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Fire Mage PvP Guide For 3v3

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Fire Mage
Season 4
49 characters
1600 - 2300

Welcome to Murlok.io's Fire Mage PvP guide for 3v3 in World of Warcraft. This guide lists the best stats, races, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems for patch 10.2.6, based on the character builds of the Top 50 Fire Mages from Dragonflight Season 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Spectretribe (Tichondrius US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2300.

Updated every 12 hours with the latest data from the Battle.net API , the guide also examines each character's last time played, specialization usage frequency, and equipment type to ensure greater accuracy.

Top Fire Mages

  1. 1
    Spectretribe's character icon
    Spectretribe
    Tichondrius (US)
    469 ilvl
    2300
  2. 2
    Lotharie's character icon
    Lotharie
    Aegwynn (EU)
    466 ilvl
    2240
  3. 3
    Kalvishmage's character icon
    Kalvishmage
    Dalaran (US)
    467 ilvl
    2203
  4. 4
    Flayx's character icon
    Flayx
    Draka (US)
    464 ilvl
    2115
  5. 5
    Gunbomb's character icon
    Gunbomb
    Tichondrius (US)
    463 ilvl
    2103

Stat Priority

Stats are crucial attributes that directly influence a character's power in World of Warcraft. They not only determine the character's strength but also define the overall feel and playstyle. Stat bonuses can be found on various pieces of equipment, in consumables created by the Alchemy profession, certain foods, some enchantments , and gems .

It's important to note that each stat experiences diminishing returns once its equipped bonus reaches +20%. This means that optimizing a character's performance involves more than just maximizing each stat; it's about finding a balanced distribution. Here is the optimal way to balance Fire Mage Secondary and Minor stats for 3v3.

Secondary Stats
+115
7% Critical Strike
+3855
25% Haste
+3028
15% Mastery
+6646
32% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Haste
  3. Mastery
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+4
0% Avoidance
+9
0% Leech
+462
9% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Leech
  3. Avoidance

Races

In World of Warcraft, each race comes with unique traits that enhance character abilities or improve in-game quality of life. Although these racial traits typically offer minor advantages, they can still provide a competitive edge in certain scenarios.

With Night Elf currently being the top race for Fire Mages in 3v3, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    18
  2. Human race icon
    Human
    11
  3. Orc race icon
    Orc
    11
  4. Undead race icon
    Undead
    3
  5. Void Elf race icon
    Void Elf
    3

Class Talents

Talents are the main element defining a character's build, significantly influencing the playstyle by adding, modifying, and enhancing character abilities and behaviors. They are crucial in shaping how a character functions in battle.

Class talents represent a common tree shared across all Mage specializations. These talents provide foundational skills and enhancements that are essential and universal to the Mage class. They offer a range of abilities that lay the groundwork for a Mage's overall capabilities, regardless of the chosen specialization.

The following tree reproduces the in-game class talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Blazing Barrier
49
Ice Block
49
Overflowing Energy
49
Incanter's Flow
49
Winter's Protection
7
Spellsteal
49
Tempest Barrier
13
Incantation of Swiftness
1
Remove Curse
44
Arcane Warding
32
Mirror Image
45
Shifting Power
49
Alter Time
49
Cryo-Freeze
13
Reabsorption
2
Quick Witted
49
Mass Polymorph
3
Slow
42
Master of Time
49
Diverted Energy
0
Ring of Frost
48
Ice Nova
46
Shimmer
42
Mass Slow
3
Blast Wave
49
Improved Frost Nova
11
Rigid Ice
0
Tome of Rhonin
37
Tome of Antonidas
49
Volatile Detonation
48
Energized Barriers
45
Frigid Winds
3
Flow of Time
48
Temporal Velocity
49
Ice Ward
1
Freezing Cold
0
Time Manipulation
46
Displacement
48
Accumulative Shielding
6
Greater Invisibility
49
Dragon's Breath
49
Ice Cold
1
Time Anomaly
47
Mass Barrier
44

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Fire Mages with unique abilities and enhancements tailored to their combat style.

The following tree reproduces the in-game specialization talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Pyroblast
49
Fire Blast
49
Pyrotechnics
49
Scorch
30
Phoenix Flames
49
Surging Blaze
49
Searing Touch
5
Firestarter
48
Fervent Flickering
49
Fuel the Fire
23
Improved Scorch
0
Critical Mass
49
Intensifying Flame
34
Flame On
49
Flame Patch
18
Alexstrasza's Fury
49
Combustion
49
Living Bomb
47
Incendiary Eruptions
18
Call of the Sun King
49
Firemind
49
Improved Combustion
49
Feel the Burn
49
Convection
2
Phoenix Reborn
41
Fevered Incantation
27
Master of Flame
43
Kindling
48
Inflame
11
Conflagration
1
Firefall
1
Controlled Destruction
36
Flame Accelerant
37
Fiery Rush
13
Wildfire
32
Meteor
1
Hyperthermia
34
Unleashed Inferno
47
Deep Impact
0

PvP Talents

PvP talents are specifically tailored for player-versus-player combat scenarios. Activated in arenas, battlegrounds, and the open world with war mode enabled, these talents are designed to optimize a Fire Mage's performance in PvP encounters. They provide specialized enhancements and strategies that give players an edge in combat against other players, reflecting the unique demands of PvP gameplay.

The following tree reproduces the in-game pvp talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
World in Flames
17
Flamecannon
45
Greater Pyroblast
0
Ring of Fire
16
Ice Wall
0
Glass Cannon
47
Master Shepherd
18
Ethereal Blink
0
Improved Mass Invisibility
4

Best In Slot And Gear

Gear consists of items that directly determine a character's power level. It can be acquired from diverse sources: dungeon, raid, world drops, crafted through various professions, obtained from PvP vendors, or chosen as rewards from the Great Vault.

