Each Mage spec values stats differently. The orders below are the stat weights this site ranks Mage gear by, from most to least valuable, so they always agree with the BiS sheets.
| Spec | Stat Priority |
|---|---|
| Arcane | Hit > Critical Strike > Spell Power = Arcane Damage > Intellect > Spell Penetration > Stamina |
| Fire | Hit > Critical Strike > Spell Power = Fire Damage > Spell Penetration > Intellect > Stamina |
| FrostLeveling | Hit > Critical Strike > Spell Power = Frost Damage > Spell Penetration > Intellect > Stamina |
Arcane Mage Stat Priority
- Hit
- Critical Strike
- Spell Power = Arcane Damage
- Intellect
- Spell Penetration
- Stamina
For Arcane Mage, Hit is worth the most, then Critical Strike and Spell Power = Arcane Damage. The table gives the weight of every stat the spec uses.
Arcane Mage Stat Weights
| Stat | Counted per | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Hit | 1% | 14.7 |
| Critical Strike | 1% | 10.36 |
| Spell Power | 1 point | 1 |
| Arcane Damage | 1 point | 1 |
| Intellect | 1 point | 0.83 |
| Spell Penetration | 1 point | 0.5 |
| Stamina | 1 point | 0.15 |
How Much Hit a Arcane Mage Needs
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 you | 0 levels | 1 level | 2 levels | 3 levels (raid boss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss chance | 4% | 5% | 6% | 17% |
| Hit needed | 3% | 4% | 5% | 16% |
Fire Mage Stat Priority
- Hit
- Critical Strike
- Spell Power = Fire Damage
- Spell Penetration
- Intellect
- Stamina
For Fire Mage, Hit is worth the most, then Critical Strike and Spell Power = Fire Damage. The table gives the weight of every stat the spec uses.
Fire Mage Stat Weights
| Stat | Counted per | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Hit | 1% | 17.9 |
| Critical Strike | 1% | 11.34 |
| Spell Power | 1 point | 1 |
| Fire Damage | 1 point | 1 |
| Spell Penetration | 1 point | 0.5 |
| Intellect | 1 point | 0.34 |
| Stamina | 1 point | 0.15 |
How Much Hit a Fire Mage Needs
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 you | 0 levels | 1 level | 2 levels | 3 levels (raid boss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss chance | 4% | 5% | 6% | 17% |
| Hit needed | 3% | 4% | 5% | 16% |
Frost Mage Stat Priority
- Hit
- Critical Strike
- Spell Power = Frost Damage
- Spell Penetration
- Intellect
- Stamina
For Frost Mage, Hit is worth the most, then Critical Strike and Spell Power = Frost Damage. The table gives the weight of every stat the spec uses.
Frost Mage Stat Weights
| Stat | Counted per | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Hit | 1% | 14 |
| Critical Strike | 1% | 7.98 |
| Spell Power | 1 point | 1 |
| Frost Damage | 1 point | 1 |
| Spell Penetration | 1 point | 0.5 |
| Intellect | 1 point | 0.37 |
| Stamina | 1 point | 0.15 |
How Much Hit a Frost Mage Needs
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 you | 0 levels | 1 level | 2 levels | 3 levels (raid boss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss chance | 4% | 5% | 6% | 17% |
| Hit needed | 3% | 4% | 5% | 16% |
How to Read Mage Stat Weights
Every item scores the sum of its stats times these weights; the highest score takes the slot on the BiS sheets. Critical Strike and Hit are per 1%, the rest per point, and 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.
Mage Stat Priority Common Questions
What is the 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.
What stats should a Mage look for while leveling?
Follow the Frost order, the recommended leveling spec: Hit > Critical Strike > Spell Power = Frost Damage > Spell Penetration. The leveling gear sheets also give Stamina a little extra value.
How much hit does a Mage need in WoW Forever?
Arcane needs 16% hit against a raid boss, which is three levels above you, and 3% against a target of your own level. Fire needs 16% hit against a raid boss, which is three levels above you, and 3% against a target of your own level. Frost needs 16% hit against a raid boss, which is three levels above you, and 3% against a target of your own level. Hit from talents counts toward these numbers.
Are Mage stat weights per point or per percent?
Critical Strike and Hit are weighed per 1%; every other stat is weighed per point. Stats joined with = in a priority carry the same weight.
Where is the best gear for these Mage stats?
The Mage BiS pages rank every slot by these same weights at level 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60, with a sheet for each spec.