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Enhancement Shaman 2v2 PvP Guide for Midnight Season 1

Welcome to Murlok’s Enhancement Shaman PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 1.

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 12.0 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. Drenz's icon
    1
    Drenz
    Scilla (US)
    Orc | Totemic | 225 ilvl
    1964
  2. Zrixxy's icon
    2
    Zrixxy
    Doomhammer (EU)
    Orc | Totemic | 224 ilvl
    1858
  3. Reibanit's icon
    3
    Reibanit
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    Orc | Totemic | 228 ilvl
    1837
  4. Dxlöl's icon
    4
    Dxlöl
    Quelthalas (US)
    Highmountain Tauren | Totemic | 227 ilvl
    1806
  5. Pifpafproc's icon
    5
    Pifpafproc
    Archimonde (EU)
    Orc | Stormbringer | 225 ilvl
    1786

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 +27
  • 14% Haste +605
  • 34% Mastery +219
  • 14% Versatility +741

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +3
  • 0% Leech +8
  • 4% 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. Locus of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 38
    Locus of the Primal Core icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Chain Headguard

    • 8
    Galactic Aspirant's Chain Headguard icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Faceguard

    • 3
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Faceguard icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Helm

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Helm icon

Neck

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Necklace

    • 29
    Galactic Aspirant's Necklace icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Amulet

    • 18
    Thalassian Competitor's Amulet icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Pendant

    • 2
    Galactic Aspirant's Pendant icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Choker

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Choker icon

Shoulders

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Monnion

    • 19
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Monnion icon

  2. Tempests of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 16
    Tempests of the Primal Core icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Chain Spaulders

    • 14
    Galactic Aspirant's Chain Spaulders icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Chain Shoulderguards

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Chain Shoulderguards icon

Back

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Cloak

    • 30
    Galactic Aspirant's Cloak icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • Craft
    • 7
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Cape

    • 5
    Galactic Aspirant's Cape icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Greatcloak

    • 3
    Galactic Aspirant's Greatcloak icon

  5. Galactic Warmonger's Cloak

    • 2
    Galactic Warmonger's Cloak icon

Chest

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Armored Tunic

    • 25
    Galactic Aspirant's Armored Tunic icon

  2. Embrace of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 22
    Embrace of the Primal Core icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Armored Vest

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Armored Vest icon

  4. Galactic Warmonger's Chestguard

    • Set
    • 1
    Galactic Warmonger's Chestguard icon

  5. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Tunic

    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Tunic icon

Wrist

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Chain Bracer

    • 29
    Galactic Aspirant's Chain Bracer icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Cuffs

    • Craft
    • 16
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Cuffs icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps

    • 4
    Galactic Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps icon

  4. Thalassian Competitor's Mail Links

    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Mail Links icon

Hands

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Chain Handguards

    • 33
    Galactic Aspirant's Chain Handguards icon

  2. Earthgrips of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 11
    Earthgrips of the Primal Core icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets

    • 5
    Galactic Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets icon

  4. Galactic Warmonger's Grips

    • Set
    • 1
    Galactic Warmonger's Grips icon

Waist

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Chain Belt

    • 31
    Galactic Aspirant's Chain Belt icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle

    • Craft
    • 9
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Chain Clasp

    • 6
    Galactic Aspirant's Chain Clasp icon

  4. Galactic Warmonger's Cinch

    • Set
    • 3
    Galactic Warmonger's Cinch icon

  5. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Belt

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Belt icon

Legs

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves

    • 23
    Galactic Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Leggings

    • 22
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Leggings icon

  3. Leggings of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 2
    Leggings of the Primal Core icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Chain Leggings

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Chain Leggings icon

  5. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Leggings

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Mail Footlinks

    • 18
    Thalassian Competitor's Mail Footlinks icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Chain Sabatons

    • 17
    Galactic Aspirant's Chain Sabatons icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Chain Stompers

    • 8
    Galactic Aspirant's Chain Stompers icon

  4. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Stompers

    • 6
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Stompers icon

  5. Galactic Warmonger's Greaves

    • Set
    • 1
    Galactic Warmonger's Greaves icon

Rings

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Signet

    • 42
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Ring

    • 36
    Galactic Aspirant's Ring icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Signet

    • 20
    Galactic Aspirant's Signet icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Band

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Band icon

  5. Galactic Gladiator's Signet

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 49
    Galactic Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 33
    Galactic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 17
    Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  4. Thalassian Competitor's Medallion

    • Set
    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Medallion icon

Main Hand

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Chopper

    • 28
    Galactic Aspirant's Chopper icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Pickaxe

    • Craft
    • 16
    Thalassian Competitor's Pickaxe icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Talons

    • 4
    Galactic Aspirant's Talons icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Morningstar

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Morningstar icon

  5. Galactic Warmonger's Mace

    • 1
    Galactic Warmonger's Mace icon

Off Hand

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Chopper

    • 25
    Galactic Aspirant's Chopper icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Pickaxe

    • Craft
    • 15
    Thalassian Competitor's Pickaxe icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Talons

    • 5
    Galactic Aspirant's Talons icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Morningstar

    • 2
    Galactic Aspirant's Morningstar icon

  5. Dreadflail Bludgeon

    • 1
    Dreadflail Bludgeon 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. Hunt

    • 27
    Thalassian Competitor's Pickaxe icon

  2. Devouring Banding

    • 25
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Cuffs icon

  3. Prismatic Focusing Iris

    • 19
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  4. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 8
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Leggings icon

  5. Blessed Pango Charm

    • 5
    Thalassian 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 Midnight Season 1.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed

    • 15
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed

    • 12
    Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed

    • 1
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 12
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle

    • 10
    Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace

    • 1
    Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Rootwarden

    • 17
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Rootwarden icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 6
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  3. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Rootwarden

    • 1
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Rootwarden icon

Legs

  1. Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

    • 29
    Forest Hunter's Armor Kit icon

  2. Thalassian Scout Armor Kit

    • 3
    Thalassian Scout Armor Kit icon

  3. Bright Linen Spellthread

    • 1
    Bright Linen Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 19
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 1
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Thalassian Haste

    • 26
    Enchant Ring - Thalassian Haste icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Thalassian Versatility

    • 16
    Enchant Ring - Thalassian Versatility icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity

    • 7
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 14
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Aegis

    • 7
    Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Aegis icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Aegis

    • 6
    Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Aegis icon

Off Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 12
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Aegis

    • 7
    Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Aegis icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Aegis

    • 6
    Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Aegis 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

    • 6
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 1
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

Prismatic

    • 33

  2. Enduring Heliotrope

    • 28
    Enduring Heliotrope icon

  3. Flawless Quick Lapis

    • 19
    Flawless Quick Lapis icon

  4. Quick Lapis

    • 13
    Quick Lapis icon

  5. Quick Lapis

    • 12
    Quick Lapis 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 Midnight Season 1.

  1. Orc

    • 22
    Orc icon

  2. Highmountain Tauren

    • 9
    Highmountain Tauren icon

  3. Draenei

    • 5
    Draenei icon

  4. Dwarf

    • 5
    Dwarf icon

  5. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 3
    Dark Iron Dwarf 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 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 PvP.