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 55 · Damage in a group

How to play dungeons at level 55

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 8% more than Rockbiter Weapon and 10% 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. Rage of the Farseer Cooldown · every 3 min

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 180 sec. It raises the rest.

  2. Stormstrike Every 6 sec

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 6 sec.

    14% of your damage
  3. Earth Shock Rank 6 Every 5 sec

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 5 sec.

    26% of your damage
  4. Lightning Bolt Rank 9 When it lights up

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

    5% of your damage
  5. Windfury Weapon Rank 3 Main hand

    Keep it on your main-hand weapon.

    22% of your damage
  6. Windfury Totem Rank 3 Totem

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

    10% of your damage
  7. Searing Totem Rank 5 Totem

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

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

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

    19% 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. Rage of the Farseer is off the global cooldown, so it has no line and goes alongside.

In the gaps
Lightning Bolt

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
Point order: when each point goes in
  1. Thundering Strikes 5/5 · levels 10–14 +4.4% damage
  2. Mental Dexterity 3/3 · levels 15–17 +14.3% damage
  3. Ancestral Knowledge 5/5 · levels 18–19, 24 and 33–34 +1.5% damage
  4. Shamanistic Focus 1/1 · level 20 +0.8% damage
  5. Elemental Weapons 3/3 · levels 21–23 +1.3% damage
  6. Stormstrike 1/1 · level 25 +46.7% damage
  7. Flurry 5/5 · levels 26–29 and 32 +4% damage
  8. Mental Quickness 2/2 · levels 30–31 +2.4% damage
  9. Maelstrom Weapon 3/5 · levels 35 and 38–39 +5.5% damage
  10. Improved Stormstrike 2/2 · levels 36–37 not counted here
  11. Rage of the Farseer 1/1 · level 40 +1.8% damage
  12. Concussion 5/5 · levels 41–45 +1.5% damage
  13. Reverberation 5/5 · levels 46–50 +4.5% damage
  14. Convection 5/5 · levels 51–55 not counted here

Every Shaman talent

Preliminary item rankings · Dungeons

Enhancement Shaman gear rankings

Weapon damage, imbues and shocks · Level 55 · 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
Mask of the Unforgiven Leather · iLvl 57 · Req. 52 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 2.0% Hit1.0% Critical strike13 Stamina
28.69
The UnforgivenBoss drop · 38% · Stratholme

Score breakdown

  • Hit: 20 rating (2.0%) × 1 = 20.00 pts
  • Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.448 = 6.27 pts
  • Stamina: 13 × 0.1599 = 2.08 pts
  • Armor: 132 × 0.0026 = 0.34 pts

Rare

Source

The UnforgivenBoss drop · 38% · Stratholme
2 in this filtered list
Coif of The Five Thunders Mail · iLvl 60 · Req. 55* · Quest · Horde only Key stats: 21 Intellect1.0% Critical strike22 Stamina
26.17

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 21 × 0.5737 = 12.05 pts
  • Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.448 = 6.27 pts
  • Stamina: 22 × 0.1599 = 3.52 pts
  • Spell power: 14 × 0.2508 = 3.51 pts
  • Armor: 314 × 0.0026 = 0.82 pts

Epic

Source

3 in this filtered list
Chief Architect's Monocle Cloth · iLvl 55 · Req. 50 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 24 Intellect1.0% Hit10 Stamina
25.53

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 24 × 0.5737 = 13.77 pts
  • Hit: 10 rating (1.0%) × 1 = 10.00 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.1599 = 1.60 pts
  • Armor: 64 × 0.0026 = 0.17 pts

Rare

Source

4 in this filtered list
Braincage Mail · iLvl 52 · Req. 47 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 20 Intellect1.0% Hit5 Stamina
22.93
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 20 × 0.5737 = 11.47 pts
  • Hit: 10 rating (1.0%) × 1 = 10.00 pts
  • Stamina: 5 × 0.1599 = 0.80 pts
  • Armor: 253 × 0.0026 = 0.66 pts

Rare

5 in this filtered list
Eye of Theradras Cloth · iLvl 54 · Req. 49 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 19 Intellect1.0% Critical strike10 Stamina
18.94
Princess TheradrasNPC drop · 20% · Maraudon

