World of Warcraft: Forever launches on November 4, 2026. Raids unlock on December 9, 2026.

All classes

Mage: best in slot at level 30

Arcane · Fire · Frost

The best gear a level 30 Mage can wear in Forever, for every spec, with two alternatives for each slot and where to get every piece: the boss, the quest and who gives it, the rare, the vendor or the profession.

How the lists are made: only gear a Mage can wear at level 30, and only pieces we can say where to find. Each piece is scored by the spec's stat priority. Stats come from the game's own data, so the lists change as the beta does. Places marked "in Classic" come from Classic's data, and Forever may have moved them.

Arcane

Stat priority: Hit > Spell power > Intellect > Critical strike > Spirit

Use a two-hander, or a main hand and an off hand: whichever adds up to more for you.

  1. Head
    Filigreed Pearly CircletLv 25 · Crafted: Tailoring, only the crafter can wear it
    Embalmed ShroudLv 30 · Fallen Champion · Scarlet Monastery
    Enchanter's CowlLv 28 · Crafted: Tailoring
  2. Neck
    Scorn's Icy ChokerLv 30 · Trash & rare drops · Scarlet Monastery
    Kaleidoscope ChainLv 30 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
    Crystal Starfire MedallionLv 26 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
  3. Shoulder
    Bloodmage MantleLv 30 · Bloodmage Thalnos · Scarlet Monastery
    Berylline PadsQuest: A Vengeful Fate (Horde) · from Auld Stonespire, Thunder Bluff · for Razorfen KraulQuest: The Crone of the Kraul (Alliance) · from Falfindel Waywarder, Feralas · for Razorfen Kraul · end of a chain
    Death Speaker MantleLv 27 · Death Speaker Jargba · Razorfen Kraul
  4. Back
    Repairman's CapeQuest: Data Rescue (Alliance) · from Master Mechanic Castpipe, Ironforge · for Gnomeregan
    Azure Silk CloakLv 30 · Crafted: Tailoring
    Prelacy CapeQuest: Researching the Corruption (Alliance) · from Gershala Nightwhisper, Darkshore · for Blackfathom Deeps · end of a chain
  5. Chest
    Pearly GownLv 22 · Crafted: Tailoring, only the crafter can wear it
    Beguiler RobesLv 29 · Elite: Scarlet Sentry · Tirisfal Glades · in ClassicElite: Scarlet Augur · Tirisfal Glades · in ClassicElite: Scarlet Disciple · Tirisfal Glades · in Classic
    Green Silk ArmorLv 28 · Crafted: Tailoring
  6. Wrist
    Spidertank OilragLv 29 · Electrocutioner 6000 · Gnomeregan
    Glowing Magical BraceletsLv 26 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
    Nightsky WristbandsLv 28 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
  7. Hands
    Town Clerk's MittensQuest: Crime and Punishment (Alliance) · from Councilman Millstipe, Duskwood
    Shilly MittsQuest: Gyrodrillmatic Excavationators (Alliance) · from Shoni the Shilent, Stormwind City · for Gnomeregan
    Pearly GlovesLv 15 · Crafted: Tailoring, only the crafter can wear it
  8. Waist
    Belt of ArugalLv 23 · Archmage Arugal · Shadowfang Keep
    Crimson Silk BeltLv 30 · Crafted: Tailoring
    Pearly SashLv 17 · Crafted: Tailoring, only the crafter can wear it
  9. Legs
    Pearly LeggingsLv 25 · Crafted: Tailoring, only the crafter can wear it
    Abomination Skin LeggingsLv 20 · Trash & rare drops · Shadowfang Keep
    Filigreed Pearly LeggingsLv 20 · Crafted: Tailoring, only the crafter can wear it
  10. Feet
    Golden SlippersLv 30 · Crafted: Tailoring, only the crafter can wear it
    Gilded SlippersLv 30 · Crafted: Tailoring, only the crafter can wear it
    Fiery SlippersLv 30 · Crafted: Tailoring, only the crafter can wear it
  11. Finger
    Dark Horde BandLv 21 · Targorr the Dread · The Stockade
    Snake HoopQuest: Willix the Importer · from Willix the Importer, inside Razorfen Kraul
    Electrocutioner LagnutLv 29 · Electrocutioner 6000 · Gnomeregan
    Black Widow BandLv 21 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
  12. Trinket
    Lookie's SpyglassLv 18 · Cookie · The Deadmines
  13. Two-Hand
    HydrocaneLv 27 · Viscous Fallout · Gnomeregan
    Rod of the SleepwalkerLv 24 · Twilight Lord Kelris · Blackfathom Deeps
    Kam's Walking StickLv 24 · Kam Deepfury · The Stockade
  14. Main Hand
    Swinetusk ShankLv 30 · Agathelos the Raging · Razorfen Kraul
    Debt CollectorLv 26 · Bazil Thredd · The Stockade
    Evocator's BladeLv 20 · Trash & rare drops · Blackfathom Deeps
  15. Off Hand
    Witch's FingerQuest: Baron Aquanis (Horde) · Ashenvale · in Classic
    Rod of Molten FireLv 30 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
    Antipodean RodLv 17 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
  16. Ranged
    StarfallerLv 29 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
    Necrotic WandLv 30 · Azshir the Sleepless · Scarlet Monastery
    ThunderwoodLv 22 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest

Fire

Stat priority: Hit > Fire damage > Spell power > Critical strike > Intellect

Use a two-hander, or a main hand and an off hand: whichever adds up to more for you.

  1. Head
    Filigreed Flame CircletLv 25 · Crafted: Tailoring, only the crafter can wear it
    Flame CircletLv 20 · Crafted: Tailoring, only the crafter can wear it
    Embalmed ShroudLv 30 · Fallen Champion · Scarlet Monastery
  2. Neck
    Scorn's Icy ChokerLv 30 · Trash & rare drops · Scarlet Monastery
    Kaleidoscope ChainLv 30 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
    Crystal Starfire MedallionLv 26 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
  3. Shoulder
    Bloodmage MantleLv 30 · Bloodmage Thalnos · Scarlet Monastery
    Berylline PadsQuest: A Vengeful Fate (Horde) · from Auld Stonespire, Thunder Bluff · for Razorfen KraulQuest: The Crone of the Kraul (Alliance) · from Falfindel Waywarder, Feralas · for Razorfen Kraul · end of a chain
    Death Speaker MantleLv 27 · Death Speaker Jargba · Razorfen Kraul
  4. Back
    Repairman's CapeQuest: Data Rescue (Alliance) · from Master Mechanic Castpipe, Ironforge · for Gnomeregan
    Prelacy CapeQuest: Researching the Corruption (Alliance) · from Gershala Nightwhisper, Darkshore · for Blackfathom Deeps · end of a chain
    Hillman's CloakLv 25 · Crafted: Leatherworking
  5. Chest
    Flame GownLv 22 · Crafted: Tailoring, only the crafter can wear it
    Beguiler RobesLv 29 · Elite: Scarlet Sentry · Tirisfal Glades · in ClassicElite: Scarlet Augur · Tirisfal Glades · in ClassicElite: Scarlet Disciple · Tirisfal Glades · in Classic
    Green Silk ArmorLv 28 · Crafted: Tailoring
  6. Wrist
    Spidertank OilragLv 29 · Electrocutioner 6000 · Gnomeregan
    Glowing Magical BraceletsLv 26 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
    Nightsky WristbandsLv 28 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
  7. Hands
    Town Clerk's MittensQuest: Crime and Punishment (Alliance) · from Councilman Millstipe, Duskwood
    Flame GlovesLv 15 · Crafted: Tailoring, only the crafter can wear it
    Phoenix GlovesLv 20 · Crafted: Tailoring
  8. Waist
    Belt of ArugalLv 23 · Archmage Arugal · Shadowfang Keep
    Flame SashLv 17 · Crafted: Tailoring, only the crafter can wear it
    Crimson Silk BeltLv 30 · Crafted: Tailoring
  9. Legs
    Flame LeggingsLv 25 · Crafted: Tailoring, only the crafter can wear it
    Filigreed Flame LeggingsLv 20 · Crafted: Tailoring, only the crafter can wear it
    Abomination Skin LeggingsLv 20 · Trash & rare drops · Shadowfang Keep
  10. Feet
    Fiery SlippersLv 30 · Crafted: Tailoring, only the crafter can wear it
    Gilded SlippersLv 30 · Crafted: Tailoring, only the crafter can wear it
    Spidersilk BootsLv 20 · Crafted: Tailoring
  11. Finger
    Dark Horde BandLv 21 · Targorr the Dread · The Stockade
    Electrocutioner LagnutLv 29 · Electrocutioner 6000 · Gnomeregan
    Snake HoopQuest: Willix the Importer · from Willix the Importer, inside Razorfen Kraul
    Black Widow BandLv 21 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
  12. Trinket
    Lookie's SpyglassLv 18 · Cookie · The Deadmines
  13. Two-Hand
    HydrocaneLv 27 · Viscous Fallout · Gnomeregan
    Rod of the SleepwalkerLv 24 · Twilight Lord Kelris · Blackfathom Deeps
    Kam's Walking StickLv 24 · Kam Deepfury · The Stockade
  14. Main Hand
    Swinetusk ShankLv 30 · Agathelos the Raging · Razorfen Kraul
    Debt CollectorLv 26 · Bazil Thredd · The Stockade
    Evocator's BladeLv 20 · Trash & rare drops · Blackfathom Deeps
  15. Off Hand
    Rod of Molten FireLv 30 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
    Pulsating Hydra HeartLv 17 · Rare: Gesharahan · The Barrens · in Classic
    Antipodean RodLv 17 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
  16. Ranged
    Scorching WandLv 30 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
    Necrotic WandLv 30 · Azshir the Sleepless · Scarlet Monastery
    StarfallerLv 29 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest

Frost

Stat priority: Hit > Frost damage > Spell power > Intellect > Critical strike

Use a two-hander, or a main hand and an off hand: whichever adds up to more for you.

