Where do I get Frost Mage Phase 3 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 should Frost Mage use in Phase 3?

Each slot has a recommended enchant shown next to the item. Enchants are chosen based on stat weights for Frost Mage in TBC Classic.

Frost Mage Phase 3 BiS

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Frost Mage Phase 3 BiS Guide

Phase 3 Frost Mage BiS (Black Temple & Hyjal) features The Nexus Key as the two-handed weapon. Cowl of Tirisfal, Mantle of Tirisfal, Robes of Tirisfal form the armor core. Icon of the Silver Crescent and Serpent-Coil Braid are the top trinkets. The Sun King's Talisman and Band of Eternity fill key jewelry slots. Eredar Wand of Obliteration fills the ranged slot.

Frost Mage Phase 3 BiS Items — Quick Reference

Head: Cowl of the Illidari High Lord (Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple)
Neck: Translucent Spellthread Necklace (Reliquary of Souls — Black Temple)
Shoulder: Mantle of the Tempest (Mother Shahraz — Black Temple)
Back: Shroud of the Highborne (Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple)
Chest: Robes of the Tempest (Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple)
Wrist: Bracers of Nimble Thought (Tailoring (375) — 41205)
Hands: Gloves of the Tempest (Azgalor — Hyjal Summit)
Waist: Belt of Blasting (Tailoring (375) — 36315)
Legs: Leggings of the Tempest (The Illidari Council — Black Temple)
Feet: Slippers of the Seacaller (High Warlord Naj'entus — Black Temple)
Ring: Ring of Ancient Knowledge (Trash Drop — Black Temple)
Ring: Band of the Eternal Sage (The Scale of the Sands — Exalted)
Trinket: The Skull of Gul'dan (Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple)
Trinket: Hex Shrunken Head (Hex Lord Malacrass — Zul'Aman)
Main Hand: Tempest of Chaos (Archimonde — Hyjal Summit)
Off Hand: Chronicle of Dark Secrets (Rage Winterchill — Hyjal Summit)
Ranged/Relic: Wand of the Forgotten Star (High Astromancer Solarian — Tempest Keep)
Weapon: Zhar'doom, Greatstaff of the Devourer (Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BiS for Frost Mage in Phase 3?: Phase 3 Frost Mage BiS (Black Temple & Hyjal) features The Nexus Key as the two-handed weapon. Cowl of Tirisfal, Mantle of Tirisfal, Robes of Tirisfal form the armor core. Icon of the Silver Crescent and Serpent-Coil Braid are the top trinkets. The Sun King's Talisman and Band of Eternity fill key jewelry slots. Eredar Wand of Obliteration fills the ranged slot.
Where do I get Frost Mage Phase 3 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 Frost Mage use in Phase 3?: Each slot has a recommended enchant and gem shown next to the item. Enchants and gems are chosen based on the stat priority for Frost Mage in TBC Classic.

This Frost Mage Phase 3 Best in Slot list covers gear for Black Temple and Mount Hyjal in TBC Classic — including enchants, gems, and stat priority recommendations.

Other phases: Pre-Raid (Dungeons) · Phase 1 (Karazhan) · Phase 2 (SSC & TK) · Phase 4 (Zul'Aman) · Phase 5 (Sunwell)

Other Mage specs (Phase 3): Arcane · Fire