Shaman specialization

Restoration Shaman in WoW Forever

Group healing and totem support.

Your role: Healer
Class guides to level 30
Class notes checked Nov 4, 2026

Your character

Character level

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Level 60 · Healing priorities

How to play at level 60

Your combat loop

Heal deliberately
Use Healing Wave for substantial injury. Recover mana between pulls.
Support the group
Use support totems and Lesser Healing Wave for urgent healing. Deal damage only while healing is secure.
Mana Tide
If talented, use when the party can benefit from its mana recovery.
Chain Heal and Riptide
Use Chain Heal once trained for suitable grouped damage; add Riptide only if talented.

Levels 31–60 extend the level-30 class guides we draw on and have not been checked in play. Use trained spells and talents you chose. Talent milestones assume ordinary points; Legacy can move them earlier. Weights are editable MaxDPS estimates, not measured DPS or HPS.

Core ability focus

Class-compatible weapons and armor. Class proficiencies are assumed trained. Lower armor tiers remain available.

Default stat priorities

Mana per 5 sec1.20
Healing power1.00
Spell power1.00
Critical strike0.60
Haste0.60
Spirit0.50

Points per stat point, used for the gear scores below. Healing power and spell power both support healing; spell-damage-only bonuses do not.

Adjust stat priorities Starter defaults

Each reported stat × its weight, added together. Weights are tuning choices, not game coefficients. Ratings stay in source units; no percentage conversion is assumed. Changes last for this page visit.

Healing power Spell power Mana per 5 sec Intellect Spirit Critical strike Haste Stamina

Choosing gear at this level

Compare explicit healing power, mana sustain and survivability. Damage-only bonuses do not improve healing; Intellect is not automatically healing power. Missing tooltip details can understate healing stats; check the item’s current tooltip.

Wowhead’s level-30 Restoration Shaman guide · Current class changes

Preliminary item rankings

Restoration Shaman gear rankings

Direct and group healing · Level 60 · Dungeons · Starter defaults

Items your class can use at this level, scored with the stat priorities above. Scores are weighted points, not DPS gains. They do not simulate the combat loop.

Head

408 items matching this build · Updating…

My current head

Reviewed recommendations are not ready for this build and activity yet. Compare imported items below; missing evidence does not mean your current gear cannot be improved.

