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Totemic Restoration Shaman Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Season 1

Welcome to Murlok’s Totemic Restoration Shaman PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 1.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Totemic 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 competitive M+.

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

Top Mythic+ Totemic Restoration Shamans

  1. Héléna's icon
    1
    Héléna
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Dwarf | Totemic | 266 ilvl
    3388
  2. Rainx's icon
    2
    Rainx
    Stormrage (US)
    Dwarf | Totemic | 270 ilvl
    3360
  3. Roams's icon
    3
    Roams
    Draenor (EU)
    Haranir | Totemic | 269 ilvl
    3317
  4. Raparotar's icon
    4
    Raparotar
    Hyjal (EU)
    Dwarf | Totemic | 268 ilvl
    3265
  5. Dangersh's icon
    5
    Dangersh
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    Dwarf | Totemic | 271 ilvl
    3262

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

  • 24% Critical Strike +861
  • 10% Haste +431
  • 63% Mastery +374
  • 7% Versatility +391

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 1% Avoidance +45
  • 2% Leech +159
  • 1% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Mythic+ Dungeons. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Totemic 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 Mythic+

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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Head

  1. Locus of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 18
    Locus of the Primal Core icon

  2. Horns of the Spurned Val'kyr

    • 9
    Horns of the Spurned Val'kyr icon

  3. Frenzy's Rebuke

    • 6
    Frenzy's Rebuke icon

  4. Sharpeye Gleam

    • 5
    Sharpeye Gleam icon

  5. Silvermoon Sunveil

    • 5
    Silvermoon Sunveil icon

Neck

  1. Barbed Ymirheim Choker

    • 14
    Barbed Ymirheim Choker icon

  2. Amani Heartstring Pendant

    • 9
    Amani Heartstring Pendant icon

  3. Pendant of Aching Grief

    • 8
    Pendant of Aching Grief icon

  4. Arboreal Vine Collar

    • 6
    Arboreal Vine Collar icon

  5. Nocturnal Thorncharm

    • 4
    Nocturnal Thorncharm icon

Shoulders

  1. Tempests of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 35
    Tempests of the Primal Core icon

  2. Spaulders of Arrow's Flight

    • 4
    Spaulders of Arrow's Flight icon

  3. Spurned Val'kyr Shoulderguards

    • 4
    Spurned Val'kyr Shoulderguards icon

  4. Ironroot Collar

    • 2
    Ironroot Collar icon

  5. Pauldrons of the Void Hunter

    • 2
    Pauldrons of the Void Hunter icon

Back

  1. Soulhunter's Mask

    • 13
    Soulhunter's Mask icon

  2. Cloak of the Fallen Cardinal

    • 12
    Cloak of the Fallen Cardinal icon

  3. Rigid Scale Greatcloak

    • 5
    Rigid Scale Greatcloak icon

  4. Imperator's Banner

    • 4
    Imperator's Banner icon

  5. Potion-Stained Cloak

    • 4
    Potion-Stained Cloak icon

Chest

  1. Embrace of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 36
    Embrace of the Primal Core icon

  2. Decaying Cuirass

    • 4
    Decaying Cuirass icon

  3. Sharpeye Chestguard

    • 3
    Sharpeye Chestguard icon

  4. Voidwarped Oozemail

    • 3
    Voidwarped Oozemail icon

  5. Robes of the Voidbound

    • 2
    Robes of the Voidbound icon

Wrist

  1. Amberfrond Bracers

    • 12
    Amberfrond Bracers icon

  2. Darkfang Scale Wristguards

    • 9
    Darkfang Scale Wristguards icon

  3. Fallen King's Cuffs

    • 9
    Fallen King's Cuffs icon

  4. Farstrider's Plated Bracers

    • Craft
    • 6
    Farstrider's Plated Bracers icon

  5. Corewarden Cuffs

    • 5
    Corewarden Cuffs icon

Hands

  1. Earthgrips of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 33
    Earthgrips of the Primal Core icon

  2. Elder Mossfeelers

    • 6
    Elder Mossfeelers icon

  3. Grips of Forgotten Honor

    • 4
    Grips of Forgotten Honor icon

  4. Untethered Berserker's Grips

    • 3
    Untethered Berserker's Grips icon

  5. Preyseeker's Rugged Grips

    • 1
    Preyseeker's Rugged Grips icon

Waist

  1. Waistcord of the Judged

    • 12
    Waistcord of the Judged icon

  2. Elder Mosscinch

    • 6
    Elder Mosscinch icon

  3. Scornbane Waistguard

    • 6
    Scornbane Waistguard icon

  4. Sunlash's Sunsash

    • 6
    Sunlash's Sunsash icon

  5. Scabrous Zombie Leather Belt

    • 5
    Scabrous Zombie Leather Belt icon

Legs

  1. Leggings of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 39
    Leggings of the Primal Core icon

  2. Black Dragonskin Breeches

    • 4
    Black Dragonskin Breeches icon

  3. Wickedweave Trousers

    • 4
    Wickedweave Trousers icon

  4. Greaves of the Divine Guile

    • 2
    Greaves of the Divine Guile icon

  5. Leggings of Orderly Conduct

    • 1
    Leggings of Orderly Conduct icon

Feet

  1. Sabatons of Obscurement

    • 18
    Sabatons of Obscurement icon

  2. Boots of Explosive Growth

    • 7
    Boots of Explosive Growth icon

  3. World Tender's Rootslippers

    • Set
    • Craft
    • 7
    World Tender's Rootslippers icon

  4. Elder Mossclogs

    • 5
    Elder Mossclogs icon

  5. Rigid Scale Boots

    • 4
