Arcane Mage PvE best in slot at level 30
Arcane damage and spell power above all, then hit and critical strike.
General
- Health
- 685
- Mana
- 1698
- Armor
- 352
Attributes
- Strength
- 24
- Agility
- 26
- Stamina
- 48
- Intellect
- 87
- Spirit
- 72
Melee and ranged
- Attack power
- 14
From the gear
- Arcane Spell Damage
- +135
- Shadow Resistance
- +5
- Spell Damage vs Undead
- +16
- Spell Power
- +39
A level 30 Human Mage wearing the selected items above, on Classic's level 30 base stats. Random-suffix stats are included. No enchants, buffs or talents. Green values are raised by the gear.
General
- Health
- 675
- Mana
- 1653
- Armor
- 348
Attributes
- Strength
- 23
- Agility
- 24
- Stamina
- 47
- Intellect
- 84
- Spirit
- 81
Melee and ranged
- Attack power
- 13
From the gear
- Arcane Spell Damage
- +137
- Spell Damage vs Undead
- +16
- Spell Power
- +31
A level 30 Undead Mage wearing the selected items above, on Classic's level 30 base stats. Random-suffix stats are included. No enchants, buffs or talents. Green values are raised by the gear.
Without the Talented Legacy perk
Head for Arcane Mage PvE
- Spellpower Goggles Xtreme46 armor, +21 Spell Power
- Thistlefur Cap of Arcane Wrath38 armor, +20 Arcane Spell Damage
World drop, sold at the auction houseIt drops with one of 24 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name
- Filigreed Pearly Circlet38 armor, +12 Stamina, +14 Arcane Spell Damage
Tailoring (125)Only its maker can wear it Pattern drops in Blackfathom Deeps, The Stockade, Scarlet Monastery Graveyard
- Pearly Circlet35 armor, +10 Stamina, +11 Arcane Spell Damage
Tailoring (100)Only its maker can wear it
- Holy Shroud40 armor, +6 Spirit, +33 Healing, +11 Spell Damage
World drop, sold at the auction house
- Silk Headband36 armor, +9 Spell Power, +8 Stamina
Neck for Arcane Mage PvE
- Stygian Bone Amulet+4 Stamina, +16 Spell Damage vs Undead
Blind Hunter, Razorfen Kraul27.15% in Classic
- Guardian's Emblem+8 Stamina, +6 Spell Power
Source unknownNo known source yet
- Greenstone Talisman of the Sorcerer+3 Stamina, +6 Intellect, +3 Spell Power
World drop, sold at the auction houseIt drops with one of 35 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name
- Archmagister's Faceted Pendant+6 Intellect, +12 Attack Power
- Mark of the Pack Leader+5 Strength, +5 Intellect
Humar the Pridelord, the rare black lion of the BarrensReported, not verified in the beta
- Crystal Starfire Medallion+4 Stamina, +4 Intellect, +3 Spirit
World drop, sold at the auction house
Shoulder for Arcane Mage PvE
- Thistlefur Mantle of Arcane Wrath34 armor, +14 Arcane Spell Damage
World drop, sold at the auction houseIt drops with one of 24 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name
- Bloodmage Mantle38 armor, +9 Spell Power, +9 Intellect, +9 Health per 5 sec
Bloodmage Thalnos, Scarlet Monastery Graveyard47.84% in Classic
- Berylline Pads39 armor, +7 Spell Power, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect
Quest: A Vengeful FateHorde, level 34 in Classic, from level 29
Quest: The Crone of the KraulAlliance, level 34 in Classic, from level 29
- Death Speaker Mantle37 armor, +11 Intellect, +6 Spell Power
Death Speaker Jargba, Razorfen Kraul43.63% in Classic
- Batwing Mantle38 armor, +5 Spirit, +11 Intellect, +3 Agility
Blind Hunter, Razorfen Kraul32.73% in Classic
- Moonlit Amice34 armor, +7 Stamina, +7 Spell Power
