MoP Classic Mage BiS gear Phase 1 — Fire, Arcane, Frost
Unlock your full potential as a Mage in Mists of Pandaria Classic with our BiS gear guide, designed to help you excel in DPS role in Phase 1.
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Are you ready to take on Mists of Pandaria Classic as a Mage? In this guide, we’ll walk you through the best-in-slot (BiS) list for every Mage specialization, so you can enter raids and dungeons fully prepared.
If you want to find more BiS lists for the rest of MoP Classic playable classes, be sure to check out this article here:
Fire Mage BiS gear in MoP Classic Phase 1
Fire Mage relies heavily on strong gear to perform well, making it less ideal as an early Phase 1 build. However, it’s still a fun and viable option if you enjoy the playstyle and are willing to invest in gearing it up.
Let’s dive into the Mage BiS gear in MoP Classic that will set you up for success as a powerful and efficient DPS.
Fire Mage Phase 1 Pre-raid BiS
Here is the BiS gear list for Fire Mage before stepping into raids in Phase 1 of Mists of Pandaria Classic.
| Slot | Gear | Source | Enchant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Lightweight Retinal Armor | Engineering (Pre-Raid) Crafting | |
| Neck | Pendant of Precise Timing | Saboteur Kip’tilak Gate of the Setting Sun | |
| Shoulder | Shoulders of Engulfing Winds | Raigonn Gate of the Setting Sun | Greater Crane Wing Inscription |
| Back | Cape of Entanglement | Liu Flameheart Temple of the Jade Serpent | Cloak – Superior Intellect |
| Chest | Spelltwister’s Grand Robe | Tailoring (Pre-Raid) Crafting | Chest – Glorious Stats |
| Wrists | Deadwalker Bracers | Rattlegore Scholomance | Bracer – Super Intellect |
| Hands | Spelltwister’s Gloves | Tailoring (Pre-Raid) Crafting | Gloves – Greater Haste |
| Waist | Girdle of Endemic Anger | Lorewalker Stonestep Temple of the Jade Serpent | |
| Legs | Leggings of Unleashed Anguish | Lilian Voss Scholomance | Greater Cerulean Spellthread |
| Feet | Scarlet Sandals | Armsmaster Harlan Scarlet Halls | Boots – Pandaren’s Step |
| Finger 1 | Alemental Seal | Yan-Zhu the Uncasked Stormstout Brewery | |
| Finger 2 | Signet of the Hidden Door | Thalnos the Soulrender Scarlet Monastery | |
| Trinket 1 | Relic of Yu’lon | Inscription Crafting | |
| Trinket 2 | Vision of the Predator | Striker Ga’dok Gate of the Setting Sun | |
| Weapon | Firescribe Dagger | Xin the Weaponmaster Mogu’shan Palace | Weapon – Jade Spirit |
| Off-hand | Inscribed Jade Fan | Inscription Crafting | Off-Hand – Major Intellect |
Fire Mage Phase 1 Raid BiS
And here is the BiS list for Fire Mage during Phase 1 raid content in Mists of Pandaria Classic.
| Slot | Gear | Source | Enchant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Hood of the Burning Scroll | Sha of Fear Terrace of Endless Springs (H) | |
| Neck | Amulet of Seven Curses | Feng the Accursed Mogu’shan Vaults (H) | |
| Shoulder | Mantle of the Burning Scroll | Lei Shi Terrace of Endless Springs (H) | Greater Crane Wing Inscription |
| Back | Cloak of Overwhelming Corruption | Protectors of the Endless Terrace of Endless Springs (H) | Cloak – Superior Intellect |
| Chest | Robes of the Burning Scroll | Grand Empress Shek’zeer Heart of Fear (H) | Chest – Glorious Stats |
| Wrists | Twisting Wind Bracers | Blade Lord Ta’yak Heart of Fear (H) | Bracer – Super Intellect |
| Hands | Gloves of the Burning Scroll | Wind Lord Mel’jarak Heart of Fear (H) | Gloves – Greater Haste |
| Waist | Belt of Malleable Amber | Amber-Shaper Un’sok Heart of Fear (H) | |
| Legs | Leggings of Shadow Infestation | Grand Empress Shek’zeer Heart of Fear (H) | Greater Cerulean Spellthread |
| Feet | Sandals of the Blackest Night | Tsulong Terrace of Endless Springs (H) | Boots – Pandaren’s Step |
| Finger 1 | Fragment of Fear Made Flesh | Imperial Vizier Zor’lok Heart of Fear (H) | |
| Finger 2 | Ring of Wretched Flames | Galeon World Boss | |
| Trinket 1 | Relic of Yu’lon | Inscription Crafting | |
| Trinket 2 | Light of the Cosmos | Elegon Mogu’shan Vaults (H) | |
| Weapon | Regail’s Crackling Dagger | Protectors of the Endless Terrace of Endless Springs (H) | Weapon – Jade Spirit |
| Off-hand | Tornado-Summoning Censer | Blade Lord Ta’yak Heart of Fear (H) | Off-Hand – Major Intellect |
Frost Mage BiS gear in MoP Classic Phase 1
Frost Mage is the top-performing Mage specialization for early Mists of Pandaria Classic, thanks to its consistent damage output and low stat requirements to be effective. It’s a reliable choice for both new and experienced players, especially during the pre-raid and early raid phases. We highly recommend playing Frost Mage throughout Phase , or at the very least, during the pre-raid gearing process.
