Shaman Elemental PvP: BiS list
Level 30 (beta)The best gear for a level 30 Shaman in the WoW Forever beta, with stats and a source for every item. Stamina first, then nature damage and spell power, then Intellect. When two pieces are close, leather and a shield win. The $100,000 duel tournament (October 17 and 18) is played at level 30.
List for Horde
- This list uses 3 crafting professions: Leatherworking (Waist), Engineering (Trinket), Enchanting (Two-Hand, Relic). You can only learn two, so pick two and use the next-best alternative for items from the others.
The list itself stays as is, so you can still see the strongest item for each slot.
Gear by slot
| Slot | Best choice | Source | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Totemic Leather Helmlevel 25+ | ||
| Neck | Souvenir Sea Shelllevel 30+ | Sold by Gezzy Gunkgear in Booty BayRequires Honored with Booty Bay | |
| Shoulder | Quest: A Vengeful FateHorde, level 34 in Classic, level 29+ Quest: The Crone of the KraulAlliance, level 34 in Classic, level 29+ | ||
| Back | Strahnbrad Mystery, a quest in the Alterac MountainsQuest giver not known yet | ||
| Chest | Trash mobs, Uldaman | ||
| Wrist | Trash mobs, Uldaman Random suffix, one of 35Search the Auction House for the full name | ||
| Hands | World drop, available on the Auction House | ||
| Waist | Skycaller's Leather Beltlevel 30+ | Leatherworking (150)Only the crafter can wear it. Pattern: not needed – Leatherworking trainers teach the recipe at 150. Requires a Tanning Rack. The recipe is a rare drop from Razorclaw the Butcher, Shadowfang Keep. | |
| Legs | Quest: Villainy in BlackfathomAlliance, level 18+, reported, not verified Quest: Blackfathom VillainyHorde, level 18+, reported, not verified | ||
| Feet | Quest: Heart of DisruptionDalaran, Horde, level 24+ | ||
| Finger | Trash mobs, Razorfen Kraul0.07% in Classic World drop, available on the Auction House Quest: Service to the HordeHorde, level 45 in Classic, level 30+ A chain of six Horde quests at Swamplight Manor in Dustwallow MarshBring a group for the Mudrock turtles (level 39–44) | ||
| Trinket | |||
| Two-Hand | Glimmering Stafflevel 25+ | Enchanting (140)Only the crafter can wear it | |
| Main Hand | Agathelos the Raging, Razorfen Kraul33.54% in Classic | ||
| Shield | Elementalist's Guardlevel 1+ | Shaman quest The Tempest's Weapons, level 30+Choice of three weapons, at the end of a shaman quest chain | |
| Relic | Polished Driftwood Iconlevel 20+ | Enchanting (130)Only the crafter can wear it |
Two-hander or main hand + off hand: go with whichever combination has better stats.
Enchants
| Slot | Enchant | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Neck | Enchanted: +6 Spell Power | Enchant Necklace - Spell Power (Enchanting 210)Formula sold by Alynsia (Redridge Mountains) and Beneris (The Barrens) for 120 Merchant's Favor. |
| Back | Enchanted: +60 Armor | Enchant Cloak - Greater Defense (Enchanting 205)Learned from the trainer. |
| Chest | Enchanted: +8 Stamina | Enchant Chest - Superior Stamina (Enchanting 220)Learned from the trainer. |
| Wrist | Enchanted: +5 Stamina | Enchant Bracer - Stamina (Enchanting 170)Learned from the trainer. |
| Hands, Legs | Enchanted: +4 Stamina and +32 Armor | Thick Armor Kit (Leatherworking 200)Learned from the trainer. |
| Feet | Enchanted: Minor Speed Increase | Enchant Boots - Minor Speed (Enchanting 225)Learned from the trainer. |
