Shaman specialization

Enhancement Shaman in WoW Forever

Weapons empowered by elemental magic.

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

Tanking builds use the Enhancement talent tree. They are not a separate specialization.

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Level 35 · Damage in a group

How to play dungeons at level 35

Your combat loop

Press the first one that is ready.

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

Own loop from: Elemental level 14Enhancement level 18

Use Windfury Weapon. It does 12% more than Rockbiter Weapon and 14% more than Flametongue Weapon.

Blizzard’s November 10 hotfixes cut Stormstrike to 100% weapon damage on an 8 sec cooldown, Mental Dexterity to 33/66/100% of Intellect and Maelstrom Weapon to 6 to 10 procs a minute. The game files do not hold these yet, so this page still ranks with the old values. It updates when they do. Blizzard’s notes

  1. Stormstrike Every 6 sec

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 6 sec.

    19% of your damage
  2. Frost Shock Rank 2 Every 6 sec

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 6 sec.

    17% of your damage
  3. Lightning Bolt Rank 6 When it lights up

    Use it when Maelstrom Weapon makes it ready (free).

    4% of your damage
  4. Windfury Weapon Rank 1 Main hand

    Keep it on your main-hand weapon.

    22% of your damage
  5. Windfury Totem Rank 1 Totem

    Keep the totem down near you; it adds to your main-hand hits, on top of your weapon’s imbue.

    11% of your damage
  6. Searing Totem Rank 3 Totem

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

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

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

    23% 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 35

26 points at level 35: 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. Thundering Strikes 5/5 · levels 10–14 +5.1% damage
  2. Mental Dexterity 3/3 · levels 15–17 +18.6% damage
  3. Ancestral Knowledge 5/5 · levels 18–19, 24 and 33–34 +1.8% damage
  4. Shamanistic Focus 1/1 · level 20 +1% damage
  5. Elemental Weapons 3/3 · levels 21–23 +0.6% damage
  6. Stormstrike 1/1 · level 25 +48.2% damage
  7. Flurry 5/5 · levels 26–29 and 32 +3% damage
  8. Mental Quickness 2/2 · levels 30–31 +2.2% damage
  9. Maelstrom Weapon 1/5 · level 35 +4.3% damage

Every Shaman talent

Preliminary item rankings · Dungeons

Enhancement Shaman gear rankings

Weapon damage, imbues and shocks · Level 35 · Calculated defaults

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Where it comes from
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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
Corpseshroud Cloth · iLvl 40 · Req. 35 · Other drop Key stats: 19 Intellect7 Spell power5 Agility
22.08
Razorfen DownsZone loot
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 19 × 0.9327 = 17.72 pts
  • Spell power: 7 × 0.3163 = 2.21 pts
  • Agility: 5 × 0.389 = 1.95 pts
  • Armor: 47 × 0.0043 = 0.20 pts

Rare

Source

Razorfen DownsZone loot
2 in this filtered list
Enduring Cap Leather · iLvl 33 · Req. 28 · Other drop Key stats: 16 Intellect88 Armor
15.30
Splinter Fist EnslaverNPC drop · 0.2% · Duskwood · also from 42 other creatures
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 16 × 0.9327 = 14.92 pts
  • Armor: 88 × 0.0043 = 0.38 pts

Rare

47 sources

Splinter Fist EnslaverNPC drop · 0.2% · Duskwood · also from 42 other creatures
Large Iron Bound ChestObject loot · 0.1%
Alliance ChestObject loot · 0.1%
Gelkis ScoutNPC drop · <0.1% · Desolace
Large Solid ChestObject loot · <0.1%
Razorfen BattleguardNPC drop · <0.1%
Iron LockboxContainer loot · <0.1%
Forsaken InfiltratorNPC drop · <0.1% · Ashenvale
Dabyrie LaborerNPC drop · <0.1% · Arathi Highlands
All 47 sources
3 in this filtered list
Defender's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 12 Strength13 Stamina84 Armor
15.06
Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 12 × 0.9259 = 11.11 pts
  • Stamina: 13 × 0.2761 = 3.59 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.0043 = 0.36 pts

Rare

15 sources

Lorgus JettNPC drop · 0.3% · Blackfathom Deeps
Charlga RazorflankNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Aggem ThorncurseNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Bazil ThreddNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
Aku'maiNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Old Serra'kisNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
All 15 sources
4 in this filtered list
Wild Headdress Leather · iLvl 39 · Req. 34* · Quest · Alliance only Key stats: 11 Intellect12 Spell power88 Armor
14.43