Now, let’s dive into the BiS gear list for Frost Mage in Phase 1 to help you get started with the strongest setup possible.
Frost Mage Phase 1 Pre-raid BiS
Here is the BiS list for Frost Mage in MoP Classic Phase 1 Pre-raid content.
| Slot | Gear | Source | Enchant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Lightweight Retinal Armor | Engineering (Pre-Raid) Crafting | |
| Neck | Anarchist’s Pendant | Instructor Chillheart Scholomance | |
| Shoulder | Whisperwind Spaulders | Wing Leader Ner’onok Siege of Niuzao Temple | Greater Crane Wing Inscription |
| Back | Scorched Earth Cloak | Brother Korloff Scarlet Monastery | Cloak – Superior Intellect |
| Chest | Spelltwister’s Grand Robe | Tailoring (Pre-Raid) Crafting | Chest – Glorious Stats |
| Wrists | Bracers of Displaced Air | Ook-Ook Stormstout Brewery | Bracer – Super Intellect |
| Hands | Spelltwister’s Gloves | Tailoring (Pre-Raid) Crafting | Gloves – Greater Haste |
| Waist | Incineration Belt | Darkmaster Gandling Scholomance | |
| Legs | Leggings of the Frenzy | Commander Ri’mok Gate of the Setting Sun | Greater Cerulean Spellthread |
| Feet | Soulbinder Treads | Xin the Weaponmaster Mogu’shan Palace | Boots – Pandaren’s Step |
| Finger 1 | Ring of Malice | Taran Zhu Shado-Pan Monastery | |
| Finger 2 | Signet of the Hidden Door | Thalnos the Soulrender Scarlet Monastery | |
| Trinket 1 | Relic of Yu’lon | Inscription Crafting | |
| Trinket 2 | Vision of the Predator | Striker Ga’dok Gate of the Setting Sun | |
| Weapon | Necromantic Wand | Rattlegore Scholomance | Weapon – Jade Spirit |
| Off-hand | Inscribed Jade Fan | Inscription Crafting | Off-Hand – Major Intellect |
Frost Mage Phase 1 Raid BiS
Here is the BiS list for Frost Mage in MoP Classic Phase 1 raid content.
| Slot | Gear | Source | Enchant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Xaril’s Hood of Intoxicating Vapors | Garalon Heart of Fear (H) | |
| Neck | Worldwaker Cabochon | Will of the Emperor Mogu’shan Vaults (H) | |
| Shoulder | Mantle of the Burning Scroll | Lei Shi Terrace of Endless Springs (H) | Greater Crane Wing Inscription |
| Back | Cloak of Overwhelming Corruption | Protectors of the Endless Terrace of Endless Springs (H) | Cloak – Superior Intellect |
| Chest | Robes of the Burning Scroll | Grand Empress Shek’zeer Heart of Fear (H) | Chest – Glorious Stats |
| Wrists | Twisting Wind Bracers | Blade Lord Ta’yak Heart of Fear (H) | Bracer – Super Intellect |
| Hands | Gloves of the Burning Scroll | Wind Lord Mel’jarak Heart of Fear (H) | Gloves – Greater Haste |
| Waist | Belt of Malleable Amber | Amber-Shaper Un’sok Heart of Fear (H) | |
| Legs | Leggings of Shadow Infestation | Grand Empress Shek’zeer Heart of Fear (H) | Greater Cerulean Spellthread |
| Feet | Sandals of the Blackest Night | Tsulong Terrace of Endless Springs (H) | Boots – Pandaren’s Step |
| Finger 1 | Fragment of Fear Made Flesh | Imperial Vizier Zor’lok Heart of Fear (H) | |
| Finger 2 | Ring of Wretched Flames | Galeon World Boss | |
| Trinket 1 | Relic of Yu’lon | Inscription Crafting | |
| Trinket 2 | Light of the Cosmos | Elegon Mogu’shan Vaults (H) | |
| Weapon | Regail’s Crackling Dagger | Protectors of the Endless Terrace of Endless Springs (H) | Weapon – Jade Spirit |
| Off-hand | Tornado-Summoning Censer | Blade Lord Ta’yak Heart of Fear (H) | Off-Hand – Major Intellect |
Arcane Mage BiS gear in MoP Classic Phase 1
Arcane Mage has strong potential but relies heavily on high secondary stats and benefits most from static encounters. Because of this, it’s not the most optimal choice for early Phase 1 in Mists of Pandaria Classic. However, it remains an enjoyable and rewarding spec to play if you prefer its unique burst-focused playstyle.
