Best build — Frost Mage, Solo Shuffle
We analysed the strongest players of this bracket — their talents, stats, gear, gems and enchants — and put together a set you can copy. What the strongest players run. Observational data, not a promise of rating.
Based on the 100 strongest players of EU and US · 1651–2231 rating
Data updated 5h agoOverview
Race
share among the top players; ×N = how much more often than the rest of the spec
Night Elf50%×2.26
Human14%
Undead10%×0.55
Orc7%×1.40
Faction
74%
26%
Stat priority
Versatility
Haste
Mastery
Critical Strike
Talents
Core — taken by almost everyone
Where builds differ
Improved Spellsteal44%skip 56%
Overflowing Energy40%skip 60%
Frost Conditioning37%skip 63%
Improved Blink71%
Shimmer29%
Ice Ward29%
Improved Frost Nova19%skip 52%
Permafrost Bauble71%skip 29%
Frozen Touch78%skip 22%
Piercing Cold19%skip 81%
Closest real buildCAEAche08tHz49KSVf7iKFnyuNmtlZWmZmZDzMxMMzMzMzsYmZGzYmZZmmZ2mFAwMzMLLzMtBAALAAAgNA2WGzMDYZeAjZGLAAAMzCwMMmBMYA
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Statistics based on 99 players · Spellslinger
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
- 14.0%#1 · Spellslinger · 4 variantsCAEAche08tHz49KSVf7iKFnyuNmtlZWmZmZDzMxMMzMzMzsYmZGzYmZZmmZ2mFAwMzMLLzMtBAALAAAgNA2WGzMDYZeAjZGLAAAMzCwMMmBMYAWowhead
- 5.0%#2 · Spellslinger · 3 variants+Frost Conditioning−Improved SpellstealWowhead
- 4.0%#3 · Spellslinger · 3 variants+Frost Conditioning+Improved Frost Nova+Overflowing Energy−Permafrost Bauble−Winter's ProtectionWowhead
- 4.0%#4 · Spellslinger · 2 variants+Improved Frost Nova−Improved SpellstealWowhead
- 4.0%#5 · Spellslinger+Ice Ward−Improved SpellstealWowhead
- 4.0%#6 · Spellslinger+Shimmer+Frost Conditioning−Improved Blink−Improved SpellstealWowhead
- 3.0%#7 · Spellslinger · 3 variants+Frost Conditioning+Ice Ward+Overflowing Energy−Permafrost Bauble−Winter's ProtectionWowhead
- 3.0%#8 · Spellslinger · 3 variants+Overflowing Energy−Improved Spellsteal−Frozen TouchWowhead
Honor talents
Improved Mass Invisibility
Overpowered Barrier
Master Shepherd
Honor talent usage
- Improved Mass Invisibility90%
- Overpowered Barrier85%
- Master Shepherd53%
Snowdrift42%
Ice Wall23%
Concentrated Coolness5%
Ring of Fire1%
Frost Bomb1%
Gear
Set taken from Sangushko · Ravencrest
· 2039 · matches 13 of 13 slots
Venomous Gladiator's Silk Cap344
Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed
Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed
Venomous Gladiator's Silk Mantle344Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness
Venomous Aspirant's Silk Robe331Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul
Venomous Aspirant's Silk Leggings331+41 Intellect & +115 Stamina
Thalassian Competitor's Cloth TreadsE288Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt
Thalassian Competitor's Signet292Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity
Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity
Venomous Aspirant's Ring331Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity
Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity
Venomous Aspirant's Medallion331Gladiator's Distinction2/2
Venomous Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity331Gladiator's Distinction2/2
Venomous Aspirant's Stave331Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei
Set pieces
- Gladiator's Distinction2/2
Embellishments
Gear by slot
What the strongest players wear in each slot — share of them running the piece.
Head
Neck
Shoulders
Back
Chest
Wrists
Hands
Waist
Legs
Rings
Trinkets
Main hand
Most-used gems
Flawless Quick Lapis× 1.75
Cognitive Heliotrope× 0.85- Flawless Versatile Peridot× 0.44
Flawless Masterful Garnet× 0.07
Versatile Peridot× 0.05
Flawless Versatile Lapis× 0.05
Most-used enchants
- Main hand✦ Acuity of the Ren'dorei66%
- Feet✦ Farstrider's Hunt65%
- Chest✦ Mark of the Worldsoul61%
- Legs✦ +41 Intellect & +115 Stamina61%
- Shoulders✦ Akil'zon's Swiftness53%
- Head✦ Empowered Blessing of Speed47%
- Rings✦ Silvermoon's Tenacity45%