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Arcane Mage Guide for Mythic+ (Updated May 2026)

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

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Patch:12.0.5

Expansion:Midnight

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M+ Tier
14
M+ Runs
285
Ilvl
0.38%
M+ Popularity
121 033
M+ DPS

Arcane Mage Stats for Mythic+

Mastery > Critical Strike > Haste > Versatility
393
Critical Strike
373
Haste
525
Mastery
108
Versatility
1 477
Intellect
76
Avoidance
41
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Arcane Mage Talents for Mythic+

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Prismatic Barrier1/1Alter Time1/1Ice Block1/1Time Walk1/1Master of Time2/2Winter's Protection2/2Frost ConditioningArcane Warding2/2Inspired Intellect1/1Mirror Image1/1SpellstealQuick Witted1/1Supernova1/1Remove Curse1/1Improved ConjurationImproved SpellstealShimmer1/1Improved Counterspell1/1Overflowing Energy1/1Improved Remove Curse1/1Greater Invisibility1/1Improved Frost NovaCaptured ThoughtsTome of Rhonin1/1Tome of Antonidas1/1Incantation of SwiftnessMaster of EscapeCharm of Aegwynn1/1Brainstorm1/1Flow of Time1/1Mana Confluence1/1Charm of Medivh1/1Permafrost Bauble1/1Freezing ColdTime Manipulation1/1Ring of FrostEnergized Barriers1/1Mass Invisibility1/1Barrier Diffusion1/1Ice Cold1/1Spatial Manipulation1/1Improved Prismatic Barrier1/1

Spellslinger

Mage · Arcane

Mage · Arcane
Splinterstorm1/1Spellfrost Teachings1/1Controlled Instincts1/1Signature Spell1/1Archmage's Wrath1/1Look Again1/1Reactive Barrier1/1Splintering Orbs1/1Augury Abounds1/1Force of Will1/1Splintering Sorcery1/1Polished Focus1/1Infused Splinters1/1Attuned Familiar1/1
Specialization
Arcane Missiles1/1Concentrated Power1/1Arcane Salvo1/1Amplification1/1Improved Clearcasting1/1Arcing Cleave1/1Arcane Pulse1/1Arcane Surge1/1Arcane Orb1/1Reverberate1/1Presence of MindMana BombArcane Familiar1/1Charged Orb1/1Intuition1/1Touch of the Magi1/1Energized Familiar1/1Expanded Mind1/1Consortium's Bauble1/1Arcane Tempo1/1Aether AttunementAegwynn's Technique1/1Resonance1/1Impetus1/1Mana Adept1/1Enlightened1/1Focusing CrystalIlluminated Thoughts1/1Prodigious Savant2/2EurekaArcane Singularity2/2High VoltageOverflowing InsightOverpowered MissilesOrb Mastery1/1Orb Barrage1/1Touch of the Archmage4/4
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Arcane Mage Best In Slot Gear for Mythic+

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Arcane Mage Best Sockets for Mythic+

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Arcane Mage Best Enchants for Mythic+

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Arcane Mage Avg Ilvl for M+ Timer

242
+4
275
+10-11
282
+12-13
283
+14-15
285
+16
286
+17-18
287
+19

Arcane Mage Minimum Ilvl for M+ Timer

242
+4
242
+10
249
+11
271
+12
278
+13
280
+14-16
283
+17
286
+18
287
+19

Arcane Mage Best comps for Mythic+

Blood Death KnightRestoration ShamanArcane MageDevourer Demon HunterFire Mage
50.00%
Brewmaster MonkPreservation EvokerArcane MageDevourer Demon HunterFury Warrior
28.57%
Protection PaladinHoly PaladinArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination Rogue
28.57%
Brewmaster MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageEnhancement ShamanFrost Mage
28.57%
Guardian DruidHoly PriestArcane MageFrost MageRetribution Paladin
28.57%
Guardian DruidRestoration DruidArcane MageDevourer Demon HunterRetribution Paladin
21.43%
Guardian DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorFrost Death Knight
21.43%
Protection PaladinMistweaver MonkArcane MageAssassination RogueEnhancement Shaman
21.43%
Guardian DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageDemonology WarlockHavoc Demon Hunter
21.43%
Protection PaladinRestoration DruidArcane MageDestruction WarlockFire Mage
21.43%
Guardian DruidMistweaver MonkArcane MageAugmentation EvokerDevourer Demon Hunter
14.29%
Blood Death KnightHoly PaladinArcane MageDemonology WarlockRetribution Paladin
14.29%
Brewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestArcane MageBeast Mastery HunterFury Warrior
14.29%
Brewmaster MonkHoly PaladinArcane MageDevourer Demon HunterWindwalker Monk
14.29%
Blood Death KnightHoly PriestArcane MageDestruction WarlockRetribution Paladin
14.29%
Brewmaster MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorSurvival Hunter
14.29%
Blood Death KnightHoly PaladinArcane MageShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
7.14%
Guardian DruidDiscipline PriestArcane MageAssassination RogueRetribution Paladin
7.14%
Vengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinAffliction WarlockArcane MageDestruction Warlock
7.14%
Brewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestArcane MageFeral DruidSurvival Hunter
7.14%
Guardian DruidMistweaver MonkArcane MageDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death Knight
7.14%
Protection PaladinRestoration DruidArcane MageBeast Mastery HunterShadow Priest
7.14%
Brewmaster MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon Hunter
7.14%
Guardian DruidMistweaver MonkArcane MageFrost MageShadow Priest
7.14%
Vengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestAffliction WarlockArcane MageRetribution Paladin
7.14%
Blood Death KnightDiscipline PriestArcane MageBeast Mastery HunterDemonology Warlock
7.14%
Guardian DruidHoly PriestArcane MageHavoc Demon HunterShadow Priest
7.14%
Guardian DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageBeast Mastery HunterHavoc Demon Hunter
7.14%
Protection PaladinRestoration ShamanArcane MageFury WarriorShadow Priest
7.14%
Guardian DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorUnholy Death Knight
7.14%

Arcane Mage race distribution for Mythic+

Alliance

  • Night Elf
    Night Elf39.8%
  • Void Elf
    Void Elf19.4%
  • Gnome
    Gnome12.2%
  • Human
    Human10.2%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf6.1%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren4.1%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr3.1%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome2%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf1%
  • Draenei
    Draenei1%
  • Worgen
    Worgen1%

Horde

  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf32.2%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne23.7%
  • Troll
    Troll15.3%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren8.5%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr5.1%
  • Orc
    Orc3.4%
  • Goblin
    Goblin3.4%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll3.4%
  • Undead
    Undead1.7%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren1.7%
  • Tauren
    Tauren1.7%

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