Head
- Pearly CircletScore 11.9
Req. 20 · Arcane Damage +11 · Stamina +10
Crafted: Tailoring
- Pristine CircletScore 8.0
Req. 20 · Spell Damage +6 · Stamina +10
Crafted: Tailoring
- Silky CircletScore 2.0
Req. 20 · Stamina +10
Crafted: Tailoring
Mage spec guide
Arcane Mage
Everything for Arcane Mage on one page: role, talent order by level, Arcane abilities and recommended gear for each level range. Talent and gear picks are calculated from the tooltip values in official game data plus the assumptions Forever Tool states below.
- Gear focus
- Spell DPS
- Talent calculation
- Arcane
- Level 60 build
- 32/16/3
- Estimated DPS
- +54.9%
Arcane Mage at a glance
Summarized from Blizzard's class deep-dive articles. They were published during the beta, so live numbers and talents may differ.
Mage as the developers describe it
Mages are about choosing the right spell for the moment. Arcane empowers follow-up casts, Fire rewards critical strikes and timing, and Frost keeps its control strengths while gaining links to the other schools.[1]
Mages are among the most powerful and resourceful damage dealers, with the strongest and most varied ranged area damage of any class. But they're extremely fragile and die easily if caught in melee.
Arcane talents in Forever
- Arcane Blast (11-point gold medal): a new spell with a 2.5-second cast. Each stack increases the damage of your other Mage spells and raises its own mana cost.
- Missile Barrage (16-point gold medal): Arcane Blast, Fireball, Frostbolt and Frostfire Bolt can make your next Arcane Missiles channel twice as fast and cost no mana.
- Arcane Mind now increases Intellect instead of maximum mana, and also increases the critical strike damage bonus of Arcane spells.
- Talents that trigger a free effect, like Arcane Concentration, trigger less often from spells of a much lower rank.
Arcane talent build
One point per level from level 10, 51 points at level 60. The Arcane tree is filled to 31 points first, and the remaining points go where they raise estimated DPS the most in the other trees.
The level 60 build uses the same method as the calculator's "Recommended build" (estimated DPS from tooltip values + judgment weights for talents the math can't capture, such as rage, energy and mana talents), with the extra rule "Arcane tree to 31 points first". The order picks, one point at a time, the talent that raises the score the most on the way to that build. Estimated DPS is a rough "compared with no talents" figure and leaves out the damage of newly learned abilities. Talent point rules (starting at level 10) follow classic, since nothing has been announced officially.
Builds by level
| Level | Points | Tree split | Est. DPS | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 20 | 11 points | 11/0/0 | +12.4% | Open |
| Level 30 | 21 points | 21/0/0 | +14.5% | Open |
| Level 40 | 31 points | 31/0/0 | +31.4% | Open |
| Level 50 | 41 points | 31/7/3 | +48.9% | Open |
| Level 60 | 51 points | 32/16/3 | +54.9% | Open |
Talent order by level
Consecutive levels spent on the same talent are grouped on one line.
- Levels 10–11
Wand Specialization1→2/2 - Level 12
Improved Channeling1/5 - Levels 13–14
Arcane Resilience1→2/3 - Level 15
Missile Barrage1/2 - Levels 16–17
Arcane Subtlety1→2/2 - Levels 18–19
Arcane Concentration1→2/5 - Level 20
Arcane Blast1/1 - Levels 21–23
Arcane Impact1→3/3 - Level 24Arcane Concentration3/5
- Level 25
Arcane Wrath1/1 - Levels 26–27Arcane Concentration4→5/5
- Levels 28–29
Arcane Meditation1→2/3 - Levels 30–32
Arcane Mind1→3/5 - Level 33
Presence of Mind1/1 - Level 34Arcane Mind4/5
- Levels 35–37
Arcane Instability1→3/3 - Level 38Arcane Mind5/5
- Level 39Arcane Meditation3/3
- Level 40
Arcane Power1/1 - Levels 41–43
PrecisionFrost1→3/3 - Levels 44–48
AccelerantFire1→5/5 - Levels 49–53
IncinerationFire1→5/5 - Level 54
Magic Absorption1/2 - Levels 55–59
IgniteFire1→5/5 - Level 60
Improved ScorchFire1/3
Key talents of the level 60 build
Talents with a large share of estimated DPS, plus talents that grant abilities or handle resources. Descriptions are the tooltip at the rank taken.
Arcane Concentration5/5 · Arcane
Resource / utility
Gives you a 10% chance of entering a Clearcasting state after any damage spell hits a target. The Clearcasting state reduces the mana cost of your next damage spell by 100%.
Missile Barrage1/2 · Arcane
Est. DPS +9.0%
Gives your Arcane Blast spell a 20% chance, and your Arcane Wrath, Fireball, Frostbolt, and Frostfire Bolt spells a 10% chance to reduce the channeled duration of your next Arcane Missiles spell by 50%, reduce the Mana cost by 100%, and missiles fire every 0.5 sec.
Arcane Impact3/3 · Arcane
Est. DPS +4.5%
Increases the critical strike chance of your Arcane spells by 6%.
