Frost Mage PvP Stat Priority, Gear, and Trinkets — Midnight Pre-Patch (12.0)

The stat priority for Frost 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 secondary state. This stat will reduce your global cooldown and the cast times of important spells like Polymorph and Frostbolt. Versatility increases the damage you deal and reduces the damage you take. This is why you should also be wearing gear with Versatility as well.

The stat you want to be increasing is Intellect or Haste. You want to increase Intellect because it drastically increases your overall damage output. Haste, meanwhile, allows for quicker casts to maximize damage. For more information about your rotation in PvP, please refer to our dedicated page.

Below, you will find our current BiS list.

• Head: Astral Gladiator's Silk Cap
• Neck: Algari Competitor's Amulet - Crafted with Versatility & Haste
• Shoulders: Augur's Ephemeral Orbs of Power
• Cloak: Reshii Wraps - Crafted with Versatility
• Chest: Augur's Ephemeral Habiliments
• Wrists: Astral Gladiator's Silk Armbands
• Hands: Augur's Ephemeral Mitts
• Waist: Astral Gladiator's Silk Cord
• Legs: Augur's Ephemeral Trousers
• Feet: Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads - Crafted with Versatility & Haste
• Ring 1: Algari Competitor's Signet - Crafted with Versatility & Haste
• Ring 2: Algari Competitor's Signet - Crafted with Versatility & Haste
• Trinket 1: Astral Gladiator's Medallion
• Trinket 2: Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
• 2H Weapon: Astral 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 to 33% effectiveness in PvP. Although this nerf is significant, tier sets are still important to acquire to maximize your chances to win. For Frost Mages, this is your tier set:

• 2-set: Damage increased by 6%.
• 4-set: Damage increased by 10%.

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 Frost 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.

Here are the best enchants for a Frost 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 Haste
• 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.