Arcane Mage DPS Gems, Enchants, and Consumables — Shadowlands 9.0.2
On this page, we list the best gems, enchants, flasks, potions, and food you can get for your Arcane Mage, based on your stat priority. We also give budget alternatives. This page is updated for World of Warcraft — Shadowlands 9.0.2.
If you were looking for WoW Classic content, please refer to our Classic DPS Mage enchants and consumables.
Enchants, Gems and Consumables for Arcane Mage
This section specifically covers the optimal gems, enchants, food, and flasks to use for your character. To get a more detailed rundown of the different stats for Arcane Mage, please visit our dedicated Stats page.
Best Gems for Arcane Mage
You should use 
Deadly Jewel Cluster (or the cheaper 
Deadly Jewel Doublet)
in all sockets.
Best Enchants for Arcane Mage
| Slot | Enchantment |
|---|---|
| Weapon | |
| Chest | |
| Bracers | |
| Rings | |
| Cloak |
Consumables for Arcane Mage
Best Flasks and Potions for Arcane
Potion of Spectral Intellect is the potion to use for all situations.
Spectral Flask of Power should be used as your flask of
choice.
Spiritual Healing Potion should be used alongside
Healthstones for emergency healing.
Best Weapon Oil for Arcane
Shadowcore Oil should be used as your weapon oil.
Best Food for Arcane
You should eat from the 
Feast of Gluttonous Hedonism when possible,
and otherwise Critical Strike food (
Spinefin Souffle and Fries or the cheaper
Butterscotch Marinated Ribs).
If simming yourself results in a different best secondary stat than Critical Strike, you should eat that food instead.
Augment Runes for Arcane
If you can afford it, you should use 
Veiled Augment Runes to
increase your primary stat. Since there is a finite amount of these runes
available, you should make sure to use them wisely and to stock up on them
for when you need them.
Changelog
- 03 Dec. 2020: Updated potion to use int potion for all situations due to it being best above heroic dungeon gear.
- 01 Dec. 2020: Updated suggested gems.
- 23 Nov. 2020: Updated for Shadowlands launch. Changed enchants, gems, enchants to Shadowlands versions, added oils.
- 12 Oct. 2020: Page updated for the Shadowlands pre-patch.
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