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Sunfury Arcane Mage Blitz PvP Guide for The War Within Season 2

  • Mage class icon Arcane Mage specialization icon
    Arcane Mage
  • Sunfury icon Sunfury
  • Based on 50 Characters
  • The War Within Season 2
  • From 2122 to 3263 Rating

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Sunfury Arcane Mage PvP guide for Blitz Battlegrounds in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 2.

Built using real-time data from the top 50 Sunfury Arcane Mages across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the optimal stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, gems, and races used in Patch 11.1.7 competitive Blitz.

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

Top Blitz Sunfury Arcane Mages

  1. Astrisz's icon
    1
    Astrisz
    Outland (EU)
    Human | Sunfury | 634 ilvl
    3263
  2. Kazmir's icon
    2
    Kazmir
    Area 52 (US)
    Void Elf | Sunfury | 666 ilvl
    3072
  3. Sírà's icon
    3
    Sírà
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    Void Elf | Sunfury | 650 ilvl
    3041
  4. Lorlene's icon
    4
    Lorlene
    Frostmourne (US)
    Human | Sunfury | 671 ilvl
    3040
  5. Canetoad's icon
    5
    Canetoad
    Kelthuzad (US)
    Night Elf | Sunfury | 640 ilvl
    3032

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect your combat 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

  • 8% Critical Strike +943
  • 29% Haste +17525
  • 16% Mastery +3623
  • 20% Versatility +15604

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 0% Leech +75
  • 8% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Blitz Battlegrounds. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Sunfury 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 Blitz

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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

Head

  1. Aspectral Emissary's Crystalline Cowl

    • Set
    • 47
    Aspectral Emissary's Crystalline Cowl icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Hood

    • Craft
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Hood icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Silk Cap

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Cap icon

  4. Prized Warmonger's Crown

    • 1
    Prized Warmonger's Crown icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 41
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Necklace

    • 5
    Prized Gladiator's Necklace icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Amulet

    • 2
    Prized Gladiator's Amulet icon

  4. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 1
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  5. Gem-Studded Pendant

    • 1
    Gem-Studded Pendant icon

Shoulders

  1. Aspectral Emissary's Arcane Vents

    • Set
    • 50
    Aspectral Emissary's Arcane Vents icon

Back

  1. Prized Gladiator's Drape

    • 30
    Prized Gladiator's Drape icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • 14
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  3. Prized Warmonger's Cloak

    • 5
    Prized Warmonger's Cloak icon

  4. Aspectral Emissary's Chosen Drape

    • 1
    Aspectral Emissary's Chosen Drape icon

Chest

  1. Aspectral Emissary's Primal Robes

    • Set
    • 50
    Aspectral Emissary's Primal Robes icon

Wrist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands

    • 29
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers

    • 10
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands

    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands icon

  4. Prized Warmonger's Bindings

    • 4
    Prized Warmonger's Bindings icon

  5. Alighted Cuffs

    • 1
    Alighted Cuffs icon

Hands

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Gloves

    • 27
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Gloves icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Gloves

    • 14
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Gloves icon

  3. Aspectral Emissary's Hardened Grasp

    • Set
    • 6
    Aspectral Emissary's Hardened Grasp icon

  4. Noxious Injector Hands

    • 1
    Noxious Injector Hands icon

  5. Prized Gladiator's Silk Handwraps

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Handwraps icon

Waist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord

    • 29
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash

    • 20
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon

  3. Durable Information Securing Container

    • 1
    Durable Information Securing Container icon

Legs

  1. Aspectral Emissary's Trousers

    • Set
    • 47
    Aspectral Emissary's Trousers icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Leggings

    • 3
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads

    • 33
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon

  2. Prized Warmonger's Slippers

    • 8
    Prized Warmonger's Slippers icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Silk Treads

    • 5
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Treads icon

  4. Aspectral Emissary's Slippers

    • 3
    Aspectral Emissary's Slippers icon

  5. Prized Gladiator's Silk Slippers

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Slippers icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 94
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Ring

    • 5
    Prized Gladiator's Ring icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Signet

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 50
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 49
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon

  3. Bashful Book

    • 1
    Bashful Book icon

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Staff

    • 38
    Prized Gladiator's Staff icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Staff

    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Staff icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Pincer

    • 3
    Prized Gladiator's Pincer icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Skewer

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Skewer icon

  5. Algari Competitor's Sword

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Sword icon

Off Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Conduit

    • 3
    Prized Gladiator's Conduit icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Lamp

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Lamp icon

  3. Vagabond's Torch

    • Craft
    • 1
    Vagabond's Torch 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

    • 91
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Ascendance

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Staff icon

  3. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Hood 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 Blitz Battlegrounds during The War Within Season 2.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 20
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon

  2. Greater Rune of Gushing Wound

    • 10
    Greater Rune of Gushing Wound icon

  3. Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 2
    Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 41
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 3
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. +160 Speed

    • 1
    +160 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 43
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Council's Intellect

    • 5
    Council's Intellect icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 45
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +650 Speed

    • 1
    +650 Speed icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Legion Skinning

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Legion Skinning icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 43
    Sunset Spellthread icon

  2. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 3
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

  3. Frozen Spellthread

    • 1
    Frozen Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 39
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 5
    Defender's March icon

  3. Cavalry's March

    • 1
    Cavalry's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Haste

    • 57
    +315 Haste icon

  2. +315 Versatility

    • 29
    +315 Versatility icon

  3. +190 Versatility

    • 4
    +190 Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 50
    Authority of Radiant Power 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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 48
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

Prismatic

  1. Quick Sapphire

    • 172
    Quick Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Emerald

    • 98
    Versatile Emerald icon

  3. Masterful Sapphire

    • 8
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  4. Versatile Sapphire

    • 7
    Versatile Sapphire icon

  5. Masterful Emerald

    • 6
    Masterful Emerald icon

Tinker

    • 13

  2. Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer

    • 1
    Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer icon

  3. Tinker: Plane Displacer

    • 1
    Tinker: Plane Displacer 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 Blitz

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in Blitz Battlegrounds.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Arcane Mages in The War Within Season 2.

  1. Void Elf

    • 10
    Void Elf icon

  2. Night Elf

    • 10
    Night Elf icon

  3. Human

    • 7
    Human icon

  4. Undead

    • 5
    Undead icon

  5. Gnome

    • 4
    Gnome icon

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 Blitz PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Sunfury Arcane Mages in Blitz Battlegrounds 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 2 and Patch 11.1.7.

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.