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Frost Mage PvP Guide For RBG

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Frost Mage
Season 3
19 characters
1918 - 2502

Welcome to Murlok.io's Frost Mage PvP guide for RBG 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 Frost Mages from Dragonflight Season 3 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Asheralen (Ravencrest EU) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2502.

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 Frost Mages

  1. 1
    Asheralen's character icon
    Asheralen
    Ravencrest (EU)
    482 ilvl
    2502
  2. 2
    Cinetik's character icon
    Cinetik
    Blackrock (EU)
    464 ilvl
    2136
  3. 3
    Spamfrstbolt's character icon
    Spamfrstbolt
    Sargeras (US)
    457 ilvl
    2135
  4. 4
    Lawuera's character icon
    Lawuera
    Quelthalas (US)
    486 ilvl
    2079
  5. 5
    Seeumaybe's character icon
    Seeumaybe
    Proudmoore (US)
    466 ilvl
    2070

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 Frost Mage Secondary and Minor stats for RBG.

Secondary Stats
+725
11% Critical Strike
+4662
40% Haste
+2642
23% Mastery
+6496
31% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Haste
  3. Mastery
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+56
1% Avoidance
+33
0% Leech
+530
10% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Avoidance
  3. Leech

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 Human currently being the top race for Frost Mages in RBG, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Human race icon
    Human
    7
  2. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    3
  3. Orc race icon
    Orc
    3
  4. Draenei race icon
    Draenei
    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.
Ice Barrier
19
Ice Block
19
Overflowing Energy
19
Incanter's Flow
19
Winter's Protection
2
Spellsteal
19
Tempest Barrier
6
Incantation of Swiftness
2
Remove Curse
18
Arcane Warding
5
Mirror Image
19
Shifting Power
19
Alter Time
19
Cryo-Freeze
13
Reduplication
0
Quick Witted
19
Mass Polymorph
0
Slow
7
Master of Time
19
Diverted Energy
2
Ring of Frost
19
Ice Nova
19
Shimmer
13
Mass Slow
0
Blast Wave
18
Improved Frost Nova
3
Rigid Ice
3
Tome of Rhonin
16
Tome of Antonidas
18
Volatile Detonation
18
Energized Barriers
15
Frigid Winds
8
Flow of Time
19
Temporal Velocity
19
Ice Ward
1
Freezing Cold
1
Time Manipulation
13
Displacement
18
Accumulative Shielding
4
Greater Invisibility
18
Dragon's Breath
18
Ice Cold
0
Time Anomaly
18
Mass Barrier
16

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Frost 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.
Ice Lance
19
Frozen Orb
19
Fingers of Frost
19
Flurry
19
Shatter
19
Brain Freeze
10
Everlasting Frost
19
Winter's Blessing
19
Frostbite
18
Piercing Cold
19
Perpetual Winter
19
Lonely Winter
19
Ice Caller
16
Bone Chilling
19
Comet Storm
12
Frozen Touch
4
Wintertide
19
Snowstorm
0
Flash Freeze
17
Subzero
17
Deep Shatter
2
Icy Veins
19
Splintering Cold
6
Glacial Assault
3
Freezing Rain
18
Thermal Void
18
Chain Reaction
18
Splitting Ice
16
Fractured Frost
0
Freezing Winds
19
Slick Ice
4
Ray of Frost
18
Hailstones
18
Cold Front
0
Coldest Snap
1
Cryopathy
18
Glacial Spike
16

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 Frost 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.
Icy Feet
0
Concentrated Coolness
10
Ice Form
1
Ice Wall
4
Ring of Fire
12
Frost Bomb
19
Snowdrift
4
Master Shepherd
7
Ethereal Blink
0
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 Frost Mages in RBG, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Wayward Chronomancer's Chronocap item set icon
    set
    Wayward Chronomancer's Chronocap
    16
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Cap item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Silk Cap
    3

Neck

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Necklace item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Necklace
    9
  2. Torc of Passed Time item icon
    Torc of Passed Time
    4
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Amulet
    3
  4. Elemental Lariat item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    1
  5. Eye of the Rising Flame item icon
    Eye of the Rising Flame
    1