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 11 × 0.9327 = 10.26 pts
  • Spell power: 12 × 0.3163 = 3.80 pts
  • Armor: 88 × 0.0043 = 0.38 pts

Uncommon

Source

5 in this filtered list
Augural Shroud Cloth · iLvl 39 · Req. 34 · Other drop Key stats: 10 Intellect11 Spell power5 Stamina
14.37
Nether SorceressNPC drop · 1.4% · Desolace
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 10 × 0.9327 = 9.33 pts
  • Spell power: 11 × 0.3163 = 3.48 pts
  • Stamina: 5 × 0.2761 = 1.38 pts
  • Armor: 42 × 0.0043 = 0.18 pts

Uncommon

Source

Nether SorceressNPC drop · 1.4% · Desolace
6 in this filtered list
Dokebi Hat Leather · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Other drop Key stats: 11 Intellect4 Strength83 Armor
14.32
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 11 × 0.9327 = 10.26 pts
  • Strength: 4 × 0.9259 = 3.70 pts
  • Armor: 83 × 0.0043 = 0.36 pts

Uncommon

54 sources

Withered WarriorNPC drop · 0.2% · Razorfen Downs
Withered ReaverNPC drop · 0.2% · Razorfen Downs
Tomb FiendNPC drop · 0.1% · Razorfen Downs
Razorfen BattleguardNPC drop · <0.1%
Whirlwind StormwalkerNPC drop · <0.1% · Desolace
Death's Head CultistNPC drop · <0.1%
All 54 sources
7 in this filtered list
Craftsman's Monocle Cloth · iLvl 37 · Req. 32 · Crafted · Profession required Key stats: 15 Intellect40 Armor
14.16
EngineeringCrafted
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 15 × 0.9327 = 13.99 pts
  • Armor: 40 × 0.0043 = 0.17 pts

Uncommon · Profession required — check item requirements

Source

EngineeringCrafted
8 in this filtered list
Trapper's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 10 Intellect13 Stamina84 Armor
13.28
Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 10 × 0.9327 = 9.33 pts
  • Stamina: 13 × 0.2761 = 3.59 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.0043 = 0.36 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
9 in this filtered list
Cowl of Necromancy Cloth · iLvl 36 · Req. 31 · Other drop Key stats: 15 Intellect39 Armor-5 Stamina
12.78
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 15 × 0.9327 = 13.99 pts
  • Armor: 39 × 0.0043 = 0.17 pts
  • Stamina: -5 × 0.2761 = -1.38 pts

Uncommon

Source

10 in this filtered list
Insignia Cap Leather · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Other drop Key stats: 11 Intellect7 Stamina83 Armor
12.55
Large Iron Bound ChestObject loot · 0.6%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 11 × 0.9327 = 10.26 pts
  • Stamina: 7 × 0.2761 = 1.93 pts
  • Armor: 83 × 0.0043 = 0.36 pts

Uncommon

114 sources

Large Iron Bound ChestObject loot · 0.6%
Large Solid ChestObject loot · 0.6%
Iron LockboxContainer loot · 0.5%
Redridge ScoutWorld drop · 0.2%
Scarlet MonkNPC drop · 0.2% · Scarlet Monastery
Forsaken BodyguardNPC drop · 0.1%
All 114 sources
11 in this filtered list
Stonecloth Circlet Cloth · iLvl 38 · Req. 33 · Other drop Key stats: 10 Intellect3 Strength41 Armor
12.28
Ambassador BloodrageNPC drop · 0.8% · The Barrens
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 10 × 0.9327 = 9.33 pts
  • Strength: 3 × 0.9259 = 2.78 pts
  • Armor: 41 × 0.0043 = 0.18 pts

Uncommon

43 sources

Ambassador BloodrageNPC drop · 0.8% · The Barrens
Frozen SoulNPC drop · 0.2% · Razorfen Downs
Thorn Eater GhoulNPC drop · 0.2% · Razorfen Downs
Boneflayer GhoulNPC drop · 0.2% · Razorfen Downs
Skeletal SummonerNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Downs
Sul'lithuz BroodlingNPC drop · <0.1% · Zul'Farrak
Freezing SpiritNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Downs
Tomb ReaverNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Downs
All 43 sources
12 in this filtered list
Aurora Cowl Cloth · iLvl 39 · Req. 34 · Other drop Key stats: 10 Intellect10 Stamina42 Armor
12.27
Reginald HolmsbyWorld drop · 7.7% · also from 111 other creatures
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 10 × 0.9327 = 9.33 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.2761 = 2.76 pts
  • Armor: 42 × 0.0043 = 0.18 pts

