
WoW SoD Elemental Shaman
In this WoW SoD Elemental Shaman DPS build you will find the best ranged Shaman build in the Season of Discovery in WoW Classic. The build shows the best talents, runes, BiS gear, and enchants to DPS in dungeons and raids as an Elemental Shaman.
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- WoW SoD Elemental Shaman Talents & Runes
- SoD Phase 7 Elemental Shaman BiS List
- SoD Phase 6 Elemental Shaman BiS List
- SoD Phase 5 Elemental Shaman BiS List
- SoD Phase 4 Elemental Shaman BiS List
- SoD Elemental Shaman Pre-Raid BiS List
- Elemental Shaman Rotation
- Elemental Shaman Consumables in SoD
- Elemental Shaman Stat Priority
- More Shaman Specs in Season of Discovery
- Additional Resources
WoW SoD Elemental Shaman Talents & Runes
Choose the following talents and runes as an Elemental Shaman for Phase 7 at level 60:
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Learn where to find each rune in our guide Season of Discovery Shaman Runes.
SoD Phase 7 Elemental Shaman BiS List
The following Elemental Shaman BiS list contains the best items you can get in Phase 7 of Season of Discovery:
- Head (
Vodouisant's Charm)
Earthshatter Crown (Naxxramas)
- Neck
Malice Stone Pendant (Naxxramas)
- Shoulders (
Power of the Scourge)
Earthshatter Mantle (Naxxramas)
- Back (
Enchant Cloak - Greater Nature Resistance)
Cloak of the Gathering Storm (Keyl Swiftclaw in Ahn'Qiraj)
- Chest (
Glowing Chitin Armor Kit)
Earthshatter Embrace (Naxxramas)
- Wrist (
Enchant Bracer - Greater Spellpower)
Earthshatter Vambraces (Naxxramas)
- Hands (
Glowing Chitin Armor Kit)
Earthshatter Mitts (Naxxramas)
- Waist
Earthshatter Cord (Naxxramas)
- Legs (
Vodouisant's Charm)
Earthshatter Kilt (Naxxramas)
- Feet (
Glowing Chitin Armor Kit)
Earthshatter Treads (Naxxramas)
- Rings
Band of the Earthshatterer (Naxxramas)
Ring of the Gathering Storm (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Trinkets
The Restrained Essence of Sapphiron (Naxxramas)
Natural Alignment Crystal (Blackwing Lair)
- Main-Hand Weapon (
Enchant Weapon - Mighty Intellect)
Hammer of the Gathering Storm (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Off-Hand (
Enchant Shield - Law of Nature)
Shield of Condemnation (Naxxramas)
- Totem
Totem of Thunder (sold for 25
Tarnished Undermine Real by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
Use Soul of the Elements as your new shoulder enchant. Swap
Vodouisant's Charm for
Vodouisant's Shroud, if you have less than 16% spell hit with nature and fire spells.
SoD Phase 6 Elemental Shaman BiS List
The following Elemental Shaman BiS list contains the best items you can get in Phase 6 of Season of Discovery:
- Head (
Vodouisant's Shroud)
Stormcaller's Headdress (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Neck
Amulet of Vek'nilash (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Shoulders (
Zandalar Signet of Mojo)
Stormcaller's Epaulets (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Back (
Enchant Cloak - Greater Nature Resistance)
Cloak of the Gathering Storm (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Chest (
Glowing Chitin Armor Kit)
Stormcaller's Embrace (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Wrist (
Enchant Bracer - Spell Power)
Shackles of the Unscarred (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Hands (
Glowing Chitin Armor Kit)
Slimy Scaled Gauntlets (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Waist
Grasp of the Fallen Emperor (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Legs (
Vodouisant's Shroud)
Stormcaller's Mail Leggings (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Feet (
Glowing Chitin Armor Kit)
Boots of the Fallen Prophet (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Rings
Ring of the Gathering Storm (Ahn'Qiraj)
Signet Ring of the Bronze Dragonflight (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Trinkets
Wushoolay's Charm of Spirits (Zul'Gurub)
Natural Alignment Crystal (Blackwing Lair)
- Main-Hand Weapon (
Enchant Weapon - Mighty Intellect)
Hammer of the Gathering Storm (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Off-Hand (
Enchant Shield - Law of Nature)
Terrestris (
Hardened Elementium Slag from Blackwing Lair)
- Totem
Totem of Pyroclastic Thunder (Ahn'Qiraj)
Totem of Thunder (sold for 25
Tarnished Undermine Real by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
Swap Vodouisant's Shroud for
Vodouisant's Charm, if you have more than 16% spell hit with nature and fire spells.
