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Arcane Mage Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Season 2

Welcome to Murlok’s Arcane Mage PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 2.

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 12.1 competitive M+.

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

Top Mythic+ Arcane Mages

  1. Khaelt's icon
    1
    Khaelt
    Sylvanas (EU)
    Dwarf | Sunfury | 338 ilvl
    4273
  2. Rzzik's icon
    2
    Rzzik
    Blackhand (EU)
    Dwarf | Sunfury | 337 ilvl
    4249
  3. Émptinêss's icon
    3
    Émptinêss
    Sylvanas (EU)
    Dwarf | Sunfury | 338 ilvl
    4216
  4. Venkz's icon
    4
    Venkz
    Sylvanas (EU)
    Dwarf | Sunfury | 335 ilvl
    4197
  5. Tyzvrykave's icon
    5
    Tyzvrykave
    Silvermoon (EU)
    Dwarf | Sunfury | 339 ilvl
    4195

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

  • 25% Critical Strike +823
  • 28% Haste +993
  • 35% Mastery +704
  • 10% Versatility +546

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 6% Avoidance +206
  • 0% Leech +29
  • 3% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Mythic+ Dungeons. 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 Mythic+

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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Head

  1. Crown of the Primal Leywarden

    • Set
    • 47
    Crown of the Primal Leywarden icon

  2. Venomkeeper's Horrific Cowl

    • 3
    Venomkeeper's Horrific Cowl icon

Neck

  1. Aqirbane Reliquary

    • 50
    Aqirbane Reliquary icon

Shoulders

  1. Primal Leywarden's Manaflux

    • Set
    • 48
    Primal Leywarden's Manaflux icon

  2. Martyr's Mantle

    • Craft
    • 2
    Martyr's Mantle icon

Back

  1. Silken Voodoo Drape

    • 16
    Silken Voodoo Drape icon

  2. Spellcloak of the Primal Leywarden

    • 13
    Spellcloak of the Primal Leywarden icon

  3. Adherent's Silken Shroud

    • Craft
    • 9
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

  4. Amani Summoning Shawl

    • 8
    Amani Summoning Shawl icon

  5. Pledgebearer's Pall

    • 2
    Pledgebearer's Pall icon

Chest

  1. Crest of the Primal Leywarden

    • Set
    • 42
    Crest of the Primal Leywarden icon

  2. Martyr's Vestments

    • Craft
    • 7
    Martyr's Vestments icon

  3. Tidebound Sorcereress's Robes

    • 1
    Tidebound Sorcereress's Robes icon

Wrist

  1. Martyr's Bindings

    • Craft
    • 43
    Martyr's Bindings icon

  2. Nibbling Armbands

    • 3
    Nibbling Armbands icon

  3. Venom-Singed Cuffs

    • 2
    Venom-Singed Cuffs icon

  4. Bindings of the Slithering Current

    • 1
    Bindings of the Slithering Current icon

  5. Cuffs of the Primal Leywarden

    • 1
    Cuffs of the Primal Leywarden icon

Hands

  1. Primal Leywarden's Manashapers

    • Set
    • 36
    Primal Leywarden's Manashapers icon

  2. Martyr's Gloves

    • 9
    Martyr's Gloves icon

  3. Grasps of the Eternal Shadow

    • 4
    Grasps of the Eternal Shadow icon

  4. Handwraps of Oscillating Polarity

    • 1
    Handwraps of Oscillating Polarity icon

Waist

  1. Cincture of the Abyssal Grotto

    • 21
    Cincture of the Abyssal Grotto icon

  2. Caustic Chain-Wrapped Sash

    • 12
    Caustic Chain-Wrapped Sash icon

  3. Martyr's Waistwrap

    • Craft
    • 10
    Martyr's Waistwrap icon

  4. Primal Leywarden's Bejeweled Buckle

    • 5
    Primal Leywarden's Bejeweled Buckle icon

  5. Ethereal Netherwrap

    • 1
    Ethereal Netherwrap icon

Legs

  1. Primal Leywarden's Tailored Legwraps

    • Set
    • 46
    Primal Leywarden's Tailored Legwraps icon

  2. Voidweaver's Leggings

    • 3
    Voidweaver's Leggings icon

  3. Martyr's Leggings

    • Craft
    • 1
    Martyr's Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Cackling Soultreads

