
Arcane Mage Mythic+ PvE Guide for TWW Season 2
Welcome to Murlok.io’s Arcane Mage PvE build guide for Mythic+ Dungeons 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 runs in Patch 11.1.
Top Arcane Mages
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6ArusmagusArea 52 (US)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 672 ilvl3616
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7MageirlRagnaros (EU)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 670 ilvl3607
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8FormalxSargeras (US)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 673 ilvl3603
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9GingipumperTarren Mill (EU)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 675 ilvl3600
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10AzunazxHyjal (US)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 675 ilvl3599
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11CallisoDrakthul (EU)Dwarf | Sunfury | 671 ilvl3599
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12EquibusFrostmourne (US)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 675 ilvl3592
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13MageoxTichondrius (US)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 671 ilvl3590
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14ShoxmagusDraenor (EU)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 672 ilvl3584
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15McbaguetteRagnaros (EU)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 671 ilvl3583
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16LexiahxFrostmourne (US)Night Elf | Spellslinger | 670 ilvl3576
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17EvandisRagnaros (EU)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 673 ilvl3576
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18SwânibabeHyjal (EU)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 671 ilvl3575
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19HorothewiseIllidan (US)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 670 ilvl3571
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20ТрикснанолльHowling Fjord (EU)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 672 ilvl3567
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21ThorkiArea 52 (US)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 670 ilvl3566
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22BbtbnwBlackrock (EU)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 671 ilvl3566
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23KaìserxTwisting Nether (EU)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 671 ilvl3564
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24NîznTwisting Nether (EU)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 673 ilvl3563
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25YouknowthisTichondrius (US)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 670 ilvl3559
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26LoobstaMalganis (US)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 671 ilvl3559
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27GarchomprokzFrostmourne (US)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 672 ilvl3559
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28AlpmagiTwisting Nether (EU)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 670 ilvl3556
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29KaggaflameKazzak (EU)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 672 ilvl3556
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30JurcaneKazzak (EU)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 671 ilvl3553
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31KreshhTarren Mill (EU)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 674 ilvl3552
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32FactsxArea 52 (US)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 671 ilvl3548
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33ZottelmageAntonidas (EU)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 673 ilvl3548
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34SamoolProudmoore (US)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 670 ilvl3545
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35ColdsmiieIllidan (US)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 672 ilvl3545
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36LissmageStormscale (EU)Mechagnome | Sunfury | 674 ilvl3545
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37TyzvrykaveSilvermoon (EU)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 672 ilvl3540
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38ÂlìceStormscale (EU)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 672 ilvl3539
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39SerasínBlackhand (EU)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 671 ilvl3537
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40WhippedgarryRavencrest (EU)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 670 ilvl3535
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41AriadeuceTichondrius (US)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 669 ilvl3534
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42FlúpsyDraenor (EU)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 673 ilvl3532
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43BonnieblueSargeras (US)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 670 ilvl3530
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44BsSargeras (US)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 671 ilvl3526
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45PotspellsTarren Mill (EU)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 671 ilvl3522
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46TommyqtSilvermoon (EU)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 671 ilvl3522
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47CrímsDraenor (EU)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 675 ilvl3522
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48LeftclickZuljin (US)Troll | Spellslinger | 671 ilvl3521
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49SnowmTarren Mill (EU)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 674 ilvl3518
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50MamzyIllidan (US)Dwarf | Spellslinger | 670 ilvl3517
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
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+961223% Critical Strike
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+1353323% Haste
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+810623% Mastery
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+1283316% Versatility
Stat priority
- Haste
- Versatility
- Critical Strike
- Mastery
Minor Stats
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+20414% Avoidance
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+6351% Leech
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+03% Speed
Stat priority
- Avoidance
- Leech
- Speed
Talents
Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in Mythic+ Dungeons. 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:
- Most used talents, strongly recommended!
- Frequently used talents, offer flexibility or suit personal preference.
- 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 Mythic+.
Head
Neck
Back
Wrist
Hands
Waist
Feet
Rings
Trinkets
Main Hand
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 Mythic+.
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 Mythic+ builds.
Chest
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 Mythic+.
Algari Diamond
Cyrce's Circlet
Races
Racial traits can affect performance in PvE, 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 Mythic+ Dungeons.
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 Mythic+ guide created?
The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Arcane Mages in Mythic+, 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 PvE format.