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Arcane Mage PvP Guide For Solo Shuffle

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Arcane Mage
Season 4
36 characters
2100 - 2647

Welcome to Murlok.io's Arcane Mage PvP guide for Solo Shuffle in World of Warcraft. This guide lists the best stats, races, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems for patch 10.2.7, based on the character builds of the Top 50 Arcane Mages from Dragonflight Season 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Hotheadbop (Malganis US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2647.

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 Arcane Mages

  1. 1
    Hotheadbop's character icon
    Hotheadbop
    Malganis (US)
    494 ilvl
    2647
  2. 2
    Aleç's character icon
    Aleç
    Ravencrest (EU)
    486 ilvl
    2639
  3. 3
    Gellymeld's character icon
    Gellymeld
    Ravencrest (EU)
    484 ilvl
    2522
  4. 4
    Aleteia's character icon
    Aleteia
    Stormscale (EU)
    488 ilvl
    2444
  5. 5
    Venruki's character icon
    Venruki
    Tichondrius (US)
    480 ilvl
    2442

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 Arcane Mage Secondary and Minor stats for Solo Shuffle.

Secondary Stats
+321
9% Critical Strike
+5413
34% Haste
+1947
23% Mastery
+6914
33% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Haste
  3. Mastery
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+13
0% Avoidance
+48
0% Leech
+501
10% 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 Arcane Mages in Solo Shuffle, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    12
  2. Human race icon
    Human
    5
  3. Undead race icon
    Undead
    4
  4. Void Elf race icon
    Void Elf
    4
  5. Orc race icon
    Orc
    4

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.
Prismatic Barrier
36
Ice Block
36
Overflowing Energy
36
Incanter's Flow
36
Winter's Protection
1
Spellsteal
36
Tempest Barrier
4
Incantation of Swiftness
2
Remove Curse
26
Arcane Warding
21
Mirror Image
33
Shifting Power
36
Alter Time
36
Cryo-Freeze
7
Reduplication
0
Quick Witted
36
Mass Polymorph
1
Slow
34
Master of Time
36
Diverted Energy
0
Ring of Frost
36
Ice Nova
36
Shimmer
24
Mass Slow
0
Blast Wave
36
Improved Frost Nova
9
Rigid Ice
0
Tome of Rhonin
31
Tome of Antonidas
36
Volatile Detonation
36
Energized Barriers
35
Frigid Winds
2
Flow of Time
36
Temporal Velocity
36
Ice Ward
0
Freezing Cold
0
Time Manipulation
34
Displacement
36
Accumulative Shielding
23
Greater Invisibility
36
Dragon's Breath
36
Ice Cold
0
Time Anomaly
36
Mass Barrier
36

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Arcane 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.
Arcane Missiles
36
Arcane Orb
36
Reverberate
0
Concentrated Power
36
Arcane Tempo
36
Improved Arcane Missiles
36
Arcane Surge
36
Crackling Energy
34
Nether Precision
36
Rule of Threes
0
Charged Orb
36
Resonance
36
Mana Adept
2
Slipstream
36
Amplification
36
Presence of Mind
36
Foresight
0
Arcing Cleave
36
Nether Tempest
36
Improved Prismatic Barrier
12
Impetus
1
Improved Clearcasting
36
Chrono Shift
36
Touch of the Magi
36
Supernova
1
Evocation
0
Enlightened
36
Arcane Echo
33
Arcane Bombardment
36
Illuminated Thoughts
36
Conjure Mana Gem
0
Siphon Storm
0
Prodigious Savant
36
Radiant Spark
0
Concentration
35
Cascading Power
0
Orb Barrage
36
Harmonic Echo
0
Arcane Harmony
35

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 Arcane 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.
Master of Escape
6
Improved Mass Invisibility
0
Temporal Shield
33
Kleptomania
2
Arcanosphere
1
Ice Wall
1
Ring of Fire
34
Master Shepherd
30
Ethereal Blink
1

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 Arcane Mages in Solo Shuffle, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Wayward Chronomancer's Chronocap item set icon
    set
    Wayward Chronomancer's Chronocap
    34
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Cover item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Cover
    2

Neck

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Necklace
    18
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Necklace
    15
  3. Elemental Lariat item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    2
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Amulet
    1

Shoulders

  1. Wayward Chronomancer's Metronomes item set icon
    set
    Wayward Chronomancer's Metronomes
    32
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Mantle item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Mantle
    3
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Mantle item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Mantle
    1

