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Arcane Mage Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Pre-Season

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

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 12.0 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. Laspwmenos's icon
    1
    Laspwmenos
    Kazzak (EU)
    Dwarf | Spellslinger | 221 ilvl
    4177
  2. Nasturtium's icon
    2
    Nasturtium
    Garrosh (US)
    Dwarf | Spellslinger | 186 ilvl
    4169
  3. Jackicek's icon
    3
    Jackicek
    Drakthul (EU)
    Vulpera | Spellslinger | 227 ilvl
    4167
  4. Lintanrir's icon
    4
    Lintanrir
    Blackhand (EU)
    Void Elf | Spellslinger | 215 ilvl
    4154
  5. Louïse's icon
    5
    Louïse
    Zuljin (EU)
    Night Elf | Spellslinger | 219 ilvl
    4134

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

  • 13% Critical Strike +279
  • 14% Haste +405
  • 28% Mastery +455
  • 5% Versatility +282

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +16
  • 0% Leech +15
  • 1% 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. Silvermoon Sunspire

    • 19
    Silvermoon Sunspire icon

  2. Deepvine Collar

    • 15
    Deepvine Collar icon

  3. Courtly Helm

    • 3
    Courtly Helm icon

  4. Hazy Penumbral Helm

    • 2
    Hazy Penumbral Helm icon

  5. Augur's Ephemeral Wide-Brim

    • Set
    • 1
    Augur's Ephemeral Wide-Brim icon

Neck

  1. Loa-Blessed Beads

    • 15
    Loa-Blessed Beads icon

  2. Amani Heartstring Pendant

    • 4
    Amani Heartstring Pendant icon

  3. Amani Totemstring

    • 3
    Amani Totemstring icon

  4. Farstrider's Pendant

    • 3
    Farstrider's Pendant icon

  5. Pendant of Aching Grief

    • 3
    Pendant of Aching Grief icon

Shoulders

  1. Deepvine Pauldrons

    • 23
    Deepvine Pauldrons icon

  2. Nysarra's Mantle

    • 7
    Nysarra's Mantle icon

  3. Galactic Warmonger's Mantle

    • Set
    • 4
    Galactic Warmonger's Mantle icon

  4. Mantle of Dark Devotion

    • 4
    Mantle of Dark Devotion icon

  5. Augur's Ephemeral Orbs of Power

    • Set
    • 2
    Augur's Ephemeral Orbs of Power icon

Back

  1. Deepvine Shroud

    • 7
    Deepvine Shroud icon

  2. Defiant Defender's Drape

    • 5
    Defiant Defender's Drape icon

  3. Steelbark Cloak

    • 4
    Steelbark Cloak icon

  4. Verdant Tracker's Cover

    • 4
    Verdant Tracker's Cover icon

  5. Reshii Wraps

    • 3
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Deepvine Chestwrap

    • 21
    Deepvine Chestwrap icon

  2. Galactic Warmonger's Garb

    • Set
    • 6
    Galactic Warmonger's Garb icon

  3. Summoner's Searing Shirt

    • 4
    Summoner's Searing Shirt icon

  4. Hoarded Harvest Wrap

    • 3
    Hoarded Harvest Wrap icon

  5. Courtly Robes

    • 2
    Courtly Robes icon

Wrist

  1. Galactic Warmonger's Bindings

    • Set
    • 8
    Galactic Warmonger's Bindings icon

  2. Winter's Embrace Bracers

    • 7
    Winter's Embrace Bracers icon

  3. Deepvine Bracers

    • 5
    Deepvine Bracers icon

  4. Nibbling Armbands

    • 5
    Nibbling Armbands icon

  5. Sprawling Wristroots

    • 4
    Sprawling Wristroots icon

Hands

  1. Galactic Warmonger's Gloves

    • Set
    • 9
    Galactic Warmonger's Gloves icon

  2. Deepvine Grips

    • 7
    Deepvine Grips icon

  3. Fractured Fingerguards

    • 6
    Fractured Fingerguards icon

  4. Courtly Gloves

    • 5
    Courtly Gloves icon

  5. Augur's Ephemeral Mitts

    • Set
    • 4
    Augur's Ephemeral Mitts icon

Waist

  1. Deepvine Waistguard

    • 19
    Deepvine Waistguard icon

  2. Lightblossom Cinch

    • 9
    Lightblossom Cinch icon

  3. Hara'ti Defender's Sash

    • 5
    Hara'ti Defender's Sash icon

  4. Clasp of Compliance

    • 4
    Clasp of Compliance icon

  5. Ethereal Netherwrap

    • 2
    Ethereal Netherwrap icon

Legs

  1. Deepvine Britches

    • 19
    Deepvine Britches icon

  2. Commander's Faded Breeches

    • 11
    Commander's Faded Breeches icon

  3. Augur's Ephemeral Trousers

    • Set
    • 3
    Augur's Ephemeral Trousers icon

  4. Galactic Warmonger's Pants

    • Set
    • 3
    Galactic Warmonger's Pants icon

  5. Courtly Pants

    • 2
    Courtly Pants icon

Feet

  1. Deepvine Ankleguards

    • 14
    Deepvine Ankleguards icon

  2. Galactic Warmonger's Slippers

    • Set
    • 8
    Galactic Warmonger's Slippers icon

  3. Nightprey Stalkers

    • 6
    Nightprey Stalkers icon

  4. Hazy Penumbral Treads

    • 4
    Hazy Penumbral Treads icon

  5. Tempestuous Sandals

    • 4
    Tempestuous Sandals icon

Rings

  1. Circlet of Encroaching Shadow

    • 12
