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Arcane Mage BiS Gear Level 16

The best gear a level 16 Arcane Mage can equip and actually obtain in World of Warcraft: Forever. Quest rewards only count once their quest can be accepted, so every item here is within reach at level 16.

Rankings updated 19 Oct 2026 Game build 1.60.1.70450 3,611 items considered

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Arcane Mage Gear Tables

Top 10 per slot, scored with Arcane stat weights. The percentage compares each item to the best one for the slot. Click a row for stats, sources and set bonuses; hover an item for its in-game tooltip.

Head – best Head for Arcane Mage

Score Lvl
  1. Restored Cloth Helm of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
    ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Intellect+1 Spirit

    Score 1.0 (Uncommon)

Neck – best Neck for Arcane Mage

Score Lvl
  1. Ephemeral Choker new in Forever, source unknown 100% 13
    ilvl 18 +5 Spirit

    Score 1.8 (Rare)

  2. Roadwatcher's Confidence new in Forever, source unknown 60% 15
    ilvl 20 +3 Spirit

    level estimated

    Score 1.1 (Uncommon)

  3. Restored Necklace of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 54% 1
    ilvl 1 +1 Intellect+1 Spirit

    Score 1.0 (Uncommon)

Shoulder – best Shoulder for Arcane Mage

Score Lvl
  1. Talbar Mantle Quest: In Nightmares · lvl 15 100% 15
    ilvl 26 30 Armor+4 Intellect+2 Stamina+1 Mana per 5 sec

    Quest: In Nightmares · lvl 15

    Score 3.3 (Uncommon)

  2. Restored Cloth Shoulders of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 29% 1
    ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Intellect+1 Spirit

    Score 1.0 (Uncommon)

Back – best Back for Arcane Mage

Score Lvl
  1. Shimmering Cloak of Arcane Wrath Container 100% 16
    ilvl 21 17 Armor+6 Arcane Damage

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 6.0 (Uncommon)

  2. Heavy Woolen Cloak Crafted: Tailoring 90% 16
    ilvl 21 17 Armor+4 Spirit+4 Spell Power

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 5.4 (Uncommon)

  3. Defender Cloak of Magic Container 67% 15
    ilvl 20 17 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  4. Scouting Cloak of Magic Container 67% 15
    ilvl 20 17 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  5. Greenweave Cloak of Magic Opened from item 67% 15
    ilvl 20 17 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  6. Buccaneer's Cape of Magic Container 67% 14
    ilvl 19 16 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Container

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  7. Rigid Cape of Magic unknown source 67% 14
    ilvl 19 16 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  8. Grunt's Cape of Magic unknown source 67% 14
    ilvl 19 16 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  9. Bandit Cloak of Magic Container 67% 13
    ilvl 18 16 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Pagan Cape of Magic unknown source 67% 13
    ilvl 18 16 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  11. Ritual Cape of Magic unknown source 67% 12
    ilvl 17 15 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  12. Outrunner's Cloak of Magic unknown source 67% 12
    ilvl 17 15 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  13. Crazed Firecaller's Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 63% 16
    ilvl 21 17 Armor+3 Intellect+4 Fire Damage

    Score 3.8 (Uncommon)

  14. Pearl-clasped Cloak Crafted: Tailoring 63% 14
    ilvl 19 16 Armor+3 Intellect+2 Spell Power

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 3.8 (Uncommon)

  15. Black Whelp Cloak Crafted: Leatherworking 50% 15
    ilvl 20 17 Armor+3 Spell Power

    Crafted: Leatherworking

    Score 3.0 (Uncommon)

Chest – best Chest for Arcane Mage

Score Lvl
  1. Filigreed Pearly Gown Crafted: Tailoring 100% 15
    ilvl 20 37 Armor+5 Intellect+4 Stamina+3 Spirit+9 Arcane Damage

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 13.5 (Rare)

  2. Filigreed Pristine Gown Crafted: Tailoring 70% 15
    ilvl 20 37 Armor+13 Healing+5 Spell Damage+5 Intellect+4 Stamina+3 Spirit

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 9.5 (Rare)

  3. Robes of the Disgraced Thane new in Forever, source unknown 70% 13
    ilvl 18 35 Armor+8 Spell Power+4 Spirit

    Score 9.4 (Rare)

  4. High Robe of the Adjudicator Quest: Assault on Fenris Isle · lvl 10 · Horde only 68% 10
    ilvl 24 38 Armor+2 Intellect+8 Spell Power

    Quest: Assault on Fenris Isle · lvl 10

    Score 9.2 (Uncommon)

  5. Aboriginal Vest of Arcane Wrath Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16 67% 15
    ilvl 20 34 Armor+9 Arcane Damage

    Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 9.0 (Uncommon)

  6. Willow Vest of Arcane Wrath Container 67% 14
    ilvl 19 33 Armor+9 Arcane Damage

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 9.0 (Uncommon)

  7. Filigreed Silky Gown Crafted: Tailoring 67% 15
    ilvl 20 37 Armor+5 Intellect+4 Stamina+3 Spirit+9 Frost Damage

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 9.0 (Rare)

  8. Filigreed Flame Gown Crafted: Tailoring 67% 15
    ilvl 20 37 Armor+5 Intellect+4 Stamina+3 Spirit+9 Fire Damage

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 9.0 (Rare)

