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Frost Arcane Mage BiS Gear Level 8
The best gear a level 8 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 8.
Rankings updated 19 Oct 2026 Game build 1.60.1.70450 3,611 items considered
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-
BiS Restored Cloth Helm of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Intellect+1 SpiritScore 1.0 (Uncommon)
Neck – best Neck for Arcane Mage
Score Lvl-
BiS Restored Necklace of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
ilvl 1 +1 Intellect+1 SpiritScore 1.0 (Uncommon)
Shoulder – best Shoulder for Arcane Mage
Score Lvl-
BiS Restored Cloth Shoulders of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Intellect+1 SpiritScore 1.0 (Uncommon)
Back – best Back for Arcane Mage
Score Lvl-
BiS Reinforced Linen Cape Crafted: Tailoring 100% 7
ilvl 12 11 Armor+1 Spell PowerCrafted: Tailoring
Score 1.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Restored Cloak of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 95% 1
ilvl 1 1 Armor+1 Intellect+1 SpiritScore 1.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Warm Cloak Drop: Sister Hatelash · lvl 11 35% 8
ilvl 13 12 Armor+1 SpiritDrop: Sister Hatelash · lvl 11
Score 0.4 (Uncommon)
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BiS Shal'ma's Shawl new in Forever, source unknown 35% 6
ilvl 11 10 Armor+1 SpiritScore 0.4 (Uncommon)
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BiS Wispy Cloak unknown source 35% 5
ilvl 10 10 Armor+1 SpiritScore 0.4 (Uncommon)
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BiS Forest Oracle's Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 10% 6
ilvl 11 10 Armor+1 Staminalevel estimated
Score 0.1 (Uncommon)
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BiS Hunter's Simple Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 10% 3
ilvl 8 8 Armor+1 Staminalevel estimated
Score 0.1 (Uncommon)
Chest – best Chest for Arcane Mage
Score Lvl-
BiS Disciple's Robe of Magic Container 100% 8
ilvl 13 25 Armor+4 Spell PowerContainer · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20
Score 4.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Apprentice Wizard's Gown new in Forever, source unknown 80% 8
ilvl 13 25 Armor+2 Intellect+2 Spell Powerlevel estimated
Score 3.2 (Uncommon)
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BiS Beaded Wraps of Arcane Wrath Container 75% 6
ilvl 11 21 Armor+3 Arcane DamageContainer
Score 3.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Harvester's Robe Quest: The Killing Fields · lvl 8 · Alliance only 68% 8
ilvl 15 28 Armor+2 Spell Power+2 SpiritQuest: The Killing Fields · lvl 8
Score 2.7 (Uncommon)
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BiS Elder's Tunic new in Forever, source unknown 60% 8
ilvl 13 25 Armor+4 Intellectlevel estimated
Score 2.4 (Uncommon)
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BiS Red Linen Vest Crafted: Tailoring 55% 7
ilvl 12 23 Armor+2 Intellect+1 Spell PowerCrafted: Tailoring
Score 2.2 (Uncommon)
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BiS Beaded Robe of Magic Container 50% 6
ilvl 11 21 Armor+2 Spell PowerContainer
Score 2.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Blue Linen Vest Crafted: Tailoring 43% 7
ilvl 12 23 Armor+2 Spirit+1 Spell PowerCrafted: Tailoring
Score 1.7 (Uncommon)
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BiS Ancestral Tunic Container 33% 8
ilvl 13 25 Armor+2 Intellect+1 StaminaContainer
Score 1.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Ancestral Robe unknown source 33% 8
ilvl 13 25 Armor+2 Intellect+1 StaminaScore 1.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Disciple's Vest of Intellect Container 30% 8
ilvl 13 25 Armor+2 IntellectContainer · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20
Score 1.2 (Uncommon)
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BiS Cloudy Stormsewn Vest Crafted: Tailoring 30% 7
