Mage PvP best in slot at level
The best gear for a level 20 Mage in the WoW Forever beta, with stats and sources for every item. Stamina first, then frost damage and spell power, then Intellect. The $100,000 duel tournament (October 17 and 18) is played at level 30.
Level 20 list, kept as it was before the beta went to level 30 on October 1. See the level 30 list
HeadSilky CircletHeadSilky Circlet
NeckScholarly Pendant+6 Spell PowerNeckScholarly Pendant+6 Spell Power
ShoulderMagician's Mantle
ShoulderChestnut Mantle
BackFeyscale CloakArmor +60BackFeyscale CloakArmor +60
ChestFiligreed Silky GownStamina +8ChestFiligreed Silky GownStamina +8
WristAetherwisp BracersStamina +5
WristTabitha's CuffsStamina +5
HandsSilky GlovesStamina +3 and Armor +24HandsSilky GlovesStamina +3 and Armor +24
WaistSilky SashWaistSilky Sash
LegsFiligreed Silky LeggingsStamina +3 and Armor +24LegsFiligreed Silky LeggingsStamina +3 and Armor +24
FeetSpidersilk BootsMinor Speed IncreaseFeetSpidersilk BootsMinor Speed Increase
FingerPhilanthropist's RingFingerPhilanthropist's Ring
FingerMalignant Root
FingerSeal of Sylvanas
TrinketMinor RecombobulatorTrinketMinor Recombobulator
TrinketLookie's SpyglassTrinketLookie's Spyglass
Main handStaff of the Blessed SeerIntellect +5Main handStaff of the Blessed SeerIntellect +5
RangedSizzle StickRangedSizzle StickGeneral
- Health
- 1077
- Mana
- 1486
- Armor
- 435
Attributes
- Strength
- 22
- Agility
- 24
- Stamina
- 101
- Intellect
- 89
- Spirit
- 68
Melee and ranged
- Attack Power
- +8
Spell
- Spell Power
- +68
- Frost Spell Damage
- +45
The first item of each slot, two rings, and the enchants listed, on a level 20 Human Mage with Classic’s base stats. No buff, no talent. Green: raised by the gear.
General
- Health
- 1167
- Mana
- 1321
- Armor
- 402
Attributes
- Strength
- 21
- Agility
- 22
- Stamina
- 110
- Intellect
- 78
- Spirit
- 71
Melee and ranged
- Attack Power
- +6
Spell
- Spell Power
- +64
- Frost Spell Damage
- +45
The first item of each slot, two rings, and the enchants listed, on a level 20 Undead Mage with Classic’s base stats. No buff, no talent. Green: raised by the gear.
Head
Tailoring (100)Only its maker can wear it
10
2
4
4
2
Tailoring (100)Only its maker can wear it
1024
42
Where it comes from is not known yetNothing places it yet:
Quest: Field to ClearHorde, from level 18, reported, not checked
Quest: Rare Fish - Keefer's Angelfishlevel 0 in Classic, from level 1
A fishing quest in Booty Bay, for a Keefer's AngelfishFishing only, no level needed
Neck
Quest: Friend of the LibraryTen books, any class and no level asked for
Quest: Remember That I Love YouRuins of Lordaeron, Alliance, from level 15
Humar the Pridelord, the rare black lion of the BarrensReported, not checked
Shoulder
Quest: Allegiance to the Old GodsHorde, level 26 in Classic, from level 17
World drop, sold at the auction house
Quest: MorganthAlliance, level 27 in Classic, from level 20
3
2Quest: Fallen Sky LakeAlliance, level 30 in Classic, from level 20
Back
Deviate Faerie Dragon, Wailing Caverns44.63% in Classic
Quest: Morbent FelAlliance, level 32 in Classic, from level 20
Verdan the Everliving, Wailing Caverns19.62% in Classic
32
2
Chest
Tailoring (75)Only its maker can wear itPattern drops in Shadowfang Keep, The Deadmines, Wailing Caverns
8422
Dro'zem the Blasphemous, a rare elite of the Redridge MountainsReported, not checked
Razorclaw the Butcher, Shadowfang Keep43.55% in Classic
Quest: Reception from TyrandeAlliance, level 28 in Classic, from level 17
Edwin VanCleef, The Deadmines23.19% in Classic
Wrist
Quest: A Frightened RequestRuins of Lordaeron, Horde, from level 15
Trash mobs, Shadowfang Keep0.03% in Classic
Quest: Earthen AriseHorde, level 20 in Classic, from level 14
Hands
Tailoring (75)Only its maker can wear it
6432
Horde quest The Book of Ur, from level 16A choice of reward, from Keeper Bel'dugur in Undercity
Tailoring (75)Only its maker can wear it
6432
Quest: Important HeirloomsHall of Thanes, Alliance, from level 10
Waist
Tailoring (85)Only its maker can wear it
8433
Tailoring (85)Only its maker can wear it
8433
Tailoring (50)Only its maker can wear itPattern: nobody has found it in the beta yet
82
2
Legs
Tailoring (100)Only its maker can wear itPattern drops in Blackfathom Deeps, Shadowfang Keep, The Deadmines
8424
Tailoring (100)Only its maker can wear itPattern drops in Blackfathom Deeps, The Deadmines, Wailing Caverns
8424Quest: Morbent FelAlliance, level 32 in Classic, from level 20
Feet
- 2
44
Tailoring (60)Only its maker can wear it
822
Tailoring (60)Only its maker can wear it
822
Finger
Quest: Greater Friend of the LibraryTwenty books, the necklace’s ten counted
