In this thread I will list the mage sets, what their combined stats are, and how you can mix your pvp sets which consist only of 6 pieces. it will also contain some rings, trinkets, necklaces and weapons/wands. All so you mages don't have to calculate it yourself to decide which set to choose. :) Note: This is a fairly long thread, so bear with me, but I hope it can help low lvl mages and mages in general who are having trouble deciding what sets to get, so I made this to sum up the stats they get from different sets. Hope it helps.

Also, check out Noesis' sticky on forums about pre-epic dmg gear.
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.aspx?fn=wow-mage&t=739041&p=1&tmp=1#post739041

and MPS_Jackie0 guide on +dam Gear For DPS-casters
http://www.mmorpg.ws/ms/index.cfm?page=topic&topicID=36269&categoryid=20&forumid=62


First comes the tier 0 set, obtained from Scholomance, Stratholme, UBRS and LBRS.

Magister's Regalia:

Armor: 691
Intellect: 167
Stamina: 66
Spirit: 79

Resistances: +8 to all resistances (set bonus)

+Dmg and healing: 23
+spell crit: 0
+Spell hit: 0
mana /5 sec: 0

Set bonuses:
(2) Increases Armor by 200.
(4) Increases dmg and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 23.
(6) When struck in combat has a chance of freezing the opponent in place for up to 3 seconds.
(8) +8 All magic resistance.

This is a high mana, low stamina type of gear. It gives a LOT of mana for a non-epic set, but it has less stamina than other types of gear. It has decent spirit, but low dmg and healing bonus.
All in all a decent PvE gear, but for PvP you need more stamina.



Next comes the tier 0,5 set, obtained by upgrading the tier 0 set through quests found in Orgrimmar and Ironforge, respectively. (Don't try going to Orgrimmar if you're alliance, and vice versa ^_^ )

Sorceror's Regalia:

Armor:728
Intellect:145
Stamina:104
Spirit:72

Resistances: +8 to all resistances (set bonus)

+dmg and healing:107
+spell crit:1%
+spell hit:1%
mana /5 sec: 0
Decreases magic resistance on target by 20 (Robe bonus)

Set bonuses:
(2) +8 All magic resistance.
(4) When struck in combat has a chance of freezing the opponent in place for up to 3 seconds.
(6) Increases dmg and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 23.
(8) Increases Armor by 200.

This set is a good deal better both for PvE and PvP due to it having dmg and healing bonus, more stamina, and a bit more armor, although it sacrifices a little bit of intellect. A well rounded set, AND you can get it even if you are a casual player.