Key Takeaways
- Transmog system in WoW offers extensive customization with sets tailored for different specs and styles.
- Consider classic sets like Prestige, Mystic Mage, and more for creating unique Mage apperances.
- Mage transmog sets range from classic looks like Netherwind Regalia to thematic sets like Arcanoshatter Mage.
Tired of the current Mage robe offerings in World of Warcraft? Maybe it’s time to play with the transmog system. Blizzard’s pumped out numerous armor sets over the years. As such, there’s plenty from old profession patterns to recent expansion sets. With such a wide variety of colors and styles, transmog offers players a highly in-depth level of customization.
For Mages, there are transmog sets for any situation. There are those tailored for specific specs and others that are just amazing to look at, regardless of spells used. Take a moment to consider some of the best sets from the past when creating a new look and personality for Mages.
Updated September 10, 2024 by Paul Woodward : Mages in World of Warcraft always have a wide variety of magic-themed armor to use. Thanks to transmog, which has been in the game since the last content patch for Cataclysm, players can look however they want. So if they aren’t a fan of the latest Raid or PvP armor set, they aren’t stuck wearing it. So, whether players want to look like mages that wield otherworldly powers or look like a magician, it is entirely up to them.
17 The Prestige Transmog Set
The Perfect Smoke And Mirrors Magician Transmog
Anyone that wants to actually look like an early 20th-century magician has to try out this Mage transmog set. From the costume with the top hat to the wand and a bag of tricks, this combination of pieces is absolutely hilarious. It definitely suits a human or gnome best (but the Horde can certainly pull it off as well). The centerpieces of the magic Mage transmog set are the Duskhaven Top Hat, Jacket, and boots, all three of which are Islands Expedition drops (BFA). See below for a complete list of the items that make this look so ridiculous:
- Head: Duskhaven Top Hat
- Chest: Duskhaven Jacket
- Hands: Satin Gloves of Injustice (Hellfire Citadel, dropped by Tyrant Velhari)
- Waist: Slumbersilk Waistcord (Wailing Caverns, dropped by Lord Pythas)
- Legs: Ferocious Combatant’s Silk Trousers (PVP reward from season four of Legion)
- Feet: Duskhaven Boots
- Weapon: Flarethorn (Blackrock Depths, dropped by Gorosh the Dervish)
- Weapon 2: Lost Bag of Whammies (Edge of Madness, Zul’Gurub)
16 Traveling Mage
Adventuring Requires Clothes That Are Easy to Move In
- Helmet: Wanderer’s Midnight Scarf (Trading Post)
- Shoulder: Hidden
- Cloak: Wanderer’s Midnight Cloak (Trading Post)
- Chest: Conjurer’s Vest (Drops from rares in Kalimdor and Eastern Kingdoms)
- Wrist: Sapphire Mobile Timepiece (Trading Post)
- Gloves: Mystic’s Gloves (Random drop from enemies in Kalimdor and Eastern Kingdoms)
- Waist: Mana Igniting Cord (Drops from bosses in Molten Core)
- Legs: Godfrey’s Britches (Reward from “Fury of the Pack” and “Sweet, Merciless Revenge” quests)
- Boots: High Councilor’s Boots (Random drop from classic dungeons, raids, and rares in Kalimdor and Eastern Kingdoms)
No matter what their playstyle is, a player is an adventurer. As an adventurer, they travel to every corner of Azeroth. When it comes to that kind of travel, it is best to wear clothes that will not be restrictive in terms of movement, and that is exactly the intent behind the Traveling Mage set. Rather than a robe that could get caught on an exposed root or get all dirty, this Mage transmog set uses armor that looks more like travel gear instead of a traditional mage robe.
Some pieces are found on the Trading Post, so players who want to recreate this set may be at the mercy of what is available for that month. The Mana Igniting Cord is pretty easy to obtain, as several bosses in Molten Core have a chance to drop it. The most difficult pieces will be the Mystic Gloves or High Councilor’s Boots since they are random drops.
