Mage PvP best in slot at level 20
The best gear for a level 20 Mage in the Forever beta, slot by slot, with where each piece comes from. Stamina first, because a mage who dies in the stun never casts. Frost damage and spell power next, worth the same since Frostbolt is the whole plan, then Intellect.
Shown on the Orc male model
Shown on the Orc male model
General
- Health
- 947
- Mana
- 1426
- Armor
- 297
Attributes
- Strength
- 22
- Agility
- 24
- Stamina
- 88
- Intellect
- 85
- Spirit
- 70
Melee and ranged
- Attack power
- 20
From the gear
- Frost Spell Damage
- +45
- Spell Power
- +37
A level 20 Human Mage wearing the first item of each slot above, on Classic's level 20 base stats. No enchants, buffs or talents. Green values are raised by the gear.
General
- Health
- 1007
- Mana
- 1351
- Armor
- 298
Attributes
- Strength
- 21
- Agility
- 22
- Stamina
- 94
- Intellect
- 80
- Spirit
- 73
Melee and ranged
- Attack power
- 17
From the gear
- Frost Spell Damage
- +45
- Spell Power
- +33
A level 20 Undead Mage wearing the first item of each slot above, on Classic's level 20 base stats. No enchants, buffs or talents. Green values are raised by the gear.
Head for Mage PvP
- Silky Circlet35 armor, +10 Stamina, +11 Frost Spell Damage
Tailoring (100)Only its maker can wear it
- Pristine Circlet35 armor, +10 Stamina, +18 Healing, +6 Spell Damage
Tailoring (100)Only its maker can wear it
- Lakeshire Firefighter's Headband35 armor, +8 Intellect, +6 Stamina
Source unknownNo known source yet
Neck for Mage PvP
- Scholarly Pendant+6 Stamina, +4 Spirit
Quest: Friend of the LibraryTen books, any class and no level asked for
- Tarnished Locket+5 Stamina, +4 Spirit
Quest: Remember That I Love YouRuins of Lordaeron, Alliance, from level 15
- Mark of the Pack Leader+5 Strength, +5 Intellect
Humar the Pridelord, the rare black lion of the BarrensReported, not verified in the beta
- Ephemeral Choker+4 Stamina, +2 Spirit
Shoulder for Mage PvP
- Chestnut Mantle34 armor, +8 Spell Power, +4 Stamina
Quest: Allegiance to the Old GodsHorde, level 26 in Classic, from level 17
- Magician's Mantle32 armor, +9 Intellect, +5 Spell Power
A world drop, not bound: the auction house is quickestReported, not verified in the beta
- Rose Mantle30 armor, +5 Intellect, +5 Spell Power
Quest: MorganthAlliance, level 27 in Classic, from level 20
- Double-Stitched Woolen Shoulders27 armor, +4 Spell Power, +4 Stamina
- Luminescent Amice32 armor, +6 Stamina, +4 Intellect, +2 Spirit
Quest: Fallen Sky LakeAlliance, level 30 in Classic, from level 20
Back for Mage PvP
- Feyscale Cloak19 armor, +5 Stamina, +3 Spell Power
Deviate Faerie Dragon, Wailing Caverns44.63% in Classic
- Watch Master's Cloak23 armor, +7 Stamina
Quest: Morbent FelAlliance, level 32 in Classic, from level 20
- Sporid Cape20 armor, +6 Stamina
Verdan the Everliving, Wailing Caverns19.62% in Classic
- Heavy Woolen Cloak17 armor, +4 Spirit, +4 Spell Power
Chest for Mage PvP
- Filigreed Silky Gown37 armor, +5 Intellect, +4 Stamina, +3 Spirit, +9 Frost Spell Damage
Tailoring (75)Only its maker can wear it
- Dro'zem's Tunic43 armor, +9 Intellect, +11 Spell Power
Source unknownNo known source yet
- Bloody Apron42 armor, +9 Stamina, +7 Health per 5 sec, +13 Healing, +4 Spell Damage
