3v3 Arcane Mage

Arcane Mage
Season 2
30 characters
1503 - 2405

This guide tells you everything about how to build a World of Warcraft (Dragonflight 10.1) PvP Arcane Mage that will thrive in 3v3.

Updated , it is based on the 30 top-rated Arcane Mages in 3v3 leaderboards across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. Ratings are ranging from 1503 to 2405, with the current top 3v3 Arcane Mage being Junglejape from Tichondrius (US).

Each character's equipment type, active specialization history, as well as connection frequency, are taken into consideration to keep the guide as accurate as possible.

Stat Priority

Stats are attributes that enhance character abilities and define how it feels to play. Found on most pieces of equipment, object ameliorations, and consumables, the stats to prioritize for Arcane Mages in 3v3 are Versatility and Haste :

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

Sometimes, items can also contain minor stats that can add a certain value. Even though they are really hard to get since they are rare and random, the one to reach is Speed :

  1. Speed
  2. Avoidance
  3. Leech
Main Stat Priority
+322
9% Critical Strike
+4150
27% Haste
+830
15% Mastery
+5003
24% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Haste
  3. Mastery
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stat Priority
+30
0% Avoidance
+4
0% Leech
+452
9% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Avoidance
  3. Leech

Races

Each race in World of Warcraft brings traits that can potentially give an edge in achieving victory. That said, the best race for Arcane Mage in 3v3 is currently Human .

Since cross-faction play is now possible, there are few barriers that remain for picking what offers the best racials.

  1. Human race icon.
    Human
    7
  2. Night Elf race icon.
    Night Elf
    5
  3. Gnome race icon.
    Gnome
    5
  4. Orc race icon.
    Orc
    5
  5. Undead race icon.
    Undead
    2

Class Talents

Specialization Talents

PvP Talents

Equipment

The equipment is what makes characters stronger. The best gear is usually found in the Great Vault, Mythic+ dungeons, and Mythic raids. They can also be bought from PvP vendors or crafted with the Crafting Orders system.

Here are the best equipment items for Arcane Mages in 3v3.

Embellished Items

Embellished items are crafted pieces of equipment that feature specific abilities. They are obtained by using an embellishment optional reagent or are already included in an item recipe.

Only 2 embellished items can be equipped at the same time. Here are the best embellished items for Arcane Mages in 3v3.

Enchantments

Enchantments are equipment item upgrades. Created with the Enchanting and Leatherworking professions, or bought in the auction house, they can be set on Back, Chest, Wrist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand items.

Here are the best enchantments for Arcane Mages in 3v3.

Back

  1. Homebound Speed
    23
  2. +125 Speed
    2
  3. +75 Speed
    1

Chest

  1. Waking Stats
    26
  2. Reserve of Intellect
    2
  3. Reserve of Intellect
    1

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed
    25
  2. +125 Speed
    1

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze
    20
  2. Watcher's Loam
    7

Rings

  1. +82 Haste
    46
  2. +82 Mastery
    5
  3. +82 Versatility
    5

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion
    19
  2. Wafting Devotion
    5
  3. Wafting Devotion
    3

Gems

Gems are jewelcrafting items. Created with the Jewelcrafting profession or bought in the auction house, they can be socketed into Head, Neck, Wrists, Waist, and Rings items.

Here are the best gems for Arcane Mages in 3v3.

Primordial Stones

Primordial Stones are gems that can be socketed into the Onyx Annulet ring found in Zskera Vault or bought from Researcher Imareth . Stones are found across the Forbidden Reach through events, vendors, and vaults.

Here are the best primordial stones for Arcane Mages in 3v3.

Unfortunately, no primordial stones data were found.