34
  • Spell Power1
  • Fire Damage1
  • Spell Penetration0.5
  • Intellect0.34
  • Stamina0.15

How much hit you need depends on how many levels the target is above you, not on your own level; hit from talents counts too. Spells always keep a 1% miss, so the hit needed is one point below the miss chance.

Target above you0 levels1 level2 levels3 levels (raid boss)
Miss chance4%5%6%17%
Hit needed3%4%5%16%
Stat priority
  1. Hit
  2. Critical Strike
  3. Spell Power = Frost Damage
  4. Spell Penetration
  5. Intellect
  6. Stamina
Stat weights

Every item scores the sum of its stats times these weights; the highest score takes the slot, and stars compare scores. Critical Strike and Hit are per 1%, the rest per point.

  • Hit (1%)14
  • Critical Strike (1%)7.98
  • Spell Power1
  • Frost Damage1
  • Spell Penetration0.5
  • Intellect0.37
  • Stamina0.15

How much hit you need depends on how many levels the target is above you, not on your own level; hit from talents counts too. Spells always keep a 1% miss, so the hit needed is one point below the miss chance.

Target above you0 levels1 level2 levels3 levels (raid boss)
Miss chance4%5%6%17%
Hit needed3%4%5%16%

Mage Level 20 Leveling Gear & Best Upgrades

Attributes
Strength
+5
Stamina
+31
Intellect
+55
Spirit
+6
Offense
Spell Power
+73
Arcane Damage
+36
Mana per 5 sec
+3
Defense
Armor
+259

Two-hander insteadColdspire Staff96% of the value of the dual-wield pair above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 10–20

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

Attributes
Strength
+5
Stamina
+34
Intellect
+65
Spirit
+4
Offense
Attack Power
+8
Spell Power
+77
Arcane Damage
+29
Mana per 5 sec
+3
Defense
Armor
+263

Dual wield insteadBuzzer Blade + Dwarven Tome79% of the value of the two-hander above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 10–20

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

Attributes
Strength
+5
Stamina
+31
Intellect
+44
Spirit
+8
Offense
Spell Power
+73
Fire Damage
+46
Defense
Armor
+259

Two-hander insteadColdspire Staff86% of the value of the dual-wield pair above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 10–20

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

Attributes
Strength
+5
Stamina
+39
Intellect
+42
Spirit
+8
Offense
Attack Power
+8
Spell Power
+72
Fire Damage
+46
Defense
Armor
+261

Two-hander insteadGnarled Necromancer's Staff97% of the value of the dual-wield pair above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 10–20

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

Attributes
Strength
+5
Stamina
+33
Intellect
+47
Spirit
+10
Offense
Spell Power
+78
Frost Damage
+36
Defense
Armor
+258

Two-hander insteadColdspire Staff96% of the value of the dual-wield pair above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 10–20

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

Attributes
Strength
+5
Stamina
+41
Intellect
+55
Spirit
+8
Offense
Attack Power
+8
Spell Power
+76
Frost Damage
+36
Defense
Armor
+260

Dual wield insteadBuzzer Blade + Dwarven Tome91% of the value of the two-hander above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 10–20

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

Mage Level 30 Leveling Gear & Best Upgrades

Attributes
Stamina
+33
Intellect
+90
Spirit
+13
Offense
Hit
+1.5%
Spell Power
+114
Arcane Damage
+36
Defense
Armor
+311

Two-hander insteadSpine of the Devourer76% of the value of the dual-wield pair above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 20–30

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

Attributes
Stamina
+32
Intellect
+90
Spirit
+13
Offense
Hit
+1.5%
Spell Power
+114
Arcane Damage
+36
Mana per 5 sec
+3
Defense
Armor
+310

Two-hander insteadSpine of the Devourer76% of the value of the dual-wield pair above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 20–30

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

Attributes
Stamina
+48
Intellect
+71
Spirit
+17
Offense
Hit
+1.5%
Spell Power
+95
Fire Damage
+63
Defense
Armor
+304

Two-hander insteadSpine of the Devourer81% of the value of the dual-wield pair above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 20–30