Razorclaw the Butcher, Shadowfang Keep43.55% in Classic
- Efflorescent Robe41 armor, +9 Stamina, +2 Intellect
Quest: Reception from TyrandeAlliance, level 28 in Classic, from level 17
- Corsair's Overshirt40 armor, +8 Spirit, +5 Stamina, +11 Healing, +3 Spell Damage
Edwin VanCleef, The Deadmines23.19% in Classic
Wrist for Mage PvP
- Aetherwisp Bracers15 armor, +3 Spell Power, +3 Stamina
- Tabitha's Cuffs18 armor, +3 Stamina, +6 Intellect
Quest: A Frightened RequestRuins of Lordaeron, Horde, from level 15
- Mindthrust Bracers17 armor, +5 Intellect, +1 Stamina, +3 Mana per 5 sec
Trash mobs, Shadowfang Keep0.03% in Classic
- Owlbeard Bracers15 armor, +2 Intellect, +1 Stamina, +1 Spell Power
Quest: Earthen AriseHorde, level 20 in Classic, from level 14
Hands for Mage PvP
- Silky Gloves23 armor, +3 Intellect, +4 Stamina, +7 Frost Spell Damage
Tailoring (75)Only its maker can wear it
- Tattered Mittens29 armor, +8 Stamina, +6 Spirit, +11 Healing, +4 Spell Damage
Horde quest The Book of Ur, from level 16Seen in game, the reward not confirmed
- Pristine Gloves23 armor, +3 Intellect, +4 Stamina, +11 Healing, +4 Spell Damage
Tailoring (75)Only its maker can wear it
- Tomb Robber's Gloves21 armor, +3 Stamina, +6 Intellect
Quest: Important HeirloomsHall of Thanes, Alliance, from level 10
Waist for Mage PvP
- Silky Sash22 armor, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +7 Frost Spell Damage
Tailoring (85)Only its maker can wear it
- Pristine Sash22 armor, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +11 Healing, +4 Spell Damage
Tailoring (85)Only its maker can wear it
- Tuskwrap Belt22 armor, +5 Intellect, +5 Stamina
- Novice Arcanist's Sash17 armor, +4 Spell Power, +3 Intellect, +3 Stamina
Tailoring (50)Only its maker can wear it
Legs for Mage PvP
- Filigreed Silky Leggings37 armor, +6 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +4 Spirit, +11 Frost Spell Damage
Tailoring (100)Only its maker can wear it
- Filigreed Pristine Leggings37 armor, +6 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +4 Spirit, +18 Healing, +6 Spell Damage
Tailoring (100)Only its maker can wear it
- Night Watch Pantaloons39 armor, +9 Stamina, +8 Intellect
Quest: Morbent FelAlliance, level 32 in Classic, from level 20
- Ogre Loincloth78 armor, +4 Strength, +18 Healing, +6 Spell Damage, +6 Stamina
- Wispcloth Leggings35 armor, +8 Intellect, +5 Spirit, +5 Stamina
Feet for Mage PvP
- Spidersilk Boots29 armor, +7 Spell Power, +4 Intellect, +4 Stamina
- Silky Boots23 armor, +3 Intellect, +4 Stamina, +6 Frost Spell Damage
Tailoring (60)Only its maker can wear it
- Frostbane Treads29 armor, +4 Intellect, +4 Spirit, +7 Stamina
- Pristine Boots23 armor, +3 Intellect, +4 Stamina, +9 Healing, +3 Spell Damage
Tailoring (60)Only its maker can wear it
Finger for Mage PvP
- Philanthropist's Ring+6 Intellect, +10 Spell Power
Quest: Greater Friend of the LibraryTwenty books, the necklace’s ten counted
- Malignant Root+7 Stamina, +4 Spell Power, +8 Attack Power
Nightveiled Rotheap, a patrol of the WetlandsAlliance only, and not checked in the beta
- Seal of Sylvanas+8 Stamina, +6 Attack Power
Quest: Arugal Must DieHorde, level 27 in Classic, from level 18
- Sustaining Ring+6 Stamina, +6 Health per 5 sec
