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Arcane Mage 2v2 PvP Guide for TWW Season 2

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Arcane Mage PvP build guide for 2v2 Arenas in The War Within Season 2.

Using data from the top 50 Arcane Mages across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the most used stats, talents, gear, enchantments, and gems for competitive matches in Patch 11.1.

Top Arcane Mages

  1. Scarytimes's icon
    1
    Scarytimes
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Spellslinger | 651 ilvl
    2453
  2. Numbing's icon
    2
    Numbing
    Sargeras (US)
    Dark Iron Dwarf | Spellslinger | 648 ilvl
    2425
  3. Oldboy's icon
    3
    Oldboy
    Moon Guard (US)
    Void Elf | Spellslinger | 664 ilvl
    2413
  4. Canetoad's icon
    4
    Canetoad
    Kelthuzad (US)
    Night Elf | Spellslinger | 639 ilvl
    2407
  5. Fatalityx's icon
    5
    Fatalityx
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Spellslinger | 642 ilvl
    2280

Stats

Stats are core attributes that directly affect a character’s performance. They appear on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.

Each stat has diminishing returns once the bonus reaches +20% from equipped sources, so balancing them is key to maximizing effectiveness.

Secondary Stats

  • +766
    9% Critical Strike
  • +18083
    30% Haste
  • +3205
    15% Mastery
  • +15408
    20% Versatility

Stat priority

  1. Haste
  2. Versatility
  3. Mastery
  4. Critical Strike

Minor Stats

  • +0
    0% Avoidance
  • +0
    0% Leech
  • +0
    8% Speed

Stat priority

  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Talents

Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in 2v2 Arenas. This section highlights the most popular Arcane Mage class, specialization, hero, and PvP talents based on top player data from Season 2.

Talents are shown as heatmaps, where colors indicate frequency:

  1. Most used talents, strongly recommended!
  2. Frequently used talents, offer flexibility or suit personal preference.
  3. Rarely used talents, usually chosen to unlock deeper rows in the tree.

Best In Slot Gear

Gear refers to the items equipped in each slot. It provides most of a character’s stat bonuses and can come from the Great Vault, crafted gear, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.

Frequently equipped by top players, these items represent the current best-in-slot gear for 2v2.

Head

  1. Aspectral Emissary's Crystalline Cowl icon
    Set
    Aspectral Emissary's Crystalline Cowl
    45
  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Cap icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Cap
    4
  3. Prized Warmonger's Crown icon
    Prized Warmonger's Crown
    1

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Algari Competitor's Amulet
    48
  2. Prized Gladiator's Necklace icon
    Prized Gladiator's Necklace
    2

Shoulders

  1. Aspectral Emissary's Arcane Vents icon
    Set
    Aspectral Emissary's Arcane Vents
    50

Back

  1. Prized Warmonger's Cloak icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cloak
    34
  2. Prized Gladiator's Drape icon
    Prized Gladiator's Drape
    8
  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak
    6
  4. Prized Aspirant's Cloak icon
    Prized Aspirant's Cloak
    2

Chest

  1. Aspectral Emissary's Primal Robes icon
    Set
    Aspectral Emissary's Primal Robes
    50

Wrist

  1. Prized Warmonger's Bindings icon
    Prized Warmonger's Bindings
    26
  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands
    16
  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers
    5
  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands
    2
  5. Prized Aspirant's Silk Bindings icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Bindings
    1

Hands

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Gloves icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Gloves
    22
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Gloves icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Gloves
    12
  3. Aspectral Emissary's Hardened Grasp icon
    Set
    Aspectral Emissary's Hardened Grasp
    7
  4. Consecrated Gloves icon
    Craft
    Consecrated Gloves
    5
  5. Prized Aspirant's Silk Gloves icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Gloves
    3

Waist

  1. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash
    20
  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord
    19
  3. Consecrated Cord icon
    Craft
    Consecrated Cord
    8
  4. Prized Aspirant's Silk Cord icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Cord
    2
  5. Ringmaster's Cummerbund icon
    Ringmaster's Cummerbund
    1

