Best build — Frost 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 100 strongest players of EU and US · 1930–2952 rating
Data updated 8h agoOverview
Race
share among the top players; ×N = how much more often than the rest of the spec
Night Elf49%×0.56
Orc11%
Human10%
Undead9%
Faction
71%
29%
Stat priority
Versatility
Haste
Mastery
Critical Strike
Talents
Core — taken by almost everyone
- Frostfire
Where builds differ
Frost Conditioning50%skip 50%- Improved Spellsteal47%skip 53%
Overflowing Energy46%skip 54%
Improved Frost Nova42%skip 58%
Permafrost Bauble69%skip 31%
Winter's Protection77%skip 23%
Piercing Cold22%skip 78%
Frozen Touch79%skip 21%
Closest real buildCAEAMhlVtghLZL4RZzExaQoBYNmtlZWmZmZDzMxMMzMzMzsYmZGzYmZZmmZ2mFAwMzMLLzMtBAALAAAAbAstMmZGwy8AGzMWAAAYmFgZYMDYwA
Wowhead
WowheadTalent heatmap
Statistics based on 96 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
- 11.2%#1 · Spellslinger · 7 variantsCAEAMhlVtghLZL4RZzExaQoBYNmtlZWmZmZDzMxMMzMzMzsYmZGzYmZZmmZ2mFAwMzMLLzMtBAALAAAAbAstMmZGwy8AGzMWAAAYmFgZYMDYwAWowhead
- 8.2%#2 · Spellslinger · 4 variants+Frost Conditioning−Improved SpellstealWowhead
- 7.1%#3 · Spellslinger · 5 variants+Frost Conditioning+Improved Frost Nova+Overflowing Energy−Permafrost Bauble−Winter's ProtectionWowhead
- 5.1%#4 · Spellslinger · 5 variants+Improved Frost Nova−Improved SpellstealWowhead
- 4.1%#5 · Spellslinger · 3 variants+Frost Conditioning+Improved Frost Nova+Mana Confluence−Permafrost Bauble−Winter's ProtectionWowhead
- 3.1%#6 · Spellslinger · 3 variants+Improved Frost Nova+Overflowing Energy−Permafrost Bauble−Improved Spellsteal−Frozen TouchWowhead
- 2.0%#7 · Spellslinger · 2 variants+Frost ConditioningWowhead
- 2.0%#8 · Frostfire+Improved Frost Nova+Comet Storm+Glacial Chill+Flash Freezeburn+Elemental Affinity+Dualcasting Adept−Improved Spellsteal−Glaciate−Freezing Rain−Crystalline Refraction−Splinterstorm−Spellfrost TeachingsWowhead
Honor talents
- Improved Mass Invisibility
Overpowered Barrier
Master Shepherd
Honor talent usage
- Improved Mass Invisibility93%
- Overpowered Barrier87%
- Master Shepherd60%
Snowdrift40%
Ice Wall16%- Concentrated Coolness2%
Frost Bomb1%
Ring of Fire1%
Gear
Set taken from Oldjahwoulda · Tichondrius
· 2731 · matches 12 of 13 slots
Voidbreaker's Veil289Voidbreaker's Accordance2/5
Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance
Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance
Voidbreaker's Leyline Nexi289Voidbreaker's Accordance2/5Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace
Galactic Gladiator's Silk Robe298Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul
Galactic Gladiator's Silk Leggings298+41 Intellect & +115 Stamina
Thalassian Competitor's Cloth TreadsE263Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt
Galactic Gladiator's Ring298
Enchant Ring - Thalassian Versatility
Enchant Ring - Thalassian Versatility
Galactic Gladiator's Signet298Enchant Ring - Thalassian Versatility
Enchant Ring - Thalassian Versatility
Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity298Gladiator's Distinction2/2
Galactic Gladiator's Medallion298Gladiator'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
Feet
Trinkets
Main hand
Off hand
Most-used gems
Most-used enchants
- Main hand✦ Acuity of the Ren'dorei95%
- Legs✦ +41 Intellect & +115 Stamina92%
- Chest✦ Mark of the Worldsoul90%
- Shoulders✦ Akil'zon's Swiftness83%
- Feet✦ Farstrider's Hunt78%
- Head✦ Empowered Blessing of Speed76%
- Rings✦ Silvermoon's Tenacity57%