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Frost Mage Guide for Raid (Updated August 2026)

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

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Patch:12.1.0

Expansion:Midnight

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Raid Tier
18
Raid Runs
304
Ilvl
0.87%
Raid Popularity
130 071
Raid DPS

Frost Mage Stats for Raid

Critical Strike > Mastery > Haste > Versatility
689
Critical Strike
480
Haste
601
Mastery
175
Versatility
2 109
Intellect
68
Avoidance
4
Leech
22
Speed
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Frost Mage Talents for Raid

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Ice Barrier1/1Alter Time1/1Ice Block1/1Time Walk1/1Master of Time2/2Winter's Protection2/2Frost ConditioningArcane Warding2/2Inspired Intellect1/1Mirror Image1/1Spellsteal1/1Quick Witted1/1Dragon's Breath1/1Remove Curse1/1Improved ConjurationImproved SpellstealShimmer1/1Improved Counterspell1/1Overflowing Energy1/1Improved Remove CurseGreater Invisibility1/1Improved Frost NovaCaptured ThoughtsTome of Rhonin1/1Improved Warding1/1Tome of Antonidas1/1Incantation of SwiftnessMaster of Escape1/1Charm of Aegwynn1/1Brainstorm1/1Flow of Time1/1Mana ConfluenceCharm of Medivh1/1Permafrost Bauble1/1Freezing ColdTime Manipulation1/1Ring of FrostEnergized Barriers1/1Mass InvisibilityBarrier Diffusion1/1Ice Cold1/1Spatial Manipulation1/1Improved Ice Barrier1/1

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Mage · Frost

Mage · Frost
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 Splinters1/1Shifting Shards1/1
Specialization
Ice Lance1/1Blizzard1/1Fingers of Frost1/1Frostbite1/1Icicles1/1Flurry1/1Glacial Bulwark1/1Frozen Orb1/1Brain Freeze1/1Piercing ColdRay of Frost1/1Everlasting Frost1/1Permafrost Lances1/1Frozen Touch1/1Splitting Ice1/1Flash Freeze1/1Frigid Focus1/1Winter's Blessing1/1Freezing RainCone of FrostFractured Frost1/1Improved Shatter1/1Deep Shatter1/1Wintertide1/1Glacial Attunement2/2Heart of Ice1/1RimecasterFreezing WindsImproved Flurry1/1Glacial Assault1/1Crystalline Refraction1/1Lonely Winter1/1Glacial ChillHailstonesThermal Void1/1Glaciate1/1Comet StormHand of Frost4/4
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Popularity:22.22%
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Frost Mage Best In Slot Gear for Raid

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Frost Mage Best Sockets for Raid

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Frost Mage Best Enchants for Raid

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Frost Mage Recommended Raid ilvl

283
LFR
293
Normal
298
Heroic

Frost Mage Minimum Raid ilvl

248
LFR
284
Normal
289
Heroic

Frost Mage Best comps for Raid

Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
38.89%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
33.33%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
33.33%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
27.78%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
27.78%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevastation EvokerFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
22.22%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFire MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
22.22%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
22.22%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
22.22%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
22.22%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
22.22%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
22.22%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety Rogue
16.67%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageOutlaw RogueRetribution Paladin
16.67%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
16.67%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
16.67%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinWindwalker Monk
16.67%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinWindwalker Monk
16.67%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
16.67%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
16.67%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
16.67%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
16.67%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
16.67%
Protection PaladinVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFire MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
16.67%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
11.11%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
11.11%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety Rogue
11.11%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety Rogue
11.11%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
11.11%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
11.11%

Frost Mage race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Void Elf
    Void Elf26.7%
  • Human
    Human17.3%
  • Gnome
    Gnome11.3%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf11.3%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf10.5%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome10.5%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr4.5%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei3.4%
  • Draenei
    Draenei2.3%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren1.9%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.4%

Horde

  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf43.9%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera9.5%
  • Troll
    Troll8.8%
  • Undead
    Undead7.6%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne7.3%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr4.6%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren4.6%
  • Goblin
    Goblin4.6%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll3.4%
  • Tauren
    Tauren2.7%
  • Orc
    Orc2.3%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc0.8%

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How the Frost Mage guide is built

Where the data comes from

This Frost 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 Frost 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 Frost 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 Frost 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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