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Arcane Mage Blitz PvP Guide for The War Within 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. Polypedro's icon
    1
    Polypedro
    Tichondrius (EU)
    Night Elf | Spellslinger | 639 ilvl
    3125
  2. Fairyglamour's icon
    2
    Fairyglamour
    Emerald Dream (US)
    Dracthyr | Spellslinger | 647 ilvl
    2861
  3. Cvark's icon
    3
    Cvark
    Sargeras (US)
    Night Elf | Spellslinger | 657 ilvl
    2846
  4. Astrisz's icon
    4
    Astrisz
    Outland (EU)
    Human | Spellslinger | 627 ilvl
    2782
  5. Kyliejennah's icon
    5
    Kyliejennah
    Stormrage (US)
    Void Elf | Spellslinger | 646 ilvl
    2750

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

  • +1216
    10% Critical Strike
  • +17327
    29% Haste
  • +3373
    15% Mastery
  • +14968
    19% Versatility

Stat priority

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

Minor Stats

  • +49
    0% Avoidance
  • +160
    0% Leech
  • +0
    7% 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
    44
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Hood icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Hood
    2
  3. Prized Warmonger's Crown icon
    Prized Warmonger's Crown
    2
  4. Cinderbrew-Soaked Cowl icon
    Cinderbrew-Soaked Cowl
    1
  5. Prized Gladiator's Silk Cap icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Cap
    1

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Amulet
    45
  2. Prized Gladiator's Necklace icon
    Prized Gladiator's Necklace
    3
  3. Prized Aspirant's Necklace icon
    Prized Aspirant's Necklace
    1
  4. Semi-Charmed Amulet icon
    Semi-Charmed Amulet
    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
    39
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak
    4
  3. Prized Aspirant's Cloak icon
    Prized Aspirant's Cloak
    3
  4. Prized Gladiator's Drape icon
    Prized Gladiator's Drape
    3
  5. Consecrated Cloak icon
    Craft
    Consecrated Cloak
    1

Chest

  1. Aspectral Emissary's Primal Robes icon
    Set
    Aspectral Emissary's Primal Robes
    49
  2. Petticoat of the Self-Stylized Azerite Baron icon
    Petticoat of the Self-Stylized Azerite Baron
    1

Wrist

  1. Prized Warmonger's Bindings icon
    Prized Warmonger's Bindings
    40
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers
    3
  3. Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands
    3
  4. Prized Aspirant's Silk Bindings icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Bindings
    2
  5. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands
    1

Hands

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Gloves icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Gloves
    14
  2. Aspectral Emissary's Hardened Grasp icon
    Set
    Aspectral Emissary's Hardened Grasp
    11
  3. Prized Warmonger's Gloves icon
    Prized Warmonger's Gloves
    9
  4. Prized Aspirant's Silk Gloves icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Gloves
    8
  5. Algari Competitor's Cloth Gloves icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Gloves
    5

Waist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord
    19
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash
    11
  3. Prized Aspirant's Silk Cord icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Cord
    11
  4. Prized Warmonger's Cord icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cord
    6
  5. Consecrated Cord icon
    Craft
    Consecrated Cord
    2

Legs

  1. Aspectral Emissary's Trousers icon
    Set
    Aspectral Emissary's Trousers
    46
  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Leggings icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Leggings
    4

Feet

  1. Prized Warmonger's Slippers icon
    Prized Warmonger's Slippers
    43
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads
    4
  3. Prized Aspirant's Silk Footwraps icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Footwraps
    2
  4. Deranged Alchemist's Slippers icon
    Deranged Alchemist's Slippers
    1

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Signet
    90
  2. Prized Gladiator's Ring icon
    Prized Gladiator's Ring
    3
  3. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon
    Craft
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
    2
  4. Cyrce's Circlet icon
    Cyrce's Circlet
    1
  5. Prized Aspirant's Ring icon
    Prized Aspirant's Ring
    1

Trinkets

  1. Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion
    29
  2. Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    25
  3. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    20
  4. Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion
    17
  5. Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    3

Main Hand

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

Off Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Conduit icon
    Prized Gladiator's Conduit
    2
  2. Prized Warmonger's Firebomb icon
    Prized Warmonger's Firebomb
    2
  3. Deathwalker's Promise icon
    Deathwalker's Promise
    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. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon
    Elemental Focusing Lens
    86
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Hood icon
    Writhing Armor Banding
    3
  3. Everforged Dagger icon
    Ascendance
    2
  4. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Concealed Chaos Component
    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
    3
  3. +160 Speed icon
    +160 Speed
    2

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    46
  2. Council's Intellect icon
    Council's Intellect
    2

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed icon
    +1000 Speed
    38
  2. +650 Speed icon
    +650 Speed
    4
  3. +1090 Avoidance icon
    +1090 Avoidance
    1

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Zandalari Surveying icon
    Enchant Gloves - Zandalari Surveying
    1

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread icon
    Sunset Spellthread
    36
  2. Daybreak Spellthread icon
    Daybreak Spellthread
    5
  3. Frozen Spellthread icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    3

Feet

  1. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    38
  2. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    6

Ring 1

  1. +315 Haste icon
    +315 Haste
    35
  2. +315 Versatility icon
    +315 Versatility
    8
  3. Cursed Haste icon
    Cursed Haste
    2

Ring 2

  1. +315 Haste icon
    +315 Haste
    34
  2. +315 Versatility icon
    +315 Versatility
    9
  3. Cursed Haste icon
    Cursed Haste
    1

Main Hand

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

  1. Versatile Emerald icon
    Versatile Emerald
    124
  2. Quick Sapphire icon
    Quick Sapphire
    71
  3. Cognitive Bloodstone icon
    Cognitive Bloodstone
    47
  4. Masterful Sapphire icon
    Masterful Sapphire
    13
  5. Masterful Emerald icon
    Masterful Emerald
    4

Citrine Gems

Citrine Gems are a new type of gem socketed into the Cyrce’s Circlet : a powerful ring introduced in World of Warcraft’s The War Within 11.0.7 patch. These gems provide a versatile range of effects to enhance performance in battle.

Obtained through various activities on Siren Isle, Citrine Gems are a compelling choice for adventurers wielding the Cyrce’s Circlet. Here are the best Citrine Gems for Arcane Mage in Blitz.

Thunder Citrine

  1. Thunderlord's Crackling Citrine icon
    Thunderlord's Crackling Citrine
    1

Sea Citrine

  1. Undersea Overseer's Citrine icon
    Undersea Overseer's Citrine
    1

Wind Citrine

  1. Squall Sailor's Citrine icon
    Squall Sailor's Citrine
    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
    12
  2. Human icon
    Human
    10
  3. Void Elf icon
    Void Elf
    6
  4. Gnome icon
    Gnome
    6
  5. Undead icon
    Undead
    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 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.