SoD Phase 5 Elemental Shaman BiS List
The following Elemental Shaman BiS list contains the best items you can get in Phase 5 of Season of Discovery:
- Head (
Vodouisant's Shroud)
Mish'undare, Circlet of the Mind Flayer (Blackwing Lair)
- Neck
Choker of the Fire Lord (Molten Core)
- Shoulders (
Zandalar Signet of Mojo)
Mantle of Ten Storms (Blackwing Lair)
- Back (
Enchant Cloak - Fire Resistance)
Cloak of the Brood Lord (Blackwing Lair)
- Chest (
Enchant Chest - Greater Stats)
Embrace of Ten Storms (Blackwing Lair)
- Wrist (
Enchant Bracer - Greater Intellect)
Bindings of Ten Storms (sold for 125
Tarnished Undermine Real by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
- Hands
Gloves of Ten Storms (Blackwing Lair)
- Waist
Cord of Ten Storms (Prince Thunderaan)
- Legs (
Vodouisant's Shroud)
Primalist's Linked Legguards (Blackwing Lair)
- Feet (
Enchant Boots - Minor Speed)
Boots of Ten Storms (Blackwing Lair)
- Rings
Band of Forced Concentration (Blackwing Lair)
Band of Sulfuras (Molten Core)
- Trinkets
Wushoolay's Charm of Spirits (Zul'Gurub)
Natural Alignment Crystal (Blackwing Lair)
- Main-Hand Weapon (
Enchant Weapon - Mighty Intellect)
Stormwrath, Sanctified Shortblade of the Galefinder (Prince Thunderaan)
- Off-Hand (
Enchant Shield - Law of Nature)
Terrestris (
Hardened Elementium Slag from Blackwing Lair)
- Totem
Totem of the Elements (sold for 25
Tarnished Undermine Real by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
SoD Phase 4 Elemental Shaman BiS List
The following Elemental Shaman BiS list contains the best items you can get in Phase 4 of Season of Discovery to DPS in raids and dungeons:
- Head (
Arcanum of Focus)
Earthfury Visor (Molten Core)
- Neck
Choker of the Fire Lord (Molten Core)
- Shoulders (
Atal'ai Signet of Mojo)
Earthfury Mantle (Molten Core)
- Back (
Hydraxian Coronation)
Drape of the Fire Lord (Molten Core)
- Chest (
Enchant Chest - Greater Stats)
Earthfury Ringmail (Molten Core)
- Wrist (
Enchant Bracer - Greater Intellect)
Earthfury Wristbands (Molten Core)
- Hands
Earthfury Hands (Molten Core)
- Waist
Cord of The Five Thunders (
Just Compensation) 1
- Legs (
Lesser Arcanum of Voracity)
Kilt of The Five Thunders (
Anthion's Parting Words in Orgrimmar) 2
- Feet (
Enchant Boots - Minor Speed)
Earthfury Walkers (Molten Core)
- Rings
Band of Sulfuras (Molten Core)
Ring of Spell Power (Molten Core)
- Trinkets
Talisman of Ephemeral Power (Molten Core)
Germinating Poisonseed (Demon Fall Canyon)
- Weapon (
Enchant Weapon - Spell Power)
Skyrider's Masterwork Stormhammer (Blacksmithing)
- Off-Hand (
Enchant Shield - Law of Nature)
Earth and Fire (Molten Core)
- Totem
Totem of Thunder (Demon Fall Canyon)
1 This quest requires Cord of Elements and
Gauntlets of Elements from Blackrock Spire to complete.
2 This quest requires Boots of Elements from Blackrock Spire,
Kilt of Elements from Stratholme, and
Pauldrons of Elements from Blackrock Spire to complete.
Fire Resistance for Heat Level 2 and Heat Level 3
To raid the more difficult heat levels in Molten Core you need to hit Fire Resistance thresholds. For Heat Level 2 you need at least 96 Fire Resistance and for Heat Level 3 you need at least 226 Fire Resistance. To increase your Fire Resistance you can equip gear, utilize enchantments, use consumables, and cast your Fire Resistance Totem.
