banner
Mage game icon

Arcane Mage

PvE Guide — Patch 11.0.7
Character
Optimize For

Talent Builds

This following build is recommended based on its simulated average single-target DPS, using the best gear profile optimized by SimulationCraft for Arcane Mages. For top-performing builds in other modes, get tailored recommendations by to this guide. Updated for the latest patch in World of Warcraft: The War Within (11.0.7).

Builds

Best Build For

Mage 31
Icon for 235450
Icon for 45438
Icon for 390218
Icon for 1463
Icon for 382424
2
Icon for 30449
Icon for 382289
2
Icon for 382293
Icon for 475
Icon for 383092
2
Icon for 55342
Icon for 382440
Icon for 342245
Icon for 382292
1
Icon for 382569
Icon for 382297
Icon for 383121
Icon for 31589
Icon for 342249
Icon for 382270
2
Icon for 113724
Icon for 212653
Icon for 157981
Icon for 343183
Icon for 382481
Icon for 382493
Icon for 31661
Icon for 382490
Icon for 389627
Icon for 386828
Icon for 235224
2
Icon for 382268
Icon for 382826
2
Icon for 205036
Icon for 386763
Icon for 387807
Icon for 389713
Icon for 382800
Icon for 110959
Icon for 455428
Icon for 414659
Icon for 383243
Icon for 414660

The above build had the highest single-target DPS when simulating with the BiS profile. To discover the best build for other modes (raids, mythic+, solo), you can and the guide will simulate your character in various builds to find the best build for your preferred mode.

Build DPS Timeline

Peak DPS
10.73M DPS
At 14 seconds
Lowest DPS
134.70K DPS
At 1 seconds
Average DPS
1.68M DPS
Fight duration
4.78m