Arcane Mage PvP Stat Priority, Gear, and Trinkets — The War Within (Season 1)

The stat priority for Arcane Mage in PvP is as follows:

1. Intellect;
2. Haste;
3. Versatility;
4. Mastery;
5. Critical Strike.

Intellect is the best stat in all situations. Haste is the best secondary stat. This stat will reduce your global cooldown and the cast times of important spells like Polymorph, as well as overall damage spells. This is followed by Versatility, which will reduce the damage you take while also increasing the damage you deal. Finally, Mastery will be the next targeted stat as it will increase your damage.

In general, Arcane Mages want to get trinkets that line up well with Arcane Surge or Touch of the Magi. These trinkets can have a passive or on-use effect. The stat you want to be increasing is Intellect. You want to increase Intellect because it drastically increases your overall damage output. Please refer to our dedicated page for more information about Arcane Power and your rotation in PvP. In addition, with the new Patch 9.1 changes to PvP gear, it will be essential to obtain as much of your gear as possible in PvP. With the new scaling, it will be the most powerful.

Below, you will find our current BiS list.

• Head: Forged Warmonger's Crown
• Neck: Algari Competitor's Amulet - Crafted with Versatility & Haste
• Shoulders: Forged Gladiator's Silk Mantle
• Cloak: Forged Warmonger's Cloak
• Chest: Runecoat of Violet Rebirth
• Wrists: Forged Warmonger's Bindings
• Hands: Jeweled Gauntlets of Violet Rebirth
• Waist: Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash - Crafted with Versatility & Haste
• Legs: Forged Gladiator's Silk Leggings
• Feet: Forged Warmonger's Slippers
• Ring 1: Algari Competitor's Signet - Crafted with Versatility & Haste
• Ring 2: Forged Gladiator's Ring
• Trinket 1: Forged Gladiator's Medallion
• Trinket 2: Forged Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
• 1H Weapon: Algari Competitor's Skewer - Crafted with Versatility & Haste
• OH Weapon: Algari Competitor's Lamp - Crafted with Versatility & Haste

Note: It is essential that you wear two PvP trinkets. This will give you a Stamina and stat boost that will in turn increase your survivability.

As noted above, acquiring both your 2-set and 4-set bonus is crucial. It is important to note that all tier sets are nerfed by 50% in PvP. Although this nerf is significant, tier sets are still important to acquire to maximize your chances to win. For Arcane Mages, this is your tier set:

• 2-set: Arcane Blast and Arcane Barrage damage increased by 6%.
• 4-set: Casting Arcane Blast or Arcane Barrage has a 5% chance to make your next Arcane Barrage deal 20% increased damage and generate 4 Arcane Charges.

4-set is not required for Arcane Mages, but getting 2-set is recommended.

Embellishments are bonuses that can be put on crafted gear. These effects can have a drastic impact on the game. You are only allowed to have two Embellishments equipped at the same time. Here are the recommended Embellishments for Arcane Mage:

• Ascendance/ Writhing Armor Banding. While in combat, Ascendance grants 89 of a random secondary stat, stacking up to 10 times. Writhing Armor Banding doubles this affect. This combination of Embellishments is the best for Arcane Mage. Ascendance can only be crafted on a weapon.
• Duskthread Lining. This Embellishment significantly increases your Versatility when you are above 80% health. This can be used if you do not want to double the affect of Ascendance with Writhing Armor Banding.

Here are the best enchants for a Arcane Mage:

• Cloak: Enchant Cloak - Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
• Chest: Enchant Chest - Crystalline Radiance
• Bracers: Enchant Bracer - Chant of Armored Speed
• Legs: Sunset Spellthread
• Boots: Enchant Boots - Scout's March
• Rings: Enchant Ring - Glimmering Haste
• Weapon: Enchant Weapon - Authority of Radiant Power

Versatile Emerald is the best gem you can use. You also get access to a single Meta Gem. Using Cognitive Bloodstone is ideal for the meta slot.