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Enhancement Shaman Mythic+ PvE Guide for The War Within Season 3

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Enhancement Shaman PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons 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 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. Obamastorm's icon
    1
    Obamastorm
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    Mag'har Orc | Stormbringer | 696 ilvl
    2857
  2. Gregsh's icon
    2
    Gregsh
    Tichondrius (US)
    Dwarf | Stormbringer | 700 ilvl
    2841
  3. Eyê's icon
    3
    Eyê
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    Mag'har Orc | Stormbringer | 696 ilvl
    2778
  4. Durdrann's icon
    4
    Durdrann
    Area 52 (US)
    Mag'har Orc | Stormbringer | 697 ilvl
    2744
  5. Getdunkedbbq's icon
    5
    Getdunkedbbq
    Stormrage (US)
    Dwarf | Stormbringer | 701 ilvl
    2728

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

  • 17% Critical Strike +4828
  • 30% Haste +20139
  • 71% Mastery +19253
  • 3% Versatility +2695

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 3% Avoidance +1534
  • 1% Leech +998
  • 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.

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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. Gale Sovereign's Charged Hood

    • Set
    • 27
    Gale Sovereign's Charged Hood icon

  2. Aspect of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 17
    Aspect of Channeled Fury icon

  3. Cryptbound Headpiece

    • 4
    Cryptbound Headpiece icon

  4. Helmet of the Crypt Lord

    • 1
    Helmet of the Crypt Lord icon

  5. Nathrian Usurper's Mask

    • 1
    Nathrian Usurper's Mask icon

Neck

  1. Sin Stained Pendant

    • 23
    Sin Stained Pendant icon

  2. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 8
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  3. Strapped Rescue-Keg

    • 6
    Strapped Rescue-Keg icon

  4. Semi-Charmed Amulet

    • 5
    Semi-Charmed Amulet icon

  5. Cabochon of the Infinite Flight

    • 2
    Cabochon of the Infinite Flight icon

Shoulders

  1. Fangs of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 28
    Fangs of Channeled Fury icon

  2. Gale Sovereign's Zephyrs

    • Set
    • 16
    Gale Sovereign's Zephyrs icon

  3. Consumed Wastelander's Epaulets

    • 3
    Consumed Wastelander's Epaulets icon

  4. Shadowblight Mantle

    • 2
    Shadowblight Mantle icon

  5. Skystreak's Hidden Missiles

    • 1
    Skystreak's Hidden Missiles icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 50
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Furs of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 19
    Furs of Channeled Fury icon

