Hey there, fellow shamans and aspiring totem-wielders! This list we're diving into the electrifying world of Shamans in WoW's Season of Discovery (Phase 1). We've conjured up four epic builds for you: Enhancement DPS, Elemental DPS, Resto Shaman, and (hold onto your hats) the Shaman Tank! 

 

• Enhancement Shaman DPS Build
• Shaman Tank Build
• Elemental Shaman DPS Build
• Resto Shaman Healing Build

 

 

↖ Enhancement Shaman DPS Build

Kicking things off with the Enhancement Shaman DPS build. For the chest Rune, it's all about Dual Wield Specialization – boosting hit chances and making your Storm Strike hit with both weapons. Leg Rune? Shamanistic Rage is your go-to for damage reduction and mana regeneration. And for the hand Rune, you can't go wrong with Lava Lash – especially with a Flametongue-enchanted offhand.

 

Talent-wise, invest five points in Ancestral Knowledge for mana maxing, five in Thundering Strikes for that crit chance, two in Improved Ghost Wolf (just to move down the talent tree), and one in Improved Lightning Shield. Don't forget Enhancing Totems and Flurry to buff your totems and speed up your attack post-crit.

 

Gear Selection:

• Head: Bright Eye Goggles (engineering).
• Neck: Scout's Medallion (honored with Warsong Outriders).
• Shoulders: Bristlebark Amice (agility and strength).
• Cape: Glowing Lizard Scale Cloak (get it from Wailing Caverns).
• Chest: Panther Armor from Stonetalon Mountains quest.
• Bracers: Loomflake Bracers (Thousand Needles quest).
• Weapons: Mighty Iron Hammer (main hand) and Stinging Viper (offhand).
• Gloves: Toughened Leather Gloves (leatherworking).
• Belt: Deviate Scale Belt (Ashenvale quest).
• Legs: Leggings of the Fang (Wailing Caverns).
• Boots: Warsong Boots (Ashenvale quest).
• Rings: Silverlaine's Family Seal (Shadowfang Keep) and Legionnaire's Band.
• Trinkets: Rune of Perfection and Arena Grandmasters.

 

↖ Shaman Tank Build

For our Shaman Tank enthusiasts, chest Rune is Shield Mastery for that mana regen and armor boost upon blocking. Leg Rune is Way of Earth, enhancing your Rockbiter weapon and Earth Shock with added threat and durability. Hand Rune? Molten Blast is your high-threat cleave go-to.

 

Talent focus: Five points in Shield Specialization for blocking, five in Thundering Strikes for crits, five in Anticipation for extra dodge, and one in Flurry to beef up your threat generation.

 

Gear Selection:

• Head: Bright Eye Goggles.
• Neck: Scout's Medallion.
• Shoulders: Mantle of Thieves (if available) or crafted alternatives.
• Cape: Spritekin Cloak (Stonetalon Mountains quest).
• Chest: Blackened Defias Armor (Deadmines) or Bristlebark Blouse.
• Bracers: Black Wolf Bracers (stamina-focused).
• Weapon: Windstorm Hammer or Mighty Iron Hammer.
• Shield: Clink Shield (Thousand Needles quest).
• Gloves: Toughened Leather Gloves.
• Belt: Deviate Scale Belt.
• Legs: Leggings of the Fang.
• Boots: Warsong Boots.
• Rings: Silverlaine's Family Seal and Legionnaire's Band.
• Trinkets: Rune of Perfection and Arena Grandmasters.

 

↖ Elemental Shaman DPS Build

Elemental Shamans, let's get stormy! Chest Rune is Overload for that spell-echoing magic. Leg Rune? Shamanistic Rage again, for that essential mana regen. Hand Rune is definitely Lava Burst for those guaranteed crits with Flame Shock.

 

Talent points should go into Concussion and Convection for spell damage boost and mana cost reduction, Call of Flame for totem power, Call of Thunder for crit chance, and Elemental Focus for clearcasting.

 

Gear Selection:

• Head: Bright Eye Goggles.
• Neck: Scout's Medallion.
• Shoulders: Feline Mantle (Shadowfang Keep).
• Cape: Soft Willow Cape.
• Chest: Robes of Arugal.
• Bracers: Featherbead Bracers (Ragefire Chasm).
• Weapon: Emberstone Staff (Deadmines) or Crescent Staff (Wailing Caverns).
• Gloves: Shredder Operating Gloves (Ashenvale quest).
• Belt: Belt of Arugal.
• Legs: Azure Silk Pants (tailoring).
• Boots: Spider Silk Boots (tailoring).
• Rings: Advisor's Ring and Lavishly Jeweled Ring (Deadmines).
• Trinkets: As with Enhancement, trinkets won’t boost DPS much.

 

↖ Resto Shaman Healing Build

Healing Rain Shaman, your chest Rune is Healing Rain for that soothing, group-wide healing. Leg Rune is Earth Shield for protection and self-healing, or Shamanistic Rage for mana issues. Hand Rune? Water Shield for mana regeneration.

 

In talents, put points into Improved Healing Wave, Tidal Focus, Ancestral Healing, Totemic Mastery, Healing Grace, and Tidal Mastery for efficient and potent healing.

 

Gear Selection:

• Head: Bright Eye Goggles.
• Neck: Scout's Medallion.
• Shoulders: Feline Mantle.
• Cape: Battle Healer Cloak (Warsong Outriders honored).
• Chest: Robes of Arugal.
• Bracers: Featherbead Bracers.
• Weapon: Advisor Gnarled Staff (Warsong Gulch revered).
• Gloves: True Faith Gloves (tailoring).
• Belt: Belt of Arugal.
• Legs: Azure Silk Pants or an Owl alternative for spirit.
• Boots: Spider Silk Boots.
• Rings: Advisor's Ring and Totemic Clan Ring (Barrens quest).
• Trinkets: Rune of Perfection and Arena Grandmasters.

 

Related: Season of Discovery Mage Pre-Raid Best Runes, Talents and Gear List.

 

And there you have it, Shamans of Azeroth! Whether you're dishing out damage, soaking it up, or keeping your team alive, these builds have got you covered. Remember, gear and talents are a guide, not gospel. Adapt them to fit your style!