RBG Elemental Shaman

Elemental Shaman
Season 2
50 characters
1589 - 2435

Discover the art of building a PvP Elemental Shaman designed to excel in RBG in World of Warcraft Dragonflight 10.1.7. This guide provides you with a comprehensive blueprint to create a character that can hold its own in the fierce competition.

Updated , this guide distills the build of the top 50 Elemental Shamans across the leaderboards in the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. The players' ratings range from 1589 to 2435, with Beyoncé from Lethon (US) currently reigning as the top RBG Elemental Shaman.

The guide factors in each character's equipment type, specialization history, and connection frequency, ensuring you have the most accurate and current information at your disposal.

Top Elemental Shamans

  1. 1
    Beyoncé
    Lethon (US)
    432 ilvl
    2435
  2. 2
    Kasparøv
    Tichondrius (US)
    429 ilvl
    2353
  3. 3
    Adele
    Lethon (US)
    427 ilvl
    2326
  4. 4
    Justweirdaf
    Blackmoore (EU)
    428 ilvl
    2241
  5. 5
    Dxxlol
    Tichondrius (US)
    427 ilvl
    2229

Stat Priority

Stats are fundamental in shaping character abilities and gameplay in World of Warcraft. Present in most equipment, enhancements, and consumables, these attributes can notably boost Elemental Shamans prowess in RBG confrontations. The key stats to concentrate on are:

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

In addition, items occasionally offer minor stats. Although their occurrence is rare and random, Speed stands out as a desirable attribute that can augment Elemental Shamans' effectiveness:

  1. Speed
  2. Leech
  3. Avoidance

Comprehending these stats is key to optimizing your Elemental Shaman for RBG confrontations.

Main Stat Priority
+305
7% Critical Strike
+4671
27% Haste
+720
23% Mastery
+5945
29% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Haste
  3. Mastery
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stat Priority
+5
0% Avoidance
+53
1% Leech
+454
9% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Leech
  3. Avoidance

Races

Each race in World of Warcraft carries distinct traits, conferring potential advantages in gameplay. Currently, the top choice for Elemental Shaman in RBG is the mighty Orc race.

In the current climate of cross-faction play, restrictions on race selection have significantly diminished, affording players the freedom to choose the race that offers the most potent racial abilities for their Elemental Shaman.

  1. Orc
    21
  2. Dark Iron Dwarf
    11
  3. Dwarf
    10
  4. Tauren
    3
  5. Kul Tiran
    2

Class Talents

Chain Heal
49
Lava Burst
50
Astral Shift
50
Chain Lightning
50
Wind Shear
50
Planes Traveler
39
Spirit Wolf
12
Frost Shock
49
Maelstrom Weapon
0
Earth Shield
49
Fire and Ice
50
Earth Elemental
40
Capacitor Totem
11
Ancestral Wolf Affinity
0
Brimming with Life
49
Elemental Orbit
48
Healing Stream Totem
46
Ancestral Defense
9
Tremor Totem
48
Static Charge
1
Greater Purge
48
Flurry
0
Swirling Currents
41
Cleanse Spirit
23
Earthgrab Totem
48
Hex
45
Nature's Fury
24
Surging Shields
47
Elemental Warding
23
Nature's Guardian
50
Voodoo Mastery
30
Winds of Al'Akir
5
Spiritwalker's Grace
15
Thunderstorm
50
Totemic Focus
21
Gust of Wind
34
Spiritwalker's Aegis
9
Ancestral Guidance
42
Totemic Projection
23
Totemic Surge
39
Go with the Flow
3
Mana Spring
1
Lightning Lasso
50
Poison Cleansing Totem
0
Totemic Recall
3
Nature's Swiftness
3
Stoneskin Totem
1
Call of the Elements
1

Specialization Talents

Earth Shock
50
Earthquake
50
Elemental Fury
50
Fire Elemental
50
Inundate
28
Focused Insight
28
Primordial Bond
50
Call of Thunder
10
Flow of Power
43
Lava Surge
50
Unrelenting Calamity
9
Icefury
42
Swelling Maelstrom
42
Echo of the Elements
29
Call of Fire
50
Stormkeeper
9
Flux Melting
33
Surge of Power
49
Flames of the Cauldron
49
Flash of Lightning
3
Eye of the Storm
49
Power of the Maelstrom
6
Master of the Elements
49
Improved Flametongue Weapon
49
Elemental Blast
2
Primordial Wave
50
Deeply Rooted Elements
48
Primal Elementalist
41
Echoes of Great Sundering
0
Elemental Equilibrium
1
Rolling Magma
48
Echo Chamber
5
Oath of the Far Seer
0
Magma Chamber
48
Searing Flames
44
Lightning Rod
1
Splintered Elements
40
Mountains Will Fall
1
Further Beyond
0
Windspeaker's Lava Resurgence
36

PvP Talents

Static Field Totem
18
Traveling Storms
1
Skyfury Totem
27
Counterstrike Totem
2
Unleash Shield
8
Grounding Totem
40
Seasoned Winds
5
Volcanic Surge
3
Burrow
46

Equipment

Equipment is the cornerstone of a character's strength in World of Warcraft. The most potent gear can often be found in the Great Vault, obtained through the rigors of Mythic+ dungeons, or won in the trials of Mythic raids. PvP vendors serve as the primary source for PvP equipment, while the Crafting Orders system provides another avenue for securing powerful gear.

The list that follows enumerates the top equipment items for each of a Elemental Shaman's equipment slots. These selections have been carefully curated to enhance your prowess in RBG.