15 Mystic Mage
The Clothes of a Stylish, Yet Powerful Mage
- Helmet: Hidden
- Shoulder: Mantle of Magical Might (Reward from “War on the Ramparts” quest)
- Cloak: Hidden
- Chest: Shadowcast Tunic (Reward from “Drill the Drillmaster” or “The Foot of the Citadel” quests)
- Wrist: Hidden
- Gloves: Spellsculptor’s Handwraps
- Waist: Arcanist Belt (Drops from trash mobs in Molten Core)
- Legs: Soothsayer’s Kilt (Reward from “Blast the Infernals!” quest)
- Boots: Netherwind Boots (Drops from Broodlord Lashlayer in Blackwing Lair)
Armor for the various classes of World of Warcraft has become increasingly exotic over the past two decades. From the more simple designs like Arcanist and Netherwind Regalia to the more complex and thematic sets like Firelord’s Vestments, it can be difficult to find a set that looks like something that players would see worn by NPCs in Dalaran.
Look like you are a part of the classic era of World of Warcraft by gathering up these armor pieces for Transmog. Since most of them come from Burning Crusade quests or classic World of Warcraft raids, this unique transmog theme is easy to recreate.
14 Ferocious Gladiator’s Silk
Great PVP Transmog For Mages
The Ferocious Gladiator’s Silk armor was a PVP reward way back in season four of Legion. Anyone that has these pieces sitting around can create an awesome build with them. This blue set looks great with a basic Blue Linen Vest, but any blue-colored chest piece will look good. Dread Aspirant’s Staff is another PVP reward that looks like it was designed to match the Ferocious Gladiator’s Silk armor. Complete the set with pieces that match the dark/light blue aesthetic. Below are some suggestions to finish the Mage transmog set:
- Head: Ferocious Gladiator’s Silk Cowl
- Chest: Blue Linen Vest
- Shoulder: Ferocious Gladiator’s Silk Amice
- Hands: Runebound Gloves (The Burning Throne, dropped by Kin’garoth)
- Waist: Belt of Ominous Trembles (Siege of Orgrimmar, dropped by the Iron Juggernaut)
- Legs: Nar’thalas Leggings (Sold by Veridis Fallon in Azsuna)
- Feet: Treads of the Dragon Council (Ulduar, dropped by Yogg-Saron)
- Weapons: Dread Aspirant’s Staff (Alliance PVP reward)
- Accessory: Wrynn’s Tabard (Sold by Crafticus Mindbender in Ashran)
13 Shadowmoon/Frostwind Transmog Hybrid
A Combination of Gear That Looks Great on a Mage
The Shadowmoon/Frostwind set is perfect for those that like a blue and purple contrast. Both the Shadowmoon Cowl and Shadowmoon Robes are level 2 Armory pickups from Garrisons. The Frostwind Mantle, Gloves, and Cord are Island Expedition drops (BFA). Blue Frostwind Feathers look incredible with the purple feathery Shadowmoon Robes. Likewise, Sadana’s Grisly Visage is a purple skull weapon with blue eyes, which ties the look together perfectly.
- Head: Shadowmoon Cowl
- Chest: Shadowmoon Robes
- Shoulder: Frostwind Mantle
- Hands: Frostwind Gloves
- Waist: Frostwind Cord
- Feet: Sandals of the Blackest Night (Terrace of Endless Spring, dropped by Tsulong)
- Weapon: Wild Gladiator’s Mageblade (PVP reward from Amelia Clarke in Ashran)
- Weapon 2: Sadana’s Grisly Visage (Shadowmoon Burial Grounds, dropped by Sadana Bloodfury)
12 Malevolent Gladiator’s Silk
Would Look Great On a Fire Mage
This Gladiator’s Silk transmog should be easy to pick up. The head and shoulder pieces can be tailored and are likely in the auction house on most servers. Gladiator’s Slippers are a PVP reward through Kylo Kelwin in the Underbelly. Players can choose to go with any chest piece, but red or orange fit the look best. See below for some good options to complete the class.
- Head: Malevolent Gladiator’s Silk Cowl
- Chest: Gambeson of Sargeras’ Corruption (Antorus, The Burning Throne, dropped by Argus the Unmaker)
- Shoulder: Malevolent Gladiator’s Silk Amice
- Hands: Oil Rigger’s Handwraps (Trial of Valor)
- Waist: Cataclysmic Gladiator’s Cord (PVP Vendor in Tanaris)
- Legs: Runebound Leggings (Antorus, The Burning Throne, dropped by Imonar the Soulhunter)
- Feet: Gladiator’s Slippers
- Weapon: Ravenclaw Harbinger (The Jade Forest)
11 Arcanoshatter Mage Transmog
A Unique Look For Arcane Mages
The Arcanoshatter set looks particularly good on night elves and blood elves because of how big the pieces are. The Arcanoshatter Hood and Mantle in particular take up a lot of space on the character model. Both of the pieces are Blackrock Foundry drops, with the hood dropping from Kromog and the Mantle dropping from Operator Thogar. For the rest of the transmog set, players should consider the combination of black and burnt orange gear to match the Arcanoshatter aesthetic. This outfit will make a great transmog set for Arcane Mages.
