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Arcane Mage best in slot

TBC AnniversaryPre-raidRanged DPS

Notes

Tailoring gear leads before the raids: Spellstrike and Spellfire pieces, plus Eye of the Night from Jewelcrafting, a neck that buffs the group.

Everything here comes from dungeons, heroics, crafting, reputation, quests or badges. No raid needed.

Gear

SlotItem
Head
  1. Spellstrike HoodTailoring (crafted)
  2. Incanter's CowlThe Mechanar · Pathaleon the Calculator
  3. Hydromancer's HeadwrapQuest · The Warlord's Hideout (Steamvault)
Neck
  1. Charlotte's IvyWorld drop (BoE)
  2. Eye of the Night / Chain of the Twilight OwlJewelcrafting (crafted · strong group buff)
  3. Torc of the Sethekk ProphetQuest · Brother Against Brother (Sethekk Halls)
Shoulders
  1. Mana-Etched SpauldersHeroic Slave Pens · Quagmirran
  2. Mantle of Three TerrorsThe Black Morass · Chrono Lord Deja
  3. Spaulders of the Torn-heartQuest · The Cipher of Damnation (Shadowmoon)
Back
  1. Shawl of Shifting ProbabilitiesBadge vendor · 25 Badges of Justice
  2. Ogre Slayer's CoverQuest · Cho'war the Pillager (Nagrand)
  3. Cloak of the Black VoidTailoring (crafted)
Chest
  1. Spellfire RobeSpellfire Tailoring (crafted)
  2. Will of Edward the OddWorld drop (BoE)
  3. Robe of the Crimson OrderWorld drop (BoE)
Wrists
  1. Marshal's / General's Silk CuffsPvP vendor · Honor Points
  2. Bracers of HavokTailoring (crafted)
Hands
  1. Spellfire GlovesSpellfire Tailoring (crafted)
  2. Mana-Etched GlovesHeroic Hellfire Ramparts · Omor the Unscarred
Waist
  1. Spellfire BeltSpellfire Tailoring (crafted)
  2. Glyph-Lined SashHeroic Mana-Tombs · Nexus-Prince Shaffar
Legs
  1. Spellstrike PantsTailoring (crafted)
  2. Breeches of the OccultistHeroic Black Morass · Aeonus
  3. Kirin Tor Master's TrousersHeroic Shadow Labyrinth · Murmur
Feet
  1. Sigil-Laced BootsThe Arcatraz · Harbinger Skyriss
  2. Shattrath JumpersQuest · Into the Heart of the Labyrinth
Ring 1
  1. Ring of Cryptic DreamsBadge vendor · 25 Badges of Justice
  2. Lola's EveWorld drop (BoE)
Ring 2
  1. Ryngo's Band of IngenuityThe Arcatraz · Wrath-Scryer Soccothrates
  2. Scintillating Coral BandThe Steamvault · Hydromancer Thespia
Trinket 1
  1. Icon of the Silver CrescentBadge vendor · 41 Badges of Justice
Trinket 2
  1. Quagmirran's EyeHeroic Slave Pens · Quagmirran
  2. Shiffar's Nexus-HornThe Arcatraz · Harbinger Skyriss
Weapon
  1. Gladiator's War StaffArena vendor · Arena Points
  2. Terokk's ShadowstaffHeroic Sethekk Halls · Talon King Ikiss
  3. Eternium Runed Blade (one-hand, with off-hand)Blacksmithing (crafted)
Off hand
  1. Talisman of Kalecgos (only with a one-hand weapon)Badge vendor · 25 Badges of Justice
  2. Manual of the NethermancerThe Mechanar · Nethermancer Sepethrea
Wand
  1. Nether Core's Control RodThe Arcatraz · Dalliah the Doomsayer
  2. Nethekurse's Rod of Torment / Rod of Dire ShadowsQuest · Honor Hold / Thrallmar

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)