Mage Arcane PvE: BiS list
Level 30 (beta)The best gear for a level 30 Mage in the WoW Forever beta, slot by slot, with stats and a source for every item. Arcane PvE list: Arcane damage and spell power above all else, then hit and crit.
List for Horde
- This list uses 3 crafting professions: Engineering (Head, Waist, Trinket), Tailoring (Feet), Enchanting (Two-Hand). You can only learn two, so pick two and use the next-best alternative for items from the others.
The list itself stays as is, so you can still see the strongest item for each slot.
Gear by slot
| Slot | Best choice | Source | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | |||
| Neck | Blind Hunter, Razorfen Kraul27.15% in Classic | ||
| Shoulder | World drop, available on the Auction HouseDrops with one of 24 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name | ||
| Back | World drop, available on the Auction HouseDrops with one of 41 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name | ||
| Chest | World drop, available on the Auction HouseDrops with one of 24 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name | ||
| Wrist | World drop, available on the Auction HouseDrops with one of 24 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name | ||
| Hands | World drop, available on the Auction HouseDrops with one of 24 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name | ||
| Waist | Whimsical Waistwraplevel 30+ | Engineering (175)Only the crafter can wear it. Requires an Anarchist's Workbench. Nobody has found the recipe in the beta yet. Random suffix, one of 24Determined when the item drops | |
| Legs | World drop, available on the Auction HouseDrops with one of 24 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name | ||
| Feet | Golden Slipperslevel 30+ | Tailoring (140)Only the crafter can wear it. Pattern: not needed – Tailoring trainers teach the recipe at 140. Requires a Spinning Wheel. The recipe drops from Unstable Sentinel, Dalaran. | |
| Finger | Quest: Great Friend of the LibraryTwenty books, including the ten for the necklace Quest: Willix the ImporterLevel 30 in Classic, level 23+ | ||
| Trinket | Satchel of Potionslevel 1+ | Quest: Changing TastesExcavation Site: Wetlands, Horde, level 24+ | |
| Two-Hand | Glimmering Stafflevel 25+ | Enchanting (140)Only the crafter can wear it | |
| Main Hand | Agathelos the Raging, Razorfen Kraul33.54% in Classic | ||
| Held In Off-hand | Elder's Amber Stavelevel 30+ | World drop, available on the Auction HouseDrops with one of 35 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name | |
| Ranged | Quest: Mage's WandLevel 40 in Classic, level 30+ Mage's Wand, a mage quest chain in Dustwallow MarshA book in the Scarlet Monastery: bring a group |
Two-hander or main hand + off hand: go with whichever combination has better stats.
Enchants
| Slot | Enchant | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Neck | Enchanted: +6 Spell Power | Enchant Necklace - Spell Power (Enchanting 210)Formula sold by Alynsia (Redridge Mountains) and Beneris (The Barrens) for 120 Merchant's Favor. |
| Back | Enchanted: +60 Armor | Enchant Cloak - Greater Defense (Enchanting 205)Learned from the trainer. |
| Chest | Enchanted: +2 All Stats | Enchant Chest - Lesser Stats (Enchanting 200)Learned from the trainer. |
| Wrist | Enchanted: +5 Intellect | Enchant Bracer - Lesser Intellect (Enchanting 150)Learned from the trainer. |
| Hands, Legs | Enchanted: +4 Spell Power and +24 Armor | Mystic Heavy Armor Kit (Leatherworking 135)Pattern sold by Saenorion (Darnassus) and Mahu (Thunder Bluff). |
| Feet | Enchanted: +5 Stamina | Enchant Boots - Stamina (Enchanting 215)Learned from the trainer. |
| Two-Hand, Main Hand | Enchanted: Revelation | Enchant Weapon - Revelation (Enchanting 140)Formula sold by Alynsia (Redridge Mountains) and Beneris (The Barrens) for 45 Merchant's Favor. The proc rate isn't in any game file, and nobody has measured it yet. For a one-handed weapon there's nothing else at this skill level, and on a staff, players who run it prefer it over the 5 Intellect the staff would otherwise get. |
Consumables
| Item | Source |
|---|---|
| Lesser Arcane Elixir | |
| Lesser Mageblood Elixir | |
| Sagefish Delight | |
| Scroll of Intellect II | Sold by Adair Gilroy, Stormwind CityAlliance, only a few at a time in Classic Sold by Salazar Bloch, UndercityHorde, only a few at a time in Classic |
| Lesser Wizard Oil | |
| Spellblasting Potion | |
| Mana Potion |
List for Alliance
Gear by slot
| Slot | Best choice | Source | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | |||
| Neck | Blind Hunter, Razorfen Kraul27.15% in Classic | ||
| Shoulder | World drop, available on the Auction HouseDrops with one of 24 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name | ||
| Back | World drop, available on the Auction HouseDrops with one of 41 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name | ||
| Chest | World drop, available on the Auction HouseDrops with one of 24 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name | ||
| Wrist | World drop, available on the Auction HouseDrops with one of 24 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name | ||
| Hands | World drop, available on the Auction HouseDrops with one of 24 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name | ||
| Waist | Whimsical Waistwraplevel 30+ | Engineering (175)Only the crafter can wear it. Requires an Anarchist's Workbench. Nobody has found the recipe in the beta yet. Random suffix, one of 24Determined when the item drops | |
| Legs | World drop, available on the Auction HouseDrops with one of 24 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name | ||
| Feet | Golden Slipperslevel 30+ | Tailoring (140)Only the crafter can wear it. Pattern: not needed – Tailoring trainers teach the recipe at 140. Requires a Spinning Wheel. The recipe drops from Unstable Sentinel, Dalaran. | |
| Finger | Quest: Great Friend of the LibraryTwenty books, including the ten for the necklace Quest: The Legend of StalvanAlliance, level 35 in Classic, level 22+ | ||
| Trinket | Houndmaster Loksey, Scarlet Monastery: Library25.25% in Classic | ||
| Two-Hand | Alliance quest Stopping the Cycle, Wetlands, level 34Elite, level 24+: bring a group | ||
| Main Hand | Agathelos the Raging, Razorfen Kraul33.54% in Classic | ||
| Held In Off-hand | Quest: Starving ArcaneDalaran, Alliance, level 24+ | ||
| Ranged | Quest: Mage's WandLevel 40 in Classic, level 30+ Mage's Wand, a mage quest chain in Dustwallow MarshA book in the Scarlet Monastery: bring a group |
Two-hander or main hand + off hand: go with whichever combination has better stats.