ilvl 12 23 Armor+2 IntellectCrafted: Tailoring
Score 1.2 (Uncommon)
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BiS Azure Stormsewn Vest Crafted: Tailoring 30% 7
ilvl 12 23 Armor+2 IntellectCrafted: Tailoring
Score 1.2 (Uncommon)
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BiS Journeyman's Robe Container 30% 6
ilvl 11 21 Armor+2 IntellectContainer
Score 1.2 (Uncommon)
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BiS Restored Cloth Vest of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 24% 1
ilvl 1 3 Armor+1 Intellect+1 SpiritScore 1.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Journeyman's Vest Container · Horde only 18% 6
ilvl 11 21 Armor+2 SpiritContainer
Score 0.7 (Uncommon)
Wrist – best Wrist for Arcane Mage
Score Lvl-
BiS Windsong Bangles new in Forever, source unknown 100% 8
ilvl 13 11 Armor+1 Spell Powerlevel estimated
Score 1.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Restored Cloth Bracers of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 95% 1
ilvl 1 1 Armor+1 Intellect+1 SpiritScore 1.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Ghostly Bracers unknown source 60% 5
ilvl 10 8 Armor+1 IntellectScore 0.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Cloudy Stormsewn Cuffs Crafted: Tailoring 60% 5
ilvl 10 8 Armor+1 IntellectCrafted: Tailoring
Score 0.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Azure Stormsewn Cuffs Crafted: Tailoring 60% 5
ilvl 10 8 Armor+1 IntellectCrafted: Tailoring
Score 0.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Green Linen Bracers Crafted: Tailoring 35% 7
ilvl 12 10 Armor+1 SpiritCrafted: Tailoring
Score 0.4 (Uncommon)
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BiS Mogra's Friendship Bracelet new in Forever, source unknown 35% 5
ilvl 10 8 Armor+1 Spiritlevel estimated
Score 0.4 (Uncommon)
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BiS Al'Aketh Cuffs new in Forever, source unknown 35% 4
ilvl 9 8 Armor+1 SpiritScore 0.4 (Uncommon)
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BiS Silver-lined Bracers unknown source 10% 7
ilvl 12 10 Armor+1 StaminaScore 0.1 (Uncommon)
Hands – best Hands for Arcane Mage
Score Lvl-
BiS Heavy Linen Gloves Crafted: Tailoring 100% 5
ilvl 10 12 Armor+1 Spell PowerCrafted: Tailoring
Score 1.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Restored Cloth Handwraps of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 95% 1
ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Intellect+1 SpiritScore 1.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Broken Cultist Gloves new in Forever, source unknown 70% 8
ilvl 13 15 Armor+2 Spiritlevel estimated
Score 0.7 (Uncommon)
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BiS Sorrowsong Gloves new in Forever, source unknown 60% 6
ilvl 11 13 Armor+1 Intellectlevel estimated
Score 0.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Geolord's Mitts new in Forever, source unknown 60% 6
ilvl 11 13 Armor+1 IntellectScore 0.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Skyseer's Gloves new in Forever, source unknown 60% 6
ilvl 11 13 Armor+1 IntellectScore 0.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Cloudy Stormsewn Handwraps Crafted: Tailoring 35% 6
ilvl 11 13 Armor+1 SpiritCrafted: Tailoring
Score 0.4 (Uncommon)
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BiS Azure Stormsewn Handwraps Crafted: Tailoring 35% 6
ilvl 11 13 Armor+1 SpiritCrafted: Tailoring
Score 0.4 (Uncommon)
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BiS Al'Aketh Handwraps new in Forever, source unknown 10% 5
ilvl 10 12 Armor+1 StaminaScore 0.1 (Uncommon)
Waist – best Waist for Arcane Mage
Score Lvl-
BiS Restored Cloth Belt of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Intellect+1 SpiritScore 1.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Sash of Sorrow new in Forever, source unknown 63% 6
ilvl 11 12 Armor+1 Intellectlevel estimated