Use the following sources to increase your Fire Resistance to the required threshold:
Fire Resistance Totem (does not stack with
Mark of the Wild)
Lesser Arcanum of Resilience (Head & Legs Enchants,
Libram of Resilience)
Blessed Flame Mantle of the Dawn (Argent Dawn – Exalted),
Flame Mantle of the Dawn (Argent Dawn – Revered)
Hydraxian Coronation (Hydraxian Waterlords – Honored)
Juju Ember (
Shardtooth E'ko at 61.8 38.2 in Winterspring)
Magic Resistance Potion (does not stack with
Mark of the Wild or
Fire Resistance Totem)
Miniaturized Fire Extinguisher (Demon Fall Canyon)
Tidal Loop (
A Hero's Reward)
Dragonslayer's Signet (
Head of Onyxia)
Infernal Headcage (Lord Kazzak)
Miniaturized Combustion Chamber (Gnomeregan)
Lavawalker Belt (Lokhtos Darkbargainer in Blackrock Depths)
Fine Flarecore Leggings (Lokhtos Darkbargainer in Blackrock Depths)
Fine Flarecore Mantle (Lokhtos Darkbargainer in Blackrock Depths)
Drakefire Amulet (Blackrock Spire)
Wildfire Cape (Upper Blackrock Spire)
Using Fire Resistance items often results in a DPS loss in comparison to your BiS list. After you’ve acquired new raid items recalculate your Fire Resistance and re-optimize your gear loadout. The recommended BiS setting for heat 3 is using Infernal Headcage,
Fine Flarecore Leggings,
Earthfury Cord, and
Dragonslayer's Signet instead of the items from the BiS list above.
🔥 Since the boss Garr from Molten Core can dispel magic effects, you should make sure your Shaman is hitting the Fire Resistance threshold without
Mark of the Wild for that specific fight. This might require you to have some off-pieces for that boss fight.
SoD Elemental Shaman Pre-Raid BiS List
The following Elemental Shaman Pre-BiS list contains the best items you can get in Season of Discovery before entering the endgame raids at level 60.
- Head (
Arcanum of Focus)
Spellweaver's Turban (Upper Blackrock Spire)
Wildheart Cowl (Scholomance)
Coif of The Five Thunders (
Saving the Best for Last) 1
Dreadmist Mask (Scholomance)
Magister's Crown (Stratholme)
- Neck
Star of Mystaria (Stratholme Live)
Nacreous Shell Necklace (Stratholme Live)
Orb of the Darkmoon (Darkmoon Faire)
Beads of Ogre Mojo (
Falrin's Vendetta in Dire Maul)
- Shoulders (
Atal'ai Signet of Mojo)
Pauldrons of The Five Thunders (
Anthion's Parting Words) 2
Membrane of Dark Neurosis (Leatherworking)
Lightning Rod Spaulders (Gnomeregan)
- Back (
Enchant Cloak - Greater Resistance)
Brilliant Chromatic Cloak (Leatherworking)
Amplifying Cloak (Dire Maul – West)
Hukku's Hex Cape (Sunken Temple)
- Chest (
Enchant Chest - Greater Stats)
Vest of The Five Thunders (
Saving the Best for Last) 1
Wildheart Vest (Upper Blackrock Spire)
Flamestrider Robes (Blackrock Depths)
- Wrist (
Enchant Bracer - Greater Intellect)
Dryad's Wrist Bindings (Warsong Gulch – Exalted)
Bindings of The Five Thunders (
An Earnest Proposition) 3
- Hands
Gauntlets of The Five Thunders (
Just Compensation) 4
Gauntlets of Elements (Lower Blackrock Spire)
Bloodflare Talons (Sunken Temple)
- Waist
Goblin Clothesline (sold for 25
Tarnished Undermine Real by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
Cord of The Five Thunders (
Just Compensation) 4
Belt of the Forsaken Worshipper (Sunken Temple)
Cord of the Untamed (15 Wild Offering)
- Legs (
Lesser Arcanum of Voracity)
Kilt of The Five Thunders (
Anthion's Parting Words in Orgrimmar) 2
Kilt of Elements (Stratholme Undead)
- Feet (
Enchant Boots - Minor Speed)
Slippers of The Five Thunders (
Anthion's Parting Words in Orgrimmar) 2
Omnicast Boots (Blackrock Depths)
Boots of the Atal'ai Blood Shaman (Sunken Temple)
- Rings
Loop of the Magister (sold for 50
Tarnished Undermine Real by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
Phaseshifted Legion Band (Demon Fall Canyon)
Rune Band of Wizardry (Upper Blackrock Spire)
Eye of Orgrimmar (
The Princess Saved?, starts with
Commander Gor'shak in Badlands)
Don Mauricio's Band of Domination (Scholomance)
- Trinkets
Briarwood Reed (Upper Blackrock Spire)
Draconic Infused Emblem (Upper Blackrock Spire)
Burst of Knowledge (Blackrock Depths)
Breadth of the Beast (12 Wild Offering)
Atal'ai Blood Ritual Charm (Sunken Temple)
- Weapon (
Enchant Weapon - Spell Power)
Mindfang (Arathi Basin – Exalted)
Hubris, the Bandit Brander (Sunken Temple)
- Off-Hand
Demon Blade of Nature’s Wrath (or similar item with up to +21 Nature Damage, World Drop)
- Totem
Totem of Thunder (Demon Fall Canyon)
1 This quest requires Coif of Elements from Scholomance and
Vest of Elements from Blackrock Spire to complete.
