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Arcane Mage Guide for Mythic+ (Updated April 2026)

Learn how to optimize your Arcane Mage for Mythic+ in World of Warcraft. This comprehensive guide covers talents and gear for PvE content.

Last Updated:

Patch:12.0.1

Expansion:Midnight

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14
M+ Runs
275
Ilvl
0.47%
M+ Popularity
100 621
M+ DPS
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Arcane Mage Stats for Mythic+

383
Critical Strike
381
Haste
607
Mastery
60
Versatility
1 487
Intellect
73
Avoidance
30
Leech
26
Speed
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Arcane Mage Talents for Mythic+

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Runs:2Popularity:14.29%
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Runs:2Popularity:14.29%
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Arcane Mage Best In Slot Gear for Mythic+

Voidbreaker's Veil
Head
Voidbreaker's Veil
Runs: 12
Amulet of the Abyssal Hymn
Neck
Amulet of the Abyssal Hymn
Runs: 5
Voidbreaker's Leyline Nexi
Shoulder
Voidbreaker's Leyline Nexi
Runs: 7
Rigid Scale Greatcloak
Back
Rigid Scale Greatcloak
Runs: 3
Voidbreaker's Robe
Chest
Voidbreaker's Robe
Runs: 12
Martyr's Bindings
Wrist
Martyr's Bindings
Runs: 6
Aln'hara Cane
Main Hand
Aln'hara Cane
Runs: 11
Tome of Alnscorned Regret
Off Hand
Tome of Alnscorned Regret
Runs: 3
Voidbreaker's Gloves
Hands
Voidbreaker's Gloves
Runs: 13
Martyr's Waistwrap
Waist
Martyr's Waistwrap
Runs: 3
Voidbreaker's Britches
Legs
Voidbreaker's Britches
Runs: 12
Dream-Scorched Striders
Feet
Dream-Scorched Striders
Runs: 4
Platinum Star Band
Finger
Platinum Star Band
Runs: 9
Bifurcation Band
Finger
Bifurcation Band
Runs: 8
Gaze of the Alnseer
Trinket
Gaze of the Alnseer
Runs: 8
Vaelgor's Final Stare
Trinket
Vaelgor's Final Stare
Runs: 6

Best Arcane Mage Main Hand Weapons Items

Aln'hara Cane
Aln'hara Cane
Runs: 11
Spellboon Saber
Spellboon Saber
Runs: 2
Splitshroud Stinger
Splitshroud Stinger
Runs: 1

Best Arcane Mage Off Hand Weapons Items

Tome of Alnscorned Regret
Tome of Alnscorned Regret
Runs: 3

Best Arcane Mage Trinkets Items

Gaze of the Alnseer
Gaze of the Alnseer
Runs: 8
Vaelgor's Final Stare
Vaelgor's Final Stare
Runs: 6
Emberwing Feather
Emberwing Feather
Runs: 5
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Arcane Mage Avg Ilvl for M+ Timer

251
+2
259
+4
259
+5
262
+6
265
+7
268
+8
261
+9
269
+10
269
+11
273
+12
272
+13
274
+14
275
+15
276
+16

Arcane Mage Best comps for Mythic+

Protection PaladinHoly PriestArcane MageMarksmanship HunterSubtlety Rogue
28.57%
Brewmaster MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageDevourer Demon HunterUnholy Death Knight
21.43%
Brewmaster MonkHoly PriestArcane MageMarksmanship HunterOutlaw Rogue
21.43%
Blood Death KnightRestoration ShamanArcane MageAugmentation EvokerUnholy Death Knight
21.43%
Brewmaster MonkMistweaver MonkArcane MageBalance DruidDemonology Warlock
14.29%
Protection PaladinDiscipline PriestArcane MageDemonology WarlockRetribution Paladin
14.29%
Protection WarriorRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageFury Warrior
14.29%
Guardian DruidMistweaver MonkArcane MageDevastation EvokerFeral Druid
14.29%
Brewmaster MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution Paladin
14.29%
Brewmaster MonkHoly PaladinArcane MageElemental ShamanHavoc Demon Hunter
14.29%
Brewmaster MonkHoly PaladinArcane MageElemental ShamanFury Warrior
14.29%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidArcane MageRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
14.29%
Vengeance Demon HunterRestoration DruidArcane MageDevourer Demon HunterUnholy Death Knight
14.29%
Blood Death KnightRestoration DruidArcane MageDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon Hunter
7.14%
Brewmaster MonkHoly PaladinArcane MageDevourer Demon HunterRetribution Paladin
7.14%
Brewmaster MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageShadow PriestSubtlety Rogue
7.14%
Brewmaster MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageFury WarriorShadow Priest
7.14%
Protection PaladinRestoration DruidArcane MageDemonology WarlockFury Warrior
7.14%
Brewmaster MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageDemonology WarlockSubtlety Rogue
7.14%
Blood Death KnightRestoration ShamanArcane MageShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
7.14%
Protection PaladinRestoration DruidArcane MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution Paladin
7.14%
Protection PaladinRestoration DruidArcane MageBalance DruidWindwalker Monk
7.14%
Guardian DruidRestoration DruidArcane MageShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
7.14%
Protection WarriorRestoration ShamanArcane MageBeast Mastery HunterRetribution Paladin
7.14%
Protection PaladinMistweaver MonkArcane MageAssassination RogueUnholy Death Knight
7.14%
Brewmaster MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageHavoc Demon HunterSurvival Hunter
7.14%
Vengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestArcane MageShadow PriestSubtlety Rogue
7.14%
Brewmaster MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageArms WarriorDemonology Warlock
7.14%
Protection WarriorHoly PaladinArcane MageBeast Mastery HunterFury Warrior
7.14%
Brewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery Hunter
7.14%

Arcane Mage race distribution for Mythic+

Alliance

  • Void Elf
    Void Elf27.6%
  • Human
    Human19.4%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf15.3%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf13.3%
  • Draenei
    Draenei7.1%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren6.1%
  • Gnome
    Gnome3.1%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr3.1%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei3.1%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran2%

Horde

  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf40.2%
  • Troll
    Troll19.6%
  • Undead
    Undead16.1%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne9.8%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren3.6%
  • Orc
    Orc2.7%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr2.7%
  • Tauren
    Tauren2.7%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera1.8%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll0.9%
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