Quest: Return to VahlarrielAlliance, level 33 in Classic, from level 30
Back for Arcane Mage PvE
- Twilight Cape of Arcane Wrath23 armor, +11 Arcane Spell Damage
World drop, sold at the auction houseIt drops with one of 41 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name
- Thornweaver Drape24 armor, +7 Spell Power, +6 Spirit
- Brilliant Cloak27 armor, +5 Stamina, +5 Intellect, +6 Spell Power
Strahnbrad Mystery, a quest of Alterac MountainsFrom a Singed Note dropped in Alterac Mountains
- Tattered Kirin Tor Cloak25 armor, +8 Intellect, +5 Hit
Source unknownNo known source yet
- Vine Pruner's Cloak26 armor, +8 Stamina, +6 Spell Power, +6 Spell Damage vs Elementals
Quest: A Green SampleCity of Dalaran, Alliance, from level 24
- Hillman's Cloak21 armor, +5 Spell Power, +4 Stamina
Chest for Arcane Mage PvE
- Elder's Padded Armor of Arcane Wrath46 armor, +20 Arcane Spell Damage
World drop, sold at the auction houseIt drops with one of 24 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name
- Pearly Gown45 armor, +7 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +4 Spirit, +13 Arcane Spell Damage
Tailoring (110)Only its maker can wear it
- Arcane Charged Robes46 armor, +9 Intellect, +12 Arcane Spell Damage
Source unknownNo known source yet
- Tree Bark Jacket44 armor, +60 Armor, +13 Spell Power
Trash mobs, Blackfathom Deeps0.04% in Classic
- Dustfall Robes49 armor, +13 Spell Power, +8 Stamina
Quest: Hints of a New Plague?Alliance, level 37 in Classic, from level 30
- Dro'zem's Tunic43 armor, +9 Intellect, +11 Spell Power
Dro'zem the Blasphemous, a rare elite of the Redridge MountainsReported, not verified in the beta
Wrist for Arcane Mage PvE
- Conjurer's Bracers of Arcane Wrath20 armor, +11 Arcane Spell Damage
World drop, sold at the auction houseIt drops with one of 24 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name
- Arcane Runed Bracers23 armor, +1 Stamina, +9 Spell Power
Quest: Wanted! Marez CowlAlliance, level 39 in Classic, from level 30
Quest: Wanted! Marez Cowl, Refuge Pointe, Arathi HighlandsMarez Cowl is a level 40 elite: take a strong group
- Spidertank Oilrag22 armor, +9 Spell Power, +3 Mana per 5 sec
Electrocutioner 6000, Gnomeregan41.22% in Classic
- Knife-Polishing Rag20 armor, +4 Spirit, +6 Spell Power
Quest: Open the MawExcavation Site: Wetlands, Horde, from level 24
- Graveweave Bindings97 armor, +5 Spell Power, +6 Strength, +2 Mana per 5 sec
- Aetherwisp Bracers15 armor, +3 Spell Power, +30 Armor
Hands for Arcane Mage PvE
- Vital Handwraps of Arcane Wrath29 armor, +14 Arcane Spell Damage
World drop, sold at the auction houseIt drops with one of 24 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name
- Ephemeral Grips31 armor, +7 Stamina, +7 Intellect, +9 Arcane Spell Damage, +9 Shadow Spell Damage
- Violet Sorcerer's Wraps31 armor, +9 Intellect, +10 Hit
Source unknownNo known source yet
- Pearly Gloves23 armor, +3 Intellect, +4 Stamina, +7 Arcane Spell Damage
Tailoring (75)Only its maker can wear it
- Serpent Gloves25 armor, +6 Agility, +7 Spell Power
Lord Serpentis, Wailing Caverns19.38% in Classic
- Jutebraid Gloves27 armor, +6 Spell Power, +5 Intellect
Quest: Horde PresenceHorde, level 29 in Classic, from level 15
Waist for Arcane Mage PvE
- Whimsical Waistwrap of Arcane Wrath26 armor, +14 Arcane Spell Damage
Engineering (175)Only its maker can wear it Requires Anarchist's Workbench. Nobody has found its blueprint in the beta yet