Enchants
| Slot | Enchant | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Neck | Enchanted: +6 Spell Power | Enchant Necklace - Spell Power (Enchanting 210)Formula sold by Alynsia (Redridge Mountains) and Beneris (The Barrens) for 120 Merchant's Favor. |
| Back | Enchanted: +60 Armor | Enchant Cloak - Greater Defense (Enchanting 205)Learned from the trainer. |
| Chest | Enchanted: +2 All Stats | Enchant Chest - Lesser Stats (Enchanting 200)Learned from the trainer. |
| Wrist | Enchanted: +5 Intellect | Enchant Bracer - Lesser Intellect (Enchanting 150)Learned from the trainer. |
| Hands, Legs | Enchanted: +4 Spell Power and +24 Armor | Mystic Heavy Armor Kit (Leatherworking 135)Pattern sold by Saenorion (Darnassus) and Mahu (Thunder Bluff). |
| Feet | Enchanted: +5 Stamina | Enchant Boots - Stamina (Enchanting 215)Learned from the trainer. |
| Two-Hand, Main Hand | Enchanted: Revelation | Enchant Weapon - Revelation (Enchanting 140)Formula sold by Alynsia (Redridge Mountains) and Beneris (The Barrens) for 45 Merchant's Favor. The proc rate isn't in any game file, and nobody has measured it yet. For a one-handed weapon there's nothing else at this skill level, and on a staff, players who run it prefer it over the 5 Intellect the staff would otherwise get. |
Consumables
| Item | Source |
|---|---|
| Lesser Arcane Elixir | |
| Lesser Mageblood Elixir | |
| Sagefish Delight | |
| Scroll of Intellect II | Sold by Adair Gilroy, Stormwind CityAlliance, only a few at a time in Classic Sold by Salazar Bloch, UndercityHorde, only a few at a time in Classic |
| Lesser Wizard Oil | |
| Spellblasting Potion | |
| Mana Potion |
Mage Arcane PvE FAQ
What is the BiS weapon for Mage Arcane PvE?
Two-Hand: the best choice is Glimmering Staff (Enchanting (140)). Good alternatives: Spine of the Devourer, Hydrocane, Soulstaff.
Where do I get the BiS gear for Mage Arcane PvE?
Dungeon loot: 1 of 18 items, for example Swinetusk Shank (Agathelos the Raging, Razorfen Kraul). Quest rewards: 4 of 18 items, for example Philanthropist's Ring (Quest: Great Friend of the Library), Snake Hoop (Quest: Willix the Importer). Crafted: 5 of 18 items, for example Spellpower Goggles Xtreme (Engineering (225)), Whimsical Waistwrap (Engineering (175)). World drops, vendors and other sources: 8 of 18 items.
Which professions do I need for Mage Arcane PvE?
The best choices need 3 crafting professions: Engineering (Head, Waist, Trinket), Tailoring (Feet), Enchanting (Two-Hand). You can only learn two, so use the next-best alternative for items from the others.
Which enchants and consumables are worth it for Mage Arcane PvE?
Enchants: Enchanted: +6 Spell Power (Neck), Enchanted: +60 Armor (Back), Enchanted: +2 All Stats (Chest), Enchanted: +5 Intellect (Wrist). Consumables: Lesser Arcane Elixir, Lesser Mageblood Elixir, Sagefish Delight, Scroll of Intellect II.
From what level can I wear the BiS items for Mage Arcane PvE?
Items with a known level requirement need level 25 to 30. The earliest you can wear is Glimmering Staff (from level 25); the full list is usable from level 30.
How is this BiS list made?
Each slot shows the strongest item available at level 30 (beta), rated by the stats that matter for Mage Arcane PvE. Below it are alternatives in case the best item is hard to get. The list is updated continuously whenever stats or loot change. Where Horde and Alliance differ, the page shows both versions; the answers above refer to the Horde version.
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Lists reflect beta build 1.60.1 with a level cap of 30. Some items haven't been discovered yet, so the lists will keep changing. A fan project, not affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment.