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Enhancement Shaman 3v3 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Enhancement Shaman PvP guide for 3v3 Arenas in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 3.

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 3v3.

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

Top 3v3 Enhancement Shamans

  1. Dtierspeç's icon
    1
    Dtierspeç
    Stormrage (US)
    Highmountain Tauren | Stormbringer | 677 ilvl
    2776
  2. Zrvyeolpkemb's icon
    2
    Zrvyeolpkemb
    Stormrage (US)
    Highmountain Tauren | Stormbringer | 680 ilvl
    2762
  3. Glasscanñon's icon
    3
    Glasscanñon
    Stormrage (US)
    Highmountain Tauren | Stormbringer | 679 ilvl
    2688
  4. Chidòrix's icon
    4
    Chidòrix
    Kazzak (EU)
    Orc | Stormbringer | 675 ilvl
    2658
  5. Sswfx's icon
    5
    Sswfx
    Kazzak (EU)
    Orc | Stormbringer | 675 ilvl
    2638

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 +548
  • 22% Haste +14205
  • 39% Mastery +8154
  • 28% Versatility +22312

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +18
  • 0% Leech +163
  • 9% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in 3v3 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 3v3

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 3v3 Arenas.

Head

  1. Algari Competitor's Mail Goggles

    • 16
    Algari Competitor's Mail Goggles icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Faceguard

    • 15
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Faceguard icon

  3. Aspect of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 6
    Aspect of Channeled Fury icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm icon

  5. Algari Competitor's Chain Cowl

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Chain Cowl icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 30
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Necklace

    • 19
    Astral Gladiator's Necklace icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Fangs of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 49
    Fangs of Channeled Fury icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Shoulderguard

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Shoulderguard icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 50
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail

    • Craft
    • 26
    Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic

    • 12
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Chestguard

    • 7
    Astral Warmonger's Chestguard icon

  4. Furs of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 4
    Furs of Channeled Fury icon

  5. Glyph-Etched Breastplate

    • 1
    Glyph-Etched Breastplate icon

Wrist

  1. Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers

    • 19
    Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Bracers

    • 15
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Bracers icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Wristguards

    • 8
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Wristguards icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Armguards

    • 3
    Astral Warmonger's Armguards icon

Hands

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chain Handguards

    • 40
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Handguards icon

  2. Claws of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 8
    Claws of Channeled Fury icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Chain Gauntlets

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Chain Gauntlets icon

Waist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt

    • 39
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle

    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Cinch

    • 5
    Astral Warmonger's Cinch icon

Legs

  1. Tassets of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 49
    Tassets of Channeled Fury icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Leggings

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chain Sabatons

    • 35
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Sabatons icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots

    • 9
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Chain Treads

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Chain Treads icon

  4. Boots of Channeled Fury

    • 1
    Boots of Channeled Fury icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 79
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Ring

    • 20
    Astral Gladiator's Ring icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 49
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 46
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Claws

    • 42
    Astral Gladiator's Claws icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Pickaxe

    • 8
    Algari Competitor's Pickaxe icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Claws

    • 42
    Astral Gladiator's Claws icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Pickaxe

    • 8
    Algari Competitor's Pickaxe 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

    • 99
    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 3v3 Arenas during The War Within Season 3.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 39
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 6
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 2
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

Chest

  1. Stormrider's Agility

    • 26
    Stormrider's Agility icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 22
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  3. Council's Intellect

    • 1
    Council's Intellect icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 45
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 1
    +2040 Leech icon

  3. +650 Speed

    • 1
    +650 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 48
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 1
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

  3. Sunset Spellthread

    • 1
    Sunset Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 42
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 5
    Defender's March icon

  3. Scout's March

    • 1
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery

    • 45
    Cursed Mastery icon

  2. +315 Versatility

    • 38
    +315 Versatility icon

  3. +315 Mastery

    • 7
    +315 Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 36
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 10
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  3. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 2
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

Off Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 36
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 10
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  3. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 2
    Oathsworn's Tenacity 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 3v3 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 47
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 1
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 34
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 8
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  3. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 7
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  4. Pure Precise Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Precise Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Quick Sapphire

    • 185
    Quick Sapphire icon

  2. Masterful Sapphire

    • 32
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  3. Masterful Emerald

    • 29
    Masterful Emerald icon

  4. Versatile Onyx

    • 27
    Versatile Onyx icon

  5. Quick Onyx

    • 25
    Quick Onyx icon

Tinker

    • 37

  2. Tinker: Shadowflame Rockets

    • 1
    Tinker: Shadowflame Rockets icon

Most Played Races for Enhancement Shaman 3v3

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 3v3 Arenas.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Enhancement Shaman DPS players in The War Within Season 3.

  1. Highmountain Tauren

    • 19
    Highmountain Tauren icon

  2. Orc

    • 18
    Orc icon

  3. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 8
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  4. Dwarf

    • 3
    Dwarf icon

  5. 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 3v3 PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Enhancement Shamans in 3v3 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 3 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.