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Spellslinger Arcane Mage Mythic+ PvE Guide for The War Within Season 3

  • Mage class icon Arcane Mage specialization icon
    Arcane Mage
  • Spellslinger icon Spellslinger
  • Based on 20 Characters
  • The War Within Season 3
  • From 2850 to 3131 Rating

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Spellslinger Arcane Mage PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons 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 M+.

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

Top Mythic+ Spellslinger Arcane Mages

  1. Smixzy's icon
    1
    Smixzy
    Area 52 (US)
    Gnome | Spellslinger | 706 ilvl
    3131
  2. Autumnmage's icon
    2
    Autumnmage
    Malganis (US)
    Draenei | Spellslinger | 709 ilvl
    3128
  3. 멋있는투구's icon
    3
    멋있는투구
    Azshara (KR)
    Dwarf | Spellslinger | 702 ilvl
    3076
  4. Boil's icon
    4
    Boil
    Kazzak (EU)
    Troll | Spellslinger | 707 ilvl
    3069
  5. Ngp's icon
    5
    Ngp
    Stormrage (US)
    Night Elf | Spellslinger | 706 ilvl
    3052

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

  • 21% Critical Strike +8611
  • 29% Haste +17743
  • 28% Mastery +9420
  • 18% Versatility +14093

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 3% Avoidance +1654
  • 0% Leech +498
  • 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 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.

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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. Augur's Ephemeral Wide-Brim

    • Set
    • 15
    Augur's Ephemeral Wide-Brim icon

  2. Aspectral Emissary's Crystalline Cowl

    • Set
    • 3
    Aspectral Emissary's Crystalline Cowl icon

  3. Elysian Flame Crown

    • 1
    Elysian Flame Crown icon

  4. Zadus's Liturgical Hat

    • 1
    Zadus's Liturgical Hat icon

Neck

  1. Bloodstained Memento

    • 6
    Bloodstained Memento icon

  2. Cabochon of the Infinite Flight

    • 6
    Cabochon of the Infinite Flight icon

  3. Momma's Mega Medallion

    • 3
    Momma's Mega Medallion icon

  4. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 2
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  5. Chrysalis of Sundered Souls

    • 1
    Chrysalis of Sundered Souls icon

Shoulders

  1. Augur's Ephemeral Orbs of Power

    • Set
    • 15
    Augur's Ephemeral Orbs of Power icon

  2. Aspectral Emissary's Arcane Vents

    • Set
    • 3
    Aspectral Emissary's Arcane Vents icon

  3. Sinlight Shoulderpads

    • 2
    Sinlight Shoulderpads icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 20
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Augur's Ephemeral Habiliments

    • Set
    • 13
    Augur's Ephemeral Habiliments icon

  2. Aspectral Emissary's Primal Robes

    • Set
    • 4
    Aspectral Emissary's Primal Robes icon

  3. Robes of Midnight Bargains

    • 2
    Robes of Midnight Bargains icon

  4. Saboteur's Rubber Jacket

    • 1
    Saboteur's Rubber Jacket icon

Wrist

  1. Consecrated Cuffs

    • Craft
    • 10
    Consecrated Cuffs icon

  2. Fizzlefuse Cuffs

    • 5
    Fizzlefuse Cuffs icon

  3. Al'dani Attendant's Gauze

    • 3
    Al'dani Attendant's Gauze icon

  4. Auctioneer's Counting Bracers

    • 1
    Auctioneer's Counting Bracers icon

  5. Conjoined Glass Bracers

    • 1
    Conjoined Glass Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Augur's Ephemeral Mitts