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

Attributes
Stamina
+45
Intellect
+76
Spirit
+17
Offense
Hit
+1.5%
Spell Power
+93
Fire Damage
+63
Mana per 5 sec
+3
Defense
Armor
+303

Two-hander insteadSpine of the Devourer81% of the value of the dual-wield pair above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 20–30

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

Attributes
Stamina
+48
Intellect
+63
Spirit
+20
Offense
Hit
+1%
Spell Power
+95
Frost Damage
+73
Defense
Armor
+302

Two-hander insteadSpine of the Devourer81% of the value of the dual-wield pair above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 20–30

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

Attributes
Stamina
+45
Intellect
+68
Spirit
+20
Offense
Hit
+1%
Spell Power
+93
Frost Damage
+73
Mana per 5 sec
+3
Defense
Armor
+301

Two-hander insteadSpine of the Devourer81% of the value of the dual-wield pair above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 20–30

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

Mage Level 40 Leveling Gear & Best Upgrades

  • Hypnotic Blade17.5 DPS · +8 Intellect · +3 Spirit · +45 Spell PowerDrop · Arcanist Doan · Scarlet Monastery
  • Celestial Orb+3 Intellect · +13 Spell PowerClass quest · Celestial Power
  • Nether Force Wand37.3 DPS · +3 Intellect · +9 Arcane DamageClass quest · Mage's Wand
Attributes
Stamina
+8
Intellect
+96
Spirit
+33
Offense
Hit
+1.5%
Spell Power
+178
Arcane Damage
+23
Healing Power
+20
Defense
Armor
+362

Two-hander insteadIllusionary Rod92% of the value of the dual-wield pair above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 30–40

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

  • Hypnotic Blade17.5 DPS · +8 Intellect · +3 Spirit · +45 Spell PowerDrop · Arcanist Doan · Scarlet Monastery
  • Celestial Orb+3 Intellect · +13 Spell PowerClass quest · Celestial Power
  • Nether Force Wand37.3 DPS · +3 Intellect · +9 Arcane DamageClass quest · Mage's Wand
Attributes
Stamina
+8
Intellect
+96
Spirit
+33
Offense
Hit
+1.5%
Spell Power
+178
Arcane Damage
+23
Healing Power
+20
Defense
Armor
+362

Two-hander insteadIllusionary Rod92% of the value of the dual-wield pair above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 30–40

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

  • Hypnotic Blade17.5 DPS · +8 Intellect · +3 Spirit · +45 Spell PowerDrop · Arcanist Doan · Scarlet Monastery
  • Celestial Orb+3 Intellect · +13 Spell PowerClass quest · Celestial Power
  • Ragefire Wand37.1 DPS · +3 Intellect · +9 Fire DamageClass quest · Mage's Wand
Attributes
Stamina
+11
Intellect
+73
Spirit
+16
Offense
Hit
+1.5%
Spell Power
+166
Fire Damage
+50
Healing Power
+20
Defense
Armor
+352

Two-hander insteadIllusionary Rod97% of the value of the dual-wield pair above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 30–40

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

  • Hypnotic Blade17.5 DPS · +8 Intellect · +3 Spirit · +45 Spell PowerDrop · Arcanist Doan · Scarlet Monastery
  • Celestial Orb+3 Intellect · +13 Spell PowerClass quest · Celestial Power
  • Ragefire Wand37.1 DPS · +3 Intellect · +9 Fire DamageClass quest · Mage's Wand
Attributes
Stamina
+8
Intellect
+78
Spirit
+16
Offense
Hit
+1.5%
Spell Power
+164
Fire Damage
+50
Healing Power
+20
Mana per 5 sec
+3
Defense
Armor
+351

Two-hander insteadIllusionary Rod97% of the value of the dual-wield pair above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 30–40

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

  • Hypnotic Blade17.5 DPS · +8 Intellect · +3 Spirit · +45 Spell PowerDrop · Arcanist Doan · Scarlet Monastery
  • Celestial Orb+3 Intellect · +13 Spell PowerClass quest · Celestial Power
  • Icefury Wand37.2 DPS · +3 Intellect · +9 Frost DamageClass quest · Mage's Wand
Attributes
Stamina
+11
Intellect
+69
Spirit
+37
Offense
Spell Power
+202
Frost Damage
+34
Healing Power
+20
Defense
Armor
+367

