Arcane Mage Best in Slot — Classic, Phase 2 — Dire Maul
Icy Veins' own "Phase 2" table — a refined/current-patch version of the Molten Core & Onyxia's Lair list (adding PvP and world boss items). It does not correspond to a distinct "Dire Maul" list on the source; used here as the closest available approximation for our Phase 2 (Dire Maul) slot. No dedicated Dire Maul BiS table was found on Icy Veins for standard Classic Era. Best in Slot from the Icy Veins WoW Classic Era Mage Dps gear guide. Rings/Trinkets: the source lists 2-4 ranked options in one row (you equip two) — split here into two named slots, top pick in slot 1; combined source text kept for both. Classic Era predates gem sockets entirely (introduced in Cataclysm) — no gems section applies.
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Best in Slot by gear slot
| Slot | Item & alternatives |
|---|---|
| Helm | Arcanist CrownGarr in Molten Core Onyxia in Onyxia's Lair |
| Neck | Choker of the Fire LordRagnaros in Molten Core |
| Shoulders | Champion's Silk MantleBought from the PvP Vendor at Rank 10 Warder Stilgiss in Blackrock Depths Baron Geddon in Molten Core 2ndBoreal MantleBought from the PvP Vendor at Rank 10 Warder Stilgiss in Blackrock Depths Baron Geddon in Molten Core 3rdArcanist MantleBought from the PvP Vendor at Rank 10 Warder Stilgiss in Blackrock Depths Baron Geddon in Molten Core |
| Back | Archivist CapeArchivist Galford in Stratholme living side Onyxia in Onyxia's Lair |
| Chest | Robe of the ArchmageTailoring ( Firebrand Pyromancer in Lower Blackrock Spire for pattern) Flamewalker Bosses in Molten Core 2ndRobe of Volatile PowerTailoring ( Firebrand Pyromancer in Lower Blackrock Spire for pattern) Flamewalker Bosses in Molten Core |
| Wrists | Arcanist BindingsMolten Core drop BoE |
| Gloves | Arcanist GlovesShazzrah in Molten Core Quartermaster Zigris in Lower Blackrock Spire |
| Belt | Mana Igniting CordVarious Bosses in Molten Core |
| Legs | Netherwind PantsRagnaros in Molten Core |
| Feet | Blood Guard's Silk WalkersBought from the PvP Vendor at Rank 7 Lucifron in Molten Core |
| Ring 1 | Ring of Spell PowerFlamewalker Bosses in Molten Core |
| Ring 2 | Ring of Spell PowerFlamewalker Bosses in Molten Core |
| Trinket 1 | Talisman of Ephemeral PowerVarious Bosses in Molten Core Jed Runewatcher in Upper Blackrock Spire General Drakkisath's Demise (Alliance) / For The Horde! quests in Upper Blackrock Spire |
| Trinket 2 | Briarwood ReedVarious Bosses in Molten Core Jed Runewatcher in Upper Blackrock Spire General Drakkisath's Demise (Alliance) / For The Horde! quests in Upper Blackrock Spire 2ndEye of the BeastVarious Bosses in Molten Core Jed Runewatcher in Upper Blackrock Spire General Drakkisath's Demise (Alliance) / For The Horde! quests in Upper Blackrock Spire |
| Two-Hand | Staff of DominanceGolemagg the Incinerator in Molten Core |
| One-Hand | Azuresong MagebladeGolemagg the Incinerator in Molten Core |
| Off-hand | Tome of the Ice LordAlterac Valley Exalted Green Dragon mini-bosses in Sunken Temple It's Dangerous to Go Alone quest in Un'Goro Crater 2ndDrakestoneAlterac Valley Exalted Green Dragon mini-bosses in Sunken Temple It's Dangerous to Go Alone quest in Un'Goro Crater 3rdSpirit of AquementasAlterac Valley Exalted Green Dragon mini-bosses in Sunken Temple It's Dangerous to Go Alone quest in Un'Goro Crater |
| Ranged | Cold SnapAzuregos World Boss World drop BoE Hero of the Frostwolf / Hero of the Stormpike in Alterac Valley 2ndWand of Biting ColdAzuregos World Boss World drop BoE Hero of the Frostwolf / Hero of the Stormpike in Alterac Valley |
Enchants
| Slot | Enchant |
|---|---|
| Head | Presence of Sight — available once of Friendly reputation with the Zandalar TribeIcy Veins Classic enchant guide (further ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Shoulders | Power of the Scourge — from Sapphiron in Naxxramas Zandalar Signet of Mojo — available once of Exalted reputation with the Zandalar TribeIcy Veins Classic enchant guide (further ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Back | Enchant Cloak - Greater Nature ResistanceIcy Veins Classic enchant guide (further ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Chest | Enchant Chest - Greater StatsIcy Veins Classic enchant guide (further ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Wrists | Enchant Bracer - Greater IntellectIcy Veins Classic enchant guide (further ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Hands | Enchant Gloves - Fire PowerIcy Veins Classic enchant guide (further ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Legs | Presence of Sight — available once of Friendly reputation with the Zandalar TribeIcy Veins Classic enchant guide (further ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Feet | Enchant Boots - Minor SpeedIcy Veins Classic enchant guide (further ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Weapon | Enchant Weapon - Spell PowerIcy Veins Classic enchant guide (further ranked alternatives on the guide page) |