Each piece of gear significantly boosts a character's overall strength and capabilities. Here are the top items for Fire Mages in 3v3, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Cover item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Cover
    23
  2. Wayward Chronomancer's Chronocap item set icon
    set
    Wayward Chronomancer's Chronocap
    23
  3. Draconic Combatant's Wildercloth Hood item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Wildercloth Hood
    2
  4. Crown of the Infinite Lord item icon
    Crown of the Infinite Lord
    1

Neck

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    23
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Necklace
    16
  3. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Amulet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Amulet
    5
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Amulet
    3
  5. Terros's Captive Core item icon
    Terros's Captive Core
    1

Shoulders

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Mantle item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Mantle
    17
  2. Wayward Chronomancer's Metronomes item set icon
    set
    Wayward Chronomancer's Metronomes
    17
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Shawl item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Shawl
    13
  4. Draconic Combatant's Wildercloth Shoulderpads item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Wildercloth Shoulderpads
    1
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Amice item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Amice
    1

Back

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Cape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cape
    26
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Drape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Drape
    19
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak
    2
  4. Etchings of the Captive Revenant item icon
    Etchings of the Captive Revenant
    1
  5. Verdant Aspirant's Drape item icon
    Verdant Aspirant's Drape
    1

Chest

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Robe item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Robe
    31
  2. Vibrant Wildercloth Vestments item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Vestments
    15
  3. Wayward Chronomancer's Patchwork item set icon
    set
    Wayward Chronomancer's Patchwork
    2
  4. Draconic Combatant's Wildercloth Tunic item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Wildercloth Tunic
    1

Wrist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Wristwraps item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Wristwraps
    26
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Bindings item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Bindings
    21
  3. Draconic Combatant's Wildercloth Bands item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Wildercloth Bands
    1
  4. Vibrant Wildercloth Wristwraps item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Wristwraps
    1

Hands

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Handwraps item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Handwraps
    25
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Gloves item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Gloves
    19
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Gloves item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Gloves
    3
  4. Wayward Chronomancer's Gloves item set icon
    set
    Wayward Chronomancer's Gloves
    2

Waist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Belt item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Belt
    20
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Cord item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Cord
    16
  3. Infurious Binding of Gesticulation item icon
    Infurious Binding of Gesticulation
    11
  4. Vibrant Wildercloth Girdle item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Girdle
    2

Legs

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Leggings item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Leggings
    24
  2. Wayward Chronomancer's Pantaloons item set icon
    set
    Wayward Chronomancer's Pantaloons
    22
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Pants item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Pants
    2
  4. Draconic Combatant's Wildercloth Leggings item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Wildercloth Leggings
    1

Feet

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Footwraps item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Footwraps
    27
  2. Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers
    14
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Slippers item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Slippers
    7
  4. Imbued Frostweave Slippers item icon
    Imbued Frostweave Slippers
    1

Rings

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    35
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Ring item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Ring
    29
  3. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet
    23
  4. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    7
  5. Ring-Bound Hourglass item icon
    Ring-Bound Hourglass
    2

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    42
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    41
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    11
  4. Augury of the Primal Flame item icon
    Augury of the Primal Flame
    1
  5. Balefire Branch item icon
    Balefire Branch
    1

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Staff item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Staff
    47
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Wand item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Wand
    1
  3. Iridal, the Earth's Master item icon
    Iridal, the Earth's Master
    1

Off Hand

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Branch item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Branch
    1

Embellishments

Embellishments are unique effects that can be added to crafted items, either as predefined elements in recipes or through an optional embellishment reagent, creating embellished gear. These enhancements diversify and amplify characters' capabilities.

Given that only a maximum of 2 embellished items can be equipped at a time, here are the best embellishments for Fire Mages in 3v3.

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Vestments embellishment item icon
    Precognition
    31
  2. Infurious Binding of Gesticulation embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    11
  3. Signet of Titanic Insight embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    6

Enchantments

Enchantments provide minor yet valuable enhancements to various items, including Head, Back, Chest, Wrist, Waist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand.

Most enchantments are crafted via the Enchanting profession. However, Waist enchantments specifically require Blacksmithing, Legs enhancements are crafted by Leatherworkers, and Head enchantments come from the Incandescent Essence , a reward obtained through a quest in the Amirdrassil raid.

Enchantments are usually available at the auction house, making them accessible for upgrades. Here is a list of the top enchantments for Fire Mages in 3v3, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    1

Back

  1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    1

Chest

  1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    1

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    13

Legs

  1. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    32
  2. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    9
  3. Temporal Spellthread enchantment icon
    Temporal Spellthread
    1

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    2

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    1

Gems

Gems are crafted stones from the Jewelcrafting profession, typically offering stat bonuses to enhance your gear. These gems can be socketed into specific items such as Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings. The presence of sockets on items is usually random upon their drop.

Notably, Neck items can be uniquely modified to have up to three sockets by using 3 Tiered Medallion Setting . Additionally, a single socket can be added to other eligible items with a Nature's Cradle , which requires 6 Aspects' Tokens of Merit obtained from the Great Vault.

Available through both the auction house and the crafting order system, the following are the top gem choices for Fire Mages in 3v3.

  1. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    54
  2. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    47
  3. Energized Ysemerald gem icon
    Energized Ysemerald
    37
  4. Keen Ysemerald gem icon
    Keen Ysemerald
    20
  5. Energized Malygite gem icon
    Energized Malygite
    9