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Restoration Shaman Blitz PvP Guide for Midnight Season 1

Welcome to Murlok’s Restoration Shaman PvP guide for Blitz Battlegrounds 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 Blitz.

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

Top Blitz Restoration Shamans

  1. Nickygodx's icon
    1
    Nickygodx
    Stormscale (EU)
    Orc | Totemic | 244 ilvl
    3314
  2. Sevenkids's icon
    2
    Sevenkids
    Ragnaros (EU)
    Orc | Farseer | 258 ilvl
    3300
  3. Sinzzu's icon
    3
    Sinzzu
    Stormscale (EU)
    Orc | Farseer | 245 ilvl
    3264
  4. Crymemore's icon
    4
    Crymemore
    Stormscale (EU)
    Orc | Totemic | 249 ilvl
    3189
  5. Nefftybro's icon
    5
    Nefftybro
    Blackrock (EU)
    Kul Tiran | Totemic | 245 ilvl
    3043

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

  • 7% Critical Strike +101
  • 6% Haste +250
  • 86% Mastery +742
  • 15% Versatility +824

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +3
  • 0% Leech +5
  • 7% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Blitz Battlegrounds. 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 Blitz

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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

Head

  1. Locus of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 36
    Locus of the Primal Core icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Helm

    • 9
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Helm icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Cowl

    • 2
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Cowl icon

  4. Thalassian Competitor's Mail Visor

    • 2
    Thalassian Competitor's Mail Visor icon

  5. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Faceguard

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Faceguard icon

Neck

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Amulet

    • 34
    Thalassian Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Amulet

    • 13
    Galactic Gladiator's Amulet icon

  3. Voidstone Shielding Array

    • Craft
    • 2
    Voidstone Shielding Array icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Necklace

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Epaulets

    • Craft
    • 30
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Epaulets icon

  2. Tempests of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 13
    Tempests of the Primal Core icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Monnion

    • 6
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Monnion icon

  4. Galactic Warmonger's Epaulets

    • Set
    • 1
    Galactic Warmonger's Epaulets icon

Back

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Shawl

    • 30
    Galactic Gladiator's Shawl icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • Craft
    • 15
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Drape

    • 2
    Galactic Gladiator's Drape icon

  4. Adherent's Silken Shroud

    • 1
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

  5. Galactic Aspirant's Cape

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Cape icon

Chest

  1. Embrace of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 41
    Embrace of the Primal Core icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Tunic

    • 8
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Tunic icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Tunic

    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Tunic icon

Wrist

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Wristguards

    • 25
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Wristguards icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Cuffs

    • 15
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Cuffs icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Mail Links

    • 6
    Thalassian Competitor's Mail Links icon

  4. Aetherlume Bracelets

    • 1
    Aetherlume Bracelets icon

  5. Galactic Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps icon

Hands

  1. Earthgrips of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 42
    Earthgrips of the Primal Core icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Grips

    • 5
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Grips icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Handguards

    • 2
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Handguards icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Gauntlets

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Gauntlets icon

Waist

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle

    • Craft
    • 40
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Belt

    • 3
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Belt icon

  3. Ceinture of the Primal Core

    • 2
    Ceinture of the Primal Core icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Chain Clasp

    • 2
    Galactic Aspirant's Chain Clasp icon

  5. Azure Belt of Competition

    • 1
    Azure Belt of Competition icon

Legs

  1. Leggings of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 34
    Leggings of the Primal Core icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Leggings

    • 12
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Leggings icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Leggings

    • Craft
    • 3
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Leggings icon

  4. Farstrider's Reinforced Faulds

    • 1
    Farstrider's Reinforced Faulds icon

Feet

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Boots

    • 35
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Boots icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Mail Footlinks

    • Craft
    • 7
    Thalassian Competitor's Mail Footlinks icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Stompers

    • 4
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Stompers icon

  4. Farstrider's Razor Talons

    • 1
    Farstrider's Razor Talons icon

  5. Galactic Aspirant's Chain Stompers

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Chain Stompers icon

Rings

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Signet

    • 68
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Signet

    • 23
    Galactic Gladiator's Signet icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Ring

    • 4
    Galactic Gladiator's Ring icon

  4. Novice Combatant's Ring

    • 3
    Novice Combatant's Ring icon

  5. Galactic Gladiator's Band

    • 2
    Galactic Gladiator's Band icon

Trinkets

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 44
    Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 43
    Galactic Gladiator's Medallion icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 7
    Galactic Aspirant's Medallion icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 4
    Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  5. Galactic Aspirant's Emblem

    • Set
    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Emblem icon

Main Hand

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Scepter

    • 49
    Galactic Gladiator's Scepter icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Ripper

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Ripper icon

Off Hand

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Bulwark

    • 48
    Galactic Gladiator's Bulwark icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Shield

    • 2
    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. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 52
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

  2. Blessed Pango Charm

    • 37
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  3. Stabilizing Gemstone Bandolier

    • 5
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  4. Kinetic Ankle Primers

    • 2
    Thalassian Competitor's Mail Footlinks icon

  5. Sunfire Silk Lining

    • 2
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle 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 Blitz Battlegrounds during Midnight Season 1.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed

    • 35
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed

    • 5
    Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 2
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 38
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle

    • 5
    Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 1
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister

    • 44
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 3
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  3. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister

    • 2
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister icon

Legs

  1. Arcanoweave Spellthread

    • 45
    Arcanoweave Spellthread icon

  2. Sunfire Silk Spellthread

    • 3
    Sunfire Silk Spellthread icon

  3. Arcanoweave Spellthread

    • 1
    Arcanoweave Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 41
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 2
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 1
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

    • 56
    Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity

    • 25
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery

    • 10
    Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 37
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 5
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Aegis

    • 3
    Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Aegis icon

Off Hand

  1. Pyrium Shield Spike

    • 1
    Pyrium Shield Spike 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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

Eversong Diamond

  1. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 1
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Versatile Amethyst

    • 133
    Flawless Versatile Amethyst icon

  2. Flawless Masterful Lapis

    • 80
    Flawless Masterful Lapis icon

  3. Cognitive Heliotrope

    • 42
    Cognitive Heliotrope icon

  4. Enduring Heliotrope

    • 7
    Enduring Heliotrope icon

  5. Flawless Masterful Peridot

    • 5
    Flawless Masterful Peridot icon

Most Played Races for Restoration Shaman Blitz

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in Blitz Battlegrounds.

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

  1. Orc

    • 23
    Orc icon

  2. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 6
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  3. Kul Tiran

    • 4
    Kul Tiran icon

  4. Draenei

    • 4
    Draenei icon

  5. Dwarf

    • 3
    Dwarf 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 Blitz PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Restoration Shamans in Blitz Battlegrounds 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.