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Elemental Shaman 3v3 PvP Guide for Midnight Season 2

Welcome to Murlok’s Elemental Shaman PvP guide for 3v3 Arenas in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 2.

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 12.1 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. Palathunder's icon
    1
    Palathunder
    Kazzak (EU)
    Highmountain Tauren | Farseer | 287 ilvl
    2249
  2. Swapxy's icon
    2
    Swapxy
    Wildhammer (EU)
    Highmountain Tauren | Farseer | 281 ilvl
    2191
  3. Cöökiekeeper's icon
    3
    Cöökiekeeper
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    Highmountain Tauren | Farseer | 290 ilvl
    2073
  4. Shikuzz's icon
    4
    Shikuzz
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Highmountain Tauren | Farseer | 289 ilvl
    2031
  5. Haumx's icon
    5
    Haumx
    Blackrock (EU)
    Orc | Farseer | 272 ilvl
    2003

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

  • 5% Critical Strike +16
  • 23% Haste +872
  • 24% Mastery +83
  • 24% Versatility +1290

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +2
  • 0% Leech +1
  • 6% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  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. Venomous Aspirant's Chain Headguard

    • 23
    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Headguard icon

  2. Serpent Crown of the Ophidian Oracle

    • Set
    • 13
    Serpent Crown of the Ophidian Oracle icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Mail Visor

    • 7
    Thalassian Competitor's Mail Visor icon

  4. Venomous Gladiator's Chain Faceguard

    • 7
    Venomous Gladiator's Chain Faceguard icon

Neck

  1. Venomous Aspirant's Necklace

    • 49
    Venomous Aspirant's Necklace icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Amulet

    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Hissing Mantle of the Ophidian Oracle

    • Set
    • 46
    Hissing Mantle of the Ophidian Oracle icon

  2. Venomous Gladiator's Chain Monnion

    • 4
    Venomous Gladiator's Chain Monnion icon

Back

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • Craft
    • 46
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  2. Venomous Aspirant's Cloak

    • 4
    Venomous Aspirant's Cloak icon

Chest

  1. Venomous Aspirant's Chain Tunic

    • 31
    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Tunic icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Tunic

    • 6
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Tunic icon

  3. Venomous Warmonger's Chestguard

    • Set
    • 6
    Venomous Warmonger's Chestguard icon

  4. Fanged Raiment of the Ophidian Oracle

    • Set
    • 5
    Fanged Raiment of the Ophidian Oracle icon

  5. Chestguard of the Fallen God

    • 1
    Chestguard of the Fallen God icon

Wrist

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Cuffs

    • Craft
    • 40
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Cuffs icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Mail Links

    • 5
    Thalassian Competitor's Mail Links icon

  3. Venomous Aspirant's Chain Bracer

    • 5
    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Bracer icon

Hands

  1. Hexing Grips of the Ophidian Oracle

    • Set
    • 29
    Hexing Grips of the Ophidian Oracle icon

  2. Venomous Gladiator's Chain Handguards

    • 11
    Venomous Gladiator's Chain Handguards icon

  3. Venomous Aspirant's Chain Handguards

    • 9
    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Handguards icon

  4. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Grips

    • Craft
    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Grips icon

Waist

  1. Venomous Aspirant's Chain Belt

    • 36
    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Belt icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle

    • Craft
    • 6
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

  3. Venomous Gladiator's Chain Belt

    • 4
    Venomous Gladiator's Chain Belt icon

  4. Venomous Warmonger's Cinch

    • Set
    • 2
    Venomous Warmonger's Cinch icon

  5. Farstrider's Trophy Belt

    • Craft
    • 1
    Farstrider's Trophy Belt icon

Legs

  1. Leggings of the Ophidian Oracle

    • Set
    • 29
    Leggings of the Ophidian Oracle icon

  2. Venomous Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves

    • 19
    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves icon

  3. Venomous Gladiator's Chain Breeches

    • 1
    Venomous Gladiator's Chain Breeches icon

  4. Venomous Warmonger's Leggings

    • Set
    • 1
    Venomous Warmonger's Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Venomous Aspirant's Chain Sabatons

    • 40
    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Sabatons icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Mail Footlinks

    • 8
    Thalassian Competitor's Mail Footlinks icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Stompers

    • Craft
    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Stompers icon

  4. Venomous Warmonger's Greaves

    • Set
    • 1
    Venomous Warmonger's Greaves icon

Rings

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Signet

    • 48
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Venomous Aspirant's Ring

    • 45
    Venomous Aspirant's Ring icon

  3. Venomous Aspirant's Signet

    • 5
    Venomous Aspirant's Signet icon

  4. Signet of Snarling Servitude

    • 1
    Signet of Snarling Servitude icon

  5. Venomous Gladiator's Ring

    • 1
    Venomous Gladiator's Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Venomous Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 49
    Venomous Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  2. Venomous Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 48
    Venomous Aspirant's Medallion icon

  3. Venomous Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 2
    Venomous Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Vaelgor's Final Stare

    • 1
    Vaelgor's Final Stare icon

Main Hand

  1. Venomous Aspirant's Cudgel

    • 34
    Venomous Aspirant's Cudgel icon

  2. Venomous Gladiator's Rippers

    • 14
    Venomous Gladiator's Rippers icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Maxim

    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Maxim icon

  4. Thalassian Competitor's Skewer

    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Skewer icon

Off Hand

  1. Venomous Aspirant's Shield

    • 36
    Venomous Aspirant's Shield icon

  2. Venomous Gladiator's Scaleshield

    • 13
    Venomous Gladiator's Scaleshield icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Bulwark

    • Craft
    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Bulwark 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. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 91
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  2. Devouring Banding

    • 5
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Cuffs icon

  3. Prismatic Focusing Iris

    • 2
    Thalassian 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 Season 2.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed

    • 28
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed

    • 3
    Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed

    • 1
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 38
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle

    • 2
    Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace

    • 1
    Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 35
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister

    • 2
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister icon

  3. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister

    • 1
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister icon

Legs

  1. Sunfire Silk Spellthread

    • 45
    Sunfire Silk Spellthread icon

  2. Arcanoweave Spellthread

    • 3
    Arcanoweave Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 34
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 1
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity

    • 58
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

    • 22
    Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Thalassian Versatility

    • 9
    Enchant Ring - Thalassian Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 42
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 1
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 1
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery icon

Gems

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

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

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Quick Lapis

    • 108
    Flawless Quick Lapis icon

  2. Enduring Heliotrope

    • 41
    Enduring Heliotrope icon

  3. Flawless Versatile Peridot

    • 32
    Flawless Versatile Peridot icon

    • 8

  5. Cognitive Heliotrope

    • 7
    Cognitive Heliotrope 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 Season 2.

  1. Highmountain Tauren

    • 23
    Highmountain Tauren icon

  2. Orc

    • 12
    Orc icon

  3. Dwarf

    • 7
    Dwarf icon

  4. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 4
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  5. Goblin

    • 1
    Goblin 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 Season 2 and Patch 12.1.

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.