Random suffix, one of 24The game picks it when the item drops
- Warsong Sash25 armor, +11 Spell Power, +4 Stamina
Quest: Warsong SuppliesHorde, level 27 in Classic, from level 22
- Belt of Arugal26 armor, +3 Intellect, +5 Spirit, +2 Agility, +9 Spell Power
Archmage Arugal, Shadowfang Keep34.05% in Classic
- Blightleaf Rope28 armor, +10 Intellect, +7 Spell Power, +5 Health per 5 sec
- Ghamoo-ra's Bind25 armor, +7 Stamina, +8 Spell Power
Ghamoo-ra, Blackfathom Deeps56.43% in Classic
- Violet Sash29 armor, +7 Spirit, +12 Intellect
Quest: Power OverwhelmingCity of Dalaran, Alliance, from level 24
Legs for Arcane Mage PvE
- Thistlefur Pants of Arcane Wrath41 armor, +20 Arcane Spell Damage
World drop, sold at the auction houseIt drops with one of 24 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name
- Pearly Leggings41 armor, +7 Intellect, +7 Stamina, +5 Spirit, +14 Arcane Spell Damage
Tailoring (125)Only its maker can wear it Requires Spinning Wheel. Its blueprint drops from Unstable Sentinel, City of Dalaran
- Violet Sorcerer's Leggings44 armor, +5 Spirit, +13 Intellect, +12 Spell Power
A drop of the City of Dalaran dungeonWhich creature drops it is not known yet
- Beggar's Leggings51 armor, +12 Spirit, +14 Spell Power
Quest: Four quests for "Sea Wolf" MacKinley, Booty BayThe Mosh'Ogg ogres are level 41 to 45 elites: very hard at level 30
- Filigreed Pearly Leggings37 armor, +6 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +4 Spirit, +11 Arcane Spell Damage
Tailoring (100)Only its maker can wear it Pattern drops from Shadow Charger, Shadowfang Keep; Ghamoo-ra, Blackfathom Deeps
- Gaze Dreamer Pants40 armor, +12 Spell Power, +9 Spirit
Twilight Lord Kelris, Blackfathom Deeps33.5% in Classic
Feet for Arcane Mage PvE
- Golden Slippers35 armor, +7 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +4 Spirit, +13 Arcane Spell Damage
Tailoring (150)Only its maker can wear it Pattern: not needed, tailoring trainers teach the recipe at 150 Requires Spinning Wheel. Its blueprint drops from Unstable Sentinel, City of Dalaran
- Conjurer's Shoes of Arcane Wrath32 armor, +14 Arcane Spell Damage
World drop, sold at the auction houseIt drops with one of 24 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name
- Enchanted Sandals36 armor, +10 Stamina, +5 Agility, +8 Intellect
Quest: Heart of DisruptionCity of Dalaran, Horde, from level 24
- Spidersilk Boots29 armor, +7 Spell Power, +4 Intellect, +4 Stamina
- Glinteye Slippers33 armor, +6 Intellect, +6 Spirit, +9 Stamina
- Pearly Boots23 armor, +3 Intellect, +4 Stamina, +6 Arcane Spell Damage
Tailoring (60)Only its maker can wear it
Finger for Arcane Mage PvE
- Philanthropist's Ring+5 Intellect, +10 Spell Power
Quest: Greater Friend of the LibraryTwenty books, the necklace's ten counted
- Ring of Forlorn Spirits+2 Stamina, +8 Spell Power
Quest: The Legend of StalvanAlliance, level 35 in Classic, from level 22
- Snake Hoop+7 Intellect, +7 Spirit
Quest: Willix the Importerlevel 30 in Classic, from level 23
- Reedknot Ring+3 Stamina, +7 Spell Power
Quest: Jarl Needs a Bladelevel 35 in Classic, from level 30
- Ladimore Heirloom Ring+6 Intellect, +5 Spell Power
Quest: Quest A Daughter's Love, DuskwoodEnd of the Mor'Ladim chain, from level 28
- Ring of Power Regulation+8 Stamina, +2 Mana per 5 sec
Trinket for Arcane Mage PvE
Quest: Changing TastesExcavation Site: Wetlands, Horde, from level 24
- Dog Whistle+5 Shadow Resistance
