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Enhancement Shaman PvP Guide For 3v3

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Enhancement Shaman
Season 4
25 characters
1600 - 2011

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 Biglawnmower (Tichondrius US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2011.

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
    Biglawnmower's character icon
    Biglawnmower
    Tichondrius (US)
    461 ilvl
    2011
  2. 2
    Zqshaman's character icon
    Zqshaman
    Tichondrius (US)
    474 ilvl
    2010
  3. 3
    Boombigshaq's character icon
    Boombigshaq
    Ysera (US)
    472 ilvl
    1938
  4. 4
    Valkriie's character icon
    Valkriie
    Tichondrius (US)
    461 ilvl
    1932
  5. 5
    Saul's character icon
    Saul
    Tichondrius (US)
    489 ilvl
    1927

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
+125
11% Critical Strike
+2620
15% Haste
+3766
58% Mastery
+6829
33% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+97
1% Avoidance
+18
1% Leech
+537
10% 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 Dark Iron Dwarf 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. Dark Iron Dwarf race icon
    Dark Iron Dwarf
    12
  2. Orc race icon
    Orc
    10
  3. Dwarf race icon
    Dwarf
    2
  4. 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
25
Lava Burst
20
Astral Shift
25
Chain Lightning
25
Wind Shear
25
Planes Traveler
23
Thunderous Paws
9
Frost Shock
23
Maelstrom Weapon
25
Earth Shield
25
Fire and Ice
19
Earth Elemental
17
Capacitor Totem
5
Ancestral Wolf Affinity
2
Brimming with Life
22
Elemental Orbit
25
Healing Stream Totem
14
Ancestral Defense
10
Tremor Totem
25
Guardian's Cudgel
3
Greater Purge
24
Flurry
25
Swirling Currents
12
Cleanse Spirit
9
Earthgrab Totem
25
Hex
23
Nature's Fury
4
Surging Shields
25
Elemental Warding
17
Nature's Guardian
25
Voodoo Mastery
21
Winds of Al'Akir
1
Spiritwalker's Grace
0
Thunderstorm
25
Totemic Focus
4
Spirit Walk
21
Graceful Spirit
0
Ancestral Guidance
25
Totemic Projection
21
Totemic Surge
16
Go with the Flow
0
Mana Spring
0
Lightning Lasso
16
Poison Cleansing Totem
1
Totemic Recall
12
Nature's Swiftness
0
Stoneskin Totem
1
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
25
Windfury Weapon
6
Refreshing Waters
3
Lava Lash
21
Forceful Winds
4
Improved Maelstrom Weapon
25
Molten Assault
21
Unruly Winds
4
Windfury Totem
4
Raging Maelstrom
25
Ice Strike
23
Hailstorm
21
Doom Winds
4
Elemental Blast
20
Overflowing Maelstrom
25
Sundering
25
Swirling Maelstrom
17
Hot Hand
21
Storm's Wrath
4
Crash Lightning
4
Feral Lunge
22
Stormflurry
4
Ashen Catalyst
21
Stormblast
4
Elemental Weapons
25
Converging Storms
3
Crashing Storms
0
Lashing Flames
21
Primordial Wave
25
Feral Spirit
24
Deeply Rooted Elements
2
Primal Maelstrom
23
Elemental Assault
24
Witch Doctor's Ancestry
21
Legacy of the Frost Witch
3
Static Accumulation
4
Splintered Elements
23
Elemental Spirits
21
Thorim's Invocation
4

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
1
Shamanism
10
Skyfury Totem
0
Counterstrike Totem
1
Unleash Shield
0
Grounding Totem
20
Seasoned Winds
0
Static Field Totem
20
Traveling Storms
0
Burrow
22
Stormweaver
1

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
    21
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Helm item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Helm
    1
  3. Flame-Touched Helmet item icon
    Flame-Touched Helmet
    1
  4. Greatwolf Outcast's Jaws item set icon
    set
    Greatwolf Outcast's Jaws
    1
  5. Oscillating Wilderness Opticals item icon
    Oscillating Wilderness Opticals
    1

Neck

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    17
  2. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Amulet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Amulet
    4
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Necklace
    3
  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
    22
  2. Flame-Touched Spaulders item icon
    Flame-Touched Spaulders
    2
  3. Greatwolf Outcast's Companions item set icon
    set
    Greatwolf Outcast's Companions
    1

Back

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Cape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cape
    15
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Drape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Drape
    8
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak
    1
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Shawl item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Shawl
    1

Chest

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Tunic item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Tunic
    23
  2. Greatwolf Outcast's Harness item set icon
    set
    Greatwolf Outcast's Harness
    2

Wrist

  1. Adaptive Dracothyst Armguards item icon
    Adaptive Dracothyst Armguards
    10
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps
    8
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Bracer item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Bracer
    5
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Armguards item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Armguards
    2

Hands

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets
    19
  2. Greatwolf Outcast's Grips item set icon
    set
    Greatwolf Outcast's Grips
    5
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Handguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Handguards
    1

Waist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Clasp item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Clasp
    15
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Belt item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Belt
    9
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Cinch item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Cinch
    1

Legs

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves
    14
  2. Greatwolf Outcast's Fur-Lined Kilt item set icon
    set
    Greatwolf Outcast's Fur-Lined Kilt
    11

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
    8
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Sabatons item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Sabatons
    3
  4. Venom-Steeped Stompers item icon
    Venom-Steeped Stompers
    1

Rings

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    22
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Ring item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Ring
    17
  3. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet
    7
  4. Ring-Bound Hourglass item icon
    Ring-Bound Hourglass
    2
  5. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    2

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    25
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    21
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    4

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Hammer item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Hammer
    14
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Claws item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Claws
    6
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Cudgel item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cudgel
    4
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Claws item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Claws
    1

Off Hand

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Hammer item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Hammer
    16
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Cudgel item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cudgel
    5
  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
    10
  3. Flame-Touched Spaulders embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    4
  4. Venom-Steeped Stompers embellishment item icon
    Potent Venom
    1
  5. Flame-Touched Helmet embellishment item icon
    Precognition
    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
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    2
  2. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    1

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    14
  2. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    2
  3. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce 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
    51
  2. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    16
  3. Energized Ysemerald gem icon
    Energized Ysemerald
    6
  4. Sensei's Neltharite gem icon
    Sensei's Neltharite
    4
  5. Fractured Neltharite gem icon
    Fractured Neltharite
    3