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Arcane Mage best in slot

TBC AnniversaryPhase 1Karazhan, Gruul's Lair, Magtheridon's LairRanged DPS

Notes

Arcane mixes Tier 4 (Aldor) with crafted Spellfire pieces. The options are ranked per slot.

The Lightning Capacitor is the standout trinket.

Gear

SlotItem
Head
  1. Collar of the Aldor (Tier 4)Karazhan · Prince Malchezaar (tier token)
Neck
  1. Adornment of Stolen SoulsKarazhan · Prince Malchezaar
Shoulders
  1. 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
  2. Brute Cloak of the Ogre-MagiGruul's Lair · High King Maulgar
Chest
  1. Spellfire RobeTailoring (crafted)
  2. Vestments of the Aldor (Tier 4)Magtheridon's Lair · Magtheridon (tier token)
Wrists
  1. Marshal's Silk CuffsPvP · Honor Points (Horde: General's Silk Cuffs)
Hands
  1. Spellfire GlovesTailoring (crafted)
  2. Gloves of the Aldor (Tier 4)Karazhan · The Curator (tier token)
Waist
  1. Spellfire BeltTailoring (crafted)
  2. Belt of Divine InspirationGruul's Lair · High King Maulgar
Legs
  1. Legwraps of the Aldor (Tier 4)Gruul's Lair · Gruul the Dragonkiller (tier token)
Feet
  1. Boots of ForetellingKarazhan · Maiden of Virtue
Ring 1
  1. Ring of RecurrenceKarazhan · Chess Event
Ring 2
  1. Band of Crimson FuryQuest: The Fall of Magtheridon (Magtheridon's Lair)
  2. Violet Signet of the ArchmageThe Violet Eye · Exalted
Trinket 1
  1. The Lightning CapacitorKarazhan · Terestian Illhoof
Trinket 2
  1. Icon of the Silver CrescentBadge of Justice vendor · 41 badges
  2. Quagmirran's EyeHeroic Slave Pens · Quagmirran
Weapon
  1. Nathrezim MindbladeKarazhan · Prince Malchezaar
Off hand
  1. Talisman of KalecgosBadge of Justice vendor · 25 badges
Wand
  1. Eredar Wand of ObliterationMagtheridon's Lair · Magtheridon

Enchants

SlotEnchant
HeadGlyph of Power (+22 spell damage / +14 hit)The Sha'tar · Revered
ShouldersGreater Inscription of Discipline (+18 spell damage / +10 crit)The Aldor · Exalted (Scryers: Greater Inscription of the Orb)
BackEnchant Cloak · Subtlety (-2% threat)Enchanting
ChestEnchant Chest · Exceptional Stats (+6 all stats)Enchanting
WristsEnchant Bracer · Spellpower (+15 spell damage)Enchanting
HandsEnchant Gloves · Major Spellpower (+20 spell damage)Enchanting (Spell Strike if short on hit)
LegsRunic Spellthread (+35 spell damage / +20 stamina)Tailoring (crafted, usable by all)
FeetEnchant Boots · Boar's Speed (+9 stamina, minor run speed)Enchanting
WeaponEnchant Weapon · Major Spellpower (+40 spell damage)Enchanting
RingsEnchant Ring · Spellpower (+12 spell damage)Enchanting (enchanters only)

Gems

SocketGem
MetaChaotic Skyfire Diamond (+12 spell crit / +3% crit damage · needs 2 blue gems)
RedRuned Living Ruby (+9 spell damage)
YellowVeiled Noble Topaz (+4 spell damage / +4 hit) until hit-capped, then Potent Noble Topaz (+4 spell damage / +4 crit)
BlueGlowing Nightseye (+4 spell damage / +6 stamina · two of these keep the meta active)