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Enhancement Shaman PvP Guide For 3v3

Shaman class icon Enhancement Shaman specialization icon
Enhancement Shaman
Season 3
50 characters
2196 - 2965

Welcome to Murlok.io's Enhancement Shaman PvP guide for 3v3 in World of Warcraft. This guide lists the best stats, races, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems for patch 10.2.6, based on the character builds of the Top 50 Enhancement Shamans from Dragonflight Season 3 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Saul (Tichondrius US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2965.

Updated every 12 hours with the latest data from the Battle.net API , the guide also examines each character's last time played, specialization usage frequency, and equipment type to ensure greater accuracy.

Top Enhancement Shamans

  1. 1
    Saul's character icon
    Saul
    Tichondrius (US)
    484 ilvl
    2965
  2. 2
    Judgmentdaý's character icon
    Judgmentdaý
    Tichondrius (US)
    458 ilvl
    2906
  3. 3
    Nametenbooks's character icon
    Nametenbooks
    Tichondrius (US)
    456 ilvl
    2811
  4. 4
    Aýanokoji's character icon
    Aýanokoji
    Tichondrius (US)
    459 ilvl
    2693
  5. 5
    Bluefighter's character icon
    Bluefighter
    Tichondrius (US)
    457 ilvl
    2674

Stat Priority

Stats are crucial attributes that directly influence a character's power in World of Warcraft. They not only determine the character's strength but also define the overall feel and playstyle. Stat bonuses can be found on various pieces of equipment, in consumables created by the Alchemy profession, certain foods, some enchantments , and gems .

It's important to note that each stat experiences diminishing returns once its equipped bonus reaches +20%. This means that optimizing a character's performance involves more than just maximizing each stat; it's about finding a balanced distribution. Here is the optimal way to balance Enhancement Shaman Secondary and Minor stats for 3v3.

Secondary Stats
+776
14% Critical Strike
+2906
17% Haste
+4700
68% Mastery
+5460
27% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+187
3% Avoidance
+16
1% Leech
+634
12% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Avoidance
  3. Leech

Races

In World of Warcraft, each race comes with unique traits that enhance character abilities or improve in-game quality of life. Although these racial traits typically offer minor advantages, they can still provide a competitive edge in certain scenarios.

With Orc currently being the top race for Enhancement Shamans in 3v3, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Orc race icon
    Orc
    26
  2. Dark Iron Dwarf race icon
    Dark Iron Dwarf
    18
  3. Dwarf race icon
    Dwarf
    3
  4. Draenei race icon
    Draenei
    1
  5. Tauren race icon
    Tauren
    1

Class Talents

Talents are the main element defining a character's build, significantly influencing the playstyle by adding, modifying, and enhancing character abilities and behaviors. They are crucial in shaping how a character functions in battle.

Class talents represent a common tree shared across all Shaman specializations. These talents provide foundational skills and enhancements that are essential and universal to the Shaman class. They offer a range of abilities that lay the groundwork for a Shaman's overall capabilities, regardless of the chosen specialization.

The following tree reproduces the in-game class talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Chain Heal
50
Lava Burst
49
Astral Shift
50
Chain Lightning
50
Wind Shear
50
Planes Traveler
48
Thunderous Paws
15
Frost Shock
49
Maelstrom Weapon
50
Earth Shield
50
Fire and Ice
46
Earth Elemental
38
Capacitor Totem
7
Ancestral Wolf Affinity
1
Brimming with Life
49
Elemental Orbit
50
Healing Stream Totem
25
Ancestral Defense
25
Tremor Totem
50
Guardian's Cudgel
1
Greater Purge
48
Flurry
47
Swirling Currents
23
Cleanse Spirit
18
Earthgrab Totem
50
Hex
49
Nature's Fury
6
Surging Shields
50
Elemental Warding
32
Nature's Guardian
50
Voodoo Mastery
47
Winds of Al'Akir
0
Spiritwalker's Grace
0
Thunderstorm
50
Totemic Focus
1
Spirit Walk
41
Graceful Spirit
0
Ancestral Guidance
48
Totemic Projection
41
Totemic Surge
35
Go with the Flow
1
Mana Spring
0
Lightning Lasso
32
Poison Cleansing Totem
3
Totemic Recall
22
Nature's Swiftness
0
Stoneskin Totem
5
Call of the Elements
0

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Enhancement Shamans with unique abilities and enhancements tailored to their combat style.