Uncommon

118 sources

Reginald HolmsbyWorld drop · 7.7% · also from 111 other creatures
Krol'dok BruteNPC drop · 1%
Champion of the DeepNPC drop · 0.9%
Strong Iron LockboxContainer loot · 0.9%
Large Solid ChestObject loot · 0.8%
Large Iron Bound ChestObject loot · 0.7%
Brinescale ExplorerNPC drop · 0.6%
Hoard of the Black DragonflightContainer loot · 0.5%
Brinescale SorceressNPC drop · 0.4%
Venomweb SpitterWorld drop · 0.4%
All 118 sources
13 in this filtered list
Expert Goldminer's Helmet Leather · iLvl 40 · Req. 35 · Other drop Key stats: 1.1% Expertise7 Agility8 Stamina
11.73
Digmaster ShovelphlangeNPC drop · 100% · Badlands
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Expertise: 11 rating (1.1%) × 0.579 = 6.37 pts
  • Agility: 7 × 0.389 = 2.72 pts
  • Stamina: 8 × 0.2761 = 2.21 pts
  • Armor: 99 × 0.0043 = 0.43 pts

Rare

Source

Digmaster ShovelphlangeNPC drop · 100% · Badlands
14 in this filtered list
Enchanter's Cowl Cloth · iLvl 33 · Req. 28 · Crafted Key stats: 10 Intellect6 Spell power37 Armor
11.38
TailoringCrafted
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 10 × 0.9327 = 9.33 pts
  • Spell power: 6 × 0.3163 = 1.90 pts
  • Armor: 37 × 0.0043 = 0.16 pts

Uncommon

Source

TailoringCrafted
15 in this filtered list
Nightsky Cowl Cloth · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Other drop Key stats: 12 Intellect38 Armor
11.36
Large Iron Bound ChestObject loot · 1.7%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 12 × 0.9327 = 11.19 pts
  • Armor: 38 × 0.0043 = 0.16 pts

Uncommon

112 sources

Large Iron Bound ChestObject loot · 1.7%
Large Solid ChestObject loot · 0.8%
Iron LockboxContainer loot · 0.6%
Scarlet MonkNPC drop · 0.2% · Scarlet Monastery
All 112 sources
16 in this filtered list
Cloudy Windraveled Cover Leather · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Crafted Key stats: 9 Intellect9 Stamina83 Armor
11.24
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 9 × 0.9327 = 8.39 pts
  • Stamina: 9 × 0.2761 = 2.48 pts
  • Armor: 83 × 0.0043 = 0.36 pts

Uncommon

Source

17 in this filtered list
Azure Windraveled Cover Leather · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Crafted Key stats: 9 Intellect9 Stamina83 Armor
11.24
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 9 × 0.9327 = 8.39 pts
  • Stamina: 9 × 0.2761 = 2.48 pts
  • Armor: 83 × 0.0043 = 0.36 pts

Uncommon

Source

18 in this filtered list
Resilient Cap Cloth · iLvl 33 · Req. 28 · Other drop Key stats: 11 Intellect2 Agility37 Armor
11.20
Galak Flame GuardNPC drop · 0.3% · Thousand Needles · also from 60 other creatures
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 11 × 0.9327 = 10.26 pts
  • Agility: 2 × 0.389 = 0.78 pts
  • Armor: 37 × 0.0043 = 0.16 pts

Uncommon

61 sources

Galak Flame GuardNPC drop · 0.3% · Thousand Needles · also from 60 other creatures
Death's Head CultistNPC drop · 0.3%
Razorfen ThornweaverNPC drop · 0.2%
Razorfen BattleguardNPC drop · 0.2%
Gelkis EarthcallerNPC drop · <0.1% · Desolace
Quilguard ChampionNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Kolkar Battle LordNPC drop · <0.1% · Desolace
Gelkis WindchaserNPC drop · <0.1% · Desolace
All 61 sources
19 in this filtered list
Cloudy Gustwoven Hood Leather · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Crafted Key stats: 9 Strength9 Stamina83 Armor
11.17
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 9 × 0.9259 = 8.33 pts
  • Stamina: 9 × 0.2761 = 2.48 pts
  • Armor: 83 × 0.0043 = 0.36 pts

Uncommon

Source

20 in this filtered list
Azure Gustwoven Hood Leather · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Crafted Key stats: 9 Strength9 Stamina83 Armor
11.17
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 9 × 0.9259 = 8.33 pts
  • Stamina: 9 × 0.2761 = 2.48 pts
  • Armor: 83 × 0.0043 = 0.36 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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