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Elemental Shaman Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Season 1

Welcome to Murlok’s Elemental Shaman PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 1.

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 M+.

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

Top Mythic+ Elemental Shamans

  1. Fauni's icon
    1
    Fauni
    Stormreaver (EU)
    Dwarf | Stormbringer | 271 ilvl
    3481
  2. Petkosham's icon
    2
    Petkosham
    Kazzak (EU)
    Dwarf | Stormbringer | 271 ilvl
    3448
  3. Ecore's icon
    3
    Ecore
    Blackrock (EU)
    Dwarf | Stormbringer | 271 ilvl
    3439
  4. Deeprayaa's icon
    4
    Deeprayaa
    Draenor (EU)
    Dwarf | Stormbringer | 270 ilvl
    3431
  5. Thundershøck's icon
    5
    Thundershøck
    Thrall (EU)
    Dwarf | Stormbringer | 272 ilvl
    3426

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

  • 20% Critical Strike +695
  • 16% Haste +535
  • 53% Mastery +792
  • 2% Versatility +109

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 4% Avoidance +131
  • 1% Leech +55
  • 3% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Mythic+ Dungeons. 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 Mythic+

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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Head

  1. Locus of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 44
    Locus of the Primal Core icon

  2. Sharpeye Gleam

    • 2
    Sharpeye Gleam icon

  3. Vortex Visage

    • 2
    Vortex Visage icon

  4. Bramblestalker's Feathered Cowl

    • 1
    Bramblestalker's Feathered Cowl icon

  5. Horns of the Spurned Val'kyr

    • 1
    Horns of the Spurned Val'kyr icon

Neck

  1. Barbed Ymirheim Choker

    • 22
    Barbed Ymirheim Choker icon

  2. Amani Heartstring Pendant

    • 5
    Amani Heartstring Pendant icon

  3. Ribbon of Coiled Malice

    • 5
    Ribbon of Coiled Malice icon

  4. Nocturnal Thorncharm

    • 3
    Nocturnal Thorncharm icon

  5. Pendant of Aching Grief

    • 3
    Pendant of Aching Grief icon

Shoulders

  1. Tempests of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 37
    Tempests of the Primal Core icon

  2. Spaulders of Arrow's Flight

    • 5
    Spaulders of Arrow's Flight icon

  3. Scaled Commencement Spaulders

    • 3
    Scaled Commencement Spaulders icon

  4. Nullwalker's Dread Epaulettes

    • 1
    Nullwalker's Dread Epaulettes icon

  5. Pauldrons of the Void Hunter

    • 1
    Pauldrons of the Void Hunter icon

Back

  1. Rigid Scale Greatcloak

    • 23
    Rigid Scale Greatcloak icon

  2. Guardian of the Primal Core

    • 15
    Guardian of the Primal Core icon

  3. Fluxweave Cloak

    • 4
    Fluxweave Cloak icon

  4. Defiant Defender's Drape

    • 2
    Defiant Defender's Drape icon

  5. Soulhunter's Mask

    • 2
    Soulhunter's Mask icon

Chest

  1. Embrace of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 47
    Embrace of the Primal Core icon

  2. Void-Linked Robe

    • 2
    Void-Linked Robe icon

  3. Decaying Cuirass

    • 1
    Decaying Cuirass icon

Wrist

  1. Amberfrond Bracers

    • 18
    Amberfrond Bracers icon

  2. Corewarden Cuffs

    • 12
    Corewarden Cuffs icon

  3. Darkfang Scale Wristguards

    • 9
    Darkfang Scale Wristguards icon

  4. Fallen King's Cuffs

    • 9
    Fallen King's Cuffs icon

  5. Elder Mossbands

    • 1
    Elder Mossbands icon

Hands

  1. Earthgrips of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 44
    Earthgrips of the Primal Core icon

  2. Grips of Forgotten Honor

    • 5
    Grips of Forgotten Honor icon

  3. Void-Touched Grips

    • 1
    Void-Touched Grips icon

Waist

  1. Ceinture of the Primal Core

    • 10
    Ceinture of the Primal Core icon

  2. Scornbane Waistguard

    • 8
    Scornbane Waistguard icon

  3. World Tender's Barkclasp

    • Set
    • Craft
    • 7
    World Tender's Barkclasp icon

  4. Elder Mosscinch

    • 6
    Elder Mosscinch icon

  5. Hara'ti Defender's Belt

    • 5
    Hara'ti Defender's Belt icon

Legs

  1. Leggings of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 21
    Leggings of the Primal Core icon

  2. Greaves of the Divine Guile

    • 12
    Greaves of the Divine Guile icon

  3. Wickedweave Trousers

    • 11
    Wickedweave Trousers icon

  4. Leggings of Orderly Conduct

    • 3
    Leggings of Orderly Conduct icon

  5. Black Dragonskin Breeches

    • 2
    Black Dragonskin Breeches icon

Feet

  1. Whipcoil Sabatons

    • 25
    Whipcoil Sabatons icon

  2. World Tender's Rootslippers

    • Set
    • Craft
    • 7
    World Tender's Rootslippers icon

  3. Boots of Explosive Growth

    • 5
    Boots of Explosive Growth icon

  4. Void-Coated Stompers

