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Spellslinger Arcane Mage 3v3 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Spellslinger Arcane Mage PvP guide for 3v3 Arenas in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 3.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Spellslinger 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 3v3.

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

Top 3v3 Spellslinger Arcane Mages

  1. Dopaminex's icon
    1
    Dopaminex
    Shattered Halls (US)
    Night Elf | Spellslinger | 673 ilvl
    2408
  2. Canetoad's icon
    2
    Canetoad
    Kelthuzad (US)
    Night Elf | Spellslinger | 677 ilvl
    2338
  3. Extratoy's icon
    3
    Extratoy
    Tichondrius (US)
    Night Elf | Spellslinger | 673 ilvl
    2293
  4. Jinks's icon
    4
    Jinks
    Anachronos (EU)
    Human | Spellslinger | 673 ilvl
    2231
  5. Черниггов's icon
    5
    Черниггов
    Lich King (EU)
    Gnome | Spellslinger | 676 ilvl
    2228

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 +445
  • 35% Haste +21479
  • 17% Mastery +3499
  • 23% Versatility +18235

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 0% Leech +0
  • 8% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in 3v3 Arenas. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Spellslinger 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 3v3

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 3v3 Arenas.

Head

  1. Astral Warmonger's Mask

    • 21
    Astral Warmonger's Mask icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Silk Cover

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Cover icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Hood

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Hood icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Silk Cap

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Cap icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 26
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Augur's Ephemeral Orbs of Power

    • Set
    • 21
    Augur's Ephemeral Orbs of Power icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Silk Mantle

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Mantle icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Mantle

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Mantle icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 26
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Augur's Ephemeral Habiliments

    • Set
    • 26
    Augur's Ephemeral Habiliments icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Bindings

    • 24
    Astral Warmonger's Bindings icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Silk Bindings

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Bindings icon

Hands

  1. Augur's Ephemeral Mitts

    • Set
    • 26
    Augur's Ephemeral Mitts icon

Waist

  1. Astral Aspirant's Silk Cord

    • 13
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Cord icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Cord

    • 7
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Cord icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Cord

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Cord icon

  5. Consecrated Cord

    • 1
    Consecrated Cord icon

Legs

  1. Augur's Ephemeral Trousers

    • Set
    • 21
    Augur's Ephemeral Trousers icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Leggings

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Leggings icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Silk Leggings

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Leggings icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Pants

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Pants icon

Feet

  1. Astral Warmonger's Slippers

    • 23
    Astral Warmonger's Slippers icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Silk Footwraps

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Footwraps icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Silk Treads

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Treads icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 52
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 25
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 13
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 11
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Staff

    • 26
    Astral Gladiator's Staff 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

    • 52
    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 3v3 Arenas during The War Within Season 3.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 20
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. +160 Speed

    • 2
    +160 Speed icon

  3. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 1
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 24
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Council's Intellect

    • 1
    Council's Intellect icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 22
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +650 Speed

    • 1
    +650 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 23
    Sunset Spellthread icon

  2. Temporal Spellthread

    • 2
    Temporal Spellthread icon

  3. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 1
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 21
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 1
    Defender's March icon

  3. Scout's March

    • 1
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Haste

    • 24
    +315 Haste icon

  2. +315 Versatility

    • 22
    +315 Versatility icon

  3. +315 Mastery

    • 4
    +315 Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 19
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 6
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  3. 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 3v3 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 26
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 10
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  2. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 10
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  3. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 5
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  4. Chronomantic Fiber

    • 1
    Chronomantic Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Quick Sapphire

    • 53
    Quick Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Emerald

    • 20
    Versatile Emerald icon

  3. Quick Onyx

    • 13
    Quick Onyx icon

  4. Versatile Onyx

    • 10
    Versatile Onyx icon

  5. Masterful Sapphire

    • 5
    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. Charged Bolts

    • 1
    Charged Bolts icon

Most Played Races for Arcane Mage 3v3

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 3v3 Arenas.

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

  1. Night Elf

    • 11
    Night Elf icon

  2. Human

    • 3
    Human icon

  3. Gnome

    • 3
    Gnome icon

  4. Tauren

    • 2
    Tauren icon

  5. Orc

    • 2
    Orc icon

Spellslinger 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 3v3 PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Spellslinger Arcane Mages in 3v3 Arenas 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.