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Arcane Mage Guide for Raid (Updated April 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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Raid Tier
13
Raid Runs
280
Ilvl
0.31%
Raid Popularity
81 728
Raid DPS
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Arcane Mage Stats for Raid

369
Critical Strike
452
Haste
497
Mastery
198
Versatility
1 595
Intellect
60
Avoidance
38
Leech
9
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 Conditioning1/1Arcane Warding2/2Inspired Intellect1/1Mirror Image1/1SpellstealQuick Witted1/1Supernova1/1Remove Curse1/1Improved Conjuration2/2Improved SpellstealImproved Blink1/1Improved Counterspell1/1Overflowing Energy1/1Improved Remove CurseGreater Invisibility1/1Improved Frost NovaCaptured Thoughts1/1Tome of Rhonin1/1Tome of Antonidas1/1Incantation of SwiftnessMaster of EscapeCharm of Aegwynn1/1Brainstorm1/1Flow of Time1/1Mana ConfluenceCharm of Medivh1/1Permafrost Bauble1/1Freezing ColdTime ManipulationRing of FrostEnergized Barriers1/1Mass Invisibility1/1Barrier DiffusionIce 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 Pulse1/1Arcane Surge1/1Arcane Orb1/1Reverberate1/1Presence of MindMana BombArcane Familiar1/1Charged Orb1/1Intuition1/1Touch of the Magi1/1Energized Familiar1/1Expanded Mind1/1Consortium's BaubleArcane 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:30.77%
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Arcane Mage Best In Slot Gear for Raid

Voidbreaker's Veil
Head
Voidbreaker's Veil
Popularity: 92.3%
Necklace of the Twisting Void
Neck
Necklace of the Twisting Void
Popularity: 38.5%
Voidbreaker's Leyline Nexi
Shoulder
Voidbreaker's Leyline Nexi
Popularity: 61.5%
Fluxweave Cloak
Back
Fluxweave Cloak
Popularity: 30.8%
Voidbreaker's Robe
Chest
Voidbreaker's Robe
Popularity: 61.5%
Martyr's Bindings
Wrist
Martyr's Bindings
Popularity: 46.2%
Aln'hara Cane
Main Hand
Aln'hara Cane
Popularity: 53.8%
Grimoire of the Eternal Light
Off Hand
Grimoire of the Eternal Light
Popularity: 100.0%
Voidbreaker's Gloves
Hands
Voidbreaker's Gloves
Popularity: 100.0%
Clasp of Compliance
Waist
Clasp of Compliance
Popularity: 30.8%
Voidbreaker's Britches
Legs
Voidbreaker's Britches
Popularity: 84.6%
Lightbinder Treads
Feet
Lightbinder Treads
Popularity: 46.2%
Purloined Wedding Ring
Finger
Purloined Wedding Ring
Popularity: 30.8%
Eredath Seal of Nobility
Finger
Eredath Seal of Nobility
Popularity: 19.2%
Gaze of the Alnseer
Trinket
Gaze of the Alnseer
Popularity: 30.8%
Vaelgor's Final Stare
Trinket
Vaelgor's Final Stare
Popularity: 23.1%

Best Arcane Mage Main Hand Weapons Items

Aln'hara Cane
Aln'hara Cane
Popularity: 53.8%
Final Grade
Final Grade
Popularity: 38.5%
Skybreaker's Blade
Skybreaker's Blade
Popularity: 7.7%

Best Arcane Mage Off Hand Weapons Items

Grimoire of the Eternal Light
Grimoire of the Eternal Light
Popularity: 100.0%

Best Arcane Mage Trinkets Items

Gaze of the Alnseer
Gaze of the Alnseer
Popularity: 44.4%
Vaelgor's Final Stare
Vaelgor's Final Stare
Popularity: 33.3%
Reality Breacher
Reality Breacher
Popularity: 22.2%
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Arcane Mage Recommended Raid ilvl

237
LFR
255
Normal
275
Heroic
278
Mythic

Arcane Mage Best comps for Raid

Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
30.77%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
23.08%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
23.08%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
15.38%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
15.38%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFire MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
15.38%
Protection PaladinVengeance Demon HunterPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
15.38%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
15.38%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidArcane MageAssassination RogueDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
15.38%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFeral DruidFire MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinWindwalker MonkWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
15.38%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFire MageFrost MageOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
15.38%
Protection PaladinProtection PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
15.38%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerArcane MageBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety Rogue
7.69%
Brewmaster MonkBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
7.69%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
7.69%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
7.69%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
7.69%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
7.69%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFire MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
7.69%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
7.69%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
7.69%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageArms WarriorDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
7.69%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
7.69%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFire MageFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
7.69%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFire MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
7.69%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
7.69%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
7.69%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
7.69%
Protection PaladinVengeance Demon HunterPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
7.69%
Protection PaladinVengeance Demon HunterPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
7.69%

Arcane Mage race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Void Elf
    Void Elf36.8%
  • Human
    Human15.8%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf15.8%
  • Gnome
    Gnome9.6%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf7%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome4.4%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei4.4%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr2.6%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran2.6%
  • Draenei
    Draenei0.9%

Horde

  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf33.3%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne29.2%
  • Undead
    Undead13.5%
  • Goblin
    Goblin10.4%
  • Troll
    Troll8.3%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr3.1%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren1%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll1%
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