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Last updated on May 19, 2024 at 00:00by Wrdlbrmpft
On this page, you will find the best PvE gear and best in slot items for yourArcane Mage in Cataclysm Classic.
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1Introduction2Builds, Talents, Glyphs3Rotation and Cooldowns4Spell Summary5Stat Priority6Enchants, Consumables7Gear and Best in Slot8Leveling9Pre-Raid Gear
TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THIS PAGE
- 1. Arcane Mage Best in Slot
- 2. Cataclysm Classic Gear Sets
1.
Arcane Mage Best in Slot
Welcome to our guide on the Best-in-Slot (BiS) gear for ArcaneMage! Here, you will find recommendations to help you optimize your gearfor maximum damage and performance in raids and dungeons.
This is the stat priority for ArcaneMage, which this guide follows:
- Intellect
- Hit Rating (17% Hit Cap!)
- Haste Rating (until soft cap)
- Mastery Rating
- Haste Rating (after soft cap)
- Critical Strike Rating
For more information on the best available gems and enchants, check out ourEnchants and Gems Guide.
2.
Cataclysm Classic Gear Sets
Phase 1
2.1.
Phase 1 Best in Slot
Please note that this list is subject to many changes,as the WoWSims Cataclysm Mage Sim is still in alpha state and Blizzard haslately developed a tendency to stealth change some mage-related gamemechanics.
Slot | Item | Reforge | Source |
---|---|---|---|
Helm | ![]() | Haste → Hit | Sinestra (H) The Bastion of Twilight |
Neck | ![]() | Al'Akir (H) Throne of the Four Winds | |
Shoulder | ![]() | Haste → Mastery | Al'Akir or Chogall (H) Throne of the Four Winds; (H) The Bastion of Twilight |
Cloak | ![]() | Haste → Hit | Sinestra (H) The Bastion of Twilight |
Chest | ![]() | Haste → Hit | Halfus Wyrmbreaker (H) The Bastion of Twilight |
Bracer | ![]() | Haste → Hit | Halfus Wyrmbreaker (H) The Bastion of Twilight |
Gloves | ![]() | Crit → Hit | Atramedes (H) Blackwing Descent |
Belt | ![]() | Haste → Hit | Anshal, Nezir or Rohash (H) Throne of the Four Winds |
Legs | ![]() | Haste → Mastery | Maloriak (H) Blackwing Descent |
Boots | ![]() | Haste → Hit | Chimaeron (H) Blackwing Descent |
Ring 1 | ![]() | Haste → Hit | Chogall (H) The Bastion of Twilight |
Ring 2 | ![]() | Anshal, Nezir or Rohash (H) Throne of the Four Winds | |
Trinket 1 | ![]() | Theralion and Valiona (H) The Bastion of Twilight | |
Trinket 2 | ![]() | Crit → Hit | Atramedes (H) Blackwing Descent |
Weapon | ![]() | Al'Akir (H) Throne of the Four Winds | |
Off-Hand | ![]() | Haste → Mastery | Halfus Wyrmbreaker (H) The Bastion of Twilight |
Ranged | ![]() | Trash Mobs in Raids |
Pages in this Guide
1Introduction2Builds, Talents, Glyphs3Rotation and Cooldowns4Spell Summary5Stat Priority6Enchants, Consumables7Gear and Best in Slot8Leveling9Pre-Raid Gear
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