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Frost Mage 2v2 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 2

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Welcome to Murlok.io’s Frost Mage PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 2.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Frost 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 Frost Mages

  1. Thefirstbwc's icon
    1
    Thefirstbwc
    Stormscale (EU)
    Night Elf | Frostfire | 635 ilvl
    2634
  2. Hotballz's icon
    2
    Hotballz
    Stormscale (EU)
    Night Elf | Frostfire | 635 ilvl
    2634
  3. Mohalasquale's icon
    3
    Mohalasquale
    Turalyon (EU)
    Night Elf | Frostfire | 639 ilvl
    2614
  4. Jonsnowdrift's icon
    4
    Jonsnowdrift
    Turalyon (EU)
    Night Elf | Frostfire | 636 ilvl
    2517
  5. Primage's icon
    5
    Primage
    Deathwing (EU)
    Orc | Frostfire | 639 ilvl
    2484

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Frost 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 +161
  • 41% Haste +18637
  • 11% Mastery +2069
  • 24% Versatility +18432

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +29
  • 0% Leech +61
  • 8% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in 2v2 Arenas. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Frost 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 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 Frost Mages in 2v2 Arenas.

Head

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Cap

    • 43
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Cap icon

  2. Aspectral Emissary's Crystalline Cowl

    • Set
    • 7
    Aspectral Emissary's Crystalline Cowl icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 47
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Necklace

    • 3
    Prized Gladiator's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Aspectral Emissary's Arcane Vents

    • Set
    • 48
    Aspectral Emissary's Arcane Vents icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Mantle

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Mantle icon

  3. Void-Scarred Seer's Spines

    • 1
    Void-Scarred Seer's Spines icon

Back

  1. Prized Gladiator's Drape

    • 36
    Prized Gladiator's Drape icon

  2. Reshii Wraps

    • 11
    Reshii Wraps icon

  3. Prized Warmonger's Cloak

    • 2
    Prized Warmonger's Cloak icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

Chest

  1. Aspectral Emissary's Primal Robes

    • Set
    • 48
    Aspectral Emissary's Primal Robes icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Robe

    • 2
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Robe icon

Wrist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands

    • 44
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers icon

  4. Prized Warmonger's Bindings

    • 1
    Prized Warmonger's Bindings icon

  5. Wastelander Magi's Bands

    • 1
    Wastelander Magi's Bands icon

Hands

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Gloves

    • 45
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Gloves icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Gloves

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Gloves icon

  3. Prized Warmonger's Gloves

    • 1
    Prized Warmonger's Gloves icon

  4. Vision Manipulator's Handwraps

    • 1
    Vision Manipulator's Handwraps icon

Waist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord

    • 42
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash

    • Craft
    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon

  3. Durable Information Securing Container

    • 3
    Durable Information Securing Container icon

  4. Devoured Magi's Cinch

    • 1
    Devoured Magi's Cinch icon

Legs

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Leggings

    • 43
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Leggings icon

  2. Aspectral Emissary's Trousers

    • Set
    • 5
    Aspectral Emissary's Trousers icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Leggings

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Leggings icon

  4. Cave Topographer's Leggings

    • 1
    Cave Topographer's Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads

    • 44
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon

  2. Prized Warmonger's Slippers

    • 4
    Prized Warmonger's Slippers icon

  3. Nonconductive Kill-o-Socks

    • 1
    Nonconductive Kill-o-Socks icon

  4. Vision Manipulator's Treads

    • 1
    Vision Manipulator's Treads icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 97
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Ring

    • 3
    Prized Gladiator's Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 49
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 48
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon

  3. Mug's Moxie Jug

    • 1
    Mug's Moxie Jug icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  5. Suspicious Energy Drink

    • 1
    Suspicious Energy Drink icon

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Staff

    • 40
    Prized Gladiator's Staff icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Skewer

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Skewer icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Pincer

    • 3
    Prized Gladiator's Pincer icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Staff

    • Craft
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Staff icon

  5. Charged Hexsword

    • 1
    Charged Hexsword icon

Off Hand

  1. Algari Competitor's Lamp

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Lamp icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Conduit

    • 2
    Prized Gladiator's Conduit icon

  3. Prized Warmonger's Firebomb

    • 1
    Prized Warmonger's Firebomb 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 Frost Mages.

  1. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 95
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Ascendance

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Staff icon

  3. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash 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 Frost Mage gear in 2v2 Arenas during The War Within Season 2.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of Gushing Wound

    • 34
    Greater Rune of Gushing Wound icon

  2. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 10
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon

  3. Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 1
    Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 38
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. +160 Speed

    • 2
    +160 Speed icon

  3. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 1
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 48
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 2
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 46
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +650 Speed

    • 2
    +650 Speed icon

  3. +2040 Leech

    • 1
    +2040 Leech icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 47
    Sunset Spellthread icon

  2. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 1
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

  3. Frozen Spellthread

    • 1
    Frozen Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 41
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 5
    Defender's March icon

  3. Scout's March

    • 2
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Versatility

    • 62
    +315 Versatility icon

  2. +315 Haste

    • 31
    +315 Haste icon

  3. +190 Versatility

    • 2
    +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 Frost Mages in 2v2 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 50
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Chronomantic Fiber

    • 7
    Chronomantic Fiber icon

    • 3

  3. Dexterous Fiber

    • 1
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  4. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  5. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Quick Sapphire

    • 260
    Quick Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Emerald

    • 85
    Versatile Emerald icon

  3. Masterful Emerald

    • 8
    Masterful Emerald icon

  4. Versatile Onyx

    • 1
    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. Cauterizing Bolts

    • 1
    Cauterizing Bolts icon

  2. Charged Bolts

    • 1
    Charged Bolts icon

  3. Charged Crystal

    • 1
    Charged Crystal icon

Most Played Races for Frost 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 Frost Mage DPS players in The War Within Season 2.

  1. Night Elf

    • 31
    Night Elf icon

  2. Orc

    • 9
    Orc icon

  3. Undead

    • 4
    Undead icon

  4. Void Elf

    • 3
    Void Elf icon

  5. Human

    • 3
    Human icon

Frost 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 Frost 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 2 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.