  9. Gray Woolen Robe Crafted: Tailoring 52% 16
    ilvl 21 35 Armor+5 Intellect+4 Spell Power

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 7.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Aboriginal Robe of Magic unknown source 52% 15
    ilvl 20 34 Armor+7 Spell Power

    Score 7.0 (Uncommon)

  11. Willow Robe of Magic Container 52% 14
    ilvl 19 33 Armor+7 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 7.0 (Uncommon)

  12. Native Vest of Arcane Wrath unknown source 45% 11
    ilvl 16 29 Armor+6 Arcane Damage

    Score 6.0 (Uncommon)

  13. Simple Blouse of Arcane Wrath Container 45% 10
    ilvl 15 28 Armor+6 Arcane Damage

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 6.0 (Uncommon)

  14. Green Woolen Vest Crafted: Tailoring 40% 12
    ilvl 17 30 Armor+4 Spell Power+4 Spirit

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 5.4 (Uncommon)

  15. Native Robe of Magic unknown source 37% 11
    ilvl 16 29 Armor+5 Spell Power

    Score 5.0 (Uncommon)

  16. Simple Robe of Magic Container · Alliance only 37% 10
    ilvl 15 28 Armor+5 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 5.0 (Uncommon)

Wrist – best Wrist for Arcane Mage

Score Lvl
  1. Greenweave Bracers of Arcane Wrath Opened from item 100% 16
    ilvl 21 15 Armor+6 Arcane Damage

    Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 6.0 (Uncommon)

  2. Shimmering Bracers of Magic Container 67% 15
    ilvl 20 15 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  3. Pagan Bands of Magic unknown source 67% 14
    ilvl 19 14 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  4. Buccaneer's Bracers of Magic Container 67% 14
    ilvl 19 14 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Container

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  5. Ritual Bands of Magic unknown source 67% 13
    ilvl 18 14 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  6. Aetherwisp Bracers new in Forever, source unknown 50% 13
    ilvl 18 15 Armor+3 Spell Power+30 Bonus Armor

    Score 3.0 (Rare)

  7. Willow Bracers of Arcane Wrath Container 50% 10
    ilvl 15 12 Armor+3 Arcane Damage

    Container · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 3.0 (Uncommon)

  8. Owlbeard Bracers Quest: Earthen Arise · lvl 14 · Horde only 38% 14
    ilvl 20 15 Armor+2 Intellect+1 Stamina+1 Spell Power

    Quest: Earthen Arise · lvl 14

    Score 2.3 (Uncommon)

  9. Repurposed Hair Band new in Forever, source unknown 32% 15
    ilvl 20 15 Armor+2 Intellect+2 Spirit

    level estimated

    Score 1.9 (Uncommon)

  10. Featherbead Bracers Quest: Returning the Lost Satchel · lvl 9 · Horde only 30% 9
    ilvl 18 14 Armor+3 Intellect

    Quest: Returning the Lost Satchel · lvl 9

    Score 1.8 (Uncommon)

  11. Seer's Cuffs Container 22% 12
    ilvl 17 13 Armor+2 Spirit+1 Intellect

    Container

    Score 1.3 (Uncommon)

  12. Mystic's Bracelets unknown source 22% 12
    ilvl 17 13 Armor+2 Intellect+1 Stamina

    Score 1.3 (Uncommon)

  13. Crystalline Cuffs Drop: Taragaman the Hungerer · lvl 16 21% 13
    ilvl 18 15 Armor+3 Spirit+2 Stamina

    Drop: Taragaman the Hungerer · lvl 16

    Score 1.3 (Rare)

  14. Windsong Bangles new in Forever, source unknown 17% 8
    ilvl 13 11 Armor+1 Spell Power

    level estimated

    Score 1.0 (Uncommon)

  15. Restored Cloth Bracers of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 16% 1
    ilvl 1 1 Armor+1 Intellect+1 Spirit

    Score 1.0 (Uncommon)

  16. Timberland Armguards Quest: WANTED: Murkdeep! · lvl 15 · Alliance only 15% 15
    ilvl 18 14 Armor+2 Spirit+2 Stamina

    Quest: WANTED: Murkdeep! · lvl 15

    Score 0.9 (Uncommon)

  17. Ghostly Bracers unknown source · Alliance only 10% 5
    ilvl 10 8 Armor+1 Intellect

    Score 0.6 (Uncommon)

Hands – best Hands for Arcane Mage

Score Lvl
  1. Pearly Gloves Crafted: Tailoring 100% 15
    ilvl 20 23 Armor+3 Intellect+4 Stamina+7 Arcane Damage

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 9.2 (Rare)

  2. Jutebraid Gloves Quest: Horde Presence · lvl 15 · Horde only 98% 15
    ilvl 30 27 Armor+6 Spell Power+5 Intellect

    Quest: Horde Presence · lvl 15

    Score 9.0 (Uncommon)

  3. Ritual Gloves of Arcane Wrath unknown source 76% 15
    ilvl 20 21 Armor+7 Arcane Damage

    Score 7.0 (Uncommon)

  4. Buccaneer's Gloves of Arcane Wrath Container 76% 15
    ilvl 20 21 Armor+7 Arcane Damage

    Container

    Score 7.0 (Uncommon)

  5. Pristine Gloves Crafted: Tailoring 67% 15
    ilvl 20 23 Armor+11 Healing+4 Spell Damage+3 Intellect+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 6.2 (Rare)

