Arcane Mage best in slot
Gear
| Slot | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Head |  Hood of the Burning Scroll (Tier 14) | Terrace of Endless Spring Heroic · Sha of Fear (tier token) |
| Neck |  Worldwaker Cabochon | Mogu'shan Vaults Heroic · Will of the Emperor |
| Shoulders |  Mantle of the Burning Scroll (Tier 14) | Terrace of Endless Spring Heroic · Lei Shi (tier token) |
| Back |  Cloak of Overwhelming Corruption | Terrace of Endless Spring Heroic · Protectors of the Endless |
| Chest |  Robes of the Unknown Fear | Terrace of Endless Spring Heroic · Lei Shi |
| Wrists |  Attenuating Bracers | Heart of Fear Heroic · Imperial Vizier Zor'lok |
| Hands | Gloves of the Burning Scroll (Tier 14) | Heart of Fear Heroic · Wind Lord Mel'jarak (tier token) |
| Waist |  Belt of Malleable Amber | Heart of Fear Heroic · Amber-Shaper Un'sok |
| Legs |  Leggings of the Burning Scroll (Tier 14) | Heart of Fear Heroic · Amber-Shaper Un'sok (tier token) |
| Feet |  Sandals of the Blackest Night | Terrace of Endless Spring Heroic · Tsulong |
| Ring 1 |  Fragment of Fear Made Flesh | Heart of Fear Heroic · Imperial Vizier Zor'lok |
| Ring 2 |  Watersoul Signet | Terrace of Endless Spring Heroic · Protectors of the Endless |
| Trinket 1 | Light of the Cosmos | Mogu'shan Vaults Heroic · Elegon |
| Trinket 2 |  Essence of Terror | Terrace of Endless Spring Heroic · Sha of Fear |
| Weapon |  Regail's Crackling Dagger | Terrace of Endless Spring Heroic · Protectors of the Endless |
| Off hand |  Tornado-Summoning Censer | Heart of Fear Heroic · Blade Lord Ta'yak |
Enchants
| Slot | Enchant | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulders |  Greater Crane Wing Inscription(+200 Int / +100 crit) | Inscription (Secret Crane Wing Inscription for scribes) |
| Back |  Enchant Cloak - Superior Intellect(+180 Int) | Enchanting (Lightweave Embroidery for tailors) |
| Chest | Enchant Chest - Glorious Stats(+80 all stats) | Enchanting |
| Wrists |  Enchant Bracer - Super Intellect(+180 Int) | Enchanting (Fur Lining · Intellect for leatherworkers) |
| Hands | Enchant Gloves - Superior Mastery(+170 mastery) | Enchanting |
| Waist |  Living Steel Belt Buckle(+1 gem socket) | Blacksmithing |
| Legs | Greater Cerulean Spellthread(+285 Int / +165 crit) | Tailoring (crafted, usable by all; Master's Spellthread for tailors) |
| Feet | Enchant Boots - Pandaren's Step(+140 mastery, minor run speed) | Enchanting |
| Weapon | Enchant Weapon - Jade Spirit | Enchanting |
| Off hand | Enchant Off-Hand - Major Intellect(+165 Int) | Enchanting |
| Rings | Enchant Ring - Greater Intellect(+160 Int) | Enchanting (enchanters only) |
Gems
| Socket | Gem |
|---|---|
| Meta |  Sinister Primal Diamond(LegendaryWrathion questline; Burning Primal Diamond otherwise) |
| Red |  Artful Vermilion Onyx(+80 Int / +160 mastery) |
| Yellow |  Fractured Sun's Radiance(+320 mastery) |
| Blue |  Sensei's Wild Jade(+160 mastery / +160 hit) |