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Shaman specialization

Enhancement Shaman in WoW Forever

Weapons empowered by elemental magic.

  • Your role: Melee damage
  • Class guides to level 30
  • Class notes checked

Tanking builds are reported within Enhancement. They are not a separate specialization, and their viability remains under review.

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Level 30 · Combat priorities

How to play at level 30

Your combat loop

Press the first one that is ready.

Use Windfury Weapon. It does 20% more than Flametongue Weapon and 22% more than Rockbiter Weapon.

  1. Stormstrike Every 6 sec

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 6 sec.

    19% of your damage
  2. Earth Shock Every 6 sec

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 6 sec.

    16% of your damage
  3. Windfury Weapon Main hand

    Keep it on your main-hand weapon.

    28% of your damage
  4. Auto attack All the time

    Your weapon swings on its own. Stay in melee range.

    36% 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.

All the time
Windfury WeaponAuto attack

How MaxDPS works this out

Talents at level 30

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.

· of 21 points spent

Unspent Talents
Point order: when each point goes in
  1. Thundering Strikes 5/5 · levels 10–14 +5.6% damage
  2. Mental Dexterity 3/3 · levels 15–17 +17.5% damage
  3. Ancestral Knowledge 3/5 · levels 18–19 and 24 +0.9% damage
  4. Shamanistic Focus 1/1 · level 20 +4.4% damage
  5. Elemental Weapons 3/3 · levels 21–23 +0.5% damage
  6. Stormstrike 1/1 · level 25 +40.8% damage
  7. Flurry 4/5 · levels 26–29 +3.1% damage
  8. Mental Quickness 1/2 · level 30 +0.7% damage

Every Shaman talent

Preliminary item rankings

Enhancement Shaman gear rankings

Weapon damage, imbues and shocks · Level 30 · Solo & quests · Calculated defaults

Head

72 items matching this build · Updating…

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 Key stats Score (pts) Where to get it Actions
1 in this filtered list
Defender's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop
  • 12 Strength
  • 13 Stamina
  • 84 Armor
17.61

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 12 × 0.9508 = 11.41 pts
  • Stamina: 13 × 0.4255 = 5.53 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.008 = 0.67 pts

Rare

14 sources

Lorgus JettNPC drop · 0.3% · Blackfathom Deeps
Aggem ThorncurseNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Bazil ThreddNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
Aku'maiNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Charlga RazorflankNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Old Serra'kisNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
All 14 sources
2 in this filtered list
Enduring Cap Leather · iLvl 33 · Req. 28 · Other drop
  • 16 Intellect
  • 7 Spirit
  • 88 Armor
14.86
Burning Blade ReaverNPC drop · 1.3% · Desolace

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 16 × 0.8361 = 13.38 pts
  • Spirit: 7 × 0.1108 = 0.78 pts
  • Armor: 88 × 0.008 = 0.70 pts

Rare

59 sources

Burning Blade ReaverNPC drop · 1.3% · Desolace
Slitherblade MyrmidonNPC drop · 0.9% · Desolace
Razorfen BattleguardNPC drop · 0.4%
Scorpashi LasherNPC drop · 0.3% · Desolace
Splinter Fist EnslaverNPC drop · 0.2% · Duskwood
Cleft ScorpidNPC drop · 0.2% · Uldaman
All 59 sources
3 in this filtered list
Trapper's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop
  • 10 Intellect
  • 13 Stamina
  • 84 Armor
14.56

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 10 × 0.8361 = 8.36 pts
  • Stamina: 13 × 0.4255 = 5.53 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.008 = 0.67 pts

Rare

11 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
GelihastNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Kam DeepfuryNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
All 11 sources
4 in this filtered list
Dokebi Hat Leather · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Other drop
  • 11 Intellect
  • 4 Strength
  • 83 Armor
14.22
Big WillNPC drop · 8.7% · The Barrens

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 11 × 0.8361 = 9.20 pts
  • Strength: 4 × 0.9508 = 3.80 pts
  • Armor: 83 × 0.008 = 0.66 pts
  • Spirit: 5 × 0.1108 = 0.55 pts