    • 22
    Cackling Soultreads icon

  2. Slippers of the Hissing Cult

    • 12
    Slippers of the Hissing Cult icon

  3. Battleboots of the Primal Leywarden

    • 11
    Battleboots of the Primal Leywarden icon

  4. Martyr's Slippers

    • Craft
    • 2
    Martyr's Slippers icon

  5. Pyrewalker's Buskins

    • 2
    Pyrewalker's Buskins icon

Rings

  1. Alluring Bubbleband

    • 31
    Alluring Bubbleband icon

  2. Band of the Swarmcaller

    • 18
    Band of the Swarmcaller icon

  3. Masterwork Sin'dorei Band

    • 16
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Band icon

  4. Apex Brute's Claw Ring

    • 14
    Apex Brute's Claw Ring icon

  5. Anguine Gyre

    • 13
    Anguine Gyre icon

Trinkets

  1. Twisted Horror's Tendril

    • 37
    Twisted Horror's Tendril icon

  2. Freightrunner's Flask

    • 24
    Freightrunner's Flask icon

  3. Gebbo's Bottomless Bag

    • 19
    Gebbo's Bottomless Bag icon

  4. Hex Lord's Dooming Idol

    • 18
    Hex Lord's Dooming Idol icon

  5. Wavecaller's Seastone

    • 2
    Wavecaller's Seastone icon

Main Hand

  1. Jan'thrazet, the Soul Fang

    • 44
    Jan'thrazet, the Soul Fang icon

  2. Baleful Hexblade

    • 5
    Baleful Hexblade icon

  3. Sanctified Knight's Phoenixblade

    • 1
    Sanctified Knight's Phoenixblade icon

Off Hand

  1. Aln'hara Lantern

    • Craft
    • 35
    Aln'hara Lantern icon

  2. Frostscale's Mystic Frond

    • 7
    Frostscale's Mystic Frond icon

  3. Spine of the Hissing Abyss

    • 4
    Spine of the Hissing Abyss icon

  4. Soulsinger's Horn

    • 3
    Soulsinger's Horn icon

  5. Nocuous Focal Fang

    • 1
    Nocuous Focal Fang 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. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 65
    Martyr's Bindings icon

  2. Hunter's Ritual Stone

    • 35
    Aln'hara Lantern 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 Mythic+ Dungeons during Midnight Season 2.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance

    • 49
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Rune of Avoidance

    • 1
    Enchant Helm - Rune of Avoidance icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace

    • 46
    Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 2
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace

    • 1
    Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 50
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

Hands

  1. Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Eye of the Lynx

    • 8
    Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Eye of the Lynx icon

  2. Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Falco Strikes

    • 5
    Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Falco Strikes icon

  3. Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Heat Wave

    • 2
    Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Heat Wave icon

Legs

  1. Sunfire Silk Spellthread

    • 35
    Sunfire Silk Spellthread icon

  2. Arcanoweave Spellthread

    • 15
    Arcanoweave Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 45
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 3
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 2
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

    • 98
    Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity

    • 2
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity icon

Main Hand

  1. Rite of the Hash'ey

    • 50
    Rite of the Hash'ey icon

Gems

Gems provide focused secondary stat bonuses to help fine‑tune builds. They are crafted by Jewelcrafters and socketed into gear.

These are the most popular gems among top‑rated Arcane Mages in Mythic+ Dungeons.

Eversong Diamond

  1. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 41
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

  2. Powerful Eversong Diamond

    • 9
    Powerful Eversong Diamond icon

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Versatile Peridot

    • 50
    Flawless Versatile Peridot icon

  2. Flawless Quick Lapis

    • 49
    Flawless Quick Lapis icon

  3. Flawless Versatile Garnet

    • 42
    Flawless Versatile Garnet icon

  4. Flawless Deadly Lapis

    • 33
    Flawless Deadly Lapis icon

  5. Flawless Deadly Peridot

    • 25
    Flawless Deadly Peridot icon

Most Played Races for Arcane Mage M+

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvE, giving a competitive edge in Mythic+ Dungeons.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Arcane Mage DPS players in Midnight Season 2.

  1. Dwarf

    • 38
    Dwarf icon

  2. Night Elf

    • 5
    Night Elf icon

  3. Void Elf

    • 4
    Void Elf icon

  4. Undead

    • 1
    Undead icon

  5. Human

    • 1
    Human 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 Mythic+ PvE guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Arcane Mages in Mythic+ Dungeons 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 Midnight Season 2 and Patch 12.1.

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 PvE.