Arcane Blast1/1 · Arcane
Ability
Blasts the target with energy, dealing 179 to 175 Arcane damage. Each time you cast Arcane Blast, you gain 12% of your Intellect as Spell Damage and the mana cost of Arcane Blast is increased by 100%. Effect stacks up to 4 times and lasts 18 sec from time of initial application.
Arcane Meditation3/3 · Arcane
Resource / utility
Allows 50% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting.
Arcane Wrath1/1 · Arcane
Ability
Launches a projectile of pure Arcane energy at the enemy target, causing 422 to 458 Arcane damage. This spell gains additional Spell Damage equal to 5% of your maximum Mana.
Presence of Mind1/1 · Arcane
Ability
When activated, your next Mage spell with a casting time less than 10 sec becomes an instant cast spell.
Arcane Mind5/5 · Arcane
Est. DPS +10.1%
Increases your Intellect by 10% and increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Arcane spells by 100%.
Arcane Instability3/3 · Arcane
Est. DPS +5.5%
Increases the damage done by your spells by 3% and your critical strike chance by 3%.
Arcane Power1/1 · Arcane
Est. DPS +2.4%Ability
For the next 15 sec, your spells deal 30% more damage while costing 30% more mana to cast.
Incineration5/5 · Fire
Est. DPS +2.9%
Increases the critical strike chance of your Fire Blast, Ice Lance, Arcane Blast, and Scorch spells by 10%.
Accelerant5/5 · Fire
Est. DPS +4.5%
Reduces the casting time of your Fireball, Frostfire Bolt, and Arcane Wrath spells by 0.5 sec.
Precision3/3 · Frost
Est. DPS +7.2%
Improves your chance to hit with all spells by 6%.
Arcane abilities
Arcane abilities in the order you first learn them. The numbers are the levels at which each rank is learned; the description is rank 1 without gear or stats.
Arcane Intellect
Learned at level 1 · 14 · 28 · 42 · 56
Increases the target's Intellect by 2 for 1 hour.
Arcane PowerTalent
Learned at level 1
For the next 15 sec, your spells deal 30% more damage while costing 30% more mana to cast.
Presence of MindTalent
Learned at level 1
When activated, your next Mage spell with a casting time less than 10 sec becomes an instant cast spell.
Conjure Water
Learned at level 4 · 10 · 20 · 30 · 40 · 50 · 60
Conjures 2 bottles of water, providing the mage and his allies with something to drink. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.
Conjure Food
Learned at level 6 · 12 · 22 · 32 · 42 · 52 · 60
Conjures 2 muffins, providing the mage and his allies with something to eat. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.
Arcane Missiles
Learned at level 8 · 16 · 24 · 32 · 40 · 48 · 56 · 56
Launches Arcane Missiles at the enemy, causing 24 Arcane damage each second for 3 sec.
Polymorph
Learned at level 8 · 20 · 40 · 60 · 60 · 60
Transforms the enemy into a sheep, forcing it to wander around for up to 20 sec. While wandering, the sheep cannot attack or cast spells but will regenerate very quickly. Any damage will transform the target back into its normal form. Only one target can be polymorphed at a time. Only works on Beasts, Humanoids and Critters.
Dampen Magic
Learned at level 12 · 24 · 36 · 48 · 60
Dampens magic used against the targeted party member, decreasing damage taken from spells by up to 15 and healing spells by up to 30. Lasts 10 min.
Slow Fall
Learned at level 12
Slows falling speed for 30 sec.
Arcane Explosion
Learned at level 14 · 22 · 30 · 38 · 46 · 54
Causes an explosion of arcane magic around the caster, causing 30 to 34 Arcane damage to all targets within 10 yards.
Amplify Magic
Learned at level 18 · 30 · 42 · 54
Amplifies magic used against the targeted party member, increasing damage taken from spells by up to 23 and healing spells by up to 45. Lasts 10 min.
Remove Lesser Curse
Learned at level 18
Removes 1 Curse or Bane from a friendly target.
Arcane BlastTalent
Learned at level 20 · 30 · 40 · 50 · 60
Blasts the target with energy, dealing 30 to 34 Arcane damage. Each time you cast Arcane Blast, you gain 12% of your Intellect as Spell Damage and the mana cost of Arcane Blast is increased by 100%. Effect stacks up to 4 times and lasts 18 sec from time of initial application.
Blink
Learned at level 20
Teleports the caster 20 yards forward, unless something is in the way. Also frees the caster from Stuns and Immobilizes.
Evocation
Learned at level 20
While channeling this spell, your mana regeneration is active and increased by 1,500%. Lasts 8 sec.
Mana Shield
Learned at level 20 · 28 · 36 · 44 · 52 · 60
Absorbs 120 physical damage, draining mana instead. Drains 2 mana per damage absorbed. Lasts 1 min.
Teleport: Ironforge
Learned at level 20
Teleports the caster to Ironforge.
Teleport: Orgrimmar
Learned at level 20
Teleports the caster to Orgrimmar.
Teleport: Stormwind
Learned at level 20
Teleports the caster to Stormwind.
Teleport: Undercity
Learned at level 20
Teleports the caster to Undercity.
Counterspell
Learned at level 24
Counters the enemy's spellcast, preventing any spell from that school of magic from being cast for 10 sec. Generates a high amount of threat.
