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Restoration Shaman PvP Guide For RBG

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Restoration Shaman
Season 4
14 characters
1600 - 1858

Welcome to Murlok.io's Restoration Shaman PvP guide for RBG in World of Warcraft. This guide lists the best stats, races, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems for patch 10.2.6, based on the character builds of the Top 50 Restoration Shamans from Dragonflight Season 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Neverflop (Tichondrius US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 1858.

Updated every 12 hours with the latest data from the Battle.net API , the guide also examines each character's last time played, specialization usage frequency, and equipment type to ensure greater accuracy.

Top Restoration Shamans

  1. 1
    Neverflop's character icon
    Neverflop
    Tichondrius (US)
    475 ilvl
    1858
  2. 2
    Hushmoss's character icon
    Hushmoss
    Thrall (US)
    481 ilvl
    1788
  3. 3
    Hushmoss's character icon
    Hushmoss
    Dalaran (US)
    465 ilvl
    1783
  4. 4
    Sawygodx's character icon
    Sawygodx
    Drakthul (EU)
    491 ilvl
    1693
  5. 5
    Jejê's character icon
    Jejê
    Antonidas (EU)
    466 ilvl
    1675

Stat Priority

Stats are crucial attributes that directly influence a character's power in World of Warcraft. They not only determine the character's strength but also define the overall feel and playstyle. Stat bonuses can be found on various pieces of equipment, in consumables created by the Alchemy profession, certain foods, some enchantments , and gems .

It's important to note that each stat experiences diminishing returns once its equipped bonus reaches +20%. This means that optimizing a character's performance involves more than just maximizing each stat; it's about finding a balanced distribution. Here is the optimal way to balance Restoration Shaman Secondary and Minor stats for RBG.

Secondary Stats
+1156
11% Critical Strike
+2033
12% Haste
+4126
93% Mastery
+6588
32% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+24
0% Avoidance
+54
1% Leech
+276
5% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Leech
  3. Avoidance

Races

In World of Warcraft, each race comes with unique traits that enhance character abilities or improve in-game quality of life. Although these racial traits typically offer minor advantages, they can still provide a competitive edge in certain scenarios.

With Pandaren currently being the top race for Restoration Shamans in RBG, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Pandaren race icon
    Pandaren
    4
  2. Dwarf race icon
    Dwarf
    3
  3. Orc race icon
    Orc
    3
  4. Draenei race icon
    Draenei
    1
  5. Highmountain Tauren race icon
    Highmountain Tauren
    1

Class Talents

Talents are the main element defining a character's build, significantly influencing the playstyle by adding, modifying, and enhancing character abilities and behaviors. They are crucial in shaping how a character functions in battle.

Class talents represent a common tree shared across all Shaman specializations. These talents provide foundational skills and enhancements that are essential and universal to the Shaman class. They offer a range of abilities that lay the groundwork for a Shaman's overall capabilities, regardless of the chosen specialization.

The following tree reproduces the in-game class talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Chain Heal
14
Lava Burst
14
Astral Shift
14
Chain Lightning
10
Wind Shear
13
Astral Bulwark
3
Spirit Wolf
5
Frost Shock
0
Maelstrom Weapon
0
Earth Shield
14
Fire and Ice
4
Earth Elemental
6
Capacitor Totem
10
Ancestral Wolf Affinity
6
Brimming with Life
10
Elemental Orbit
14
Healing Stream Totem
14
Ancestral Defense
2
Tremor Totem
12
Static Charge
1
Greater Purge
9
Flurry
0
Swirling Currents
13
Improved Purify Spirit
3
Earthgrab Totem
11
Hex
12
Nature's Fury
4
Surging Shields
13
Elemental Warding
1
Nature's Guardian
14
Voodoo Mastery
3
Winds of Al'Akir
1
Spiritwalker's Grace
14
Thunderstorm
12
Totemic Focus
12
Spirit Walk
3
Spiritwalker's Aegis
11
Ancestral Guidance
13
Totemic Projection
11
Totemic Surge
13
Go with the Flow
1
Mana Spring
3
Lightning Lasso
9
Poison Cleansing Totem
0
Totemic Recall
9
Nature's Swiftness
13
Stoneskin Totem
2
Call of the Elements
2

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Restoration Shamans with unique abilities and enhancements tailored to their combat style.