Score 0.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Al'Aketh Cord new in Forever, source unknown 63% 4
ilvl 9 10 Armor+1 IntellectScore 0.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Skyseer's Belt new in Forever, source unknown 37% 5
ilvl 10 11 Armor+1 SpiritScore 0.4 (Uncommon)
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BiS Cloudy Stormsewn Cord Crafted: Tailoring 11% 5
ilvl 10 11 Armor+1 StaminaCrafted: Tailoring
Score 0.1 (Uncommon)
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BiS Azure Stormsewn Cord Crafted: Tailoring 11% 5
ilvl 10 11 Armor+1 StaminaCrafted: Tailoring
Score 0.1 (Uncommon)
Legs – best Legs for Arcane Mage
Score Lvl-
BiS Disciple's Pants of Arcane Wrath Container 100% 7
ilvl 12 20 Armor+3 Arcane DamageContainer
Score 3.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Beaded Britches of Arcane Wrath Container 100% 6
ilvl 11 18 Armor+3 Arcane DamageContainer
Score 3.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Shadowgale Pants new in Forever, source unknown 67% 6
ilvl 11 18 Armor+2 Spell Powerlevel estimated
Score 2.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Rancher's Trousers Quest: Protecting the Herd · lvl 6 · Alliance only 45% 6
ilvl 12 20 Armor+1 Spell Power+1 SpiritQuest: Protecting the Herd · lvl 6
Score 1.4 (Uncommon)
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BiS Patchwing Pants new in Forever, source unknown 40% 6
ilvl 11 18 Armor+2 Intellectlevel estimated
Score 1.2 (Uncommon)
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BiS Ancestral Woollies Container 35% 8
ilvl 13 22 Armor+3 SpiritContainer
Score 1.1 (Uncommon)
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BiS Brown Linen Pants Crafted: Tailoring 33% 5
ilvl 10 17 Armor+1 Spell PowerCrafted: Tailoring
Score 1.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Restored Cloth Pants of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 32% 1
ilvl 1 3 Armor+1 Intellect+1 SpiritScore 1.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Al'Aketh Leggings new in Forever, source unknown 23% 6
ilvl 11 18 Armor+2 SpiritScore 0.7 (Uncommon)
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BiS Journeyman's Pants Container 12% 5
ilvl 10 17 Armor+1 SpiritContainer
Score 0.4 (Uncommon)
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BiS Foreman Pants unknown source 7% 8
ilvl 13 22 Armor+2 Strength+2 StaminaScore 0.2 (Uncommon)
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BiS Cloudy Stormsewn Leggings Crafted: Tailoring 7% 7
ilvl 12 20 Armor+2 StaminaCrafted: Tailoring
Score 0.2 (Uncommon)
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BiS Azure Stormsewn Leggings Crafted: Tailoring 7% 7
ilvl 12 20 Armor+2 StaminaCrafted: Tailoring
Score 0.2 (Uncommon)
Feet – best Feet for Arcane Mage
Score Lvl-
BiS Restored Cloth Shoes of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Intellect+1 SpiritScore 1.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Windswept Slippers new in Forever, source unknown 74% 8
ilvl 13 17 Armor+2 Spiritlevel estimated
Score 0.7 (Uncommon)
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BiS Ghostfang's Steps new in Forever, source unknown 74% 7
ilvl 12 16 Armor+2 SpiritScore 0.7 (Uncommon)
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BiS Al'Aketh Shoes new in Forever, source unknown 63% 5
ilvl 10 13 Armor+1 IntellectScore 0.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Cloudy Stormsewn Shoes Crafted: Tailoring 37% 6
ilvl 11 14 Armor+1 SpiritCrafted: Tailoring
Score 0.4 (Uncommon)
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BiS Azure Stormsewn Shoes Crafted: Tailoring 37% 6
ilvl 11 14 Armor+1 SpiritCrafted: Tailoring
Score 0.4 (Uncommon)
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BiS Linen Boots Crafted: Tailoring 21% 8
ilvl 13 17 Armor+2 StaminaCrafted: Tailoring
Score 0.2 (Uncommon)
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BiS Skyseer's Slippers new in Forever, source unknown 11% 5