Nightveiled Rotheap, a patrol of the WetlandsAlliance only, and not checked in the beta
Quest: Arugal Must DieHorde, level 27 in Classic, from level 18
Quest: Knowledge in the DeepsAlliance, level 23 in Classic, from level 10
Quest: WANTED: Chok'sulAlliance, level 22 in Classic, from level 17
Quest: Unending TormentRuins of Lordaeron, Horde, from level 16
Quest: Abominable CreaturesRuins of Lordaeron, Alliance, from level 16
Trinket
22
Two-hand weapon
Trash mobs, Blackfathom Deeps0.05% in Classic
Quest: Leaders of the FangHorde, level 22 in Classic, from level 11
Quest: Return the StatuetteAlliance, level 25 in Classic, from level 20
Quest: The Wrath of Rath'maelRuins of Lordaeron, Horde, from level 15
Captain Greenskin, The Deadmines37.84% in Classic
Main hand
Trash mobs, Blackfathom Deeps0.05% in Classic
Off hand: held item
World drop, sold at the auction house
Quest: Important HeirloomsHall of Thanes, Alliance, from level 10
Ranged
Quest: Deviate Eradicationlevel 21 in Classic, from level 15
Quest: Blackfathom VillainyAlliance, level 27 in Classic, from level 18
Quest: Blackfathom VillainyHorde, level 27 in Classic, from level 18
Quest: Underground AssaultAlliance, level 20 in Classic, from level 15
Cookie, The Deadmines33.38% in Classic
Quest: Isha AwakHorde, level 27 in Classic, from level 10
Enchants
NeckEnchanted: +6 Spell Power
Enchant Necklace - Spell Power (Enchanting 210)Formula sold by Alynsia in Redridge Mountains and Beneris in The Barrens for 120 Merchant’s Favor.
5
3
84
4
- Back
Enchanted: Armor +60
Enchant Cloak - Greater Defense (Enchanting 205)Taught by the trainer.
- Chest
Enchanted: Stamina +8
Enchant Chest - Superior Stamina (Enchanting 220)Taught by the trainer.
3 - Wrist
Enchanted: Stamina +5
Enchant Bracer - Stamina (Enchanting 170)Taught by the trainer.
3 
Hands, LegsEnchanted: Stamina +3 and Armor +24
Heavy Armor Kit (Leatherworking 150)Taught by the trainer.
5- Feet
Enchanted: Minor Speed Increase
Enchant Boots - Minor Speed (Enchanting 225)Taught by the trainer.
- Two-hand weapon
Enchanted: Intellect +5
Enchant 2H Weapon - Lesser Intellect (Enchanting 100)Formula sold by Tilli Thistlefuzz in Dun Morogh, Kithas in Orgrimmar and Leo Sarn in Silverpine Forest.
4 - Main hand
Enchanted: Revelation
Enchant Weapon - Revelation (Enchanting 140)Formula sold by Alynsia in Redridge Mountains and Beneris in The Barrens for 45 Merchant’s Favor. How often it triggers is in no game file and nobody has measured it yet: it is here because a one-handed weapon has nothing else at this skill.
8
624
4
Consumables
What to take before a fight, at level 20. Not counted in the stats above. Which of them stack with each other in Forever has not been checked yet.
ElixirMinor Arcane ElixirUse: Increases spell damage by up to 5 for 30 min.
AlchemyRecipe: nobody has found it in the beta yet
ElixirElixir of WisdomUse: Increases Intellect by 6 for 1 hr.
2
FoodSmoked SagefishUse: Restores 58 health over 21 sec. Must remain seated while eating. If you spend at least 10 sec eating, you will become well fed and gain 4 Spell Damage for 15 min. Additionally, experience gained from kills is increased by 5%.
DrinkRumsey Rum Black LabelUse: Increases Stamina by 15 for 15 min and gets you drunk to boot!
Fishing in Stranglethorn Vale, the Alterac Mountains or TanarisAbout 1 catch in 40 in Stranglethorn, in Classic
DrinkRumsey Rum LightUse: Increases Stamina by 5 for 15 min and gets you drunk to boot!
Quest: Wet JobCozy Sleeping Bag chain, from level 14, both factions
ScrollScroll of Intellect IIUse: Increases the target's Intellect by 8 for 30 min.
Sold by Adair Gilroy, Stormwind CityAlliance, a few at a time, in Classic
Sold by Salazar Bloch, UndercityHorde, a few at a time, in Classic
On the weaponMinor Wizard OilUse: While applied to target weapon it increases spell damage and healing by up to 8. Lasts for 30 minutes.
PotionFree Action PotionUse: Makes you immune to Stun and Movement Impairing effects for the next 30 sec. Does not remove effects already on the imbiber.
2
PotionLesser Spellblasting PotionUse: Increases Spell Damage by 11 for 30 sec.
Alchemy (85)Recipe drops from Witchwing Windcaller, The Barrens
2
PotionLesser Mana PotionUse: Restores 280 to 360 mana.
UtilityMagic DustUse: Puts the enemy target to sleep for up to 30 sec. Any damage caused will awaken the target. Only one target can be asleep at a time.
Drops from the Dust Devils of WestfallAbout 1 kill in 5, in Classic
UtilityPotion of Poison CleansingUse: Imbiber is cured of up to four poisons up to level 60.
Campfire buffs come on top of these: sit by a campfire for a minute and each object placed around it gives its buff for an hour. The duel tournament bans them.