Two-hander insteadIllusionary Rod91% of the value of the dual-wield pair above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 30–40

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

  • Hypnotic Blade17.5 DPS · +8 Intellect · +3 Spirit · +45 Spell PowerDrop · Arcanist Doan · Scarlet Monastery
  • Celestial Orb+3 Intellect · +13 Spell PowerClass quest · Celestial Power
  • Icefury Wand37.2 DPS · +3 Intellect · +9 Frost DamageClass quest · Mage's Wand
Attributes
Stamina
+8
Intellect
+74
Spirit
+37
Offense
Spell Power
+200
Frost Damage
+34
Healing Power
+20
Mana per 5 sec
+3
Defense
Armor
+366

Two-hander insteadIllusionary Rod91% of the value of the dual-wield pair above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 30–40

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

Mage Level 50 Leveling Gear & Best Upgrades

Attributes
Stamina
+57
Intellect
+135
Spirit
+27
Offense
Hit
+0.9%
Spell Power
+147
Arcane Damage
+97
Defense
Armor
+429
Dodge
+1%

Two-hander insteadIllusionary Rod85% of the value of the dual-wield pair above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 40–50

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

Attributes
Stamina
+63
Intellect
+136
Spirit
+27
Offense
Hit
+1.6%
Spell Power
+150
Arcane Damage
+97
Defense
Armor
+432

Two-hander insteadIllusionary Rod85% of the value of the dual-wield pair above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 40–50

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

Attributes
Stamina
+59
Intellect
+77
Spirit
+22
Offense
Hit
+0.9%
Spell Power
+142
Fire Damage
+137
Defense
Armor
+441
Dodge
+1%

Two-hander insteadIllusionary Rod87% of the value of the dual-wield pair above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 40–50

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

Attributes
Stamina
+63
Intellect
+83
Spirit
+22
Offense
Hit
+1.6%
Spell Power
+152
Fire Damage
+124
Defense
Armor
+442

Two-hander insteadIllusionary Rod87% of the value of the dual-wield pair above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 40–50

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

Attributes
Stamina
+59
Intellect
+88
Spirit
+22
Offense
Hit
+0.9%
Spell Power
+151
Frost Damage
+121
Defense
Armor
+446
Dodge
+1%

Two-hander insteadIllusionary Rod82% of the value of the dual-wield pair above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 40–50

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

Attributes
Stamina
+63
Intellect
+94
Spirit
+22
Offense
Hit
+1.6%
Spell Power
+152
Frost Damage
+121
Defense
Armor
+449

Two-hander insteadIllusionary Rod82% of the value of the dual-wield pair above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 40–50

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

Mage Level 60 Pre-Raid BiS (PvE)

Attributes
Strength
+6
Stamina
+105
Intellect
+167
Spirit
+47
Offense
Critical Strike
+5%
Hit
+3.9%
Spell Power
+290
Healing Power
+42
Defense
Armor
+579
Dodge
+1%

Two-hander insteadIllusionary Rod85% of the value of the dual-wield pair above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 50–60

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

Attributes
Strength
+6
Stamina
+105
Intellect
+167
Spirit
+47
Offense
Critical Strike
+5%
Hit
+4.6%
Spell Power
+290
Healing Power
+42
Defense
Armor
+579

Two-hander insteadIllusionary Rod85% of the value of the dual-wield pair above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 50–60

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

Attributes
Strength
+6
Stamina
+86
Intellect
+144
Spirit
+45
Offense
Critical Strike
+5%
Hit
+3.9%
Spell Power
+281
Fire Damage
+26
Healing Power
+42
Defense
Armor
+561
Dodge
+1%

Two-hander insteadIllusionary Rod87% of the value of the dual-wield pair above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 50–60

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

Attributes
Strength
+6
Stamina
+86
Intellect
+144
Spirit
+45
Offense
Critical Strike
+5%
Hit
+4.6%
Spell Power
+281
Fire Damage
+26
Healing Power
+42
Defense
Armor
+561

Two-hander insteadIllusionary Rod87% of the value of the dual-wield pair above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 50–60

