mm+ Restoration Shaman

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This is a guide about how to build Restoration Shamans for Mythic+ . It summarizes what is working for the highest-rated players: stat priority, legendary, trinkets, gems, enchantments, talents, PvP talents, covenants, soulbinds, and conduits.

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Class Restoration Shaman
Activity Mythic+
Number of players 50
Highest rating 3200
Lowest rating 2943

Stat Priority

+735
26% Crit
+719
22% Hast
+182
40% Mast
+988
25% Vers

Based on the average stat bonuses observed on the gear of the 50 highest rated Restoration Shamans in Mythic+, the stat priority is:

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

Race

Based on the 50 highest rated Restoration Shamans in Mythic+, the character races to choose are:

  1. Dwarf icon.
    D

    Dwarf

    15
  2. Goblin icon.
    G

    Goblin

    12
  4. Orc icon.
    O

    Orc

    6
  5. Tauren icon.
    T

    Tauren

    4
  6. Highmountain Tauren icon.
    H

    Highmountain Tauren

    2

Legendary

Based on the gear observed on the 50 highest rated Restoration Shamans in Mythic+, the legendary items to use are:

  1. Unity legendary item icon.
    U

    Unity - Neck

    26

    Gain the legendary effect of Raging Vesper Vortex: When 3 charges of Vesper Totem are consumed, Vesper Totem will radiate a 15 yd burst of 6,660 Arcane damage and 3,728 healing.

  2. Deeptremor Stone legendary item icon.
    D

    Deeptremor Stone - Ring

    19

    Earth Elemental has a permanent Earthquake attached to it.

  4. Deeptremor Stone legendary item icon.
    D

    Deeptremor Stone - Feet

    15

    Earth Elemental has a permanent Earthquake attached to it.

  5. Deeptremor Stone legendary item icon.
    D

    Deeptremor Stone - Waist

    7

    Earth Elemental has a permanent Earthquake attached to it.

  6. Unity legendary item icon.
    U

    Unity - Ring

    6

    Gain the legendary effect of Raging Vesper Vortex: When 3 charges of Vesper Totem are consumed, Vesper Totem will radiate a 15 yd burst of 7,304 Arcane damage and 3,927 healing.

Trinkets

Based on the gear observed on the 50 highest rated Restoration Shamans in Mythic+, the trinkets to use are:

  1. Resonant Reservoir item icon.
    R

    Resonant Reservoir

    20

    Ilvl 304
    Stats
    +160 intellect
    Effects
    Use: Fire a resonant bolt at your target which causes a Disintegration Halo from its location, dealing 1,450 damage every 1.6 sec for 6 sec. Crescendos 3 times before taking it again from the top. (1 Min 30 Sec Cooldown)
    Rank Fated Mythic

  2. Tuft of Smoldering Plumage item icon.
    T

    Tuft of Smoldering Plumage

    20

    Ilvl 304
    Stats
    +160 intellect
    Effects
    Use: Infuse your ally with a tuft of phoenix plumes, healing them for 76,598 after 6 sec, increased by up to 25% based on your target's missing health. If your ally suffers lethal damage, this effect triggers instantly. (2 Min Cooldown)
    Rank Fated Mythic

  4. Elegy of the Eternals item icon.
    E

    Elegy of the Eternals

    13

    Ilvl 304
    Stats
    +160 intellect
    Effects
    Equip: Weep before the Eternals, dedicating yourself to their service. Gain 134 of your highest secondary stat, and grant 10% of this bonus to any party members who also serve your covenant.
    Rank Fated Mythic

  5. So'leah's Secret Technique item icon.
    S

    So'leah's Secret Technique

    11

    Ilvl 304
    Stats
    +160 intellect
    Effects
    Use: Select a player in your party or raid, granting them 20 of their highest secondary stat, and granting you 125 of that same stat, for 30 min. (1 Sec Cooldown)
    Rank Mythic

  6. Cabalist's Hymnal item icon.
    C

    Cabalist's Hymnal

    10

    Ilvl 311
    Stats
    +171 intellect
    Effects
    Equip: Join the Crimson Chorus. Every minute, your Critical Strike swells by 407 over 30 sec. before returning to normal. This effect is increased by 5% for each member of the Crimson Chorus in your party.
    Rank Fated Mythic

