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Fire Mage PvE Guide For Mythic+

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Fire Mage
Season 3
50 characters
3793 - 4023

Welcome to Murlok.io's Fire Mage PvE guide for Mythic+ in World of Warcraft. This guide lists the best stats, races, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems for patch 10.2.6, based on the character builds of the Top 50 Fire Mages from Dragonflight Season 3 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Drjay (Ragnaros EU) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 4023.

Updated every 12 hours with the latest data from the Battle.net API , the guide also examines each character's last time played, specialization usage frequency, and equipment type to ensure greater accuracy.

Top Fire Mages

  1. 1
    Drjay's character icon
    Drjay
    Ragnaros (EU)
    488 ilvl
    4023
  2. 2
    Alicé's character icon
    Alicé
    World Tree (TW)
    489 ilvl
    3978
  3. 3
    Alcazem's character icon
    Alcazem
    Blackrock (EU)
    488 ilvl
    3977
  4. 4
    Hearthjacks's character icon
    Hearthjacks
    Kazzak (EU)
    489 ilvl
    3942
  5. 5
    Wildio's character icon
    Wildio
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    489 ilvl
    3941

Stat Priority

Stats are crucial attributes that directly influence a character's power in World of Warcraft. They not only determine the character's strength but also define the overall feel and playstyle. Stat bonuses can be found on various pieces of equipment, in consumables created by the Alchemy profession, certain foods, some enchantments , and gems .

It's important to note that each stat experiences diminishing returns once its equipped bonus reaches +20%. This means that optimizing a character's performance involves more than just maximizing each stat; it's about finding a balanced distribution. Here is the optimal way to balance Fire Mage Secondary and Minor stats for Mythic+.

Secondary Stats
+3837
28% Critical Strike
+6176
38% Haste
+2824
15% Mastery
+4301
21% Versatility
  1. Haste
  2. Versatility
  3. Critical Strike
  4. Mastery
Minor Stats
+1207
14% Avoidance
+242
2% Leech
+220
4% Speed
  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Races

In World of Warcraft, each race comes with unique traits that enhance character abilities or improve in-game quality of life. Although these racial traits typically offer minor advantages, they can still provide a competitive edge in certain scenarios.

With Dwarf currently being the top race for Fire Mages in Mythic+, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Dwarf race icon
    Dwarf
    46
  2. Blood Elf race icon
    Blood Elf
    1
  3. Orc race icon
    Orc
    1
  4. Troll race icon
    Troll
    1
  5. Void Elf race icon
    Void Elf
    1

Class Talents

Talents are the main element defining a character's build, significantly influencing the playstyle by adding, modifying, and enhancing character abilities and behaviors. They are crucial in shaping how a character functions in battle.

Class talents represent a common tree shared across all Mage specializations. These talents provide foundational skills and enhancements that are essential and universal to the Mage class. They offer a range of abilities that lay the groundwork for a Mage's overall capabilities, regardless of the chosen specialization.

The following tree reproduces the in-game class talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Blazing Barrier
50
Ice Block
50
Overflowing Energy
50
Incanter's Flow
50
Winter's Protection
47
Spellsteal
5
Tempest Barrier
35
Incantation of Swiftness
4
Remove Curse
11
Arcane Warding
47
Mirror Image
50
Shifting Power
50
Alter Time
50
Cryo-Freeze
40
Reduplication
21
Quick Witted
50
Mass Polymorph
2
Slow
3
Master of Time
50
Diverted Energy
12
Ring of Frost
15
Ice Nova
3
Ice Floes
29
Mass Slow
1
Blast Wave
50
Improved Frost Nova
1
Rigid Ice
0
Tome of Rhonin
49
Tome of Antonidas
50
Volatile Detonation
5
Energized Barriers
9
Frigid Winds
47
Flow of Time
4
Temporal Velocity
50
Ice Ward
36
Freezing Cold
10
Time Manipulation
33
Displacement
2
Accumulative Shielding
22
Greater Invisibility
50
Dragon's Breath
49
Ice Cold
45
Temporal Warp
46
Mass Barrier
50

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Fire Mages with unique abilities and enhancements tailored to their combat style.

