Frost Mage Best in Slot — TBC, Phase 4 — Zul'Aman
Phase 4 (Zul'Aman) Best in Slot from the Icy Veins TBC Classic Frost Mage Dps gear guide — sourced from the original 2007-2008 Burning Crusade release (both raid tiers are already fully documented regardless of the TBC Anniversary realm's current progress). Enchants show the top-ranked pick per slot; the guide page lists further ranked alternatives. Gems are the general class/role recommendation from the guide's gemming section.
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Best in Slot by gear slot
| Slot | Item & alternatives |
|---|---|
| Helm | Cowl of the Illidari High LordIllidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Neck | Brooch of Nature's MercyAkil'zon — Zul'Aman Reliquary of Souls — Black Temple Kael'thas Sunstrider — Tempest Keep PvP 2ndTranslucent Spellthread NecklaceAkil'zon — Zul'Aman Reliquary of Souls — Black Temple Kael'thas Sunstrider — Tempest Keep PvP 3rdThe Sun King's TalismanAkil'zon — Zul'Aman Reliquary of Souls — Black Temple Kael'thas Sunstrider — Tempest Keep PvP 4rdVindicator's Pendant of SubjugationAkil'zon — Zul'Aman Reliquary of Souls — Black Temple Kael'thas Sunstrider — Tempest Keep PvP |
| Shoulders | Mantle of the TempestMother Shahraz — Black Temple |
| Back | Shroud of the HighborneIllidan Stormrage — Black Temple From the Zul'Aman timed run chests — Zul'Aman The Illidari Council — Black Temple 2ndShadowcaster's DrapeIllidan Stormrage — Black Temple From the Zul'Aman timed run chests — Zul'Aman The Illidari Council — Black Temple 3rdCloak of the Illidari CouncilIllidan Stormrage — Black Temple From the Zul'Aman timed run chests — Zul'Aman The Illidari Council — Black Temple |
| Chest | Robes of the TempestIllidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Wrists | Bracers of Nimble ThoughtTailoring |
| Hands | Gloves of the TempestAzgalor — Hyjal Summit |
| Waist | Belt of BlastingTailoring Anetheron — Hyjal Summit |
| Legs | Leggings of the TempestThe Illidari Council — Black Temple |
| Feet | Slippers of the SeacallerHigh Warlord Naj'entus — Black Temple |
| Rings | Mana Attuned BandFrom the Zul'Aman timed run chests — Zul'Aman Various trash mobs — Black Temple Soridormi in the Caverns of Time — The Scale of the Sands Exalted 2ndRing of Ancient KnowledgeFrom the Zul'Aman timed run chests — Zul'Aman Various trash mobs — Black Temple Soridormi in the Caverns of Time — The Scale of the Sands Exalted 3rdBand of the Eternal SageFrom the Zul'Aman timed run chests — Zul'Aman Various trash mobs — Black Temple Soridormi in the Caverns of Time — The Scale of the Sands Exalted |
| Trinkets | The Skull of Gul'danIllidan Stormrage — Black Temple Hex Lord Malacrass — Zul'Aman Quagmirran in Heroic The Slave Pens Morogrim Tidewalker — Serpentshrine Cavern G'eras in Shattrath — 41 Badge of Justice Coren Direbrew — Blackrock Depths during the Brewfest Event 2ndHex Shrunken HeadIllidan Stormrage — Black Temple Hex Lord Malacrass — Zul'Aman Quagmirran in Heroic The Slave Pens Morogrim Tidewalker — Serpentshrine Cavern G'eras in Shattrath — 41 Badge of Justice Coren Direbrew — Blackrock Depths during the Brewfest Event 3rdQuagmirran's EyeIllidan Stormrage — Black Temple Hex Lord Malacrass — Zul'Aman Quagmirran in Heroic The Slave Pens Morogrim Tidewalker — Serpentshrine Cavern G'eras in Shattrath — 41 Badge of Justice Coren Direbrew — Blackrock Depths during the Brewfest Event 4rdSerpent-Coil BraidIllidan Stormrage — Black Temple Hex Lord Malacrass — Zul'Aman Quagmirran in Heroic The Slave Pens Morogrim Tidewalker — Serpentshrine Cavern G'eras in Shattrath — 41 Badge of Justice Coren Direbrew — Blackrock Depths during the Brewfest Event 5rdIcon of the Silver CrescentIllidan Stormrage — Black Temple Hex Lord Malacrass — Zul'Aman Quagmirran in Heroic The Slave Pens Morogrim Tidewalker — Serpentshrine Cavern G'eras in Shattrath — 41 Badge of Justice Coren Direbrew — Blackrock Depths during the Brewfest Event 6rdDark Iron Smoking PipeIllidan Stormrage — Black Temple Hex Lord Malacrass — Zul'Aman Quagmirran in Heroic The Slave Pens Morogrim Tidewalker — Serpentshrine Cavern G'eras in Shattrath — 41 Badge of Justice Coren Direbrew — Blackrock Depths during the Brewfest Event |
| Weapons | Zhar'doom, Greatstaff of the DevourerIllidan Stormrage — Black Temple Archimonde + Rage Winterchill — Hyjal Summit 3rdChronicle of Dark SecretsIllidan Stormrage — Black Temple Archimonde + Rage Winterchill — Hyjal Summit |
| Wand | Wand of the Forgotten StarHigh Astromancer Solarian — Tempest Keep |
Enchants
| Slot | Enchant |
|---|---|
| Head | Glyph of Power ( The Sha'tar Revered)Icy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Shoulders | Greater Inscription of Discipline ( Aldor Exalted) Greater Inscription of the Orb ( Scryers Exalted)Icy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Back | Enchant Cloak - SubtletyIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Chest | Enchant Chest - Exceptional StatsIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Wrists | Enchant Bracer - SpellpowerIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Gloves | Enchant Gloves - Major SpellpowerIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Legs | Runic SpellthreadIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Feet | Enchant Boots - Boar's SpeedIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Weapon | Enchant Weapon - Soulfrost Enchant Weapon - Major Spellpower (cheaper)Icy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
Gems
| Socket | Gem |
|---|---|
| Meta | Chaotic Skyfire Diamond (+15 crit rating, +3% crit damage) — needs two blue/purple/green gems |
| Red | Runed Crimson Spinel (+8 spell damage, Tier 6) — Runed Living Ruby before Tier 6 |
| Yellow | Potent Pyrestone (+4 spell damage / +4 crit, Tier 6) — or Veiled Pyrestone if short on hit |
| Blue | any blue/green gem sufficient to activate the meta (e.g. a Spirit/Mp5 hybrid) — minimize blue sockets otherwise |