Tier Set

Based on the gear observed on the 50 highest rated Restoration Shamans in Mythic+, the tier set items to use are:

  1. Theurgic Starspeaker's Tassets item icon.
    T

    Theurgic Starspeaker's Tassets

    49

    Ilvl 311
    Stats
    +179 intellect
    +411 stamina
    +71 haste
    +132 versatility
    Set
    Set: Your critical healing increases the critical chance of your next Chain Heal by 2%, stacking up to 50 times.
    Set: Your Chain Heal critical hits reduce the remaining cooldown of one of your totems by 2 sec. Your Healing Stream Totem, Healing Tide Totem, Mana Tide Totem, and Spirit Link Totem now also cast Chain Heal with 100% effectiveness when you drop them.
    Rank Fated Mythic

  2. Theurgic Starspeaker's Howl item icon.
    T

    Theurgic Starspeaker's Howl

    49

    Ilvl 304
    Stats
    +168 intellect
    +379 stamina
    +113 critical-strike
    +85 versatility
    Gem
    +16 Versatility
    Set
    Set: Your critical healing increases the critical chance of your next Chain Heal by 2%, stacking up to 50 times.
    Set: Your Chain Heal critical hits reduce the remaining cooldown of one of your totems by 2 sec. Your Healing Stream Totem, Healing Tide Totem, Mana Tide Totem, and Spirit Link Totem now also cast Chain Heal with 100% effectiveness when you drop them.
    Rank Fated Mythic

  4. Theurgic Starspeaker's Ringmail item icon.
    T

    Theurgic Starspeaker's Ringmail

    46

    Ilvl 311
    Stats
    +179 intellect
    +411 stamina
    +61 critical-strike
    +141 haste
    Enchant
    Primary Stats +30
    Reinforced (+32 Stamina)
    Set
    Set: Your critical healing increases the critical chance of your next Chain Heal by 2%, stacking up to 50 times.
    Set: Your Chain Heal critical hits reduce the remaining cooldown of one of your totems by 2 sec. Your Healing Stream Totem, Healing Tide Totem, Mana Tide Totem, and Spirit Link Totem now also cast Chain Heal with 100% effectiveness when you drop them.
    Rank Fated Mythic

  5. Theurgic Starspeaker's Adornment item icon.
    T

    Theurgic Starspeaker's Adornment

    44

    Ilvl 311
    Stats
    +135 intellect
    +308 stamina
    +100 haste
    +52 mastery
    Set
    Set: Your critical healing increases the critical chance of your next Chain Heal by 2%, stacking up to 50 times.
    Set: Your Chain Heal critical hits reduce the remaining cooldown of one of your totems by 2 sec. Your Healing Stream Totem, Healing Tide Totem, Mana Tide Totem, and Spirit Link Totem now also cast Chain Heal with 100% effectiveness when you drop them.
    Rank Fated Mythic

  6. Theurgic Starspeaker's Runebindings item icon.
    T

    Theurgic Starspeaker's Runebindings

    23

    Ilvl 311
    Stats
    +135 intellect
    +308 stamina
    +44 versatility
    +108 mastery
    Set
    Set: Your critical healing increases the critical chance of your next Chain Heal by 2%, stacking up to 50 times.
    Set: Your Chain Heal critical hits reduce the remaining cooldown of one of your totems by 2 sec. Your Healing Stream Totem, Healing Tide Totem, Mana Tide Totem, and Spirit Link Totem now also cast Chain Heal with 100% effectiveness when you drop them.
    Rank Fated Mythic

Gems

Based on the sockets observed on the 50 highest Restoration Shamans in Mythic+, the gems to use are:

  1. Versatile Jewel Cluster icon.
    V

    Versatile Jewel Cluster

    184

    +16 Versatility

  2. Deadly Jewel Cluster icon.
    D

    Deadly Jewel Cluster

    38

    +16 Critical Strike

  4. Quick Jewel Cluster icon.
    Q

    Quick Jewel Cluster

    20

    +16 Haste

  5. Straddling Sage Agate icon.
    S

    Straddling Sage Agate

    1

    +5% Movement Speed

  6. Straddling Viridium icon.
    S

    Straddling Viridium

    1

    +3% Movement Speed

Back Enchantment

Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 50 highest rated Restoration Shamans in Mythic+, the enchantments to use on the Back item are:

