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Arcane Mage 3v3 PvP Guide for TWW Season 2

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Arcane Mage PvP build guide for 3v3 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. Junglejape's icon
    1
    Junglejape
    Tichondrius (US)
    Tauren | Sunfury | 635 ilvl
    2779
  2. Canetoad's icon
    2
    Canetoad
    Kelthuzad (US)
    Night Elf | Sunfury | 636 ilvl
    2707
  3. Rositajonez's icon
    3
    Rositajonez
    Terenas (US)
    Night Elf | Spellslinger | 648 ilvl
    2662
  4. Austin's icon
    4
    Austin
    Sargeras (US)
    Troll | Sunfury | 633 ilvl
    2598
  5. Numbing's icon
    5
    Numbing
    Sargeras (US)
    Dark Iron Dwarf | Spellslinger | 648 ilvl
    2574

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

  • +696
    9% Critical Strike
  • +17653
    29% Haste
  • +3916
    16% Mastery
  • +15025
    19% Versatility

Stat priority

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

Minor Stats

  • +0
    0% Avoidance
  • +16
    0% Leech
  • +0
    8% Speed

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talents

Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in 3v3 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 3v3.

Head

  1. Aspectral Emissary's Crystalline Cowl icon
    Set
    Aspectral Emissary's Crystalline Cowl
    48
  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Cap icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Cap
    2

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Algari Competitor's Amulet
    47
  2. Prized Gladiator's Necklace icon
    Prized Gladiator's Necklace
    3

Shoulders

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

Back

  1. Prized Gladiator's Drape icon
    Prized Gladiator's Drape
    26
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak
    12
  3. Prized Warmonger's Cloak icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cloak
    11
  4. Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl
    1

Chest

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

Wrist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands
    22
  2. Prized Warmonger's Bindings icon
    Prized Warmonger's Bindings
    10
  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands
    9
  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers
    8
  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
    33
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Gloves icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Gloves
    11
  3. Consecrated Gloves icon
    Craft
    Consecrated Gloves
    2
  4. Prized Warmonger's Gloves icon
    Prized Warmonger's Gloves
    2
  5. Aspectral Emissary's Hardened Grasp icon
    Set
    Aspectral Emissary's Hardened Grasp
    1

Waist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord
    26
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash
    21
  3. Consecrated Cord icon
    Craft
    Consecrated Cord
    2
  4. Prized Aspirant's Silk Cord icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Cord
    1

Legs

  1. Aspectral Emissary's Trousers icon
    Set
    Aspectral Emissary's Trousers
    48
  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Leggings icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Leggings
    2

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads
    31
  2. Prized Warmonger's Slippers icon
    Prized Warmonger's Slippers
    17
  3. Nonconductive Kill-o-Socks icon
    Nonconductive Kill-o-Socks
    1
  4. Prized Gladiator's Silk Treads icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Treads
    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
    47
  2. Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion
    46
  3. Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion
    3
  4. Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    2
  5. Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    1

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Staff icon
    Prized Gladiator's Staff
    48
  2. Algari Competitor's Skewer icon
    Algari Competitor's Skewer
    1
  3. Algari Competitor's Staff icon
    Algari Competitor's Staff
    1

Off Hand

  1. Algari Competitor's Lamp icon
    Algari Competitor's Lamp
    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 3v3.

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Elemental Focusing Lens
    98

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 3v3 builds.

Head

  1. Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual icon
    Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual
    13
  2. Lesser Rune of Gushing Wound icon
    Lesser Rune of Gushing Wound
    5
  3. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual
    1

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
    41
  2. +160 Speed icon
    +160 Speed
    4

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    48
  2. Council's Intellect icon
    Council's Intellect
    1
  3. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    1

Wrist

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

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread icon
    Sunset Spellthread
    48
  2. Daybreak Spellthread icon
    Daybreak Spellthread
    1
  3. Temporal Spellthread icon
    Temporal Spellthread
    1

Feet

  1. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    40
  2. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    4
  3. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    1

Rings

  1. +315 Haste icon
    +315 Haste
    66
  2. +315 Versatility icon
    +315 Versatility
    24
  3. Cursed Versatility icon
    Cursed Versatility
    4

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    46
  2. Stormrider's Fury icon
    Stormrider's Fury
    3
  3. Stonebound Artistry icon
    Stonebound Artistry
    1

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 3v3.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone icon
    Cognitive Bloodstone
    50

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Emerald icon
    Versatile Emerald
    156
  2. Quick Sapphire icon
    Quick Sapphire
    131
  3. Masterful Emerald icon
    Masterful Emerald
    8
  4. Quick Onyx icon
    Quick Onyx
    4

Tinker

  1. icon
    8
  2. Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer icon
    Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer
    1

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 3v3 Arenas.

  1. Night Elf icon
    Night Elf
    27
  2. Human icon
    Human
    6
  3. Void Elf icon
    Void Elf
    4
  4. Orc icon
    Orc
    3
  5. Dracthyr icon
    Dracthyr
    2

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 3v3 guide created?

The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Arcane Mages in 3v3, 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.