Where do I get Arcane Mage Phase 5 gear?

The best gear comes from raid drops, Badge of Justice vendor, arena, and crafted items. See the full list above with item sources for each slot.

What enchants and gems should Arcane Mage use in Phase 5?

Each slot has a recommended enchant and gem shown next to the item. Enchants and gems are chosen based on the stat priority for Arcane Mage in TBC Classic.

Arcane Mage Phase 5 BiS

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Arcane Mage Phase 5 BiS Guide

✨ Based on what the top 218 WarcraftLogs Arcane Mage parsers actually wear in Phase 5 — ranked by usage, not theorycraft.

Phase 5 (Sunwell) Arcane Mage BiS (Sunwell Plateau) features Sunflare main-hand with Heart of the Pit off-hand. Cowl of Tirisfal, Mantle of Tirisfal, Robes of Ghostly Hatred form the armor core. Hex Shrunken Head and Hex Shrunken Head are the top trinkets. Brooch of Nature's Mercy and Loop of Forged Power fill key jewelry slots. Wand of the Demonsoul fills the ranged slot.

Arcane Mage Phase 5 BiS Items — Quick Reference

Head: Cowl of Tirisfal (Lady Vashj — Serpentshrine Cavern)
Neck: Amulet of Unfettered Magics (Eredar Twins — Sunwell Plateau)
Shoulder: Mantle of Tirisfal (Void Reaver — Tempest Keep)
Back: Tattered Cape of Antonidas (Kil'Jaeden — Sunwell Plateau)
Chest: Robes of Ghostly Hatred (M'uru — Sunwell Plateau)
Wrist: Bracers of the Tempest (Kalecgos — Sunwell Plateau)
Hands: Gloves of Tyri's Power (Kil'Jaeden — Sunwell Plateau)
Waist: Belt of the Tempest (Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau)
Legs: Leggings of Calamity (Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau)
Feet: Boots of the Tempest (Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau)
Ring: Band of the Eternal Sage (The Scale of the Sands — Exalted)
Ring: Loop of Forged Power (Jewelcrafting (365) — 46122)
Trinket: Shifting Naaru Sliver (M'uru — Sunwell Plateau)
Trinket: The Skull of Gul'dan (Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple)
Ranged/Relic: Wand of the Demonsoul (Trash Drop — Sunwell Plateau)
Weapon: Sunflare (Kil'Jaeden — Sunwell Plateau)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BiS for Arcane Mage in Phase 5?: Phase 5 (Sunwell) Arcane Mage BiS (Sunwell Plateau) features Sunflare main-hand with Heart of the Pit off-hand. Cowl of Tirisfal, Mantle of Tirisfal, Robes of Ghostly Hatred form the armor core. Hex Shrunken Head and Hex Shrunken Head are the top trinkets. Brooch of Nature's Mercy and Loop of Forged Power fill key jewelry slots. Wand of the Demonsoul fills the ranged slot.
Where do I get Arcane Mage Phase 5 gear?: The best gear comes from raid drops, Badge of Justice vendor, arena, and crafted items. See the full list above with item sources for each slot.
What enchants and gems should Arcane Mage use in Phase 5?: Each slot has a recommended enchant and gem shown next to the item. Enchants and gems are chosen based on the stat priority for Arcane Mage in TBC Classic.

This Arcane Mage Phase 5 Best in Slot list covers gear for Sunwell Plateau in TBC Classic — including enchants, gems, and stat priority recommendations.

Other phases: Pre-Raid (Dungeons) · Phase 1 (Karazhan) · Phase 2 (SSC & TK) · Phase 3 (Black Temple) · Phase 4 (Zul'Aman)

Other Mage specs (Phase 5): Fire · Frost

Guides: Gems · Enchants · Stat Priority · Attunements