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

Attributes
Strength
+6
Stamina
+98
Intellect
+147
Spirit
+66
Offense
Critical Strike
+5%
Hit
+4.8%
Spell Power
+288
Healing Power
+42
Defense
Armor
+574
Dodge
+1%

Two-hander insteadIllusionary Rod82% of the value of the dual-wield pair above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 50–60

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

Attributes
Strength
+6
Stamina
+98
Intellect
+147
Spirit
+66
Offense
Critical Strike
+5%
Hit
+5.5%
Spell Power
+288
Healing Power
+42
Defense
Armor
+574

Two-hander insteadIllusionary Rod82% of the value of the dual-wield pair above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 50–60

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

Mage Level 60 PvP Gear

  • Field Marshal's Coronet+28 Stamina · +17 Intellect · +6 Spirit · +1% Critical Strike · +33 Spell PowerVendor · Sergeant Major Clate · PvP rank 13
  • Amulet of the Dawn+13 Intellect · +13 Stamina · +15 Spell PowerQuest · Epic Armaments of Battle - Friend of the Dawn · Eastern Plaguelands
  • Field Marshal's Silk Spaulders+21 Stamina · +15 Intellect · +5 Spirit · +25 Spell Power · +3 Spell PenetrationVendor · Sergeant Major Clate · PvP rank 13
  • Hide of the Wild+10 Intellect · +8 Stamina · +42 Healing Power · +14 Spell PowerCrafted · Leatherworking (320)
  • Field Marshal's Silk Vestments+28 Stamina · +17 Intellect · +6 Spirit · +1% Critical Strike · +33 Spell PowerVendor · Sergeant Major Clate · PvP rank 13
  • Shirt
  • Tabard
  • Rockfury Bracers+7 Stamina · +27 Spell Power · +1% HitQuest · Stalwart's Battlegear · Silithus
  • Marshal's Silk Gloves+22 Stamina · +12 Intellect · +5 Spirit · +27 Spell PowerVendor · Sergeant Major Clate · PvP rank 12
  • Belt of the Archmage+16 Intellect · +10 Stamina · +20 Spell Power · +1% Critical StrikeCrafted · Tailoring (310)
  • Marshal's Silk Leggings+26 Stamina · +10 Spirit · +20 Intellect · +30 Spell Power · +1% Critical StrikeVendor · Sergeant Major Clate · PvP rank 12
  • Marshal's Silk Footwraps+14 Intellect · +23 Stamina · +6 Spirit · +21 Spell Power · +1% HitVendor · Sergeant Major Clate · PvP rank 12
  • Elemental Focus Band+11 Intellect · +8 Stamina · +22 Spell PowerDrop · Prince Skaldrenox · Silithus
  • Don Julio's Band+10 Stamina · +1% Critical Strike · +1% Hit · +14 Attack PowerVendor · Gaelden Hammersmith · Out in the world
  • Frozen Heart of the Mountain+0.9% HitCrafted · Enchanting (285) · crafter only
  • Stormpike Insignia Rank 6+2% DodgeQuest · The Eye of Command · Out in the world
  • Grand Marshal's Stave77.3 DPS · +41 Stamina · +23 Intellect · +17 Spirit · +71 Spell PowerVendor · Lieutenant Jackspring · PvP rank 14
  • Off Hand
  • Brilliant Wand59.6 DPS · +7 Intellect · +9 Spell PowerCrafted · Enchanting (320) · crafter only
Attributes
Stamina
+245
Intellect
+175
Spirit
+55
Offense
Attack Power
+14
Critical Strike
+5%
Hit
+3.9%
Spell Power
+347
Spell Penetration
+3
Healing Power
+42
Defense
Armor
+1002
Dodge
+2%

Dual wield insteadHypnotic Blade + Grand Marshal's Tome of Power91% of the value of the two-hander above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 50–60

