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Shaman specialization

Elemental Shaman in WoW Forever

Fire and lightning spells.

  • Your role: Ranged spell damage
  • Advice for every level to 60
  • Class notes checked

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Level 55 · Damage in a group

How to play dungeons at level 55

Your combat loop

Press the first one that is ready.

Every Shaman plays this loop at level 55. Elemental’s own loop starts at level 14.

Own loop from: Elemental level 14Enhancement level 18

Keep up:

  1. Searing Totem Rank 5 Totem

    Keep the totem down near the fight; it attacks by itself.

    5% of your damage

  2. Flame Shock Rank 5 Keep on target · 21 sec

    Keep it on the target; it lasts 21 sec.

    14% of your damage

  3. Lightning Bolt Rank 9 Filler

    Cast it whenever nothing above is ready.

    81% of your damage

The first 30 seconds

When to press each one from the pull. The blue line under a press is the global cooldown (1.5 sec) or cast it holds: nothing else on the global cooldown can go until it ends, so of two that are ready together the higher one goes first.

In the gaps
Lightning Bolt
All the time
Searing Totem

How MaxDPS works this out

Talents at level 55

46 points at level 55: the first at level 10, then one every level.

The MaxDPS build at this level, in the game’s talent frame. Click a talent to learn it and right click to unlearn it, as in the game.

Talents
Unspent Talents

of 46 points spent

Point order: when each point goes in
  1. Convection 5/5 · levels 10–14 +2.5% damage
  2. Elemental Alacrity 3/3 · levels 15–17 +17.1% damage
  3. Call of Flame 3/3 · levels 18–19 and 21 +4.5% damage
  4. Elemental Focus 1/1 · level 20 +2.5% damage
  5. Concussion 5/5 · levels 22–26 +4.1% damage
  6. Eye of the Storm 3/3 · levels 27–29 not counted here
  7. Lightning Overload 3/3 · levels 30–32 +11.9% damage
  8. Call of Thunder 1/1 · level 33 +3.7% damage
  9. Tidal Focus 5/5 · levels 34–38 +5.3% damage
  10. Mindfulness 3/3 · levels 39–41 +3.5% damage
  11. Reverberation 1/5 · level 42 not counted here
  12. Elemental Fury 5/5 · levels 43–47 +7.4% damage
  13. Thundering Strikes 5/5 · levels 48–52 +4.5% damage
  14. Ancestral Knowledge 3/5 · levels 53–55 +0.4% damage

Every Shaman talent

Preliminary item rankings · Dungeons

Elemental Shaman gear rankings

Nature and Fire damage · Level 55 · Calculated defaults

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Where it comes from
Auction prices from

Materials: . Each reagent counts at the lower of a vendor’s price and its lowest buyout.

Key stats show the stats behind the three largest score contributions, as the game tooltip states them; open an item’s details for every value and source.

Head items with imported stats, weighted scores and acquisition sources.
Rank Item Score (pts) Where to get it Actions
1 in this filtered list
Crimson Felt Hat Cloth · iLvl 59 · Req. 54 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 30 Spell power10 Intellect8 Stamina
36.05
Magistrate BarthilasNPC drop · 25% · Stratholme

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 30 × 1 = 30.00 pts
  • Intellect: 10 × 0.3173 = 3.17 pts
  • Stamina: 8 × 0.1904 = 1.52 pts
  • Spirit: 10 × 0.112 = 1.12 pts
  • Armor: 68 × 0.0034 = 0.23 pts

Rare

Source

Magistrate BarthilasNPC drop · 25% · Stratholme
2 in this filtered list
Coif of The Five Thunders Mail · iLvl 60 · Req. 55* · Quest · Horde only Key stats: 14 Spell power1.0% Critical strike21 Intellect
34.48

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 14 × 1 = 14.00 pts
  • Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.5157 = 7.22 pts
  • Intellect: 21 × 0.3173 = 6.66 pts
  • Stamina: 22 × 0.1904 = 4.19 pts
  • Spirit: 12 × 0.112 = 1.34 pts
  • Armor: 314 × 0.0034 = 1.07 pts