The following tree reproduces the in-game specialization talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Stormstrike
50
Windfury Weapon
7
Refreshing Waters
6
Lava Lash
49
Forceful Winds
1
Improved Maelstrom Weapon
50
Molten Assault
49
Unruly Winds
1
Windfury Totem
1
Raging Maelstrom
50
Ice Strike
49
Hailstorm
49
Doom Winds
1
Elemental Blast
49
Overflowing Maelstrom
50
Sundering
50
Swirling Maelstrom
36
Hot Hand
49
Storm's Wrath
2
Crash Lightning
1
Feral Lunge
49
Stormflurry
1
Ashen Catalyst
49
Stormblast
1
Elemental Weapons
50
Converging Storms
1
Crashing Storms
0
Lashing Flames
48
Primordial Wave
50
Feral Spirit
49
Ascendance
1
Primal Maelstrom
50
Elemental Assault
48
Witch Doctor's Ancestry
49
Legacy of the Frost Witch
1
Static Accumulation
1
Splintered Elements
50
Elemental Spirits
49
Thorim's Invocation
1

PvP Talents

PvP talents are specifically tailored for player-versus-player combat scenarios. Activated in arenas, battlegrounds, and the open world with war mode enabled, these talents are designed to optimize a Enhancement Shaman's performance in PvP encounters. They provide specialized enhancements and strategies that give players an edge in combat against other players, reflecting the unique demands of PvP gameplay.

The following tree reproduces the in-game pvp talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Ride the Lightning
1
Shamanism
23
Skyfury Totem
0
Counterstrike Totem
0
Unleash Shield
0
Grounding Totem
43
Seasoned Winds
1
Static Field Totem
32
Traveling Storms
0
Burrow
47
Stormweaver
3

Best In Slot And Gear

Gear consists of items that directly determine a character's power level. It can be acquired from diverse sources: dungeon, raid, world drops, crafted through various professions, obtained from PvP vendors, or chosen as rewards from the Great Vault.

Each piece of gear significantly boosts a character's overall strength and capabilities. Here are the top items for Enhancement Shamans in 3v3, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Flame-Touched Helmet item icon
    Flame-Touched Helmet
    39
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Chain Helm item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Chain Helm
    4
  3. Greatwolf Outcast's Jaws item set icon
    set
    Greatwolf Outcast's Jaws
    3
  4. Oscillating Wilderness Opticals item icon
    Oscillating Wilderness Opticals
    2
  5. Verdant Gladiator's Chain Faceguard item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Chain Faceguard
    2

Neck

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Amulet
    40
  2. Torc of Passed Time item icon
    Torc of Passed Time
    5
  3. Elemental Lariat item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    3
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Necklace item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Necklace
    2

Shoulders

  1. Greatwolf Outcast's Companions item set icon
    set
    Greatwolf Outcast's Companions
    46
  2. Flame-Touched Spaulders item icon
    Flame-Touched Spaulders
    3
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Chain Monnion item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Chain Monnion
    1

Back

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Shawl item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Shawl
    35
  2. Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl
    6
  3. Hellbloom Cape item icon
    Hellbloom Cape
    4
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Drape item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Drape
    4
  5. Greatwolf Outcast's Chainweave item icon
    Greatwolf Outcast's Chainweave
    1

Chest

  1. Greatwolf Outcast's Harness item set icon
    set
    Greatwolf Outcast's Harness
    49
  2. Flame-Touched Chainmail item icon
    Flame-Touched Chainmail
    1

Wrist

  1. Adaptive Dracothyst Armguards item icon
    Adaptive Dracothyst Armguards
    41
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Chain Wristguards item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Chain Wristguards
    5
  3. Flame-Touched Cuffs item icon
    Flame-Touched Cuffs
    2
  4. Complicated Cuffs item icon
    Complicated Cuffs
    1
  5. Greatwolf Outcast's Wristguards item icon
    Greatwolf Outcast's Wristguards
    1

