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Farseer Elemental Shaman Blitz PvP Guide for Midnight Season 1

Welcome to Murlok’s Farseer Elemental Shaman PvP guide for Blitz Battlegrounds in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 1.

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 12.0 competitive Blitz.

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

Top Blitz Farseer Elemental Shamans

  1. Hugox's icon
    1
    Hugox
    Outland (EU)
    Pandaren | Farseer | 259 ilvl
    3217
  2. Blakewolf's icon
    2
    Blakewolf
    Stormscale (EU)
    Orc | Farseer | 239 ilvl
    3204
  3. Vicko's icon
    3
    Vicko
    Argent Dawn (EU)
    Highmountain Tauren | Farseer | 270 ilvl
    3179
  4. Shaqqwin's icon
    4
    Shaqqwin
    Kazzak (EU)
    Dark Iron Dwarf | Farseer | 265 ilvl
    3168
  5. Oliviadean's icon
    5
    Oliviadean
    Lethon (US)
    Kul Tiran | Farseer | 262 ilvl
    3160

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

  • 7% Critical Strike +106
  • 19% Haste +727
  • 30% Mastery +235
  • 16% Versatility +856

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 0% Leech +30
  • 6% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Blitz Battlegrounds. 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 Blitz

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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

Head

  1. Locus of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 42
    Locus of the Primal Core icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Faceguard

    • 7
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Faceguard icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Cowl

    • Craft
    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Cowl icon

Neck

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Amulet

    • 20
    Thalassian Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Necklace

    • 16
    Galactic Gladiator's Necklace icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Necklace

    • 7
    Galactic Aspirant's Necklace icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Amulet

    • 4
    Galactic Gladiator's Amulet icon

  5. Voidstone Shielding Array

    • Craft
    • 2
    Voidstone Shielding Array icon

Shoulders

  1. Tempests of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 44
    Tempests of the Primal Core icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Monnion

    • 3
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Monnion icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Epaulets

    • Craft
    • 2
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Epaulets icon

  4. Galactic Warmonger's Epaulets

    • Set
    • 1
    Galactic Warmonger's Epaulets icon

Back

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • Craft
    • 27
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Drape

    • 11
    Galactic Gladiator's Drape icon

  3. Adherent's Silken Shroud

    • 3
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Cloak

    • 3
    Galactic Aspirant's Cloak icon

  5. Galactic Gladiator's Shawl

    • 2
    Galactic Gladiator's Shawl icon

Chest

  1. Embrace of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 45
    Embrace of the Primal Core icon

  2. Farstrider's Scouting Vest

    • 2
    Farstrider's Scouting Vest icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Tunic

    • 2
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Tunic icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Armored Vest

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Armored Vest icon

Wrist

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Cuffs

    • 30
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Cuffs icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Bracers

    • 16
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Bracers icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Chain Bracer

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Chain Bracer icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps icon

  5. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Wristguards

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Wristguards icon

Hands

  1. Earthgrips of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 34
    Earthgrips of the Primal Core icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Handguards

    • 11
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Handguards icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Chain Handguards

    • 2
    Galactic Aspirant's Chain Handguards icon

  4. Farstrider's Sharpened Claws

    • 1
    Farstrider's Sharpened Claws icon

  5. Galactic Warmonger's Grips

    • Set
    • 1
    Galactic Warmonger's Grips icon

Waist

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Belt

    • 32
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Belt icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle

    • Craft
    • 11
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Chain Belt

    • 2
    Galactic Aspirant's Chain Belt icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Girdle

    • 2
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Girdle icon

  5. Ceinture of the Primal Core

    • 1
    Ceinture of the Primal Core icon

Legs

  1. Leggings of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 22
    Leggings of the Primal Core icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Breeches

    • 17
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Breeches icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Leggings

    • Craft
    • 9
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Leggings icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves icon

  5. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Leggings

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Sabatons

    • 29
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Sabatons icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Stompers

    • 7
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Stompers icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Chain Sabatons

    • 6
    Galactic Aspirant's Chain Sabatons icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Boots

    • 4
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Boots icon

  5. Thalassian Competitor's Mail Footlinks

    • 2
    Thalassian Competitor's Mail Footlinks icon

Rings

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Signet

    • 53
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Ring

    • 21
    Galactic Gladiator's Ring icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Ring

    • 8
    Galactic Aspirant's Ring icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Signet

    • 6
    Galactic Gladiator's Signet icon

  5. Galactic Aspirant's Signet

    • 5
    Galactic Aspirant's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 39
    Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 28
    Galactic Aspirant's Medallion icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 22
    Galactic Gladiator's Medallion icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 9
    Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  5. Galactic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

Main Hand

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Ripper

    • 41
    Galactic Gladiator's Ripper icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Scepter

    • 5
    Galactic Gladiator's Scepter icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Shattered Blade

    • 3
    Galactic Gladiator's Shattered Blade icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Slicer

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Slicer icon

Off Hand

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Shield

    • 45
    Galactic Gladiator's Shield icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Bulwark

    • 4
    Galactic Gladiator's Bulwark 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. Devouring Banding

    • 42
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Cuffs icon

  2. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 35
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

  3. Prismatic Focusing Iris

    • 14
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  4. Stabilizing Gemstone Bandolier

    • 2
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  5. Voidstone Barrier

    • 2
    Voidstone Shielding Array 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 Blitz Battlegrounds during Midnight Season 1.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed

    • 27
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed

    • 12
    Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 5
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 26
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle

    • 11
    Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 5
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 42
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister

    • 5
    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

    • 41
    Sunfire Silk Spellthread icon

  2. Bright Linen Spellthread

    • 3
    Bright Linen Spellthread icon

  3. Sunfire Silk Spellthread

    • 3
    Sunfire Silk Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 33
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 5
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 1
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity

    • 47
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Thalassian Versatility

    • 15
    Enchant Ring - Thalassian Versatility icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity

    • 13
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 39
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Tenacity

    • 3
    Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Tenacity icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 2
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

Off Hand

  1. Pyrium Shield Spike

    • 2
    Pyrium Shield Spike icon

  2. Thorium Shield Spike

    • 1
    Thorium Shield Spike 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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Quick Lapis

    • 120
    Flawless Quick Lapis icon

  2. Flawless Versatile Peridot

    • 41
    Flawless Versatile Peridot icon

  3. Enduring Heliotrope

    • 24
    Enduring Heliotrope icon

  4. Cognitive Heliotrope

    • 21
    Cognitive Heliotrope icon

  5. Flawless Masterful Lapis

    • 18
    Flawless Masterful Lapis icon

Most Played Races for Elemental Shaman Blitz

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in Blitz Battlegrounds.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Elemental Shaman DPS players in Midnight Season 1.

  1. Orc

    • 20
    Orc icon

  2. Dwarf

    • 7
    Dwarf icon

  3. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 7
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  4. Highmountain Tauren

    • 4
    Highmountain Tauren icon

  5. Haranir

    • 3
    Haranir 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 Blitz PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Farseer Elemental Shamans in Blitz Battlegrounds 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 1 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.