Arcane Mage Phase 1 Pre-raid BiS
Here is the BiS list for Arcane Mage in MoP Classic Phase 1 Pre-raid.
| Slot | Gear | Source | Enchant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Lightweight Retinal Armor | Engineering (Pre-Raid) Crafting | |
| Neck | Anarchist’s Pendant | Instructor Chillheart Scholomance | |
| Shoulder | Whisperwind Spaulders | Wing Leader Ner’onok Siege of Niuzao Temple | Greater Crane Wing Inscription |
| Back | Scorched Earth Cloak | Brother Korloff Scarlet Monastery | Cloak – Superior Intellect |
| Chest | Spelltwister’s Grand Robe | Tailoring (Pre-Raid) Crafting | Chest – Glorious Stats |
| Wrists | Bracers of Displaced Air | Ook-Ook Stormstout Brewery | Bracer – Super Intellect |
| Hands | Spelltwister’s Gloves | Tailoring (Pre-Raid) Crafting | Gloves – Greater Haste |
| Waist | Incineration Belt | Darkmaster Gandling Scholomance | |
| Legs | Leggings of the Frenzy | Commander Ri’mok Gate of the Setting Sun | Greater Cerulean Spellthread |
| Feet | Scarlet Sandals | Xin the Weaponmaster Mogu’shan Palace | Boots – Pandaren’s Step |
| Finger 1 | Ring of Malice | Taran Zhu Shado-Pan Monastery | |
| Finger 2 | Eye of the Tornado | Master Snowdrift Shado-Pan Monastery | |
| Trinket 1 | Relic of Yu’lon | Inscription Crafting | |
| Trinket 2 | Vision of the Predator | Striker Ga’dok Gate of the Setting Sun | |
| Weapon | Necromantic Wand | Rattlegore Scholomance | Weapon – Jade Spirit |
| Off-hand | Inscribed Jade Fan | Inscription Crafting | Off-Hand – Major Intellect |
Arcane Mage Phase 1 Raid BiS
Here is the BiS list for Arcane Mage in MoP Classic Phase 1 in raids.
| Slot | Gear | Source | Enchant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Sha-Skin Hood | Sha of Fear Terrace of Endless Springs (H) | |
| Neck | Amulet of Seven Curses | Will of the Emperor Mogu’shan Vaults (H) | |
| Shoulder | Mantle of the Burning Scroll | Lei Shi Terrace of Endless Springs (H) | Greater Crane Wing Inscription |
| Back | Cloak of Overwhelming Corruption | Protectors of the Endless Terrace of Endless Springs (H) | Cloak – Superior Intellect |
| Chest | Robes of the Unknown Fear | Lei Shi Terrace of Endless Springs (H) | Chest – Glorious Stats |
| Wrists | Attenuating Bracers | Blade Lord Ta’yak Heart of Fear (H) | Bracer – Super Intellect |
| Hands | Gloves of the Burning Scroll | Wind Lord Mel’jarak Heart of Fear (H) | Gloves – Greater Haste |
| Waist | Belt of Malleable Amber | Amber-Shaper Un’sok Heart of Fear (H) | |
| Legs | Leggings of the Burning Scroll | Amber-Shaper Un’sok Heart of Fear (H) | Greater Cerulean Spellthread |
| Feet | Sandals of the Unbidden | Garalon Heart of Fear (H) | Boots – Pandaren’s Step |
| Finger 1 | Fragment of Fear Made Flesh | Imperial Vizier Zor’lok Heart of Fear (H) | |
| Finger 2 | Ring of Wretched Flames | Galeon World Boss | |
| Trinket 1 | Relic of Yu’lon | Inscription Crafting | |
| Trinket 2 | Light of the Cosmos | Elegon Mogu’shan Vaults (H) | |
| Weapon | Regail’s Crackling Dagger | Protectors of the Endless Terrace of Endless Springs (H) | Weapon – Jade Spirit |
| Off-hand | Tornado-Summoning Censer | Blade Lord Ta’yak Heart of Fear (H) | Off-Hand – Major Intellect |
That wraps up everything you need to know about playing a Mage in Phase 1 of Mists of Pandaria Classic. Have any tips or questions? Drop them in the comments below!
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