Arcane Mage in WoW Forever

Last verified: 17 Oct 2026
level
30
lists compared
4
picks from dungeons
6
picks from crafting
9

Gear sheet

Level 30 · level 60 lists after launch

Arcane Mage

Level 30 · Damage · Lists compared: 4 · Checked 17 Oct 2026

Race
  • 1005(+500)HealthVerified in game
  • 2208(+915)ManaVerified in game
  • 125(+61)Intellect
  • 80(+50)Stamina
  • 289(+289)Armor
  • +84Spell damage
  • 4.58%(+2.24%)Spell crit

A naked level 30 Human plus these items, without talents, buffs or enchants. Health and mana checked in game; base stats from the original game, to verify in Forever; crit without the base crit. Green: what the items add.

Farm route

The dungeons that give the most picks, by level. Clear them in this order.

  1. 1Shadowfang KeepLevels 20-30 · 2 slots
  2. 2GnomereganLevels 29-38 · 1 slots
  3. 3Razorfen KraulLevels 29-38 · 1 slots

Gear list, slot by slot

For each slot, the item most of the public level-30 lists agree on, then easier options. Tap an item for its tooltip.

  • HeadFiligreed Pearly CircletCraftedTailoring · skill 1252 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (2)
  • NeckScorn's Icy ChokerDungeonScarlet Monastery · Scorn3 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (2)
    • Stygian Bone AmuletDungeonRazorfen Kraul · Blind Hunter
    • Seal of the ExpeditionReputationLady Palanseer, Hall of Legends (Theramore Expeditionary Force Honored)Alliance only
  • ShoulderBloodmage MantleDungeonScarlet Monastery · Bloodmage Thalnos2 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (2)
    • Death Speaker MantleDungeonRazorfen Kraul · Death Speaker Jargba
    • Thistlefur MantleWorld dropWorld drop, auction house
  • BackHillman's CloakCraftedLeatherworking1 of 4 listsLists disagree
    Options (3)
    • Twilight CapeWorld dropWorld drop, auction house
    • Darkspear Raider's CloakReputationCreeg Bothunk, The Barrens (Darkspear Raiders Honored)Horde only
    • Red Wool CloakDungeonStormwind Stockade · Bazil Thredd
  • ChestPearly GownCraftedTailoring · skill 1102 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (2)
    • Violet Sorcerer's RobesDungeonCity of Dalaran · Arcanic Enigma
    • Elder's Padded ArmorWorld dropWorld drop, auction house
  • WristSpidertank OilragDungeonGnomeregan · Electrocutioner 60002 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (2)
    • Conjurer's BracersWorld dropWorld drop, auction house
    • Mindthrust BracersDungeonShadowfang Keep · Trash mobs
  • HandsPearly GlovesCraftedTailoring · skill 752 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (2)
    • Ephemeral GripsDungeonCity of Dalaran · Arcane Anomaly
    • Vital HandwrapsWorld dropWorld drop, auction house
  • WaistBelt of ArugalDungeonShadowfang Keep · Archmage Arugal2 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (3)
    • Warsong SashQuestWarsong SuppliesHorde only
    • Blightleaf RopeDungeonCity of Dalaran · Fel Ancient
    • Highlander's Cloth GirdlePvPSamuel Hawke, League of Arathor Supply Officer (The League of Arathor Honored)Alliance only
  • LegsPearly LeggingsCraftedTailoring · skill 1253 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (2)
    • Thistlefur PantsWorld dropWorld drop, auction house
    • Filigreed Pearly LeggingsCraftedTailoring · skill 100
  • FeetGolden SlippersCraftedTailoring · skill 1503 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (2)
  • FingerPhilanthropist's RingQuestGreater Friend of the Library3 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (4)
    • Ring of Forlorn SpiritsQuestThe Legend of StalvanAlliance only
    • Dark Horde BandDungeonStormwind Stockade · Targorr the Dread
    • Ring of Power RegulationDungeonExcavation Site: Wetlands · Relic Guardian
    • Advisor's RingPvPKelm Hargunth, Warsong Supply OfficerHorde only
  • FingerSnake HoopQuestWillix the Importer2 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (4)
    • Ring of Forlorn SpiritsQuestThe Legend of StalvanAlliance only
    • Dark Horde BandDungeonStormwind Stockade · Targorr the Dread
    • Ring of Power RegulationDungeonExcavation Site: Wetlands · Relic Guardian
    • Advisor's RingPvPKelm Hargunth, Warsong Supply OfficerHorde only
  • TrinketMinor RecombobulatorCraftedEngineering · skill 1401 of 4 listsLists disagree
    Options (6)
    • Dog WhistleDungeonScarlet Monastery: Library · Houndmaster Loksey
    • Talisman of ArathorPvPSamuel Hawke, League of Arathor Supply Officer (The League of Arathor Friendly)Alliance only
    • Defiler's TalismanPvPRutherford Twing, Defilers Supply Officer (The Defilers Friendly)Horde only
    • Lookie's SpyglassDungeonThe Deadmines · Cookie
    • Cursed Murloc EyeDungeonBlackfathom Deeps · Gelihast
    • Satchel of PotionsQuestChanging TastesHorde only
  • TrinketWorgenbane TalismanDungeonShadowfang Keep · Commander Springvale1 of 4 listsLists disagree
    Options (6)
    • Dog WhistleDungeonScarlet Monastery: Library · Houndmaster Loksey
    • Talisman of ArathorPvPSamuel Hawke, League of Arathor Supply Officer (The League of Arathor Friendly)Alliance only
    • Defiler's TalismanPvPRutherford Twing, Defilers Supply Officer (The Defilers Friendly)Horde only
    • Lookie's SpyglassDungeonThe Deadmines · Cookie
    • Cursed Murloc EyeDungeonBlackfathom Deeps · Gelihast
    • Satchel of PotionsQuestChanging TastesHorde only
  • Main handSwinetusk ShankDungeonRazorfen Kraul · Agathelos the Raging3 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (2)
    • Zealot BladeWorld dropWorld drop, auction house
    • Tendonscraper DaggerDungeonCity of Dalaran · Lyn the Ignored
  • Off handOrb of Mystic InsightCraftedEnchanting · skill 1402 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (3)
    • Raptor's GazeDungeonExcavation Site: Wetlands · Shadetooth
    • Arcane Infused RodQuestStarving ArcaneAlliance only
    • Elder's Amber StaveWorld dropWorld drop, auction house
  • Two-handGlimmering StaffCraftedEnchanting · skill 1402 of 3 listsMost lists agree
    Options (2)
    • Spine of the DevourerDungeonCity of Dalaran · Mana Devourer
    • Fallen Dragon's ScepterQuestStopping the CycleAlliance only
  • RangedNether Force WandClass questMage's Wand2 of 4 listsMost lists agree
    Options (2)
    • StarfallerWorld dropWorld drop, auction house
    • Necrotic WandDungeonScarlet Monastery · Azshir the Sleepless

Stat priority

  1. Hit
  2. Spell power
  3. Intellect
  4. Critical strike
  5. Spirit

Lists compared

Public level-30 lists, read on the dates below. Items checked in the WoW Forever item database.

FAQ

What is the best Arcane Mage gear at level 30 in WoW Forever?
The lists we compared agree most on Scorn's Icy Choker, Pearly Leggings and Golden Slippers. The full slot-by-slot list, with easier options, is on this page.
Where do I farm Arcane Mage gear at level 30?
Most picks drop in Scarlet Monastery (2), Shadowfang Keep (2) and Gnomeregan (1); 9 come from crafting.