  6. Silky Gloves Crafted: Tailoring 62% 15
    ilvl 20 23 Armor+3 Intellect+4 Stamina+7 Frost Damage

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 5.7 (Rare)

  7. Flame Gloves Crafted: Tailoring 62% 15
    ilvl 20 23 Armor+3 Intellect+4 Stamina+7 Fire Damage

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 5.7 (Rare)

  8. Magefist Gloves unknown source 51% 15
    ilvl 20 23 Armor+3 Stamina+4 Spirit+5 Intellect

    Score 4.7 (Rare)

  9. Apothecary Gloves Quest: Serpentbloom · lvl 14 · Horde only 43% 14
    ilvl 20 21 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Quest: Serpentbloom · lvl 14 · Quest: Dig Rat Stew · lvl 15

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Willow Gloves of Magic Container 43% 11
    ilvl 16 18 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  11. Aboriginal Gloves of Magic unknown source 43% 11
    ilvl 16 18 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  12. Adept's Gloves Drop: Elder Mystic Razorsnout · lvl 15 38% 12
    ilvl 17 21 Armor+5 Intellect+5 Stamina

    Drop: Elder Mystic Razorsnout · lvl 15

    Score 3.5 (Rare)

  13. Silkspun Gloves new in Forever, source unknown 37% 16
    ilvl 21 22 Armor+4 Spirit+2 Spell Damage

    Score 3.4 (Uncommon)

  14. Heavy Woolen Gloves Crafted: Tailoring 35% 12
    ilvl 17 19 Armor+2 Intellect+2 Spell Power

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  15. Evergreen Gloves Quest: Tharnariun's Hope · lvl 10 · Alliance only 27% 10
    ilvl 18 20 Armor+3 Intellect+2 Spirit

    Quest: Tharnariun's Hope · lvl 10

    Score 2.5 (Uncommon)

  16. Shadow Gloves Crafted: Tailoring 24% 15
    ilvl 20 23 Armor+3 Intellect+4 Stamina+7 Shadow Damage

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 2.2 (Rare)

  17. Shining Gloves Crafted: Tailoring · Alliance only 24% 15
    ilvl 20 23 Armor+3 Intellect+4 Stamina+7 Holy Damage

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 2.2 (Rare)

Waist – best Waist for Arcane Mage

Score Lvl
  1. Tuskwrap Belt new in Forever, source unknown 100% 16
    ilvl 21 22 Armor+6 Spell Power+5 Spirit

    Score 7.8 (Rare)

  2. Pagan Belt of Arcane Wrath unknown source 90% 16
    ilvl 21 20 Armor+7 Arcane Damage

    Score 7.0 (Uncommon)

  3. Buccaneer's Cord of Arcane Wrath Container 90% 15
    ilvl 20 19 Armor+7 Arcane Damage

    Container

    Score 7.0 (Uncommon)

  4. Novice Arcanist's Sash Crafted: Tailoring 79% 10
    ilvl 15 17 Armor+4 Spell Power+3 Intellect+3 Stamina

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 6.1 (Rare)

  5. Ritual Belt of Arcane Wrath unknown source 77% 14
    ilvl 19 18 Armor+6 Arcane Damage

    Score 6.0 (Uncommon)

  6. Novice Ardent's Sash Crafted: Tailoring 63% 10
    ilvl 15 17 Armor+6 Healing+2 Spell Damage+3 Intellect+3 Spirit

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 4.9 (Rare)

  7. Willow Belt of Magic Container 52% 11
    ilvl 16 16 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  8. Aboriginal Sash of Magic Container 52% 10
    ilvl 15 16 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Container

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  9. Relic Hunter Belt Quest: The Absent Minded Prospector · lvl 15 · Alliance only 40% 15
    ilvl 20 19 Armor+2 Strength+4 Intellect+2 Spirit

    Quest: The Absent Minded Prospector · lvl 15

    Score 3.1 (Uncommon)

  10. Wise Man's Belt Vendor: Aldren Cordon 39% 15
    ilvl 20 19 Armor+5 Intellect

    Vendor: Aldren Cordon · Vendor: Franklin Hamar · Vendor: Kiknikle

    Score 3.0 (Uncommon)

  11. Girdle of Nobility unknown source 35% 15
    ilvl 20 19 Armor+4 Intellect+3 Stamina

    Score 2.7 (Uncommon)

  12. Seer's Belt Container 31% 13
    ilvl 18 18 Armor+4 Intellect

    Container

    Score 2.4 (Uncommon)

  13. Grassland Sash Quest: Consumed by Hatred · lvl 14 · Horde only 27% 14
    ilvl 20 19 Armor+3 Stamina+3 Intellect

    Quest: Consumed by Hatred · lvl 14

    Score 2.1 (Uncommon)

  14. Worn Miner's Waistcord new in Forever, source unknown 26% 13
    ilvl 18 18 Armor+3 Intellect+2 Stamina

    level estimated

    Score 2.0 (Uncommon)

  15. Jackseed Belt Quest: Mura Runetotem · lvl 10 · Horde only 23% 10
    ilvl 15 16 Armor+3 Intellect

    Quest: Mura Runetotem · lvl 10

    Score 1.8 (Uncommon)

  16. Restored Cloth Belt of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 12% 1
    ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Intellect+1 Spirit

    Score 1.0 (Uncommon)