Shoulders

  1. Wayward Chronomancer's Metronomes item set icon
    set
    Wayward Chronomancer's Metronomes
    16
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Mantle item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Silk Mantle
    3

Back

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Drape item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Drape
    12
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Shawl item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Shawl
    4
  3. Hellbloom Cape item icon
    Hellbloom Cape
    1
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Cloak item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Cloak
    1
  5. Wayward Chronomancer's Stole item icon
    Wayward Chronomancer's Stole
    1

Chest

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Tunic item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Silk Tunic
    6
  2. Vibrant Wildercloth Vestments item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Vestments
    6
  3. Wayward Chronomancer's Patchwork item set icon
    set
    Wayward Chronomancer's Patchwork
    6
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Blouse item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Silk Blouse
    1

Wrist

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Armbands item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Silk Armbands
    14
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Wristwraps item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Silk Wristwraps
    2
  3. Hellbloom Bindings item set icon
    set
    Hellbloom Bindings
    1
  4. Vibrant Wildercloth Wristwraps item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Wristwraps
    1
  5. Wayward Chronomancer's Cuffs item icon
    Wayward Chronomancer's Cuffs
    1

Hands

  1. Wayward Chronomancer's Gloves item set icon
    set
    Wayward Chronomancer's Gloves
    10
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Gloves item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Silk Gloves
    5
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Handwraps item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Silk Handwraps
    3
  4. Vibrant Wildercloth Handwraps item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Handwraps
    1

Waist

  1. Infurious Binding of Gesticulation item icon
    Infurious Binding of Gesticulation
    13
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Cord item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Silk Cord
    2
  3. Wayward Chronomancer's Synchronous Belt item icon
    Wayward Chronomancer's Synchronous Belt
    2
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Belt item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Silk Belt
    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
    14
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Leggings item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Silk Leggings
    2
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Trousers item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Silk Trousers
    2
  4. Vibrant Wildercloth Slacks item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Slacks
    1

Feet

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers
    16
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Treads item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Silk Treads
    3

Rings

  1. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    13
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Ring item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Ring
    9
  3. Ring-Bound Hourglass item icon
    Ring-Bound Hourglass
    7
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Signet item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Signet
    5
  5. Verdant Gladiator's Band item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Band
    3

Trinkets

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Medallion
    17
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    14
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    5
  4. Verdant Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Verdant Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    1
  5. Verdant Gladiator's Emblem item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Emblem
    1

Main Hand

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Staff item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Staff
    10
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Greatstaff item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Greatstaff
    6
  3. Hellbloom Spellblade item icon
    Hellbloom Spellblade
    2
  4. Hellbloom Spire item icon
    Hellbloom Spire
    1

Off Hand

  1. Hellbloom Branch item icon
    Hellbloom Branch
    1
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Censer item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Censer
    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 Frost Mages in RBG.

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers embellishment item icon
    Precognition
    18
  2. Infurious Binding of Gesticulation embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    13
  3. Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    2
  4. Vibrant Wildercloth Girdle embellishment item icon
    Verdant Conduit
    2
  5. Elemental Lariat embellishment item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    1

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 Frost Mages in RBG, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    6

Back

  1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    16
  2. +125 Speed enchantment icon
    +125 Speed
    1
  3. Graceful Avoidance enchantment icon
    Graceful Avoidance
    1

Chest

  1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    17
  2. Reserve of Intellect enchantment icon
    Reserve of Intellect
    2

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    16
  2. +125 Speed enchantment icon
    +125 Speed
    1
  3. +200 Avoidance enchantment icon
    +200 Avoidance
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    12
  2. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    1

Legs

  1. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    15
  2. Temporal Spellthread enchantment icon
    Temporal Spellthread
    2
  3. Lambent Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Lambent Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    15
  2. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
    Watcher's Loam
    2
  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    26
  2. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    6
  3. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
    +82 Versatility
    5

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    17
  2. Wafting Devotion enchantment icon
    Wafting Devotion
    2

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 Frost Mages in RBG.

  1. Energized Ysemerald gem icon
    Energized Ysemerald
    48
  2. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    33
  3. Energized Malygite gem icon
    Energized Malygite
    28
  4. Quick Ysemerald gem icon
    Quick Ysemerald
    6
  5. Zen Malygite gem icon
    Zen Malygite
    6