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Enhancement Shaman PvE Guide For Mythic+

Shaman class icon Enhancement Shaman specialization icon
Enhancement Shaman
Season 4
44 characters
1601 - 2033

Welcome to Murlok.io's Enhancement Shaman PvE guide for Mythic+ 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 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Terraforms (Zuljin US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2033.

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
    Terraforms's character icon
    Terraforms
    Zuljin (US)
    506 ilvl
    2033
  2. 2
    Webguh's character icon
    Webguh
    Area 52 (US)
    501 ilvl
    1965
  3. 3
    Biriteiro's character icon
    Biriteiro
    Stormrage (US)
    503 ilvl
    1937
  4. 4
    Orgim's character icon
    Orgim
    Zuljin (US)
    503 ilvl
    1921
  5. 5
    Volcorona's character icon
    Volcorona
    Frostmourne (US)
    503 ilvl
    1920

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 Mythic+.

Secondary Stats
+2666
25% Critical Strike
+4811
28% Haste
+5375
75% Mastery
+2260
11% Versatility
  1. Mastery
  2. Haste
  3. Critical Strike
  4. Versatility
Minor Stats
+511
7% Avoidance
+261
4% Leech
+239
5% Speed
  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

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 Dwarf currently being the top race for Enhancement Shamans in Mythic+, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Dwarf race icon
    Dwarf
    15
  2. Orc race icon
    Orc
    10
  3. Tauren race icon
    Tauren
    8
  4. Goblin race icon
    Goblin
    3
  5. Draenei race icon
    Draenei
    3

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
27
Lava Burst
44
Astral Shift
44
Chain Lightning
44
Wind Shear
44
Planes Traveler
44
Spirit Wolf
29
Frost Shock
44
Maelstrom Weapon
44
Earth Shield
26
Fire and Ice
44
Earth Elemental
43
Capacitor Totem
39
Ancestral Wolf Affinity
1
Brimming with Life
44
Elemental Orbit
6
Healing Stream Totem
4
Ancestral Defense
44
Tremor Totem
4
Static Charge
17
Purge
25
Flurry
44
Swirling Currents
3
Cleanse Spirit
19
Wind Rush Totem
43
Hex
7
Nature's Fury
44
Surging Shields
2
Elemental Warding
44
Nature's Guardian
44
Voodoo Mastery
1
Winds of Al'Akir
43
Spiritwalker's Grace
0
Thunderstorm
42
Totemic Focus
8
Spirit Walk
43
Graceful Spirit
0
Ancestral Guidance
44
Totemic Projection
35
Totemic Surge
4
Go with the Flow
29
Mana Spring
5
Thundershock
40
Poison Cleansing Totem
14
Totemic Recall
4
Nature's Swiftness
0
Stoneskin Totem
5
Call of the Elements
2

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
44
Windfury Weapon
44
Refreshing Waters
0
Lava Lash
44
Forceful Winds
0
Improved Maelstrom Weapon
44
Molten Assault
44
Unruly Winds
0
Windfury Totem
18
Raging Maelstrom
44
Ice Strike
44
Hailstorm
44
Doom Winds
0
Elemental Blast
42
Overflowing Maelstrom
44
Sundering
3
Swirling Maelstrom
19
Hot Hand
44
Storm's Wrath
0
Crash Lightning
28
Feral Lunge
0
Stormflurry
0
Ashen Catalyst
44
Stormblast
0
Elemental Weapons
44
Converging Storms
0
Crashing Storms
27
Lashing Flames
44
Primordial Wave
44
Feral Spirit
44
Deeply Rooted Elements
0
Primal Maelstrom
44
Elemental Assault
43
Witch Doctor's Ancestry
44
Legacy of the Frost Witch
0
Static Accumulation
0
Splintered Elements
44
Elemental Spirits
44
Thorim's Invocation
0

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
23
Shamanism
28
Skyfury Totem
8
Counterstrike Totem
7
Unleash Shield
0
Grounding Totem
16
Seasoned Winds
7
Static Field Totem
11
Traveling Storms
7
Burrow
10
Stormweaver
5

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 Mythic+, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Greatwolf Outcast's Jaws item set icon
    set
    Greatwolf Outcast's Jaws
    36
  2. Amphibian's Bellowing Crown item icon
    Amphibian's Bellowing Crown
    3
  3. Blazebound Lieutenant's Helm item icon
    Blazebound Lieutenant's Helm
    1
  4. Coif of the Court Spider item icon
    Coif of the Court Spider
    1
  5. Helm of Soothing Currents item icon
    Helm of Soothing Currents
    1

Neck

  1. Elemental Lariat item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    14
  2. Eye of the Rising Flame item icon
    Eye of the Rising Flame
    14
  3. Custodian's Medallion of Delusion item icon
    Custodian's Medallion of Delusion
    4
  4. Chain of the Green Flight item icon
    Chain of the Green Flight
    3
  5. Ukhel Ancestry Beads item icon
    Ukhel Ancestry Beads
    3

Shoulders

  1. Greatwolf Outcast's Companions item set icon
    set
    Greatwolf Outcast's Companions
    41
  2. Spaulders of Wild Growth item icon
    Spaulders of Wild Growth
    2
  3. Rooted Shoulders of Putrefaction item icon
    Rooted Shoulders of Putrefaction
    1

Back

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl
    20
  2. Fireproof Drape item icon
    Fireproof Drape
    6
  3. Cloak of Lost Devotion item icon
    Cloak of Lost Devotion
    5
  4. Mammoth-Trainer's Drape item icon
    Mammoth-Trainer's Drape
    4
  5. Drape of the Loyal Vassal item icon
    Drape of the Loyal Vassal
    2