The following tree reproduces the in-game specialization talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Riptide
14
Deluge
14
Healing Wave
14
Healing Stream Totem
14
Healing Rain
3
Stormkeeper
1
Resurgence
13
Tidal Waves
14
Acid Rain
1
Overflowing Shores
2
Ancestral Vigor
11
Flash Flood
2
Water Totem Mastery
14
Ancestral Reach
4
Spirit Link Totem
14
Refreshing Waters
0
Living Stream
13
Wavespeaker's Blessing
2
Healing Tide Totem
14
Lava Surge
4
Mana Tide Totem
4
Torrent
12
Unleash Life
12
Tide Turner
8
Echo of the Elements
14
Spiritwalker's Tidal Totem
2
Earthen Wall Totem
12
Earthliving Weapon
12
Primordial Wave
14
Ancestral Awakening
2
Earthen Harmony
13
Undercurrent
3
Improved Primordial Wave
8
Tidebringer
5
Downpour
0
Improved Earthliving Weapon
11
Continuous Waves
4
High Tide
4
Ascendance
13
Deeply Rooted Elements
13

PvP Talents

PvP talents are specifically tailored for player-versus-player combat scenarios. Activated in arenas, battlegrounds, and the open world with war mode enabled, these talents are designed to optimize a Restoration Shaman's performance in PvP encounters. They provide specialized enhancements and strategies that give players an edge in combat against other players, reflecting the unique demands of PvP gameplay.

The following tree reproduces the in-game pvp talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Skyfury Totem
1
Counterstrike Totem
0
Electrocute
0
Grounding Totem
10
Rain Dance
1
Living Tide
14
Unleash Shield
0
Traveling Storms
1
Seasoned Winds
0
Static Field Totem
12
Burrow
3

Best In Slot And Gear

Gear consists of items that directly determine a character's power level. It can be acquired from diverse sources: dungeon, raid, world drops, crafted through various professions, obtained from PvP vendors, or chosen as rewards from the Great Vault.

Each piece of gear significantly boosts a character's overall strength and capabilities. Here are the top items for Restoration Shamans in RBG, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Headguard item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Headguard
    6
  2. Greatwolf Outcast's Jaws item set icon
    set
    Greatwolf Outcast's Jaws
    5
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Helm item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Helm
    1
  4. Flame-Touched Helmet item icon
    Flame-Touched Helmet
    1
  5. Oscillating Wilderness Opticals item icon
    Oscillating Wilderness Opticals
    1

Neck

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    9
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Amulet
    3
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Choker item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Choker
    1
  4. Ironshell Pendant item icon
    Ironshell Pendant
    1

Shoulders

  1. Greatwolf Outcast's Companions item set icon
    set
    Greatwolf Outcast's Companions
    5
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Spaulders item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Spaulders
    3
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Shoulderguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Shoulderguards
    2
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Chain Monnion item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Chain Monnion
    2
  5. Draconic Warmonger's Epaulets item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Epaulets
    1

Back

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Cape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cape
    12
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Cloak item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cloak
    1
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak
    1

Chest

  1. Greatwolf Outcast's Harness item set icon
    set
    Greatwolf Outcast's Harness
    7
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Tunic item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Tunic
    6
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Vest item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Vest
    1

Wrist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps
    11
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Armguards item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Armguards
    2
  3. Greatwolf Outcast's Wristguards item icon
    Greatwolf Outcast's Wristguards
    1

Hands

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets
    7
  2. Greatwolf Outcast's Grips item set icon
    set
    Greatwolf Outcast's Grips
    6
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Grips item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Grips
    1

Waist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Clasp item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Clasp
    9
  2. Flame-Touched Chain item icon
    Flame-Touched Chain
    2
  3. Azure Belt of Competition item icon
    Azure Belt of Competition
    1
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Cinch item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Cinch
    1
  5. Unnatural Dripstone Cinch item icon
    Unnatural Dripstone Cinch
    1

