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Frost Mage best in slot

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

Notes

The crafted Frozen Shadoweave set (shoulders, robe, boots) plus Spellstrike Pants carries Frost through phase 1. Only the head is Tier 4.

Gear

SlotItem
Head
  1. Collar of the Aldor (Tier 4)Karazhan · Prince Malchezaar (tier token)
Neck
  1. Brooch of Heightened PotentialShadow Labyrinth · Blackheart the Inciter
Shoulders
  1. Frozen Shadoweave ShouldersTailoring (crafted)
Back
  1. Ruby Drape of the MysticantKarazhan · Prince Malchezaar
Chest
  1. Frozen Shadoweave RobeTailoring (crafted)
Wrists
  1. Marshal's Silk CuffsPvP · Honor Points (Horde: General's Silk Cuffs)
Hands
  1. Soul-Eater's HandwrapsMagtheridon's Lair · Magtheridon
Waist
  1. Girdle of RuinationTailoring (crafted)
Legs
  1. Spellstrike PantsTailoring (crafted)
Feet
  1. Frozen Shadoweave BootsTailoring (crafted)
Ring 1
  1. Band of Crimson FuryQuest: The Fall of Magtheridon (Magtheridon's Lair)
Ring 2
  1. Ashyen's GiftCenarion Expedition · Exalted
Trinket 1
  1. Quagmirran's EyeHeroic Slave Pens · Quagmirran
Trinket 2
  1. Icon of the Silver CrescentBadge of Justice vendor · 41 badges
Weapon
  1. Bloodmaw Magus-BladeGruul's Lair · Gruul the Dragonkiller
Off hand
  1. Sapphiron's Wing BoneBadge of Justice vendor · 25 badges
Wand
  1. Tirisfal Wand of AscendancyKarazhan · Shade of Aran

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)