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Best Chest for Mages in WoW Forever

Robe of the Archmage is the best chest piece for a DPS Mage in WoW Forever. We graded 14 chest pieces S to D for Arcane, Fire and Frost from their stats. BetaMany chest pieces were not revealed when we graded this list, so it grades only the chest pieces that were.

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STop1 chest pieceBest in slot for this role right nowClick any chest piece for its gradeTap a card for its grade
Robe of the ArchmageEpic, item level 62Robe of the Archmage
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AStrong2 chest piecesClose behind the top pick
Premier Field Marshal's Silk Vestments / Premier Warlord's Magus RaimentEpic, item level 65Premier Field Marshal's Silk Vestments / Premier Warlord's Magus Raiment
Deathmist RobeEpic, item level 60Deathmist Robe
BSolid4 chest piecesGood chest pieces to use until a better one turns up
Virtuous RobeEpic, item level 60Virtuous Robe
Sorcerer's RobesEpic, item level 60Sorcerer's Robes
Magister's RobesRare, item level 63Magister's Robes
Premier Silk Raiment / Premier Magus RobesRare, item level 60Premier Silk Raiment / Premier Magus Robes
CSituational5 chest piecesWorth it for a specific need
Robes of Fiery DevastationEpic, item level 65Robes of Fiery Devastation
Mooncloth RobeRare, item level 61Mooncloth Robe
Devout RobeRare, item level 63Devout Robe
Mooncloth VestRare, item level 60Mooncloth Vest
Robe of Winter NightRare, item level 57Robe of Winter Night
DBottom2 chest piecesPlaceholders until something better turns up
Widow's ClutchRare, item level 63Widow's Clutch
Dreadmist RobeRare, item level 63Dreadmist Robe

What each tier means

  • STop Best in slot for this role right now
  • AStrong Close behind the top pick
  • BSolid Good chest pieces to use until a better one turns up
  • CSituational Worth it for a specific need
  • DBottom Placeholders until something better turns up
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Board breakdown

What is the BiS chest piece for a Mage in WoW Forever?

Robe of the Archmage leads our Mage list at 100, with the next best chest piece at 68.

Score out of 100 on this list

Which crafted chest piece is best for a Mage in WoW Forever?

Robe of the Archmage is the best crafted chest piece for a Mage, a Tailoring craft at S tier.

Why does the Mage chest list leave out Plagueheart Robe?

Plagueheart Robe is part of a set made for another class, so a Mage cannot wear it.

  • 221 Other classes
  • 52 Heavier armor

Examples made for other classes