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Enhancement Shaman PvP Guide For 3v3

Shaman class icon Enhancement Shaman specialization icon
Enhancement Shaman
Season 4
19 characters
1705 - 2415

Welcome to Murlok.io's Enhancement Shaman PvP guide for 3v3 in World of Warcraft. This guide lists the best stats, races, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems for patch 10.2.6, based on the character builds of the Top 50 Enhancement Shamans from Dragonflight Season 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Saul (Tichondrius US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2415.

Updated every 12 hours with the latest data from the Battle.net API , the guide also examines each character's last time played, specialization usage frequency, and equipment type to ensure greater accuracy.

Top Enhancement Shamans

  1. 1
    Saul's character icon
    Saul
    Tichondrius (US)
    493 ilvl
    2415
  2. 2
    Biglawnmower's character icon
    Biglawnmower
    Tichondrius (US)
    466 ilvl
    2081
  3. 3
    Zqshaman's character icon
    Zqshaman
    Tichondrius (US)
    483 ilvl
    2023
  4. 4
    Piffpoffpaff's character icon
    Piffpoffpaff
    Illidan (US)
    490 ilvl
    2022
  5. 5
    Saershaman's character icon
    Saershaman
    Tichondrius (US)
    475 ilvl
    1952

Stat Priority

Stats are crucial attributes that directly influence a character's power in World of Warcraft. They not only determine the character's strength but also define the overall feel and playstyle. Stat bonuses can be found on various pieces of equipment, in consumables created by the Alchemy profession, certain foods, some enchantments , and gems .

It's important to note that each stat experiences diminishing returns once its equipped bonus reaches +20%. This means that optimizing a character's performance involves more than just maximizing each stat; it's about finding a balanced distribution. Here is the optimal way to balance Enhancement Shaman Secondary and Minor stats for 3v3.

Secondary Stats
+482
13% Critical Strike
+2629
15% Haste
+4223
63% Mastery
+6641
32% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+113
2% Avoidance
+0
1% Leech
+486
9% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Avoidance
  3. Leech

Races

In World of Warcraft, each race comes with unique traits that enhance character abilities or improve in-game quality of life. Although these racial traits typically offer minor advantages, they can still provide a competitive edge in certain scenarios.

With Orc currently being the top race for Enhancement Shamans in 3v3, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Orc race icon
    Orc
    9
  2. Dark Iron Dwarf race icon
    Dark Iron Dwarf
    4
  3. Dwarf race icon
    Dwarf
    3
  4. Draenei race icon
    Draenei
    2
  5. Troll race icon
    Troll
    1

Class Talents

Talents are the main element defining a character's build, significantly influencing the playstyle by adding, modifying, and enhancing character abilities and behaviors. They are crucial in shaping how a character functions in battle.

Class talents represent a common tree shared across all Shaman specializations. These talents provide foundational skills and enhancements that are essential and universal to the Shaman class. They offer a range of abilities that lay the groundwork for a Shaman's overall capabilities, regardless of the chosen specialization.

The following tree reproduces the in-game class talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Chain Heal
19
Lava Burst
15
Astral Shift
19
Chain Lightning
19
Wind Shear
19
Planes Traveler
16
Thunderous Paws
9
Frost Shock
18
Maelstrom Weapon
19
Earth Shield
19
Fire and Ice
16
Earth Elemental
14
Capacitor Totem
2
Ancestral Wolf Affinity
2
Brimming with Life
18
Elemental Orbit
19
Healing Stream Totem
9
Ancestral Defense
10
Tremor Totem
19
Guardian's Cudgel
1
Greater Purge
18
Flurry
18
Swirling Currents
7
Cleanse Spirit
8
Earthgrab Totem
19
Hex
18
Nature's Fury
3
Surging Shields
19
Elemental Warding
13
Nature's Guardian
19
Voodoo Mastery
16
Winds of Al'Akir
0
Spiritwalker's Grace
0
Thunderstorm
19
Totemic Focus
1
Spirit Walk
17
Graceful Spirit
0
Ancestral Guidance
19
Totemic Projection
16
Totemic Surge
14
Go with the Flow
0
Mana Spring
0
Lightning Lasso
12
Poison Cleansing Totem
0
Totemic Recall
9
Nature's Swiftness
0
Stoneskin Totem
2
Call of the Elements
0

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Enhancement Shamans with unique abilities and enhancements tailored to their combat style.

The following tree reproduces the in-game specialization talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Stormstrike
19
Windfury Weapon
4
Refreshing Waters
4
Lava Lash
16
Forceful Winds
3
Improved Maelstrom Weapon
19
Molten Assault
16
Unruly Winds
3
Windfury Totem
1
Raging Maelstrom
19
Ice Strike
18
Hailstorm
16
Doom Winds
3
Elemental Blast
15
Overflowing Maelstrom
19
Sundering
19
Swirling Maelstrom
12
Hot Hand
16
Storm's Wrath
3
Crash Lightning
3
Feral Lunge
18
Stormflurry
3
Ashen Catalyst
16
Stormblast
3
Elemental Weapons
19
Converging Storms
2
Crashing Storms
0
Lashing Flames
16
Primordial Wave
18
Feral Spirit
18
Deeply Rooted Elements
2
Primal Maelstrom
17
Elemental Assault
18
Witch Doctor's Ancestry
17
Legacy of the Frost Witch
3
Static Accumulation
3
Splintered Elements
17
Elemental Spirits
16
Thorim's Invocation
3

PvP Talents

PvP talents are specifically tailored for player-versus-player combat scenarios. Activated in arenas, battlegrounds, and the open world with war mode enabled, these talents are designed to optimize a Enhancement Shaman's performance in PvP encounters. They provide specialized enhancements and strategies that give players an edge in combat against other players, reflecting the unique demands of PvP gameplay.

