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Enhancement Shaman Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Season 2

Welcome to Murlok’s Enhancement Shaman PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: Midnight 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 12.1 competitive M+.

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

Top Mythic+ Enhancement Shamans

  1. Zorthar's icon
    1
    Zorthar
    Frostmourne (US)
    Dwarf | Stormbringer | 339 ilvl
    4202
  2. Poznasmesham's icon
    2
    Poznasmesham
    Draenor (EU)
    Dwarf | Stormbringer | 335 ilvl
    4179
  3. Nosfenrir's icon
    3
    Nosfenrir
    Area 52 (US)
    Troll | Stormbringer | 338 ilvl
    4132
  4. Jibbey's icon
    4
    Jibbey
    Zuljin (US)
    Orc | Stormbringer | 335 ilvl
    4114
  5. Durdann's icon
    5
    Durdann
    Tichondrius (US)
    Dwarf | Stormbringer | 335 ilvl
    4091

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

  • 29% Critical Strike +885
  • 20% Haste +899
  • 75% Mastery +1210
  • 2% Versatility +117

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 5% Avoidance +198
  • 0% Leech +30
  • 2% 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 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 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 Enhancement Shamans in Mythic+ Dungeons.

Head

  1. Serpent Crown of the Ophidian Oracle

    • Set
    • 47
    Serpent Crown of the Ophidian Oracle icon

  2. Farstrider's Unwavering Visage

    • 2
    Farstrider's Unwavering Visage icon

  3. Crushing Coiler Coif

    • 1
    Crushing Coiler Coif icon

Neck

  1. Aqirbane Reliquary

    • 50
    Aqirbane Reliquary icon

Shoulders

  1. Hissing Mantle of the Ophidian Oracle

    • Set
    • 45
    Hissing Mantle of the Ophidian Oracle icon

  2. Soulslither Spaulders

    • 4
    Soulslither Spaulders icon

  3. Farstrider's Brilliant Plumes

    • 1
    Farstrider's Brilliant Plumes icon

Back

  1. Silken Voodoo Drape

    • 21
    Silken Voodoo Drape icon

  2. Ritual Drape of the Ophidian Oracle

    • 15
    Ritual Drape of the Ophidian Oracle icon

  3. Adherent's Silken Shroud

    • Craft
    • 8
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

  4. Pyrewalker's Mantle

    • 4
    Pyrewalker's Mantle icon

  5. Bloodthorn Burnous

    • 1
    Bloodthorn Burnous icon

Chest

  1. Fanged Raiment of the Ophidian Oracle

    • Set
    • 46
    Fanged Raiment of the Ophidian Oracle icon

  2. Awoken Dreadfang Cuirass

    • 4
    Awoken Dreadfang Cuirass icon

Wrist

  1. Farstrider's Plated Bracers

    • Craft
    • 44
    Farstrider's Plated Bracers icon

  2. Galerider's Mesh Wraps

    • 2
    Galerider's Mesh Wraps icon

  3. Rising Tide Wristguards

    • 2
    Rising Tide Wristguards icon

  4. Saptorbane Guards

    • 1
    Saptorbane Guards icon

  5. Wristbands of the Ophidian Oracle

    • 1
    Wristbands of the Ophidian Oracle icon

Hands

  1. Hexing Grips of the Ophidian Oracle

    • Set
    • 45
    Hexing Grips of the Ophidian Oracle icon

  2. Aberrant Commander's Gauntlets

    • 5
    Aberrant Commander's Gauntlets icon

Waist

  1. Farstrider's Trophy Belt

    • Craft
    • 20
    Farstrider's Trophy Belt icon

  2. Serpentine Mixing Belt

    • 16
    Serpentine Mixing Belt icon

  3. Venomous Belt of the Ophidian Oracle

    • 8
    Venomous Belt of the Ophidian Oracle icon

  4. Behemoth Waistband

    • 4
    Behemoth Waistband icon

  5. Cursed Reliquary Cincture

    • 1
    Cursed Reliquary Cincture icon

Legs

  1. Leggings of the Ophidian Oracle

    • Set
    • 42
    Leggings of the Ophidian Oracle icon

  2. Cuisses of the Uncoiled Union

    • 7
    Cuisses of the Uncoiled Union icon

  3. Farstrider's Reinforced Faulds

    • Craft
    • 1
    Farstrider's Reinforced Faulds icon

Feet

  1. Boots of the Reckless Wayfarer

    • 13
    Boots of the Reckless Wayfarer icon

  2. Farstrider's Razor Talons

    • 12
    Farstrider's Razor Talons icon

  3. Scaled Shoes of the Ophidian Oracle

    • 11
    Scaled Shoes of the Ophidian Oracle icon

  4. Greaves of the Noxious Depths

    • 10
    Greaves of the Noxious Depths icon

  5. Ferocious Scaleboots

    • 3
    Ferocious Scaleboots icon

Rings

  1. Band of the Swarmcaller

    • 49
    Band of the Swarmcaller icon

  2. Apex Brute's Claw Ring

    • 20
    Apex Brute's Claw Ring icon

  3. Masterwork Sin'dorei Band

    • 16
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Band icon

  4. Colubrine Band

    • 6
    Colubrine Band icon

