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Enhancement Shaman 2v2 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 2

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Enhancement Shaman PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 2.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Enhancement 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 11.2 competitive 2v2.

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

Top 2v2 Enhancement Shamans

  1. Wfrbot's icon
    1
    Wfrbot
    Silvermoon (EU)
    Dark Iron Dwarf | Stormbringer | 641 ilvl
    2282
  2. Tactíc's icon
    2
    Tactíc
    Chromaggus (US)
    Orc | Totemic | 649 ilvl
    2254
  3. Askbotanical's icon
    3
    Askbotanical
    Sargeras (US)
    Highmountain Tauren | Totemic | 636 ilvl
    2184
  4. Klât's icon
    4
    Klât
    Archimonde (EU)
    Orc | Stormbringer | 643 ilvl
    2183
  5. Shamazda's icon
    5
    Shamazda
    Kazzak (EU)
    Orc | Stormbringer | 677 ilvl
    2165

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Enhancement 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

  • 11% Critical Strike +1000
  • 16% Haste +10890
  • 41% Mastery +8581
  • 22% Versatility +17058

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 0% Leech +176
  • 9% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in 2v2 Arenas. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Enhancement 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 2v2

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 Enhancement Shamans in 2v2 Arenas.

Head

  1. Gale Sovereign's Charged Hood

    • Set
    • 10
    Gale Sovereign's Charged Hood icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Necklace

    • 4
    Prized Gladiator's Necklace icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Amulet

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Gale Sovereign's Zephyrs

    • Set
    • 10
    Gale Sovereign's Zephyrs icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 4
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Drape

    • 3
    Prized Gladiator's Drape icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Shawl

    • 2
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

Chest

  1. Gale Sovereign's Clouded Hauberk

    • Set
    • 9
    Gale Sovereign's Clouded Hauberk icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Chain Tunic

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Tunic icon

Wrist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Chain Wristguards

    • 4
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Wristguards icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Chain Bracers

    • 2
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Bracers icon

  4. Galvanic Graffiti Cuffs

    • 1
    Galvanic Graffiti Cuffs icon

Hands

  1. Gale Sovereign's Grasps

    • Set
    • 10
    Gale Sovereign's Grasps icon

Waist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Chain Belt

    • 5
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Belt icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

  3. Durable Information Securing Container

    • 1
    Durable Information Securing Container icon

  4. Prized Warmonger's Cinch

    • 1
    Prized Warmonger's Cinch icon

Legs

  1. Prized Gladiator's Chain Breeches

    • 4
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Breeches icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Chain Leggings

    • 4
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Leggings icon

  3. Gale Sovereign's Pantaloons

    • Set
    • 1
    Gale Sovereign's Pantaloons icon

  4. Prized Warmonger's Leggings

    • 1
    Prized Warmonger's Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Prized Gladiator's Chain Boots

    • 6
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Boots icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Chain Sabatons

    • 3
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Sabatons icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Chain Treads

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Treads icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 19
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Signet

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 10
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 7
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 2
    Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Emblem

    • Set
    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Emblem icon

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Detonator

    • 9
    Prized Gladiator's Detonator icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Pickaxe

    • Craft
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Pickaxe icon

Off Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Detonator

    • 8
    Prized Gladiator's Detonator icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Pickaxe

    • Craft
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Pickaxe icon

  3. Prized Warmonger's Mace

    • 1
    Prized Warmonger's Mace 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 Enhancement Shamans.

  1. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 19
    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 Enhancement Shaman gear in 2v2 Arenas during The War Within Season 2.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 6
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon

  2. Greater Rune of Gushing Wound

    • 2
    Greater Rune of Gushing Wound icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 6
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 1
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

Chest

  1. Stormrider's Agility

    • 6
    Stormrider's Agility icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 4
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 10
    +1000 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 10
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 10
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Versatility

    • 7
    +315 Versatility icon

  2. +315 Haste

    • 5
    +315 Haste icon

  3. Cursed Mastery

    • 4
    Cursed Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 10
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

Off Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 10
    Authority of Radiant Power 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 Enhancement Shamans in 2v2 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 8
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Chronomantic Fiber

    • 3
    Chronomantic Fiber icon

  2. Energizing Fiber

    • 1
    Energizing Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Quick Sapphire

    • 26
    Quick Sapphire icon

  2. Masterful Sapphire

    • 18
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  3. Masterful Emerald

    • 12
    Masterful Emerald icon

  4. Masterful Onyx

    • 9
    Masterful Onyx icon

  5. Versatile Emerald

    • 7
    Versatile Emerald icon

Durable Information Securing Container

Durable Information Securing Container is a powerful belt introduced in Patch 11.1.7, obtained from Overcharged Delves. It features a unique effect that enhances character builds and can significantly impact performance in competitive content.

  1. Charged Bolts

    • 1
    Charged Bolts icon

Most Played Races for Enhancement Shaman 2v2

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 2v2 Arenas.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Enhancement Shaman DPS players in The War Within Season 2.

  1. Orc

    • 6
    Orc icon

  2. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 2
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  3. Highmountain Tauren

    • 1
    Highmountain Tauren icon

  4. Mag'har Orc

    • 1
    Mag'har Orc icon

Enhancement Shaman Guide FAQ

Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.

How is this 2v2 PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Enhancement Shamans in 2v2 Arenas 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 The War Within Season 2 and Patch 11.2.

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.