Houndmaster Loksey, Scarlet Monastery Library25.25% in Classic
- Worgenbane Talisman+2 Mana per 5 sec
- Roogug's Severed Head+6 Spirit
Two-hand weapon for Arcane Mage PvE
- Fallen Dragon's Scepter72-109 dmg, 3.40 speed, +11 Intellect, +13 Spirit
Alliance quest Stopping the Cycle, Wetlands, level 34Elite, from level 24: take a group
- Glimmering Staff43-65 dmg, 2.20 speed, +11 Intellect, +11 Stamina
Enchanting (140)Only its maker can wear it
- Spine of the Devourer80-120 dmg, 3.60 speed, +14 Stamina, +3 Spell Penetration
- Hydrocane59-90 dmg, 2.80 speed, +15 Frost Resistance
Viscous Fallout, Gnomeregan18.78% in Classic
- Soulstaff35-53 dmg, 1.80 speed, +11 Stamina, +11 Spirit
Enchanting (140)Only its maker can wear it
- Death Prophet Spine57-86 dmg, 2.80 speed, +11 Stamina, +5 Mana per 5 sec
Main hand for Arcane Mage PvE
- Swinetusk Shank24-45 dmg, 1.50 speed, +6 Stamina, +4 Spirit
Agathelos the Raging, Razorfen Kraul33.54% in Classic
- Tendonscraper Dagger24-45 dmg, 1.60 speed, +5 Stamina, +8 Health per 5 sec
Lyn the Ignored, City of DalaranSummoned with the Tome of Dalaran
- Mindslicer30-57 dmg, 1.90 speed, +7 Intellect
Quest: Call to Arms, a Horde chain at Hammerfall, Arathi HighlandsBoulderfist elites of level 38 to 40: take a strong group
- Debt Collector31-59 dmg, 2.30 speed
- Coldflame Saber25-48 dmg, 2.00 speed, +7 Intellect
The Blade of Silverlaine, imbued with the Scroll of the SaberMages only, made at 20, worn from 21
- Madman's Blade29-55 dmg, 1.90 speed, +7 Spirit
Quest: Colonel KurzenAlliance, from level 30, reported, not checked
Off hand: held item for Arcane Mage PvE
- Arcane Infused Rod+8 Intellect, +9 Arcane Spell Damage
Quest: Starving ArcaneCity of Dalaran, Alliance, from level 24
- Elder's Amber Stave of Arcane Wrath+11 Arcane Spell Damage
World drop, sold at the auction houseIt drops with one of 35 random suffixes, each with its own stats: search for the full name
- Omega Orb+9 Spell Power, +3 Mana per 5 sec
Quest: Compendium of the FallenHorde, level 38 in Classic, from level 28
Quest: Orcs, Tauren and Trolls onlyUndead cannot take Compendium of the Fallen
- Raptor's Gaze+7 Stamina, +4 Intellect, +5 Spell Power
- Orb of Mystic Insight+6 Intellect, +7 Spell Power
Enchanting (140)Only its maker can wear it
- Ponderous Orb+8 Spirit, +2 Intellect, +11 Healing, +4 Spell Damage
Ranged for Arcane Mage PvE
- Nether Force Wand39-73 dmg, 1.50 speed, +3 Intellect, +9 Arcane Spell Damage
Quest: Mage's Wandlevel 40 in Classic, from level 30
Quest: Mage's Wand, a mage chain from Dustwallow MarshA book in the Scarlet Monastery: take a group
- Master Hunter's Wand36-68 dmg, 1.50 speed, +7 Spell Power
Quest: Big Game Hunter, after Nesingwary's three Mastery chains, Stranglethorn ValeKing Bangalash is a level 43 elite: very hard at level 30
- Starfaller32-60 dmg, 1.40 speed, +6 Arcane Spell Damage, +4 Intellect
World drop, sold at the auction house
- Burning Sliver29-56 dmg, 1.30 speed, +6 Spell Power
Quest: Crushridge WarmongersAlliance, level 40 in Classic, from level 30
- Skycaller24-45 dmg, 1.60 speed, +6 Arcane Spell Damage
World drop, sold at the auction house
- Thunderwood36-67 dmg, 1.90 speed, +6 Spell Power
World drop, sold at the auction house
Enchants
- Neck
Enchanted: +6 Spell Power
Enchant Necklace - Spell Power (Enchanting 210)Formula sold by Alynsia in Redridge Mountains and Beneris in The Barrens for 120 Merchant's Favor.
