Drennol's Tier-5 Arcane Build

[Dave]

In case you haven't noticed, I like to use the forums as my personal notebook of sorts. I'm planning to try a full arcane build for my T5-set.

Currently, I have two main sets. One for full on top damage, geared for dealing damage, not taking damage, or extremely long duration fights.

I've noticed that a lot of clothie gear for t5+ has spirit, a currently unavailable commodity for my level of gear, making duration gear somewhat limited at the time being. I think durational stability will end up being an incredibly important factor in a successful build for The Eye and beyond, and will be my main focus for a gear set.


My (current) Arcane build spec: 40/0/21 (MM/IB)
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=oi0VcMczxIziZZVq0cof0oIdea: MM/Pyro
http://www.wowhead.com/?talent=oixVczczgIuiZxt0z

[Dave]

My Gearing options for my T5/Arcane sets:


Legend:
Optimum Final Build
Midterm Upgrade
Obtained ItemDuration:
T5 Helm (http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=30206) (Vashj) [36 stam, 36 int, 24 spirit, 24 crit, 59 dmg, Meta+Yellow]
Adornment of Stolen Souls (http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=28762) (WTF bizz?!) [18 stam, 20 int, 23 crit, 28 dmg]

T5 Shoulders (http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=30210) (VR) [22 stam, 24 int, 24 spirit, 17 crit, 44 dmg, Yellow+Blue]
Ruby Drape of the Mysticant (http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=28766) (Prince) [22 stam, 21 int, 18 hit, 30 dmg]
T5 chest (http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=30196) (Kael'thas) [30 stam, 35 int, 20 spirit, 19 crit, 60 dmg Yellow+Yellow+Blue]
T4 Chest (http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=29077) (Mag) [34 stam, 32 int, 14 spirit, 54 dmg, 20 pen, Yellow+Blue+Blue]
Robe of Hateful Echoes (http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=30056) (Hydross) [40 stam, 36 int, 25 cit, 50 dmg, Red+Yellow+Yellow]
Bands of Nefarious Deeds (http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=28515) (WTF blizz?!) [27 stam, 22 int, 32 dmg]
Soul-Eater's Handwraps (http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=28780) (Mag) [31 stam, 24 int, 21 crit, 40 dmg Yellow+Blue]
T5 Gloves (http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=30205) (Leo) [26 stam, 27 int, 18 spirit, 27 crit, 41 dmg]
Belt of Divine Inspiration (http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=28799) (Maulgar) [27 stam, 26 int, 47 dmg, Yellow+Blue]
Belt of Blasting (http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=30038) (Crafted) [23 hit, 30 cit, 54 dmg, Yellow+Blue]
T5 Legs (http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=30207) (Karathress) [37 stam, 36 int, 26 spirit, 28 hit, 17 crit, 45 dmg, Yellow]
Velvet Boots of the Guardian (http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=30067)(Lurker) [21 stam, 21 int, 15 spirit, 24 cit, 49 dmg]
Eye of Magtheridon (http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=28789) (Mag) [54 dmg]
Serpent-Coil Braid (http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=30720) (Tidewalker) [12 hit, 30 crit, +25% mana from managems]
Eredar Wand of Obliteration (http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=28783) (Mag) [10 stam, 11 int, 14 crit, 16 dmg]
Wand of the Forgotten Star (http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=29982) (Solarian) [11 hit, 11 crit, 23 dmg]
Karaborian Talisman (http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=28781) (Mag) [23 stam, 23 int, 35 dmg]
Fathomstone (http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=30049) (Hydross) [16 stam, 12 int, 23 crit, 36 dmg]
Fang of the Leviathan (http://www.wowarmory.com/item-info.xml?i=30095) (Leo) [28 stam, 19 int, 20 crit, 209 dmg]

[Dave]

Teir Pieces in Order:


Legs
Chest
-Helm
Gloves



Loot Priority Ordering:

T5 Legs
T5 Chest
Fang of the Leviathan
-T5 Helm
-Serpent-Coil Braid
Gloves
Wand


Legs: T4 -> T5

177 Armor | 195 Armor
31 Stam | 37 Stam
40 Int | 36 Int
23 Spirit | 26 Spirit
24 Hit Rating | 28 Hit Rating
49 +dmg | 54 +dmg
| 17 Crit Rating
| Yellow Socket
======================================
| +6 Stam
| -4 Int
| +3 Spirit
| +4 Hit Rating
| +5 dmg
| +17 Crit
| +Yellow
39


Hands: T4 -> T5

126 Armor | 140 Armor
19 Stam | 26 Stam
22 Int | 27 Int
19 Spirit | 18 Spirit
17 Hit Rating |
19 Crit | 27 Crit
35 +dmg | 41 +dmg
======================================
| +7 Stam
| +5 Int
| -1 Spirit
| -17 Hit Rating
| +8 Crit
| +6 dmg
8



Chest: T4 -> T5

202 Armor | 223 Armor
34 Stam | 30 Stam
32 Int | 35 Int
14 Spirit | 20 Spirit
54 +dmg | 60 +dmg
20 Spell Pen |
| 19 Crit Rating
Yellow socket | Yellow Socket
Blue Socket | Yellow Socket
Blue Socket | Blue Socket
===============================
| -4 Stam
| +3 Int
| +6 Spirit
| +6 dmg
| +19 Crit
| +Yellow
| -Blue
30



Helm: T4 -> T5

164 Armor | 181 Armor
24 Stam | 30 Stam
35 Int | 36 Int
17 Spirit | 24 Spirit
27 Crit Rating | 24 Crit Rating
46 +dmg | 55 +dmg
| 4 Hit Rating
Meta Socket | Meta Socket
Blue Socket | Yellow Socket
====================================
| +6 Stam
| +1 Int
| +7 Spirit
| -3 Crit
| +9 dmg
| +4 Hit Rating
| -Blue
| +Yellow
24


Boots:

157 Armor | 148 Armor
45 Stam | 21 Stam
30 Int | 21 Int
| 15 Spirit
31 Resiliance |
36 +dmg | 49 +dmg
| 24 Crit Rating
=====================================
| -24 Stam
| -9 Int
| +15 Spirit
| +13 DMG
-5




Trinket 2

37 +dmg |
| 12 Hit Rating
| 30 Crit Rating
+5


Wand

161 DPS | 177 DPS
10 Stam |
9 Int |
11 Hit Rating | 11 Hit Rating
15 +dmg | 23 +dmg
| 14 Crit Ratinge
+4




Blade:

18 Stam | 28 Stam
18 Int | 20 Int
23 Crit Rating | 21 Crit
203 DMG | 221 DMG
================================
| +10 Stam
| +2 Int
| -2 Crit
| +18 DMG
28

[Dave]

Set done, left for reference.