- Head: Arcanoshatter Hood
- Chest: Doomslayer’s Robe (Uldaman Quest, Solution to Doom)
- Shoulder: Arcanoshatter Mantle
- Hands: Ebony Flame Gloves (Blackwing Lair, dropped by Ebonroc)
- Waist: Deckhand’s Rope Belt (Blackrock Foundry, dropped by Iron Maidens)
- Weapon: Amber Scythe of Klaxxi’vess (Sold by Ambersmith Zikk in Dread Wastes)
10 Conqueror’s Kirin Tor Garb
A Good Set For Any Mage
- Set is from Ulduar raid in Wrath of the Lich King
- Requires Wayward Vanquisher tokens from the 25-man raid to unlock
The stunning, robeless Kirin Tor set from the Ulduar raid comes with a mysterious and intimidating look. The helm features a glowing, arcane eye that hovers just in front of it. Another glowing light feature beams from the domes of the shoulder pieces as if containing powerful energies.
The Kirin Tor Garb comes in Valorous and Conqueror’s editions. The Valorous set has a red hue while the Conqueror’s comes in a violet shade. Obtaining the Conqueror’s version requires gaining all the set pieces through Wayward Vanquisher tokens from the 25-man difficulty of Ulduar.
9 Darkshore Warfront Cloth
A Set That Changes Depending On Faction
- Acquired in the Darkshore Warfront from Battle for Azeroth
- Horde and Alliance receive different versions
The Battle for Azeroth expansion brought with it the all-new Warfronts. Although they came with problems, the sets they offer are fantastic. The cloth versions of the Darkshore sets for both Horde and Alliance are unique looks individualized for both factions.
The Alliance cloth set is reminiscent of a Night Elf priest. It comes adorned with feathers and other Kal’dorei trinkets. The female variant includes a translucent, lace-like chest piece unseen on other armors in World of Warcraft. The Horde gets a set inspired by the Plaguebringers of the Forsaken. It comes with 3D jeweled wristbands and a pointy cultist hat. The higher-end version comes with a haunting plague doctor mask, vials of glowing plague, and pointy objects galore.
8 Valorous Frostfire Garb
A Bright And Beautiful Set For Mages
Few Mage sets are as iconic as the Frostfire Garb from Naxxramas. The 25-man Valorous variant comes with a slight change to its features. It’s a violet cloth set with large, glowing, purple crystals on the shoulder pads dripping in icicles, making a perfect look for Arcane and Frost Mages alike. If players prefer the original version from vanilla WoW, it can be obtained by unlocking the secrets of Naxxramas, but it will be expensive.
The Valorous Frostfire Garb combines seamlessly with the violet variant of the Ebonchill staff from Legion. For a more sinister look, combine it with the Staff of Infinite Mysteries from Karazhan. There’s enough purple here to make Prince proud.
7 Tempest Regalia
Several Versions to Choose From
- Armor pieces are from The Burning Crusade‘s Battle for Mount Hyjal OR Legion‘s Tomb of Sargeras
- Staff of Infinite Mysteries is from Karazhan
Mages who prefer to explode with vibrant, magical energies might appreciate what the electrifying Tempest Regalia has to offer. A fan favorite from The Burning Crusade, when the shoulder and helm are paired together, the set appears to create a Nikola Tesla-like beacon of ley energy, glowing and crackling with magic. Purchase each piece of the regalia from the vendor in the Battle for Mount Hyjal instance.
If the set feels a bit too dated, try for the updated version from the Tomb of Sargeras. It adds even more lightning as well as 3D features on the gloves, chest, and belt. Those who want to make an even bigger impression need the Mythic version which comes in a bright, golden hue and even more glowing features.
6 Cataclysmic Gladiator’s Silk Armor
A Set With Subtle Hints to All Mage Specs
- Purchased with Marks of Honor in Stormwind/Orgrimmar
There was a time when PvP gear had its own unique look rather than being a recolor of raid gear. Cataclysm was one such expansion where PvP gear looked different from the PvE gear. This set can be acquired by purchasing the ensemble for 12 Marks of Honor in either Stormwind or Orgrimmar.