  1. Enchant Cloak - Fortified Avoidance enchantment icon.
    E

    Enchant Cloak - Fortified Avoidance

    36

    Enchanted: +20 Stamina & +30 Avoidance

  2. Enchant Cloak - Fortified Leech enchantment icon.
    E

    Enchant Cloak - Fortified Leech

    13

    Enchanted: +20 Stamina & +30 Leech

  3. Enchant Cloak - Fortified Speed enchantment icon.
    E

    Enchant Cloak - Fortified Speed

    1

    Enchanted: +20 Stamina & Minor Speed Increase

Chest Enchantment

Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 50 highest rated Restoration Shamans in Mythic+, the enchantments to use on the Chest item are:

  1. Enchant Chest - Eternal Stats enchantment icon.
    E

    Enchant Chest - Eternal Stats

    43

    Enchanted: Primary Stats +30

  2. Enchant Chest - Eternal Bounds enchantment icon.
    E

    Enchant Chest - Eternal Bounds

    6

    Enchanted: +20 Intellect & +6% Mana

  3. Enchant Chest - Eternal Insight enchantment icon.
    E

    Enchant Chest - Eternal Insight

    1

    Enchanted: Eternal Insight

Wrist Enchantment

Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 50 highest rated Restoration Shamans in Mythic+, the enchantments to use on the Wrist item are:

  1. Enchant Bracers - Eternal Intellect enchantment icon.
    E

    Enchant Bracers - Eternal Intellect

    49

    Enchanted: +15 Intellect

  2. Enchant Bracers - Illuminated Soul enchantment icon.
    E

    Enchant Bracers - Illuminated Soul

    1

    Enchanted: +10 Intellect

Hands Enchantment

Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 50 highest rated Restoration Shamans in Mythic+, the enchantments to use on the Hands item are:

  1. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering enchantment icon.
    E

    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering

    3

    Enchanted: Shadowlands Gathering

Feet Enchantment

Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 50 highest rated Restoration Shamans in Mythic+, the enchantments to use on the Feet item are:

  1. Enchant Boots - Soul Treads enchantment icon.
    E

    Enchant Boots - Soul Treads

    21

    Enchanted: Soul Treads

  2. Enchant Boots - Eternal Agility enchantment icon.
    E

    Enchant Boots - Eternal Agility

    2

    Enchanted: +15 Agility

Ring Enchantment

Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 50 highest rated Restoration Shamans in Mythic+, the enchantments to use on the Ring items are:

  1. Enchant Ring - Tenet of Versatility enchantment icon.
    E

    Enchant Ring - Tenet of Versatility

    81

    Enchanted: +16 Versatility

  2. Enchant Ring - Tenet of Critical Strike enchantment icon.
    E

    Enchant Ring - Tenet of Critical Strike

    11

    Enchanted: +16 Critical Strike

  3. Enchant Ring - Tenet of Haste enchantment icon.
    E

    Enchant Ring - Tenet of Haste

    7

    Enchanted: +16 Haste

Main Hand Enchantment

Based on the enchantments observed on the gear of the 50 highest rated Restoration Shamans in Mythic+, the enchantments to use on the Main Hand item are:

  1. Enchant Weapon - Celestial Guidance enchantment icon.
    E

    Enchant Weapon - Celestial Guidance

    50

    Enchanted: Celestial Guidance

Talents

Based on the talents observed on 50 highest rated Restoration Shamans in Mythic+, the talents to use are:

    1. Undulation talent icon.
      U
      44

      Undulation

      Every third Healing Wave or Healing Surge heals for an additional 50%.

    2. Torrent talent icon.
      T
      4

      Torrent

      Increases the initial heal from Riptide by 20%.

    3. Unleash Life talent icon.
      U
      2

      Unleash Life

      Unleashes elemental forces of Life, healing a friendly target for 1,869 and increasing the effect of the Shaman's next direct heal by 35%.

