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Spellslinger Arcane Mage Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Spellslinger Arcane Mage PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: Midnight Pre-Patch.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Spellslinger Arcane Mage DPS across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the optimal stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, gems, and races used in Patch 12.0 competitive M+.

Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.

Top Mythic+ Spellslinger Arcane Mages

  1. Gimozzi's icon
    1
    Gimozzi
    Azshara (KR)
    Void Elf | Spellslinger | 168 ilvl
    4208
  2. Nasturtium's icon
    2
    Nasturtium
    Garrosh (US)
    Dwarf | Spellslinger | 170 ilvl
    4169
  3. Jackicek's icon
    3
    Jackicek
    Drakthul (EU)
    Vulpera | Spellslinger | 170 ilvl
    4167
  4. Arcanogodx's icon
    4
    Arcanogodx
    Kazzak (EU)
    Dwarf | Spellslinger | 169 ilvl
    4153
  5. Scallingmage's icon
    5
    Scallingmage
    Archimonde (EU)
    Void Elf | Spellslinger | 169 ilvl
    4144

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Arcane Mage's DPS performance, appearing on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.

They have diminishing returns after reaching +20% from gear, so proper balance ensures the best results.

Optimal Secondary Stats

  • 25% Critical Strike +216
  • 37% Haste +372
  • 55% Mastery +374
  • 19% Versatility +276

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 10% Avoidance +103
  • 1% Leech +18
  • 2% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Mythic+ Dungeons. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Spellslinger Arcane Mages.

  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 for Mythic+

Gear provides core stat bonuses and typically comes from the Great Vault, crafted items, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.

These items are most frequently used by top-ranked Arcane Mages in Mythic+ Dungeons.

Head

  1. Augur's Ephemeral Wide-Brim

    • Set
    • 45
    Augur's Ephemeral Wide-Brim icon

  2. Consecrated Hood

    • 3
    Consecrated Hood icon

  3. Cowl of Branching Fate

    • 2
    Cowl of Branching Fate icon

Neck

  1. Chrysalis of Sundered Souls

    • 22
    Chrysalis of Sundered Souls icon

  2. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 17
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  3. Momma's Mega Medallion

    • 7
    Momma's Mega Medallion icon

  4. Bloodstained Memento

    • 1
    Bloodstained Memento icon

  5. Cabochon of the Infinite Flight

    • 1
    Cabochon of the Infinite Flight icon

Shoulders

  1. Augur's Ephemeral Orbs of Power

    • Set
    • 43
    Augur's Ephemeral Orbs of Power icon

  2. Consecrated Mantle

    • Craft
    • 3
    Consecrated Mantle icon

  3. Mounted Manacannons

    • 3
    Mounted Manacannons icon

  4. Fanatic's Blackened Shoulderwraps

    • 1
    Fanatic's Blackened Shoulderwraps icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 50
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Augur's Ephemeral Habiliments

    • Set
    • 44
    Augur's Ephemeral Habiliments icon

  2. Consecrated Robe

    • Craft
    • 3
    Consecrated Robe icon

  3. Frock of Spirit's Reunion

    • 3
    Frock of Spirit's Reunion icon

Wrist

  1. Consecrated Cuffs

    • Craft
    • 36
    Consecrated Cuffs icon

  2. Conjoined Glass Bracers

    • 4
    Conjoined Glass Bracers icon

  3. Singed Sievecuffs

    • 4
    Singed Sievecuffs icon

  4. Augur's Ephemeral Bindings

    • 2
    Augur's Ephemeral Bindings icon

  5. Fizzlefuse Cuffs

    • 2
    Fizzlefuse Cuffs icon

Hands

  1. Augur's Ephemeral Mitts

    • Set
    • 41
    Augur's Ephemeral Mitts icon

  2. Consecrated Gloves

    • Craft
    • 5
    Consecrated Gloves icon

  3. Bloodwrath's Gnarled Claws

    • 2
    Bloodwrath's Gnarled Claws icon

  4. Codebreaker's Cunning Handwraps

    • 2
    Codebreaker's Cunning Handwraps icon

Waist

  1. Consecrated Cord

    • Craft
    • 36
    Consecrated Cord icon

  2. Augur's Ephemeral Quillsash

    • 7
    Augur's Ephemeral Quillsash icon

  3. Forgeweaver's Journal Holster

    • 3
    Forgeweaver's Journal Holster icon

  4. Burrower's Cinch

    • 1
    Burrower's Cinch icon

  5. Cord of the Dark Word

    • 1
    Cord of the Dark Word icon

Legs

  1. Augur's Ephemeral Trousers

    • Set
    • 48
    Augur's Ephemeral Trousers icon

  2. Consecrated Leggings

    • Craft
    • 2
    Consecrated Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Interloper's Silken Striders

    • 47
    Interloper's Silken Striders icon

  2. Consecrated Slippers

    • 2
    Consecrated Slippers icon

  3. Laced Lair-Steppers

    • 1
    Laced Lair-Steppers icon

Rings

  1. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 36
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  2. Radiant Necromancer's Band

