Mage Fire 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. Fire PvE list: Fire damage and spell power above all else, then hit chance.
List for Horde
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 | Fiery 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: Jarl Needs a BladeLevel 35 in Classic, level 30+ | ||
| Trinket | Satchel of Potionslevel 1+ | Quest: Changing TastesExcavation Site: Wetlands, Horde, level 24+ | |
| Two-Hand | |||
| Main Hand | Agathelos the Raging, Razorfen Kraul33.54% in Classic | ||
| Held In Off-hand | World drop, available on the Auction House | ||
| 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 | Fiery 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 | World drop, available on the Auction House | ||
| 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 Fire PvE FAQ
What is the BiS weapon for Mage Fire PvE?
Two-Hand: the best choice is Spine of the Devourer (Mana Devourer, Dalaran). Good alternatives: Hydrocane, Glimmering Staff, Soulstaff.
Where do I get the BiS gear for Mage Fire PvE?
Dungeon loot: 2 of 18 items, for example Spine of the Devourer (Mana Devourer, Dalaran), Swinetusk Shank (Agathelos the Raging, Razorfen Kraul). Quest rewards: 4 of 18 items, for example Philanthropist's Ring (Quest: Great Friend of the Library), Reedknot Ring (Quest: Jarl Needs a Blade). Crafted: 4 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 Fire PvE?
For the best choices you need Engineering (Head, Waist, Trinket), Tailoring (Feet).
Which enchants and consumables are worth it for Mage Fire 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.
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 Fire 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.