  17. Rat Cloth Belt unknown source · Alliance only 12% 10
    ilvl 15 16 Armor+2 Stamina+2 Spirit

    Score 0.9 (Uncommon)

Legs – best Legs for Arcane Mage

Score Lvl
  1. Ritual Leggings of Arcane Wrath unknown source 100% 16
    ilvl 21 30 Armor+10 Arcane Damage

    Score 10.0 (Uncommon)

  2. Silk-threaded Trousers Drop: Defias Evoker · lvl 17-18 70% 14
    ilvl 18 31 Armor+5 Agility+7 Spell Power

    Drop: Defias Evoker · lvl 17-18 · Drop: Defias Wizard · lvl 18-19

    Score 7.0 (Rare)

  3. Willow Pants of Arcane Wrath Container 70% 13
    ilvl 18 28 Armor+7 Arcane Damage

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 7.0 (Uncommon)

  4. Aboriginal Loincloth of Arcane Wrath unknown source 70% 12
    ilvl 17 27 Armor+7 Arcane Damage

    Score 7.0 (Uncommon)

  5. Colorful Kilt Crafted: Tailoring 68% 14
    ilvl 19 29 Armor+5 Spell Power+5 Spirit

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 6.8 (Uncommon)

  6. Embroidered Leggings new in Forever, source unknown 45% 16
    ilvl 21 30 Armor+5 Stamina+4 Spell Power

    level estimated

    Score 4.5 (Uncommon)

  7. Simple Britches of Magic Container 40% 9
    ilvl 14 23 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  8. Native Pants of Magic Container 40% 9
    ilvl 14 23 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Container

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  9. Pious Legwraps Quest: The Tower of Althalaxx · lvl 13 · Alliance only 33% 13
    ilvl 31 38 Armor+8 Stamina+7 Spirit

    Quest: The Tower of Althalaxx · lvl 13

    Score 3.3 (Uncommon)

  10. Handstitched Linen Britches Crafted: Tailoring 32% 9
    ilvl 14 23 Armor+2 Spell Power+2 Intellect

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 3.2 (Uncommon)

  11. Disciple's Pants of Arcane Wrath Container 30% 7
    ilvl 12 20 Armor+3 Arcane Damage

    Container

    Score 3.0 (Uncommon)

  12. Beaded Britches of Arcane Wrath Container 30% 6
    ilvl 11 18 Armor+3 Arcane Damage

    Container

    Score 3.0 (Uncommon)

  13. Stamped Trousers Quest: Wand to Bethor · lvl 12 · Horde only 29% 12
    ilvl 18 28 Armor+3 Intellect+3 Spirit

    Quest: Wand to Bethor · lvl 12

    Score 2.9 (Uncommon)

  14. Simple Kilt Crafted: Tailoring 23% 10
    ilvl 15 24 Armor+3 Stamina+2 Spell Power

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 2.3 (Uncommon)

  15. Mystic's Woolies unknown source 21% 14
    ilvl 19 29 Armor+6 Spirit

    Score 2.1 (Uncommon)

  16. Ghastly Trousers Quest: The Power to Destroy... · lvl 9 · Horde only 21% 9
    ilvl 18 28 Armor+3 Stamina+3 Intellect

    Quest: The Power to Destroy... · lvl 9

    Score 2.1 (Uncommon)

  17. Seer's Pants Container · Alliance only 21% 15
    ilvl 20 29 Armor+5 Spirit+3 Stamina

    Container

    Score 2.1 (Uncommon)

Feet – best Feet for Arcane Mage

Score Lvl
  1. Pearly Boots Crafted: Tailoring 100% 12
    ilvl 17 23 Armor+3 Intellect+4 Stamina+6 Arcane Damage

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 8.2 (Rare)

  2. Shimmering Boots of Arcane Wrath Container 85% 16
    ilvl 21 24 Armor+7 Arcane Damage

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 7.0 (Uncommon)

  3. Ritual Sandals of Arcane Wrath Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16 85% 15
    ilvl 20 23 Armor+7 Arcane Damage

    Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 7.0 (Uncommon)

  4. Buccaneer's Boots of Arcane Wrath Container 73% 14
    ilvl 19 22 Armor+6 Arcane Damage

    Container

    Score 6.0 (Uncommon)

  5. Red Woolen Boots Crafted: Tailoring 70% 15
    ilvl 20 23 Armor+5 Spirit+4 Spell Power

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 5.8 (Uncommon)

  6. Feather Padded Treads new in Forever, source unknown 68% 16
    ilvl 21 26 Armor+6 Stamina+5 Spell Power

    Score 5.6 (Rare)

  7. Pristine Boots Crafted: Tailoring 63% 12
    ilvl 17 23 Armor+9 Healing+3 Spell Damage+3 Intellect+4 Stamina

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 5.2 (Rare)

  8. Silky Boots Crafted: Tailoring 63% 12
    ilvl 17 23 Armor+3 Intellect+4 Stamina+6 Frost Damage

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 5.2 (Rare)

  9. Flame Boots Crafted: Tailoring 63% 12
    ilvl 17 23 Armor+3 Intellect+4 Stamina+6 Fire Damage

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 5.2 (Rare)

  10. Aboriginal Footwraps of Magic unknown source 49% 11
    ilvl 16 20 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  11. Willow Boots of Magic Container 49% 10
    ilvl 15 19 Armor+4 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  12. Woolen Boots Crafted: Tailoring 48% 14
    ilvl 19 22 Armor+2 Intellect+2 Spirit+2 Spell Power