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

  • Warlord's Silk Cowl+28 Stamina · +17 Intellect · +6 Spirit · +1% Critical Strike · +33 Spell PowerVendor · Lady Palanseer · PvP rank 13
  • Amulet of the Dawn+13 Intellect · +13 Stamina · +15 Spell PowerQuest · Epic Armaments of Battle - Friend of the Dawn · Eastern Plaguelands
  • Warlord's Silk Amice+21 Stamina · +15 Intellect · +5 Spirit · +25 Spell Power · +3 Spell PenetrationVendor · Lady Palanseer · PvP rank 13
  • Hide of the Wild+10 Intellect · +8 Stamina · +42 Healing Power · +14 Spell PowerCrafted · Leatherworking (320)
  • Warlord's Silk Raiment+28 Stamina · +17 Intellect · +6 Spirit · +1% Critical Strike · +33 Spell PowerVendor · Lady Palanseer · PvP rank 13
  • Shirt
  • Tabard
  • Rockfury Bracers+7 Stamina · +27 Spell Power · +1% HitQuest · Stalwart's Battlegear · Silithus
  • General's Silk Handguards+22 Stamina · +12 Intellect · +5 Spirit · +27 Spell PowerVendor · Lady Palanseer · PvP rank 12
  • Belt of the Archmage+16 Intellect · +10 Stamina · +20 Spell Power · +1% Critical StrikeCrafted · Tailoring (310)
  • General's Silk Trousers+26 Stamina · +10 Spirit · +20 Intellect · +30 Spell Power · +1% Critical StrikeVendor · Lady Palanseer · PvP rank 12
  • General's Silk Boots+23 Stamina · +14 Intellect · +6 Spirit · +21 Spell Power · +1% HitVendor · Lady Palanseer · PvP rank 12
  • Elemental Focus Band+11 Intellect · +8 Stamina · +22 Spell PowerDrop · Prince Skaldrenox · Silithus
  • Don Julio's Band+10 Stamina · +1% Critical Strike · +1% Hit · +14 Attack PowerVendor · Grunnda Wolfheart · Out in the world
  • Frozen Heart of the Mountain+0.9% HitCrafted · Enchanting (285) · crafter only
  • Rune of the Guard Captain+0.7% HitQuest · Job Opening: Guard Captain of Revantusk Village · The Hinterlands
Attributes
Stamina
+221
Intellect
+176
Spirit
+41
Offense
Attack Power
+14
Critical Strike
+5%
Hit
+4.6%
Spell Power
+341
Spell Penetration
+3
Healing Power
+42
Defense
Armor
+1002

Two-hander insteadIllusionary Rod71% of the value of the dual-wield pair above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 50–60

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

  • Field Marshal's Coronet+28 Stamina · +17 Intellect · +6 Spirit · +1% Critical Strike · +33 Spell PowerVendor · Sergeant Major Clate · PvP rank 13
  • Orb of the Darkmoon+11 Stamina · +8 Spirit · +22 Spell PowerQuest · 1200 Tickets - Orb of the Darkmoon
  • Field Marshal's Silk Spaulders+21 Stamina · +15 Intellect · +5 Spirit · +25 Spell Power · +3 Spell PenetrationVendor · Sergeant Major Clate · PvP rank 13
  • Hide of the Wild+10 Intellect · +8 Stamina · +42 Healing Power · +14 Spell PowerCrafted · Leatherworking (320)
  • Robe of the Archmage+12 Intellect · +40 Spell Power · +1% Critical StrikeCrafted · Tailoring (310) · crafter only
  • Shirt
  • Tabard
  • Rockfury Bracers+7 Stamina · +27 Spell Power · +1% HitQuest · Stalwart's Battlegear · Silithus
  • Sorcerer's Gloves+10 Spirit · +14 Intellect · +12 Stamina · +12 Spell Power · +1% HitClass quest · Just Compensation · Ironforge
  • Belt of the Archmage+16 Intellect · +10 Stamina · +20 Spell Power · +1% Critical StrikeCrafted · Tailoring (310)
  • Marshal's Silk Leggings+26 Stamina · +10 Spirit · +20 Intellect · +30 Spell Power · +1% Critical StrikeVendor · Sergeant Major Clate · PvP rank 12
  • Marshal's Silk Footwraps+14 Intellect · +23 Stamina · +6 Spirit · +21 Spell Power · +1% HitVendor · Sergeant Major Clate · PvP rank 12
  • Don Julio's Band+10 Stamina · +1% Critical Strike · +1% Hit · +14 Attack PowerVendor · Gaelden Hammersmith · Out in the world
  • Band of Earthen Might+6 Strength · +1% Critical Strike · +1% HitQuest · Veteran's Battlegear · Silithus
  • Frozen Heart of the Mountain+0.9% HitCrafted · Enchanting (285) · crafter only
  • Stormpike Insignia Rank 6+2% DodgeQuest · The Eye of Command · Out in the world
  • Grand Marshal's Stave77.3 DPS · +41 Stamina · +23 Intellect · +17 Spirit · +71 Spell PowerVendor · Lieutenant Jackspring · PvP rank 14
  • Off Hand
  • Brilliant Wand59.6 DPS · +7 Intellect · +9 Spell PowerCrafted · Enchanting (320) · crafter only
Attributes
Strength
+6
Stamina
+197
Intellect
+148
Spirit
+62
Offense
Attack Power
+14
Critical Strike
+6%
Hit
+5.9%
Spell Power
+324
Spell Penetration
+3
Healing Power
+42
Defense
Armor
+861
Dodge
+2%