    • 10
    Radiant Necromancer's Band icon

  3. Signet of Collapsing Stars

    • 9
    Signet of Collapsing Stars icon

  4. High Nerubian Signet

    • 8
    High Nerubian Signet icon

  5. Logic Gate: Alpha

    • 8
    Logic Gate: Alpha icon

Trinkets

  1. Diamantine Voidcore

    • Set
    • 42
    Diamantine Voidcore icon

  2. Astral Antenna

    • 29
    Astral Antenna icon

  3. Azhiccaran Parapodia

    • 20
    Azhiccaran Parapodia icon

  4. Lily of the Eternal Weave

    • 6
    Lily of the Eternal Weave icon

  5. Ara-Kara Sacbrood

    • 1
    Ara-Kara Sacbrood icon

Main Hand

  1. Voidglass Spire

    • Set
    • 23
    Voidglass Spire icon

  2. Voidglass Kris

    • Set
    • 18
    Voidglass Kris icon

  3. Voidglass Sovereign's Blade

    • Set
    • 3
    Voidglass Sovereign's Blade icon

  4. Vagabond's Bounding Baton

    • 2
    Vagabond's Bounding Baton icon

  5. Arachnoid Soulcleaver

    • 1
    Arachnoid Soulcleaver icon

Off Hand

  1. Vagabond's Torch

    • 16
    Vagabond's Torch icon

  2. Fractillus' Last Breath

    • 5
    Fractillus' Last Breath icon

  3. Nathrian Reliquary

    • 2
    Nathrian Reliquary icon

  4. Overflowing Umbral Pail

    • 1
    Overflowing Umbral Pail icon

Embellishments

Embellishments add special effects to crafted gear. Only two can be equipped, so selection is important.

The following embellishments are the most commonly used by high-rated Arcane Mages.

  1. Duskthread Lining

    • 59
    Consecrated Cord icon

  2. Ascendance

    • 14
    Vagabond's Torch icon

  3. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 11
    Consecrated Cuffs icon

  4. Dawnthread Lining

    • 7
    Consecrated Cord icon

Enchantments

Enchantments enhance gear with additional stats or special procs. Most are crafted by Enchanters, leg enchants come from Leatherworkers, and some slot-specific options appear through seasonal content.

These are the top enchantments for Arcane Mage gear in Mythic+ Dungeons during Midnight Pre-Patch.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence

    • 2
    Incandescent Essence icon

Back

  1. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 41
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 7
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 1
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 46
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 2
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  3. Council's Intellect

    • 1
    Council's Intellect icon

Wrist

  1. +72 Avoidance

    • 43
    +72 Avoidance icon

  2. +43 Leech

    • 5
    +43 Leech icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 25
    Sunset Spellthread icon

  2. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 20
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

  3. Charged Armor Kit

    • 5
    Charged Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Defender's March

    • 45
    Defender's March icon

  2. Scout's March

    • 2
    Scout's March icon

  3. Defender's March

    • 1
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. +21 Versatility

    • 43
    +21 Versatility icon

  2. +21 Critical Strike

    • 18
    +21 Critical Strike icon

  3. +21 Haste

    • 18
    +21 Haste icon

Main Hand

  1. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 28
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 10
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  3. Stonebound Artistry

    • 6
    Stonebound Artistry icon

Gems

Gems provide focused secondary stat bonuses to help fine‑tune builds. They are crafted by Jewelcrafters and socketed into gear.

Sockets can be added to Necklaces and Rings with the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear through seasonal vendor items.

These are the most popular gems among top‑rated Arcane Mages in Mythic+ Dungeons.

Algari Diamond

  1. Culminating Blasphemite

    • 45
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

  2. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 2
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

  3. Insightful Blasphemite

    • 2
    Insightful Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 19
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 12
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 10
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  4. Pure Precise Fiber

    • 7
    Pure Precise Fiber icon

  5. Dexterous Fiber

    • 2
    Dexterous Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Quick Sapphire

    • 64
    Quick Sapphire icon

  2. Deadly Onyx

    • 47
    Deadly Onyx icon

  3. Masterful Sapphire

    • 43
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  4. Deadly Sapphire

    • 39
    Deadly Sapphire icon

  5. Masterful Ruby

    • 37
    Masterful Ruby icon

Most Played Races for Arcane Mage M+

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvE, giving a competitive edge in Mythic+ Dungeons.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Arcane Mage DPS players in Midnight Pre-Patch.

  1. Dwarf

    • 16
    Dwarf icon

  2. Void Elf

    • 7
    Void Elf icon

  3. Blood Elf

    • 7
    Blood Elf icon

  4. Troll

    • 5
    Troll icon

  5. Human

    • 4
    Human icon

Spellslinger Arcane Mage Guide FAQ

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

How is this Mythic+ PvE guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Spellslinger Arcane Mages in Mythic+ Dungeons using Blizzard’s Battle.net API .

How often is the information updated?

Data updates every 8 hours.

Why is this guide valuable?

The guide provides real-time build insights, showing exactly what high-ranking players are currently using, helping you make informed decisions for your character.

Is this guide current?

Yes. The guide always reflects the latest information for Midnight Pre-Patch and Patch 12.0.

Is this guide suitable for beginners?

Yes. Beginners can easily identify current trends and optimal setups. However, it does not provide gameplay tutorials.

Why isn’t my character listed in the top rankings?

Reasons may include inactivity, falling below the minimum rating threshold, frequent spec changes, or gear not optimized for PvE.