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Restoration Shaman 2v2 PvP Guide for Midnight Season 1

Welcome to Murlok’s Restoration Shaman PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 1.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Restoration Shaman Healers across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the optimal stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, gems, and races used in Patch 12.0.5 competitive 2v2.

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

Top 2v2 Restoration Shamans

  1. Vychcaney's icon
    1
    Vychcaney
    Drakthul (EU)
    Dwarf | Totemic | 278 ilvl
    2342
  2. Nevagonalink's icon
    2
    Nevagonalink
    Archimonde (EU)
    Draenei | Farseer | 245 ilvl
    2305
  3. Nappiex's icon
    3
    Nappiex
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Dark Iron Dwarf | Totemic | 286 ilvl
    2304
  4. Ioollolooloo's icon
    4
    Ioollolooloo
    Zuljin (US)
    Earthen | Totemic | 244 ilvl
    2289
  5. Mightylink's icon
    5
    Mightylink
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    Orc | Totemic | 243 ilvl
    2245

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Restoration Shaman's Healer 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

  • 8% Critical Strike +149
  • 6% Haste +276
  • 86% Mastery +735
  • 14% Versatility +738

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 0% Leech +9
  • 7% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in 2v2 Arenas. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Restoration 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 2v2

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 Restoration Shamans in 2v2 Arenas.

Head

  1. Locus of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 45
    Locus of the Primal Core icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Helm

    • 3
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Helm icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Cowl

    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Cowl icon

  4. Thalassian Competitor's Mail Visor

    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Mail Visor icon

Neck

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Amulet

    • 32
    Thalassian Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Amulet

    • 15
    Galactic Gladiator's Amulet icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Pendant

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Pendant icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Necklace

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Necklace icon

  5. Pendant of Aching Grief

    • 1
    Pendant of Aching Grief icon

Shoulders

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Epaulets

    • Craft
    • 27
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Epaulets icon

  2. Tempests of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 18
    Tempests of the Primal Core icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Monnion

    • 3
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Monnion icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Chain Spaulders

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Chain Spaulders icon

  5. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Shoulderguard

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Shoulderguard icon

Back

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Shawl

    • 36
    Galactic Gladiator's Shawl icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • 8
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  3. Adherent's Silken Shroud

    • Craft
    • 1
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Cape

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Cape icon

  5. Galactic Aspirant's Greatcloak

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Greatcloak icon

Chest

  1. Embrace of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 42
    Embrace of the Primal Core icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Tunic

    • 6
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Tunic icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Vest

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Vest icon

  4. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Tunic

    • Craft
    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Tunic icon

Wrist

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Wristguards

    • 30
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Wristguards icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Cuffs

    • 16
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Cuffs icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Mail Links

    • 2
    Thalassian Competitor's Mail Links icon

  4. Cuffs of the Primal Core

    • 1
    Cuffs of the Primal Core icon

  5. Farstrider's Plated Bracers

    • 1
    Farstrider's Plated Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Earthgrips of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 49
    Earthgrips of the Primal Core icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Grips

    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Grips icon

Waist

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle

    • 40
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Belt

    • 4
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Belt icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Girdle

    • 2
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Girdle icon

  4. Ceinture of the Primal Core

    • 1
    Ceinture of the Primal Core icon

  5. Farstrider's Trophy Belt

    • 1
    Farstrider's Trophy Belt icon

Legs

  1. Leggings of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 40
    Leggings of the Primal Core icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Leggings

    • 7
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Leggings icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Leggings

    • 2
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Leggings icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Breeches

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Breeches icon

Feet

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Boots

    • 32
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Boots icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Stompers

    • 9
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Stompers icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Sabatons

    • 3
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Sabatons icon

  4. Thalassian Competitor's Mail Footlinks

    • 3
    Thalassian Competitor's Mail Footlinks icon

  5. Sollerets of the Primal Core

    • 2
    Sollerets of the Primal Core icon

Rings

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Signet

    • 79
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Signet

    • 16
    Galactic Gladiator's Signet icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Ring

    • 3
    Galactic Gladiator's Ring icon

  4. Loa Worshiper's Band

    • Craft
    • 1
    Loa Worshiper's Band icon

  5. Masterwork Sin'dorei Band

    • 1
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Band icon

Trinkets

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 49
    Galactic Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 48
    Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 2
    Galactic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Darkmoon Deck: Void

    • 1
    Darkmoon Deck: Void icon

Main Hand

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Scepter

    • 47
    Galactic Gladiator's Scepter icon

  2. Ceremonial Hexblade

    • 1
    Ceremonial Hexblade icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Ripper

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Ripper icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Shattered Blade

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Shattered Blade icon

Off Hand

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Bulwark

    • 49
    Galactic Gladiator's Bulwark icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Shield

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Shield 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 Restoration Shamans.

  1. Blessed Pango Charm

    • 53
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 38
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

  3. Prismatic Focusing Iris

    • 3
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  4. Devouring Banding

    • 2
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Cuffs icon

  5. Sunfire Silk Lining

    • 2
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Cuffs 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 Restoration Shaman gear in 2v2 Arenas during Midnight Season 1.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed

    • 36
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed

    • 7
    Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 1
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 37
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle

    • 3
    Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 2
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister

    • 43
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 4
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

Wrist

  1. Enchant Bracers - Shaded Hearthing

    • 1
    Enchant Bracers - Shaded Hearthing icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering icon

Legs

  1. Arcanoweave Spellthread

    • 44
    Arcanoweave Spellthread icon

  2. Sunfire Silk Spellthread

    • 5
    Sunfire Silk Spellthread icon

  3. Bright Linen Spellthread

    • 1
    Bright Linen Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 39
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 2
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

    • 70
    Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity

    • 13
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery

    • 4
    Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 43
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 3
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Jan'alai's Precision

    • 1
    Enchant Weapon - Jan'alai's Precision 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 Restoration Shamans in 2v2 Arenas.

Eversong Diamond

  1. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 2
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Versatile Amethyst

    • 119
    Flawless Versatile Amethyst icon

  2. Cognitive Heliotrope

    • 44
    Cognitive Heliotrope icon

  3. Flawless Masterful Lapis

    • 37
    Flawless Masterful Lapis icon

  4. Flawless Versatile Peridot

    • 8
    Flawless Versatile Peridot icon

  5. Flawless Masterful Garnet

    • 7
    Flawless Masterful Garnet icon

Most Played Races for Restoration Shaman 2v2

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 2v2 Arenas.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Restoration Shaman Healer players in Midnight Season 1.

  1. Orc

    • 26
    Orc icon

  2. Dwarf

    • 8
    Dwarf icon

  3. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 6
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  4. Draenei

    • 4
    Draenei icon

  5. Tauren

    • 2
    Tauren icon

Restoration Shaman Guide FAQ

Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.

How is this 2v2 PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Restoration Shamans in 2v2 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 Season 1 and Patch 12.0.5.

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.