Quest: Knowledge in the DeepsAlliance, level 23 in Classic, from level 10
- Minor Channeling Ring+2 Intellect, +5 Spell Power
Quest: WANTED: Chok'sulAlliance, level 22 in Classic, from level 17
- Slain Baron's Signet+5 Stamina, +2 Defense
Quest: Abominable CreaturesRuins of Lordaeron, Alliance, from level 16
Trinket for Mage PvP
- Lookie's Spyglass+1 Spirit
Two-hand weapon for Mage PvP
- Staff of the Blessed Seer51-76 dmg, 3.00 speed, +10 Spirit, +9 Stamina
Trash mobs, Blackfathom Deeps0.05% in Classic
- Crescent Staff48-71 dmg, 2.90 speed, +7 Agility, +7 Spirit, +7 Stamina
Quest: Leaders of the FangHorde, level 22 in Classic, from level 11
- Icicle Rod51-77 dmg, 3.80 speed, +4 Intellect, +10 Frost Spell Damage
Quest: Return the StatuetteAlliance, level 25 in Classic, from level 20
- Gnarled Necromancer's Staff45-69 dmg, 2.80 speed, +10 Intellect
Quest: The Wrath of Rath'maelRuins of Lordaeron, Horde, from level 15
- Emberstone Staff46-69 dmg, 3.00 speed, +5 Spirit, +5 Stamina, +8 Fire Resistance
Captain Greenskin, The Deadmines37.84% in Classic
Main hand for Mage PvP
- Evocator's Blade18-34 dmg, 1.60 speed, +2 Intellect, +5 Spirit
Trash mobs, Blackfathom Deeps0.05% in Classic
- Fang of Magmatus14-27 dmg, 1.70 speed, +4 Intellect
- Searing Dagger13-26 dmg, 1.60 speed
Off hand: held item for Mage PvP
- Antipodean Rod+6 Fire Spell Damage, +6 Frost Spell Damage
A world drop, not bound: the auction house is quickestReported, not verified in the beta
- Skum's Bucket+3 Spell Damage, +3 Stamina, +10 Healing
- Dwarven Tome+5 Spell Power, +2 Spirit
Quest: Important HeirloomsHall of Thanes, Alliance, from level 10
Ranged for Mage PvP
- Sizzle Stick28-52 dmg, 1.70 speed, +5 Spell Power
Quest: Deviate Eradicationlevel 21 in Classic, from level 15
- Sable Wand28-52 dmg, 1.80 speed, +3 Spell Power, +3 Spirit
Quest: Underground AssaultAlliance, level 20 in Classic, from level 15
- Cookie's Stirring Rod20-38 dmg, 1.30 speed, +3 Fire Resistance, +3 Spell Power
Cookie, The Deadmines33.38% in Classic
- Branding Rod24-45 dmg, 1.60 speed, +2 Spell Power, +2 Intellect
Quest: Isha AwakHorde, level 27 in Classic, from level 10
Mage PvP questions
What is the best weapon for a level 20 Mage (PvP) in WoW Forever?
Staff of the Blessed Seer. The top pick comes from Trash mobs, Blackfathom Deeps (0.05% in Classic).
Which stats matter most for a level 20 Mage (PvP)?
Stamina first, because a mage who dies in the stun never casts. Frost damage and spell power next, worth the same since Frostbolt is the whole plan, then Intellect.
What talents go with this Mage PvP list?
Frost for PvP, 0/0/11 at level 20: Improved Frostbolt 5/5, Ice Shards 5/5, Improved Frost Nova 1/2.
How much health does a level 20 Mage have in this gear?
A Human Mage has 947 health and 297 armor with 1426 mana; a Undead Mage has 1007 health and 298 armor with 1351 mana. That is Classic's level 20 base stats plus the first item in each slot, with no enchants, buffs or talents.
Stats are read from the Forever client, including items the game server sends that the packaged client lacks. Rankings within a slot are best first for the level 20 cap. Quest levels marked "in Classic" come from Classic's data, and Forever may have moved them. Drop chances are Classic's.