    1. Echo of the Elements talent icon.
      E
      49

      Echo of the Elements

      Riptide, Healing Stream Totem, and Lava Burst now have 2 charges. Effects that reset their remaining cooldown will instead grant 1 charge.

    2. Deluge talent icon.
      D
      1

      Deluge

      Healing Wave, Healing Surge, and Chain Heal heal for an additional 20% on targets affected by your Healing Rain or Riptide.

    3. Surge of Earth talent icon.
      S
      0

      Surge of Earth

      Consume up to 3 charges of Earth Shield to heal up to 3 allies near your Earth Shield target for 863 per charge consumed.

    1. Spirit Wolf talent icon.
      S
      43

      Spirit Wolf

      While transformed into a Ghost Wolf, you gain 5% increased movement speed and 5% damage reduction every 1 sec, stacking up to 4 times.

    2. Static Charge talent icon.
      S
      4

      Static Charge

      Reduces the cooldown of Capacitor Totem by 5 sec for each enemy it stuns, up to a maximum reduction of 20 sec.

    3. Earthgrab Totem talent icon.
      E
      3

      Earthgrab Totem

      Summons a totem at the target location for 20 sec. The totem pulses every 2 sec, rooting all enemies within 8 yards for 8 sec. Enemies previously rooted by the totem instead suffer 50% movement speed reduction.

    1. Ancestral Vigor talent icon.
      A
      46

      Ancestral Vigor

      Targets you heal with Healing Wave, Healing Surge, Chain Heal, or Riptide's initial heal gain 10% increased health for 10 sec.

    2. Earthen Wall Totem talent icon.
      E
      4

      Earthen Wall Totem

      Summons a totem with 21,160 health for 15 sec. 351 damage from each attack against allies within 10 yards of the totem is redirected to the totem.

    3. Ancestral Protection Totem talent icon.
      A
      0

      Ancestral Protection Totem

      Summons a totem at the target location for 30 sec. All allies within 20 yards of the totem gain 10% increased health. If an ally dies, the totem will be consumed to allow them to Reincarnate with 20% health and mana. Cannot reincarnate an ally who dies to massive damage.

    1. Nature's Guardian talent icon.
      N
      40

      Nature's Guardian

      When your health is brought below 35%, you instantly heal for 20% of your maximum health. Cannot occur more than once every 45 sec.

    2. Wind Rush Totem talent icon.
      W
      6

      Wind Rush Totem

      Summons a totem at the target location for 15 sec, continually granting all allies who pass within 10 yards 60% increased movement speed for 5 sec.

    3. Graceful Spirit talent icon.
      G
      4

      Graceful Spirit

      Reduces the cooldown of Spiritwalker's Grace by 60 sec and increases your movement speed by 20% while it is active.

    1. Cloudburst Totem talent icon.
      C
      50

      Cloudburst Totem

      Summons a totem at your feet for 15 sec that collects power from all of your healing spells. When the totem expires or dies, the stored power is released, healing all injured allies within 40 yards for 30% of all healing done while it was active, divided evenly among targets. Casting this spell a second time recalls the totem and releases the healing.

    2. Flash Flood talent icon.
      F
      0

      Flash Flood

      When you consume Tidal Waves, the cast time of your next heal is reduced by 20%.

    3. Downpour talent icon.
      D
      0

      Downpour

      A burst of water at the target location heals up to six injured allies within 12 yards for 1,779. Cooldown increased by 5 sec for each target effectively healed.

    1. Ascendance talent icon.
      A
      45

      Ascendance

      Transform into a Water Ascendant, duplicating all healing you deal for 15 sec and immediately healing for 8,721. Ascendant healing is distributed evenly among allies within 20 yds.

    2. Wellspring talent icon.
      W
      4

      Wellspring

      Creates a surge of water that flows forward, healing friendly targets in a wide arc in front of you for 1,843.

    3. High Tide talent icon.
      H
      1

      High Tide

      Every 20,000 mana you spend brings a High Tide, making your next 2 Chain Heals heal for an additional 10% and not reduce with each jump.

