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

The stat priority for Frost 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 state. This stat will reduce your global cooldown and the cast times of important spells like Polymorph and Glacial Spike. Versatility increases the damage you deal and reduces the damage you take. This is why you should also be wearing gear with Versatility as well.

In general, Frost Mages want to get trinkets that line up well with Icy Veins. These trinkets can have a passive or on-use effect. The stat you want to be increasing is Intellect or Haste. You want to increase Intellect because it drastically increases your overall damage output. Haste, meanwhile, allows for quicker casts to maximize damage. For more information about Icy Veins and your rotation in PvP, please refer to our dedicated page.

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
• Off-Hand 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 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 Frost Mages, this is your tier set:

• 2-set: Ice Lance damage increased by 8%.
• 4-set: Damage dealt by Fingers of Frost enhanced Ice Lance invoke a Frigid Pulse, dealing Frost damage to nearby targets. Damage reduced beyond 8 targets.

4-set is not required for Frost 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 Frost 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 Frost Mage. Ascendance can only be crafted on a weapon.

Here are the best enchants for a Frost 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

Quick Sapphire 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.