    Circlet of Encroaching Shadow icon

  2. Forest Hunter's Hoop

    • 11
    Forest Hunter's Hoop icon

  3. Evertwisting Swiftvine

    • 9
    Evertwisting Swiftvine icon

  4. Omission of Light

    • Set
    • 8
    Omission of Light icon

  5. Lightwarden's Bind

    • 7
    Lightwarden's Bind icon

Trinkets

  1. Crucible of Erratic Energies

    • 25
    Crucible of Erratic Energies icon

  2. Drum of Renewed Bonds

    • 16
    Drum of Renewed Bonds icon

  3. Sylvan Wakrapuku

    • 9
    Sylvan Wakrapuku icon

  4. Emberwing Feather

    • 5
    Emberwing Feather icon

  5. Telluric Leyblossom

    • 5
    Telluric Leyblossom icon

Main Hand

  1. Bloomweaver's Pierce

    • 15
    Bloomweaver's Pierce icon

  2. Corespark Multitool

    • 5
    Corespark Multitool icon

  3. Splitshroud Stinger

    • 3
    Splitshroud Stinger icon

  4. Void-Channeler's Spire

    • 3
    Void-Channeler's Spire icon

  5. Blossoming Rootwarden's Focus

    • 2
    Blossoming Rootwarden's Focus icon

Off Hand

  1. Lumenbloom Lantern

    • 7
    Lumenbloom Lantern icon

  2. Elderbloom Lantern

    • 4
    Elderbloom Lantern icon

  3. Sigil of the Restless Heart

    • 3
    Sigil of the Restless Heart icon

  4. Beacon of the Cold Flame

    • 2
    Beacon of the Cold Flame icon

  5. Luminescent Sprout

    • 2
    Luminescent Sprout 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. Duskthread Lining

    • 2
    Consecrated Cuffs icon

  2. Blood

    • 1
    Magister's Mana Sword icon

  3. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 1
    Consecrated Cuffs 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 Pre-Season.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Rune of Avoidance

    • 3
    Enchant Helm - Rune of Avoidance icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed

    • 1
    Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Hex of Leeching

    • 1
    Enchant Helm - Hex of Leeching icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Thalassian Recovery

    • 2
    Enchant Shoulders - Thalassian Recovery icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle

    • 1
    Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Nature's Grace

    • 1
    Enchant Shoulders - Nature's Grace icon

Back

  1. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 1
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 1
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 1
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 1
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 1
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  3. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister

    • 1
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister icon

Wrist

  1. +72 Avoidance

    • 2
    +72 Avoidance icon

  2. +43 Leech

    • 1
    +43 Leech icon

Legs

  1. Bright Linen Spellthread

    • 5
    Bright Linen Spellthread icon

  2. Bright Linen Spellthread

    • 4
    Bright Linen Spellthread icon

  3. Sunset Spellthread

    • 3
    Sunset Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Defender's March

    • 1
    Defender's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 1
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery

    • 9
    Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery icon

  2. +21 Versatility

    • 4
    +21 Versatility icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery

    • 4
    Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 1
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery icon

  2. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 1
    Oathsworn's Tenacity 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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Algari Diamond

  1. Culminating Blasphemite

    • 1
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Dexterous Fiber

    • 1
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Pure Precise Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Precise Fiber icon

Prismatic

    • 111

  2. Versatile Ruby

    • 7
    Versatile Ruby icon

  3. Masterful Peridot

    • 6
    Masterful Peridot icon

  4. Quick Onyx

    • 4
    Quick Onyx icon

  5. Quick Sapphire

    • 3
    Quick Sapphire 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 Pre-Season.

  1. Dwarf

    • 9
    Dwarf icon

  2. Void Elf

    • 6
    Void Elf icon

  3. Human

    • 6
    Human icon

  4. Night Elf

    • 5
    Night Elf icon

  5. Blood Elf

    • 4
    Blood Elf 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 Pre-Season and Patch 12.0.

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.