| Two-Hand, Main Hand | Enchanted: Revelation | Enchant Weapon - Revelation (Enchanting 140)Formula sold by Alynsia (Redridge Mountains) and Beneris (The Barrens) for 45 Merchant's Favor. The proc rate isn't in any game file, and nobody has measured it yet. For a one-handed weapon there's nothing else at this skill level, and on a staff, players who run it prefer it over the 5 Intellect the staff would otherwise get. |
| Shield | Enchanted: +5 Stamina | Enchant Shield - Lesser Stamina (Enchanting 155)Learned from the trainer. |
Consumables
| Item | Source |
|---|---|
| Lesser Arcane Elixir | |
| Elixir of Lesser Fortitude | Quest: Stinky's EscapeAlliance, level 37 in Classic, level 30+ + 1 more |
| Sagefish Delight | |
| Rumsey Rum Black Label | Fishing in Stranglethorn Vale, Alterac Mountains or TanarisAbout 1 in 40 catches in Stranglethorn Vale (Classic) |
| Rumsey Rum Light | Quest: Soggy BusinessComfortable Bedroll quest chain, level 14+, both factions |
| Scroll of Intellect II | Sold by Adair Gilroy, Stormwind CityAlliance, only a few at a time in Classic Sold by Salazar Bloch, UndercityHorde, only a few at a time in Classic |
| Lesser Wizard Oil | |
| Free Action Potion | |
| Spellblasting Potion | |
| Mana Potion | |
| Spinnenschwarm | Creepthess, the rare spider in Hillsbrad FoothillsReported, not verified |
| Magic Dust | Loot from the dust devils in WestfallAbout every 5th kill (Classic) |
List for Alliance
- This list uses 3 crafting professions: Leatherworking (Waist), Engineering (Trinket), Enchanting (Two-Hand, Relic). You can only learn two, so pick two and use the next-best alternative for items from the others.
The list itself stays as is, so you can still see the strongest item for each slot.
Gear by slot
| Slot | Best choice | Source | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Totemic Leather Helmlevel 25+ | ||
| Neck | Souvenir Sea Shelllevel 30+ | Sold by Gezzy Gunkgear in Booty BayRequires Honored with Booty Bay | |
| Shoulder | Quest: A Vengeful FateHorde, level 34 in Classic, level 29+ Quest: The Crone of the KraulAlliance, level 34 in Classic, level 29+ | ||
| Back | Strahnbrad Mystery, a quest in the Alterac MountainsQuest giver not known yet | ||
| Chest | Trash mobs, Uldaman | ||
| Wrist | Trash mobs, Uldaman Random suffix, one of 35Search the Auction House for the full name | ||
| Hands | Quest: Return to VahlarrielAlliance, level 33 in Classic, level 30+ | ||
| Waist | Skycaller's Leather Beltlevel 30+ | Leatherworking (150)Only the crafter can wear it. Pattern: not needed – Leatherworking trainers teach the recipe at 150. Requires a Tanning Rack. The recipe is a rare drop from Razorclaw the Butcher, Shadowfang Keep. | |
| Legs | Quest: Villainy in BlackfathomAlliance, level 18+, reported, not verified Quest: Blackfathom VillainyHorde, level 18+, reported, not verified | ||
| Feet | Crowd Pummeler 9-60, Gnomeregan65.28% in Classic | ||
| Finger | Alliance quest Gleaning Our Future, Wetlands, level 32Elite, level 24+: bring a group Trash mobs, Razorfen Kraul0.07% in Classic World drop, available on the Auction House | ||
| Trinket | |||
| Two-Hand | Glimmering Stafflevel 25+ | Enchanting (140)Only the crafter can wear it | |
| Main Hand | Agathelos the Raging, Razorfen Kraul33.54% in Classic | ||
| Shield | Elementalist's Guardlevel 1+ | Shaman quest The Tempest's Weapons, level 30+Choice of three weapons, at the end of a shaman quest chain | |
| Relic | Polished Driftwood Iconlevel 20+ | Enchanting (130)Only the crafter can wear it | – |
Two-hander or main hand + off hand: go with whichever combination has better stats.