    Crafted: Tailoring

    Score 3.9 (Uncommon)

  13. Empyrean Shoes new in Forever, source unknown 33% 10
    ilvl 15 19 Armor+2 Spell Power+2 Spirit

    level estimated

    Score 2.7 (Uncommon)

  14. Bluegill Sandals unknown source 32% 16
    ilvl 21 24 Armor+4 Spirit+2 Intellect

    Score 2.6 (Uncommon)

  15. Walking Boots unknown source 29% 15
    ilvl 20 23 Armor+4 Intellect+3 Agility

    Score 2.4 (Uncommon)

Finger – best Finger for Arcane Mage

Score Lvl
  1. Sludge-Stained Band new in Forever, source unknown 100% 16
    ilvl 21 +3 Spirit+3 Spell Power

    Score 4.1 (Uncommon)

  2. Seal of Wrynn Quest: An Audience with the King · lvl 16 · Alliance only 95% 16
    ilvl 31 +4 Stamina+3 Spirit+3 Agility+3 Strength+4 Intellect Unique

    Quest: An Audience with the King · lvl 16

    Score 3.9 (Rare)

  3. Volcanic Rock Ring Container 47% 16
    ilvl 21 +1 Stamina+3 Intellect

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 1.9 (Uncommon)

  4. Quartz Ring of the Owl Container 47% 15
    ilvl 20 +2 Intellect+2 Spirit

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 1.9 (Uncommon)

  5. Lead Band of the Owl Container 47% 15
    ilvl 20 +2 Intellect+2 Spirit

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 1.9 (Uncommon)

  6. Clergy Ring Quest: The Tower of Althalaxx · lvl 13 · Alliance only 28% 13
    ilvl 22 +1 Stamina+3 Spirit

    Quest: The Tower of Althalaxx · lvl 13

    Score 1.2 (Uncommon)

  7. Ring of Iron Will Quest: Howling in the Hills · lvl 15 · Alliance only 27% 15
    ilvl 25 +4 Stamina+2 Spirit

    Quest: Howling in the Hills · lvl 15

    Score 1.1 (Uncommon)

  8. The 1 Ring unknown source 26% 10
    ilvl 15 +1 Strength+1 Agility+1 Stamina+1 Spirit+1 Intellect

    Score 1.1 (Uncommon)

  9. Furlfeather Ring new in Forever, source unknown 25% 9
    ilvl 14 +2 Healing+1 Spell Damage

    Score 1.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Restored Ring of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 23% 1
    ilvl 1 +1 Intellect+1 Spirit

    Score 1.0 (Uncommon)

  11. Sustaining Ring Quest: Knowledge in the Deeps · lvl 10 · Alliance only 10% 10
    ilvl 25 +4 Stamina+4 Health per 5 sec

    Quest: Knowledge in the Deeps · lvl 10

    Score 0.4 (Uncommon)

  12. Ring of the Moon Container 7% 16
    ilvl 21 +1 Strength+3 Stamina

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 0.3 (Uncommon)

  13. Bounty Hunter's Ring Quest: Hezrul Bloodmark · lvl 11 · Horde only 2% 11
    ilvl 20 +1 Stamina+3 Agility

    Quest: Hezrul Bloodmark · lvl 11

    Score 0.1 (Uncommon)

Main Hand – best Main Hand for Arcane Mage

Score Lvl
  1. Fang of Magmatus new in Forever, source unknown 100% 13
    ilvl 18 7.9 DPS · Speed 1.70+4 Intellect+18 Spell Power

    Score 20.4 (Rare)

  2. Hook Dagger of Magic Container 77% 15
    ilvl 20 10.0 DPS · Speed 1.50+14 Spell Power+3 Intellect

    Container · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 15.8 (Uncommon)

  3. Keen Skinning Knife new in Forever, source unknown 65% 14
    ilvl 19 6.3 DPS · Speed 1.50+2 Intellect+12 Spell Power

    level estimated

    Score 13.2 (Uncommon)

  4. Kris of Orgrimmar Quest: Hidden Enemies · lvl 9 · Horde only 56% 9
    ilvl 18 8.0 DPS · Speed 1.50+4 Stamina+34 Healing+11 Spell Damage

    Quest: Hidden Enemies · lvl 9

    Score 11.4 (Rare)

  5. Northern Shortsword of Magic Container 55% 13
    ilvl 18 9.1 DPS · Speed 2.20+10 Spell Power+2 Intellect

    Container

    Score 11.2 (Uncommon)

  6. War Knife of Magic Container 55% 12
    ilvl 17 8.5 DPS · Speed 1.70+10 Spell Power+2 Intellect

    Container

    Score 11.2 (Uncommon)

  7. Raider Shortsword of Magic Container 55% 11
    ilvl 16 8.2 DPS · Speed 1.90+10 Spell Power+2 Intellect

    Container

    Score 11.2 (Uncommon)

  8. Curved Dagger of Magic Container 27% 9
    ilvl 14 7.2 DPS · Speed 1.60+5 Spell Power+1 Intellect

    Container

    Score 5.6 (Uncommon)

  9. Carving Knife of Magic Container 27% 6
    ilvl 11 5.9 DPS · Speed 1.60+5 Spell Power+1 Intellect

    Container

    Score 5.6 (Uncommon)