Chest

  1. Greatwolf Outcast's Harness item set icon
    set
    Greatwolf Outcast's Harness
    40
  2. Emberguard Harness item icon
    Emberguard Harness
    2
  3. Hauberk of Frozen Fervor item icon
    Hauberk of Frozen Fervor
    1
  4. Temple Acolyte's Uniform item icon
    Temple Acolyte's Uniform
    1

Wrist

  1. Adaptive Dracothyst Armguards item icon
    Adaptive Dracothyst Armguards
    41
  2. Shikaar Ranger Bracers item icon
    Shikaar Ranger Bracers
    1
  3. Surging-Song Conductors item icon
    Surging-Song Conductors
    1

Hands

  1. Greatwolf Outcast's Grips item set icon
    set
    Greatwolf Outcast's Grips
    35
  2. Galerattle Gauntlets item icon
    Galerattle Gauntlets
    5
  3. Fists of Mukoa item icon
    Fists of Mukoa
    1
  4. Gloves of Wretched Lesions item icon
    Gloves of Wretched Lesions
    1
  5. Rock Shovelers item icon
    Rock Shovelers
    1

Waist

  1. Jeweled Sash of the Viper item icon
    Jeweled Sash of the Viper
    8
  2. Reality-Warping Waistband item icon
    Reality-Warping Waistband
    8
  3. Greatwolf Outcast's Sigil Belt item icon
    Greatwolf Outcast's Sigil Belt
    6
  4. Azure Belt of Competition item icon
    Azure Belt of Competition
    5
  5. Flame-Touched Chain item icon
    Flame-Touched Chain
    3

Legs

  1. Greatwolf Outcast's Fur-Lined Kilt item set icon
    set
    Greatwolf Outcast's Fur-Lined Kilt
    28
  2. Aerwynn's Ritual Sarong item icon
    Aerwynn's Ritual Sarong
    5
  3. Tassets of the Tarasek Legion item icon
    Tassets of the Tarasek Legion
    5
  4. Egg Tender's Leggings item icon
    Egg Tender's Leggings
    4
  5. Rockhide Leggings item icon
    Rockhide Leggings
    2

Feet

  1. Daring Chasm-Leapers item icon
    Daring Chasm-Leapers
    8
  2. Lightning-Charged Striders item icon
    Lightning-Charged Striders
    6
  3. Cleats of the Savage Claw item icon
    Cleats of the Savage Claw
    5
  4. Swoglet Stompers item icon
    Swoglet Stompers
    4
  5. Whelp Handler's Lined Boots item icon
    Whelp Handler's Lined Boots
    4

Rings

  1. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    25
  2. Band of Burning Thorns item icon
    Band of Burning Thorns
    12
  3. Arch-Druid's Tainted Seal item icon
    Arch-Druid's Tainted Seal
    11
  4. Unstable Arcane Loop item icon
    Unstable Arcane Loop
    6
  5. Ring-Bound Hourglass item icon
    Ring-Bound Hourglass
    5

Trinkets

  1. Pip's Emerald Friendship Badge item icon
    Pip's Emerald Friendship Badge
    25
  2. Cataclysmic Signet Brand item icon
    Cataclysmic Signet Brand
    10
  3. Bottle of Spiraling Winds item icon
    Bottle of Spiraling Winds
    7
  4. Algeth'ar Puzzle Box item icon
    Algeth'ar Puzzle Box
    6
  5. Ember of Nullification item icon
    Ember of Nullification
    6

Main Hand

  1. Fist of the Grand Summoner item icon
    Fist of the Grand Summoner
    13
  2. Frostbreath Thumper item icon
    Frostbreath Thumper
    6
  3. Havoc Crusher item icon
    Havoc Crusher
    4
  4. Horizon Splitter item icon
    Horizon Splitter
    3
  5. Obsidian Seared Slicer item icon
    Obsidian Seared Slicer
    3

Off Hand

  1. Igira's Flaying Hatchet item icon
    Igira's Flaying Hatchet
    9
  2. Thorncaller Claw item icon
    Thorncaller Claw
    8
  3. Horizon Splitter item icon
    Horizon Splitter
    5
  4. Obsidian Seared Slicer item icon
    Obsidian Seared Slicer
    3
  5. Soulrending Claw item icon
    Soulrending Claw
    3

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 Mythic+.

  1. Adaptive Dracothyst Armguards embellishment item icon
    Adaptive Stonescales
    41
  2. Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl embellishment item icon
    Roiling Shadowflame
    18
  3. Elemental Lariat embellishment item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    14
  4. Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    6

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 Mythic+, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    44

Back

  1. Graceful Avoidance enchantment icon
    Graceful Avoidance
    36
  2. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    2
  3. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
    Regenerative Leech
    2

Chest

  1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    43

Wrist

  1. +200 Avoidance enchantment icon
    +200 Avoidance
    36
  2. +200 Leech enchantment icon
    +200 Leech
    4
  3. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    31

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    40
  2. Lambent Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Lambent Armor Kit
    2
  3. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
    Watcher's Loam
    31
  2. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    8
  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    61
  2. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    15
  3. +82 Critical Strike enchantment icon
    +82 Critical Strike
    7

Main Hand

  1. Wafting Devotion enchantment icon
    Wafting Devotion
    34
  2. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    9
  3. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    1

Off Hand

  1. Wafting Devotion enchantment icon
    Wafting Devotion
    31
  2. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    11
  3. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    2

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 Mythic+.

  1. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    86
  2. Keen Ysemerald gem icon
    Keen Ysemerald
    47
  3. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    29
  4. Skillful Illimited Diamond gem icon
    Skillful Illimited Diamond
    28
  5. Sensei's Neltharite gem icon
    Sensei's Neltharite
    19