Arcane WrathTalent
Learned at level 25 · 36 · 48 · 60
Launches a projectile of pure Arcane energy at the enemy target, causing 108 to 132 Arcane damage. This spell gains additional Spell Damage equal to 5% of your maximum Mana.
Conjure Mana Agate
Learned at level 28
Conjures a mana agate that can be used to instantly restore 375 to 425 mana. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.
Teleport: Darnassus
Learned at level 30
Teleports the caster to Darnassus.
Teleport: Thunder Bluff
Learned at level 30
Teleports the caster to Thunder Bluff.
Mage Armor
Learned at level 34 · 46 · 58
Increases your resistance to all magic by 5 and allows 50% of your mana regeneration to continue while casting. Only one type of Armor spell can be active on the Mage at any time. Lasts 30 min.
Conjure Mana Jade
Learned at level 38
Conjures a mana jade that can be used to instantly restore 550 to 650 mana. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.
Portal: Ironforge
Learned at level 40
Creates a portal, teleporting group members that use it to Ironforge.
Portal: Orgrimmar
Learned at level 40
Creates a portal, teleporting group members that use it to Orgrimmar.
Portal: Stormwind
Learned at level 40
Creates a portal, teleporting group members that use it to Stormwind.
Portal: Undercity
Learned at level 40
Creates a portal, teleporting group members that use it to Undercity.
Conjure Mana Citrine
Learned at level 48
Conjures a mana citrine that can be used to instantly restore 775 to 925 mana. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.
Portal: Darnassus
Learned at level 50
Creates a portal, teleporting group members that use it to Darnassus.
Portal: Thunder Bluff
Learned at level 50
Creates a portal, teleporting group members that use it to Thunder Bluff.
Arcane Brilliance
Learned at level 56
Infuses the target's party and raid with brilliance, increasing their Intellect by 31 for 1 hour.
Conjure Mana Ruby
Learned at level 58
Conjures a mana ruby that can be used to instantly restore 1,000 to 1,200 mana. Conjured items disappear if logged out for more than 15 minutes.
Polymorph: Cow
Learned at level 60
Transforms the enemy into a cow, forcing it to wander around for up to 50 sec. While wandering, the cow cannot attack or cast spells but will regenerate very quickly. Any damage will transform the target back into its normal form. Only one target can be polymorphed at a time. Only works on Beasts, Humanoids and Critters.
Arcane Mage gear by level
The 3 highest-scoring items for each slot in every level range. Only items whose required level falls inside the range are compared.
How were these picked?
- The score is the sum of the item's tooltip lines from official game data (Strength, Stamina, Spell Power, damage per second and so on) multiplied by the weights below. There is no official formula, so the weights are Forever Tool's rough estimates (assumptions). Compare scores only within the same slot.
- Equip, use and chance-on-hit effects, set bonuses and resistances are not scored. Items without fixed stats (only armor in the tooltip) are left out.
- Only Uncommon and Rare items, plus craftable Epic items, of item level 65 or lower are included (no raid loot). Items that require a profession to use and crafts that need raid materials are left out.
- Items without a required level count as item level minus 5. Only armor types a Mage wears are included, with mail and plate counted from level 40 (classic rules, since nothing has been announced).
- Sources list only crafting (professions) and quest rewards. Dungeon drops are being collected from player reports; check the item page.
Arcane weights (assumed)
| Stat | Score per point |
|---|---|
| Wand damage per second | 2 |
| Spell Power | 1 |
| Spell Damage | 1 |
| Arcane Damage | 0.9 |
| Hit | 0.8 |
| Critical Strike | 0.6 |
| Haste | 0.5 |
| Mana Regeneration per 5 sec | 0.5 |
| Intellect | 0.4 |
| Stamina | 0.2 |
| Spell Piercing | 0.2 |
| Spirit | 0.1 |
Levels 1–20
Neck
- Scholarly PendantScore 0.8
