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Stormbringer Enhancement Shaman 3v3 PvP Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Stormbringer Enhancement Shaman PvP guide for 3v3 Arenas in World of Warcraft: Midnight Pre-Patch.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Stormbringer 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 12.0 competitive 3v3.

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

Top 3v3 Stormbringer Enhancement Shamans

  1. Makingitwork's icon
    1
    Makingitwork
    Stormrage (US)
    Highmountain Tauren | Stormbringer | 140 ilvl
    3142
  2. Maraudertko's icon
    2
    Maraudertko
    Moon Guard (US)
    Draenei | Stormbringer | 142 ilvl
    2710
  3. Dominoezz's icon
    3
    Dominoezz
    Illidan (US)
    Draenei | Stormbringer | 123 ilvl
    2669
  4. Aang's icon
    4
    Aang
    Moon Guard (US)
    Highmountain Tauren | Stormbringer | 126 ilvl
    2627
  5. Питерпокер's icon
    5
    Питерпокер
    Gordunni (EU)
    Mag'har Orc | Stormbringer | 122 ilvl
    2592

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 +16
  • 23% Haste +271
  • 46% Mastery +154
  • 30% Versatility +431

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 0% Leech +6
  • 22% 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 Stormbringer 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

    • 13
    Algari Competitor's Mail Goggles icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Faceguard

    • 10
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Faceguard icon

  3. Aspect of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 3
    Aspect of Channeled Fury icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Helm

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Helm icon

Neck

  1. Astral Gladiator's Necklace

    • 17
    Astral Gladiator's Necklace icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 12
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Fangs of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 30
    Fangs of Channeled Fury icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 30
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail

    • Craft
    • 18
    Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail icon

  2. Furs of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 6
    Furs of Channeled Fury icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Chestguard

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Chestguard icon

Wrist

  1. Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers

    • 17
    Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Bracers

    • 8
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Bracers icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Wristguards

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Wristguards icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Armguards

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Armguards icon

  5. Bracers of Channeled Fury

    • 1
    Bracers of Channeled Fury icon

Hands

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chain Handguards

    • 21
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Handguards icon

  2. Claws of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 9
    Claws of Channeled Fury icon

Waist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt

    • 24
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Cinch

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Cinch icon

Legs

  1. Tassets of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 30
    Tassets of Channeled Fury icon

Feet

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chain Sabatons

    • 20
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Sabatons icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Treads

    • Craft
    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Chain Treads icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 42
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Ring

    • 16
    Astral Gladiator's Ring icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 30
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 25
    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
    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Claws

    • 20
    Astral Gladiator's Claws icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Pickaxe

    • 9
    Algari Competitor's Pickaxe icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Axe

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Axe icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Claws

    • 21
    Astral Gladiator's Claws icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Pickaxe

    • 8
    Algari Competitor's Pickaxe icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Axe

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Axe 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

    • 50
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Ascendance

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Pickaxe icon

  3. Energy Redistribution Beacon

    • 2
    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 Midnight Pre-Patch.

Neck

  1. Enchant Neck - Mark of the Claw

    • 1
    Enchant Neck - Mark of the Claw icon

Shoulders

  1. Lesser Inscription of Shattered Crystal

    • 1
    Lesser Inscription of Shattered Crystal icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 23
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 4
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. +11 Speed

    • 1
    +11 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Stormrider's Agility

    • 15
    Stormrider's Agility icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 13
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  3. Council's Intellect

    • 1
    Council's Intellect icon

Wrist

  1. +66 Speed

    • 29
    +66 Speed icon

  2. +43 Leech

    • 1
    +43 Leech icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 25
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Charged Armor Kit

    • 2
    Charged Armor Kit icon

  3. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 2
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 28
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 2
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery

    • 25
    Cursed Mastery icon

  2. +21 Versatility

    • 24
    +21 Versatility icon

  3. +21 Haste

    • 3
    +21 Haste icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 13
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 9
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

  3. Stonebound Artistry

    • 4
    Stonebound Artistry icon

Off Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 13
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 7
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

  3. Stormrider's Fury

    • 5
    Stormrider's Fury 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

    • 24
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 4
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 21
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 5
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Dexterous Fiber

    • 2
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  4. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 2
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Quick Sapphire

    • 100
    Quick Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Onyx

    • 37
    Versatile Onyx icon

  3. Versatile Emerald

    • 19
    Versatile Emerald icon

  4. Masterful Sapphire

    • 18
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  5. Masterful Emerald

    • 15
    Masterful Emerald icon

Tinker

    • 27

  2. Tinker: Breath of Neltharion

    • 1
    Tinker: Breath of Neltharion icon

  3. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector

    • 1
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector icon

  4. 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 Midnight Pre-Patch.

  1. Orc

    • 7
    Orc icon

  2. Highmountain Tauren

    • 7
    Highmountain Tauren icon

  3. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 5
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  4. Dwarf

    • 3
    Dwarf icon

  5. Mag'har Orc

    • 3
    Mag'har Orc icon

Stormbringer 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 Stormbringer 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 Midnight Pre-Patch and Patch 12.0.

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.