    • Set
    • 13
    Augur's Ephemeral Mitts icon

  2. Ancient Oracle's Caress

    • 4
    Ancient Oracle's Caress icon

  3. Aspectral Emissary's Hardened Grasp

    • Set
    • 1
    Aspectral Emissary's Hardened Grasp icon

  4. Consecrated Gloves

    • Craft
    • 1
    Consecrated Gloves icon

  5. King's Malicious Clutches

    • 1
    King's Malicious Clutches icon

Waist

  1. Durable Information Securing Container

    • 19
    Durable Information Securing Container icon

  2. Burrower's Cinch

    • 1
    Burrower's Cinch icon

Legs

  1. Augur's Ephemeral Trousers

    • Set
    • 10
    Augur's Ephemeral Trousers icon

  2. Archaic Venomancer's Legwraps

    • 5
    Archaic Venomancer's Legwraps icon

  3. Aspectral Emissary's Trousers

    • Set
    • 4
    Aspectral Emissary's Trousers icon

  4. Razorchoke Slacks

    • 1
    Razorchoke Slacks icon

Feet

  1. Interloper's Silken Striders

    • 6
    Interloper's Silken Striders icon

  2. Nonconductive Kill-o-Socks

    • 4
    Nonconductive Kill-o-Socks icon

  3. Slippers of Leavened Station

    • 2
    Slippers of Leavened Station icon

  4. Treads of the False Oracle

    • 2
    Treads of the False Oracle icon

  5. Laced Lair-Steppers

    • 1
    Laced Lair-Steppers icon

Rings

  1. High Nerubian Signet

    • 8
    High Nerubian Signet icon

  2. Signet of Collapsing Stars

    • 7
    Signet of Collapsing Stars icon

  3. Devout Zealot's Ring

    • 6
    Devout Zealot's Ring icon

  4. Radiant Necromancer's Band

    • 6
    Radiant Necromancer's Band icon

  5. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 3
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

Trinkets

  1. Azhiccaran Parapodia

    • 11
    Azhiccaran Parapodia icon

  2. Lily of the Eternal Weave

    • 8
    Lily of the Eternal Weave icon

  3. Empowering Crystal of Anub'ikkaj

    • 7
    Empowering Crystal of Anub'ikkaj icon

  4. Ara-Kara Sacbrood

    • 5
    Ara-Kara Sacbrood icon

  5. Astral Antenna

    • 3
    Astral Antenna icon

Main Hand

  1. Vagabond's Bounding Baton

    • Craft
    • 9
    Vagabond's Bounding Baton icon

  2. Voidglass Sovereign's Blade

    • Set
    • 3
    Voidglass Sovereign's Blade icon

  3. Soul-Scribe's Tabiqa Dagger

    • 2
    Soul-Scribe's Tabiqa Dagger icon

  4. Unceremonious Bloodletter

    • 2
    Unceremonious Bloodletter icon

  5. Voidglass Kris

    • Set
    • 2
    Voidglass Kris icon

Off Hand

  1. Vagabond's Torch

    • Craft
    • 10
    Vagabond's Torch icon

  2. Overflowing Umbral Pail

    • 1
    Overflowing Umbral Pail 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. Ascendance

    • 18
    Vagabond's Bounding Baton icon

  2. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 8
    Consecrated Cuffs icon

  3. Duskthread Lining

    • 3
    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 The War Within Season 3.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 3
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon

Back

  1. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 16
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

  2. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 3
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 20
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +1090 Avoidance

    • 11
    +1090 Avoidance icon

  2. +1000 Speed

    • 3
    +1000 Speed icon

  3. +710 Avoidance

    • 3
    +710 Avoidance icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 16
    Sunset Spellthread icon

  2. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 3
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

  3. Temporal Spellthread

    • 1
    Temporal Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Defender's March

    • 13
    Defender's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 2
    Defender's March icon

  3. Scout's March

    • 2
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Versatility

    • 23
    +315 Versatility icon

  2. +315 Haste

    • 10
    +315 Haste icon

  3. +315 Critical Strike

    • 5
    +315 Critical Strike icon

Main Hand

  1. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 9
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 7
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  3. Authority of the Depths

    • 1
    Authority of the Depths 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

    • 16
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

  2. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 1
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 11
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  2. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 6
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  3. Pure Precise Fiber

    • 2
    Pure Precise Fiber icon

  4. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Emerald

    • 41
    Versatile Emerald icon

  2. Quick Sapphire

    • 18
    Quick Sapphire icon

  3. Quick Ruby

    • 15
    Quick Ruby icon

  4. Deadly Sapphire

    • 12
    Deadly Sapphire icon

  5. Versatile Onyx

    • 12
    Versatile Onyx 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. Critical Chain

    • 16
    Critical Chain icon

  2. Electric Current

    • 1
    Electric Current icon

  3. Spark Burst

    • 1
    Spark Burst 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 The War Within Season 3.

  1. Dwarf

    • 5
    Dwarf icon

  2. Night Elf

    • 5
    Night Elf icon

  3. Troll

    • 2
    Troll icon

  4. Void Elf

    • 2
    Void Elf icon

  5. Gnome

    • 1
    Gnome 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 Mythic+ PvE guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Spellslinger 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 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 PvE.