    Rigid Scale Boots icon

Rings

  1. Platinum Star Band

    • 23
    Platinum Star Band icon

  2. Eredath Seal of Nobility

    • Set
    • 16
    Eredath Seal of Nobility icon

  3. Occlusion of Void

    • Set
    • 16
    Occlusion of Void icon

  4. Signet of the Starved Beast

    • 11
    Signet of the Starved Beast icon

  5. Purloined Wedding Ring

    • 9
    Purloined Wedding Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Crucible of Erratic Energies

    • 20
    Crucible of Erratic Energies icon

  2. Emerald Coach's Whistle

    • 15
    Emerald Coach's Whistle icon

  3. Gaze of the Alnseer

    • 10
    Gaze of the Alnseer icon

  4. Locus-Walker's Ribbon

    • 10
    Locus-Walker's Ribbon icon

  5. Heart of Wind

    • 9
    Heart of Wind icon

Main Hand

  1. Magister's Cleaver

    • Craft
    • 10
    Magister's Cleaver icon

  2. Aln'hara Cane

    • Craft
    • 9
    Aln'hara Cane icon

  3. Magister's Ritual Knife

    • Craft
    • 8
    Magister's Ritual Knife icon

  4. Magister's Valediction

    • Craft
    • 7
    Magister's Valediction icon

  5. Weight of Command

    • 5
    Weight of Command icon

Off Hand

  1. Bulwark of Noble Resolve

    • 9
    Bulwark of Noble Resolve icon

  2. Reflux Reflector

    • 9
    Reflux Reflector icon

  3. Viryx's Indomitable Bulwark

    • 5
    Viryx's Indomitable Bulwark icon

  4. Spellbreaker's Rebuke

    • Craft
    • 4
    Spellbreaker's Rebuke icon

  5. Bramblebarricade

    • 3
    Bramblebarricade 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. Hunt

    • 32
    Magister's Ritual Knife icon

  2. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 16
    Farstrider's Plated Bracers icon

  3. Root Warden's Regalia

    • 13
    World Tender's Rootslippers icon

  4. Blessed Pango Charm

    • 2
    Magister's Cleaver icon

  5. Sunfire Silk Lining

    • 2
    Farstrider's Trophy Belt 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 Mythic+ Dungeons during Midnight Season 1.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 17
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Hex of Leeching

    • 13
    Enchant Helm - Hex of Leeching icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 3
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 20
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace

    • 5
    Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 5
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister

    • 26
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 10
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  3. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister

    • 5
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister icon

Legs

  1. Arcanoweave Spellthread

    • 27
    Arcanoweave Spellthread icon

  2. Arcanoweave Spellthread

    • 8
    Arcanoweave Spellthread icon

  3. Sunfire Silk Spellthread

    • 6
    Sunfire Silk Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 24
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 6
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 4
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury

    • 32
    Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Nature's Wrath

    • 24
    Enchant Ring - Nature's Wrath icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury

    • 12
    Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

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

  2. Enchant Weapon - Jan'alai's Precision

    • 5
    Enchant Weapon - Jan'alai's Precision icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 4
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei 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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Eversong Diamond

  1. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 10
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

  2. Telluric Eversong Diamond

    • 9
    Telluric Eversong Diamond icon

  3. Telluric Eversong Diamond

    • 7
    Telluric Eversong Diamond icon

  4. Powerful Eversong Diamond

    • 3
    Powerful Eversong Diamond icon

  5. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 2
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Versatile Garnet

    • 22
    Flawless Versatile Garnet icon

    • 19

  3. Flawless Versatile Garnet

    • 19
    Flawless Versatile Garnet icon

  4. Flawless Deadly Lapis

    • 15
    Flawless Deadly Lapis icon

  5. Versatile Garnet

    • 7
    Versatile Garnet icon

Most Played Races for Restoration Shaman M+

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvE, giving a competitive edge in Mythic+ Dungeons.

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

  1. Dwarf

    • 21
    Dwarf icon

  2. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 6
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  3. Haranir

    • 5
    Haranir icon

  4. Orc

    • 5
    Orc icon

  5. Vulpera

    • 3
    Vulpera icon

Totemic 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 Mythic+ PvE guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Totemic Restoration Shamans in Mythic+ Dungeons 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.

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 PvE.