Dual wield insteadHypnotic Blade + Tome of Fiery Arcana100% of the value of the two-hander above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 50–60

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

  • Warlord's Silk Cowl+28 Stamina · +17 Intellect · +6 Spirit · +1% Critical Strike · +33 Spell PowerVendor · Lady Palanseer · PvP rank 13
  • Orb of the Darkmoon+11 Stamina · +8 Spirit · +22 Spell PowerQuest · 1200 Tickets - Orb of the Darkmoon
  • Warlord's Silk Amice+21 Stamina · +15 Intellect · +5 Spirit · +25 Spell Power · +3 Spell PenetrationVendor · Lady Palanseer · PvP rank 13
  • Hide of the Wild+10 Intellect · +8 Stamina · +42 Healing Power · +14 Spell PowerCrafted · Leatherworking (320)
  • Robe of the Archmage+12 Intellect · +40 Spell Power · +1% Critical StrikeCrafted · Tailoring (310) · crafter only
  • Shirt
  • Tabard
  • Rockfury Bracers+7 Stamina · +27 Spell Power · +1% HitQuest · Stalwart's Battlegear · Silithus
Attributes
Strength
+6
Stamina
+156
Intellect
+133
Spirit
+48
Offense
Attack Power
+14
Critical Strike
+6%
Hit
+6.6%
Spell Power
+298
Fire Damage
+37
Spell Penetration
+3
Healing Power
+42
Defense
Armor
+861

Two-hander insteadIllusionary Rod71% of the value of the dual-wield pair above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 50–60

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

  • Field Marshal's Coronet+28 Stamina · +17 Intellect · +6 Spirit · +1% Critical Strike · +33 Spell PowerVendor · Sergeant Major Clate · PvP rank 13
  • Orb of the Darkmoon+11 Stamina · +8 Spirit · +22 Spell PowerQuest · 1200 Tickets - Orb of the Darkmoon
  • Field Marshal's Silk Spaulders+21 Stamina · +15 Intellect · +5 Spirit · +25 Spell Power · +3 Spell PenetrationVendor · Sergeant Major Clate · PvP rank 13
  • Hide of the Wild+10 Intellect · +8 Stamina · +42 Healing Power · +14 Spell PowerCrafted · Leatherworking (320)
  • Robe of the Archmage+12 Intellect · +40 Spell Power · +1% Critical StrikeCrafted · Tailoring (310) · crafter only
  • Shirt
  • Tabard
  • Rockfury Bracers+7 Stamina · +27 Spell Power · +1% HitQuest · Stalwart's Battlegear · Silithus
  • Marshal's Silk Gloves+22 Stamina · +12 Intellect · +5 Spirit · +27 Spell PowerVendor · Sergeant Major Clate · PvP rank 12
  • Belt of the Archmage+16 Intellect · +10 Stamina · +20 Spell Power · +1% Critical StrikeCrafted · Tailoring (310)
  • Marshal's Silk Leggings+26 Stamina · +10 Spirit · +20 Intellect · +30 Spell Power · +1% Critical StrikeVendor · Sergeant Major Clate · PvP rank 12
  • Marshal's Silk Footwraps+14 Intellect · +23 Stamina · +6 Spirit · +21 Spell Power · +1% HitVendor · Sergeant Major Clate · PvP rank 12
  • Elemental Focus Band+11 Intellect · +8 Stamina · +22 Spell PowerDrop · Prince Skaldrenox · Silithus
  • Don Julio's Band+10 Stamina · +1% Critical Strike · +1% Hit · +14 Attack PowerVendor · Gaelden Hammersmith · Out in the world
  • Frozen Heart of the Mountain+0.9% HitCrafted · Enchanting (285) · crafter only
  • Stormpike Insignia Rank 6+2% DodgeQuest · The Eye of Command · Out in the world
  • Grand Marshal's Stave77.3 DPS · +41 Stamina · +23 Intellect · +17 Spirit · +71 Spell PowerVendor · Lieutenant Jackspring · PvP rank 14
  • Off Hand
  • Wand of Biting Cold64.0 DPS · +16 Frost DamageQuest · Korrak the Bloodrager · Out in the world
Attributes
Stamina
+215
Intellect
+150
Spirit
+57
Offense
Attack Power
+14
Critical Strike
+5%
Hit
+3.9%
Spell Power
+352
Frost Damage
+16
Spell Penetration
+3
Healing Power
+42
Defense
Armor
+915
Dodge
+2%

