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Elemental Shaman 3v3 PvP Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Elemental Shaman PvP guide for 3v3 Arenas in World of Warcraft: Midnight Pre-Patch.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Elemental Shaman DPS across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the optimal stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, gems, and races used in Patch 12.0 competitive 3v3.

Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.

Top 3v3 Elemental Shamans

  1. Swapxy's icon
    1
    Swapxy
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Highmountain Tauren | Farseer | 125 ilvl
    3136
  2. Guzzelinare's icon
    2
    Guzzelinare
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    Highmountain Tauren | Farseer | 170 ilvl
    3130
  3. Àka's icon
    3
    Àka
    Turalyon (EU)
    Highmountain Tauren | Farseer | 122 ilvl
    3127
  4. Napkeeper's icon
    4
    Napkeeper
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    Dwarf | Farseer | 162 ilvl
    2900
  5. Kamahlën's icon
    5
    Kamahlën
    Malganis (US)
    Highmountain Tauren | Farseer | 125 ilvl
    2864

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Elemental Shaman's DPS performance, appearing on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.

They have diminishing returns after reaching +20% from gear, so proper balance ensures the best results.

Optimal Secondary Stats

  • 9% Critical Strike +50
  • 27% Haste +283
  • 38% Mastery +121
  • 30% Versatility +434

Stat priority

  1. Versatility
  2. Haste
  3. Mastery
  4. Critical Strike

Additional Minor Stats

  • 1% Avoidance +8
  • 1% Leech +14
  • 19% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in 3v3 Arenas. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Elemental Shamans.

  1. Most used talents, strongly recommended!
  2. Frequently used talents, offer flexibility or suit personal preference.
  3. Rarely used talents, usually chosen to unlock deeper rows in the tree.

Best-in-Slot Gear for 3v3

Gear provides core stat bonuses and typically comes from the Great Vault, crafted items, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.

These items are most frequently used by top-ranked Elemental Shamans in 3v3 Arenas.

Head

  1. Aspect of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 45
    Aspect of Channeled Fury icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Faceguard

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Faceguard icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Chain Cowl

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Cowl icon

Neck

  1. Astral Gladiator's Necklace

    • 34
    Astral Gladiator's Necklace icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 14
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Fangs of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 50
    Fangs of Channeled Fury icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 50
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail

    • Craft
    • 26
    Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic

    • 21
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic icon

  3. Furs of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 3
    Furs of Channeled Fury icon

Wrist

  1. Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers

    • 31
    Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Bracers

    • 9
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Bracers icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs

    • Craft
    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Chain Wristguards

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Wristguards icon

Hands

  1. Claws of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 46
    Claws of Channeled Fury icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Handguards

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Handguards icon

Waist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt

    • 47
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

Legs

  1. Tassets of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 50
    Tassets of Channeled Fury icon

Feet

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chain Sabatons

    • 40
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Sabatons icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots

    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots icon

  3. Interloper's Chain Boots

    • 2
    Interloper's Chain Boots icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Chain Treads

    • Craft
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Treads icon

  5. Boots of Channeled Fury

    • 1
    Boots of Channeled Fury icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 71
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Ring

    • 26
    Astral Gladiator's Ring icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

  4. Band of the Shattered Soul

    • 1
    Band of the Shattered Soul icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 50
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 50
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Scepter

    • 41
    Astral Gladiator's Scepter icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Scepter

    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Scepter icon

  3. Voidglass Kris

    • Set
    • 2
    Voidglass Kris icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Skewer

    • Craft
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Skewer icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Shield

    • 39
    Astral Gladiator's Shield icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Bulwark

    • 7
    Astral Gladiator's Bulwark icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Shield

    • Craft
    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Shield icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Shield

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Shield icon

  5. Pride of the Kor'kron

    • 1
    Pride of the Kor'kron icon

Embellishments

Embellishments add special effects to crafted gear. Only two can be equipped, so selection is important.

The following embellishments are the most commonly used by high-rated Elemental Shamans.

  1. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 92
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Energy Redistribution Beacon

    • 8
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

Enchantments

Enchantments enhance gear with additional stats or special procs. Most are crafted by Enchanters, leg enchants come from Leatherworkers, and some slot-specific options appear through seasonal content.

These are the top enchantments for Elemental Shaman gear in 3v3 Arenas during Midnight Pre-Patch.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence

    • 1
    Incandescent Essence icon

Neck

  1. Enchant Neck - Mark of the Trained Soldier

    • 1
    Enchant Neck - Mark of the Trained Soldier icon

Shoulders

  1. Crane Wing Inscription

    • 1
    Crane Wing Inscription icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 41
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 5
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

  3. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 3
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 47
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Council's Intellect

    • 2
    Council's Intellect icon

  3. Stormrider's Agility

    • 1
    Stormrider's Agility icon

Wrist

  1. +66 Speed

    • 43
    +66 Speed icon

  2. +135 Leech

    • 3
    +135 Leech icon

  3. +72 Avoidance

    • 2
    +72 Avoidance icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Superior Mastery

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Superior Mastery icon

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp

    • 1
    Shadowed Belt Clasp icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 45
    Sunset Spellthread icon

  2. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 3
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

  3. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 2
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 33
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 15
    Defender's March icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Minor Speed

    • 1
    Enchant Boots - Minor Speed icon

Rings

  1. +21 Versatility

    • 84
    +21 Versatility icon

  2. Cursed Mastery

    • 10
    Cursed Mastery icon

  3. +21 Haste

    • 3
    +21 Haste icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 18
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 18
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  3. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 13
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

Off Hand

  1. Enchant Shield - Intellect

    • 1
    Enchant Shield - Intellect icon

Gems

Gems provide focused secondary stat bonuses to help fine‑tune builds. They are crafted by Jewelcrafters and socketed into gear.

Sockets can be added to Necklaces and Rings with the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear through seasonal vendor items.

These are the most popular gems among top‑rated Elemental Shamans in 3v3 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 27
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 23
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 41
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 7
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Dexterous Fiber

    • 1
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  4. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Quick Sapphire

    • 111
    Quick Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Onyx

    • 100
    Versatile Onyx icon

  3. Versatile Emerald

    • 96
    Versatile Emerald icon

  4. Masterful Sapphire

    • 63
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  5. Quick Onyx

    • 4
    Quick Onyx icon

Tinker

    • 27

  2. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector

    • 2
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector icon

  3. Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer

    • 1
    Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer icon

  4. Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill

    • 1
    Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill icon

Most Played Races for Elemental Shaman 3v3

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 3v3 Arenas.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Elemental Shaman DPS players in Midnight Pre-Patch.

  1. Orc

    • 17
    Orc icon

  2. Highmountain Tauren

    • 16
    Highmountain Tauren icon

  3. Dwarf

    • 9
    Dwarf icon

  4. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 4
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  5. Draenei

    • 1
    Draenei icon

Elemental Shaman Guide FAQ

Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.

How is this 3v3 PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Elemental Shamans in 3v3 Arenas using Blizzard’s Battle.net API .

How often is the information updated?

Data updates every 8 hours.

Why is this guide valuable?

The guide provides real-time build insights, showing exactly what high-ranking players are currently using, helping you make informed decisions for your character.

Is this guide current?

Yes. The guide always reflects the latest information for Midnight Pre-Patch and Patch 12.0.

Is this guide suitable for beginners?

Yes. Beginners can easily identify current trends and optimal setups. However, it does not provide gameplay tutorials.

Why isn’t my character listed in the top rankings?

Reasons may include inactivity, falling below the minimum rating threshold, frequent spec changes, or gear not optimized for PvP.