Arcane Mage Best in Slot — Classic, Phase 5 — Ahn'Qiraj
Phase 5 (Ahn'Qiraj, both Ruins/AQ20 and Temple/AQ40). 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 | Mish'undare, Circlet of the Mind FlayerNefarian in Blackwing Lair The Twin Emperors in AQ40 |
| Neck | Amulet of Vek'nilashThe Twin Emperors in AQ40 Ragnaros in Molten Core |
| Shoulders | Champion's Silk MantleBought from the PvP Vendor at Rank 10 Razorgore the Untamed in Blackwing Lair Viscidus or Princess Huhuran 2ndMantle of the Blackwing CabalBought from the PvP Vendor at Rank 10 Razorgore the Untamed in Blackwing Lair Viscidus or Princess Huhuran 3rdEnigma ShoulderpadsBought from the PvP Vendor at Rank 10 Razorgore the Untamed in Blackwing Lair Viscidus or Princess Huhuran |
| Back | Cloak of the DevouredC'Thun in AQ40 Hakkar in Zul'Gurub |
| Chest | Enigma RobesC'Thun in AQ40 Tailoring |
| Wrists | Rockfury BracersStalwart's Battlegear quest in Silithus Broodlord Lashlayer in Blackwing Lair 2ndBracers of Arcane AccuracyStalwart's Battlegear quest in Silithus Broodlord Lashlayer in Blackwing Lair |
| Gloves | Dark Storm GauntletsC'Thun in AQ40 Drake bosses in Blackwing Lair Bought from the PvP Vendor at Rank 7 2ndNetherwind GlovesC'Thun in AQ40 Drake bosses in Blackwing Lair Bought from the PvP Vendor at Rank 7 3rdBlood Guard's Silk HandwrapsC'Thun in AQ40 Drake bosses in Blackwing Lair Bought from the PvP Vendor at Rank 7 |
| Belt | Eyestalk Waist CordC'Thun in AQ40 Various Bosses in Molten Core |
| Legs | Leggings of the Black BlizzardOssirian the Unscarred in AQ20 Battleguard Sartura in AQ40 |
| Feet | Blood Guard's Silk WalkersBought from the PvP Vendor at Rank 7 Viscidus or Princess Huhuran in AQ40 The Twin Emperors in AQ40 2ndEnigma BootsBought from the PvP Vendor at Rank 7 Viscidus or Princess Huhuran in AQ40 The Twin Emperors in AQ40 3rdBoots of EpiphanyBought from the PvP Vendor at Rank 7 Viscidus or Princess Huhuran in AQ40 The Twin Emperors in AQ40 |
| Ring 1 | Ring of the Fallen GodC'Thun in AQ40 Temple of Ahn'Qiraj Trash Guide |
| Ring 2 | Ritssyn's Ring of ChaosC'Thun in AQ40 Temple of Ahn'Qiraj Trash Guide |
| Trinket 1 | Mind Quickening GemVaelastrasz in Blackwing Lair Nefarian in Blackwing Lair |
| Trinket 2 | Neltharion's TearVaelastrasz in Blackwing Lair Nefarian in Blackwing Lair |
| Two-Hand | Staff of the Shadow FlameNefarian in Blackwing Lair Tokens dropped by most bosses ( Temple of Ahn'Qiraj Loot Guide ) 2ndBlessed Qiraji Acolyte StaffNefarian in Blackwing Lair Tokens dropped by most bosses ( Temple of Ahn'Qiraj Loot Guide ) |
| One-Hand | High Warlord's SpellbladeBought from the PvP Vendor at Rank 14 Viscidus in AQ40 |
| Off-hand | Royal Scepter of Vek'lorThe Twin Emperors in AQ40 Alterac Valley Exalted Jin'do the Hexxer in Zul'Gurub 2ndTome of Fiery ArcanaThe Twin Emperors in AQ40 Alterac Valley Exalted Jin'do the Hexxer in Zul'Gurub 3rdJin'do's Bag of WhammiesThe Twin Emperors in AQ40 Alterac Valley Exalted Jin'do the Hexxer in Zul'Gurub |
| Ranged | Wand of Qiraji NobilitySilithid Royalty in AQ40 Hakkar in Zul'Gurub |
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) |