Dual wield insteadHypnotic Blade + Tome of the Ice Lord96% of the value of the two-hander above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 50–60

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

  • Warlord's Silk Cowl+28 Stamina · +17 Intellect · +6 Spirit · +1% Critical Strike · +33 Spell PowerVendor · Lady Palanseer · PvP rank 13
  • Orb of the Darkmoon+11 Stamina · +8 Spirit · +22 Spell PowerQuest · 1200 Tickets - Orb of the Darkmoon
  • Warlord's Silk Amice+21 Stamina · +15 Intellect · +5 Spirit · +25 Spell Power · +3 Spell PenetrationVendor · Lady Palanseer · PvP rank 13
  • Hide of the Wild+10 Intellect · +8 Stamina · +42 Healing Power · +14 Spell PowerCrafted · Leatherworking (320)
  • Robe of the Archmage+12 Intellect · +40 Spell Power · +1% Critical StrikeCrafted · Tailoring (310) · crafter only
  • Shirt
  • Tabard
  • Rockfury Bracers+7 Stamina · +27 Spell Power · +1% HitQuest · Stalwart's Battlegear · Silithus
  • General's Silk Handguards+22 Stamina · +12 Intellect · +5 Spirit · +27 Spell PowerVendor · Lady Palanseer · PvP rank 12
  • Belt of the Archmage+16 Intellect · +10 Stamina · +20 Spell Power · +1% Critical StrikeCrafted · Tailoring (310)
  • General's Silk Trousers+26 Stamina · +10 Spirit · +20 Intellect · +30 Spell Power · +1% Critical StrikeVendor · Lady Palanseer · PvP rank 12
  • General's Silk Boots+23 Stamina · +14 Intellect · +6 Spirit · +21 Spell Power · +1% HitVendor · Lady Palanseer · PvP rank 12
  • Elemental Focus Band+11 Intellect · +8 Stamina · +22 Spell PowerDrop · Prince Skaldrenox · Silithus
  • Don Julio's Band+10 Stamina · +1% Critical Strike · +1% Hit · +14 Attack PowerVendor · Grunnda Wolfheart · Out in the world
  • Frozen Heart of the Mountain+0.9% HitCrafted · Enchanting (285) · crafter only
  • Rune of the Guard Captain+0.7% HitQuest · Job Opening: Guard Captain of Revantusk Village · The Hinterlands
  • Hypnotic Blade17.5 DPS · +8 Intellect · +3 Spirit · +45 Spell PowerDrop · Arcanist Doan · Scarlet Monastery
  • Tome of the Ice Lord+8 Intellect · +31 Frost DamageVendor · Grunnda Wolfheart · Out in the world
  • Wand of Biting Cold64.0 DPS · +16 Frost DamageQuest · The Legend of Korrak · Out in the world
Attributes
Stamina
+174
Intellect
+143
Spirit
+43
Offense
Attack Power
+14
Critical Strike
+5%
Hit
+4.6%
Spell Power
+326
Frost Damage
+47
Spell Penetration
+3
Healing Power
+42
Defense
Armor
+915

Two-hander insteadIllusionary Rod69% of the value of the dual-wield pair above

Enchants for the BiS picks, not counted in the stats above

Gear Options Levels 50–60

The pick for each slot is five stars; every half star down is about a tenth less value. Click an item to wear it on the sheet above (what you wear is highlighted); click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options.

