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Arcane Mage Blitz PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Arcane Mage PvP guide for Blitz Battlegrounds 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 Blitz.

Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.

Top Blitz Arcane Mages

  1. Canetoad's icon
    1
    Canetoad
    Kelthuzad (US)
    Night Elf | Spellslinger | 677 ilvl
    3004
  2. Astrisz's icon
    2
    Astrisz
    Outland (EU)
    Human | Sunfury | 687 ilvl
    2814
  3. Bollsralls's icon
    3
    Bollsralls
    Tichondrius (US)
    Night Elf | Sunfury | 681 ilvl
    2662
  4. Tayui's icon
    4
    Tayui
    Bleeding Hollow (US)
    Night Elf | Sunfury | 668 ilvl
    2602
  5. Mætámørføzès's icon
    5
    Mætámørføzès
    Silvermoon (EU)
    Human | Sunfury | 691 ilvl
    2586

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 +1205
  • 34% Haste +21000
  • 17% Mastery +3612
  • 24% Versatility +18682

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +105
  • 0% Leech +20
  • 7% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Blitz Battlegrounds. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Arcane Mages.

  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 for Blitz

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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

Head

  1. Astral Warmonger's Mask

    • 29
    Astral Warmonger's Mask icon

  2. Augur's Ephemeral Wide-Brim

    • Set
    • 14
    Augur's Ephemeral Wide-Brim icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Cap

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Cap icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Silk Cover

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Cover icon

  5. Algari Competitor's Cloth Hood

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Hood icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 39
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Necklace

    • 6
    Astral Aspirant's Necklace icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Necklace

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Necklace icon

  4. Bloodstained Memento

    • 1
    Bloodstained Memento icon

Shoulders

  1. Augur's Ephemeral Orbs of Power

    • Set
    • 35
    Augur's Ephemeral Orbs of Power icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Mantle

    • 8
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Mantle icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Silk Mantle

    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Mantle icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Silk Amice

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Amice icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Mantle

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Mantle icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 50
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Augur's Ephemeral Habiliments

    • Set
    • 45
    Augur's Ephemeral Habiliments icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Robe

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Robe icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Silk Robe

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Robe icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Garb

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Garb icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Bindings

    • 42
    Astral Warmonger's Bindings icon

  2. Consecrated Cuffs

    • Craft
    • 3
    Consecrated Cuffs icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Silk Bindings

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Bindings icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Silk Armbands

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Armbands icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Silk Wristwraps

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Wristwraps icon

Hands

  1. Augur's Ephemeral Mitts

    • Set
    • 45
    Augur's Ephemeral Mitts icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Gloves

    • 3
    Astral Warmonger's Gloves icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Silk Gloves

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Astral Aspirant's Silk Cord

    • 16
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Cord icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Cord

    • 13
    Astral Warmonger's Cord icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Cord

    • 10
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Cord icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon

  5. Consecrated Cord

    • 4
    Consecrated Cord icon

Legs

  1. Augur's Ephemeral Trousers

    • Set
    • 42
    Augur's Ephemeral Trousers icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Silk Leggings

    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Leggings icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Leggings

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Astral Warmonger's Slippers

    • 40
    Astral Warmonger's Slippers icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads

    • Craft
    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Silk Footwraps

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Footwraps icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Silk Slippers

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Slippers icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Silk Treads

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Treads icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 92
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Ring

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Ring icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Ring

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Ring icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

  5. Logic Gate: Omega

    • 1
    Logic Gate: Omega icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 35
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 28
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 22
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 8
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 5
    Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Staff

    • 45
    Astral Gladiator's Staff icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Greatstaff

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Greatstaff icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Cinquedea

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Cinquedea icon

  4. Vagabond's Bounding Baton

    • Craft
    • 1
    Vagabond's Bounding Baton icon

  5. Voidglass Spire

    • Set
    • 1
    Voidglass Spire icon

Off Hand

  1. Vagabond's Torch

    • Craft
    • 1
    Vagabond's Torch icon

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.

  1. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 84
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Duskthread Lining

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon

  3. Ascendance

    • 2
    Vagabond's Bounding Baton icon

  4. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 2
    Consecrated Cuffs icon

  5. Captured Starlight

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

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 Blitz Battlegrounds during The War Within Season 3.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 34
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 5
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

  3. +160 Speed

    • 2
    +160 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 45
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 3
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 36
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +650 Speed

    • 2
    +650 Speed icon

  3. +850 Speed

    • 2
    +850 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 35
    Sunset Spellthread icon

  2. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 6
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

  3. Charged Armor Kit

    • 2
    Charged Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 37
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 4
    Defender's March icon

  3. Defender's March

    • 2
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Haste

    • 43
    +315 Haste icon

  2. +315 Versatility

    • 33
    +315 Versatility icon

  3. +315 Mastery

    • 7
    +315 Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 42
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 2
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  3. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 1
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 45
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

  2. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 2
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  3. Culminating Blasphemite

    • 1
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 15
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 12
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  3. Chronomantic Fiber

    • 10
    Chronomantic Fiber icon

  4. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 7
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  5. Dexterous Fiber

    • 6
    Dexterous Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Quick Sapphire

    • 81
    Quick Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Emerald

    • 61
    Versatile Emerald icon

  3. Quick Onyx

    • 20
    Quick Onyx icon

  4. Versatile Onyx

    • 13
    Versatile Onyx icon

  5. Masterful Sapphire

    • 11
    Masterful Sapphire icon

Durable Information Securing Container

Durable Information Securing Container is a powerful belt introduced in Patch 11.1.7, obtained from Overcharged Delves. It features a unique effect that enhances character builds and can significantly impact performance in competitive content.

  1. Spark Burst

    • 1
    Spark Burst icon

Most Played Races for Arcane Mage Blitz

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in Blitz Battlegrounds.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Arcane Mage DPS players in The War Within Season 3.

  1. Night Elf

    • 14
    Night Elf icon

  2. Human

    • 12
    Human icon

  3. Void Elf

    • 8
    Void Elf icon

  4. Gnome

    • 5
    Gnome icon

  5. Undead

    • 3
    Undead icon

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 Blitz PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Arcane Mages in Blitz Battlegrounds 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.