Back

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Cloak item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cloak
    13
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Drape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Drape
    12
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Drape item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Drape
    9
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Cape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cape
    1
  5. Draconic Warmonger's Cape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cape
    1

Chest

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Vestments item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Vestments
    24
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Robe item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Robe
    5
  3. Wayward Chronomancer's Patchwork item set icon
    set
    Wayward Chronomancer's Patchwork
    5
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Tunic item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Tunic
    2

Wrist

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Bindings item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Bindings
    14
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Bindings item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Bindings
    12
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Armbands item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Armbands
    9
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Wristwraps item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Wristwraps
    1

Hands

  1. Wayward Chronomancer's Gloves item set icon
    set
    Wayward Chronomancer's Gloves
    33
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Gloves item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Gloves
    2
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Gloves item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Gloves
    1

Waist

  1. Infurious Binding of Gesticulation item icon
    Infurious Binding of Gesticulation
    19
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Cord item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Cord
    12
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Cord item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Cord
    4
  4. Vibrant Wildercloth Girdle item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Girdle
    1

Legs

  1. Wayward Chronomancer's Pantaloons item set icon
    set
    Wayward Chronomancer's Pantaloons
    34
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Leggings item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Leggings
    2

Feet

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Slippers item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Slippers
    14
  2. Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers
    13
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Footwraps item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Footwraps
    6
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Treads item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Treads
    3

Rings

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Ring item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Ring
    30
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    17
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Ring item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Ring
    13
  4. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet
    5
  5. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    4

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    30
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    26
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    10
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Medallion
    5
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    1

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Staff item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Staff
    15
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Spire item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Spire
    10
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Staff item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Staff
    7
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Greatstaff item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Greatstaff
    3
  5. Draconic Warmonger's Dagger item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Dagger
    1

Off Hand

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

Antique Bronze Bullion

Antique Bronze Bullion serves as a specialized currency in Dragonflight Season 4, enabling players to purchase specific items. Each item costs 2 bullions and can be upgraded to its maximum Mythic level.

Given that the acquisition of bullions is limited to 1 per week from defeating raid bosses and 2 from the Weekly Mythic Dungeons quest reward when available, here are the best items to buy to maximize your limited bullions.

    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 Arcane Mages in Solo Shuffle.

    1. Vibrant Wildercloth Vestments embellishment item icon
      Precognition
      35
    2. Infurious Binding of Gesticulation embellishment item icon
      Mettle
      19
    3. Elemental Lariat embellishment item icon
      Elemental Lariat
      2
    4. Signet of Titanic Insight embellishment item icon
      Blue Silken Lining
      1
    5. Vibrant Wildercloth Girdle embellishment item icon
      Verdant Conduit
      1

    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 Arcane Mages in Solo Shuffle, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

    Head

    1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
      Incandescent Essence
      2

    Back

    1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
      Homebound Speed
      31
    2. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
      Homebound Speed
      1

    Chest

    1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
      Waking Stats
      30
    2. Reserve of Intellect enchantment icon
      Reserve of Intellect
      3
    3. Waking Stats enchantment icon
      Waking Stats
      1

    Wrist

    1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
      +200 Speed
      30
    2. +125 Speed enchantment icon
      +125 Speed
      1

    Waist

    1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
      Shadowed Belt Clasp
      12

    Legs

    1. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
      Frozen Spellthread
      27
    2. Temporal Spellthread enchantment icon
      Temporal Spellthread
      7
    3. Temporal Spellthread enchantment icon
      Temporal Spellthread
      1

    Feet

    1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
      Plainsrunner's Breeze
      28
    2. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
      Watcher's Loam
      4

    Rings

    1. +82 Haste enchantment icon
      +82 Haste
      60
    2. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
      +82 Versatility
      6
    3. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
      +82 Mastery
      3

    Main Hand

    1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
      Sophic Devotion
      28
    2. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
      Sophic Devotion
      3
    3. Wafting Devotion enchantment icon
      Wafting Devotion
      3

    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 Arcane Mages in Solo Shuffle.

    1. Energized Ysemerald gem icon
      Energized Ysemerald
      63
    2. Keen Neltharite gem icon
      Keen Neltharite
      16
    3. Keen Ysemerald gem icon
      Keen Ysemerald
      11
    4. Fierce Illimited Diamond gem icon
      Fierce Illimited Diamond
      9
    5. Energized Malygite gem icon
      Energized Malygite
      6