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Frost Mage Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Season 1

Welcome to Murlok’s Frost Mage PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 1.

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 12.0 competitive M+.

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

Top Mythic+ Frost Mages

  1. Khaelt's icon
    1
    Khaelt
    Sylvanas (EU)
    Dwarf | Spellslinger | 285 ilvl
    3948
  2. Rzzik's icon
    2
    Rzzik
    Blackhand (EU)
    Dwarf | Spellslinger | 285 ilvl
    3883
  3. Wildischnell's icon
    3
    Wildischnell
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    Pandaren | Spellslinger | 286 ilvl
    3835
  4. Diff's icon
    4
    Diff
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Dwarf | Spellslinger | 283 ilvl
    3830
  5. Deftsu's icon
    5
    Deftsu
    Kazzak (EU)
    Dwarf | Spellslinger | 285 ilvl
    3825

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

  • 29% Critical Strike +996
  • 19% Haste +579
  • 46% Mastery +809
  • 1% Versatility +34

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 5% Avoidance +178
  • 1% Leech +43
  • 2% 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 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 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 Frost Mages in Mythic+ Dungeons.

Head

  1. Voidbreaker's Veil

    • Set
    • 40
    Voidbreaker's Veil icon

  2. Organized Pontificator's Mask

    • 3
    Organized Pontificator's Mask icon

  3. Martyr's Crown

    • 2
    Martyr's Crown icon

  4. Shadow-Weaver's Crown

    • 2
    Shadow-Weaver's Crown icon

  5. Visage of Unseen Truths

    • 2
    Visage of Unseen Truths icon

Neck

  1. Ribbon of Coiled Malice

    • 17
    Ribbon of Coiled Malice icon

  2. Barbed Ymirheim Choker

    • 16
    Barbed Ymirheim Choker icon

  3. Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet

    • 8
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet icon

  4. Amulet of the Abyssal Hymn

    • 5
    Amulet of the Abyssal Hymn icon

  5. Novice Combatant's Necklace

    • 3
    Novice Combatant's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Mantle of Dark Devotion

    • 19
    Mantle of Dark Devotion icon

  2. Voidbreaker's Leyline Nexi

    • Set
    • 14
    Voidbreaker's Leyline Nexi icon

  3. Martyr's Mantle

    • Craft
    • 7
    Martyr's Mantle icon

  4. Echoing Void Mantle

    • 3
    Echoing Void Mantle icon

  5. Lightbinder Shoulderguards

    • 3
    Lightbinder Shoulderguards icon

Back

  1. Rigid Scale Greatcloak

    • 19
    Rigid Scale Greatcloak icon

  2. Adherent's Silken Shroud

    • Craft
    • 15
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

  3. Voidbreaker's Encryption

    • 6
    Voidbreaker's Encryption icon

  4. Imperator's Banner

    • 4
    Imperator's Banner icon

  5. Draconic Nullcape

    • 3
    Draconic Nullcape icon

Chest

  1. Voidbreaker's Robe

    • Set
    • 48
    Voidbreaker's Robe icon

  2. Despotic Raiment

    • 2
    Despotic Raiment icon

Wrist

  1. Martyr's Bindings

    • Craft
    • 36
    Martyr's Bindings icon

  2. Voracious Wristwraps

    • 5
    Voracious Wristwraps icon

  3. Entropic Wristwraps

    • 3
    Entropic Wristwraps icon

  4. Wraps of Watchful Wrath

    • 2
    Wraps of Watchful Wrath icon

  5. Arcanoweave Bracers

    • Set
    • Craft
    • 1
    Arcanoweave Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Voidbreaker's Gloves

    • Set
    • 50
    Voidbreaker's Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Voidbreaker's Sage Cord

