Arcane Mage best in slot
Gear
| Slot | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Head |  Collar of the Aldor (Tier 4) | Karazhan · Prince Malchezaar (tier token) |
| Neck |  Adornment of Stolen Souls | Karazhan · Prince Malchezaar |
| Shoulders |  Pauldrons of the Aldor (Tier 4) | Gruul's Lair · High King Maulgar (tier token) |
| Back | 1 Ruby Drape of the Mysticant (hit) | Karazhan · Prince Malchezaar |
| Back | 2 Brute Cloak of the Ogre-Magi | Gruul's Lair · High King Maulgar |
| Chest | 1 Spellfire Robe | Tailoring (crafted) |
| Chest | 2 Vestments of the Aldor (Tier 4) | Magtheridon's Lair · Magtheridon (tier token) |
| Wrists |  Marshal's Silk Cuffs | PvP · Honor Points (Horde: General's Silk Cuffs) |
| Hands | 1 Spellfire Gloves | Tailoring (crafted) |
| Hands | 2 Gloves of the Aldor (Tier 4) | Karazhan · The Curator (tier token) |
| Waist | 1 Spellfire Belt | Tailoring (crafted) |
| Waist | 2 Belt of Divine Inspiration | Gruul's Lair · High King Maulgar |
| Legs |  Legwraps of the Aldor (Tier 4) | Gruul's Lair · Gruul the Dragonkiller (tier token) |
| Feet |  Boots of Foretelling | Karazhan · Maiden of Virtue |
| Ring 1 |  Ring of Recurrence | Karazhan · Chess Event |
| Ring 2 | 1 Band of Crimson Fury | Quest: The Fall of Magtheridon (Magtheridon's Lair) |
| Ring 2 | 2 Violet Signet of the Archmage | The Violet Eye · Exalted |
| Trinket 1 |  The Lightning Capacitor | Karazhan · Terestian Illhoof |
| Trinket 2 | 1 Icon of the Silver Crescent | Badge of Justice vendor · 41 badges |
| Trinket 2 | 2 Quagmirran's Eye | Heroic Slave Pens · Quagmirran |
| Weapon |  Nathrezim Mindblade | Karazhan · Prince Malchezaar |
| Off hand |  Talisman of Kalecgos | Badge of Justice vendor · 25 badges |
| Wand |  Eredar Wand of Obliteration | Magtheridon's Lair · Magtheridon |
Enchants
| Slot | Enchant | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Head |  Glyph of Power(+22 spell damage / +14 hit) | The Sha'tar · Revered |
| Shoulders | Greater Inscription of Discipline(+18 spell damage / +10 crit) | The Aldor · Exalted (Scryers: Greater Inscription of the Orb) |
| Back |  Enchant Cloak - Subtlety(-2% threat) | Enchanting |
| Chest |  Enchant Chest - Exceptional Stats(+6 all stats) | Enchanting |
| Wrists | Enchant Bracer - Spellpower(+15 spell damage) | Enchanting |
| Hands | Enchant Gloves - Major Spellpower(+20 spell damage) | Enchanting (Spell Strike if short on hit) |
| Legs | Runic Spellthread(+35 spell damage / +20 stamina) | Tailoring (crafted, usable by all) |
| Feet | Enchant Boots - Boar's Speed(+9 stamina, minor run speed) | Enchanting |
| Weapon | Enchant Weapon - Major Spellpower(+40 spell damage) | Enchanting |
| Rings | Enchant Ring - Spellpower(+12 spell damage) | Enchanting (enchanters only) |
Gems
| Socket | Gem |
|---|---|
| Meta |  Chaotic Skyfire Diamond(+12 spell crit / +3% crit damageneeds 2 blue gems) |
| Red |  Runed Living Ruby(+9 spell damage) |
| Yellow |  Veiled Noble Topaz(+4 spell damage / +4 hit) until hit-capped, then Potent Noble Topaz (+4 spell damage / +4 crit) |
| Blue |  Glowing Nightseye(+4 spell damage / +6 staminatwo of these keep the meta active) |