ilvl 10 13 Armor+1 StaminaScore 0.1 (Uncommon)
Finger – best Finger for Arcane Mage
Score Lvl-
BiS Restored Ring of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
ilvl 1 +1 Intellect+1 SpiritScore 1.0 (Uncommon)
Main Hand – best Main Hand for Arcane Mage
Score Lvl-
BiS Carving Knife of Magic Container 100% 6
ilvl 11 5.9 DPS · Speed 1.60+5 Spell Power+1 IntellectContainer
Score 5.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Notched Shortsword of Magic Container 100% 5
ilvl 10 5.5 DPS · Speed 2.10+5 Spell Power+1 IntellectContainer
Score 5.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Small Green Dagger Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1 73% 7
ilvl 12 4.0 DPS · Speed 1.50+1 Stamina+4 Spell PowerDrop: Young Wolf · lvl 1 · Drop: Muad · lvl 10
Score 4.1 (Uncommon)
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BiS Restored Dagger of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 17% 1
ilvl 1 1.2 DPS · Speed 1.70+1 Intellect+1 SpiritScore 1.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Restored Shortsword of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 17% 1
ilvl 1 1.1 DPS · Speed 2.20+1 Intellect+1 SpiritScore 1.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Jeweled Dagger unknown source 2% 7
ilvl 12 6.6 DPS · Speed 1.60+1 StaminaScore 0.1 (Uncommon)
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BiS Militia Sword new in Forever, source unknown 2% 7
ilvl 12 6.4 DPS · Speed 2.50+1 Staminalevel estimated
Score 0.1 (Uncommon)
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BiS A'sharahm, the Roiling Tempest new in Forever, source unknown 2% 7
ilvl 12 6.3 DPS · Speed 2.40+1 Staminalevel estimated
Score 0.1 (Uncommon)
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BiS Tim's Lost Rib new in Forever, source unknown 2% 7
ilvl 12 6.2 DPS · Speed 1.70+1 Agility+1 Staminalevel estimated
Score 0.1 (Uncommon)
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BiS Keen Machete unknown source 2% 5
ilvl 10 4.2 DPS · Speed 1.80+1 StaminaScore 0.1 (Common)
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BiS Brushwood Blade Quest: Druid of the Claw · lvl 3 · Alliance only 2% 3
ilvl 10 5.3 DPS · Speed 3.00+1 StaminaQuest: Druid of the Claw · lvl 3
Score 0.1 (Uncommon)
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BiS Scarlet Dagger new in Forever, source unknown 2% 5
ilvl 10 5.3 DPS · Speed 1.60+1 StaminaScore 0.1 (Uncommon)
Off Hand – best Off Hand for Arcane Mage
Score Lvl-
BiS Dim Torch unknown source 100% 5
ilvl 10Equip: Increase the Spirit of nearby party members by $M1.
Score 1.4 (Common)
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BiS Disciple's Stein of Magic Container 71% 7
ilvl 12 +1 Spell PowerContainer
Score 1.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Beaded Orb of Magic Container 71% 5
ilvl 10 +1 Spell PowerContainer
Score 1.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Restored Bauble of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 68% 1
ilvl 1 +1 Intellect+1 SpiritScore 1.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Ancestral Orb Container 43% 7
ilvl 12 +1 IntellectContainer
Score 0.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Journeyman's Stave Container 7% 5
ilvl 10 +1 StaminaContainer
Score 0.1 (Uncommon)
Two-Hand – best Two-Hand for Arcane Mage
Score Lvl-
BiS Sturdy Quarterstaff of Magic Container 100% 8
ilvl 13 8.9 DPS · Speed 2.80+6 Spell Power+3 IntellectContainer
Score 7.8 (Uncommon)
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BiS Felweaver's Staff new in Forever, source unknown 100% 8
ilvl 13 6.7 DPS · Speed 2.60+3 Intellect+6 Spell PowerScore 7.8 (Uncommon)
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BiS Darkwood Staff Quest: The Family Crypt · lvl 7 · Horde only 81% 7
ilvl 13 6.7 DPS · Speed 3.20+3 Stamina+6 Spell PowerQuest: The Family Crypt · lvl 7
Score 6.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Apprentice's Spellstaff new in Forever, source unknown 67% 7