  1. Head
    Filigreed Silky CircletLv 25 · Crafted: Tailoring, only the crafter can wear it
    Silky CircletLv 20 · Crafted: Tailoring, only the crafter can wear it
    Embalmed ShroudLv 30 · Fallen Champion · Scarlet Monastery
  2. Neck
    Scorn's Icy ChokerLv 30 · Trash & rare drops · Scarlet Monastery
    Kaleidoscope ChainLv 30 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
    Crystal Starfire MedallionLv 26 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
  3. Shoulder
    Bloodmage MantleLv 30 · Bloodmage Thalnos · Scarlet Monastery
    Berylline PadsQuest: A Vengeful Fate (Horde) · from Auld Stonespire, Thunder Bluff · for Razorfen KraulQuest: The Crone of the Kraul (Alliance) · from Falfindel Waywarder, Feralas · for Razorfen Kraul · end of a chain
    Death Speaker MantleLv 27 · Death Speaker Jargba · Razorfen Kraul
  4. Back
    Azure Silk CloakLv 30 · Crafted: Tailoring
    Repairman's CapeQuest: Data Rescue (Alliance) · from Master Mechanic Castpipe, Ironforge · for Gnomeregan
    Prelacy CapeQuest: Researching the Corruption (Alliance) · from Gershala Nightwhisper, Darkshore · for Blackfathom Deeps · end of a chain
  5. Chest
    Silky GownLv 22 · Crafted: Tailoring, only the crafter can wear it
    Beguiler RobesLv 29 · Elite: Scarlet Sentry · Tirisfal Glades · in ClassicElite: Scarlet Augur · Tirisfal Glades · in ClassicElite: Scarlet Disciple · Tirisfal Glades · in Classic
    Green Silk ArmorLv 28 · Crafted: Tailoring
  6. Wrist
    Spidertank OilragLv 29 · Electrocutioner 6000 · Gnomeregan
    Glowing Magical BraceletsLv 26 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
    Nightsky WristbandsLv 28 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
  7. Hands
    Azure Silk GlovesLv 24 · Crafted: Tailoring
    Town Clerk's MittensQuest: Crime and Punishment (Alliance) · from Councilman Millstipe, Duskwood
    Silky GlovesLv 15 · Crafted: Tailoring, only the crafter can wear it
  8. Waist
    Belt of ArugalLv 23 · Archmage Arugal · Shadowfang Keep
    Silky SashLv 17 · Crafted: Tailoring, only the crafter can wear it
    Crimson Silk BeltLv 30 · Crafted: Tailoring
  9. Legs
    Silky LeggingsLv 25 · Crafted: Tailoring, only the crafter can wear it
    Filigreed Silky LeggingsLv 20 · Crafted: Tailoring, only the crafter can wear it
    Abomination Skin LeggingsLv 20 · Trash & rare drops · Shadowfang Keep
  10. Feet
    Frothing SlippersLv 30 · Crafted: Tailoring, only the crafter can wear it
    Gilded SlippersLv 30 · Crafted: Tailoring, only the crafter can wear it
    Spidersilk BootsLv 20 · Crafted: Tailoring
  11. Finger
    Dark Horde BandLv 21 · Targorr the Dread · The Stockade
    Electrocutioner LagnutLv 29 · Electrocutioner 6000 · Gnomeregan
    Snake HoopQuest: Willix the Importer · from Willix the Importer, inside Razorfen Kraul
    Black Widow BandLv 21 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
  12. Trinket
    Lookie's SpyglassLv 18 · Cookie · The Deadmines
  13. Two-Hand
    HydrocaneLv 27 · Viscous Fallout · Gnomeregan
    Rod of the SleepwalkerLv 24 · Twilight Lord Kelris · Blackfathom Deeps
    Kam's Walking StickLv 24 · Kam Deepfury · The Stockade
  14. Main Hand
    Swinetusk ShankLv 30 · Agathelos the Raging · Razorfen Kraul
    Debt CollectorLv 26 · Bazil Thredd · The Stockade
    Evocator's BladeLv 20 · Trash & rare drops · Blackfathom Deeps
  15. Off Hand
    Antipodean RodLv 17 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
    Witch's FingerQuest: Baron Aquanis (Horde) · Ashenvale · in Classic
    Skum's BucketLv 17 · Skum · Wailing Caverns
  16. Ranged
    Necrotic WandLv 30 · Azshir the Sleepless · Scarlet Monastery
    StarfallerLv 29 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
    ThunderwoodLv 22 · World drop, not bound: the auction house is quickest
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