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Arcane Mages have been the preferred mage spec at the top of charts in Phase 1 and will continue to be strong in Phase 2 of Wrath of the Lich King Classic. However, with the higher item level Fire Mages are going to start being more competitive too. If Players are still enjoying Arcane they'll surely want the best gear that they can obtain in Ulduar. This post outlines which items are the Best in Slot (BiS) that can be equipped in the second content phase of Wrath classic. If you're still gearing up a new character, our Pre-Raid BiS list from Phase 1 can help you find some good gear before heading into battle with the Old God, Yogg-Saron. This gear is obtained from Dungeons and which will now drop Phase 1 Raid gear too!
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Arcane Mage BIS Phase 2 - Ulduar
The table below shows the absolute very best equipment for each slot for Arcane Mage. We've also included the Best Gems and Best Enchants for them as well.
Slot | Item | Gems | Enchant |
|---|---|---|---|
Head | |||
Neck | |||
Shoulders | (Inscription Exclusive: Master's Inscription of the Storm) > Greater Inscription of the Storm | ||
Back | (Tailoring Exclusive: Lightweave Embroidery) > (Engineering Exclusive: Springy Arachnoweave) > Enchant Cloak - Greater Speed | ||
Chest | |||
Wrists | (Leatherworking Exclusive: Fur Lining - Spell Power) > Enchant Bracers - Superior Spellpower | ||
Hands | (Engineering Exclusive: Hyperspeed Accelerators) > Enchant Gloves - Exceptional Spellpower | ||
Belt | |||
Legs | Runed Scarlet Ruby, Reckless Monarch Topaz, Purified Twilight Opal | ||
Feet | (Engineering Exclusive: Nitro Boosts) > Enchant Boots - Icewalker | ||
Ring 1 | (Enchanting Exclusive: Enchant Ring - Greater Spellpower) | ||
Ring 2 | (Enchanting Exclusive: Enchant Ring - Greater Spellpower) | ||
Trinket 1 | |||
Trinket 2 | |||
Main-Hand | |||
Off-Hand | |||
Wand |
* Jewelcrafting: Replace any 3 Runed Scarlet Ruby with Runed Dragon's Eye. Replace 1 Runed Scarlet Ruby with 1 Runed Stormjewel.
Complete Gear Options For Arcane Mage Phase 2 - Ulduar
Many of the top items are contested by other classes as they are also BiS for them too. If you're struggling to get the top piece of gear for each slot then it would also be wise to know what other options are available. Use the table below to quickly navigate to each equipment slot to find multiple options in case your luck has been bad or the competition for that BiS item is too high.
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Best Head For Arcane Mage In WotLK Phase 2
The top piece is going to be highly contested; but if you're starting out upgrading items, having the tier 8 2-set bonus is something to look for and keeping the tier 7 2-set bonus is also a really good strategy.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Mimiron (25 HM) | |
2 | Thorim (25), 58x Emblem of Conquest | |
3 | Mimiron (10) | |
4 | Yogg-Saron (25) |
Best Neck For Arcane Mage In WotLK Phase 2
Thankfully the top option isn't very contested, don't try to look for hit rating from this slot though, the options are lower dps.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Assembly of Iron (25 HM) | |
2 | Flame Leviathan (25 HM) | |
3 | Thorim (10 HM) | |
4 | Assembly of Iron (10 HM) |
Best Shoulder For Arcane Mage In WotLK Phase 2
The tier shoulders are the best option regardless of 10 or 25-man version; try to gear in a way that you can keep 2 piece t7 set bonus as well! Included a Hit option as well if you are struggling with the
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Yogg-Saron (25) | |
2 | Thorim (10) | |
3 | XT-002 Deconstructor (25) | |
4 | Ignis the Furnace Master (25) |
Best Back For Arcane Mage In WotLK Phase 2
The Quest reward from the Algalon quest is going to be the best option for both 10 and 25M; provided some options for Hit Rating as well.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | ||
2 | Assembly of Iron (10 HM) | |
3 | ||
4 | Algalon the Observer (10) |
Best Chest For Arcane Mage In WotLK Phase 2
The tier piece is going to be the best bet for 10 and 25M, the set bonus is really strong. When gearing, try to maintain the 2-set bonus from each tier until ready to get 4-set bonus from tier 8.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Hodir (25) and 58x Emblem of Conquest | |
2 | Yogg-Saron (10) | |
3 | Kologarn (25) | |
4 | Assembly of Iron (25) |
Best Wrist For Arcane Mage In WotLK Phase 2
There aren't a lot of good options for bracers and the BiS for Arcane Mages is highly contested by about 11 other specs. For 10M it may be better to go with the Unsullied Cuffs from Phase 1 Sarth.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | XT-002 Deconstructor (25 HM) | |
2 | Kologarn (25) | |
3 | Razorscale (25) |
Best Gloves For Arcane Mage In WotLK Phase 2
Pharos Gloves are also going to be BiS for a lot of specs because of the ilvl and perfect stat allocation. Tier glovers are another option but can be replaced if not breaking any set bonuses.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Algalon the Observer (25 HM) | |
2 | General Vezax (25 HM) | |
