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

Your character

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Level 30 · Soloing

How to solo at level 30

Your combat loop

Press the first one that is ready.

Elemental’s own loop, from level 18. Before that every Shaman plays the same loop.

Own loop from: Elemental level 18Enhancement level 23Restoration level 45

No totems to keep up solo: you walk away from them, and Mana Spring barely pays for itself over one mob. Searing Totem is not scored, since the game files do not hold how often it attacks.

  1. Flame Shock Rank 3 Keep on target · 21 sec

    Keep it on the target; it lasts 21 sec.

    16% of your damage
  2. Lightning Bolt Rank 5 Filler

    Cast it whenever nothing above is ready.

    84% 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

How MaxDPS works this out

Talents at level 30

21 points at level 30: 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
Point order: when each point goes in
  1. Convection 5/5 · levels 10–14 +4.3% damage
  2. Elemental Alacrity 3/3 · levels 15–17 +12.5% damage
  3. Call of Flame 3/3 · levels 18–19 and 21 +6.6% damage
  4. Elemental Focus 1/1 · level 20 +4.3% damage
  5. Concussion 5/5 · levels 22–26 +4.2% damage
  6. Eye of the Storm 3/3 · levels 27–29 no damage
  7. Lightning Overload 1/3 · level 30 +4.2% damage

Every Shaman talent

Preliminary item rankings · Soloing

Elemental Shaman gear rankings

Nature and Fire damage · Level 30 · Calculated defaults

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Head 71 items · Updating…

Where it comes from

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
Totemic Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 12 Spell power13 Stamina84 Armor
15.38

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 12 × 0.9655 = 11.59 pts
  • Stamina: 13 × 0.2695 = 3.50 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.0034 = 0.29 pts

Rare

16 sources

GelihastNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Lorgus JettNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Old Serra'kisNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Charlga RazorflankNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Fallen ChampionNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery
Aggem ThorncurseNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Aku'maiNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Baron AquanisNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
All 16 sources
2 in this filtered list
Whisperwind Headdress Leather · iLvl 34 · Req. 29 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 7 Spell power11 Stamina11 Spirit
12.57

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 7 × 0.9655 = 6.76 pts
  • Stamina: 11 × 0.2695 = 2.96 pts
  • Spirit: 11 × 0.2312 = 2.54 pts
  • Armor: 89 × 0.0034 = 0.30 pts

Rare

Source

3 in this filtered list
Embalmed Shroud Cloth · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 8 Spell damage12 Spirit7 Stamina
12.53

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 8 × 0.9655 = 7.72 pts
  • Spirit: 12 × 0.2312 = 2.77 pts
  • Stamina: 7 × 0.2695 = 1.89 pts
  • Armor: 42 × 0.0034 = 0.14 pts

Rare

Source

4 in this filtered list
Holy Shroud Cloth · iLvl 32 · Req. 27 · Other drop Key stats: 11 Spell damage6 Spirit40 Armor
12.14
Large Solid ChestObject loot · 0.1%

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 11 × 0.9655 = 10.62 pts
  • Spirit: 6 × 0.2312 = 1.39 pts
  • Armor: 40 × 0.0034 = 0.14 pts

Rare

35 sources

Large Solid ChestObject loot · 0.1%
Solid ChestObject loot · <0.1%
Forsaken InfiltratorNPC drop · <0.1% · Ashenvale
Xavian FelswornNPC drop · <0.1% · Ashenvale
Silithid SearcherNPC drop · <0.1% · Thousand Needles
Nightbane Dark RunnerNPC drop · <0.1% · Duskwood
Kolkar DestroyerNPC drop · <0.1% · Desolace
Scarlet ScryerNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery
All 35 sources
5 in this filtered list
Totemic Leather Hood Leather · iLvl 25 · Req. 20 · Crafted Key stats: 9 Spell power10 Stamina76 Armor
11.64

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 9 × 0.9655 = 8.69 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.2695 = 2.70 pts
  • Armor: 76 × 0.0034 = 0.26 pts

Rare

Source

6 in this filtered list
Filigreed Pristine Circlet Cloth · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Crafted Key stats: 8 Spell damage12 Stamina38 Armor
11.09
TailoringCrafted

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 8 × 0.9655 = 7.72 pts
  • Stamina: 12 × 0.2695 = 3.23 pts
  • Armor: 38 × 0.0034 = 0.13 pts

Rare

Source

TailoringCrafted
7 in this filtered list
Silk Headband Cloth · iLvl 32 · Req. 27 · Crafted Key stats: 9 Spell power8 Stamina36 Armor
10.97
TailoringCrafted

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 9 × 0.9655 = 8.69 pts
  • Stamina: 8 × 0.2695 = 2.16 pts
  • Armor: 36 × 0.0034 = 0.12 pts

Uncommon

Source

TailoringCrafted
8 in this filtered list
Sorrow's Shroud Cloth · iLvl 29 · Req. 24 · Other drop Key stats: 5 Spell damage3 Mana per 5 sec11 Stamina
10.92

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 5 × 0.9655 = 4.83 pts
  • Mana per 5 sec: 3 × 1 = 3.00 pts
  • Stamina: 11 × 0.2695 = 2.96 pts
  • Armor: 38 × 0.0034 = 0.13 pts

Rare

Source

9 in this filtered list
Wisdom's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 7 Spell damage13 Stamina84 Armor
10.55

