
Arcane Mage 2v2 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3
Welcome to Murlok.io’s Arcane Mage PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 3.
Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Arcane Mage DPS across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the optimal stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, gems, and races used in Patch 11.2 competitive 2v2.
Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.
Top 2v2 Arcane Mages
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1ArnoldkellyTarren Mill (EU)Tauren | Spellslinger | 673 ilvl2361
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2XtOutland (EU)Night Elf | Sunfury | 676 ilvl2271
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3CanetoadKelthuzad (US)Night Elf | Spellslinger | 677 ilvl2229
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4NumbingSargeras (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Spellslinger | 674 ilvl2210
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5DecocoTichondrius (US)Human | Sunfury | 675 ilvl2125
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6DemonpowerShadowsong (US)Human | Sunfury | 666 ilvl2115
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7BashikTwisting Nether (EU)Night Elf | Sunfury | 680 ilvl2113
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8ShepherdKazzak (EU)Orc | Sunfury | 677 ilvl2111
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9DopaminexShattered Halls (US)Night Elf | Spellslinger | 673 ilvl2092
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10NootnootLaughing Skull (EU)Gnome | Spellslinger | 675 ilvl2089
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11YhRagnaros (EU)Orc | Sunfury | 677 ilvl2088
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12HazzáRavencrest (EU)Night Elf | Sunfury | 682 ilvl2079
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13ScubamTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Spellslinger | 705 ilvl2072
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14VenrukiTichondrius (US)Tauren | Spellslinger | 678 ilvl2058
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15SaelerEitrigg (US)Night Elf | Sunfury | 670 ilvl2051
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16TayuiBleeding Hollow (US)Night Elf | Sunfury | 666 ilvl2047
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17GpieArchimonde (EU)Night Elf | Spellslinger | 680 ilvl2043
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18ClooLothar (US)Blood Elf | Sunfury | 685 ilvl2041
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19ObfuscateDraenor (EU)Troll | Sunfury | 687 ilvl2039
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20MewtrouArchimonde (EU)Void Elf | Sunfury | 679 ilvl2021
Stat Priority
Stats directly affect a Arcane 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.
Optimal Secondary Stats
- 9% Critical Strike +1106
- 32% Haste +19335
- 21% Mastery +5584
- 23% Versatility +17713
Stat priority
- Haste
- Versatility
- Mastery
- Critical Strike
Additional Minor Stats
- 0% Avoidance +24
- 0% Leech +76
- 7% Speed +0
Stat priority
- Leech
- Avoidance
- Speed
Talent Build
Talents play a major role in 2v2 Arenas. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Arcane Mages.
- Most used talents, strongly recommended!
- Frequently used talents, offer flexibility or suit personal preference.
- Rarely used talents, usually chosen to unlock deeper rows in the tree.
Best-in-Slot Gear for 2v2
Gear provides core stat bonuses and typically comes from the Great Vault, crafted items, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.
These items are most frequently used by top-ranked Arcane Mages in 2v2 Arenas.
Head
Shoulders
Back
Wrist
Waist
Legs
Feet
Trinkets
Embellishments
Embellishments add special effects to crafted gear. Only two can be equipped, so selection is important.
The following embellishments are the most commonly used by high-rated Arcane Mages.
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.
These are the top enchantments for Arcane Mage gear in 2v2 Arenas during The War Within Season 3.
Chest
Wrist
Gems
Gems provide focused secondary stat bonuses to help fine‑tune builds. They are crafted by Jewelcrafters and socketed into gear.
Sockets can be added to Necklaces and Rings with the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear through seasonal vendor items.
These are the most popular gems among top‑rated Arcane Mages in 2v2 Arenas.
Algari Diamond
Fiber
Most Played Races for Arcane Mage 2v2
Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 2v2 Arenas.
These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Arcane Mage DPS players in The War Within Season 3.
Arcane Mage Guide FAQ
Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.
How is this 2v2 PvP guide created?
This guide compiles live data from the top Arcane Mages in 2v2 Arenas using Blizzard’s Battle.net API .
How often is the information updated?
Data updates every 8 hours.
Why is this guide valuable?
The guide provides real-time build insights, showing exactly what high-ranking players are currently using, helping you make informed decisions for your character.
Is this guide current?
Yes. The guide always reflects the latest information for The War Within Season 3 and Patch 11.2.
Is this guide suitable for beginners?
Yes. Beginners can easily identify current trends and optimal setups. However, it does not provide gameplay tutorials.
Why isn’t my character listed in the top rankings?
Reasons may include inactivity, falling below the minimum rating threshold, frequent spec changes, or gear not optimized for PvP.