Uncommon

60 sources

Big WillNPC drop · 8.7% · The Barrens
Ambassador MalcinNPC drop · 6.3% · The Barrens
Whirlwind RipperNPC drop · 2% · Desolace
Magram MarauderNPC drop · 0.7% · Desolace
Gelkis WindchaserNPC drop · 0.2% · Desolace
Withered WarriorNPC drop · 0.2% · Razorfen Downs
Withered ReaverNPC drop · 0.2% · Razorfen Downs
All 60 sources
5 in this filtered list
Cloudy Gustwoven Hood Leather · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Crafted
  • 9 Strength
  • 9 Stamina
  • 83 Armor
13.05

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 9 × 0.9508 = 8.56 pts
  • Stamina: 9 × 0.4255 = 3.83 pts
  • Armor: 83 × 0.008 = 0.66 pts

Uncommon

Source

6 in this filtered list
Azure Gustwoven Hood Leather · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Crafted
  • 9 Strength
  • 9 Stamina
  • 83 Armor
13.05

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 9 × 0.9508 = 8.56 pts
  • Stamina: 9 × 0.4255 = 3.83 pts
  • Armor: 83 × 0.008 = 0.66 pts

Uncommon

Source

7 in this filtered list
Insignia Cap Leather · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Other drop
  • 11 Intellect
  • 7 Stamina
  • 83 Armor
12.84

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 11 × 0.8361 = 9.20 pts
  • Stamina: 7 × 0.4255 = 2.98 pts
  • Armor: 83 × 0.008 = 0.66 pts

Uncommon

113 sources

Large Iron Bound ChestObject loot · 0.6%
Iron LockboxContainer loot · 0.5%
Large Solid ChestObject loot · 0.2%
Scarlet MonkNPC drop · 0.2% · Scarlet Monastery
Forsaken BodyguardNPC drop · 0.1%
All 113 sources
8 in this filtered list
Defender's Leather Hood Leather · iLvl 25 · Req. 20 · Crafted
  • 8 Strength
  • 10 Stamina
  • 76 Armor
12.47

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 8 × 0.9508 = 7.61 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.4255 = 4.26 pts
  • Armor: 76 × 0.008 = 0.61 pts

Rare

Source

9 in this filtered list
Cloudy Windraveled Cover Leather · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Crafted
  • 9 Intellect
  • 9 Stamina
  • 83 Armor
12.02

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 9 × 0.8361 = 7.52 pts
  • Stamina: 9 × 0.4255 = 3.83 pts
  • Armor: 83 × 0.008 = 0.66 pts

Uncommon

Source

10 in this filtered list
Azure Windraveled Cover Leather · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Crafted
  • 9 Intellect
  • 9 Stamina
  • 83 Armor
12.02

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 9 × 0.8361 = 7.52 pts
  • Stamina: 9 × 0.4255 = 3.83 pts
  • Armor: 83 × 0.008 = 0.66 pts

Uncommon

Source

11 in this filtered list
Cloudy Stormsewn Cowl Cloth · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Crafted
  • 9 Intellect
  • 9 Stamina
  • 38 Armor
11.66
TailoringCrafted

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 9 × 0.8361 = 7.52 pts
  • Stamina: 9 × 0.4255 = 3.83 pts
  • Armor: 38 × 0.008 = 0.30 pts

Uncommon

Source

TailoringCrafted
12 in this filtered list
Azure Stormsewn Cowl Cloth · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Crafted
  • 9 Intellect
  • 9 Stamina
  • 38 Armor
11.66
TailoringCrafted

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 9 × 0.8361 = 7.52 pts
  • Stamina: 9 × 0.4255 = 3.83 pts
  • Armor: 38 × 0.008 = 0.30 pts

Uncommon

Source

TailoringCrafted
13 in this filtered list
Trapper's Leather Hood Leather · iLvl 25 · Req. 20 · Crafted
  • 8 Intellect
  • 10 Stamina
  • 76 Armor
11.55