  5. Band of the Amani Warlord

    • 4
    Band of the Amani Warlord icon

Trinkets

  1. Voracious Heart of Ula'tek

    • 48
    Voracious Heart of Ula'tek icon

  2. Twisted Horror's Tendril

    • 43
    Twisted Horror's Tendril icon

  3. Zul'jin's Guillotine Technique

    • Set
    • 7
    Zul'jin's Guillotine Technique icon

  4. Vile Vial of Volatile Venom

    • 2
    Vile Vial of Volatile Venom icon

Main Hand

  1. Aman'muso, Warlord's Vengeance

    • Set
    • 49
    Aman'muso, Warlord's Vengeance icon

  2. Farstrider's Chopper

    • 1
    Farstrider's Chopper icon

Off Hand

  1. Farstrider's Chopper

    • Craft
    • 37
    Farstrider's Chopper icon

  2. Tomb-Creeper's Claw

    • 5
    Tomb-Creeper's Claw icon

  3. Bloomforged Claw

    • Craft
    • 3
    Bloomforged Claw icon

  4. Soulsealer's Headstone

    • 2
    Soulsealer's Headstone icon

  5. Hulking Handaxe

    • 1
    Hulking Handaxe 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. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 57
    Farstrider's Plated Bracers icon

  2. Hunter's Ritual Stone

    • 40
    Farstrider's Chopper icon

  3. Adorned Fang

    • 1
    Farstrider's Trophy Belt icon

  4. Loa Worshiper's Band

    • 1
    Loa Worshiper's Band 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 Mythic+ Dungeons during Midnight Season 2.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance

    • 48
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 2
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace

    • 48
    Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Nature's Grace

    • 1
    Enchant Shoulders - Nature's Grace icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 1
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 50
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

Hands

  1. Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Falco Strikes

    • 9
    Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Falco Strikes icon

  2. Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Eye of the Lynx

    • 6
    Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Eye of the Lynx icon

  3. Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Heat Wave

    • 5
    Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Heat Wave icon

Legs

  1. Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

    • 50
    Forest Hunter's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 48
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 2
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

    • 94
    Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity

    • 4
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

    • 2
    Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Rite of the Hash'ey

    • 46
    Rite of the Hash'ey icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Berserker's Rage

    • 2
    Enchant Weapon - Berserker's Rage icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 1
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

Off Hand

  1. Rite of the Hash'ey

    • 44
    Rite of the Hash'ey icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 3
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 2
    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 Enhancement Shamans in Mythic+ Dungeons.

Eversong Diamond

  1. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 39
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

  2. Powerful Eversong Diamond

    • 11
    Powerful Eversong Diamond icon

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Deadly Peridot

    • 89
    Flawless Deadly Peridot icon

  2. Flawless Quick Garnet

    • 37
    Flawless Quick Garnet icon

  3. Flawless Masterful Peridot

    • 28
    Flawless Masterful Peridot icon

  4. Flawless Quick Amethyst

    • 23
    Flawless Quick Amethyst icon

  5. Flawless Masterful Garnet

    • 18
    Flawless Masterful Garnet icon

Most Played Races for Enhancement 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 Enhancement Shaman DPS players in Midnight Season 2.

  1. Dwarf

    • 25
    Dwarf icon

  2. Mag'har Orc

    • 7
    Mag'har Orc icon

  3. Orc

    • 6
    Orc icon

  4. Troll

    • 5
    Troll icon

  5. Draenei

    • 4
    Draenei 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 Mythic+ PvE guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Enhancement 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 2 and Patch 12.1.

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.