The following tree reproduces the in-game specialization talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Pyroblast
50
Fire Blast
50
Pyrotechnics
50
Scorch
50
Phoenix Flames
50
Surging Blaze
50
Searing Touch
49
Firestarter
46
Fervent Flickering
50
Fuel the Fire
2
Improved Scorch
4
Critical Mass
50
Intensifying Flame
46
Flame On
50
Flame Patch
2
From the Ashes
5
Combustion
50
Living Bomb
45
Incendiary Eruptions
2
Call of the Sun King
4
Firemind
50
Improved Combustion
50
Feel the Burn
50
Convection
44
Phoenix Reborn
3
Fevered Incantation
50
Master of Flame
44
Kindling
50
Inflame
4
Conflagration
47
Firefall
44
Controlled Destruction
5
Flame Accelerant
3
Fiery Rush
48
Wildfire
50
Meteor
43
Hyperthermia
2
Sun King's Blessing
48
Deep Impact
0

PvP Talents

PvP talents are specifically tailored for player-versus-player combat scenarios. Activated in arenas, battlegrounds, and the open world with war mode enabled, these talents are designed to optimize a Fire Mage's performance in PvP encounters. They provide specialized enhancements and strategies that give players an edge in combat against other players, reflecting the unique demands of PvP gameplay.

The following tree reproduces the in-game pvp talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
World in Flames
9
Flamecannon
31
Greater Pyroblast
22
Ring of Fire
23
Ice Wall
6
Glass Cannon
13
Master Shepherd
11
Ethereal Blink
7
Improved Mass Invisibility
0

Best In Slot And Gear

Gear consists of items that directly determine a character's power level. It can be acquired from diverse sources: dungeon, raid, world drops, crafted through various professions, obtained from PvP vendors, or chosen as rewards from the Great Vault.

Each piece of gear significantly boosts a character's overall strength and capabilities. Here are the top items for Fire Mages in Mythic+, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Wayward Chronomancer's Chronocap item set icon
    set
    Wayward Chronomancer's Chronocap
    24
  2. Lost Scholar's Timely Hat item icon
    Lost Scholar's Timely Hat
    17
  3. Crown of the Infinite Lord item icon
    Crown of the Infinite Lord
    4
  4. Secret Spinner's Miter item icon
    Secret Spinner's Miter
    2
  5. Aurelian Miter item icon
    Aurelian Miter
    1

Neck

  1. Torc of Passed Time item icon
    Torc of Passed Time
    23
  2. Amulet of Eonar's Chosen item icon
    Amulet of Eonar's Chosen
    17
  3. Ouroboreal Necklet item icon
    Ouroboreal Necklet
    6
  4. Elemental Lariat item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    3
  5. Ironshell Pendant item icon
    Ironshell Pendant
    1

Shoulders

  1. Wayward Chronomancer's Metronomes item set icon
    set
    Wayward Chronomancer's Metronomes
    46
  2. Lost Scholar's Temporal Shoulderdials item icon
    Lost Scholar's Temporal Shoulderdials
    4

Back

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl
    38
  2. Wayward Chronomancer's Stole item icon
    Wayward Chronomancer's Stole
    3
  3. Cloak of Fading Echoes item icon
    Cloak of Fading Echoes
    2
  4. Drape of the Loyal Vassal item icon
    Drape of the Loyal Vassal
    2
  5. Inflammable Drapeleaf item icon
    Inflammable Drapeleaf
    2

Chest

  1. Wayward Chronomancer's Patchwork item set icon
    set
    Wayward Chronomancer's Patchwork
    39
  2. Vesture of the Smoldering Serpent item icon
    Vesture of the Smoldering Serpent
    9
  3. Loa Betrayer's Vestments item icon
    Loa Betrayer's Vestments
    1
  4. Vibrant Wildercloth Vestments item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Vestments
    1

Wrist

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Wristwraps item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Wristwraps
    23
  2. Overengineered Sleeve Extenders item icon
    Overengineered Sleeve Extenders
    10
  3. Fading Flame Wristbands item icon
    Fading Flame Wristbands
    6
  4. Drust-Thatched Wristwraps item icon
    Drust-Thatched Wristwraps
    5
  5. Anguished Restraints item icon
    Anguished Restraints
    4

Hands

  1. Wayward Chronomancer's Gloves item set icon
    set
    Wayward Chronomancer's Gloves
    50

Waist

  1. Wayward Chronomancer's Synchronous Belt item icon
    Wayward Chronomancer's Synchronous Belt
    37
  2. Urctos's Hibernal Dial item icon
    Urctos's Hibernal Dial
    8
  3. Mobius Strap item icon
    Mobius Strap
    2
  4. Belt of Undying Devotion item icon
    Belt of Undying Devotion
    1
  5. Vibrant Wildercloth Girdle item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Girdle
    1