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 8 × 0.8361 = 6.69 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.4255 = 4.26 pts
  • Armor: 76 × 0.008 = 0.61 pts

Rare

Source

14 in this filtered list
Ruffled Chaplet Leather · iLvl 34 · Req. 29 · Other drop
  • 8 Intellect
  • 9 Stamina
  • 81 Armor
11.17

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 8 × 0.8361 = 6.69 pts
  • Stamina: 9 × 0.4255 = 3.83 pts
  • Armor: 81 × 0.008 = 0.65 pts

Uncommon

Source

15 in this filtered list
Nightsky Cowl Cloth · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Other drop
  • 12 Intellect
  • 5 Spirit
  • 38 Armor
10.89
AlinaNPC drop · 8.3% · Alterac Mountains

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 12 × 0.8361 = 10.03 pts
  • Spirit: 5 × 0.1108 = 0.55 pts
  • Armor: 38 × 0.008 = 0.30 pts

Uncommon

115 sources

AlinaNPC drop · 8.3% · Alterac Mountains
Large Solid ChestObject loot · 2%
Large Iron Bound ChestObject loot · 1%
Forsaken BodyguardNPC drop · 0.8%
Iron LockboxContainer loot · 0.6%
Crowd Pummeler 9-60NPC drop · 0.3% · Gnomeregan
Scarlet MonkNPC drop · 0.2% · Scarlet Monastery
All 115 sources
16 in this filtered list
Resilient Cap Cloth · iLvl 33 · Req. 28 · Other drop
  • 11 Intellect
  • 2 Agility
  • 4 Spirit
10.75

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 11 × 0.8361 = 9.20 pts
  • Agility: 2 × 0.4048 = 0.81 pts
  • Spirit: 4 × 0.1108 = 0.44 pts
  • Armor: 37 × 0.008 = 0.30 pts

Uncommon

66 sources

Enraged Reef CrawlerNPC drop · 0.3% · Desolace
Death's Head CultistNPC drop · 0.3%
Razorfen ThornweaverNPC drop · 0.2%
Razorfen BattleguardNPC drop · 0.2%
Hatefury ShadowstalkerNPC drop · 0.1% · Desolace
Withered WarriorNPC drop · 0.1% · Razorfen Downs
All 66 sources
17 in this filtered list
Tribal Worg Helm Leather · iLvl 34 · Req. 29 · Other drop
  • 7 Intellect
  • 8 Agility
  • 7 Spirit
10.51
FenrosNPC drop · 50% · Duskwood

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 7 × 0.8361 = 5.85 pts
  • Agility: 8 × 0.4048 = 3.24 pts
  • Spirit: 7 × 0.1108 = 0.78 pts
  • Armor: 81 × 0.008 = 0.65 pts

Uncommon

Source

FenrosNPC drop · 50% · Duskwood
18 in this filtered list
Brawler's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop
  • 13 Stamina
  • 10 Agility
  • 84 Armor
10.25

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 13 × 0.4255 = 5.53 pts
  • Agility: 10 × 0.4048 = 4.05 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.008 = 0.67 pts

Rare

17 sources

RoogugNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Lorgus JettNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
GelihastNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Charlga RazorflankNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
IronspineNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery
Aggem ThorncurseNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Aku'maiNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Dextren WardNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
All 17 sources
19 in this filtered list
Enchanter's Cowl Cloth · iLvl 33 · Req. 28 · Crafted
  • 10 Intellect
  • 6 Spell power
  • 37 Armor
10.04
TailoringCrafted

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 10 × 0.8361 = 8.36 pts
  • Spell power: 6 × 0.2297 = 1.38 pts
  • Armor: 37 × 0.008 = 0.30 pts

Uncommon

Source

TailoringCrafted
20 in this filtered list
Shadow Hood Cloth · iLvl 34 · Req. 29 · Crafted
  • 11 Intellect
  • 37 Armor
9.49
TailoringCrafted

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 11 × 0.8361 = 9.20 pts
  • Armor: 37 × 0.008 = 0.30 pts

Uncommon

Source

TailoringCrafted

Item stats from the WoW Forever game files; sources from Wowhead.