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Frost Mage best in slot

TBC AnniversaryPhase 4Zul'AmanRanged DPS

Notes

Based on the original release of The Burning Crusade in 2007 and 2008, so the list does not depend on how far the Anniversary realms are.

The enchants are the top pick per slot.

The gems are the general advice for this class and role.

Gear

SlotItem
Head
  1. Cowl of the Illidari High LordIllidan Stormrage · Black Temple
Neck
  1. Brooch of Nature's MercyAkil'zon · Zul'Aman Reliquary of Souls · Black Temple Kael'thas Sunstrider · Tempest Keep PvP
  2. Translucent Spellthread NecklaceAkil'zon · Zul'Aman Reliquary of Souls · Black Temple Kael'thas Sunstrider · Tempest Keep PvP
  3. The Sun King's TalismanAkil'zon · Zul'Aman Reliquary of Souls · Black Temple Kael'thas Sunstrider · Tempest Keep PvP
  4. Vindicator's Pendant of SubjugationAkil'zon · Zul'Aman Reliquary of Souls · Black Temple Kael'thas Sunstrider · Tempest Keep PvP
Shoulders
  1. Mantle of the TempestMother Shahraz · Black Temple
Back
  1. Shroud of the HighborneIllidan Stormrage · Black Temple From the Zul'Aman timed run chests · Zul'Aman The Illidari Council · Black Temple
  2. Shadowcaster's DrapeIllidan Stormrage · Black Temple From the Zul'Aman timed run chests · Zul'Aman The Illidari Council · Black Temple
  3. Cloak of the Illidari CouncilIllidan Stormrage · Black Temple From the Zul'Aman timed run chests · Zul'Aman The Illidari Council · Black Temple
Chest
  1. Robes of the TempestIllidan Stormrage · Black Temple
Wrists
  1. Bracers of Nimble ThoughtTailoring
Hands
  1. Gloves of the TempestAzgalor · Hyjal Summit
Waist
  1. Belt of BlastingTailoring Anetheron · Hyjal Summit
  2. Anetheron's NooseTailoring Anetheron · Hyjal Summit
Legs
  1. Leggings of the TempestThe Illidari Council · Black Temple
Feet
  1. Slippers of the SeacallerHigh Warlord Naj'entus · Black Temple
Rings
  1. Mana Attuned BandFrom the Zul'Aman timed run chests · Zul'Aman Various trash mobs · Black Temple Soridormi in the Caverns of Time · The Scale of the Sands Exalted
  2. Ring of Ancient KnowledgeFrom the Zul'Aman timed run chests · Zul'Aman Various trash mobs · Black Temple Soridormi in the Caverns of Time · The Scale of the Sands Exalted
  3. Band of the Eternal SageFrom the Zul'Aman timed run chests · Zul'Aman Various trash mobs · Black Temple Soridormi in the Caverns of Time · The Scale of the Sands Exalted
Trinkets
  1. The Skull of Gul'danIllidan Stormrage · Black Temple Hex Lord Malacrass · Zul'Aman Quagmirran in Heroic The Slave Pens Morogrim Tidewalker · Serpentshrine Cavern G'eras in Shattrath · 41 Badge of Justice Coren Direbrew · Blackrock Depths during the Brewfest Event
  2. Hex Shrunken HeadIllidan Stormrage · Black Temple Hex Lord Malacrass · Zul'Aman Quagmirran in Heroic The Slave Pens Morogrim Tidewalker · Serpentshrine Cavern G'eras in Shattrath · 41 Badge of Justice Coren Direbrew · Blackrock Depths during the Brewfest Event
  3. Quagmirran's EyeIllidan Stormrage · Black Temple Hex Lord Malacrass · Zul'Aman Quagmirran in Heroic The Slave Pens Morogrim Tidewalker · Serpentshrine Cavern G'eras in Shattrath · 41 Badge of Justice Coren Direbrew · Blackrock Depths during the Brewfest Event
  4. Serpent-Coil BraidIllidan Stormrage · Black Temple Hex Lord Malacrass · Zul'Aman Quagmirran in Heroic The Slave Pens Morogrim Tidewalker · Serpentshrine Cavern G'eras in Shattrath · 41 Badge of Justice Coren Direbrew · Blackrock Depths during the Brewfest Event
  5. Icon of the Silver CrescentIllidan Stormrage · Black Temple Hex Lord Malacrass · Zul'Aman Quagmirran in Heroic The Slave Pens Morogrim Tidewalker · Serpentshrine Cavern G'eras in Shattrath · 41 Badge of Justice Coren Direbrew · Blackrock Depths during the Brewfest Event
  6. Dark Iron Smoking PipeIllidan Stormrage · Black Temple Hex Lord Malacrass · Zul'Aman Quagmirran in Heroic The Slave Pens Morogrim Tidewalker · Serpentshrine Cavern G'eras in Shattrath · 41 Badge of Justice Coren Direbrew · Blackrock Depths during the Brewfest Event
Weapons
  1. Zhar'doom, Greatstaff of the DevourerIllidan Stormrage · Black Temple Archimonde + Rage Winterchill · Hyjal Summit
  2. Tempest of ChaosIllidan Stormrage · Black Temple Archimonde + Rage Winterchill · Hyjal Summit
  3. Chronicle of Dark SecretsIllidan Stormrage · Black Temple Archimonde + Rage Winterchill · Hyjal Summit
Wand
  1. Wand of the Forgotten StarHigh Astromancer Solarian · Tempest Keep

Enchants

SlotEnchant
HeadGlyph of Power (The Sha'tar Revered)
ShouldersGreater Inscription of Discipline (Aldor Exalted) Greater Inscription of the Orb (Scryers Exalted)
BackEnchant Cloak - Subtlety
ChestEnchant Chest - Exceptional Stats
WristsEnchant Bracer - Spellpower
HandsEnchant Gloves - Major Spellpower
LegsRunic Spellthread
FeetEnchant Boots - Boar's Speed
WeaponEnchant Weapon - Soulfrost Enchant Weapon - Major Spellpower (cheaper)

Gems

SocketGem
MetaChaotic Skyfire Diamond (+15 crit rating, +3% crit damage) · needs two blue/purple/green gems
RedRuned Crimson Spinel (+8 spell damage) · Runed Living Ruby before Tier 6
YellowPotent Pyrestone (+4 spell damage / +4 crit) · or Veiled Pyrestone if short on hit
Blueany blue/green gem sufficient to activate the meta (e.g. a Spirit/Mp5 hybrid) · minimize blue sockets otherwise