- Back
Enchanted: Armor +60
Enchant Cloak - Greater Defense (Enchanting 205)Taught by the trainer.
- Chest
Enchanted: All Stats +2
Enchant Chest - Lesser Stats (Enchanting 200)Taught by the trainer.
- Wrist
Enchanted: Intellect +3
Enchant Bracer - Lesser Intellect (Enchanting 150)Taught by the trainer.
- Hands, Legs
Enchanted: Spell Power +4 and Armor +24
Mystic Heavy Armor Kit (Leatherworking 135)Pattern sold by Saenorion in Darnassus and Mahu in Thunder Bluff.
- Feet
Enchanted: Stamina +5
Enchant Boots - Stamina (Enchanting 215)Taught by the trainer.
- Two-hand weapon, Main hand
Enchanted: Revelation
Enchant Weapon - Revelation (Enchanting 140)Formula sold by Alynsia in Redridge Mountains and Beneris in The Barrens for 45 Merchant's Favor. How often it triggers is in no game file and nobody has measured it yet. A one-handed weapon has nothing else at this skill, and on a staff players who use it rate it above the 5 Intellect it could take instead.
Consumables
- FoodSagefish Delight
Use: Restores 115 health over 24 sec. Must remain seated while eating. If you spend at least 10 sec eating, you will become well fed and gain 7 Spell Damage for 15 min. Additionally, experience gained from kills is increased by 5%.
Sold by Adair Gilroy, Stormwind CityAlliance, a few at a time, in Classic
Sold by Salazar Bloch, UndercityHorde, a few at a time, in Classic
- On the weaponLesser Wizard Oil
Use: While applied to target weapon it increases spell damage and healing by up to 16. Lasts for 30 minutes.
Arcane Mage PvE questions
What is the best weapon for a level 30 Arcane Mage PvE in WoW Forever?
Swinetusk Shank. The top pick comes from Agathelos the Raging, Razorfen Kraul (33.54% in Classic).
Which stats matter most for a level 30 Arcane Mage PvE?
Arcane damage and spell power above all, then hit and critical strike.
What talents does a Arcane Mage PvE use at level 30?
Arcane dungeon, 26/0/0 at level 30 with Talented: Arcane Focus 2/5, Improved Channeling 5/5, Missile Barrage 1/2, Arcane Concentration 5/5, Arcane Impact 3/3, Arcane Blast 1/1, Arcane Meditation 3/3, Presence of Mind 1/1, Arcane Mind 5/5.
How much health does a level 30 Mage have in this gear?
A Human Mage has 685 health and 352 armor with 1698 mana; a Undead Mage has 675 health and 348 armor with 1653 mana. That is Classic's level 30 base stats plus the selected gear, including random suffixes, with no enchants, buffs or talents.
Rankings within a slot are best first for level 30. Random-suffix items use the named variant's stats and link to the underlying item; check the full name when buying. Quest levels marked "in Classic" come from Classic's data, and Forever may have moved them. Drop chances are Classic's.