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 19 × 0.5737 = 10.90 pts
  • Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.448 = 6.27 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.1599 = 1.60 pts
  • Armor: 63 × 0.0026 = 0.16 pts

Rare

Source

Princess TheradrasNPC drop · 20% · Maraudon
6 in this filtered list
Ragefury Eyepatch Leather · iLvl 57 · Req. 52 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 2.0% Critical strike6 Strength10 Stamina
17.72

Score breakdown

  • Critical strike: 28 rating (2.0%) × 0.448 = 12.54 pts
  • Strength: 6 × 0.5382 = 3.23 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.1599 = 1.60 pts
  • Armor: 132 × 0.0026 = 0.34 pts

Rare

Source

7 in this filtered list
Carrion Scorpid Helm Mail · iLvl 60 · Req. 55 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 1.0% Hit18 Spell power14 Stamina
17.43
Gordok TributeObject loot · 18% · Dire Maul

Score breakdown

  • Hit: 10 rating (1.0%) × 1 = 10.00 pts
  • Spell power: 18 × 0.2508 = 4.51 pts
  • Stamina: 14 × 0.1599 = 2.24 pts
  • Armor: 262 × 0.0026 = 0.68 pts

Uncommon

2 sources

Gordok TributeObject loot · 18% · Dire Maul
8 in this filtered list
Horns of Eranikus Mail · iLvl 56 · Req. 51 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 27 Intellect4 Spell damage271 Armor
17.20
Shade of EranikusNPC drop · 31% · Sunken Temple

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 27 × 0.5737 = 15.49 pts
  • Spell power: 4 × 0.2508 = 1.00 pts
  • Armor: 271 × 0.0026 = 0.70 pts

Rare

Source

Shade of EranikusNPC drop · 31% · Sunken Temple
9 in this filtered list
Defias Enforcer's Mask Leather · iLvl 53 · Req. 48 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 30 Attack power1.0% Expertise20 Stamina
16.76
Alcaz JailerNPC drop · 22%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Attack power: 30 × 0.2691 = 8.07 pts
  • Expertise: 10 rating (1.0%) × 0.5169 = 5.17 pts
  • Stamina: 20 × 0.1599 = 3.20 pts
  • Armor: 124 × 0.0026 = 0.32 pts

Rare

4 sources

Alcaz JailerNPC drop · 22%
Slavering HoundNPC drop · 3.3%
Strashaz SoldierNPC drop · 2.1%
Alcaz PrisonZone loot
10 in this filtered list
Red Mageweave Headband Cloth · iLvl 48 · Req. 43 · Crafted Key stats: 20 Intellect19 Spell power51 Armor
16.37
TailoringCrafted
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 20 × 0.5737 = 11.47 pts
  • Spell power: 19 × 0.2508 = 4.77 pts
  • Armor: 51 × 0.0026 = 0.13 pts

Uncommon

Source

TailoringCrafted
11 in this filtered list
Soulcatcher Halo Cloth · iLvl 51 · Req. 46 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 25 Intellect6 Spell damage59 Armor
16.00
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 25 × 0.5737 = 14.34 pts
  • Spell power: 6 × 0.2508 = 1.50 pts
  • Armor: 59 × 0.0026 = 0.15 pts

Rare

12 in this filtered list
Soothsayer's Headdress Leather · iLvl 52 · Req. 47 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 15 Intellect23 Spell power7 Stamina
15.81
Celebras the CursedNPC drop · 41% · Maraudon

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 15 × 0.5737 = 8.61 pts
  • Spell power: 23 × 0.2508 = 5.77 pts
  • Stamina: 7 × 0.1599 = 1.12 pts
  • Armor: 122 × 0.0026 = 0.32 pts

Rare

Source

Celebras the CursedNPC drop · 41% · Maraudon
13 in this filtered list
Helm of Narv Mail · iLvl 59 · Req. 54 · Other drop Key stats: 22 Attack power32 Stamina18 Agility
15.78
Blackthorne AdeptNPC drop · 100% · Mount Hyjal · also from 86 other creatures
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Attack power: 22 × 0.2691 = 5.92 pts
  • Stamina: 32 × 0.1599 = 5.12 pts
  • Agility: 18 × 0.2189 = 3.94 pts
  • Armor: 309 × 0.0026 = 0.80 pts

