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Frost Mage PvP Guide For RBG

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Frost Mage
Season 4
12 characters
1718 - 1904

Welcome to Murlok.io's Frost Mage PvP guide for RBG 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 Frost Mages from Dragonflight Season 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Ðèjävú (Kelthuzad US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 1904.

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 Frost Mages

  1. 1
    Ðèjävú's character icon
    Ðèjävú
    Kelthuzad (US)
    495 ilvl
    1904
  2. 2
    Aurá's character icon
    Aurá
    Sargeras (US)
    472 ilvl
    1900
  3. 3
    Ангилема's character icon
    Ангилема
    Gordunni (EU)
    475 ilvl
    1834
  4. 4
    Greenug's character icon
    Greenug
    Tichondrius (US)
    480 ilvl
    1825
  5. 5
    Lawuera's character icon
    Lawuera
    Quelthalas (US)
    494 ilvl
    1825

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 Frost Mage Secondary and Minor stats for RBG.

Secondary Stats
+830
11% Critical Strike
+5257
44% Haste
+2226
20% Mastery
+6883
33% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Haste
  3. Mastery
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+19
0% Avoidance
+10
0% Leech
+429
8% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Avoidance
  3. Leech

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 Human currently being the top race for Frost Mages in RBG, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Human race icon
    Human
    4
  2. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    2
  3. Lightforged Draenei race icon
    Lightforged Draenei
    1
  4. Void Elf race icon
    Void Elf
    1
  5. Draenei race icon
    Draenei
    1

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.
Ice Barrier
12
Ice Block
12
Overflowing Energy
12
Incanter's Flow
12
Winter's Protection
4
Spellsteal
12
Tempest Barrier
3
Incantation of Swiftness
1
Remove Curse
11
Arcane Warding
3
Mirror Image
12
Shifting Power
12
Alter Time
12
Cryo-Freeze
11
Reduplication
0
Quick Witted
12
Mass Polymorph
0
Slow
4
Master of Time
11
Diverted Energy
2
Ring of Frost
11
Ice Nova
12
Shimmer
8
Mass Slow
1
Blast Wave
11
Improved Frost Nova
1
Rigid Ice
1
Tome of Rhonin
11
Tome of Antonidas
12
Volatile Detonation
10
Energized Barriers
7
Frigid Winds
6
Flow of Time
11
Temporal Velocity
12
Ice Ward
1
Freezing Cold
0
Time Manipulation
7
Displacement
10
Accumulative Shielding
3
Greater Invisibility
12
Dragon's Breath
11
Ice Cold
1
Time Anomaly
10
Mass Barrier
10

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Frost 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.
Ice Lance
12
Frozen Orb
12
Fingers of Frost
12
Flurry
12
Shatter
12
Brain Freeze
4
Everlasting Frost
12
Winter's Blessing
12
Frostbite
9
Piercing Cold
12
Perpetual Winter
12
Lonely Winter
12
Ice Caller
11
Bone Chilling
12
Comet Storm
10
Frozen Touch
2
Wintertide
12
Snowstorm
0
Flash Freeze
12
Subzero
11
Deep Shatter
1
Icy Veins
12
Splintering Cold
4
Glacial Assault
2
Freezing Rain
12
Thermal Void
11
Chain Reaction
11
Splitting Ice
11
Fractured Frost
0
Freezing Winds
12
Slick Ice
1
Ray of Frost
11
Hailstones
11
Cold Front
0
Coldest Snap
1
Cryopathy
11
Glacial Spike
11

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 Frost 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.
Icy Feet
1
Concentrated Coolness
7
Ice Form
1
Ice Wall
4
Ring of Fire
7
Frost Bomb
11
Snowdrift
3
Master Shepherd
2
Ethereal Blink
0
Improved Mass Invisibility
0

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 Frost Mages in RBG, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Wayward Chronomancer's Chronocap item set icon
    set
    Wayward Chronomancer's Chronocap
    8
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Cover item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Cover
    2
  3. Cowl of the Illidari High Lord item icon
    Cowl of the Illidari High Lord
    1
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Cap item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Cap
    1

