Robe of the Archmage — pre-raid BiS mage robe
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruRobe of the Archmage is a mage-only cloth robe crafted by a tailor. It grants spell damage, intellect and mana — a pre-raid BiS mage robe. On WowX5 x5 you can craft it yourself if you level tailoring.
Robe stats
The robe is built for mage DPS:
| Stat | Role |
|---|---|
| Spell damage | direct DPS gain |
| Intellect | more mana and crit |
| Mana pool | long fights and AoE farming |
Robe of the Archmage binds to the mage and is one of the best pre-raid robes until raid robes from Molten Core/BWL.
Materials and craft
Crafting needs high tailoring and pricey components:
- Mooncloth — made from Felcloth on a cooldown.
- Runecloth, cured hides, valuable components.
- The recipe is obtained/learned by a tailor.
The robe is bind-on-pickup and made only by a mage tailor, so it cannot be bought ready-made.
Who wants Robe of the Archmage
- Mage (Frost/Fire/Arcane): a universal DPS robe for any build.
- Mage only: no other class can wear it.
Check the mage BiS and Tier 1 sets — the robe often competes with the Tier 1 chest slot.
How to get it on WowX5 x5
1. Level your own tailoring — it is BoP. 2. Stockpile Mooncloth early: its craft is on a cooldown. 3. Gather the remaining components and weave the robe.
Since Mooncloth is on a cooldown, start banking it while leveling to 60 — you will have a stack ready for the robe at cap.
See also Bloodvine Set and the crafted gear overview. Playing a mage? Register on WowX5.
History and significance
Robe of the Archmage is a mage tailor's pride: only they can make and wear it. In Vanilla it signaled you invested in your profession. On x5 it remains the benchmark pre-raid mage robe.
FAQ
Can a non-mage wear Robe of the Archmage?
No, the robe is mage-only and binds on pickup. It cannot be bought ready-made — you need your own mage tailor.
What is Robe of the Archmage crafted from?
Mooncloth (cooldown), Runecloth, cured hides and valuable components at high tailoring skill.
How good is Robe of the Archmage?
One of the best pre-raid mage robes: spell damage, intellect and mana. It lasts until raid robes from Molten Core and BWL.