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Head items with imported stats, weighted scores and acquisition sources.
Rank	Item	Key stats	Score (pts)	Where to get it
1 in this filtered list	Soulcrusher Headpiece Mail · iLvl 98 · Req. 60 · Provisional stats	101 Healing power 3.0% Critical strike 2.0% Haste	145.80	Leonid Barthalomew the ReveredVendor · Eastern Plaguelands
Score breakdown Healing beyond spell power: 67 × 1 = 67.00 pts Spell power: 34 × 1 = 34.00 pts Critical strike: 42 rating (3.0%) × 0.6 = 25.20 pts Haste: 20 rating (2.0%) × 0.6 = 12.00 pts Intellect: 17 × 0.4 = 6.80 pts Stamina: 16 × 0.05 = 0.80 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. 2 sources Leonid Barthalomew the ReveredVendor · Eastern Plaguelands Bryon SteelbladeVendor · Eastern Plaguelands
2 in this filtered list	Living Crown Leather · iLvl 61 · Req. 56	73 Healing power 18 Intellect 14 Spirit	87.20	Living CrownCrafted
Score breakdown Healing beyond spell power: 48 × 1 = 48.00 pts Spell power: 25 × 1 = 25.00 pts Intellect: 18 × 0.4 = 7.20 pts Spirit: 14 × 0.5 = 7.00 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Living CrownCrafted
3 in this filtered list	Soulcrusher Crown Mail · iLvl 98 · Req. 60 · Provisional stats	51 Intellect 19 Spell power 2.0% Critical strike	69.05	Leonid Barthalomew the ReveredVendor · Eastern Plaguelands
Score breakdown Intellect: 51 × 0.4 = 20.40 pts Spell power: 19 × 1 = 19.00 pts Critical strike: 28 rating (2.0%) × 0.6 = 16.80 pts Haste: 20 rating (2.0%) × 0.6 = 12.00 pts Stamina: 17 × 0.05 = 0.85 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. 2 sources Leonid Barthalomew the ReveredVendor · Eastern Plaguelands Bryon SteelbladeVendor · Eastern Plaguelands
4 in this filtered list	Warlord's Mail Skullcap Mail · iLvl 74 · Req. 60 · Provisional stats	44 Healing power 1.0% Critical strike 17 Intellect	61.90	Lady PalanseerVendor · 13g 10s 27c
Score breakdown Healing beyond spell power: 29 × 1 = 29.00 pts Spell power: 15 × 1 = 15.00 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.6 = 8.40 pts Intellect: 17 × 0.4 = 6.80 pts Stamina: 54 × 0.05 = 2.70 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Lady PalanseerVendor · 13g 10s 27c
5 in this filtered list	Mooncloth Circlet Cloth · iLvl 62 · Req. 57	51 Healing power 15 Spirit 13 Stamina	59.15	Mooncloth CircletCrafted
Score breakdown Healing beyond spell power: 34 × 1 = 34.00 pts Spell power: 17 × 1 = 17.00 pts Spirit: 15 × 0.5 = 7.50 pts Stamina: 13 × 0.05 = 0.65 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Mooncloth CircletCrafted
6 in this filtered list	Crown of The Five Thunders Mail · iLvl 60 · Req. 55* · Provisional stats	33 Healing power 1.0% Critical strike 16 Spirit	57.00	MokvarVendor · 94g 73s 68c · Orgrimmar
Score breakdown Healing beyond spell power: 22 × 1 = 22.00 pts Spell power: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.6 = 8.40 pts Spirit: 16 × 0.5 = 8.00 pts Intellect: 17 × 0.4 = 6.80 pts Stamina: 16 × 0.05 = 0.80 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. 5 sources MokvarVendor · 94g 73s 68c · Orgrimmar DelianaVendor · 88g 88s 88c · Ironforge Ironforge GuardVendor · 100g · Ironforge Kor'kron EliteVendor · 100g · Orgrimmar Relief's Helm and Chestpiece SetContainer loot · 100%
7 in this filtered list	Sanctified Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 66 · Req. 60*	40 Healing power 19 Intellect 12 Spirit	54.30	Superior Armaments of Battle - Exalted Amongst the DawnQuest choice · Eastern Plaguelands
Score breakdown Healing beyond spell power: 27 × 1 = 27.00 pts Spell power: 13 × 1 = 13.00 pts Intellect: 19 × 0.4 = 7.60 pts Spirit: 12 × 0.5 = 6.00 pts Stamina: 14 × 0.05 = 0.70 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. 4 sources Superior Armaments of Battle - Exalted Amongst the DawnQuest choice · Eastern Plaguelands Superior Armaments of Battle - Revered Amongst the DawnQuest choice · Eastern Plaguelands Superior Armaments of Battle - Friend of the DawnQuest choice · Eastern Plaguelands Superior Armaments of Battle - Honored Amongst the DawnQuest choice · Eastern Plaguelands
8 in this filtered list	Bad Hat Cloth · iLvl 56 · Req. 51*	37 Healing power 17 Spirit 17 Intellect	52.30	Source pending
Score breakdown Healing beyond spell power: 25 × 1 = 25.00 pts Spell power: 12 × 1 = 12.00 pts Spirit: 17 × 0.5 = 8.50 pts Intellect: 17 × 0.4 = 6.80 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Source pending.
9 in this filtered list	Champion's Mail Skullcap Mail · iLvl 71 · Req. 60 · Provisional stats	31 Healing power 1.0% Critical strike 16 Intellect	50.00	Lady PalanseerVendor · 8g 75s 43c
Score breakdown Healing power: 31 × 1 = 31.00 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.6 = 8.40 pts Intellect: 16 × 0.4 = 6.40 pts Mana per 5 sec: 2 × 1.2 = 2.40 pts Stamina: 36 × 0.05 = 1.80 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Lady PalanseerVendor · 8g 75s 43c
10 in this filtered list	Earthenweave Crown Cloth · iLvl 61 · Req. 56	40 Healing power 18 Spirit	49.00	Earthenweave CrownCrafted
Score breakdown Healing beyond spell power: 26 × 1 = 26.00 pts Spell power: 14 × 1 = 14.00 pts Spirit: 18 × 0.5 = 9.00 pts Uncommon Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Earthenweave CrownCrafted
