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

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

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 11.2 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. Cdewx's icon
    1
    Cdewx
    Illidan (US)
    Orc | Farseer | 664 ilvl
    2341
  2. Msool's icon
    2
    Msool
    Tichondrius (US)
    Dark Iron Dwarf | Farseer | 659 ilvl
    2038
  3. Fattyslayer's icon
    3
    Fattyslayer
    Illidan (US)
    Orc | Farseer | 684 ilvl
    1936
  4. Deresh's icon
    4
    Deresh
    Sargeras (US)
    Orc | Farseer | 658 ilvl
    1871
  5. Shamanesè's icon
    5
    Shamanesè
    Emerald Dream (US)
    Draenei | Totemic | 659 ilvl
    1829

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

  • 6% Critical Strike +437
  • 10% Haste +6673
  • 97% Mastery +17126
  • 21% Versatility +16465

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +11
  • 0% Leech +47
  • 4% 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.

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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. Astral Aspirant's Chain Headguard

    • 44
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Headguard icon

  2. Aspect of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 2
    Aspect of Channeled Fury icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Helm

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Helm icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Chain Helm

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Helm icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 45
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Pendant

    • 5
    Astral Aspirant's Pendant icon

Shoulders

  1. Fangs of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 47
    Fangs of Channeled Fury icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Chain Spaulders

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Spaulders icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Monnion

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Monnion icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Chain Shoulderguard

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Shoulderguard icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 43
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Greatcloak

    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Greatcloak icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Cape

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Cape icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Cape

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Cape icon

Chest

  1. Astral Aspirant's Armored Tunic

    • 41
    Astral Aspirant's Armored Tunic icon

  2. Furs of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 7
    Furs of Channeled Fury icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic icon

  4. Glyph-Etched Breastplate

    • 1
    Glyph-Etched Breastplate icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Armguards

    • 34
    Astral Warmonger's Armguards icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps

    • 15
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs icon

Hands

  1. Astral Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets

    • 44
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets icon

  2. Claws of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 4
    Claws of Channeled Fury icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Chain Handguards

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Handguards icon

Waist

  1. Astral Aspirant's Chain Clasp

    • 32
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Clasp icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Cinch

    • 10
    Astral Warmonger's Cinch icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Chain Belt

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Belt icon

Legs

  1. Tassets of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 35
    Tassets of Channeled Fury icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves

    • 11
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Leggings

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Leggings icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Chain Leggings

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Leggings icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Chain Leggings

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Astral Aspirant's Chain Stompers

    • 48
    Astral Aspirant's Chain Stompers icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 97
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Band

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Band icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Signet

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Signet icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Signet

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 48
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 43
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Emblem

    • Set
    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Emblem icon

  5. Lily of the Eternal Weave

    • 1
    Lily of the Eternal Weave icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Aspirant's Scepter

    • 47
    Astral Aspirant's Scepter icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Morningstar

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Morningstar icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Club

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Club icon

  4. Everforged Dagger

    • Craft
    • 1
    Everforged Dagger icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Aspirant's Shield

    • 45
    Astral Aspirant's Shield icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Aegis

    • 3
    Astral Warmonger's Aegis icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Shield

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Shield icon

  4. Northern Barrier

    • 1
    Northern Barrier 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

    • 97
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Ascendance

    • 1
    Everforged Dagger 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 3.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 21
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 3
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  3. +160 Speed

    • 1
    +160 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Council's Intellect

    • 29
    Council's Intellect icon

  2. Council's Intellect

    • 4
    Council's Intellect icon

  3. Council's Intellect

    • 1
    Council's Intellect icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 26
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +1325 Leech

    • 1
    +1325 Leech icon

  3. +650 Speed

    • 1
    +650 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 34
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

  2. Temporal Spellthread

    • 4
    Temporal Spellthread icon

  3. Sunset Spellthread

    • 1
    Sunset Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 12
    Scout's March icon

  2. Scout's March

    • 5
    Scout's March icon

  3. Defender's March

    • 3
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery

    • 53
    Cursed Mastery icon

  2. +315 Mastery

    • 22
    +315 Mastery icon

  3. +315 Versatility

    • 4
    +315 Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Stonebound Artistry

    • 25
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 4
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  3. Stormrider's Fury

    • 4
    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 Restoration Shamans in 3v3 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 35
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 20
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Energizing Fiber

    • 11
    Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Chronomantic Fiber

    • 4
    Chronomantic Fiber icon

  4. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 4
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  5. Dexterous Fiber

    • 2
    Dexterous Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Masterful Sapphire

    • 11
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  2. Quick Onyx

    • 9
    Quick Onyx icon

  3. Versatile Onyx

    • 9
    Versatile Onyx icon

  4. Masterful Emerald

    • 7
    Masterful Emerald icon

    • 3

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 Shaman Healer players in The War Within Season 3.

  1. Orc

    • 26
    Orc icon

  2. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 8
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  3. Draenei

    • 5
    Draenei icon

  4. Dwarf

    • 5
    Dwarf icon

  5. Tauren

    • 3
    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 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 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 PvP.