  10. Notched Shortsword of Magic Container 27% 5
    ilvl 10 5.5 DPS · Speed 2.10+5 Spell Power+1 Intellect

    Container

    Score 5.6 (Uncommon)

  11. Small Green Dagger Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1 20% 7
    ilvl 12 4.0 DPS · Speed 1.50+1 Stamina+4 Spell Power

    Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1 · Drop: Muad · lvl 10

    Score 4.1 (Uncommon)

  12. Searing Dagger new in Forever, source unknown 7% 13
    ilvl 18 8.1 DPS · Speed 1.60+4 Spirit

    Equip: Harmful spell casts sear the target for $1291570s1 Fire damage. [not scored]

    Score 1.4 (Rare)

  13. Restored Dagger of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 5% 1
    ilvl 1 1.2 DPS · Speed 1.70+1 Intellect+1 Spirit

    Score 1.0 (Uncommon)

  14. Restored Shortsword of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 5% 1
    ilvl 1 1.1 DPS · Speed 2.20+1 Intellect+1 Spirit

    Score 1.0 (Uncommon)

  15. Meathook Slicer new in Forever, source unknown 2% 15
    ilvl 20 13.6 DPS · Speed 1.80+5 Stamina

    Score 0.5 (Rare)

  16. Night Watch Shortsword unknown source · Alliance only 2% 15
    ilvl 20 13.5 DPS · Speed 2.60+4 Stamina

    Score 0.4 (Rare)

Off Hand – best Off Hand for Arcane Mage

Score Lvl
  1. Aboriginal Rod of Magic unknown source 100% 15
    ilvl 20 +4 Spell Power

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  2. Willow Branch of Magic Container 100% 14
    ilvl 19 +4 Spell Power

    Container · Opened from item

    Score 4.0 (Uncommon)

  3. Dwarven Tome new in Forever, source unknown 84% 12
    ilvl 17 +3 Spell Power+1 Spirit

    level estimated

    Score 3.4 (Uncommon)

  4. Mathystra Channeling Orb new in Forever, source unknown 83% 16
    ilvl 21 +3 Stamina+5 Intellect

    level estimated

    Score 3.3 (Rare)

  5. Simple Branch of Arcane Wrath Container 75% 10
    ilvl 15 +3 Arcane Damage

    Container

    Score 3.0 (Uncommon)

  6. Native Branch of Arcane Wrath Container 75% 10
    ilvl 15 +3 Arcane Damage

    Container

    Score 3.0 (Uncommon)

  7. Seer's Fine Stein Container 54% 16
    ilvl 21 +3 Intellect+1 Spirit

    Container

    Score 2.2 (Uncommon)

  8. Onu's Patience new in Forever, source unknown 51% 16
    ilvl 21 +3 Stamina+5 Spirit

    level estimated

    Score 2.1 (Rare)

  9. Tear of Grief Quest: For Love Eternal · lvl 11 · Alliance only 49% 11
    ilvl 16 +5 Intellect-3 Spirit

    Quest: For Love Eternal · lvl 11

    Score 2.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Spellbinder Orb Container 45% 12
    ilvl 17 +3 Intellect

    Container

    Score 1.8 (Uncommon)

  11. Grayson's Torch Quest: The Coastal Menace · lvl 15 35% 15
    ilvl 21 +4 Spirit

    Quest: The Coastal Menace · lvl 15

    Score 1.4 (Uncommon)

  12. Dim Torch unknown source 35% 5
    ilvl 10

    Equip: Increase the Spirit of nearby party members by $M1.

    Score 1.4 (Common)

  13. Tork Wrench Quest: Samophlange Manual · lvl 10 · Horde only 30% 10
    ilvl 19 +2 Strength+2 Intellect

    Quest: Samophlange Manual · lvl 10

    Score 1.2 (Uncommon)

  14. Nightglow Concoction Quest: A Recipe For Death · lvl 9 · Horde only 26% 9
    ilvl 18 +3 Spirit

    Quest: A Recipe For Death · lvl 9

    Score 1.1 (Uncommon)

  15. Disciple's Stein of Magic Container 25% 7
    ilvl 12 +1 Spell Power

    Container

    Score 1.0 (Uncommon)

  16. Beaded Orb of Magic Container 25% 5
    ilvl 10 +1 Spell Power

    Container

    Score 1.0 (Uncommon)

  17. Restored Bauble of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 24% 1
    ilvl 1 +1 Intellect+1 Spirit

    Score 1.0 (Uncommon)

Two-Hand – best Two-Hand for Arcane Mage

Score Lvl
  1. Crescent Staff Quest: Leaders of the Fang · lvl 11 · Horde only 100% 11
    ilvl 24 15.2 DPS · Speed 2.90+7 Intellect+7 Agility+7 Stamina+26 Spell Power

    Quest: Leaders of the Fang · lvl 11

    Score 30.9 (Rare)

  2. Staff of Orgrimmar Quest: Hidden Enemies · lvl 9 · Horde only 70% 9
    ilvl 18 11.8 DPS · Speed 3.30+6 Agility+6 Intellect+18 Spell Power

    Quest: Hidden Enemies · lvl 9

    Score 21.6 (Rare)

  3. Staff of Westfall Quest: The Defias Brotherhood · lvl 14 · Alliance only 68% 14
    ilvl 24 15.2 DPS · Speed 3.00+6 Spirit+5 Intellect+49 Healing+16 Spell Damage