PvP Talents

Based on the talents observed on 50 highest rated Restoration Shamans in Mythic+, the PvP talents to use are:

  1. Ancestral Gift PvP talent icon.
    A

    Ancestral Gift

    35

  2. Grounding Totem PvP talent icon.
    G

    Grounding Totem

    28

  3. Living Tide PvP talent icon.
    L

    Living Tide

    26

  5. Tidebringer PvP talent icon.
    T

    Tidebringer

    12

  6. Swelling Waves PvP talent icon.
    S

    Swelling Waves

    9

Covenant

Kyrian icon.
K
41
Kyri
Necrolord icon.
N
2
Necr
Night Fae icon.
N
1
Nigh
Venthyr icon.
V
6
Vent

Based on the covenants chosen by the 50 highest rated Restoration Shamans in Mythic+, the covenants to pick are:

  1. Kyrian
  2. Venthyr
  3. Necrolord
  4. Night Fae

Soulbind

Based on the covenants chosen by the 50 highest rated Restoration Shamans in Mythic+, the soulbinds to pick are:

  1. Forgelite Prime Mikanikos icon.
    F

    Forgelite Prime Mikanikos

    40

    The traits to use with Forgelite Prime Mikanikos are:

    1. 40

      Bron's Call to Action

    2. 40

      Effusive Anima Accelerator

    3. 40

      Forgelite Filter

    4. 40

      Soulglow Spectrometer

    5. 39

      Hammer of Genesis

    6. 32

      Resilient Plumage

    7. 8

      Regenerating Materials

    8. 1

      Soulsteel Clamps

  2. Theotar The Mad Duke icon.
    T

    Theotar The Mad Duke

    6

    The traits to use with Theotar The Mad Duke are:

    1. 6

      Life is but an Appetizer

    2. 6

      Party Favors

    3. 6

      Soothing Shade

    4. 4

      Leisurely Gait

    5. 4

      Token of Appreciation

    6. 3

      Exquisite Ingredients

    7. 3

      Life of the Party

    8. 2

      Wasteland Propriety

    9. 2

      Watch the Shoes!

  3. Emeni icon.
    E

    Emeni

    1

    The traits to use with Emeni are:

    1. 1

      Cartilaginous Legs

    2. 1

      Emeni's Magnificent Skin

    3. 1

      Gristled Toes

    4. 1

      Lead by Example

    5. 1

      Pustule Eruption

    6. 1

      Resilient Stitching

  4. Korayn icon.
    K

    Korayn

    1

    The traits to use with Korayn are:

    1. 1

      First Strike

    2. 1

      Get In Formation

    3. 1

      Horn of the Wild Hunt

    4. 1

      Hunt's Exhilaration

    5. 1

      Wild Hunt Strategem

    6. 1

      Wild Hunt Tactics

  5. Pelagos icon.
    P

    Pelagos

    1

    The traits to use with Pelagos are:

    1. 1

      Better Together

    2. 1

      Bond of Friendship

    3. 1

      Combat Meditation

    4. 1

      Focusing Mantra

    5. 1

      Let Go of the Past

    6. 1

      Newfound Resolve

potency conduits

Based on the covenant conduits chosen by the 50 highest rated Restoration Shamans in Mythic+, the potency conduits to use are:

  1. Swirling Currents conduit icon.
    S

    Swirling Currents

    47

  2. Elysian Dirge conduit icon.
    E

    Elysian Dirge

    40

  3. Lavish Harvest conduit icon.
    L

    Lavish Harvest

    5

endurance conduits

Based on the covenant conduits chosen by the 50 highest rated Restoration Shamans in Mythic+, the endurance conduits to use are:

  1. Vital Accretion conduit icon.
    V

    Vital Accretion

    48

  2. Refreshing Waters conduit icon.
    R

    Refreshing Waters

    45

  3. Condensed Anima Sphere conduit icon.
    C

    Condensed Anima Sphere

    44

finesse conduits

Based on the covenant conduits chosen by the 50 highest rated Restoration Shamans in Mythic+, the finesse conduits to use are:

  1. Totemic Surge conduit icon.
    T

    Totemic Surge

    24

  2. Thunderous Paws conduit icon.
    T

    Thunderous Paws

    22

  3. Spiritual Resonance conduit icon.
    S

    Spiritual Resonance

    6

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