Epic

87 sources

Blackthorne AdeptNPC drop · 100% · Mount Hyjal · also from 86 other creatures
Crimson DefenderNPC drop · <0.1% · Stratholme
Risen BonewarderNPC drop · <0.1% · Scholomance
Rotting HighborneNPC drop · <0.1% · Dire Maul
All 87 sources
14 in this filtered list
Embrace of the Lycan Leather · iLvl 49 · Req. 44 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 32 Attack power8 Strength16 Stamina
15.78
Chief Ukorz SandscalpBoss drop · 20% · Zul'Farrak

Score breakdown

  • Attack power: 32 × 0.2691 = 8.61 pts
  • Strength: 8 × 0.5382 = 4.31 pts
  • Stamina: 16 × 0.1599 = 2.56 pts
  • Armor: 117 × 0.0026 = 0.30 pts

Rare

Source

Chief Ukorz SandscalpBoss drop · 20% · Zul'Farrak
15 in this filtered list
Runecloth Headband Cloth · iLvl 59 · Req. 54 · Crafted Key stats: 20 Intellect15 Spell power62 Armor
15.40
TailoringCrafted
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 20 × 0.5737 = 11.47 pts
  • Spell power: 15 × 0.2508 = 3.76 pts
  • Armor: 62 × 0.0026 = 0.16 pts

Uncommon

Source

TailoringCrafted
16 in this filtered list
Dragonskin Cowl Cloth · iLvl 60 · Req. 55 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 15 Intellect18 Spell power12 Stamina
15.22
GythNPC drop · 14% · Blackrock Spire

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 15 × 0.5737 = 8.61 pts
  • Spell power: 18 × 0.2508 = 4.51 pts
  • Stamina: 12 × 0.1599 = 1.92 pts
  • Armor: 69 × 0.0026 = 0.18 pts

Rare

Source

GythNPC drop · 14% · Blackrock Spire
17 in this filtered list
Raging Berserker's Helm Mail · iLvl 42 · Req. 37 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 13 Strength1.0% Critical strike8 Stamina
15.10
HerodNPC drop · 33% · Scarlet Monastery

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 13 × 0.5382 = 7.00 pts
  • Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.448 = 6.27 pts
  • Stamina: 8 × 0.1599 = 1.28 pts
  • Armor: 213 × 0.0026 = 0.55 pts

Rare

Source

HerodNPC drop · 33% · Scarlet Monastery
18 in this filtered list
Undying Headdress Mail · iLvl 48 · Req. 43 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 26 Attack power8 Intellect17 Stamina
14.92

Score breakdown

  • Attack power: 26 × 0.2691 = 7.00 pts
  • Intellect: 8 × 0.5737 = 4.59 pts
  • Stamina: 17 × 0.1599 = 2.72 pts
  • Armor: 235 × 0.0026 = 0.61 pts

Rare

Source

19 in this filtered list
Runic Leather Headband Leather · iLvl 58 · Req. 53 · Crafted Key stats: 20 Intellect12 Spell power122 Armor
14.80
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 20 × 0.5737 = 11.47 pts
  • Spell power: 12 × 0.2508 = 3.01 pts
  • Armor: 122 × 0.0026 = 0.32 pts

Uncommon

Source

20 in this filtered list
Crimson Felt Hat Cloth · iLvl 59 · Req. 54 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 30 Spell power10 Intellect8 Stamina
14.72
Magistrate BarthilasNPC drop · 25% · Stratholme

Score breakdown

  • Spell power: 30 × 0.2508 = 7.52 pts
  • Intellect: 10 × 0.5737 = 5.74 pts
  • Stamina: 8 × 0.1599 = 1.28 pts
  • Armor: 68 × 0.0026 = 0.18 pts

Rare

Source

Magistrate BarthilasNPC drop · 25% · Stratholme

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