    Equip: Movement speed increased by 2% in Elwynn Forest, Westfall, Redridge Mountains, and the Deadmines. [not scored]

    Quest: The Defias Brotherhood · lvl 14

    Score 21.1 (Rare)

  4. Staff of the Purifier Quest: The Tower of Althalaxx · lvl 13 · Alliance only 61% 13
    ilvl 23 11.4 DPS · Speed 3.70+8 Spirit+16 Spell Power

    Use: Purifies the friendly target, removing $m1 disease $leffect:effects; and $m2 poison $leffect:effects;. [not scored]

    Quest: The Tower of Althalaxx · lvl 13

    Score 18.8 (Uncommon)

  5. Golemheart Stave new in Forever, source unknown 58% 13
    ilvl 18 11.9 DPS · Speed 3.20+9 Fire Resistance+18 Spell Power

    Score 18.0 (Rare)

  6. Clear Crystal Rod Quest: Arachnophobia · lvl 15 · Horde only 56% 15
    ilvl 21 10.2 DPS · Speed 3.10+5 Intellect+4 Stamina+14 Spell Power

    Quest: Arachnophobia · lvl 15

    Score 17.4 (Uncommon)

  7. Medicine Staff of Magic Container 50% 14
    ilvl 19 12.6 DPS · Speed 2.50+12 Spell Power+6 Intellect

    Container

    Score 15.6 (Uncommon)

  8. Ceranium Rod Quest: The Weaver · lvl 10 · Horde only 48% 10
    ilvl 22 10.7 DPS · Speed 2.70+7 Stamina+14 Spell Power

    Quest: The Weaver · lvl 10

    Score 14.7 (Uncommon)

  9. Wind Rider Staff Quest: Cry of the Thunderhawk · lvl 10 · Horde only 46% 10
    ilvl 20 9.6 DPS · Speed 2.80+6 Spirit+12 Spell Power

    Quest: Cry of the Thunderhawk · lvl 10

    Score 14.1 (Uncommon)

  10. Defias Mage Staff Drop: Defias Magician · lvl 16-17 34% 13
    ilvl 16 7.9 DPS · Speed 2.80+4 Intellect+8 Spell Power

    Drop: Defias Magician · lvl 16-17

    Score 10.4 (Uncommon)

  11. Impcaster's Staff new in Forever, source unknown 30% 11
    ilvl 16 8.0 DPS · Speed 2.50+4 Spirit+8 Spell Power

    Score 9.4 (Uncommon)

  12. Staff of Nobles unknown source 29% 15
    ilvl 20 9.8 DPS · Speed 3.20+2 Stamina+5 Spirit+23 Healing+7 Spell Damage

    Score 9.0 (Uncommon)

  13. Cauldron Stirrer Quest: Apothecary Zamah · lvl 10 · Horde only 27% 10
    ilvl 15 7.4 DPS · Speed 3.10+4 Stamina+8 Spell Power

    Quest: Apothecary Zamah · lvl 10

    Score 8.4 (Uncommon)

  14. Staff of Conjuring unknown source 26% 10
    ilvl 15 7.5 DPS · Speed 3.00+8 Spell Power

    Use: Conjures food to eat. [not scored]

    Score 8.0 (Uncommon)

  15. Skyseeker's Greatstaff new in Forever, source unknown 25% 10
    ilvl 15 7.5 DPS · Speed 2.00+3 Intellect+3 Spirit+15 Healing+5 Spell Damage

    Score 7.9 (Uncommon)

  16. Sturdy Quarterstaff of Magic Container 25% 8
    ilvl 13 8.9 DPS · Speed 2.80+6 Spell Power+3 Intellect

    Container

    Score 7.8 (Uncommon)

  17. Felweaver's Staff new in Forever, source unknown 25% 8
    ilvl 13 6.7 DPS · Speed 2.60+3 Intellect+6 Spell Power

    Score 7.8 (Uncommon)

  18. Oakthrush Staff Quest: The Fragments Within · lvl 12 · Alliance only 24% 12
    ilvl 14 7.1 DPS · Speed 2.80+2 Stamina+2 Intellect+6 Spell Power

    Quest: The Fragments Within · lvl 12

    Score 7.4 (Uncommon)

  19. Apprentice's Spellstaff new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 17% 7
    ilvl 12 6.4 DPS · Speed 2.20+2 Intellect+4 Spell Power

    level estimated

    Score 5.2 (Uncommon)

  20. Makeshift Stormcaller new in Forever, source unknown · Alliance only 17% 6
    ilvl 11 5.8 DPS · Speed 3.30+2 Intellect+4 Spell Power

    level estimated

    Score 5.2 (Uncommon)

  21. Lesser Staff of the Spire unknown source · Alliance only 12% 15
    ilvl 20 13.1 DPS · Speed 3.40+6 Intellect

    Score 3.6 (Uncommon)

Ranged – best Ranged for Arcane Mage

Score Lvl
  1. Skycaller Container 100% 16
    ilvl 21 21.6 DPS · Speed 1.60+6 Arcane Damage

    Container

    Score 16.8 (Rare)

  2. Branding Rod Quest: Isha Awak · lvl 10 · Horde only 83% 10
    ilvl 27 21.6 DPS · Speed 1.60+2 Spell Power+2 Intellect

    Quest: Isha Awak · lvl 10

    Score 14.0 (Uncommon)

