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Restoration Shaman 3v3 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 2

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Restoration Shaman PvP guide for 3v3 Arenas in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 2.

Built using real-time data from the top 50 Restoration Shamans across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the optimal stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, gems, and races used in Patch 11.1.7 competitive 3v3.

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

Top 3v3 Restoration Shamans

  1. Kaskå's icon
    1
    Kaskå
    Tichondrius (US)
    Dwarf | Farseer | 639 ilvl
    2767
  2. Orochishàman's icon
    2
    Orochishàman
    Stormrage (US)
    Orc | Totemic | 633 ilvl
    2720
  3. Ãwfülthìñgs's icon
    3
    Ãwfülthìñgs
    Zuljin (EU)
    Orc | Farseer | 634 ilvl
    2690
  4. Svondo's icon
    4
    Svondo
    Illidan (US)
    Orc | Totemic | 634 ilvl
    2678
  5. Tobbë's icon
    5
    Tobbë
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    Orc | Farseer | 636 ilvl
    2676

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect your combat 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

  • 6% Critical Strike +604
  • 8% Haste +5122
  • 95% Mastery +16567
  • 19% Versatility +14931

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +11
  • 0% Leech +119
  • 7% 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 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 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 Restoration Shamans in 3v3 Arenas.

Head

  1. Gale Sovereign's Charged Hood

    • Set
    • 48
    Gale Sovereign's Charged Hood icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Cowl

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Cowl icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Chain Helm

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Helm icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 49
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Amulet

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Gale Sovereign's Zephyrs

    • Set
    • 37
    Gale Sovereign's Zephyrs icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Epaulets

    • 10
    Algari Competitor's Chain Epaulets icon

  3. Prized Warmonger's Epaulets

    • 2
    Prized Warmonger's Epaulets icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Chain Monnion

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Monnion icon

Back

  1. Prized Gladiator's Shawl

    • 18
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • 16
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  3. Prized Warmonger's Cape

    • 11
    Prized Warmonger's Cape icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Drape

    • 4
    Prized Gladiator's Drape icon

  5. Vision Manipulator's Cloak

    • 1
    Vision Manipulator's Cloak icon

Chest

  1. Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail

    • 28
    Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Chain Tunic

    • 11
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Tunic icon

  3. Gale Sovereign's Clouded Hauberk

    • Set
    • 10
    Gale Sovereign's Clouded Hauberk icon

  4. Prized Warmonger's Chestguard

    • 1
    Prized Warmonger's Chestguard icon

Wrist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Chain Wristguards

    • 20
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Wristguards icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs

    • 16
    Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers

    • 11
    Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers icon

  4. Prized Warmonger's Armguards

    • 3
    Prized Warmonger's Armguards icon

Hands

  1. Gale Sovereign's Grasps

    • Set
    • 49
    Gale Sovereign's Grasps icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Chain Gauntlets

    • Craft
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Gauntlets icon

Waist

  1. Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle

    • 45
    Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Chain Belt

    • 4
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Belt icon

  3. Prized Warmonger's Cinch

    • 1
    Prized Warmonger's Cinch icon

Legs

  1. Algari Competitor's Chain Leggings

    • 23
    Algari Competitor's Chain Leggings icon

  2. Gale Sovereign's Pantaloons

    • Set
    • 17
    Gale Sovereign's Pantaloons icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Chain Leggings

    • 9
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Leggings icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Chain Breeches

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Breeches icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Chain Treads

    • 29
    Algari Competitor's Chain Treads icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Chain Boots

    • 20
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Boots icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Chain Sabatons

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Chain Sabatons icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 100
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 49
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 45
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Emblem

    • Set
    • 3
    Prized Gladiator's Emblem icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

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

  5. Prized Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 1
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Pincer

    • 29
    Prized Gladiator's Pincer icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Scepter

    • 9
    Algari Competitor's Scepter icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Last Resort

    • 6
    Prized Gladiator's Last Resort icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Bludgeon

    • 4
    Prized Gladiator's Bludgeon icon

  5. Algari Competitor's Skewer

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Skewer icon

Off Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Gasket

    • 44
    Prized Gladiator's Gasket icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Shield

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Shield icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Bulwark

    • 2
    Prized Gladiator's Bulwark 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. Energy Redistribution Beacon

    • 99
    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 Restoration Shaman gear in 3v3 Arenas during The War Within Season 2.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 30
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon

  2. Greater Rune of Gushing Wound

    • 2
    Greater Rune of Gushing Wound icon

  3. Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 2
    Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 32
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. +160 Speed

    • 4
    +160 Speed icon

  3. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 3
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

Chest

  1. Council's Intellect

    • 48
    Council's Intellect icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 2
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 41
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 1
    +2040 Leech icon

  3. +650 Speed

    • 1
    +650 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 45
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

  2. Temporal Spellthread

    • 3
    Temporal Spellthread icon

  3. Charged Armor Kit

    • 1
    Charged Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 34
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 7
    Defender's March icon

  3. Scout's March

    • 2
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery

    • 71
    Cursed Mastery icon

  2. +315 Mastery

    • 24
    +315 Mastery icon

  3. +315 Haste

    • 2
    +315 Haste icon

Main Hand

  1. Stonebound Artistry

    • 47
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  2. Authority of Fiery Resolve

    • 2
    Authority of Fiery Resolve icon

  3. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 1
    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 Restoration Shamans in 3v3 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 47
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

  2. Insightful Blasphemite

    • 2
    Insightful Blasphemite icon

  3. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 1
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 203
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Quick Onyx

    • 69
    Quick Onyx icon

  3. Masterful Emerald

    • 40
    Masterful Emerald icon

  4. Masterful Sapphire

    • 21
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  5. Quick Sapphire

    • 6
    Quick Sapphire icon

Tinker

    • 13

Most Played Races for Restoration 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 Restoration Shamans in The War Within Season 2.

  1. Orc

    • 37
    Orc icon

  2. Dwarf

    • 7
    Dwarf icon

  3. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 4
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  4. Draenei

    • 1
    Draenei icon

  5. Pandaren

    • 1
    Pandaren 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 3v3 PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Restoration 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 The War Within Season 2 and Patch 11.1.7.

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.