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Stormbringer Elemental Shaman Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Season 1

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

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Stormbringer 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 12.0.7 competitive M+.

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

Top Mythic+ Stormbringer Elemental Shamans

  1. Sheffy's icon
    1
    Sheffy
    Blackrock (EU)
    Dwarf | Stormbringer | 293 ilvl
    4235
  2. Cøffee's icon
    2
    Cøffee
    Area 52 (US)
    Dwarf | Stormbringer | 293 ilvl
    4232
  3. Miyahturbo's icon
    3
    Miyahturbo
    Deathwing (EU)
    Dwarf | Stormbringer | 293 ilvl
    4231
  4. Rebelloz's icon
    4
    Rebelloz
    Draenor (EU)
    Tauren | Stormbringer | 291 ilvl
    4230
  5. Harrie's icon
    5
    Harrie
    Silvermoon (EU)
    Dwarf | Stormbringer | 292 ilvl
    4225

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

  • 22% Critical Strike +797
  • 16% Haste +537
  • 67% Mastery +1147
  • 1% Versatility +61

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 6% Avoidance +204
  • 1% Leech +68
  • 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 Stormbringer 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
    • 47
    Locus of the Primal Core icon

  2. Frenzy's Rebuke

    • 1
    Frenzy's Rebuke icon

  3. Horns of the Spurned Val'kyr

    • 1
    Horns of the Spurned Val'kyr icon

  4. Oblivion Guise

    • 1
    Oblivion Guise icon

Neck

  1. Rotmire's Sporeheart

    • 47
    Rotmire's Sporeheart icon

  2. Amulet of the Abyssal Hymn

    • 2
    Amulet of the Abyssal Hymn icon

  3. Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet

    • 1
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Tempests of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 48
    Tempests of the Primal Core icon