Item level 23 · Stamina +3 · Spirit +2
- Erudite's AmuletScore 0.6
Item level 23 · Stamina +3
- Scout's MedallionScore 0.4
Req. 18 · Stamina +2
Same stats: Sentinel's Medallion
Shoulder
- Reinforced Woolen ShouldersScore 6.6
Req. 19 · Spell Power +5 · Intellect +4
Crafted: Tailoring
- Double-Stitched Woolen ShouldersScore 4.8
Req. 17 · Spell Power +4 · Stamina +4
Crafted: Tailoring
Back
- Heavy Woolen CloakScore 4.4
Req. 16 · Spell Power +4 · Spirit +4
Crafted: Tailoring
- Battle Healer's CloakScore 4.0
Req. 18 · Spell Damage +3 · Stamina +4 · Spirit +2
Same stats: Caretaker's Cape
- Pearl-clasped CloakScore 3.2
Req. 14 · Spell Power +2 · Intellect +3
Crafted: Tailoring
Chest
- Filigreed Pearly GownScore 11.2
Req. 15 · Arcane Damage +9 · Intellect +5 · Stamina +4 · Spirit +3
Crafted: Tailoring
- High Robe of the AdjudicatorScore 8.8
Item level 24 · Spell Power +8 · Intellect +2
- Filigreed Pristine GownScore 8.1
Req. 15 · Spell Damage +5 · Intellect +5 · Stamina +4 · Spirit +3
Crafted: Tailoring
Wrist
- Tabitha's CuffsScore 3.8
Item level 24 · Spell Power +3 · Stamina +4
- Owlbeard BracersScore 2.0
Item level 20 · Spell Power +1 · Intellect +2 · Stamina +1
- Windsong BanglesScore 1.0
Item level 13 · Spell Power +1
Hands
- Pearly GlovesScore 8.3
Req. 15 · Arcane Damage +7 · Intellect +3 · Stamina +4
Crafted: Tailoring
- Pristine GlovesScore 6.0
Req. 15 · Spell Damage +4 · Intellect +3 · Stamina +4
Crafted: Tailoring
- Heavy Woolen GlovesScore 2.8
Req. 12 · Spell Power +2 · Intellect +2
Crafted: Tailoring
Waist
- Pearly SashScore 8.9
Req. 17 · Arcane Damage +7 · Intellect +4 · Stamina +5
Crafted: Tailoring
- Pristine SashScore 6.6
Req. 17 · Spell Damage +4 · Intellect +4 · Stamina +5
Crafted: Tailoring
- Novice Arcanist's SashScore 5.8
Req. 10 · Spell Power +4 · Intellect +3 · Stamina +3
Crafted: Tailoring
Legs
- Filigreed Pearly LeggingsScore 13.7
Req. 20 · Arcane Damage +11 · Intellect +6 · Stamina +5 · Spirit +4
Crafted: Tailoring
- Filigreed Pristine LeggingsScore 9.8
Req. 20 · Spell Damage +6 · Intellect +6 · Stamina +5 · Spirit +4
Crafted: Tailoring
- Rumpled KiltScore 6.4
Req. 20 · Spell Power +5 · Stamina +7
Reputation required
Feet
- Spidersilk BootsScore 9.4
Req. 20 · Spell Power +7 · Intellect +4 · Stamina +4
Crafted: Tailoring
- Pearly BootsScore 7.4
Req. 12 · Arcane Damage +6 · Intellect +3 · Stamina +4
Crafted: Tailoring
- Pristine BootsScore 5.0
Req. 12 · Spell Damage +3 · Intellect +3 · Stamina +4
Crafted: Tailoring
Finger
- Advisor's RingScore 6.4
Req. 18 · Spell Power +5 · Mana Regeneration per 5 sec +2 · Stamina +2
Same stats: Lorekeeper's Ring
- Minor Channeling RingScore 5.8
Item level 24 · Spell Power +5 · Intellect +2
- Sacred BandScore 2.4
Item level 25 · Spell Power +2 · Spirit +4
Trinket
- Rune of PerfectionScore 0.8
Req. 20 · Stamina +4
Same stats: Rune of Duty
Two-hand
- Advisor's Gnarled StaffScore 4.7
Req. 18 · Damage per second 19.7 · Intellect +4 · Stamina +8 · Mana Regeneration per 5 sec +3
Same stats: Lorekeeper's Staff
- Polished Walking StaffScore 3.4
Item level 24 · Damage per second 11.7 · Intellect +7 · Stamina +3
- Clear Crystal RodScore 2.8
Item level 21 · Damage per second 10.2 · Intellect +5 · Stamina +4
Main hand
- Royal DaggerScore 1.6
Item level 25 · Damage per second 8.5 · Intellect +4
- Quilboar ToothpickScore 1.0
Item level 24 · Damage per second 8.1 · Intellect +2 · Spirit +2
Quest: Chol'aruk the Ravener (The Barrens), Quest: Chol'aruk the Ravener (The Barrens)
- Night Watch ShortswordScore 0.8
Req. 15 · Damage per second 13.5 · Stamina +4
Held in off-hand
- Mathystra Channeling OrbScore 2.6
Item level 21 · Intellect +5 · Stamina +3
- Defective SamophlangeScore 2.5
Req. 20 · Intellect +5 · Spirit +5
Reputation required
- Tear of GriefScore 1.7
Item level 16 · Intellect +5 · Spirit +-3
Wand
- Restored WandScore 89.4
Item level 1 · Damage per second 44.7
- Greater Magic WandScore 37.0
Req. 13 · Damage per second 17.5 · Spell Power +2
Crafted: Enchanting
- Torchlight WandScore 33.6