Legs

  1. Aspectral Emissary's Trousers icon
    Set
    Aspectral Emissary's Trousers
    43
  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Leggings icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Leggings
    6
  3. Consecrated Leggings icon
    Craft
    Consecrated Leggings
    1

Feet

  1. Prized Warmonger's Slippers icon
    Prized Warmonger's Slippers
    37
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads
    12
  3. Prized Aspirant's Silk Footwraps icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Footwraps
    1

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Signet
    100

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    41
  2. Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion
    39
  3. Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion
    10
  4. Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    8
  5. Forged Gladiator's Medallion icon
    Set
    Forged Gladiator's Medallion
    1

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Staff icon
    Prized Gladiator's Staff
    48
  2. Algari Competitor's Staff icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Staff
    1
  3. Charged Hexsword icon
    Craft
    Charged Hexsword
    1

Off Hand

  1. Prized Warmonger's Firebomb icon
    Prized Warmonger's Firebomb
    1

Embellishments

Embellishments are special effects tied to crafted items. Some are built into recipes, while others can be added using optional reagents.

Only two embellished items can be equipped at a time, so choosing the right effects is crucial. The following embellishments are most commonly used in top Arcane Mage builds for 2v2.

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Elemental Focusing Lens
    97
  2. Algari Competitor's Staff icon
    Ascendance
    1
  3. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Captured Starlight
    1
  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon
    Writhing Armor Banding
    1

Enchantments

Enchantments add effects to gear, including stat bonuses, damage or healing procs, and other enhancements. Most are created through Enchanting, while leg enchants are crafted by Leatherworkers.

These are the most used enchantments across each slot in Season 2 2v2 builds.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
    45

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    49
  2. Council's Intellect icon
    Council's Intellect
    1

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed icon
    +1000 Speed
    45
  2. +650 Speed icon
    +650 Speed
    1

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread icon
    Sunset Spellthread
    44
  2. Daybreak Spellthread icon
    Daybreak Spellthread
    2
  3. Charged Armor Kit icon
    Charged Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    44
  2. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    3
  3. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    1

Rings

  1. +315 Haste icon
    +315 Haste
    65
  2. +315 Versatility icon
    +315 Versatility
    30
  3. Cursed Versatility icon
    Cursed Versatility
    4

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    50

Gems

Gems provide bonus secondary stats and help fine-tune a character’s build. They are crafted through Jewelcrafting and socketed into gear.

Additional sockets can be added to Neck and Rings using the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear using a seasonal item typically sold by the Token of Merit vendor near the Great Vault.

Used to round out secondary stats, these gems are the most used in high-rated 2v2.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone icon
    Cognitive Bloodstone
    48
  2. Enduring Bloodstone icon
    Enduring Bloodstone
    2

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Emerald icon
    Versatile Emerald
    158
  2. Quick Sapphire icon
    Quick Sapphire
    155
  3. Masterful Sapphire icon
    Masterful Sapphire
    1

Tinker

  1. icon
    5

Races

Racial traits can affect performance in PvP, with their impact varying by class and game mode. While the differences may not be noticeable in most games, the right racial choice can provide a competitive edge.

These races are most often chosen for their edge in 2v2 Arenas.

  1. Night Elf icon
    Night Elf
    20
  2. Human icon
    Human
    8
  3. Orc icon
    Orc
    6
  4. Void Elf icon
    Void Elf
    3
  5. Dark Iron Dwarf icon
    Dark Iron Dwarf
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.

How is this Arcane Mage 2v2 guide created?

The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Arcane Mages in 2v2, using the Battle.net API . Their builds are then analyzed to identify the most used stats, talents, gear, and enhancements for Season 2.

How often is the information updated?

The data is refreshed every 12 hours.

Why is this called a guide?

It’s called a guide because it helps players make informed build decisions by showing what top players are using. While it doesn’t teach gameplay step by step, it serves as a reference for optimizing your setup.

Is this guide good for beginners?

Yes. It shows what top players are using, which can be useful for understanding current trends. However, it’s not a how-to guide.

Why is my character not listed in the top section?

Your character might not appear due to inactivity, not meeting the current rating threshold (which increases as the season progresses), frequent spec changes, or gear that doesn’t align with the PvP format.