ilvl 12 6.4 DPS · Speed 2.20+2 Intellect+4 Spell Powerlevel estimated
Score 5.2 (Uncommon)
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BiS Makeshift Stormcaller new in Forever, source unknown 67% 6
ilvl 11 5.8 DPS · Speed 3.30+2 Intellect+4 Spell Powerlevel estimated
Score 5.2 (Uncommon)
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BiS Gritroot Staff Quest: The Relics of Wakening · lvl 4 · Alliance only 27% 4
ilvl 10 5.4 DPS · Speed 2.60+1 Stamina+2 Spell PowerQuest: The Relics of Wakening · lvl 4
Score 2.1 (Uncommon)
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BiS Chipped Spellstaff new in Forever, source unknown 27% 3
ilvl 8 4.1 DPS · Speed 2.80+1 Stamina+2 Spell PowerScore 2.1 (Uncommon)
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BiS Restored Greatstaff of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 12% 1
ilvl 1 1.6 DPS · Speed 3.10+1 Intellect+1 SpiritScore 1.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Balanced Quarterstaff new in Forever, source unknown 12% 8
ilvl 13 8.9 DPS · Speed 2.20+2 Spirit+2 Staminalevel estimated
Score 0.9 (Uncommon)
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BiS Wrathroot new in Forever, source unknown 8% 5
ilvl 10 7.1 DPS · Speed 3.30+1 IntellectScore 0.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Balanced Fighting Stick Quest: Wanted: "Hogger" · lvl 5 · Alliance only 3% 5
ilvl 13 8.9 DPS · Speed 2.20+2 Agility+2 StaminaQuest: Wanted: "Hogger" · lvl 5
Score 0.2 (Uncommon)
Ranged – best Ranged for Arcane Mage
Score Lvl-
BiS Lesser Magic Wand Crafted: Enchanting 100% 5
ilvl 15 11.3 DPS · Speed 1.50+1 Spell PowerCrafted: Enchanting
Score 6.7 (Uncommon)
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BiS Elven Wand Quest: Bashal'Aran · lvl 7 · Alliance only 79% 7
ilvl 13 9.4 DPS · Speed 1.60+1 IntellectQuest: Bashal'Aran · lvl 7
Score 5.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Wisesight Wand new in Forever, source unknown 75% 7
ilvl 12 8.8 DPS · Speed 1.70+1 IntellectScore 5.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Fire Wand Container 72% 7
ilvl 12 8.7 DPS · Speed 1.50+1 Fire DamageContainer
Score 4.8 (Uncommon)
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BiS Riptear's Spare Arm new in Forever, source unknown 71% 8
ilvl 13 9.4 DPS · Speed 1.70level estimated
Score 4.7 (Uncommon)
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BiS Windbough Wand new in Forever, source unknown 63% 5
ilvl 10 7.2 DPS · Speed 1.60+1 Intellectlevel estimated
Score 4.2 (Uncommon)
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BiS Restored Wand of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 34% 1
ilvl 1 2.7 DPS · Speed 1.70+1 Intellect+1 SpiritScore 2.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Alchemist's Wand new in Forever, source unknown 33% 2
ilvl 7 4.4 DPS · Speed 1.80level estimated
Score 2.2 (Common)
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BiS Dowsing Rod new in Forever, source unknown 31% 1
ilvl 6 4.2 DPS · Speed 1.20Score 2.1 (Common)
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BiS Novice's Practice Wand Crafted: Enchanting 30% 1
ilvl 6 4.0 DPS · Speed 1.50Crafted: Enchanting
Score 2.0 (Common)
Arcane Mage BiS at a glance
Head Restored Cloth Helm of the Owl 
Neck Restored Necklace of the Owl 
Shoulder Restored Cloth Shoulders of the Owl 
Back Reinforced Linen Cape 
Chest Disciple's Robe of Magic 
Wrist Windsong Bangles 
Hands Heavy Linen Gloves 
Waist Restored Cloth Belt of the Owl 
Legs Disciple's Pants of Arcane Wrath 
Feet Restored Cloth Shoes of the Owl 
Finger Restored Ring of the Owl 
Main Hand Carving Knife of Magic 
Off Hand Dim Torch 
Two-Hand Sturdy Quarterstaff of Magic 
Ranged Lesser Magic Wand New at level 8
Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 8.
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.
Arcane Mage Leveling Gear
Best in slot at every stage of the journey to 60.