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Arcane Mage Guide for Raid (Updated June 2026)

Learn how to optimize your Arcane Mage for Raid 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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D
Raid Tier
22
Raid Runs
289
Ilvl
0.3%
Raid Popularity
119 364
Raid DPS

Arcane Mage Stats for Raid

Critical Strike > Mastery > Haste > Versatility
637
Critical Strike
446
Haste
608
Mastery
118
Versatility
1 789
Intellect
102
Avoidance
28
Leech
21
Speed
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Arcane Mage Talents for Raid

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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 CounterspellOverflowing Energy1/1Improved Remove CurseGreater Invisibility1/1Improved Frost NovaCaptured Thoughts1/1Tome of Rhonin1/1Tome of Antonidas1/1Incantation of SwiftnessMaster of Escape1/1Charm of Aegwynn1/1Brainstorm1/1Flow of Time1/1Mana Confluence1/1Charm of Medivh1/1Permafrost Bauble1/1Freezing ColdTime Manipulation1/1Ring of Frost1/1Energized Barriers1/1Mass InvisibilityBarrier Diffusion1/1Ice Cold1/1Spatial Manipulation1/1Improved Prismatic Barrier1/1

Spellslinger

Mage · Arcane

Mage · Arcane
Splinterstorm1/1Spellfrost Teachings1/1Controlled Instincts1/1Signature Spell1/1Archmage's Wrath1/1Slippery Slinging1/1Reactive 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 PulseArcane Surge1/1Arcane Orb1/1ReverberatePresence of Mind1/1Mana 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 Savant2/2Eureka1/1Arcane Singularity2/2High VoltageOverflowing InsightOverpowered MissilesOrb Mastery1/1Orb Barrage1/1Touch of the Archmage4/4
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Popularity:18.18%
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Arcane Mage Best In Slot Gear for Raid

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Arcane Mage Best Sockets for Raid

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Arcane Mage Best Enchants for Raid

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Arcane Mage Recommended Raid ilvl

245
LFR
264
Normal
278
Heroic
281
Mythic

Arcane Mage Minimum Raid ilvl

223
LFR
223
Normal
259
Heroic
259
Mythic

Arcane Mage Best comps for Raid

Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
13.64%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageFeral DruidFire MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
13.64%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
9.09%
Protection WarriorVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockFire MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
9.09%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkAffliction WarlockArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
9.09%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkArcane MageAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueWindwalker Monk
9.09%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
9.09%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
9.09%
Brewmaster MonkBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkAffliction WarlockArcane MageBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
9.09%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidOutlaw RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
9.09%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
9.09%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
9.09%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
9.09%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
9.09%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFury WarriorFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
9.09%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkArcane MageBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
9.09%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
9.09%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFury WarriorFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
9.09%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFire MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
9.09%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
9.09%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
4.55%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidArcane MageAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
4.55%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
4.55%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
4.55%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
4.55%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
4.55%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFeral DruidOutlaw RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
4.55%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerArcane MageAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
4.55%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival Hunter
4.55%
Protection WarriorProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution Paladin
4.55%

Arcane Mage race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Void Elf
    Void Elf36.8%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf14.9%
  • Human
    Human11.4%
  • Gnome
    Gnome8.8%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr7.9%
  • Worgen
    Worgen5.3%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf4.4%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei3.5%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome2.6%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren1.8%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf1.8%
  • Draenei
    Draenei0.9%

Horde

  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf25.8%
  • Goblin
    Goblin14.5%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr14.5%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne12.9%
  • Undead
    Undead9.7%
  • Troll
    Troll8.1%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren6.5%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll6.5%
  • Tauren
    Tauren1.6%

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How the Arcane Mage guide is built

Where the data comes from

This Arcane Mage raid guide is built from real boss kill logs uploaded to Warcraft Logs for the current raid, enriched with character data from the official Blizzard API. The talents, gear, item levels, and stat priorities shown here reflect how Arcane Mage players actually perform on raid bosses, while the pick rate shows how often the spec appears in those logs. Extreme outlier parses are capped so a few standout kills cannot skew the numbers.

How tiers are assigned

The raid tier shown for Arcane Mage comes from two factors. Performance compares its average damage against the highest damage spec among raid damage dealers, and popularity compares its raid pick rate against an even share across all damage specs. Strong damage with real representation earns S or A, while weaker output or low usage moves it down through B and C to D.

This Arcane Mage raid placement is a snapshot of the current tier and shifts with patches, class tuning, and sample size. Use the guide as a starting point and adapt the build to your fight and group.

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