Where do I get Arcane Mage Phase 2 gear?

The best gear comes from raid drops, Badge of Justice vendor, arena, and crafted items. See the full list above with item sources for each slot.

What enchants and gems should Arcane Mage use in Phase 2?

Each slot has a recommended enchant and gem shown next to the item. Enchants and gems are chosen based on the stat priority for Arcane Mage in TBC Classic.

Arcane Mage Phase 2 BiS

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Arcane Mage Phase 2 BiS Guide

✨ Based on what the top 295 WarcraftLogs Arcane Mage parsers actually wear in Phase 2 — ranked by usage, not theorycraft.

Phase 2 Arcane Mage BiS (SSC & TK) features The Nexus Key as the two-handed weapon. Cowl of Tirisfal, Mantle of Tirisfal, Robes of Tirisfal form the armor core. Icon of the Silver Crescent and Serpent-Coil Braid are the top trinkets. The Sun King's Talisman and Band of Eternity fill key jewelry slots. Eredar Wand of Obliteration fills the ranged slot.

Arcane Mage Phase 2 BiS Items — Quick Reference

Head: Cowl of Tirisfal (Lady Vashj — Serpentshrine Cavern)
Neck: The Sun King's Talisman (Kael'thas Sunstrider — Tempest Keep)
Shoulder: Mantle of Tirisfal (Void Reaver — Tempest Keep)
Back: Royal Cloak of the Sunstriders (Kael'thas Sunstrider — Tempest Keep)
Chest: Robes of Tirisfal (Kael'thas Sunstrider — Tempest Keep)
Wrist: Mindstorm Wristbands (Al'ar — Tempest Keep)
Hands: Gauntlets of the Sun King (Kael'thas Sunstrider — Tempest Keep)
Waist: Cord of Screaming Terrors (The Lurker Below — Serpentshrine Cavern)
Legs: Leggings of Tirisfal (Fathom-Lord Karathress — Serpentshrine Cavern)
Feet: Velvet Boots of the Guardian (The Lurker Below — Serpentshrine Cavern)
Ring: Band of Eternity (The Scale of the Sands — Friendly)
Ring: Violet Signet of the Archmage (The Violet Eye — Exalted)
Trinket: Serpent-Coil Braid (Morogrim Tidewalker — Serpentshrine Cavern)
Trinket: Icon of the Silver Crescent (Badge of Justice — G'eras)
Ranged/Relic: Eredar Wand of Obliteration (Magtheridon — Magtheridon's Lair)
Weapon: The Nexus Key (Kael'thas Sunstrider — Tempest Keep)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BiS for Arcane Mage in Phase 2?: Phase 2 Arcane Mage BiS (SSC & TK) features The Nexus Key as the two-handed weapon. Cowl of Tirisfal, Mantle of Tirisfal, Robes of Tirisfal form the armor core. Icon of the Silver Crescent and Serpent-Coil Braid are the top trinkets. The Sun King's Talisman and Band of Eternity fill key jewelry slots. Eredar Wand of Obliteration fills the ranged slot.
Where do I get Arcane Mage Phase 2 gear?: The best gear comes from raid drops, Badge of Justice vendor, arena, and crafted items. See the full list above with item sources for each slot.
What enchants and gems should Arcane Mage use in Phase 2?: Each slot has a recommended enchant and gem shown next to the item. Enchants and gems are chosen based on the stat priority for Arcane Mage in TBC Classic.

This Arcane Mage Phase 2 Best in Slot list covers gear for Serpentshrine Cavern and Tempest Keep in TBC Classic — including enchants, gems, and stat priority recommendations.

Other phases: Pre-Raid (Dungeons) · Phase 1 (Karazhan) · Phase 3 (Black Temple) · Phase 4 (Zul'Aman) · Phase 5 (Sunwell)

Other Mage specs (Phase 2): Fire · Frost

Guides: Gems · Enchants · Stat Priority · Attunements