Fire Mage PvP Stat Priority, Gear, and Trinkets — The War Within (11.1.5)

The stat priority for Fire Mage in PvP is as follows:

1. Intellect;
2. Haste;
3. Versatility;
4. Mastery;
5. Critical Strike;

Intellect is the best stat in all situations. Haste is the best stat to be stacking as a Mage. This reduces the cast time of important abilities like Polymorph. This is followed by Versatility, which will reduce the damage you take while also increasing the damage you deal. With talents like Glass Cannon, stacking some Mastery can allow you to deal significant damage through Mastery: Ignite dot during a match.

In general, Fire Mages want to get trinkets that line up well with Combustion. These trinkets can have a passive or on-use effect. The stat you want to be increasing is Intellect. The reason you want to increase Intellect is because it drastically increases your overall damage output. Please refer to our dedicated page for more information about Combustion and your rotation in PvP.

Below, you will find our current BiS list.

• Head: Aspectral Emissary's Crystalline Cowl
• Neck: Algari Competitor's Amulet - Crafted with Versatility & Haste
• Shoulders: Aspectral Emissary's Arcane Vents
• Cloak: Prized Warmonger's Cloak
• Chest: Aspectral Emissary's Primal Robes
• Wrists: Prized Warmonger's Bindings
• Hands: Prized Warmonger's Gloves
• Waist: Consecrated Cord - Crafted with Versatility & Haste
• Legs: Aspectral Emissary's Trousers
• Feet: Prized Warmonger's Slippers
• Ring 1: Algari Competitor's Signet - Crafted with Versatility & Haste
• Ring 2: Algari Competitor's Signet - Crafted with Versatility & Haste
• Trinket 1: Prized Gladiator's Medallion
• Trinket 2: Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
• 2H Weapon: Prized Gladiator's Staff

Note: It is essential that you wear two PvP trinkets. This will give you a Stamina and stat boost that will increase your survivability.

As noted above, acquiring both your 2-set and 4-set bonus is crucial. It is important to note that all tier sets are nerfed by 50% in PvP. Although this nerf is significant, tier sets are still important to acquire to maximize your chances to win. For Fire Mages, this is your tier set:

• 2-set: Your spells and abilities have a chance to hit a Jackpot! reducing the cooldown of Combustion by 2 sec. Casting Combustion always hits a Jackpot! at 200% increased effectiveness.
• 4-set: When you hit a Jackpot! your damage is increased by 15% for 7 sec. If you would gain Jackpot! from Combustion the duration is increased by 100%.

4-set is not required for Fire Mages, but getting 2-set is recommended.

Embellishments are bonuses that can be put on crafted gear. These effects can have a drastic impact on the game. You are only allowed to have two Embellishments equipped at the same time. Here are the recommended Embellishments for Fire Mage:

• Elemental Focusing Lens. This Embellishment causes your damaging spells and abilities to have a chance to deal damage to your target. This is a flat increase to your overall damage output. Craft this on both rings or your neck.
• Ascendance/ Writhing Armor Banding. While in combat, Ascendance grants 89 of a random secondary stat, stacking up to 10 times. Writhing Armor Banding doubles this affect. Overall, this is a good embellishment, but not the best.

Here are the best enchants for a Fire Mage:

• Cloak: Enchant Cloak - Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
• Chest: Enchant Chest - Crystalline Radiance
• Bracers: Enchant Bracer - Chant of Armored Speed
• Legs: Sunset Spellthread
• Boots: Enchant Boots - Scout's March
• Rings: Enchant Ring - Radiant Versatility
• Weapon: Enchant Weapon - Authority of Radiant Power

Quick Sapphire is the best gem you can use. You also get access to a single Meta Gem. Using Cognitive Bloodstone is ideal for the meta slot.