3v3 Arcane Mage PvP Guide Banner

Arcane Mage 3v3 PvP Guide for TWW Season 3

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Arcane Mage PvP build guide for 3v3 Arenas in The War Within Season 3.

Using data from the top 50 Arcane Mages across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the most used stats, talents, gear, enchantments, and gems for competitive matches in Patch 11.1.7.

Top Arcane Mages

  1. Splintermode's icon
    1
    Splintermode
    Sargeras (US)
    Highmountain Tauren | Spellslinger | 673 ilvl
    2961
  2. Cvark's icon
    2
    Cvark
    Sargeras (US)
    Night Elf | Spellslinger | 698 ilvl
    2943
  3. Polyru's icon
    3
    Polyru
    Tichondrius (US)
    Night Elf | Sunfury | 682 ilvl
    2937
  4. Huluwagogo's icon
    4
    Huluwagogo
    Tichondrius (US)
    Night Elf | Spellslinger | 682 ilvl
    2933
  5. Austin's icon
    5
    Austin
    Sargeras (US)
    Void Elf | Spellslinger | 679 ilvl
    2921

Stats

Stats are core attributes that directly affect a character’s performance. They appear on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.

Each stat has diminishing returns once the bonus reaches +20% from equipped sources, so balancing them is key to maximizing effectiveness.

Secondary Stats

  • +391
    8% Critical Strike
  • +19258
    32% Haste
  • +5459
    21% Mastery
  • +20263
    26% Versatility

Stat priority

  1. Versatility
  2. Haste
  3. Mastery
  4. Critical Strike

Minor Stats

  • +11
    0% Avoidance
  • +0
    0% Leech
  • +0
    8% Speed

Stat priority

  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Talents

Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in 3v3 Arenas. This section highlights the most popular Arcane Mage class, specialization, hero, and PvP talents based on top player data from Season 3.

Talents are shown as heatmaps, where colors indicate frequency:

  1. Most used talents, strongly recommended!
  2. Frequently used talents, offer flexibility or suit personal preference.
  3. Rarely used talents, usually chosen to unlock deeper rows in the tree.

Best In Slot Gear

Gear refers to the items equipped in each slot. It provides most of a character’s stat bonuses and can come from the Great Vault, crafted gear, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.

Frequently equipped by top players, these items represent the current best-in-slot gear for 3v3.

Head

  1. Astral Gladiator's Silk Cap

    • 39
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Cap icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Hood

    • 7
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Hood icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Goggles

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Goggles icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Mask

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Mask icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 37
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Necklace

    • 8
    Astral Gladiator's Necklace icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Augur's Ephemeral Orbs of Power

    • Set
    • 38
    Augur's Ephemeral Orbs of Power icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Mantle

    • 7
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Mantle icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Amice

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Amice icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Shoulderpads

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Shoulderpads icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 50
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Augur's Ephemeral Habiliments

    • Set
    • 44
    Augur's Ephemeral Habiliments icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Gown

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Gown icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Robe

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Robe icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Silk Armbands

    • 33
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Armbands icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands

    • 7
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers

    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Bindings

    • 3
    Astral Warmonger's Bindings icon

  5. Augur's Ephemeral Bindings

    • 1
    Augur's Ephemeral Bindings icon

Hands

  1. Augur's Ephemeral Mitts

    • Set
    • 49
    Augur's Ephemeral Mitts icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Gloves

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Silk Cord

    • 39
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Cord icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash

    • 11
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon

Legs

  1. Augur's Ephemeral Trousers

    • Set
    • 46
    Augur's Ephemeral Trousers icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Leggings

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Leggings icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Leggings

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads

    • 33
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Treads

    • 11
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Treads icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Slippers

    • 6
    Astral Warmonger's Slippers icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 88
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Ring

    • 7
    Astral Gladiator's Ring icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 49
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 48
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Sigil of Adaptation

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Sigil of Adaptation icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Staff

    • 40
    Astral Gladiator's Staff icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Greatstaff

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Greatstaff icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Staff

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Staff icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Skewer

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Skewer icon

  5. Voidglass Spire

    • Set
    • 1
    Voidglass Spire icon

Off Hand

  1. Algari Competitor's Lamp

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Lamp icon

Embellishments

Embellishments are special effects tied to crafted items. Some are built into recipes, while others can be added using optional reagents.

Only two embellished items can be equipped at a time, so choosing the right effects is crucial. The following embellishments are most commonly used in top Arcane Mage builds for 3v3.

  1. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 93
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Ascendance

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Staff icon

  3. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon

Enchantments

Enchantments add effects to gear, including stat bonuses, damage or healing procs, and other enhancements. Most are created through Enchanting, while leg enchants are crafted by Leatherworkers.

These are the most used enchantments across each slot in Season 3 3v3 builds.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 42
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 3
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  3. +160 Speed

    • 2
    +160 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 49
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 1
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 49
    +1000 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 47
    Sunset Spellthread icon

  2. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 2
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

  3. Frozen Spellthread

    • 1
    Frozen Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 38
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 4
    Defender's March icon

  3. Scout's March

    • 1
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Versatility

    • 46
    +315 Versatility icon

  2. +315 Haste

    • 21
    +315 Haste icon

  3. +315 Mastery

    • 17
    +315 Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Stonebound Artistry

    • 20
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  2. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 16
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

  3. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 14
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

Gems

Gems provide bonus secondary stats and help fine-tune a character’s build. They are crafted through Jewelcrafting and socketed into gear.

Additional sockets can be added to Neck and Rings using the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear using a seasonal item typically sold by the Token of Merit vendor near the Great Vault.

Used to round out secondary stats, these gems are the most used in high-rated 3v3.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 50
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 22
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 19
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 8
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  4. Dexterous Fiber

    • 1
    Dexterous Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Quick Sapphire

    • 130
    Quick Sapphire icon

  2. Masterful Sapphire

    • 89
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  3. Versatile Emerald

    • 67
    Versatile Emerald icon

  4. Versatile Onyx

    • 45
    Versatile Onyx icon

  5. Masterful Emerald

    • 24
    Masterful Emerald icon

Tinker

    • 9

Races

Racial traits can affect performance in PvP, with their impact varying by class and game mode. While the differences may not be noticeable in most games, the right racial choice can provide a competitive edge.

These races are most often chosen for their edge in 3v3 Arenas.

  1. Night Elf

    • 21
    Night Elf icon

  2. Human

    • 7
    Human icon

  3. Void Elf

    • 6
    Void Elf icon

  4. Highmountain Tauren

    • 5
    Highmountain Tauren icon

  5. Gnome

    • 3
    Gnome icon

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.

How is this Arcane Mage 3v3 guide created?

The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Arcane Mages in 3v3, using the Battle.net API . Their builds are then analyzed to identify the most used stats, talents, gear, and enhancements for Season 3.

How often is the information updated?

The data is refreshed every 8 hours.

Why is this called a guide?

It’s called a guide because it helps players make informed build decisions by showing what top players are using. While it doesn’t teach gameplay step by step, it serves as a reference for optimizing your setup.

Is this guide good for beginners?

Yes. It shows what top players are using, which can be useful for understanding current trends. However, it’s not a how-to guide.

Why is my character not listed in the top section?

Your character might not appear due to inactivity, not meeting the current rating threshold (which increases as the season progresses), frequent spec changes, or gear that doesn’t align with the PvP format.