Frost Mage Best in Slot — TBC, Phase 5 — Sunwell Plateau
Phase 5 (Sunwell Plateau) Best in Slot from the Icy Veins TBC Classic Frost Mage Dps gear guide — sourced from the original 2007-2008 Burning Crusade release (drafted ahead of the TBC Anniversary realm reaching this content, same approach as p3/p4). 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 | Dark Conjuror's CollarKil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Neck | Amulet of Unfettered MagicsEredar Twins — Sunwell Plateau |
| Shoulders | Amice of the ConvokerEredar Twins — Sunwell Plateau |
| Back | Tattered Cape of AntonidasKil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Chest | Fel Conquerer RaimentsM'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| Wrists | Bracers of the TempestKalecgos — Sunwell Plateau |
| Hands | Handguards of Defiled WorldsKil'jaeden — Sunwell Plateau |
| Waist | Belt of the TempestBrutallus — Sunwell Plateau |
| Legs | Leggings of the TempestThe Illidari Council — Black Temple |
| Feet | Boots of the TempestFelmyst — Sunwell Plateau |
| Rings | Loop of Forged PowerJewelcrafting From the Zul'Aman timed run chests — Zul'Aman M'uru — Sunwell Plateau 2ndMana Attuned BandJewelcrafting From the Zul'Aman timed run chests — Zul'Aman M'uru — Sunwell Plateau 3rdRing of OmnipotenceJewelcrafting From the Zul'Aman timed run chests — Zul'Aman M'uru — Sunwell Plateau |
| Best Trinkets | Shifting Naaru SliverM'uru — Sunwell Plateau Illidan Stormrage — Black Temple |
| Weapons | SunflareKil'jaeden + Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau 3rdGrand Magister's Staff of TorrentsKil'jaeden + Brutallus — Sunwell Plateau Felmyst — Sunwell Plateau |
| Wand | Wand of the DemonsoulTrash mobs — Sunwell Plateau |
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 |