  2. Spaulders of Arrow's Flight

    • 2
    Spaulders of Arrow's Flight icon

Back

  1. Guardian of the Primal Core

    • 34
    Guardian of the Primal Core icon

  2. Adherent's Silken Shroud

    • Craft
    • 12
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

  3. Rigid Scale Greatcloak

    • 3
    Rigid Scale Greatcloak icon

  4. Cloak of the Fallen Cardinal

    • 1
    Cloak of the Fallen Cardinal icon

Chest

  1. Embrace of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 42
    Embrace of the Primal Core icon

  2. World Tender's Trunkplate

    • Set
    • Craft
    • 6
    World Tender's Trunkplate icon

  3. Decaying Cuirass

    • 1
    Decaying Cuirass icon

  4. Sharpeye Chestguard

    • 1
    Sharpeye Chestguard icon

Wrist

  1. Fallen King's Cuffs

    • 20
    Fallen King's Cuffs icon

  2. Amberfrond Bracers

    • 15
    Amberfrond Bracers icon

  3. Farstrider's Plated Bracers

    • Craft
    • 12
    Farstrider's Plated Bracers icon

  4. Darkfang Scale Wristguards

    • 2
    Darkfang Scale Wristguards icon

  5. Corewarden Cuffs

    • 1
    Corewarden Cuffs icon

Hands

  1. Earthgrips of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 50
    Earthgrips of the Primal Core icon

Waist

  1. World Tender's Barkclasp

    • Set
    • Craft
    • 25
    World Tender's Barkclasp icon

  2. Farstrider's Trophy Belt

    • Craft
    • 13
    Farstrider's Trophy Belt icon

  3. Ceinture of the Primal Core

    • 6
    Ceinture of the Primal Core icon

  4. Raging Storm Sash

    • 3
    Raging Storm Sash icon

  5. Scornbane Waistguard

    • 2
    Scornbane Waistguard icon

Legs

  1. Fungarian Folly Faulds

    • 30
    Fungarian Folly Faulds icon

  2. Leggings of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 16
    Leggings of the Primal Core icon

  3. Wickedweave Trousers

    • 2
    Wickedweave Trousers icon

  4. Eternal Flame Scaleguards

    • 1
    Eternal Flame Scaleguards icon

  5. Farstrider's Reinforced Faulds

    • Craft
    • 1
    Farstrider's Reinforced Faulds icon

Feet

  1. World Tender's Rootslippers

    • Set
    • Craft
    • 21
    World Tender's Rootslippers icon

  2. Grudgefiend Stompers

    • 20
    Grudgefiend Stompers icon

  3. Sollerets of the Primal Core

    • 7
    Sollerets of the Primal Core icon

  4. Farstrider's Razor Talons

    • Craft
    • 1
    Farstrider's Razor Talons icon

  5. Whipcoil Sabatons

    • 1
    Whipcoil Sabatons icon

Rings

  1. Platinum Star Band

    • 32
    Platinum Star Band icon

  2. Sporecaller's Blooming Loop

    • 28
    Sporecaller's Blooming Loop icon

  3. Masterwork Sin'dorei Band

    • 11
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Band icon

  4. Sin'dorei Band of Hope

    • 11
    Sin'dorei Band of Hope icon

  5. Occlusion of Void

    • Set
    • 5
    Occlusion of Void icon

Trinkets

  1. Gaze of the Alnseer

    • 46
    Gaze of the Alnseer icon

  2. Emberwing Feather

    • 39
    Emberwing Feather icon

  3. Vaelgor's Final Stare

    • 10
    Vaelgor's Final Stare icon

  4. Locus-Walker's Ribbon

    • 4
    Locus-Walker's Ribbon icon

  5. Sporelord's Mycelial Insignia

    • 1
    Sporelord's Mycelial Insignia icon

Main Hand

  1. Excavating Cudgel

    • 32
    Excavating Cudgel icon

  2. Brazier of the Dissonant Dirge

    • 4
    Brazier of the Dissonant Dirge icon

  3. Aln'hara Cane

    • Craft
    • 2
    Aln'hara Cane icon

  4. Belo'melorn, the Shattered Talon

    • 2
    Belo'melorn, the Shattered Talon icon

  5. Final Grade

    • 2
    Final Grade icon

Off Hand

  1. Ward of the Spellbreaker

    • 21
    Ward of the Spellbreaker icon

  2. Viryx's Indomitable Bulwark

    • 7
    Viryx's Indomitable Bulwark icon

  3. Bulwark of Noble Resolve

    • 5
    Bulwark of Noble Resolve icon

  4. Reflux Reflector

    • 3
    Reflux Reflector icon

  5. Spellbreaker's Rebuke

    • Craft
    • 2
    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. Root Warden's Regalia

    • 52
    World Tender's Barkclasp icon

  2. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 39
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

  3. Loa Worshiper's Band

    • 3
    Loa Worshiper's Band icon

  4. Hunt

    • 2
    Aln'hara Cane icon

  5. Stabilizing Gemstone Bandolier

    • 1
    Farstrider's Trophy Belt 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

    • 45
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 4
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Hex of Leeching

    • 1
    Enchant Helm - Hex of Leeching icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace

    • 47
    Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 3
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 47
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister

    • 3
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister icon

Hands

  1. Heavy Knothide Armor Kit

    • 18
    Heavy Knothide Armor Kit icon

Legs

  1. Sunfire Silk Spellthread

    • 47
    Sunfire Silk Spellthread icon

  2. Arcanoweave Spellthread

    • 2
    Arcanoweave Spellthread icon

  3. Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

    • 1
    Forest Hunter's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 43
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 6
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

    • 91
    Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

    • 5
    Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury

    • 4
    Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Jan'alai's Precision

    • 32
    Enchant Weapon - Jan'alai's Precision icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 9
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 9
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery 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

    • 37
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

  2. Powerful Eversong Diamond

    • 13
    Powerful Eversong Diamond icon

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Masterful Garnet

    • 95
    Flawless Masterful Garnet icon

  2. Flawless Deadly Amethyst

    • 48
    Flawless Deadly Amethyst icon

  3. Flawless Quick Garnet

    • 43
    Flawless Quick Garnet icon

  4. Flawless Versatile Garnet

    • 13
    Flawless Versatile Garnet icon

  5. Flawless Deadly Peridot

    • 11
    Flawless Deadly Peridot 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

    • 37
    Dwarf icon

  2. Draenei

    • 3
    Draenei icon

  3. Tauren

    • 3
    Tauren icon

  4. Orc

    • 3
    Orc icon

  5. Mag'har Orc

    • 1
    Mag'har Orc icon

Stormbringer 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 Stormbringer 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 12.0.7.

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.