Which players are used for a PvP build?

Each build uses up to 100 of the highest-rated available characters across EU and US for the selected specialization and bracket. The cap keeps the data focused on current high-rated play.

Why does a page show several build variants?

Top players do not always take the same choice talents. Variants show the complete talent patterns that occur most often, so you can see where players make different decisions instead of treating one code as mandatory.

Does a popular build guarantee results?

No. The page records what strong players currently use. Matchups, team composition, rating range and personal execution still affect which build works best for you.

Arcane Mage PvP build: Rated BG

Build data is based on the strongest players in this bracket. It compares their talents, stats, gear, gems and enchants to show a set you can copy. What the strongest players run. Observational data, not a promise of rating.

2v2 Arena 3v3 Arena Solo Shuffle Battleground Blitz Rated BG

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Data updated 14h ago

Overview

Talents

Core — taken by almost everyone

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Where builds differ

Shimmer50%Improved Blink50%
Ice Nova50%skip 50%
Ice Cold40%skip 60%
Permafrost Bauble40%skip 60%
Improved Counterspell60%skip 40%
Improved Warding40%skip 60%
Ring of Frost60%skip 40%
Mass Invisibility60%skip 40%

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Talent heatmap

Statistics based on 10 players · Sunfury · hero rates pending

Share of the sample spending a point on each talent. Hover a node for the exact numbers — either/or nodes (marked with arrows) show how the sample splits between the options.

Builds

10.0%#1 · SunfuryC4DAche08tHz49KSVf7iKFnyuNzwYZmZmFMzQzMGAAAGAwMz0sssMDAEbAAsBzMDbWmxMLzYMzMzMswMzMzMAADAAwAMzAMAYYmZAWowhead
5.0%#2 · Sunfury+Captured Thoughts+Temporal Realignment+Improved Counterspell+Mana Confluence+Prismatic Bolt−Time Walk−Master of Escape−Improved Conjuration−Prismatic BoltWowhead
5.0%#3 · Spellslinger+Ice Nova+Ring of Frost+Mass Invisibility+Improved Blink+Ice Ward+Time Manipulation−Ice Cold−Permafrost Bauble−Shimmer−Supernova−Improved Conjuration−Improved WardingWowhead
5.0%#4 · Sunfury+Ice Nova+Ring of Frost+Mass Invisibility+Improved Blink+Frost Conditioning+Time Manipulation−Ice Cold−Permafrost Bauble−Shimmer−Winter's Protection−Supernova−Master of EscapeWowhead
5.0%#5 · Spellslinger+Ring of Frost+Mass Invisibility+Frost Conditioning+Incantation of Swiftness+Captured Thoughts+Dragon's Breath−Ice Cold−Permafrost Bauble−Arcane Warding−Winter's Protection−Tome of Rhonin−SupernovaWowhead
5.0%#6 · Spellslinger+Ice Nova+Ring of Frost+Mass Invisibility+Ice Ward+Time Manipulation+Dragon's Breath−Ice Cold−Permafrost Bauble−Mirror Image−Supernova−Improved Conjuration−Improved WardingWowhead
5.0%#7 · Sunfury+Ice Nova+Ring of Frost+Mass Invisibility+Improved Blink+Time Manipulation+Dragon's Breath−Ice Cold−Permafrost Bauble−Barrier Diffusion−Shimmer−Supernova−Improved WardingWowhead
5.0%#8 · Spellslinger+Ice Nova+Ring of Frost+Improved Blink+Ice Ward+Time Manipulation+Dragon's Breath−Ice Cold−Shimmer−Supernova−Master of Escape−Improved Conjuration−Focusing CrystalWowhead

Honor talent usage

Chrono Shift80%
Improved Mass Invisibility70%
Overpowered Barrier55%
Ice Wall50%
Arcanosphere20%
Master Shepherd10%
Kleptomania5%

Gear

Most-used gems

Most-used enchants

Feet✦ Farstrider's Hunt70%
Main hand✦ Acuity of the Ren'dorei65%
Chest✦ Mark of the Worldsoul55%
Shoulders✦ Akil'zon's Swiftness50%
Legs✦ +41 Intellect & +115 Stamina50%
Rings✦ Silvermoon's Tenacity33%
Head✦ Empowered Blessing of Speed30%

How this Arcane Mage Rated BG PvP build is selected

This build analysis combines up to 100 of the highest-rated available EU and US characters for Arcane Mage in Rated BG. The limited sample keeps the page close to current top-ladder choices instead of averaging them into a much larger mid-rating group.

What to compare in this Arcane Mage PvP build

Use the heatmap to separate the talents that build consistent pressure from choices around control, burst timing and safe casting. The variants list is most useful when several complete setups remain common.

How to use this build data

Start with the talent heatmap and the common build variants, then compare gear choices where the sample actually differs. The update badge and sample range show when the data was recorded and which rating segment it represents. Use the page as a current high-rated reference, not as a promise that one loadout fits every matchup or team.

FAQ

Which players are used for a PvP build?: Each build uses up to 100 of the highest-rated available characters across EU and US for the selected specialization and bracket. The cap keeps the data focused on current high-rated play.
Why does a page show several build variants?: Top players do not always take the same choice talents. Variants show the complete talent patterns that occur most often, so you can see where players make different decisions instead of treating one code as mandatory.
Does a popular build guarantee results?: No. The page records what strong players currently use. Matchups, team composition, rating range and personal execution still affect which build works best for you.