Hands

  1. Greatwolf Outcast's Grips item set icon
    set
    Greatwolf Outcast's Grips
    50

Waist

  1. Flame-Touched Chain item icon
    Flame-Touched Chain
    20
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Chain Belt item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Chain Belt
    19
  3. Greatwolf Outcast's Sigil Belt item icon
    Greatwolf Outcast's Sigil Belt
    9
  4. Hellbloom Cinch item set icon
    set
    Hellbloom Cinch
    1
  5. Jeweled Sash of the Viper item icon
    Jeweled Sash of the Viper
    1

Legs

  1. Greatwolf Outcast's Fur-Lined Kilt item set icon
    set
    Greatwolf Outcast's Fur-Lined Kilt
    50

Feet

  1. Infurious Boots of Reprieve item icon
    Infurious Boots of Reprieve
    46
  2. Venom-Steeped Stompers item icon
    Venom-Steeped Stompers
    3
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Chain Boots item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Chain Boots
    1

Rings

  1. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    42
  2. Ring-Bound Hourglass item icon
    Ring-Bound Hourglass
    29
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Signet item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Signet
    28
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Ring item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Ring
    1

Trinkets

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Medallion
    50
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    47
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    2
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Emblem item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Emblem
    1

Main Hand

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Claws item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Claws
    48
  2. Hellbloom Cudgel item icon
    Hellbloom Cudgel
    2

Off Hand

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Claws item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Claws
    46
  2. Hellbloom Cudgel item icon
    Hellbloom Cudgel
    4

Embellishments

Embellishments are unique effects that can be added to crafted items, either as predefined elements in recipes or through an optional embellishment reagent, creating embellished gear. These enhancements diversify and amplify characters' capabilities.

Given that only a maximum of 2 embellished items can be equipped at a time, here are the best embellishments for Enhancement Shamans in 3v3.

  1. Infurious Boots of Reprieve embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    46
  2. Adaptive Dracothyst Armguards embellishment item icon
    Adaptive Stonescales
    41
  3. Flame-Touched Helmet embellishment item icon
    Verdant Conduit
    4
  4. Elemental Lariat embellishment item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    3
  5. Venom-Steeped Stompers embellishment item icon
    Potent Venom
    3

Enchantments

Enchantments provide minor yet valuable enhancements to various items, including Head, Back, Chest, Wrist, Waist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand.

Most enchantments are crafted via the Enchanting profession. However, Waist enchantments specifically require Blacksmithing, Legs enhancements are crafted by Leatherworkers, and Head enchantments come from the Incandescent Essence , a reward obtained through a quest in the Amirdrassil raid.

Enchantments are usually available at the auction house, making them accessible for upgrades. Here is a list of the top enchantments for Enhancement Shamans in 3v3, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    6

Back

  1. Graceful Avoidance enchantment icon
    Graceful Avoidance
    25
  2. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    25

Chest

  1. Accelerated Agility enchantment icon
    Accelerated Agility
    39
  2. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    10
  3. Reserve of Intellect enchantment icon
    Reserve of Intellect
    1

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    26
  2. +200 Avoidance enchantment icon
    +200 Avoidance
    24

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    42

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    48
  2. Frosted Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Frosted Armor Kit
    1
  3. Temporal Spellthread enchantment icon
    Temporal Spellthread
    1

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    50

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    67
  2. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
    +82 Versatility
    18
  3. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    15

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    48
  2. Earthen Writ enchantment icon
    Earthen Writ
    1
  3. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    1

Off Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    45
  2. Wafting Devotion enchantment icon
    Wafting Devotion
    3
  3. Earthen Writ enchantment icon
    Earthen Writ
    1

Gems

Gems are crafted stones from the Jewelcrafting profession, typically offering stat bonuses to enhance your gear. These gems can be socketed into specific items such as Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings. The presence of sockets on items is usually random upon their drop.

Notably, Neck items can be uniquely modified to have up to three sockets by using 3 Tiered Medallion Setting . Additionally, a single socket can be added to other eligible items with a Nature's Cradle , which requires 6 Aspects' Tokens of Merit obtained from the Great Vault.

Available through both the auction house and the crafting order system, the following are the top gem choices for Enhancement Shamans in 3v3.

  1. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    169
  2. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    96
  3. Keen Ysemerald gem icon
    Keen Ysemerald
    39
  4. Skillful Illimited Diamond gem icon
    Skillful Illimited Diamond
    27
  5. Zen Malygite gem icon
    Zen Malygite
    19