WoW SoD Phase 8 Mage BiS gear — DPS and Healer
Discover the best-in-slot gear for both Fire and Frost DPS Mages and Arcane Healer Mage during WoW SoD Phase 8. In this guide, you’ll learn how to pick the BiS gear for the Scarlet Enclave raid.
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Key takeaways:
- Mages can play as Fire or Frost DPS, or as Arcane Healers.
- All specs benefit from Tier 4 and Scarlet Enclave gear, though some BiS items still come from earlier Phases.
- Check our BiS lists for all three specs, complete with enchants and item sources.
Phase 8 of Season of Discovery is here, bringing with it the Scarlet Enclave raid and plenty of exciting new loot! In this guide, we’ve compiled the Mage BiS list for all specs: Fire DPS, Frost DPS, and Arcane Heal. By targeting these items, you’ll be well-equipped to become one of the top Mages on your server.
Keep in mind that you’ll still need several items from previous phases. For example, Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian from Naxx remains the absolute best-in-slot weapon for every Mage spec. However, if you haven’t obtained Atiesh yet, we’ve included a strong alternative weapon from the Scarlet Enclave raid that will serve you well.
BiS lists for all classes in Phase 8
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SoD 8 Mage DPS BiS gear
Mage has two top-tier DPS specs in Season of Discovery Phase 8: Fire and Frost. Both specs deliver Tier-1 DPS, but their gear requirements differ slightly. Here are the detailed BiS gear lists for each spec.
Fire Mage SoD BiS list
| Slot | Item | Source | Enchant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Fireleaf Circlet | Scarlet Enclave | Presence of Sight |
| Neck | Vial of Pus | Scarlet Enclave | — |
| Shoulders | Enigma Shoulderpads | Andorgos in Ahn’Qiraj | Soul of the Torcher |
| Back | Cloak of the Necropolis | Naxx | Enchant Cloak – Subtlety |
| Chest | Fireleaf Robe | Scarlet Enclave | Glowing Chitin Armor Kit |
| Hands | Fireleaf Gloves | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Gloves – Fire Power |
| Wrist | Fireleaf Bindings | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Bracer – Greater Spellpower |
| Waist | Fireleaf Belt | Scarlet Enclave | — |
| Legs | Enigma Leggings | Kandrostrasz in Ahn’Qiraj | Presence of Sight |
| Feet | Fireleaf Sandals | Scarlet Enclave | Glowing Chitin Armor Kit |
| Ring 1 | Frostfire Ring | Naxx | — |
| Ring 2 | Barthalomew’s Promise | Scarlet Enclave | — |
| Trinket 1 | Infusion of Souls | Scarlet Enclave | — |
| Trinket 2 | Mind Quickening Gem | Blackwing Lair | — |
| Wand | Conundrum | Scarlet Enclave | — |
| Weapon | Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian / Mirage, Rod of Illusion | Naxx / Scarlet Enclave | Enchant 2H Weapon – Grand Arcanist |
Frost Mage Sod BiS list
| Slot | Item | Source | Enchant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Fireleaf Circlet | Scarlet Enclave | Presence of Sight |
| Neck | Jewel of Kajaro | Zul’Gurub | — |
| Shoulders | Doan’s Mantle | Scarlet Enclave | Soul of the Magical Armorer |
| Back | Cloak of the Necropolis | Naxx | Enchant Cloak – Subtlety |
| Chest | Fireleaf Robe | Scarlet Enclave | Glowing Chitin Armor Kit |
| Hands | Fireleaf Gloves | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Gloves – Frost Power |
| Wrist | Fireleaf Bindings | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Bracer – Greater Spellpower |
| Waist | Fireleaf Belt | Scarlet Enclave | — |
| Legs | Kilt of the Scarlet Arcanist | Scarlet Enclave | Presence of Sight |
| Feet | Fireleaf Sandals | Scarlet Enclave | Glowing Chitin Armor Kit |
| Ring 1 | Frostfire Ring | Naxx | — |
| Ring 2 | Barthalomew’s Promise | Champion’s Battlegear in Silithus | — |
| Trinket 1 | Infusion of Souls | Scarlet Enclave | — |
| Trinket 2 | The Restrained Essence of Sapphiron | Naxx | — |
| Wand | Conundrum | Scarlet Enclave | — |
| Weapon | Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian / Mirage, Rod of Illusion | Naxx / Scarlet Enclave | Enchant 2H Weapon – Grand Arcanist |
SoD Phase 8 Mage Healer BiS list
It may surprise players unfamiliar with Season of Discovery, but Mages can actually heal, and they’re quite effective at it! This unique Arcane healing spec, however, requires a specialized set of gear that often differs significantly from the standard DPS BiS lists. Here’s the optimal gear selection you’ll need to excel as an Arcane Healer in Phase 8.
Healer Arcane Mage SoD BiS list
| Slot | Item | Source | Enchant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Fireleaf Hood | Scarlet Enclave | Presence of Sight |
| Neck | Vial of Pus | Scarlet Enclave | — |
| Shoulders | Fireleaf Mantle | Scarlet Enclave | Soul of the Eternal Caretaker |
| Back | Cloak of the Necropolis | Naxx | Enchant Cloak – Subtlety |
| Chest | Fireleaf Garb | Scarlet Enclave | Glowing Chitin Armor Kit |
| Hands | Fireleaf Mitts | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Gloves – Arcane Power |
| Wrist | Netherwind Wraps | Blackwing Lair | Enchant Bracer – Greater Spellpower |
| Waist | Fireleaf Waistguard | Scarlet Enclave | — |
| Legs | Fireleaf Pants | Scarlet Enclave | Presence of Sight |
| Feet | Netherwind Slippers | Blackwing Lair | Glowing Chitin Armor Kit |
| Ring 1 | Frostfire Band | Naxx | — |
| Ring 2 | Barthalomew’s Promise | Champion’s Battlegear in Silithus | — |
| Trinket 1 | Ashes of Arrogance | Scarlet Enclave | — |
| Trinket 2 | Mind Quickening Gem | Blackwing Lair | — |
| Wand | Conundrum | Scarlet Enclave | — |
| Weapon | Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian / Mirage, Rod of Illusion | Naxx / Scarlet Enclave | Enchant 2H Weapon – Grand Arcanist |
Conclusion
Mage stands out as one of the strongest classes in Phase 8 of Season of Discovery. With the flexibility to build into any of the three specs and take on both DPS and healing roles, Mages are incredibly versatile. The new gear from the Scarlet Enclave raid makes them even more powerful, helping you climb to the top of the Recount charts: whether you’re dishing out damage or healing your group.
If you’re looking for guidance on tackling the Phase 8 raid, be sure to check out our full Scarlet Enclave raid boss guide.
If your Mage isn’t quite ready for the Scarlet Enclave raid and hasn’t reached level 60 yet, our WoW Classic powerleveling service can help you get there faster.
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