  2. Gale Sovereign's Clouded Hauberk

    • Set
    • 15
    Gale Sovereign's Clouded Hauberk icon

  3. Bront's Singed Blastcoat

    • 5
    Bront's Singed Blastcoat icon

  4. Goliath's Chitinous Chainmail

    • 3
    Goliath's Chitinous Chainmail icon

  5. Harvested Attendant's Uniform

    • 3
    Harvested Attendant's Uniform icon

Wrist

  1. Glyph-Etched Vambraces

    • Craft
    • 33
    Glyph-Etched Vambraces icon

  2. Consecrated Baron's Bindings

    • 3
    Consecrated Baron's Bindings icon

  3. Made Manacles

    • 3
    Made Manacles icon

  4. Arcanotech Wrist-Matrix

    • 2
    Arcanotech Wrist-Matrix icon

  5. Confiscated Bracers of Concealment

    • 2
    Confiscated Bracers of Concealment icon

Hands

  1. Claws of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 28
    Claws of Channeled Fury icon

  2. Gale Sovereign's Grasps

    • Set
    • 20
    Gale Sovereign's Grasps icon

  3. Claws of Tainted Ichor

    • 1
    Claws of Tainted Ichor icon

  4. Glyph-Etched Gauntlets

    • 1
    Glyph-Etched Gauntlets icon

Waist

  1. Durable Information Securing Container

    • 50
    Durable Information Securing Container icon

Legs

  1. Tassets of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 19
    Tassets of Channeled Fury icon

  2. Gale Sovereign's Pantaloons

    • Set
    • 13
    Gale Sovereign's Pantaloons icon

  3. Swampface's Oozewalkers

    • 8
    Swampface's Oozewalkers icon

  4. Glyph-Etched Cuisses

    • 3
    Glyph-Etched Cuisses icon

  5. Chambersieve Waistcoat

    • 2
    Chambersieve Waistcoat icon

Feet

  1. Greaves of the Wild Pair

    • 8
    Greaves of the Wild Pair icon

  2. Defiance Crusher's Sabatons

    • 7
    Defiance Crusher's Sabatons icon

  3. Glyph-Etched Stompers

    • Craft
    • 7
    Glyph-Etched Stompers icon

  4. Silksteel Striders

    • 6
    Silksteel Striders icon

  5. Sabatons of Measured Time

    • 5
    Sabatons of Measured Time icon

Rings

  1. The Jastor Diamond

    • 39
    The Jastor Diamond icon

  2. Signet of the False Accuser

    • 16
    Signet of the False Accuser icon

  3. Whispers of K'aresh

    • 15
    Whispers of K'aresh icon

  4. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 5
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  5. Band of Boundless Hunger

    • 4
    Band of Boundless Hunger icon

Trinkets

  1. Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker

    • 25
    Improvised Seaforium Pacemaker icon

  2. Signet of the Priory

    • 14
    Signet of the Priory icon

  3. Ara-Kara Sacbrood

    • 12
    Ara-Kara Sacbrood icon

  4. Lily of the Eternal Weave

    • 12
    Lily of the Eternal Weave icon

  5. Araz's Ritual Forge

    • 9
    Araz's Ritual Forge icon

Main Hand

  1. Charged Slicer

    • Craft
    • 20
    Charged Slicer icon

  2. Charged Facesmasher

    • Craft
    • 18
    Charged Facesmasher icon

  3. Everforged Mace

    • Craft
    • 8
    Everforged Mace icon

  4. Caress of Insanity

    • 1
    Caress of Insanity icon

  5. First Fist of the So Cartel

    • 1
    First Fist of the So Cartel icon

Off Hand

  1. Unbound Training Claws

    • 9
    Unbound Training Claws icon

  2. Starforged Seraph's Mace

    • 7
    Starforged Seraph's Mace icon

  3. Stoneguardian's Morningstar

    • 7
    Stoneguardian's Morningstar icon

  4. Fatebreaker, Destroyer of Futures

    • 6
    Fatebreaker, Destroyer of Futures icon

  5. First Fist of the So Cartel

    • 4
    First Fist of the So Cartel 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. Ascendance

    • 49
    Charged Slicer icon

  2. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 32
    Glyph-Etched Vambraces icon

  3. Duskthread Lining

    • 4
    Glyph-Etched Vambraces icon

  4. Dawnthread Lining

    • 3
    Glyph-Etched Vambraces 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 The War Within Season 3.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 26
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon

Back

  1. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 35
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 9
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 1
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 49
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 1
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +1090 Avoidance

    • 36
    +1090 Avoidance icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 9
    +2040 Leech icon

  3. +1000 Speed

    • 1
    +1000 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 47
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 2
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Defender's March

    • 31
    Defender's March icon

  2. Scout's March

    • 10
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Haste

    • 46
    +315 Haste icon

  2. +315 Mastery

    • 38
    +315 Mastery icon

  3. +315 Critical Strike

    • 10
    +315 Critical Strike icon

Main Hand

  1. Stonebound Artistry

    • 23
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  2. Council's Guile

    • 10
    Council's Guile icon

  3. Authority of the Depths

    • 5
    Authority of the Depths icon

Off Hand

  1. Stonebound Artistry

    • 20
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  2. Council's Guile

    • 8
    Council's Guile icon

  3. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 8
    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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Algari Diamond

  1. Culminating Blasphemite

    • 35
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

  2. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 3
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 36
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  2. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 12
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Pure Precise Fiber

    • 2
    Pure Precise Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Masterful Emerald

    • 120
    Masterful Emerald icon

  2. Quick Onyx

    • 93
    Quick Onyx icon

  3. Deadly Onyx

    • 36
    Deadly Onyx icon

  4. Quick Ruby

    • 36
    Quick Ruby icon

  5. Quick Sapphire

    • 18
    Quick Sapphire 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. Spark Burst

    • 21
    Spark Burst icon

  2. Electric Current

    • 18
    Electric Current icon

  3. Critical Chain

    • 8
    Critical Chain 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 The War Within Season 3.

  1. Mag'har Orc

    • 17
    Mag'har Orc icon

  2. Dwarf

    • 16
    Dwarf icon

  3. Orc

    • 6
    Orc icon

  4. Draenei

    • 4
    Draenei icon

  5. Pandaren

    • 2
    Pandaren 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 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 PvE.