Legs

  1. Greatwolf Outcast's Fur-Lined Kilt item set icon
    set
    Greatwolf Outcast's Fur-Lined Kilt
    9
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves
    4
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Leggings item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Leggings
    1

Feet

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Chain Stompers item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Chain Stompers
    9
  2. Infurious Boots of Reprieve item icon
    Infurious Boots of Reprieve
    2
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Greaves item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Greaves
    1
  4. Flame-Touched Treads item icon
    Flame-Touched Treads
    1
  5. Lightning-Charged Striders item icon
    Lightning-Charged Striders
    1

Rings

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    11
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Ring item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Ring
    5
  3. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    4
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Band item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Band
    3
  5. Anthia's Ring item icon
    Anthia's Ring
    1

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    11
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    9
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Emblem item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Emblem
    2
  4. Broodkeeper's Promise item icon
    Broodkeeper's Promise
    1
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    1

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Scepter item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Scepter
    8
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Scepter item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Scepter
    3
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Knife item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Knife
    1
  4. Infinite Dragonspire item icon
    Infinite Dragonspire
    1
  5. Iridal, the Earth's Master item icon
    Iridal, the Earth's Master
    1

Off Hand

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Shield item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Shield
    7
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Bulwark item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Bulwark
    5

Embellishments

Embellishments are unique effects that can be added to crafted items, either as predefined elements in recipes or through an optional embellishment reagent, creating embellished gear. These enhancements diversify and amplify characters' capabilities.

Given that only a maximum of 2 embellished items can be equipped at a time, here are the best embellishments for Restoration Shamans in RBG.

  1. Flame-Touched Chain embellishment item icon
    Precognition
    6
  2. Signet of Titanic Insight embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    3
  3. Infurious Boots of Reprieve embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    2

Enchantments

Enchantments provide minor yet valuable enhancements to various items, including Head, Back, Chest, Wrist, Waist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand.

Most enchantments are crafted via the Enchanting profession. However, Waist enchantments specifically require Blacksmithing, Legs enhancements are crafted by Leatherworkers, and Head enchantments come from the Incandescent Essence , a reward obtained through a quest in the Amirdrassil raid.

Enchantments are usually available at the auction house, making them accessible for upgrades. Here is a list of the top enchantments for Restoration Shamans in RBG, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    5

Back

  1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    2
  2. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
    Regenerative Leech
    2

Chest

  1. Reserve of Intellect enchantment icon
    Reserve of Intellect
    4
  2. Reserve of Intellect enchantment icon
    Reserve of Intellect
    1
  3. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    1

Wrist

  1. +175 Speed enchantment icon
    +175 Speed
    1
  2. +200 Leech enchantment icon
    +200 Leech
    1
  3. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    3

Legs

  1. Temporal Spellthread enchantment icon
    Temporal Spellthread
    8
  2. Temporal Spellthread enchantment icon
    Temporal Spellthread
    2
  3. Lambent Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Lambent Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
    Watcher's Loam
    2
  2. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1
  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    6
  2. +73 Mastery enchantment icon
    +73 Mastery
    3
  3. +82 Critical Strike enchantment icon
    +82 Critical Strike
    1

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    3
  2. Earthen Writ enchantment icon
    Earthen Writ
    2
  3. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    1

Gems

Gems are crafted stones from the Jewelcrafting profession, typically offering stat bonuses to enhance your gear. These gems can be socketed into specific items such as Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings. The presence of sockets on items is usually random upon their drop.

Notably, Neck items can be uniquely modified to have up to three sockets by using 3 Tiered Medallion Setting . Additionally, a single socket can be added to other eligible items with a Nature's Cradle , which requires 6 Aspects' Tokens of Merit obtained from the Great Vault.

Available through both the auction house and the crafting order system, the following are the top gem choices for Restoration Shamans in RBG.

  1. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    27
  2. Zen Malygite gem icon
    Zen Malygite
    6
  3. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    3
  4. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    3
  5. Skillful Illimited Diamond gem icon
    Skillful Illimited Diamond
    1