The following tree reproduces the in-game pvp talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Ride the Lightning
3
Shamanism
8
Skyfury Totem
1
Counterstrike Totem
1
Unleash Shield
0
Grounding Totem
16
Seasoned Winds
0
Static Field Totem
10
Traveling Storms
0
Burrow
18
Stormweaver
0

Best In Slot And Gear

Gear consists of items that directly determine a character's power level. It can be acquired from diverse sources: dungeon, raid, world drops, crafted through various professions, obtained from PvP vendors, or chosen as rewards from the Great Vault.

Each piece of gear significantly boosts a character's overall strength and capabilities. Here are the top items for Enhancement Shamans in 3v3, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Headguard item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Headguard
    14
  2. Greatwolf Outcast's Jaws item set icon
    set
    Greatwolf Outcast's Jaws
    2
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Helm item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Helm
    1
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Helm item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Helm
    1
  5. Flame-Touched Helmet item icon
    Flame-Touched Helmet
    1

Neck

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    15
  2. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Amulet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Amulet
    2
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Necklace
    1
  4. Torc of Passed Time item icon
    Torc of Passed Time
    1

Shoulders

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Spaulders item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Spaulders
    10
  2. Greatwolf Outcast's Companions item set icon
    set
    Greatwolf Outcast's Companions
    6
  3. Flame-Touched Spaulders item icon
    Flame-Touched Spaulders
    2
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Monnion item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Monnion
    1

Back

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Cape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cape
    14
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Drape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Drape
    3
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak
    1
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Cape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cape
    1

Chest

  1. Greatwolf Outcast's Harness item set icon
    set
    Greatwolf Outcast's Harness
    11
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Tunic item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Tunic
    7
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Tunic item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Tunic
    1

Wrist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps
    9
  2. Adaptive Dracothyst Armguards item icon
    Adaptive Dracothyst Armguards
    7
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Bracer item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Bracer
    2
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Armguards item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Armguards
    1

Hands

  1. Greatwolf Outcast's Grips item set icon
    set
    Greatwolf Outcast's Grips
    10
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets
    9

Waist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Clasp item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Clasp
    12
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Belt item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Belt
    4
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Belt item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Belt
    2
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Cinch item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Cinch
    1

Legs

  1. Greatwolf Outcast's Fur-Lined Kilt item set icon
    set
    Greatwolf Outcast's Fur-Lined Kilt
    19

Feet

  1. Infurious Boots of Reprieve item icon
    Infurious Boots of Reprieve
    13
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Stompers item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Stompers
    4
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Sabatons item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Sabatons
    1
  4. Venom-Steeped Stompers item icon
    Venom-Steeped Stompers
    1

Rings

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    16
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Ring item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Ring
    12
  3. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet
    2
  4. Seal of Diurna's Chosen item icon
    Seal of Diurna's Chosen
    2
  5. Seal of Filial Duty item icon
    Seal of Filial Duty
    2

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    19
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    15
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    2
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    2

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Cudgel item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cudgel
    8
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Claws item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Claws
    7
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Hammer item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Hammer
    4

Off Hand

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Hammer item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Hammer
    8
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Cudgel item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cudgel
    7
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Claws item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Claws
    4

Embellishments

Embellishments are unique effects that can be added to crafted items, either as predefined elements in recipes or through an optional embellishment reagent, creating embellished gear. These enhancements diversify and amplify characters' capabilities.

Given that only a maximum of 2 embellished items can be equipped at a time, here are the best embellishments for Enhancement Shamans in 3v3.

  1. Infurious Boots of Reprieve embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    13
  2. Adaptive Dracothyst Armguards embellishment item icon
    Adaptive Stonescales
    7
  3. Flame-Touched Spaulders embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    3
  4. Flame-Touched Helmet embellishment item icon
    Precognition
    2
  5. Venom-Steeped Stompers embellishment item icon
    Potent Venom
    1

Enchantments

Enchantments provide minor yet valuable enhancements to various items, including Head, Back, Chest, Wrist, Waist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand.

Most enchantments are crafted via the Enchanting profession. However, Waist enchantments specifically require Blacksmithing, Legs enhancements are crafted by Leatherworkers, and Head enchantments come from the Incandescent Essence , a reward obtained through a quest in the Amirdrassil raid.

Enchantments are usually available at the auction house, making them accessible for upgrades. Here is a list of the top enchantments for Enhancement Shamans in 3v3, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    2

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    2

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    15
  2. Lambent Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Lambent Armor Kit
    1

Gems

Gems are crafted stones from the Jewelcrafting profession, typically offering stat bonuses to enhance your gear. These gems can be socketed into specific items such as Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings. The presence of sockets on items is usually random upon their drop.

Notably, Neck items can be uniquely modified to have up to three sockets by using 3 Tiered Medallion Setting . Additionally, a single socket can be added to other eligible items with a Nature's Cradle , which requires 6 Aspects' Tokens of Merit obtained from the Great Vault.

Available through both the auction house and the crafting order system, the following are the top gem choices for Enhancement Shamans in 3v3.

  1. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    41
  2. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    15
  3. Energized Ysemerald gem icon
    Energized Ysemerald
    4
  4. Sensei's Neltharite gem icon
    Sensei's Neltharite
    4
  5. Fractured Neltharite gem icon
    Fractured Neltharite
    2