Shaman
Healer / Ranged DPS / Melee DPS
Role
Healer / Ranged DPS / Melee DPS
Specializations
3
Type
Ranged
PvP Rating8/10
PvE Rating9/10
Overview
Shamans commune with the elements to unleash devastating magic or restore allies. Elemental shamans hurl lightning and lava, Enhancement shamans imbue their weapons with elemental fury for melee combat, and Restoration shamans call upon healing rains and tidal waves.
Specializations
Elemental
Enhancement
Restoration
Strengths
- +Heroism/Bloodlust is the most impactful raid cooldown in the game
- +Wind Shear is the shortest cooldown interrupt available
- +Versatile with DPS and healing specs covering ranged, melee, and healer roles
- +Strong AoE and utility totems (Tremor, Capacitor, Wind Rush)
- +Restoration is one of the strongest raid healers with Spirit Link Totem
Weaknesses
- -Mail armor offers moderate protection but no plate-level durability
- -Elemental can struggle with movement-heavy fights due to cast times
- -Enhancement survivability is lower than other melee specs
- -Reincarnation (self-rez) is useful but has a 30-minute cooldown
- -Totem placement requires good positioning and can be destroyed by enemies
Tips & Tricks
- 1Heroism/Bloodlust is your most valuable raid utility -- coordinate timing with your raid leader.
- 2Wind Shear is the fastest interrupt in the game at 12 seconds cooldown -- use it aggressively.
- 3Totems can be placed strategically -- Capacitor Totem for AoE stun, Tremor Totem for fear removal.
- 4Enhancement should weave Maelstrom Weapon stacks into instant Lightning Bolts or heals.
- 5Restoration Chain Heal bounces to nearby allies -- stack the group for maximum efficiency.