Head

  1. set
    Spangenhelm of the Cinderwolf
    48
  2. Flame-Touched Helmet
    1
  3. Oscillating Wilderness Opticals
    1

Neck

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Necklace
    30
  2. Torc of Passed Time
    11
  3. Elemental Lariat
    5
  4. Obsidian Gladiator's Amulet
    3
  5. Obsidian Aspirant's Necklace
    1

Shoulders

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Chain Monnion
    35
  2. set
    Thunderpads of the Cinderwolf
    11
  3. Flame-Touched Spaulders
    2
  4. set
    Scalewarden's Chain Epaulets
    2

Back

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Drape
    36
  2. Undulating Sporecloak
    7
  3. Obsidian Gladiator's Shawl
    4
  4. Obsidian Gladiator's Cloak
    1
  5. Pelisse of the Cinderwolf
    1

Chest

  1. Flame-Touched Chainmail
    43
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Chain Tunic
    3
  3. set
    Adornments of the Cinderwolf
    2
  4. Obsidian Gladiator's Chain Vest
    1
  5. set
    Scalewarden's Chain Armor
    1

Wrist

  1. Adaptive Dracothyst Armguards
    36
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Chain Bracers
    9
  3. Flame-Touched Cuffs
    3
  4. Obsidian Gladiator's Chain Wristguards
    2

Hands

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Chain Handguards
    44
  2. set
    Knuckles of the Cinderwolf
    5
  3. Flame-Touched Handguards
    1

Waist

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Chain Belt
    38
  2. Flame-Touched Chain
    10
  3. Faulds of the Cinderwolf
    1
  4. set
    Scalewarden's Chain Cinch
    1

Legs

  1. set
    Braies of the Cinderwolf
    34
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Chain Breeches
    14
  3. Flame-Touched Legguards
    2

Feet

  1. Infurious Boots of Reprieve
    35
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Chain Sabatons
    9
  3. Flame-Touched Treads
    5
  4. Obsidian Gladiator's Chain Boots
    1

Rings

  1. Signet of Titanic Insight
    41
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Ring
    32
  3. Ring-Bound Hourglass
    17
  4. Obsidian Gladiator's Signet
    6
  5. Obsidian Aspirant's Signet
    2

Trinkets

  1. set
    Obsidian Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    47
  2. set
    Obsidian Gladiator's Medallion
    47
  3. set
    Obsidian Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    2
  4. Mirror of Fractured Tomorrows
    1
  5. set
    Obsidian Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    1

Main Hand

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Talons
    39
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Scepter
    9
  3. Morchie's Distorted Spellblade
    1
  4. Scalewarden's Hatchet
    1

Off Hand

  1. Scalewarden's Aegis
    32
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Shield
    18

Embellished Items

Embellished items are masterfully crafted pieces of gear, imbued with specialized abilities, designed to dramatically enhance your character's prowess in World of Warcraft. These items can be obtained either by using an embellishment reagent or may come pre-equipped within an item's crafting recipe.

Although only two embellished items can be worn simultaneously, selecting the perfect pair can drastically boost a Elemental Shaman's potency in combat.

Here is a carefully curated selection of the best embellished items to elevate your Elemental Shaman's performance in RBG.

  1. Adaptive Dracothyst Armguards
    36
  2. Infurious Boots of Reprieve
    35
  3. Undulating Sporecloak
    7
  4. Flame-Touched Chainmail
    6
  5. Elemental Lariat
    5

Enchantments

Enchantments are enhancements that significantly amplify the power of your equipment in World of Warcraft. Crafted using the Enchanting, Leatherworking, and Blacksmithing professions, or procured from the auction house, these upgrades provide a substantial boost to your character's abilities.

Enchantments can be applied to a wide array of items, including the Back, Chest, Wrist, Waist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand gear.

Highlighted below are the most effective enchantments for Elemental Shamans in RBG, each carefully selected to greatly bolster your combat effectiveness.

Back

  1. Homebound Speed
    39
  2. Regenerative Leech
    8
  3. +125 Speed
    1

Chest

  1. Waking Stats
    46
  2. Reserve of Intellect
    2
  3. Accelerated Agility
    1

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed
    41
  2. +200 Leech
    7

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp
    33

Legs

  1. Frozen Spellthread
    42
  2. Temporal Spellthread
    5
  3. Fierce Armor Kit
    2

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze
    34
  2. Watcher's Loam
    13
  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Haste
    57
  2. +82 Versatility
    35
  3. +82 Critical Strike
    4

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion
    44
  2. Wafting Devotion
    3
  3. Burning Writ
    1

Gems

Gems are expertly crafted jewels that can enhance your equipment stats in World of Warcraft. Developed using the Jewelcrafting profession, these can also be procured from the auction house.

These precious stones can be socketed into Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings items that feature a Prismatic socket. Items can be imbued with a socket using an obtainable item that costs 6 Tokens of Merit from the Great Vault.

Additionally, a Neck item can be endowed with up to three sockets by using different qualities of the Tiered Medallion Setting , which can also be crafted via the Jewelcrafting profession or purchased from the auction house.

Highlighted below are the top-notch gem choices for Elemental Shaman in RBG, each one carefully selected to maximize your combat effectiveness.

  1. Energized Ysemerald
    164
  2. Energized Malygite
    95
  3. Keen Ysemerald
    27
  4. Fierce Illimited Diamond
    23
  5. Zen Neltharite
    23