Item level 21 · Damage per second 15.8 · Spell Power +2
Levels 21–40
Head
- Twilight Mine LightScore 15.4
Item level 45 · Spell Power +13 · Stamina +12
- Filigreed Pearly CircletScore 15.0
Req. 25 · Arcane Damage +14 · Stamina +12
Crafted: Tailoring
- Blackwater CapScore 12.8
Item level 45 · Intellect +17 · Spell Power +6
Neck
- Scorn's Icy ChokerScore 10.4
Req. 30 · Spell Power +7 · Intellect +6 · Stamina +5
- Seal of the ExpeditionScore 5.0
Req. 38 · Intellect +7 · Stamina +11
Reputation required
Same stats: Darkspear Warding Pendant
- Amulet of ForgivenessScore 4.7
Item level 43 · Spell Damage +4 · Spirit +7
Shoulder
- Green Silken ShouldersScore 12.4
Req. 31 · Spell Power +8 · Intellect +11
Crafted: Tailoring
- Invoker's MantleScore 9.0
Req. 25 · Spell Power +7 · Intellect +5
Crafted: Tailoring
- Moonlit AmiceScore 8.4
Item level 33 · Spell Power +7 · Stamina +7
Back
- Brilliant CloakScore 9.0
Item level 41 · Spell Power +6 · Intellect +5 · Stamina +5
- Battle Healer's CloakScore 8.1
Req. 38 · Spell Damage +6 · Stamina +8 · Spirit +5
Same stats: Caretaker's Cape
- Long Silken CloakScore 8.0
Req. 32 · Spell Power +6 · Intellect +5
Crafted: Tailoring
Same stats: Guardian Cloak
Chest
- Dreamweave VestScore 23.0
Req. 40 · Spell Power +18 · Intellect +9 · Spirit +14
Crafted: Tailoring
- Robe of PowerScore 19.6
Req. 33 · Spell Power +14 · Intellect +12 · Spirit +8
Crafted: Tailoring
- Ceremonial GownScore 17.4
Item level 42 · Spell Power +13 · Intellect +11
Wrist
- Arcane Runed BracersScore 9.2
Item level 39 · Spell Power +9 · Stamina +1
- Condor BracersScore 8.2
Item level 39 · Spell Power +7 · Stamina +6
- Radiant Silver BracersScore 7.2
Item level 40 · Spell Power +4 · Intellect +8
Hands
- Dreamweave GlovesScore 20.3
Req. 40 · Spell Power +18 · Intellect +4 · Spirit +7
Crafted: Tailoring
- Golden HandwrapsScore 17.2
Req. 35 · Arcane Damage +14 · Intellect +7 · Stamina +9
Crafted: Tailoring
- Black Mageweave GlovesScore 15.0
Req. 38 · Spell Power +15
Crafted: Tailoring
Waist
- Golden CordScore 18.0
Req. 40 · Arcane Damage +14 · Intellect +8 · Stamina +8 · Spirit +6
Crafted: Tailoring
- Highlander's Cloth GirdleScore 16.4
Req. 38 · Spell Power +14 · Intellect +4 · Stamina +4
Reputation required
Same stats: Defiler's Cloth Girdle
- Star BeltScore 13.4
Req. 35 · Spell Power +13 · Spirit +4
Crafted: Tailoring
Legs
- Red Mageweave PantsScore 18.8
Req. 38 · Spell Power +14 · Intellect +12
Crafted: Tailoring
- Pearly LeggingsScore 17.3
Req. 25 · Arcane Damage +14 · Intellect +7 · Stamina +7 · Spirit +5
Crafted: Tailoring
- Beggar's LeggingsScore 15.2
Item level 44 · Spell Power +14 · Spirit +12
Feet
- Earthen Silk SlippersScore 24.7
Req. 31 · Spell Power +18 · Spell Damage +6 · Spirit +7
Crafted: Tailoring
- Golden SlippersScore 16.1
Req. 30 · Arcane Damage +13 · Intellect +7 · Stamina +6 · Spirit +4
Crafted: Tailoring
- Southsea Mojo BootsScore 12.4
Item level 45 · Spell Power +8 · Intellect +11
Finger
- Bloodmaster's RingScore 12.8
Item level 45 · Spell Power +9 · Intellect +6 · Stamina +7
- Philanthropist's RingScore 12.0
Item level 35 · Spell Power +10 · Intellect +5
- Advisor's RingScore 11.5
Req. 38 · Spell Power +9 · Mana Regeneration per 5 sec +3 · Stamina +5
Same stats: Lorekeeper's Ring
Trinket
- Defiler's TalismanScore 1.6
Req. 38 · Stamina +8
Reputation required
Same stats: Talisman of Arathor
- Rune of PerfectionScore 1.6
Req. 40 · Stamina +8
Same stats: Rune of Duty
- Arena MasterScore 1.4
Req. 35 · Stamina +7
Two-hand
- Advisor's Gnarled StaffScore 9.4
Req. 38 · Damage per second 38.1 · Intellect +9 · Mana Regeneration per 5 sec +6 · Stamina +14
Same stats: Lorekeeper's Staff
- Greatstaff of the NecrokhansScore 8.6
Req. 35 · Damage per second 27.7 · Intellect +12 · Stamina +16 · Spirit +6
- Advisor's Gnarled StaffScore 7.0
Req. 28 · Damage per second 27.8 · Intellect +7 · Stamina +11 · Mana Regeneration per 5 sec +4
Same stats: Lorekeeper's Staff
Main hand
- Notched Ritual RibScore 4.4
Req. 40 · Damage per second 20.3 · Intellect +9 · Stamina +4