Epic

Source
3 in this filtered list
Soothsayer's Headdress Leather · iLvl 52 · Req. 47 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 23 Spell power15 Intellect7 Stamina
30.40
Celebras the CursedNPC drop · 41% · Maraudon

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 23 × 1 = 23.00 pts
  • Intellect: 15 × 0.3173 = 4.76 pts
  • Stamina: 7 × 0.1904 = 1.33 pts
  • Spirit: 8 × 0.112 = 0.90 pts
  • Armor: 122 × 0.0034 = 0.41 pts

Rare

Source

Celebras the CursedNPC drop · 41% · Maraudon
4 in this filtered list
Spellpower Goggles Xtreme Plus Cloth · iLvl 54 · Req. 49* · Crafted · Profession required Key stats: 27 Spell power57 Armor
27.19
EngineeringCrafted
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 27 × 1 = 27.00 pts
  • Armor: 57 × 0.0034 = 0.19 pts

Uncommon · Profession required — check item requirements

Source

EngineeringCrafted
5 in this filtered list
Dreamweave Circlet Cloth · iLvl 50 · Req. 45 · Crafted Key stats: 21 Spell power10 Intellect12 Spirit
25.71
TailoringCrafted
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 21 × 1 = 21.00 pts
  • Intellect: 10 × 0.3173 = 3.17 pts
  • Spirit: 12 × 0.112 = 1.34 pts
  • Armor: 58 × 0.0034 = 0.20 pts

Rare

Source

TailoringCrafted
6 in this filtered list
Red Mageweave Headband Cloth · iLvl 48 · Req. 43 · Crafted Key stats: 19 Spell power20 Intellect51 Armor
25.52
TailoringCrafted
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 19 × 1 = 19.00 pts
  • Intellect: 20 × 0.3173 = 6.35 pts
  • Armor: 51 × 0.0034 = 0.17 pts

Uncommon

Source

TailoringCrafted
7 in this filtered list
Dragonskin Cowl Cloth · iLvl 60 · Req. 55 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 18 Spell power15 Intellect12 Stamina
25.28
GythNPC drop · 14% · Blackrock Spire

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 18 × 1 = 18.00 pts
  • Intellect: 15 × 0.3173 = 4.76 pts
  • Stamina: 12 × 0.1904 = 2.28 pts
  • Armor: 69 × 0.0034 = 0.23 pts

Rare

Source

GythNPC drop · 14% · Blackrock Spire
8 in this filtered list
Ragnar's Favorite Hat Leather · iLvl 55 · Req. 50* · Quest Key stats: 20 Spell power11 Stamina117 Armor
22.49

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 20 × 1 = 20.00 pts
  • Stamina: 11 × 0.1904 = 2.09 pts
  • Armor: 117 × 0.0034 = 0.40 pts

Uncommon

2 sources
9 in this filtered list
Runecloth Headband Cloth · iLvl 59 · Req. 54 · Crafted Key stats: 15 Spell power20 Intellect62 Armor
21.56
TailoringCrafted
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 15 × 1 = 15.00 pts
  • Intellect: 20 × 0.3173 = 6.35 pts
  • Armor: 62 × 0.0034 = 0.21 pts

Uncommon

Source

TailoringCrafted
10 in this filtered list
Carrion Scorpid Helm Mail · iLvl 60 · Req. 55 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 18 Spell power14 Stamina262 Armor
21.56
Gordok TributeObject loot · 18% · Dire Maul

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 18 × 1 = 18.00 pts
  • Stamina: 14 × 0.1904 = 2.67 pts
  • Armor: 262 × 0.0034 = 0.89 pts

Uncommon

2 sources

Gordok TributeObject loot · 18% · Dire Maul
11 in this filtered list
Spellpower Goggles Xtreme Cloth · iLvl 43 · Req. 38* · Crafted · Profession required Key stats: 21 Spell power46 Armor
21.16
EngineeringCrafted
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 21 × 1 = 21.00 pts
  • Armor: 46 × 0.0034 = 0.16 pts