Mage Stat Priority by Spec

SpecStat Priority
ArcaneHit > Critical Strike > Spell Power = Arcane Damage > Intellect > Spell Penetration > Stamina
FireHit > Critical Strike > Spell Power = Fire Damage > Spell Penetration > Intellect > Stamina
FrostLevelingHit > Critical Strike > Spell Power = Frost Damage > Spell Penetration > Intellect > Stamina

How These Picks Are Made

Each level shows the best piece for every slot you can get on the way there: boss and trash drops in every dungeon you can enter by then, dungeon quests and world quests from the level you can take them, vendor gear, named rare drops, and crafted gear. Pieces marked crafter only bind to their maker or need the profession to wear. Under each sheet, the best enchant or armor kit for each piece is listed with the skill it needs, from the level that skill can be trained. Every spec ranks items by its own stat weights, the same ones behind its stat priority above, with a little extra value on Stamina while you level; open a spec's stat weights under its priority to see the numbers. Below the totals, each sheet names the two-hander or one-hand pair it passed over and how close it comes. Under each sheet, Gear Options lists every slot's pick (five stars) and its next three pieces, rated in stars against it, by slot or by where to farm them. Right-click an option's icon to try it on the sheet, or click a slot on the sheet to choose from its options; the totals follow. Hover any item for its full tooltip.

Each stat priority is the spec's stat weights from highest to lowest, so it always matches how the sheets rank gear; stats of equal weight are joined with =. Damage to one spell school (such as +30 Shadow damage) counts as Spell Power in proportion to the share of damage the spec deals in that school, and Spell Penetration as half a point of Spell Power. At level 60 the PvE set is pre-raid gear (dungeons, quests, crafting and reputation, no raid drops), and the PvP set adds battleground reputation and honor rank gear. Items without Forever data yet show their Classic Era stats.

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Mage BiS & Gear Common Questions

What is the best Mage stat priority in WoW Forever?

Arcane: Hit > Critical Strike > Spell Power = Arcane Damage > Intellect > Spell Penetration > Stamina. Fire: Hit > Critical Strike > Spell Power = Fire Damage > Spell Penetration > Intellect > Stamina. Frost: Hit > Critical Strike > Spell Power = Frost Damage > Spell Penetration > Intellect > Stamina. Each order is the spec's stat weights from highest to lowest, the same weights its gear sheets rank by; Critical Strike and Hit count per 1%, the rest per point.

What is the Mage hit cap in WoW Forever?

Arcane needs 16% hit against a level 63 raid boss, Fire needs 16% hit against a level 63 raid boss and Frost needs 16% hit against a level 63 raid boss. The hit you need depends on how many levels the target is above you, not on your own level. Spells need 3%, 4%, 5% and 16% against targets 0 to 3 levels above you, so a level 63 raid boss takes 16% and same-level enemies only 3%. Hit from talents counts too, so gear needs only the rest.

What is the best Mage spec for leveling?

Frost is the leveling spec on this page, using the Frost Beta Start build. Its gear sheets open first; switch spec at the top to see the gear the other specs rank highest, or open the Mage talent builds.

What is the Mage pre-raid BiS gear at level 60?

The Level 60 PvE sheet is Mage pre-raid BiS: the best piece in every slot from dungeons, quests, crafting and reputation, without raid drops. The PvP sheet adds battleground reputation and honor rank gear. Each slot lists where the piece drops and three alternatives.

When should a Mage upgrade gear while leveling?

This page has a full gear sheet at level 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60. Each sheet uses only gear you can reach by that level, from dungeons you can enter, quests you can take, vendors, rare spawns and crafting, plus the best enchant for each piece. Mages wear cloth armor at most.

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