Neck

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Necklace
    4
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Necklace
    4
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Pendant
    1
  4. Elemental Lariat item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    1
  5. Ouroboreal Necklet item icon
    Ouroboreal Necklet
    1

Shoulders

  1. Wayward Chronomancer's Metronomes item set icon
    set
    Wayward Chronomancer's Metronomes
    7
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Mantle item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Mantle
    3
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Mantle item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Mantle
    1
  4. Mystic's Scalding Frame item icon
    Mystic's Scalding Frame
    1

Back

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

Chest

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

Wrist

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Armbands item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Armbands
    4
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Bindings item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Bindings
    3
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Bindings item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Bindings
    3
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Wristwraps item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Wristwraps
    1
  5. Unstable Vial Handlers item icon
    Unstable Vial Handlers
    1

Hands

  1. Wayward Chronomancer's Gloves item set icon
    set
    Wayward Chronomancer's Gloves
    6
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Gloves item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Gloves
    3
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Handwraps item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Handwraps
    2
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Gloves item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Gloves
    1

Waist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Cord item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Cord
    7
  2. Infurious Binding of Gesticulation item icon
    Infurious Binding of Gesticulation
    2
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Belt item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Belt
    1
  4. Vibrant Wildercloth Girdle item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Girdle
    1
  5. Wayward Chronomancer's Synchronous Belt item icon
    Wayward Chronomancer's Synchronous Belt
    1

Legs

  1. Wayward Chronomancer's Pantaloons item set icon
    set
    Wayward Chronomancer's Pantaloons
    10
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Leggings item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Leggings
    1
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Leggings item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Leggings
    1

Feet

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers
    5
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Footwraps item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Footwraps
    3
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Slippers item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Slippers
    2
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Slippers item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Slippers
    2

Rings

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Ring item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Ring
    8
  2. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    4
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    3
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Band item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Band
    2
  5. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet
    2

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    10
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    4
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    3
  4. Augury of the Primal Flame item icon
    Augury of the Primal Flame
    1
  5. Desperate Invoker's Codex item icon
    Desperate Invoker's Codex
    1

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Staff item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Staff
    6
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Staff item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Staff
    2
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Dagger item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Dagger
    2
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Greatstaff item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Greatstaff
    1
  5. Draconic Warmonger's Spire item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Spire
    1

Off Hand

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Censer item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Censer
    2

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 Frost Mages in RBG.

    1. Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers embellishment item icon
      Precognition
      8
    2. Torc of Passed Time embellishment item icon
      Blue Silken Lining
      2
    3. Infurious Binding of Gesticulation embellishment item icon
      Mettle
      2
    4. Elemental Lariat embellishment item icon
      Elemental Lariat
      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 Frost Mages in RBG, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

    Head

    1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
      Incandescent Essence
      1

    Back

    1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
      Homebound Speed
      8
    2. +125 Speed enchantment icon
      +125 Speed
      1
    3. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
      Regenerative Leech
      1

    Chest

    1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
      Waking Stats
      10

    Wrist

    1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
      +200 Speed
      9

    Waist

    1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
      Shadowed Belt Clasp
      5

    Legs

    1. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
      Frozen Spellthread
      8
    2. Temporal Spellthread enchantment icon
      Temporal Spellthread
      1

    Feet

    1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
      Plainsrunner's Breeze
      8
    2. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
      Watcher's Loam
      2
    3. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
      Plainsrunner's Breeze
      1

    Rings

    1. +82 Haste enchantment icon
      +82 Haste
      12
    2. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
      +82 Mastery
      4
    3. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
      +82 Versatility
      2

    Main Hand

    1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
      Sophic Devotion
      8
    2. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
      Sophic Devotion
      2
    3. Wafting Writ enchantment icon
      Wafting Writ
      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 Frost Mages in RBG.

    1. Keen Ysemerald gem icon
      Keen Ysemerald
      13
    2. Energized Ysemerald gem icon
      Energized Ysemerald
      10
    3. Zen Neltharite gem icon
      Zen Neltharite
      6
    4. Keen Neltharite gem icon
      Keen Neltharite
      5
    5. gem icon
      2