This set is especially great because its design is very spec neutral at a glance. But if players look closely, they can see subtle hints to all three specs. The glowing gems on the shoulder have a firey effect on them, the gems on the robe are similar in color to the spells of a Frost Mage, and the purple colors are reminiscent of the Arcane spec. So in a way, this set would look great with any Mage, regardless of their spec.
5 Sanctified Bloodmage’s Regalia
A Vampiric Themed Set For Mages
- Armor pieces are from 25-man Icecrown Citadel
- Must purchase non-sanctified pieces first, then use tokens from the heroic version of the raid to exchange them
Ready to join the Venthyr Covenant of Shadowlands but don’t know what to wear to the party? The Bloodmage’s Regalia is the perfect vampiric robe. Specifically, it’s the Sanctified (aka heroic) 25-man version that makes a lasting impression on Vampire-kind. The red and black robes as well as the royal cowl with sharp teeth come straight from the San’layn, a vampiric subspecies of elves.
Obtaining the set requires the initial purchase of the non-sanctified pieces from the Mage vendor in the Icecrown Citadel. Loot armor tokens from 25-man bosses within the raid and exchange them and a non-sanctified piece to get the red and black variant. Show your character’s fangs and prove their worth to the Venthyr at the next grand ball.
4 Regalia of the Chromatic Hydra
A Regal, Almost Draconic Set For Mages
- Acquired from drops in Throne of Thunder
The armor sets introduced in Mists of Pandaria stood out from anything that had come before. Both PvP and PvE sets had unique looks, and this was especially the case for the Regalia of the Chromatic Hydra. This armor drops from the Throne of Thunder raid, and it has several different colors to choose from. The beautiful purple set depicted above is from the Heroic version of Throne of Thunder. There is no mythic version as Mythic difficulty hadn’t been added to the game yet.
While the glowing parts on the shoulders would make this armor go well with a Fire Mage, it is subtle enough that it would complement all three specs. This set is perfect for Mages who want to look both regal and somewhat intimidating with the glowing red eyes that are part of the set.
3 Firelord’s Vestments
The Most Iconic Set For Fire Mages
- Armor pieces are from Blackwing Descemt
- Funeral Pyre Staff is from the Firelands
No truer Fire Mage set exists than the heroic variant of the Firelord’s Vestments. Don the flaming skull of the Firelord and burn through foes, leaving nothing but ash and cinders. This magnificent flame robe comes with smoking lava rock for shoulder pads and robe pieces adorned with fiery runes.
Obtain the red and gold heroic variants of the Firelord’s set from heroic Blackwing Descent. Combine this set with the red heroic variant of the Funeral Pyre staff from Firelands for the ultimate Fire Mage transmog set in WoW. Make all bear witness to the power of flame.
2 Netherwind Regalia
A Classic Set That Will Look Great On Arcane Mages
- Netherwind Pants are from Molten Core
- Netherwind Helm is from Onyxia’s Lair
- All other armor pieces are from Blackwing Lair
In vanilla, the Netherwind Regalia was the crown jewel of Mage sets. The set may appear dated now, but for those nostalgic few, nothing beats the vibrant blue and violet color combination of these robes. The shoulder pads also emit an eerie glow that resonates with any Arcane Mage.
Collecting this set takes a bit of effort as the pieces drop from three different raids. The leg piece drops from Ragnaros in Molten Core, the helm drops from Onyxia in Onyxia’s lair, and everything else drops from bosses in Blackwing Lair.
1 Merciless Gladiator’s Silk Armor
Stylish Set For Any Mage
- Purchased with Marks of Honor in Area 52, Netherstorm
While there are many amazing sets that mages can use for transmog, the problem is that some lend themselves better to certain specs than others. For example, the Firelord’s Vestments look great for a Fire Mage, but they would seem a little off for an Arcane or Frost Mage. That is where this beautiful recolor of the Tirisfal Regalia comes in. This is the Merciless Gladiator’s Silk Armor set that is from the second Arena Season all the way back in The Burning Crusade.
The blue and gold of this armor combined with the slight metallic sheen result in a set that is not themed on any particular Mage spec, which is a sharp contrast from the Cataclysmic Gladiator’s Silk Armor set mentioned earlier. If players need to switch between Frost or Arcane, this outfit will still look great. Combine it with the Permafrost Cape (drops off of Al’akir in Throne of Four Winds) and the Dragonwrath, Tarecgosa’s Rest staff for best results.