2 This quest requires Boots of Elements from Blackrock Spire,
Kilt of Elements from Stratholme, and
Pauldrons of Elements from Blackrock Spire to complete.
3 This quest requires 15 Silithus Venom Sample and
Bindings of Elements from Stratholme to complete. To get
Silithus Venom Sample, you need to kill Stonelash Flayer and Rock Stalker in the southern half of Silithus.
4 This quest requires Cord of Elements and
Gauntlets of Elements from Blackrock Spire to complete.
Elemental Shaman Rotation
The rotation as an Elemental Shaman in WoW SoD consists of the following priority list:
- Keep
Searing Totem and one earth totem active, if you have
Terrestris equipped.
- Keep
Flame Shock active.
- Activate
Wushoolay's Charm of Spirits if you have 8 or more stacks of
Lightning Shield and continue with your priority list. Make sure to cast
Earth Shock right before
Wushoolay's Charm of Spirits runs out.
- Use
Elemental Mastery with
Lightning Bolt on a single target or with
Chain Lightning on multiple targets. Cast one shock spell immediately after.
- Cast
Chain Lightning if it’s available and you have 2 or more targets.
- Cast
Lava Burst whenever it’s available. Make sure
Flame Shock will be active when
Lava Burst hits.
- Cast
Earth Shock if you have 8 or more stacks from
Rolling Thunder.
- Cast
Lightning Bolt.
Make sure Flametongue Weapon is active on your main hand weapon before the fight. Cast
Shamanistic Rage and
Mana Spring Totem regularly during the fight.
In multi-target fights, keep Flame Shock on as many targets as possible. Use
Chain Lightning on cooldown and skip
Lava Burst, if you have 2 or more targets.
Elemental Shaman Consumables in SoD
The following list of consumables can be used by Elemental Shamans in endgame raids at level 60:
Flask of Ancient Knowledge
Mildly Irradiated Rejuvenation Potion
Enchanted Repellent
Elixir of the Mage-Lord
Elixir of Greater Firepower
Mageblood Potion
Runn Tum Tuber Surprise
Major Mana Potion
Use Flametongue Weapon on your main-hand weapon.
Elemental Shaman Stat Priority
As an Elemental Shaman you want to prioritize gear with the following stats:
- Up to 16% Spell Hit Chance against level 60 raid bosses.
- Spell Critical Hit
- Intellect
- Spell Damage = Nature Damage
After reaching the hit cap, more Hit Chance has no additional value. Due to the Spell Hit Chance from your finger runes, you only need 10% Spell Hit Chance from your gear.
More Shaman Specs in Season of Discovery
The Shaman is a true hybrid. Out of the 9 playable WoW Classic classes, only two classes can take on 4 different play styles. The
Shaman is one of these two classes. They can heal, and tank, and have a melee and ranged DPS build.
Tank Spec for Shamans
To tank in dungeons and raids, use the WoW SoD Shaman Tank Spec. It is optimized to maintain your opponents’ aggro and reduce incoming damage.
Healer Spec for Restoration Shamans
To heal in dungeons and raids, use the WoW SoD Shaman Healer Spec. This spec is optimized to heal and keep your party alive.
DPS Spec for Enhancement Shamans
To play as an Enhancement Shaman in dungeons and raids, use the WoW SoD Enhancement Shaman DPS Spec. This spec is optimized to deal maximum damage in melee combat.
Additional Resources
You can find more resources about the WoW SoD Shaman here, including Shaman Macros for WoW Classic. Special thanks to the WoWSims team for providing an invaluable simulation tool to optimize BiS lists. If you want to learn more and optimize your gameplay, visit the Classic Shaman Discord community for discussions and insights.