11 in this filtered list	Cassandra's Grace Cloth · iLvl 47 · Req. 42 · Provisional stats	44 Healing power 9 Spirit 7 Stamina	48.85	Emerald Encrusted ChestContainer loot · 2.8%
Score breakdown Healing beyond spell power: 29 × 1 = 29.00 pts Spell power: 15 × 1 = 15.00 pts Spirit: 9 × 0.5 = 4.50 pts Stamina: 7 × 0.05 = 0.35 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. 74 sources Emerald Encrusted ChestContainer loot · 2.8% Qiraji MajorNPC drop · 0.8% · Thousand Needles Gordunni WarlordNPC drop · 0.5% · Feralas Jade SludgeNPC drop · 0.5% · The Hinterlands Scorched GuardianNPC drop · 0.5% · Badlands Putridus SatyrNPC drop · 0.2% · Maraudon Anubisath WarbringerNPC drop · 0.2% · Thousand Needles Dark Iron SteamsmithNPC drop · 0.2% · Searing Gorge Centipaar StingerNPC drop · 0.1% Zanzil HunterNPC drop · 0.1% · Stranglethorn Vale All 74 sources
12 in this filtered list	Premier Warlord's Ringmail Helm Mail · iLvl 65 · Req. 60	33 Healing power 10 Spirit 11 Intellect	44.25	Source pending
Score breakdown Healing beyond spell power: 22 × 1 = 22.00 pts Spell power: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts Spirit: 10 × 0.5 = 5.00 pts Intellect: 11 × 0.4 = 4.40 pts Stamina: 37 × 0.05 = 1.85 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Source pending.
13 in this filtered list	Premier Field Marshal's Linkmail Helm Mail · iLvl 65 · Req. 60	33 Healing power 10 Spirit 11 Intellect	44.25	Source pending
Score breakdown Healing beyond spell power: 22 × 1 = 22.00 pts Spell power: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts Spirit: 10 × 0.5 = 5.00 pts Intellect: 11 × 0.4 = 4.40 pts Stamina: 37 × 0.05 = 1.85 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Source pending.
14 in this filtered list	Virtuous Crown Cloth · iLvl 60 · Req. 55*	11 Spell power 1.0% Critical strike 16 Spirit	42.20	Saving the Best for LastQuest reward · Orgrimmar
Score breakdown Spell power: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.6 = 8.40 pts Spirit: 16 × 0.5 = 8.00 pts Mana per 5 sec: 6 × 1.2 = 7.20 pts Intellect: 17 × 0.4 = 6.80 pts Stamina: 16 × 0.05 = 0.80 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. 2 sources Saving the Best for LastQuest reward · Orgrimmar Saving the Best for LastQuest reward · Ironforge
15 in this filtered list	Warlord's Mail Helm Mail · iLvl 74 · Req. 60 · Provisional stats	23 Spell power 1.0% Critical strike 20 Intellect	42.00	Lady PalanseerVendor · 13g 10s 27c
Score breakdown Spell power: 23 × 1 = 23.00 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.6 = 8.40 pts Intellect: 20 × 0.4 = 8.00 pts Stamina: 52 × 0.05 = 2.60 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Lady PalanseerVendor · 13g 10s 27c
16 in this filtered list	Engineer's Guild Headpiece Leather · iLvl 49 · Req. 40 · Provisional stats	29 Healing power 22 Spirit	40.00	Divino-matic RodQuest choice · Zul'Farrak
Score breakdown Healing beyond spell power: 19 × 1 = 19.00 pts Spirit: 22 × 0.5 = 11.00 pts Spell power: 10 × 1 = 10.00 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Divino-matic RodQuest choice · Zul'Farrak
17 in this filtered list	Coif of The Five Thunders Mail · iLvl 60 · Req. 55* · Provisional stats	21 Spell power 25 Intellect 1.0% Critical strike	40.00	MokvarVendor · 94g 73s 68c · Orgrimmar
Score breakdown Spell power: 21 × 1 = 21.00 pts Intellect: 25 × 0.4 = 10.00 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.6 = 8.40 pts Stamina: 12 × 0.05 = 0.60 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. 5 sources MokvarVendor · 94g 73s 68c · Orgrimmar DelianaVendor · 88g 88s 88c · Ironforge Ironforge GuardVendor · 100g · Ironforge Kor'kron EliteVendor · 100g · Orgrimmar Eruption's Helm and Chestpiece SetContainer loot · 100%
18 in this filtered list	Coif of The Five Thunders Mail · iLvl 60 · Req. 55*	14 Spell power 21 Intellect 1.0% Critical strike	37.90	Saving the Best for LastQuest reward · Orgrimmar
Score breakdown Spell power: 14 × 1 = 14.00 pts Intellect: 21 × 0.4 = 8.40 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.6 = 8.40 pts Spirit: 12 × 0.5 = 6.00 pts Stamina: 22 × 0.05 = 1.10 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Saving the Best for LastQuest reward · Orgrimmar
19 in this filtered list	Devout Crown Cloth · iLvl 62 · Req. 57	20 Healing power 24 Intellect 15 Spirit	37.75	Darkmaster GandlingNPC drop · 20% · Scholomance
Score breakdown Healing beyond spell power: 13 × 1 = 13.00 pts Intellect: 24 × 0.4 = 9.60 pts Spirit: 15 × 0.5 = 7.50 pts Spell power: 7 × 1 = 7.00 pts Stamina: 13 × 0.05 = 0.65 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Darkmaster GandlingNPC drop · 20% · Scholomance
20 in this filtered list	Sorcerer's Crown Cloth · iLvl 60 · Req. 55*	11 Spell power 25 Intellect 1.0% Critical strike	37.20	Saving the Best for LastQuest reward · Ironforge
Score breakdown Spell power: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts Intellect: 25 × 0.4 = 10.00 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.6 = 8.40 pts Spirit: 14 × 0.5 = 7.00 pts Stamina: 16 × 0.05 = 0.80 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. 2 sources Saving the Best for LastQuest reward · Ironforge Saving the Best for LastQuest reward · Orgrimmar