- Searing Golden BladeScore 2.8
Req. 34 · Damage per second 14.3 · Intellect +7
Crafted: Blacksmithing
- MindslicerScore 2.8
Item level 41 · Damage per second 15.3 · Intellect +7
Held in off-hand
- Celestial OrbScore 14.2
Item level 40 · Spell Power +13 · Intellect +3
- Orb of Mystic InsightScore 9.4
Req. 25 · Spell Power +7 · Intellect +6
Crafted: Enchanting
- A Lesson in DestructionScore 8.2
Item level 38 · Spell Power +6 · Stamina +8 · Spirit +6
Wand
- Nether Force WandScore 83.9
Item level 40 · Damage per second 37.3 · Arcane Damage +9 · Intellect +3
- Master Hunter's WandScore 76.4
Item level 43 · Damage per second 34.7 · Spell Power +7
- Icefury WandScore 75.6
Item level 40 · Damage per second 37.2 · Intellect +3
Head
- Red Mageweave HeadbandScore 27.0
Req. 43 · Spell Power +19 · Intellect +20
Crafted: Tailoring
- Dreamweave CircletScore 26.2
Req. 45 · Spell Power +21 · Intellect +10 · Spirit +12
Crafted: Tailoring
- Black Mageweave HeadbandScore 17.8
Req. 41 · Spell Power +13 · Intellect +12
Crafted: Tailoring
Neck
- Feardred's Cleansed AmuletScore 9.8
Item level 52 · Spell Power +9 · Spirit +8
- Seal of the ExpeditionScore 6.2
Req. 48 · Intellect +9 · Stamina +13
Reputation required
Same stats: Darkspear Warding Pendant
- Darkmoon NecklaceScore 5.4
Req. 50 · Mana Regeneration per 5 sec +6 · Intellect +6
Shoulder
- Nethershine ShouldersScore 20.7
Req. 42 · Arcane Damage +17 · Intellect +8 · Stamina +8 · Spirit +6
Crafted: Tailoring
- Amice of SorrowScore 14.6
Item level 52 · Spell Power +9 · Intellect +14
- Nethergeld ShouldersScore 14.4
Req. 42 · Spell Damage +9 · Intellect +8 · Stamina +8 · Spirit +6
Crafted: Tailoring
Back
- Deep Woodlands CloakScore 16.8
Item level 51 · Spell Power +12 · Intellect +9 · Stamina +6
Quest: WANTED: Vile Priestess Hexx and Her Minions (The Hinterlands)
- Runecloth CloakScore 12.2
Req. 48 · Spell Power +9 · Intellect +8
Crafted: Tailoring
- Battle Healer's CloakScore 9.4
Req. 48 · Spell Damage +7 · Stamina +9 · Spirit +6
Same stats: Caretaker's Cape
Chest
- Singed Cloth RobeScore 21.6
Item level 50 · Spell Power +16 · Intellect +14
- Runecloth TunicScore 21.4
Req. 47 · Spell Power +17 · Intellect +11
Crafted: Tailoring
- Antiquated Nobleman's TunicScore 19.0
Item level 47 · Spell Power +13 · Intellect +10 · Stamina +10
Wrist
- Nethershine CuffsScore 16.4
Req. 45 · Arcane Damage +13 · Intellect +7 · Stamina +7 · Spirit +5
Crafted: Tailoring
- Nethergeld CuffsScore 11.7
Req. 45 · Spell Damage +7 · Intellect +7 · Stamina +7 · Spirit +5
Crafted: Tailoring
- Bloodband BracersScore 8.9
Item level 47 · Spell Power +5 · Intellect +9 · Spirit +3
Quest: The Captain's Chest (Stranglethorn Vale), Quest: The Captain's Chest (Stranglethorn Vale)
Hands
- Golden GlovesScore 23.7
Req. 50 · Arcane Damage +19 · Intellect +10 · Stamina +9 · Spirit +8
Crafted: Tailoring
- Gilded GlovesScore 16.6
Req. 50 · Spell Damage +10 · Intellect +10 · Stamina +9 · Spirit +8
Crafted: Tailoring
- Runecloth GlovesScore 16.5
Req. 50 · Spell Power +12 · Intellect +9 · Spirit +9
Crafted: Tailoring
Waist
- Golden WaistcordScore 23.1
Req. 47 · Arcane Damage +19 · Intellect +9 · Stamina +12
Crafted: Tailoring
- Highlander's Cloth GirdleScore 20.6
Req. 48 · Spell Power +9 · Critical Strike +14 · Intellect +5 · Stamina +6
Reputation required
Same stats: Defiler's Cloth Girdle
- Gilded WaistcordScore 16.0
Req. 47 · Spell Damage +10 · Intellect +9 · Stamina +12
Crafted: Tailoring
Legs
- Wizardweave LeggingsScore 19.0
Req. 50 · Spell Power +19
Crafted: Tailoring
- Ti'ik's Tattered TrousersScore 7.5
Item level 49 · Intellect +16 · Spirit +11
- Treetop LeggingsScore 6.6
Item level 55 · Intellect +8 · Spirit +18 · Stamina +8
Feet
- Golden SandalsScore 24.2
Req. 50 · Arcane Damage +20 · Intellect +9 · Stamina +13
Crafted: Tailoring
- Gilded SandalsScore 17.2
Req. 50 · Spell Damage +11 · Intellect +9 · Stamina +13
Crafted: Tailoring
- Highlander's Cloth BootsScore 14.0
Req. 48 · Spell Power +9 · Stamina +13 · Intellect +6
Reputation required
