Best build — Fire Mage, 2v2 Arena
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 51 strongest players of EU and US · 1589–2652 rating
Data updated 8h agoOverview
Race
share among the top players; ×N = how much more often than the rest of the spec
Night Elf39%
Orc14%
Void Elf12%
Blood Elf8%
Faction
67%
33%
Stat priority
Versatility
Haste
Mastery
Critical Strike
Talents
Core — taken by almost everyone
- Frostfire
Where builds differ
Permafrost Bauble51%skip 49%
Critical Mass51%skip 49%
Cinderstorm44%skip 56%
Pyromaniac44%skip 56%- Improved Spellsteal41%skip 59%
Winter's Protection74%skip 26%
Overflowing Energy77%skip 23%
Mana Confluence21%skip 79%
Closest real buildC8DAMhlVtghLZL4RZzExaQoBYNmtlZWmZmZxmZGZGmBAAwMLzYmZbWmZmmlllZAAWMzY2GzMzYBAAAAAWMzMDAAYYmZGGzMLzAzMzMkxADzwA
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WowheadTalent heatmap
Statistics based on 39 players · Frostfire
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
- 9.8%#1 · Frostfire · 3 variantsC8DAMhlVtghLZL4RZzExaQoBYNmtlZWmZmZxmZGZGmBAAwMLzYmZbWmZmmlllZAAWMzY2GzMzYBAAAAAWMzMDAAYYmZGGzMLzAzMzMkxADzwAWowhead
- 7.8%#2 · Frostfire · 4 variants+Overflowing Energy+Mana Confluence+Improved Spellsteal+Critical Mass−Permafrost Bauble−Winter's Protection−Cinderstorm−PyromaniacWowhead
- 5.9%#3 · Frostfire · 2 variants+Overflowing Energy+Mana Confluence+Improved Spellsteal−Permafrost Bauble−Winter's ProtectionWowhead
- 3.9%#4 · Frostfire · 2 variants+Overflowing Energy+Critical Mass−Permafrost Bauble−Cinderstorm−PyromaniacWowhead
- 3.9%#5 · Frostfire · 2 variants+Overflowing Energy−Permafrost BaubleWowhead
- 3.9%#6 · Frostfire · 2 variants+Overflowing Energy−Improved Frost NovaWowhead
- 3.9%#7 · Sunfury+Overflowing Energy+Feel the Burn+Pyroclasm+Critical Mass+Flame Accelerant+Intensifying Flame−Improved Frost Nova−Deep Impact−Meteor−Cinderstorm−Blast Zone−Fuel the FireWowhead
- 3.9%#8 · Frostfire · 2 variants+Overflowing Energy+Improved Spellsteal+Critical Mass−Improved Counterspell−Cinderstorm−PyromaniacWowhead
Honor talents
- Improved Mass Invisibility
Overpowered Barrier
Master Shepherd
Honor talent usage
- Improved Mass Invisibility100%
- Overpowered Barrier96%
- Master Shepherd63%
Ice Wall37%- Glass Cannon2%
Greater Pyroblast2%
Gear
Set taken from Mazex · Ragnaros
· 2458 · matches 13 of 14 slots
Voidbreaker's Veil246Voidbreaker's Accordance2/5
Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed
Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed
Voidbreaker's Leyline Nexi246Voidbreaker's Accordance2/5Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness
Thalassian Competitor's Cloth TunicE263Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul
Galactic Gladiator's Silk Leggings298+41 Intellect & +115 Stamina
Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Treads263Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt
Thalassian Competitor's Signet263
Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity
Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity
Galactic Gladiator's Ring298Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity
Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity
Galactic Gladiator's Medallion298Gladiator's Distinction2/2
Galactic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity298Gladiator's Distinction2/2
Thalassian Competitor's Skewer263Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei
Set pieces
- Voidbreaker's Accordance2/5
- Gladiator's Distinction2/2
Embellishments
Gear by slot
What the strongest players wear in each slot — share of them running the piece.
Head
Shoulders
Chest
Wrists
Hands
Legs
Trinkets
Main hand
Off hand
Most-used gems
Most-used enchants
- Main hand✦ Acuity of the Ren'dorei96%
- Chest✦ Mark of the Worldsoul94%
- Legs✦ +41 Intellect & +115 Stamina86%
- Feet✦ Farstrider's Hunt84%
- Head✦ Empowered Blessing of Speed76%
- Shoulders✦ Akil'zon's Swiftness76%
- Rings✦ Silvermoon's Tenacity75%