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Farseer Elemental Shaman 2v2 PvP Guide for Midnight Season 2

Welcome to Murlok’s Farseer Elemental Shaman PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 2.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Farseer 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 2v2.

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

Top 2v2 Farseer Elemental Shamans

  1. Kráiken's icon
    1
    Kráiken
    Shattrath (EU)
    Highmountain Tauren | Farseer | 282 ilvl
    2159
  2. Paymemôre's icon
    2
    Paymemôre
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Highmountain Tauren | Farseer | 285 ilvl
    2129
  3. Hugoßoss's icon
    3
    Hugoßoss
    Outland (EU)
    Tauren | Farseer | 284 ilvl
    2129
  4. Tékan's icon
    4
    Tékan
    Burning Blade (EU)
    Highmountain Tauren | Farseer | 285 ilvl
    2125
  5. Bulma's icon
    5
    Bulma
    Shattrath (EU)
    Orc | Farseer | 282 ilvl
    2097

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 +18
  • 21% Haste +794
  • 29% Mastery +213
  • 26% Versatility +1422

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 0% Leech +2
  • 7% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in 2v2 Arenas. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Farseer 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 2v2

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 2v2 Arenas.

Head

  1. Serpent Crown of the Ophidian Oracle

    • Set
    • 44
    Serpent Crown of the Ophidian Oracle icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Mail Visor

    • 3
    Thalassian Competitor's Mail Visor icon

  3. Venomous Aspirant's Chain Headguard

    • 1
    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Headguard icon

  4. Venomous Gladiator's Chain Faceguard

    • 1
    Venomous Gladiator's Chain Faceguard icon

  5. Venomous Gladiator's Chain Helm

    • 1
    Venomous Gladiator's Chain Helm icon

Neck

  1. Venomous Aspirant's Necklace

    • 18
    Venomous Aspirant's Necklace icon

  2. Venomous Gladiator's Necklace

    • 12
    Venomous Gladiator's Necklace icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Amulet

    • 9
    Thalassian Competitor's Amulet icon

  4. Venomous Aspirant's Pendant

    • 6
    Venomous Aspirant's Pendant icon

  5. Venomous Gladiator's Amulet

    • 3
    Venomous Gladiator's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Hissing Mantle of the Ophidian Oracle

    • Set
    • 48
    Hissing Mantle of the Ophidian Oracle icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Epaulets

    • Craft
    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Epaulets icon

  3. Venomous Aspirant's Chain Spaulders

    • 1
    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Spaulders icon

Back

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • Craft
    • 37
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  2. Venomous Aspirant's Greatcloak

    • 5
    Venomous Aspirant's Greatcloak icon

  3. Venomous Aspirant's Cloak

    • 3
    Venomous Aspirant's Cloak icon

  4. Venomous Gladiator's Shawl

    • 2
    Venomous Gladiator's Shawl icon

  5. Reshii Wraps

    • 1
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Fanged Raiment of the Ophidian Oracle

    • Set
    • 20
    Fanged Raiment of the Ophidian Oracle icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Tunic

    • 20
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Tunic icon

  3. Venomous Aspirant's Chain Tunic

    • 5
    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Tunic icon

  4. Venomous Gladiator's Chain Tunic

    • 3
    Venomous Gladiator's Chain Tunic icon

  5. Awoken Dreadfang Cuirass

    • 1
    Awoken Dreadfang Cuirass icon

Wrist

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Cuffs

    • Craft
    • 30
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Cuffs icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Mail Links

    • 7
    Thalassian Competitor's Mail Links icon

  3. Venomous Aspirant's Chain Bracer

    • 4
    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Bracer icon

  4. Venomous Gladiator's Chain Wristguards

    • 4
    Venomous Gladiator's Chain Wristguards icon

  5. Venomous Gladiator's Chain Bracers

    • 3
    Venomous Gladiator's Chain Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Hexing Grips of the Ophidian Oracle

    • Set
    • 46
    Hexing Grips of the Ophidian Oracle icon

  2. Venomous Aspirant's Chain Handguards

    • 2
    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Handguards icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Grips

    • Craft
    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Grips icon

  4. Venomous Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets

    • 1
    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets icon

Waist

  1. Venomous Gladiator's Chain Belt

    • 31
    Venomous Gladiator's Chain Belt icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle

    • Craft
    • 13
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

  3. Venomous Aspirant's Chain Belt

    • 6
    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Belt icon

Legs

  1. Leggings of the Ophidian Oracle

    • Set
    • 42
    Leggings of the Ophidian Oracle icon

  2. Venomous Gladiator's Chain Breeches

    • 4
    Venomous Gladiator's Chain Breeches icon

  3. Venomous Gladiator's Chain Leggings

    • 2
    Venomous Gladiator's Chain Leggings icon

  4. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Leggings

    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Leggings icon

  5. Venomous Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves

    • 1
    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves icon

Feet

  1. Venomous Gladiator's Chain Sabatons

    • 29
    Venomous Gladiator's Chain Sabatons icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Mail Footlinks

    • 7
    Thalassian Competitor's Mail Footlinks icon

  3. Venomous Aspirant's Chain Sabatons

    • 7
    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Sabatons icon

  4. Venomous Aspirant's Chain Stompers

    • 3
    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Stompers icon

  5. Venomous Gladiator's Chain Boots

    • 3
    Venomous Gladiator's Chain Boots icon

Rings

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 54
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Venomous Aspirant's Ring

    • 23
    Venomous Aspirant's Ring icon

  3. Venomous Gladiator's Ring

    • 14
    Venomous Gladiator's Ring icon

  4. Venomous Aspirant's Signet

    • 6
    Venomous Aspirant's Signet icon

  5. Novice Combatant's Ring

    • 3
    Novice Combatant's Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Venomous Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 47
    Venomous Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Venomous Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 36
    Venomous Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Venomous Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 13
    Venomous Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  4. Venomous Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 3
    Venomous Gladiator's Medallion icon

  5. Venomous Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 1
    Venomous Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

Main Hand

  1. Venomous Gladiator's Rippers

    • 36
    Venomous Gladiator's Rippers icon

  2. Venomous Gladiator's Cudgel

    • 12
    Venomous Gladiator's Cudgel icon

  3. Jan'thrazet, the Soul Fang

    • 1
    Jan'thrazet, the Soul Fang icon

  4. Venomous Aspirant's Cudgel

    • 1
    Venomous Aspirant's Cudgel icon

Off Hand

  1. Venomous Gladiator's Scaleshield

    • 38
    Venomous Gladiator's Scaleshield icon

  2. Venomous Gladiator's Spikeshield

    • 9
    Venomous Gladiator's Spikeshield icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Bulwark

    • Craft
    • 2
    Thalassian Competitor's Bulwark icon

  4. Venomous Aspirant's Shield

    • 1
    Venomous Aspirant's Shield 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

    • 82
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  2. Blessed Pango Charm

    • 11
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  3. B0p, Curator Of Booms

    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Mail Links 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 2v2 Arenas during Midnight Season 2.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed

    • 35
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed

    • 4
    Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 42
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle

    • 1
    Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 1
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 35
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister

    • 8
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister icon

  3. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Rootwarden

    • 1
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Rootwarden icon

Legs

  1. Sunfire Silk Spellthread

    • 36
    Sunfire Silk Spellthread icon

  2. Arcanoweave Spellthread

    • 8
    Arcanoweave Spellthread icon

  3. Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

    • 1
    Forest Hunter's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 38
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 1
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity

    • 47
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

    • 17
    Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

    • 15
    Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 45
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Tenacity

    • 2
    Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Tenacity icon

  3. Rite of the Hash'ey

    • 1
    Rite of the Hash'ey 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 2v2 Arenas.

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Quick Lapis

    • 155
    Flawless Quick Lapis icon

  2. Enduring Heliotrope

    • 28
    Enduring Heliotrope icon

  3. Cognitive Heliotrope

    • 20
    Cognitive Heliotrope icon

  4. Flawless Versatile Amethyst

    • 19
    Flawless Versatile Amethyst icon

  5. Flawless Versatile Peridot

    • 14
    Flawless Versatile Peridot icon

Most Played Races for Elemental Shaman 2v2

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 2v2 Arenas.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Elemental Shaman DPS players in Midnight Season 2.

  1. Highmountain Tauren

    • 18
    Highmountain Tauren icon

  2. Orc

    • 14
    Orc icon

  3. Dwarf

    • 9
    Dwarf icon

  4. Draenei

    • 3
    Draenei icon

  5. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 2
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

Farseer 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 2v2 PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Farseer Elemental Shamans in 2v2 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.