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Arcane Mage best in slot

Classic EraPhase 4Zul'GurubRanged DPS

Notes

Zul'Gurub and Blackwing Lair share one list, so some Blackwing Lair items remain next to the Zul'Gurub pieces.

Rings and trinkets are ranked: the best option is in slot 1.

Classic Era has no gem sockets, so this list has no gems.

Gear

SlotItem
Head
  1. Mish'undare, Circlet of the Mind FlayerNefarian in Blackwing Lair Garr in Molten Core
  2. Arcanist CrownNefarian in Blackwing Lair Garr in Molten Core
Neck
  1. Choker of the Fire LordRagnaros in Molten Core Darkmoon Faire 1200 Ticket reward
  2. Orb of the DarkmoonRagnaros in Molten Core Darkmoon Faire 1200 Ticket reward
Shoulders
  1. Champion's Silk MantleBought from the PvP Vendor at Rank 10 Razorgore the Untamed in Blackwing Lair
  2. Mantle of the Blackwing CabalBought from the PvP Vendor at Rank 10 Razorgore the Untamed in Blackwing Lair
Back
  1. Cloak of ConsumptionHakkar in Zul'Gurub Nefarian in Blackwing Lair
  2. Cloak of the Brood LordHakkar in Zul'Gurub Nefarian in Blackwing Lair
Chest
  1. Robe of the ArchmageTailoring Tailoring Nefarian in Blackwing Lair
  2. Bloodvine VestTailoring Tailoring Nefarian in Blackwing Lair
  3. Netherwind RobesTailoring Tailoring Nefarian in Blackwing Lair
Wrists
  1. Bracers of Arcane AccuracyBroodlord Lashlayer in Blackwing Lair Warsong Gulch Exalted
  2. Dryad's Wrist BindingsBroodlord Lashlayer in Blackwing Lair Warsong Gulch Exalted
Hands
  1. Netherwind GlovesDrake bosses in Blackwing Lair Bought from the PvP Vendor at Rank 7 Jin'do the Hexxer in Zul'Gurub
  2. Blood Guard's Silk HandwrapsDrake bosses in Blackwing Lair Bought from the PvP Vendor at Rank 7 Jin'do the Hexxer in Zul'Gurub
  3. Bloodtinged GlovesDrake bosses in Blackwing Lair Bought from the PvP Vendor at Rank 7 Jin'do the Hexxer in Zul'Gurub
Waist
  1. Mana Igniting CordVarious Bosses in Molten Core Firemaw in Blackwing Lair
  2. Firemaw's ClutchVarious Bosses in Molten Core Firemaw in Blackwing Lair
Legs
  1. Bloodvine LeggingsTailoring Ragnaros in Molten Core
  2. Netherwind PantsTailoring Ragnaros in Molten Core
Feet
  1. Bloodvine BootsTailoring Trash in Blackwing Lair Bought from the PvP Vendor at Rank 7
  2. Ringo's Blizzard BootsTailoring Trash in Blackwing Lair Bought from the PvP Vendor at Rank 7
  3. Blood Guard's Silk WalkersTailoring Trash in Blackwing Lair Bought from the PvP Vendor at Rank 7
Ring 1
  1. Mindtear BandTaerar Ebonroc in Blackwing Lair Flamewalker Bosses in Molten Core Bloodlord Mandokir and High Priest Venoxis in Zul'Gurub
Ring 2
  1. Band of Forced ConcentrationTaerar Ebonroc in Blackwing Lair Flamewalker Bosses in Molten Core Bloodlord Mandokir and High Priest Venoxis in Zul'Gurub
  2. Ring of Spell PowerTaerar Ebonroc in Blackwing Lair Flamewalker Bosses in Molten Core Bloodlord Mandokir and High Priest Venoxis in Zul'Gurub
  3. Zanzil's SealTaerar Ebonroc in Blackwing Lair Flamewalker Bosses in Molten Core Bloodlord Mandokir and High Priest Venoxis in Zul'Gurub
  4. Zanzil's BandTaerar Ebonroc in Blackwing Lair Flamewalker Bosses in Molten Core Bloodlord Mandokir and High Priest Venoxis in Zul'Gurub
Trinket 1
  1. Mind Quickening GemVaelastrasz in Blackwing Lair Nefarian in Blackwing Lair
Trinket 2
  1. Neltharion's TearVaelastrasz in Blackwing Lair Nefarian in Blackwing Lair
Two-hand
  1. Staff of the Shadow FlameNefarian in Blackwing Lair High Priestess Arlokk in Zul'Gurub
  2. Will of ArlokkNefarian in Blackwing Lair High Priestess Arlokk in Zul'Gurub
One-hand
  1. High Warlord's SpellbladeBought from the PvP Vendor at Rank 14 Chromaggus in Blackwing Lair Golemagg the Incinerator in Molten Core
  2. Claw of ChromaggusBought from the PvP Vendor at Rank 14 Chromaggus in Blackwing Lair Golemagg the Incinerator in Molten Core
  3. Azuresong MagebladeBought from the PvP Vendor at Rank 14 Chromaggus in Blackwing Lair Golemagg the Incinerator in Molten Core
Off hand
  1. Tome of the Ice LordAlterac Valley Exalted Alterac Valley Exalted The Lord of Blackrock in Blackwing Lair Jin'do the Hexxer in Zul'Gurub
  2. Tome of Fiery ArcanaAlterac Valley Exalted Alterac Valley Exalted The Lord of Blackrock in Blackwing Lair Jin'do the Hexxer in Zul'Gurub
  3. Master Dragonslayer's OrbAlterac Valley Exalted Alterac Valley Exalted The Lord of Blackrock in Blackwing Lair Jin'do the Hexxer in Zul'Gurub
  4. Jin'do's Bag of WhammiesAlterac Valley Exalted Alterac Valley Exalted The Lord of Blackrock in Blackwing Lair Jin'do the Hexxer in Zul'Gurub
Ranged
  1. Cold SnapAzuregos World Boss Hakkar in Zul'Gurub
  2. Touch of ChaosAzuregos World Boss Hakkar in Zul'Gurub

Enchants

SlotEnchant
HeadPresence of Sight · requires Friendly with the Zandalar Tribe
ShouldersPower of the Scourge · from Sapphiron in Naxxramas Zandalar Signet of Mojo · requires Exalted with the Zandalar Tribe
BackEnchant Cloak - Greater Nature Resistance
ChestEnchant Chest - Greater Stats
WristsEnchant Bracer - Greater Intellect
HandsEnchant Gloves - Fire Power
LegsPresence of Sight · requires Friendly with the Zandalar Tribe
FeetEnchant Boots - Minor Speed
WeaponEnchant Weapon - Spell Power