3 | Algalon the Observer (10) | |
4 | Mimiron (25) Emalon (25) |
Best Belt For Arcane Mage In WotLK Phase 2
Algalon is known as the best place for a lot of caster gear, but luckily the tailoring crafted belts are also good options until getting BiS.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Algalon the Observer (25) | |
2 | Tailoring | |
3 | Tailoring | |
4 | Flame Leviathan (25) |
Best Legs For Arcane Mage In WotLK Phase 2
The top piece is not that much better than the Tier legs so keeping the set bonus might be the best option here.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Freya (25 HM) | |
2 | Freya (25), Emalon the Storm Watcher (25) | |
3 | General Vezax (10) | |
4 |
​​​​Best Feet For Arcane Mage In WotLK Phase 2
For boots, the best option is another highly contested piece, but there are other options if you need hit as well. The Tailoring boots are going to be the best option for 10-man.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Flame Leviathan (25 HM) | |
2 | Yogg-Saron (25 HM) | |
3 | XT-002 Deconstructor (25) | |
4 | Tailoring |
Best Rings For Arcane Mage In WotLK Phase 2
The top two rings provide the best stats for almost all spellcasters, in fact, most of the remaining options are going to be in the same order for everyone.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Mimiron (25 HM) | |
2 | Algalon the Observer (10) | |
3 | Ignis the Furnace Master (25) | |
4 | Flame Leviathan (10) | |
5 | Hodir (25) | |
6 | General Vezax (25) |
Best Trinkets For Arcane Mage In WotLK Phase 2
For Trinkets, the Flare of the Heavens and Scale of Fates are the best options. There are a few other options if you need hit, and for 10-man especially, the proc from Dying Curse in Phase 1, still performs well too.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | General Vezax (25 HM) | |
2 | Thorim (25) | |
3 | Mimiron (25) | |
4 | Razorscale (25) | |
5 | Auriaya (10) |
Best Weapon For Arcane Mage In WotLK Phase 2
A one-hand and off-hand combo typically provide better stats than a 2 hand Staff, but the Staff of Endless Winter is actually a very good option.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Algalon the Observer (25) | |
2 | Hodir (25 HM) | |
3 | Mimiron (10 HM) | |
4 | Ignis the Furnace Master (25) | |
5 | Hodir (10 HM) |
Best Off-Hand For Arcane Mage In WotLK Phase 2
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Algalon the Observer (25) | |
2 | Kologarn (25) | |
3 | Flame Leviathan (25) | |
4 | Ignis the Furnace Master (10) |
Best Wand For Arcane Mage In WotLK Phase 2
The 10-man hardmode wand that drops from Freya is going to be the best wand for arcane mages, along with 7 other specs as well.
Rank | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
1 | Freya (10 HM) | |
2 | XT-002 Deconstructor (25) | |
3 | Ignis the Furnace Master (10) |
Best Gems For Arcane Mage In Phase 2 - Ulduar
Be sure to replace a Runed Scarlet Ruby with the new fishing daily epic gem Runed Stormjewel. They are not soulbound so players can also purchase them at the auction house. Arcane Mages will want to focus on getting the following gems for each individual socket type:
Meta Gem Socket
The Crit gem still holds up as the BiS Meta Gem, typically players will want to use Purified Twilight Opal in 2 of their blue sockets.
Red Socket
For red sockets focus on Spell Power provided by these gems.
- Runed Dragon's Eye x3 (Jeweler's Gem)
- Runed Stormjewel x1 (Fishing Daily)
- Runed Scarlet Ruby
Blue Socket
For a blue socket, the Spell Power / Spirit gem is the best; only use 2 to activate the Meta Gem and aim to use it where the socket bonus is Spell Power or Crit.
Yellow Socket
Players can also use the orange gem below in yellow sockets, where the socket bonus is Spell Power or Crit. Use the haste option if you are already hit capped.
Best Enchants For Arcane Mage In Phase 2 - Ulduar
The list below shows which enchants players will want to use for their Arcane Mages. These will likely be the same from Phase 1. Head and Shoulder enchants can be found via Reputation and the rest are from the professions (Enchanting, Leatherworking, and Blacksmithing) and can often be found at the Auction House. Some professions provide a better option that is Exclusive to the character that has the profession and should be used instead of the other options.
Slot | Enchant | Source |
|---|---|---|
Head | Kirin Tor - Revered | |
Shoulders | Master's Inscription of the Storm > Greater Inscription of the Storm | Inscription Exclusive > Sons of Hodir - Exalted |
Back | Lightweave Embroidery > Springy Arachnoweave > Enchant Cloak - Greater Speed | Tailoring Exclusive > Engineering Exclusive > Enchanting |
Chest | Enchanting | |
Wrists | Fur Lining - Spell Power > Enchant Bracers - Superior Spellpower | Leatherworking Exclusive > Enchanting |
Hands | Hyperspeed Accelerators > Enchant Gloves - Exceptional Spellpower | Engineering Exclusive > Enchanting |
Belt | Blacksmithing | |
Legs | Tailoring | |
Feet | Engineering Exclusive > Enchanting | |
Ring 1 | Enchanting Exclusive | |
Ring 2 | Enchanting Exclusive | |
1H Weapon | Enchanting | |
Staff | Enchanting |
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