Best in slot gear for Frost Mage at level 30 (PvE)
The best item for each slot for a level 30 Frost Mage in PvE, with the next two picks, where each comes from and how easy it is. Change the level (1 to 60) and switch PvE or PvP on the page; filters leave out dungeon drops, crafted items, world drops or PvP rewards, or keep only items players have seen in Forever.
Every slot
- Head: Filigreed Silky Circlet, score 15.2: +14 Frost Damage Done, +12 Stamina. Crafted: Tailoring (Forever client). Learn it at skill 1. Easy: craft it or buy it from a crafter. Next best: Holy Shroud, Silky Circlet.
- Neck: Scorn's Icy Choker, score 9.9: +7 spell power, +6 Intellect, +5 Stamina. Drops from Scorn, 33.3% (Classic data). Some effort: farm the creature. Next best: Kaleidoscope Chain, Seal of the Expedition.
- Shoulder: Death Speaker Mantle, score 10.4: +6 spell power, +11 Intellect. Drops from Death Speaker Jargba in Razorfen Kraul, 40% (Classic data). Easy: about 2 runs. Next best: Fairywing Mantle, Magician's Mantle.
- Back: Azure Silk Cloak, score 10.6: +10 Frost Damage Done, +3 Spirit. Crafted: Tailoring (Forever client). Learn it at skill 1. Easy: craft it or buy it from a crafter. Next best: Thornweaver Drape, Red Wool Cloak.
- Chest: Silky Gown, score 17.2: +13 Frost Damage Done, +7 Intellect, +4 Spirit. Crafted: Tailoring (Forever client). Learn it at skill 1. Easy: craft it or buy it from a crafter. Next best: Dro'zem's Tunic, Green Silk Armor.
- Wrist: Knife-Polishing Rag, score 8: +5 spell power, +4 Intellect, +7 Spirit. Where it comes from isn't known yet: the Companion and Helper addons record it when players get one. Not known: where it comes from isn't known yet. Next best: Mindthrust Bracers, Bound Bracers.
- Hands: Azure Silk Gloves, score 10.6: +10 Frost Damage Done, +3 Spirit. Crafted: Tailoring (Forever client). Learn it at skill 1. Easy: craft it or buy it from a crafter. Next best: Shilly Mitts, Silky Gloves.
- Waist: Highlander's Cloth Girdle (Horde: Defiler's Cloth Girdle), score 12.6: +11 spell power, +3 Intellect, +4 Stamina. Sold by Samuel Hawke in Arathi Highlands (46, 45.2) for 72s 7c (Classic data). Easy: buy it. Next best: Warsong Sash, Belt of Arugal.
- Legs: Silky Leggings, score 18.5: +14 Frost Damage Done, +7 Intellect, +5 Spirit. Crafted: Tailoring (Forever client). Learn it at skill 1. Easy: craft it or buy it from a crafter. Next best: Filigreed Silky Leggings, Gaze Dreamer Pants.
- Feet: Frothing Slippers, score 17.2: +13 Frost Damage Done, +7 Intellect, +4 Spirit. Crafted: Tailoring (Forever client). Learn it at skill 1. Easy: craft it or buy it from a crafter. Next best: Gilded Slippers, Acidic Walkers.
- Finger: Philanthropist's Ring, score 12: +10 spell power, +5 Intellect. Where it comes from isn't known yet: the Companion and Helper addons record it when players get one. Not known: where it comes from isn't known yet. Next best: Ring of Forlorn Spirits, Ladimore Heirloom Ring.
- Finger: Lorekeeper's Ring (Horde: Advisor's Ring), score 9.6: +7 spell power, +2 mana per 5 sec, +4 Stamina. Sold by Illiyana Moonblaze in Ashenvale (61.5, 83.9) for 2g (Classic data). Easy: buy it.
- Trinket: Worgenbane Talisman, score 2.2: +2 mana per 5 sec. Drops from Shadowfang Keep (Clue, unconfirmed). Some effort: a dungeon drop, chance not known yet.
- Trinket: Roogug's Severed Head, score 1.2: +6 Spirit. Drops from Roogug in Razorfen Kraul (Clue, unconfirmed). Some effort: a dungeon drop, chance not known yet.
- Main hand: Coldspire Staff, score 32: +32 Frost Damage Done. Drops from Ruins of Lordaeron (Clue, unconfirmed). Some effort: a dungeon drop, chance not known yet. Next best: Icicle Rod, Lorekeeper's Staff.
- Off hand: none, the two-hander wins
- Ranged or relic: Thunderwood, score 6: +6 spell power. World drop (Classic data). Hard: random luck. Next best: Wand of Eventide, Sizzle Stick.
A two-hander beats a one-hander and an off-hand here.
Stat weights (PvE)
hit 1.1, mana per 5 sec 1.1, spell power 1, spell damage 1, Frost Damage Done 1, haste 0.9, crit 0.8, Intellect 0.4, Spirit 0.2, Stamina 0.1.
Every item is scored with the spec's stat weights, for what the class can wear at that level (armour and weapon skills come from the Forever client, so Hunters and Shamans get mail at 40 and Warriors and Paladins plate at 40). Untouched Season of Discovery leftovers are left out.