Setback's Fire Mage PvE Build
Setback (Illidan US) is a Fire Mage in World of Warcraft that reached a Mythic+ rating of 345 during The War Within Season 3, equipped with a 698 item level gear set.
Here is the breakdown of Setback's PvE character build for patch 12.0, covering stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems. Use it as a resource to refine and elevate your own Fire Mage setup.
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Stat Priority
Stats directly affect a Fire Mage's DPS performance, appearing on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.
They have diminishing returns after reaching +20% from gear, so proper balance ensures the best results.
Secondary Stats
- 9% Critical Strike +1057
- 40% Haste +25212
- 13% Mastery +10417
- 10% Versatility +7783
Stat priority
- Haste
- Mastery
- Versatility
- Critical Strike
Minor Stats
- 0% Avoidance +0
- 1% Leech +1020
- 9% Speed +0
Stat priority
- Leech
- Avoidance
- Speed
Talent Build
Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in Mythic+ Dungeon.
Frostfire Hero Talents
Gear
Gear provides core stat bonuses and typically comes from the Great Vault, crafted items, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.
Here is Setback's gear for each equipment slot.
Neck
Shoulders
Back
Hands
Trinkets
Main Hand
Off Hand
Embellishments
Embellishments add special effects to crafted gear. Only two can be equipped, so selection is important.
These are Setback's embellishments.
Enchantments
Enchantments enhance gear with additional stats or special procs. Most are crafted by Enchanters, leg enchants come from Leatherworkers, and some slot-specific options appear through seasonal content.
The following are the specific enchantments chosen by Setback for each gear slot.
Chest
Wrist
Legs
Rings
Gems
Gems provide focused secondary stat bonuses to help fine‑tune builds. They are crafted by Jewelcrafters and socketed into gear.
These are Setback's currently socketed gems.
Algari Diamond
Fiber
Prismatic
Durable Information Securing Container
Durable Information Securing Container is a powerful belt introduced in Patch 11.1.7, obtained from Overcharged Delves. It features a unique effect that enhances character builds and can significantly impact performance in competitive content.