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Rankings use item stats from the WoW Forever game files; drop, vendor and quest sources come from Wowhead. Availability, race, profession and training requirements need an in-game check. Scores do not establish best-in-slot gear or DPS. Ability names compared with the launch game files 2026-11-04; class proficiencies checked 2026-10-08 · forever-leveling-priorities-v3.

New in Forever

Weapon choices, mana and support

Two-handed axes and maces are baseline proficiencies. Enhancement’s Intellect talents add attack power or spell power when chosen. Slow two-hand and fast one-hand-plus-shield leveling setups are documented; match the imbue to the setup. Totemic Recall and Totemic Call improve totem handling.

Dwarf Shamans bring the class to the Alliance. Horde Skyborne can also become Shamans.

Blizzard: Mage and Shaman changes · Blizzard’s Deep Dive · What’s Next

Read the current Shaman updates

Sources & review

Class roster checked September 19, 2026; leveling guides checked October 8, 2026. Blizzard’s class notes were read again and compared with the launch game files on November 4, 2026, and take precedence when an older guide conflicts. Level-30 guides do not validate optimal level-60 builds.

Wowhead: level-30 class guides Leveling, rotations and gear sources
Blizzard: development notes Tuning and class changes up to launch
Blizzard: Forever Deep Dive Official class announcements
Blizzard: Forever What’s Next Official Skyborne class options
Warcraft Tavern: Classes, Specializations & Roles Community roster and roles
Icy Veins: Choosing Your Class Community playstyle overview

Feral includes both Cat and Bear. Enhancement tank builds are reported, but are not a separate specialization or a reviewed MaxDPS recommendation.

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