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Arcane Mage Blitz PvP Guide for TWW Season 2

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Arcane Mage PvP build guide for Blitz Battlegrounds 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. Astrisz's icon
    1
    Astrisz
    Outland (EU)
    Human | Spellslinger | 629 ilvl
    3075
  2. Canetoad's icon
    2
    Canetoad
    Kelthuzad (US)
    Night Elf | Spellslinger | 639 ilvl
    3032
  3. Polypedro's icon
    3
    Polypedro
    Tichondrius (EU)
    Night Elf | Spellslinger | 640 ilvl
    3015
  4. Ohmygushy's icon
    4
    Ohmygushy
    Frostmourne (US)
    Goblin | Spellslinger | 632 ilvl
    2970
  5. Cvark's icon
    5
    Cvark
    Sargeras (US)
    Night Elf | Sunfury | 669 ilvl
    2858

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

  • +974
    10% Critical Strike
  • +17737
    29% Haste
  • +3331
    15% Mastery
  • +15412
    20% Versatility

Stat priority

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

Minor Stats

  • +0
    0% Avoidance
  • +150
    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 Blitz Battlegrounds. 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 Blitz.

Head

  1. Aspectral Emissary's Crystalline Cowl icon
    Set
    Aspectral Emissary's Crystalline Cowl
    46
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Hood icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Hood
    1
  3. Prized Aspirant's Silk Cover icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Cover
    1
  4. Prized Gladiator's Silk Cap icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Cap
    1
  5. Prized Warmonger's Crown icon
    Prized Warmonger's Crown
    1

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Algari Competitor's Amulet
    43
  2. Prized Gladiator's Necklace icon
    Prized Gladiator's Necklace
    6
  3. Prized Aspirant's Necklace icon
    Prized Aspirant's Necklace
    1

Shoulders

  1. Aspectral Emissary's Arcane Vents icon
    Set
    Aspectral Emissary's Arcane Vents
    48
  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Mantle icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Mantle
    2

Back

  1. Prized Warmonger's Cloak icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cloak
    23
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak
    14
  3. Prized Gladiator's Drape icon
    Prized Gladiator's Drape
    11
  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
    20
  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands
    15
  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers
    8
  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands
    7

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
    13
  3. Aspectral Emissary's Hardened Grasp icon
    Set
    Aspectral Emissary's Hardened Grasp
    6
  4. Consecrated Gloves icon
    Craft
    Consecrated Gloves
    4
  5. Prized Warmonger's Gloves icon
    Prized Warmonger's Gloves
    3

Waist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord
    27
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash
    13
  3. Prized Aspirant's Silk Cord icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Cord
    5
  4. Consecrated Cord icon
    Craft
    Consecrated Cord
    3
  5. Prized Warmonger's Cord icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cord
    2

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. Prized Warmonger's Slippers icon
    Prized Warmonger's Slippers
    32
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads
    16
  3. Nonconductive Kill-o-Socks icon
    Nonconductive Kill-o-Socks
    1
  4. Prized Aspirant's Silk Footwraps icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Footwraps
    1

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Signet
    94
  2. Prized Gladiator's Ring icon
    Prized Gladiator's Ring
    4
  3. Prized Aspirant's Ring icon
    Prized Aspirant's Ring
    1
  4. Prized Gladiator's Band icon
    Prized Gladiator's Band
    1

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    38
  2. Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion
    34
  3. Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion
    13
  4. Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    9
  5. Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    3

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Staff icon
    Prized Gladiator's Staff
    45
  2. Prized Gladiator's Pincer icon
    Prized Gladiator's Pincer
    3
  3. Algari Competitor's Skewer icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Skewer
    1
  4. Prized Gladiator's Greatstaff icon
    Prized Gladiator's Greatstaff
    1

Off Hand

  1. Algari Competitor's Lamp icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Lamp
    1
  2. Prized Gladiator's Army Knife icon
    Prized Gladiator's Army Knife
    1
  3. Prized Gladiator's Conduit icon
    Prized Gladiator's Conduit
    1
  4. 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 Blitz.

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Elemental Focusing Lens
    84
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands icon
    Writhing Armor Banding
    3
  3. Algari Competitor's Lamp icon
    Ascendance
    2
  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon
    Duskthread Lining
    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 Blitz builds.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
    37
  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs icon
    Chant of Leeching Fangs
    4
  3. +160 Speed icon
    +160 Speed
    2

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    47
  2. Council's Intellect icon
    Council's Intellect
    2

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed icon
    +1000 Speed
    43
  2. +2040 Leech icon
    +2040 Leech
    1
  3. +650 Speed icon
    +650 Speed
    1

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread icon
    Sunset Spellthread
    41
  2. Daybreak Spellthread icon
    Daybreak Spellthread
    4
  3. Frozen Spellthread icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    2

Feet

  1. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    42
  2. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    5
  3. Cavalry's March icon
    Cavalry's March
    1

Rings

  1. +315 Haste icon
    +315 Haste
    63
  2. +315 Versatility icon
    +315 Versatility
    21
  3. Cursed Mastery icon
    Cursed Mastery
    4

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    49
  2. Stormrider's Fury icon
    Stormrider's Fury
    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 Blitz.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone icon
    Cognitive Bloodstone
    45
  2. Culminating Blasphemite icon
    Culminating Blasphemite
    1
  3. Enduring Bloodstone icon
    Enduring Bloodstone
    1

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Emerald icon
    Versatile Emerald
    146
  2. Quick Sapphire icon
    Quick Sapphire
    125
  3. Masterful Sapphire icon
    Masterful Sapphire
    8
  4. Quick Onyx icon
    Quick Onyx
    5
  5. Masterful Emerald icon
    Masterful Emerald
    4

Tinker

  1. icon
    8
  2. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector icon
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector
    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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

  1. Night Elf icon
    Night Elf
    15
  2. Human icon
    Human
    12
  3. Void Elf icon
    Void Elf
    8
  4. Orc icon
    Orc
    4
  5. Gnome icon
    Gnome
    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 Blitz guide created?

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