    • 34
    Voidbreaker's Sage Cord icon

  2. Infernal Greatlock Girdle

    • 8
    Infernal Greatlock Girdle icon

  3. Martyr's Waistwrap

    • Craft
    • 6
    Martyr's Waistwrap icon

  4. Arcanoweave Cord

    • Craft
    • 1
    Arcanoweave Cord icon

  5. Endless March Waistwrap

    • 1
    Endless March Waistwrap icon

Legs

  1. Voidbreaker's Britches

    • Set
    • 50
    Voidbreaker's Britches icon

Feet

  1. Dream-Scorched Striders

    • 31
    Dream-Scorched Striders icon

  2. Slippers of the Midnight Flame

    • 9
    Slippers of the Midnight Flame icon

  3. Lightbinder Treads

    • 3
    Lightbinder Treads icon

  4. Ice-Steeped Sandals

    • 2
    Ice-Steeped Sandals icon

  5. Nightprey Stalkers

    • 2
    Nightprey Stalkers icon

Rings

  1. Platinum Star Band

    • 34
    Platinum Star Band icon

  2. Occlusion of Void

    • Set
    • 15
    Occlusion of Void icon

  3. Masterwork Sin'dorei Band

    • 11
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Band icon

  4. Sin'dorei Band of Hope

    • 11
    Sin'dorei Band of Hope icon

  5. Bond of Light

    • 8
    Bond of Light icon

Trinkets

  1. Gaze of the Alnseer

    • 48
    Gaze of the Alnseer icon

  2. Vaelgor's Final Stare

    • 48
    Vaelgor's Final Stare icon

  3. Crucible of Erratic Energies

    • 2
    Crucible of Erratic Energies icon

  4. Drum of Renewed Bonds

    • 1
    Drum of Renewed Bonds icon

  5. Locus-Walker's Ribbon

    • 1
    Locus-Walker's Ribbon icon

Main Hand

  1. Aln'hara Cane

    • Craft
    • 36
    Aln'hara Cane icon

  2. Skybreaker's Blade

    • 4
    Skybreaker's Blade icon

  3. Umbral Spire of Zuraal

    • 4
    Umbral Spire of Zuraal icon

  4. Brazier of the Dissonant Dirge

    • 2
    Brazier of the Dissonant Dirge icon

  5. Corespark Multitool

    • 2
    Corespark Multitool icon

Off Hand

  1. Aln'hara Lantern

    • Craft
    • 1
    Aln'hara Lantern icon

  2. Grimoire of the Eternal Light

    • 1
    Grimoire of the Eternal Light icon

  3. Nezhar's Netherclaw

    • 1
    Nezhar's Netherclaw icon

  4. Tome of Alnscorned Regret

    • 1
    Tome of Alnscorned Regret 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. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 57
    Martyr's Bindings icon

  2. Hunt

    • 35
    Aln'hara Cane icon

  3. Arcanoweave Trappings

    • 2
    Arcanoweave Bracers icon

  4. Loa Worshiper's Band

    • 2
    Loa Worshiper's Band icon

  5. Arcanoweave Cord

    • 1
    Arcanoweave Cord 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 Mythic+ Dungeons during Midnight Season 1.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance

    • 46
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 3
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Rune of Avoidance

    • 1
    Enchant Helm - Rune of Avoidance icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace

    • 42
    Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 4
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Nature's Grace

    • 3
    Enchant Shoulders - Nature's Grace icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 50
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

Hands

  1. Heavy Knothide Armor Kit

    • 6
    Heavy Knothide Armor Kit icon

Legs

  1. Sunfire Silk Spellthread

    • 46
    Sunfire Silk Spellthread icon

  2. Arcanoweave Spellthread

    • 4
    Arcanoweave Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 47
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 2
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 1
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

    • 91
    Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury

    • 6
    Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

    • 3
    Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 45
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Jan'alai's Precision

    • 3
    Enchant Weapon - Jan'alai's Precision icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 2
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery icon

Gems

Gems provide focused secondary stat bonuses to help fine‑tune builds. They are crafted by Jewelcrafters and socketed into gear.

These are the most popular gems among top‑rated Frost Mages in Mythic+ Dungeons.

Eversong Diamond

  1. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 43
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

  2. Powerful Eversong Diamond

    • 6
    Powerful Eversong Diamond icon

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Masterful Garnet

    • 93
    Flawless Masterful Garnet icon

  2. Flawless Deadly Amethyst

    • 46
    Flawless Deadly Amethyst icon

  3. Flawless Quick Amethyst

    • 15
    Flawless Quick Amethyst icon

  4. Flawless Quick Garnet

    • 7
    Flawless Quick Garnet icon

  5. Flawless Masterful Peridot

    • 4
    Flawless Masterful Peridot icon

Most Played Races for Frost 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 Frost Mage DPS players in Midnight Season 1.

  1. Dwarf

    • 25
    Dwarf icon

  2. Night Elf

    • 6
    Night Elf icon

  3. Pandaren

    • 6
    Pandaren icon

  4. Human

    • 5
    Human icon

  5. Void Elf

    • 2
    Void Elf 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 Mythic+ PvE guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Frost 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 Midnight Season 1 and Patch 12.0.

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.