Same stats: Defiler's Cloth Boots
Finger
- Advisor's RingScore 15.2
Req. 48 · Spell Power +12 · Mana Regeneration per 5 sec +4 · Stamina +6
Same stats: Lorekeeper's Ring
- Darkspear SignetScore 6.3
Req. 48 · Mana Regeneration per 5 sec +7 · Stamina +14
Reputation required
- Smotts' Pinky RingScore 6.2
Item level 50 · Spell Power +4 · Stamina +11
Quest: Facing Negolash (Stranglethorn Vale), Quest: Facing Negolash (Stranglethorn Vale)
Trinket
- Frozen Heart of the MountainScore 7.2
Req. 50 · Hit +9
Crafted: Enchanting
- Rune of the Guard CaptainScore 5.6
Item level 51 · Hit +7
Quest: Job Opening: Guard Captain of Revantusk Village (The Hinterlands)
Same stats: Cleansed Vilebranch Medallion
- Jewel of the Guard CaptainScore 4.2
Item level 51 · Critical Strike +7
Quest: Job Opening: Guard Captain of Revantusk Village (The Hinterlands)
Same stats: Cleansed Vilebranch Icon
Two-hand
- Advisor's Gnarled StaffScore 11.5
Req. 48 · Damage per second 45.9 · Intellect +11 · Stamina +18 · Mana Regeneration per 5 sec +7
Same stats: Lorekeeper's Staff
- Radiant StaffScore 11.4
Req. 45 · Damage per second 32.3 · Intellect +19 · Stamina +19
Crafted: Enchanting
- Staff of Archmage SelwynScore 9.6
Item level 55 · Damage per second 31.6 · Intellect +16 · Stamina +16
Main hand
- Zorbin's Mega-SlicerScore 1.0
Item level 48 · Damage per second 28.7 · Stamina +5
- Scout's BladeScore 1.0
Req. 48 · Damage per second 35 · Stamina +5
Same stats: Sentinel's Blade
- Legionnaire's SwordScore 1.0
Req. 48 · Damage per second 35.2 · Stamina +5
Same stats: Protector's Sword
Held in off-hand
- Truesilver ConduitScore 14.8
Req. 45 · Spell Power +10 · Intellect +8 · Stamina +8
Crafted: Enchanting
- Gryphon Rider's CropScore 14.8
Item level 53 · Spell Power +12 · Intellect +7
- Flask of Forest MojoScore 12.2
Item level 51 · Spell Power +9 · Intellect +8
Wand
- Lesser Eternal WandScore 99.6
Req. 49 · Damage per second 45.8 · Spell Power +8
Crafted: Enchanting
- Dreambough WandScore 85.4
Req. 43 · Damage per second 39.2 · Spell Power +7
Crafted: Enchanting
- Cairnstone SliverScore 85.3
Item level 50 · Damage per second 41.4 · Intellect +5 · Spirit +5
Head
- Premier Magus HoodScore 25.0
Req. 55 · Spell Power +11 · Stamina +25 · Intellect +12 · Critical Strike +7
Same stats: Premier Silk Crown
- Runecloth HeadbandScore 23.0
Req. 54 · Spell Power +15 · Intellect +20
Crafted: Tailoring
- Ghostweave HoodScore 22.8
Req. 56 · Spell Power +21 · Spirit +18
Crafted: Tailoring
Neck
- Chains of the LichScore 22.0
Req. 55 · Spell Power +22
- Beads of Ogre MojoScore 19.2
Item level 63 · Spell Power +13 · Intellect +12 · Stamina +7
- Blood Ruby PendantScore 17.7
Req. 54 · Arcane Damage +13 · Intellect +10 · Stamina +10
Shoulder
- Mantle of the TimbermawScore 30.6
Req. 56 · Spell Power +17 · Critical Strike +14 · Intellect +13
Crafted: Tailoring
- Argent ShouldersScore 25.7
Req. 56 · Spell Power +25 · Spirit +7
Crafted: Tailoring
- Deathmist MantleScore 21.6
Item level 65 · Spell Power +12 · Intellect +16 · Stamina +16
Quest: Anthion's Parting Words (Ironforge), Quest: Anthion's Parting Words (Orgrimmar)
Back
- Hide of the WildScore 19.6
Req. 57 · Spell Damage +14 · Intellect +10 · Stamina +8
Crafted: Leatherworking
- Frostwolf Advisor's CloakScore 16.2
Req. 55 · Spell Power +14 · Stamina +11
Same stats: Stormpike Sage's Cloak
- Drape of RecoveryScore 13.6
Req. 60 · Spell Damage +10 · Mana Regeneration per 5 sec +4 · Stamina +8
Chest
- Robe of the ArchmageScore 53.2
Req. 57 · Spell Power +40 · Critical Strike +14 · Intellect +12
Crafted: Tailoring
- Bloodvine VestScore 48.2
Req. 60 · Spell Power +27 · Hit +20 · Intellect +13
Crafted: Tailoring
- Premier Magus RobesScore 27.2
Req. 55 · Spell Power +14 · Stamina +25 · Critical Strike +7 · Intellect +10
Same stats: Premier Silk Raiment
Wrist
- Virtuous BracersScore 15.6
Item level 65 · Spell Power +9 · Intellect +8 · Stamina +8 · Mana Regeneration per 5 sec +2 · Spirit +8
Quest: An Earnest Proposition (Ironforge), Quest: An Earnest Proposition (Orgrimmar)