    • 5
    Void-Coated Stompers icon

  5. Rigid Scale Boots

    • 4
    Rigid Scale Boots icon

Rings

  1. Occlusion of Void

    • Set
    • 24
    Occlusion of Void icon

  2. Platinum Star Band

    • 23
    Platinum Star Band icon

  3. Omission of Light

    • Set
    • 18
    Omission of Light icon

  4. Bifurcation Band

    • 15
    Bifurcation Band icon

  5. Bond of Light

    • 7
    Bond of Light icon

Trinkets

  1. Emberwing Feather

    • 39
    Emberwing Feather icon

  2. Heart of Wind

    • 17
    Heart of Wind icon

  3. Crucible of Erratic Energies

    • 15
    Crucible of Erratic Energies icon

  4. Gaze of the Alnseer

    • 11
    Gaze of the Alnseer icon

  5. Vaelgor's Final Stare

    • 9
    Vaelgor's Final Stare icon

Main Hand

  1. Aln'hara Cane

    • Craft
    • 36
    Aln'hara Cane icon

  2. Magister's Valediction

    • Craft
    • 5
    Magister's Valediction icon

  3. Excavating Cudgel

    • 2
    Excavating Cudgel icon

  4. Final Grade

    • 2
    Final Grade icon

  5. Weight of Command

    • 2
    Weight of Command icon

Off Hand

  1. Bulwark of Noble Resolve

    • 3
    Bulwark of Noble Resolve icon

  2. Ward of the Spellbreaker

    • 3
    Ward of the Spellbreaker icon

  3. Spellbreaker's Rebuke

    • Craft
    • 1
    Spellbreaker's Rebuke 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. Hunt

    • 41
    Aln'hara Cane icon

  2. Root Warden's Regalia

    • 14
    World Tender's Barkclasp icon

  3. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 3
    Scout's Polished Wrap icon

  4. Blessed Pango Charm

    • 1
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet icon

  5. Blood

    • 1
    Aln'hara Cane 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 Mythic+ Dungeons during Midnight Season 1.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance

    • 23
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Rune of Avoidance

    • 9
    Enchant Helm - Rune of Avoidance icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 7
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace

    • 26
    Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Nature's Grace

    • 8
    Enchant Shoulders - Nature's Grace icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 6
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 41
    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 Magister

    • 3
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister icon

Legs

  1. Sunfire Silk Spellthread

    • 39
    Sunfire Silk Spellthread icon

  2. Sunfire Silk Spellthread

    • 6
    Sunfire Silk Spellthread icon

  3. Bright Linen Spellthread

    • 3
    Bright Linen Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 31
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 5
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 4
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

    • 45
    Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

    • 21
    Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery

    • 20
    Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 28
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 11
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Jan'alai's Precision

    • 9
    Enchant Weapon - Jan'alai's Precision 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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Eversong Diamond

  1. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 23
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

  2. Powerful Eversong Diamond

    • 17
    Powerful Eversong Diamond icon

  3. Powerful Eversong Diamond

    • 2
    Powerful Eversong Diamond icon

  4. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 1
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Deadly Amethyst

    • 35
    Flawless Deadly Amethyst icon

  2. Flawless Masterful Garnet

    • 16
    Flawless Masterful Garnet icon

  3. Flawless Quick Amethyst

    • 15
    Flawless Quick Amethyst icon

  4. Flawless Masterful Peridot

    • 11
    Flawless Masterful Peridot icon

  5. Flawless Quick Amethyst

    • 10
    Flawless Quick Amethyst icon

Most Played Races for Elemental Shaman M+

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvE, giving a competitive edge in Mythic+ Dungeons.

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

  1. Dwarf

    • 36
    Dwarf icon

  2. Orc

    • 5
    Orc icon

  3. Draenei

    • 2
    Draenei icon

  4. Tauren

    • 2
    Tauren icon

  5. Mag'har Orc

    • 2
    Mag'har Orc 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 Mythic+ PvE guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Elemental Shamans in Mythic+ Dungeons 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 PvE.