Enchants
| Slot | Enchant | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Neck | Enchanted: +6 Spell Power | Enchant Necklace - Spell Power (Enchanting 210)Formula sold by Alynsia (Redridge Mountains) and Beneris (The Barrens) for 120 Merchant's Favor. |
| Back | Enchanted: +60 Armor | Enchant Cloak - Greater Defense (Enchanting 205)Learned from the trainer. |
| Chest | Enchanted: +8 Stamina | Enchant Chest - Superior Stamina (Enchanting 220)Learned from the trainer. |
| Wrist | Enchanted: +5 Stamina | Enchant Bracer - Stamina (Enchanting 170)Learned from the trainer. |
| Hands, Legs | Enchanted: +4 Stamina and +32 Armor | Thick Armor Kit (Leatherworking 200)Learned from the trainer. |
| Feet | Enchanted: Minor Speed Increase | Enchant Boots - Minor Speed (Enchanting 225)Learned from the trainer. |
| Two-Hand, Main Hand | Enchanted: Revelation | Enchant Weapon - Revelation (Enchanting 140)Formula sold by Alynsia (Redridge Mountains) and Beneris (The Barrens) for 45 Merchant's Favor. The proc rate isn't in any game file, and nobody has measured it yet. For a one-handed weapon there's nothing else at this skill level, and on a staff, players who run it prefer it over the 5 Intellect the staff would otherwise get. |
| Shield | Enchanted: +5 Stamina | Enchant Shield - Lesser Stamina (Enchanting 155)Learned from the trainer. |
Consumables
| Item | Source |
|---|---|
| Lesser Arcane Elixir | |
| Elixir of Lesser Fortitude | Quest: Stinky's EscapeAlliance, level 37 in Classic, level 30+ + 1 more |
| Sagefish Delight | |
| Rumsey Rum Black Label | Fishing in Stranglethorn Vale, Alterac Mountains or TanarisAbout 1 in 40 catches in Stranglethorn Vale (Classic) |
| Rumsey Rum Light | Quest: Soggy BusinessComfortable Bedroll quest chain, level 14+, both factions |
| Scroll of Intellect II | Sold by Adair Gilroy, Stormwind CityAlliance, only a few at a time in Classic Sold by Salazar Bloch, UndercityHorde, only a few at a time in Classic |
| Lesser Wizard Oil | |
| Free Action Potion | |
| Spellblasting Potion | |
| Mana Potion | |
| Spinnenschwarm | Creepthess, the rare spider in Hillsbrad FoothillsReported, not verified |
| Magic Dust | Loot from the dust devils in WestfallAbout every 5th kill (Classic) |
Shaman Elemental PvP FAQ
What is the BiS weapon for Shaman Elemental PvP?
Two-Hand: the best choice is Glimmering Staff (Enchanting (140)). Good alternatives: Spine of the Devourer, Death Prophet Spine, Soulstaff.
Where do I get the BiS gear for Shaman Elemental PvP?
Dungeon loot: 2 of 18 items, for example Totemic Leather Helm (Gelihast, Blackfathom Deeps), Swinetusk Shank (Agathelos the Raging, Razorfen Kraul). Quest rewards: 6 of 18 items, for example Berylline Pads (Quest: A Vengeful Fate), Brilliant Cloak (Strahnbrad Mystery, a quest in the Alterac Mountains). Crafted: 5 of 18 items, for example Skycaller's Leather Belt (Leatherworking (150)), Minor Recombobulator (Engineering (140)). World drops, vendors and other sources: 5 of 18 items.
Which professions do I need for Shaman Elemental PvP?
The best choices need 3 crafting professions: Leatherworking (Waist), Engineering (Trinket), Enchanting (Two-Hand, Relic). You can only learn two, so use the next-best alternative for items from the others.
Which enchants and consumables are worth it for Shaman Elemental PvP?
Enchants: Enchanted: +6 Spell Power (Neck), Enchanted: +60 Armor (Back), Enchanted: +8 Stamina (Chest), Enchanted: +5 Stamina (Wrist). Consumables: Lesser Arcane Elixir, Elixir of Lesser Fortitude, Sagefish Delight, Rumsey Rum Black Label.
From what level can I wear the BiS items for Shaman Elemental PvP?
Items with a known level requirement need level 20 to 30. The earliest you can wear is Polished Driftwood Icon (from level 20); the full list is usable from level 30.
How is this BiS list made?
Each slot shows the strongest item available at level 30 (beta), rated by the stats that matter for Shaman Elemental PvP. Below it are alternatives in case the best item is hard to get. The list is updated continuously whenever stats or loot change. Where Horde and Alliance differ, the page shows both versions; the answers above refer to the Horde version.
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Lists reflect beta build 1.60.1 with a level cap of 30. Some items haven't been discovered yet, so the lists will keep changing. A fan project, not affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment.