
Sunfury Arcane Mage 2v2 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3
Welcome to Murlok.io’s Sunfury Arcane Mage PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 3.
Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Sunfury 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 2v2.
Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.
Top 2v2 Sunfury Arcane Mages
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6DariyankyStormrage (US)Night Elf | Sunfury | 673 ilvl1712
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7ActuallKelthuzad (US)Pandaren | Sunfury | 657 ilvl1708
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8GhettokidRavencrest (EU)Night Elf | Sunfury | 658 ilvl1687
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9KazmirArea 52 (US)Void Elf | Sunfury | 682 ilvl1682
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10AztronomyGrim Batol (EU)Night Elf | Sunfury | 660 ilvl1675
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11MaalakaaKhaz Modan (EU)Gnome | Sunfury | 654 ilvl1667
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12JoemageRavencrest (EU)Night Elf | Sunfury | 658 ilvl1666
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13TalahunBlackmoore (EU)Night Elf | Sunfury | 660 ilvl1661
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14OlnorfyTichondrius (US)Undead | Sunfury | 658 ilvl1659
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15WatchmeclickArchimonde (EU)Human | Sunfury | 654 ilvl1654
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16BommboclaatBloodfeather (EU)Night Elf | Sunfury | 654 ilvl1647
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17VenrukiTichondrius (US)Tauren | Sunfury | 661 ilvl1640
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18ObfuscateDraenor (EU)Troll | Sunfury | 683 ilvl1637
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19ClooLothar (US)Blood Elf | Sunfury | 666 ilvl1627
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20ImruszvRavencrest (EU)Night Elf | Sunfury | 658 ilvl1622
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21ÁrcanemageTichondrius (US)Void Elf | Sunfury | 660 ilvl1620
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22BlukakeBlood Furnace (US)Human | Sunfury | 665 ilvl1619
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23MeroteTichondrius (US)Human | Sunfury | 652 ilvl1618
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24ArcanemagekTichondrius (US)Undead | Sunfury | 658 ilvl1618
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25ArçanemageTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Sunfury | 670 ilvl1617
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26RaandizzleIllidan (US)Night Elf | Sunfury | 656 ilvl1617
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27PepsîmaxArgent Dawn (EU)Dark Iron Dwarf | Sunfury | 658 ilvl1616
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28CvarkSargeras (US)Night Elf | Sunfury | 685 ilvl1607
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29PyllymakeKazzak (EU)Night Elf | Sunfury | 663 ilvl1607
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30ScarytimesRavencrest (EU)Night Elf | Sunfury | 662 ilvl1605
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
- 7% Critical Strike +315
- 33% Haste +19933
- 14% Mastery +1734
- 24% Versatility +18850
Stat priority
- Haste
- Versatility
- Mastery
- Critical Strike
Additional Minor Stats
- 0% Avoidance +51
- 0% Leech +0
- 6% Speed +0
Stat priority
- Avoidance
- Leech
- Speed
Talent Build
Talents play a major role in 2v2 Arenas. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Sunfury Arcane Mages.
- 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.
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Best-in-Slot Gear for 2v2
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 2v2 Arenas.
Head
Shoulders
Chest
Wrist
Hands
Waist
Legs
Feet
Rings
Trinkets
Main Hand
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.
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 2v2 Arenas during The War Within Season 3.
Main Hand
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 2v2 Arenas.
Algari Diamond
Most Played Races for Arcane Mage 2v2
Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 2v2 Arenas.
These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Arcane Mage DPS players in The War Within Season 3.
Sunfury 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 2v2 PvP guide created?
This guide compiles live data from the top Sunfury Arcane Mages in 2v2 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.