- Deathmist BracersScore 15.2
Item level 65 · Spell Power +8 · Intellect +12 · Stamina +12
Quest: An Earnest Proposition (Ironforge), Quest: An Earnest Proposition (Orgrimmar)
- Runecloth CuffsScore 15.0
Req. 52 · Spell Power +11 · Intellect +10
Crafted: Tailoring
Hands
- Sandworm Skin GlovesScore 30.6
Item level 63 · Spell Power +27 · Intellect +5 · Stamina +8
- Gloves of Spell MasteryScore 29.8
Req. 57 · Critical Strike +28 · Spell Power +9 · Intellect +10
Crafted: Tailoring
- Gloves of Undead CleansingScore 24.0
Item level 63 · Spell Power +18 · Intellect +10 · Stamina +10
Waist
- Belt of the ArchmageScore 36.8
Req. 57 · Spell Power +20 · Critical Strike +14 · Intellect +16 · Stamina +10
Crafted: Tailoring
- Highlander's Cloth GirdleScore 26.2
Req. 58 · Spell Power +14 · Critical Strike +14 · Intellect +6 · Stamina +7
Reputation required
Same stats: Defiler's Cloth Girdle
- Frostwolf Cloth BeltScore 24.2
Req. 55 · Spell Power +18 · Intellect +10 · Stamina +11
Same stats: Stormpike Cloth Girdle
Legs
- Bloodvine LeggingsScore 47.4
Req. 60 · Spell Power +37 · Hit +10 · Intellect +6
Crafted: Tailoring
- Knight-Captain's Silk LeggingsScore 29.0
Req. 58 · Spell Power +19 · Intellect +13 · Stamina +16 · Spirit +16
Same stats: Legionnaire's Silk Pants
- Ghostweave PantsScore 28.0
Req. 53 · Spell Power +26 · Spirit +20
Crafted: Tailoring
Feet
- Bloodvine BootsScore 33.4
Req. 60 · Spell Power +19 · Hit +10 · Intellect +16
Crafted: Tailoring
- Venomspew FootpadsScore 22.8
Req. 53 · Spell Power +22 · Spirit +8
Crafted: Tailoring
- Knight-Lieutenant's Silk BootsScore 21.2
Req. 58 · Spell Power +12 · Intellect +15 · Stamina +16
Same stats: Blood Guard's Silk Footwraps
Finger
- Blessed Band of LightScore 20.8
Req. 60 · Spell Damage +10 · Hit +10 · Stamina +10 · Spirit +8
- Jereman's BaubleScore 20.1
Item level 61 · Spell Power +15 · Intellect +11 · Spirit +7
- Deep Rooted RingScore 18.0
Req. 58 · Spell Power +12 · Intellect +10 · Stamina +10
Trinket
- Weakness AnalyzerScore 22.0
Req. 60 · Spell Power +22
- Serenity FieldScore 14.0
Req. 60 · Spell Damage +14
- Shard of the SplithoovesScore 3.0
Item level 57 · Mana Regeneration per 5 sec +6
Two-hand
- Crackling StaffScore 35.0
Req. 60 · Damage per second 41.3 · Spell Power +25 · Intellect +25
- Advisor's Gnarled StaffScore 13.4
Req. 58 · Damage per second 54 · Intellect +13 · Stamina +21 · Mana Regeneration per 5 sec +8
Same stats: Lorekeeper's Staff
- Wisepaw TotemScore 13.0
Req. 53 · Damage per second 36.9 · Intellect +23 · Stamina +19
Main hand
- SagebladeScore 13.2
Req. 59 · Damage per second 31.1 · Hit +10 · Stamina +14 · Intellect +6
Crafted: Blacksmithing
- Ironwood BladeScore 10.4
Req. 60 · Damage per second 47.3 · Hit +10 · Stamina +12
Crafted: Blacksmithing
- HeartseekerScore 8.4
Req. 58 · Damage per second 41.3 · Critical Strike +14
Crafted: Blacksmithing
Held in off-hand
- Depleted Eye of InfluenceScore 12.0
Item level 58 · Spell Power +12
- Barkskin BaublesScore 10.0
Req. 53 · Spell Damage +7 · Stamina +10 · Spirit +10
- Elunarian SphereScore 6.2
Req. 59 · Intellect +14 · Stamina +3
Wand
- Torch of LightScore 160.7
Req. 60 · Damage per second 76.8 · Spell Damage +6 · Spirit +11
Crafted: Enchanting
- Brilliant WandScore 131.0
Req. 55 · Damage per second 59.6 · Spell Power +9 · Intellect +7
Crafted: Enchanting
- StormragerScore 129.0
Item level 62 · Damage per second 62.7 · Intellect +5 · Stamina +8
Quest: The Scarlet Oracle, Demetria (Eastern Plaguelands), Quest: Order Must Be Restored (Eastern Plaguelands)
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- [1]World of Warcraft: Forever Class Deep Dives — Mage and ShamanBlizzard Entertainment · Oct 7, 2026 · checked Nov 5, 2026
- [2]World of Warcraft: Forever Class Deep Dives — Priest and WarriorBlizzard Entertainment · Sep 30, 2026 · checked Nov 5, 2026
- [3]World of Warcraft: Forever Class Deep Dives — Hunter and DruidBlizzard Entertainment · Sep 30, 2026 · checked Nov 5, 2026
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