Mage Item Sets (WoW)  

Item sets can be aacquired in various ways. As a general rule, the method by which you acquire a set determines the overall usefulness of that set. PVP sets tend to be more useful for PVP, raid sets for raids, etc. In addition, the more difficult the set is to acquire, the more powerful it is likely to be. Sets are often referred to as tiers, with each tier being progressively harder to obtain and correspondingly more powerful.

Tier Sets

• Tier 1 (Level 60) -- Arcanist Regalia -- All pieces found in Molten Core
• Tier 2 (Level 60) -- Netherwind Regalia -- All pieces except the head and legs are found in Blackwing Lair. The crown is found in Onyxia's Lair and the pants in Molten Core
• Tier 3 (Level 60) -- Frostfire Regalia -- This set requires the completion of quests given by Archmage Angela Dosantos. All pieces will require you to enter the 40 man raid zone Naxxramas
• Tier 4 (Level 70) -- Aldor Regalia -- This set requires drops from boss mobs in various raid zones that are then turned in to the Aldor or Scryer Keeper. The drops are found on Magtheridon (chest), The Curator (hands), Prince Malchezaar (head), Gruul the Dragonkiller (legs) and High King Maulgar (shoulders).
• Tier 5 (Level 70) -- Tirisfal Regalia -- This set requires the corresponding Vanquished Hero drop be turned in to either Kelara (Aldor) or Veynna Dawnstar (Scryer). The drops are found on Kael'thas Sunstrider (chest), Leotheras the Blind (hands), Lady Vashj (head), Fathom-Lord Karathress (legs) and Void Reaver (shoulders).
• Tier 6 (Level 70) -- Tempest Regalia -- This set requires the corresponding Forgotten Vanquisher drop be turned in to Tydormu and Theremis.

Dungeon Sets

• Set 1 -- Magister's Regalia -- Found in Blackrock Spire, Scholomance and Stratholme.
• Set 2 -- Sorcerer's Regalia -- You get these by exchanging your set one items for set two items to either Mokvar (Horde) or Deliana (Alliance)
• Set 3 -- Incanter's Regalia -- Found in Tempest keep Mechanar and Bottanica Wings, Coilfang Reservoir Steam Vault and Auchindoun Sethekk Halls.

PVP Sets

PVP Sets are purchased through honor points or arena points. The Sets go on the hands, legs, chest, shoulder and head. Each set also has some complimentary pieces that may go on the back, wrist, waist, feet and neck, as well as trinkets, rings and weapons.

Honor Point Sets

Horde

• Level 60 Rare -- Champion's Arcanum -- Sold by First Sergeant Hola'mahi
• Level 60 Epic -- Warlord's Regalia -- Sold by First Sergeant Hola'mahi
• Level 70 Epic -- Gladiator's Regalia -- Sold by Lady Palanseer

Alliance

• Level 60 Rare -- Lieutenant Commander's Arcanum -- Sold by Sergeant Major Clate
• Level 60 Epic -- Field Marshal's Regalia -- Sold by Sergeant Major Clate
• Level 70 Epic -- Grand Marshal's Regalia -- Sold by Captain Dirgehammer

Each set is also complimented by other slot items, as well as a choice of weapons. These items are available to both factions.

Level 70 epic additional items:

• Back: Sergeant's Heavy Cloak, Sergeant's Heavy Cape
• Finger: Vindicator's Band of Dominance, Vindicator's Band of Salvation, Vindicator's Band of Subjugation, Vindicator's Band of Triumph
• Waist: Vindicator's Dreadweave Belt, Vindicator's Mooncloth Belt, Vindicator's Silk Belt
• Feet: Vindicator's Dreadweave Stalkers, Vindicator's Mooncloth Slippers, Vindicator's Silk Footguards
• Wrist: Vindicator's Dreadweave Cuffs, Vindicator's Mooncloth Cuffs, Vindicator's Silk Cuffs
• Neck: Vindicator's Pendant of Conquest, Vindicator's Pendant of Dominance, Vindicator's Pendant of Subjugation, Vindicator's Pendant of Salvation,Vindicator's Pendant of Reprieve, Vindicator's Pendant of Triumph
• Finger: Vindicator's Band of Dominance, Vindicator's Band of Salvation, Vindicator's Band of Triumph
• Trinket: Battlemaster's Cruelty, Battlemaster's Depravity, Battlemaster's Determination, Battlemaster's Audacity, Battlemaster's Perserverance, Battlemaster's Alacrity
• Weapon: Gladiator's War Staff, Gladiator's Spellblade, Gladiator's Endgame, Gladiator's Touch of Defeat

All additional armor items below level 70 are sold by Brave Stonehide for the horde or Master Sergeant Biggins for the alliance. Weapons are sold by Stone Guard Zrg for the horde or Lieutenant Jackspring for the alliance.

Arena Point Sets

• Season One -- Gladiator's Regalia -- Sold by Lady Palanseer (Horde) or Captain Dirgehammer (Alliance)
• Season Two -- Merciless Gladiator's Regalia -- Sold by Krixel Pinchwhistle
• Season Three -- Vengeful Gladiator's Regalia -- Sold by Leeni "Smiley" Smalls, Explodyne Fizzlespurt and Ecton Brasstumbler

Faction Sets

These sets are gained through getting enough faction with a group to be able to purchase them from that group's quartermaster

• Illusionist's Attire (Level 60) -- Requires at least Neutral with Zandalar Tribe. This requires obtaining items from the 25 man raid zone Zul'Gurub
• Enigma Vestments (Level 60) -- Requires at least Neutral with Brood of Nozdormu. This requires obtaining items from the 40 man raid zone Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj
• Trappings of Vaulted Secrets (Level 60) -- Requires Honored with Cenarion Circle. This requires obtaining items from the 25 man raid zone Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj
• Evoker's Silk Battlegear (Level 70) -- Requires Honored with Thrallmer. Sold by Quartermaster Urgronn

Other Cloth Armor Sets

These sets are not class specific.

• Necropile Raiment (Level 56) -- Drops in Scholomance
• The Postmaster (Level 56) -- Drops in Stratholme (Live Side)
• Necropile Raiment (Level 56) -- Drops in Scholomance
• Bloodvine Garb (Level 60) -- Crafted
• Spellstrike Infusion (Level 70) -- Crafted
• Battlecast Garb (Level 70) -- Crafted
• The Unyielding (Level 70) -- Crafted
• Shadow's Embrace (Level 70) -- Crafted