Legs

  1. Wayward Chronomancer's Pantaloons item set icon
    set
    Wayward Chronomancer's Pantaloons
    50

Feet

  1. Lost Scholar's Belted Treads item icon
    Lost Scholar's Belted Treads
    34
  2. Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers
    5
  3. Imbued Frostweave Slippers item icon
    Imbued Frostweave Slippers
    3
  4. Lifewoven Slippers item icon
    Lifewoven Slippers
    2
  5. Paranoid Sprinters item icon
    Paranoid Sprinters
    2

Rings

  1. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    46
  2. Ring-Bound Hourglass item icon
    Ring-Bound Hourglass
    17
  3. Seal of the Regal Loa item icon
    Seal of the Regal Loa
    9
  4. Thornwoven Band item icon
    Thornwoven Band
    8
  5. Daydreamer's Glimmering Ring item icon
    Daydreamer's Glimmering Ring
    5

Trinkets

  1. Pip's Emerald Friendship Badge item icon
    Pip's Emerald Friendship Badge
    39
  2. Ashes of the Embersoul item icon
    Ashes of the Embersoul
    36
  3. Balefire Branch item icon
    Balefire Branch
    12
  4. Augury of the Primal Flame item icon
    Augury of the Primal Flame
    5
  5. Coagulated Genesaur Blood item icon
    Coagulated Genesaur Blood
    4

Main Hand

  1. Iridal, the Earth's Master item icon
    Iridal, the Earth's Master
    20
  2. Dreambinder, Loom of the Great Cycle item icon
    Dreambinder, Loom of the Great Cycle
    17
  3. Cerith Spire Staff item icon
    Cerith Spire Staff
    2
  4. Eternal Kindler's Greatstaff item icon
    Eternal Kindler's Greatstaff
    2
  5. Larodar's Moonblade item icon
    Larodar's Moonblade
    2

Off Hand

  1. Ancestor's Necromantic Focus item icon
    Ancestor's Necromantic Focus
    2
  2. Aureus Vessel item icon
    Aureus Vessel
    2
  3. Trickster's Captivating Chime item icon
    Trickster's Captivating Chime
    2
  4. Interloper's Mossy Skull item icon
    Interloper's Mossy Skull
    1

Embellishments

Embellishments are unique effects that can be added to crafted items, either as predefined elements in recipes or through an optional embellishment reagent, creating embellished gear. These enhancements diversify and amplify characters' capabilities.

Given that only a maximum of 2 embellished items can be equipped at a time, here are the best embellishments for Fire Mages in Mythic+.

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    95
  2. Elemental Lariat embellishment item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    3
  3. Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl embellishment item icon
    Roiling Shadowflame
    2

Enchantments

Enchantments provide minor yet valuable enhancements to various items, including Head, Back, Chest, Wrist, Waist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand.

Most enchantments are crafted via the Enchanting profession. However, Waist enchantments specifically require Blacksmithing, Legs enhancements are crafted by Leatherworkers, and Head enchantments come from the Incandescent Essence , a reward obtained through a quest in the Amirdrassil raid.

Enchantments are usually available at the auction house, making them accessible for upgrades. Here is a list of the top enchantments for Fire Mages in Mythic+, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    50

Back

  1. Graceful Avoidance enchantment icon
    Graceful Avoidance
    50

Chest

  1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    50

Wrist

  1. +200 Avoidance enchantment icon
    +200 Avoidance
    50

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    50

Legs

  1. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    43
  2. Lambent Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Lambent Armor Kit
    7

Feet

  1. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
    Watcher's Loam
    42
  2. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    8

Rings

  1. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    59
  2. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
    +82 Versatility
    34
  3. +82 Critical Strike enchantment icon
    +82 Critical Strike
    5

Main Hand

  1. Wafting Devotion enchantment icon
    Wafting Devotion
    35
  2. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    15

Gems

Gems are crafted stones from the Jewelcrafting profession, typically offering stat bonuses to enhance your gear. These gems can be socketed into specific items such as Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings. The presence of sockets on items is usually random upon their drop.

Notably, Neck items can be uniquely modified to have up to three sockets by using 3 Tiered Medallion Setting . Additionally, a single socket can be added to other eligible items with a Nature's Cradle , which requires 6 Aspects' Tokens of Merit obtained from the Great Vault.

Available through both the auction house and the crafting order system, the following are the top gem choices for Fire Mages in Mythic+.

  1. Energized Ysemerald gem icon
    Energized Ysemerald
    93
  2. Energized Malygite gem icon
    Energized Malygite
    83
  3. Radiant Malygite gem icon
    Radiant Malygite
    49
  4. Crafty Ysemerald gem icon
    Crafty Ysemerald
    43
  5. Radiant Alexstraszite gem icon
    Radiant Alexstraszite
    37