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Elemental Shaman RBG PvP Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Elemental Shaman PvP guide for Rated Battlegrounds 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 RBG.

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

Top RBG Elemental Shamans

  1. Impùlse's icon
    1
    Impùlse
    Kazzak (EU)
    Orc | Farseer | 128 ilvl
    2594
  2. Impulsé's icon
    2
    Impulsé
    Kazzak (EU)
    Orc | Farseer | 124 ilvl
    2520
  3. Jäçk's icon
    3
    Jäçk
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Dwarf | Farseer | 130 ilvl
    2312
  4. Rufax's icon
    4
    Rufax
    Argent Dawn (EU)
    Dwarf | Farseer | 123 ilvl
    2299
  5. Perunika's icon
    5
    Perunika
    Ravenholdt (EU)
    Goblin | Farseer | 151 ilvl
    2072

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 +49
  • 25% Haste +259
  • 52% Mastery +217
  • 24% Versatility +345

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 2% Leech +37
  • 18% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Rated Battlegrounds. 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 RBG

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 Rated Battlegrounds.

Head

  1. Aspect of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 8
    Aspect of Channeled Fury icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Faceguard

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Faceguard icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 10
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Fangs of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 11
    Fangs of Channeled Fury icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 11
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic

    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic icon

  2. Furs of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 3
    Furs of Channeled Fury icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Chestguard

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Chestguard icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chain Wristguards

    • 8
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Wristguards icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Chain Bracers

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Claws of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 11
    Claws of Channeled Fury icon

Waist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt

    • 9
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle

    • Craft
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Cinch

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Cinch icon

Legs

  1. Tassets of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 11
    Tassets of Channeled Fury icon

Feet

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots

    • 7
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Sabatons

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Sabatons icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 21
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 11
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 10
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Emblem

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Emblem icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Scepter

    • 11
    Astral Gladiator's Scepter icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Bulwark

    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Bulwark icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Shield

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator'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. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 18
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Energy Redistribution Beacon

    • 4
    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 Rated Battlegrounds during Midnight Pre-Patch.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 9
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 2
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 8
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Council's Intellect

    • 3
    Council's Intellect icon

Wrist

  1. +66 Speed

    • 9
    +66 Speed icon

  2. +135 Leech

    • 2
    +135 Leech icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 10
    Sunset Spellthread icon

  2. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 1
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 8
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 3
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery

    • 9
    Cursed Mastery icon

  2. +21 Haste

    • 7
    +21 Haste icon

  3. +21 Mastery

    • 3
    +21 Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 5
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 4
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  3. Authority of Fiery Resolve

    • 1
    Authority of Fiery Resolve 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 Rated Battlegrounds.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 8
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

  2. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 3
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 6
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 3
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Dexterous Fiber

    • 1
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  4. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 54
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Emerald

    • 15
    Masterful Emerald icon

  3. Masterful Sapphire

    • 7
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  4. Quick Sapphire

    • 5
    Quick Sapphire icon

  5. Quick Onyx

    • 3
    Quick Onyx icon

Tinker

  1. Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer

    • 1
    Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer icon

Most Played Races for Elemental Shaman RBG

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

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

  1. Orc

    • 4
    Orc icon

  2. Dwarf

    • 4
    Dwarf icon

  3. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 2
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  4. 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 RBG PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Elemental Shamans in Rated 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 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.