  3. Sizzle Stick Quest: Deviate Eradication · lvl 15 64% 15
    ilvl 23 17.7 DPS · Speed 1.70+2 Spell Power

    Quest: Deviate Eradication · lvl 15

    Score 10.8 (Uncommon)

  4. Greater Magic Wand Crafted: Enchanting 64% 13
    ilvl 23 17.5 DPS · Speed 1.80+2 Spell Power

    Crafted: Enchanting

    Score 10.8 (Uncommon)

  5. Torchlight Wand Quest: The Coastal Menace · lvl 15 59% 15
    ilvl 21 15.8 DPS · Speed 1.30+2 Spell Power

    Quest: The Coastal Menace · lvl 15

    Score 9.9 (Uncommon)

  6. Deepblaze new in Forever, source unknown 55% 13
    ilvl 18 18.5 DPS · Speed 1.70+3 Fire Resistance

    level estimated

    Score 9.3 (Rare)

  7. Sable Wand Quest: Underground Assault · lvl 15 · Alliance only 55% 15
    ilvl 22 16.9 DPS · Speed 1.80+2 Spirit

    Quest: Underground Assault · lvl 15

    Score 9.2 (Uncommon)

  8. Whelpfire Wand new in Forever, source unknown 54% 15
    ilvl 20 15.3 DPS · Speed 1.90+3 Fire Damage

    Score 9.1 (Uncommon)

  9. Wand of Decay Quest: Beren's Peril · lvl 16 · Horde only 54% 16
    ilvl 21 15.7 DPS · Speed 1.50+2 Intellect

    Quest: Beren's Peril · lvl 16

    Score 9.0 (Uncommon)

  10. Flaring Baton Quest: The Escape · lvl 13 48% 13
    ilvl 18 13.7 DPS · Speed 1.90+2 Intellect

    Quest: The Escape · lvl 13

    Score 8.0 (Uncommon)

  11. Moonstone Wand Quest: The Blackwood Corrupted · lvl 15 · Alliance only 48% 15
    ilvl 18 13.6 DPS · Speed 1.80+2 Intellect

    Quest: The Blackwood Corrupted · lvl 15

    Score 8.0 (Uncommon)

  12. Opaque Wand Container 45% 15
    ilvl 20 15.0 DPS · Speed 1.40+3 Holy Damage

    Container · Drop: Lord Sinslayer · lvl 16

    Score 7.5 (Uncommon)

  13. Dwarven Flamestick Quest: Gathering Idols · lvl 13 · Alliance only 45% 13
    ilvl 18 13.6 DPS · Speed 1.80+2 Spirit

    Quest: Gathering Idols · lvl 13

    Score 7.5 (Uncommon)

  14. Spark of the People's Militia Quest: The People's Militia · lvl 9 · Alliance only 44% 9
    ilvl 17 12.8 DPS · Speed 1.80+1 Spell Power

    Quest: The People's Militia · lvl 9

    Score 7.4 (Uncommon)

  15. Gloom Wand Vendor: Ardwyn Cailen 43% 16
    ilvl 21 14.4 DPS · Speed 1.80

    Vendor: Ardwyn Cailen · Vendor: Harick Boulderdrum

    Score 7.2 (Common)

  16. Moongazer's Wand new in Forever, source unknown 43% 14
    ilvl 19 14.4 DPS · Speed 1.70

    Equip: Increases intellect by 5 at night. [not scored]

    Score 7.2 (Uncommon)

  17. Cinder Wand Quest: Arugal's Folly · lvl 9 · Horde only 41% 9
    ilvl 16 11.8 DPS · Speed 1.40+1 Spell Power

    Quest: Arugal's Folly · lvl 9

    Score 6.9 (Uncommon)

  18. Blazing Wand Container 41% 12
    ilvl 17 12.7 DPS · Speed 1.50+1 Fire Damage

    Container

    Score 6.8 (Uncommon)

  19. Smoldering Wand Vendor: Zane Bradford · Horde only 40% 15
    ilvl 20 13.4 DPS · Speed 1.60

    Vendor: Zane Bradford · Vendor: Katis

    Score 6.7 (Common)

Arcane Mage BiS at a glance

Head Restored Cloth Helm of the Owl Neck Ephemeral Choker Shoulder Talbar Mantle Back Shimmering Cloak of Arcane Wrath Chest Filigreed Pearly Gown Wrist Greenweave Bracers of Arcane Wrath Hands Pearly Gloves Waist Tuskwrap Belt Legs Ritual Leggings of Arcane Wrath Feet Pearly Boots Finger Sludge-Stained Band Main Hand Fang of Magmatus Off Hand Aboriginal Rod of Magic Two-Hand Crescent Staff Ranged Skycaller

New at level 16

Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 16.

Arcane Stat Priority

Each item's score is the sum of its stats times these weights (main stat = 1.0, ratings per point). On-use effects count at their average uptime and set bonuses are shared across the pieces you can collect. How rankings work.

Hit Rating1.20 › Spell Power1.0 › Spell Damage1.0 › Arcane Damage1.0 › Haste Rating0.90 › Crit Rating0.85 › Mana per 5 sec0.70 › Intellect0.60 › Frost Damage0.50 › Fire Damage0.50 › Wand DPS0.50 › Spirit0.35 › Spell Penetration0.20 › Stamina0.10

Arcane Mage Leveling Gear

Best in slot at every stage of the journey to 60.

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