Uncommon · Profession required — check item requirements

Source

EngineeringCrafted
12 in this filtered list
Magister Cowl Cloth · iLvl 49 · Req. 44* · Quest Key stats: 18 Spell power8 Mana per 5 sec57 Armor
20.56

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 18 × 1 = 18.00 pts
  • Mana per 5 sec: 8 × 0.2954 = 2.36 pts
  • Armor: 57 × 0.0034 = 0.19 pts

Rare

Source
13 in this filtered list
Supple Scorpid Helm Mail · iLvl 57 · Req. 52 · Crafted Key stats: 17 Spell power13 Stamina250 Armor
20.33
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 17 × 1 = 17.00 pts
  • Stamina: 13 × 0.1904 = 2.48 pts
  • Armor: 250 × 0.0034 = 0.85 pts

Uncommon

Source
14 in this filtered list
Hakkari Shroud Cloth · iLvl 51 · Req. 46* · Other drop Key stats: 17 Spell power15 Stamina54 Armor
20.04
Hakkari UrnContainer loot · 99%

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 17 × 1 = 17.00 pts
  • Stamina: 15 × 0.1904 = 2.86 pts
  • Armor: 54 × 0.0034 = 0.18 pts

Uncommon

Source

Hakkari UrnContainer loot · 99%
15 in this filtered list
Tooled Leather Crown Leather · iLvl 58 · Req. 53 · Crafted Key stats: 14 Spell power12 Intellect15 Spirit
19.90
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 14 × 1 = 14.00 pts
  • Intellect: 12 × 0.3173 = 3.81 pts
  • Spirit: 15 × 0.112 = 1.68 pts
  • Armor: 122 × 0.0034 = 0.41 pts

Uncommon

Source
16 in this filtered list
Bad Hat Cloth · iLvl 56 · Req. 51* · Quest Key stats: 12 Spell damage17 Intellect17 Spirit
19.52
Deadliest CatchQuest choice · Azshara

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 12 × 1 = 12.00 pts
  • Intellect: 17 × 0.3173 = 5.39 pts
  • Spirit: 17 × 0.112 = 1.90 pts
  • Armor: 65 × 0.0034 = 0.22 pts

Rare

2 sources

Deadliest CatchQuest choice · Azshara
Deadliest CatchQuest choice · Azshara
17 in this filtered list
Moonchaser's Headdress Leather · iLvl 46 · Req. 41 · Other drop Key stats: 15 Spell power13 Intellect101 Armor
19.47
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 15 × 1 = 15.00 pts
  • Intellect: 13 × 0.3173 = 4.12 pts
  • Armor: 101 × 0.0034 = 0.34 pts

Uncommon

Source
18 in this filtered list
Miner's Hat of the Deep Cloth · iLvl 44 · Req. 39 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 12 Spell power17 Intellect7 Stamina
19.04
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 12 × 1 = 12.00 pts
  • Intellect: 17 × 0.3173 = 5.39 pts
  • Stamina: 7 × 0.1904 = 1.33 pts
  • Armor: 52 × 0.0034 = 0.18 pts
  • Bonus armor: 40 × 0.0033 = 0.13 pts

Rare

Source
19 in this filtered list
Charged Scorpid Helm Mail · iLvl 53 · Req. 48 · Crafted Key stats: 12 Spell power16 Intellect10 Spirit
18.99
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 12 × 1 = 12.00 pts
  • Intellect: 16 × 0.3173 = 5.08 pts
  • Spirit: 10 × 0.112 = 1.12 pts
  • Armor: 234 × 0.0034 = 0.80 pts

Uncommon

Source
20 in this filtered list
Runic Leather Headband Leather · iLvl 58 · Req. 53 · Crafted Key stats: 12 Spell power20 Intellect122 Armor
18.76
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 12 × 1 = 12.00 pts
  • Intellect: 20 × 0.3173 = 6.35 pts
  • Armor: 122 × 0.0034 = 0.41 pts

Uncommon

Source

Item stats from the WoW Forever game files; sources from data collected from the live game. Auction prices are the lowest buyout on the Americas · Normal auction houses, read from Blizzard every hour; pick another region or ruleset under Filters. Which house is which ruleset is matched by size and still being confirmed in game.

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