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 7 × 0.9655 = 6.76 pts
  • Stamina: 13 × 0.2695 = 3.50 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.0034 = 0.29 pts

Rare

12 sources

Aggem ThorncurseNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Charlga RazorflankNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Overlord RamtuskNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Kam DeepfuryNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
Aku'maiNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Dextren WardNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
Bazil ThreddNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
GelihastNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
All 12 sources
10 in this filtered list
Wisdom's Leather Hood Leather · iLvl 25 · Req. 20 · Crafted Key stats: 6 Spell damage10 Stamina76 Armor
8.75

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 6 × 0.9655 = 5.79 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.2695 = 2.70 pts
  • Armor: 76 × 0.0034 = 0.26 pts

Rare

Source

11 in this filtered list
Pristine Circlet Cloth · iLvl 25 · Req. 20 · Crafted Key stats: 6 Spell damage10 Stamina35 Armor
8.61
TailoringCrafted

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 6 × 0.9655 = 5.79 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.2695 = 2.70 pts
  • Armor: 35 × 0.0034 = 0.12 pts

Rare

Source

TailoringCrafted
12 in this filtered list
Geomancer Headdress Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 4 Spell damage14 Spirit84 Armor
7.38
RoogugNPC drop · 1.2% · Razorfen Kraul

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 4 × 0.9655 = 3.86 pts
  • Spirit: 14 × 0.2312 = 3.24 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.0034 = 0.29 pts

Rare

Source

RoogugNPC drop · 1.2% · Razorfen Kraul
13 in this filtered list
Enchanter's Cowl Cloth · iLvl 33 · Req. 28 · Crafted Key stats: 6 Spell power10 Intellect37 Armor
6.46
TailoringCrafted

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 6 × 0.9655 = 5.79 pts
  • Intellect: 10 × 0.0541 = 0.54 pts
  • Armor: 37 × 0.0034 = 0.13 pts

Uncommon

Source

TailoringCrafted
14 in this filtered list
Stormrider's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 13 Stamina10 Spirit84 Armor
6.10

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 13 × 0.2695 = 3.50 pts
  • Spirit: 10 × 0.2312 = 2.31 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.0034 = 0.29 pts

Rare

11 sources

Dark Iron AmbassadorBoss drop · 0.3%
Overlord RamtuskNPC drop · <0.1%
GelihastNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Aku'maiNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Charlga RazorflankNPC drop · <0.1%
Kam DeepfuryNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
Dextren WardNPC drop · <0.1%
Interrogator VishasNPC drop · <0.1%
All 11 sources
15 in this filtered list
Stormrider's Leather Hood Leather · iLvl 25 · Req. 20 · Crafted Key stats: 10 Stamina9 Spirit76 Armor
5.03

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 10 × 0.2695 = 2.70 pts
  • Spirit: 9 × 0.2312 = 2.08 pts
  • Armor: 76 × 0.0034 = 0.26 pts

Rare

Source

16 in this filtered list
Filigreed Flame Circlet Cloth · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Crafted Key stats: 12 Stamina14 Fire spell power38 Armor
4.99
TailoringCrafted

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 12 × 0.2695 = 3.23 pts
  • Fire spell power: 14 × 0.1163 = 1.63 pts
  • Armor: 38 × 0.0034 = 0.13 pts

Rare

Source

TailoringCrafted
17 in this filtered list
Bright-Eye Goggles Cloth · iLvl 35 · Req. 30* · Crafted · Profession required Key stats: 9 Stamina9 Spirit38 Armor
4.64
EngineeringCrafted

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 9 × 0.2695 = 2.43 pts
  • Spirit: 9 × 0.2312 = 2.08 pts
  • Armor: 38 × 0.0034 = 0.13 pts

Uncommon · Profession required — check item requirements

Source

EngineeringCrafted
18 in this filtered list
Ringed Helm Leather · iLvl 31 · Req. 26 · Other drop Key stats: 9 Stamina8 Spirit77 Armor
4.54
Garneg CharskullNPC drop · 31% · Wetlands

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 9 × 0.2695 = 2.43 pts
  • Spirit: 8 × 0.2312 = 1.85 pts
  • Armor: 77 × 0.0034 = 0.26 pts

Uncommon

Source

Garneg CharskullNPC drop · 31% · Wetlands
19 in this filtered list
Trapper's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 13 Stamina10 Intellect84 Armor
4.33

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 13 × 0.2695 = 3.50 pts
  • Intellect: 10 × 0.0541 = 0.54 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.0034 = 0.29 pts

Rare

13 sources

Lorgus JettNPC drop · 0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
HamhockNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
Fallen ChampionNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery
Overlord RamtuskNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Charlga RazorflankNPC drop · <0.1%
Death Speaker JargbaNPC drop · <0.1%
GelihastNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
All 13 sources
20 in this filtered list
Flame Circlet Cloth · iLvl 25 · Req. 20 · Crafted Key stats: 10 Stamina11 Fire spell power35 Armor
4.09
TailoringCrafted

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 10 × 0.2695 = 2.70 pts
  • Fire spell power: 11 × 0.1163 = 1.28 pts
  • Armor: 35 × 0.0034 = 0.12 pts

Rare

Source

TailoringCrafted

Item stats from the WoW Forever game files; sources from data collected from the live game.

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