Elemental Shaman 10.0 Guide
Introduction
This guide presents an in-depth view of the Shaman's Elemental Specialization in WoW Dragonflight patch 10.0! You will learn everything about the spec, such as how to level, gear, prepare, and then min-max your Elemental Shaman for the most challenging PvE content in World of Warcraft, Season 1.
First, we'll check out the specialization's particularities and see why the Elemental Shaman is one of the best specs in Dragonflight's latest season. Then you'll learn how to gear your shaman, what stats to prioritize, and the best leveling spec, talents, and rotation that will get you to max level in no time.
Finally, we'll go deep into min-maxing your character for the end-game content and teach you what gear to use for Mythic Raiding and Mythic Plus dungeons. By the end of the guide, you will become a master of the Elemental specialization! Sounds good, right? Let's get started!
Table of Contents
- Elemental Shamans: Strengths and Weaknesses
- How to gear your Elemental Shaman
- How to level an Elemental Shaman. Leveling tips
- Best Elemental Shaman talents for end-game content
- Elemental Shaman in Dragonflight - FAQ
Elemental Shamans in Dragonflight: Strengths and Weaknesses
In World of Warcraft, the Shaman class has three specializations: Elemental, Enhancement, and Restoration. The Elemental Shamans cover the DPS role and use Maelstrom as their spending resource.
The Elemental Shaman represents one of the best DPS classes for Mythic Dungeons and Mythic Raiding in Dragonflight Season 1. They use a simple rotation and provide great sustained, single-target damage, even while moving.
In terms of weapons, the Elemental Shaman uses a wide selection of weapons such as maces, axes, daggers, fist weapons, staves, and shields. As for raid gear, the shaman shares the Protector Tier Token with Warriors, Hunters, and Monks for legacy content. In the Dragonflight expansion, the Vault of the Incarnates raid, they share the Venerated Tier Token with Paladins and Priests.
In the table below, we present the Elemental spec's strengths and weaknesses:
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
| + Excellent single-target damage | - Lack of raid utility |
| + Easy, simple rotation | - Lack of impactful cooldowns |
| + Strong sustained damage even while moving | |
| + Jack of All Trades, performing well in all kinds of situations |
How to gear the Elemental Shaman
In World of Warcraft, gearing is one of the most important aspects that enhances your character's overall performance by providing massive amounts of stats, armor, procs, and set bonuses. This guide will teach you how to properly gear up for the most challenging content in WoW Dragonflight, Mythic Raiding, and Mythic+ Dungeons.
We'll start with the basics and cover the Elemental Shaman's stats priority, check out the tier set bonuses, and finally, the best in slot gear you can get from mythic raids and dungeons.
Elemental Shaman stat priority
Regardless of the class and spec you roll into in World of Warcraft, the stats are a key component when gearing up and min-maxing your character for the end-game content. Elemental Shamans wear Mail gear with Intellect as the main stat.
As a DPS shaman, the Intellect stat increases the power of your spells and abilities, in other words - the damage you are dealing to the enemies. Also, please note that a higher and adequate item level will better impact your character's performance than a perfect stat distribution, so always keep an eye on the gear's item level!
The Elemental Shaman single-target stats priority looks like this:
- 1. Intellect
- 2. Mastery
- 3. Haste
- 4. Versatility
- 5. Critical Strike
So as an Elemental Shaman, you will primarily value item level for Intellect as the primary stat, then Mastery, followed by Haste, Versatility, and Critical Strike as secondary stats.
In other words: Intellect > Mastery > Haste > Versatility > Critical Strike.
The Elemental Shaman multi-target stats priority looks like this:
- 1. Intellect
- 2. Haste
- 3. Critical Strike
- 4. Versatility
- 5. Mastery
So as an Elemental Shaman, you will primarily value item level for Intellect as the primary stat, then Haste, followed by Critical Strike, Versatility, and Mastery as secondary stats.
In other words: Intellect > Haste > Critical Strike > Versatility > Mastery.
Intellect: Increases your spell power and, therefore, all the damage you are dealing to your enemies
Critical Strike: Increases the chance for extra effectiveness on your attacks and heals
Haste: Increases your attack speed and your spell casting speed
Mastery: Increases the effectiveness of Mastery: Elemental Overload
Versatility: Increases healing and damage dealt and reduces damage taken
Elemental Shaman Tier Set Bonus
To start with, what is a tier set in World of Warcraft?
In WoW, a tier set is a unique class armor set with powerful 2-set and 4-set specific bonuses for each specialization of that particular class. Tier set bonuses change based on the character's active talent specialization, ensuring that the bonus is appropriate and useful to that spec.
So to recap, tier sets are unique pieces of armor that, when equipped simultaneously, provide you with a bonus, different for each spec of the chosen class. This bonus is based on the number of pieces from the set you have equipped, with most tier sets providing bonuses when equipping 2 or 4 pieces.
How to get the Elemental Shaman Tier Set in Dragonflight Patch 10.0
There are three ways you can get tier set items in WoW in the Dragonflight expansion:
- Vault of the Incarnates Raid: You can get tier set items from specific bosses in the Vault of the Incarnates raid.
- Revival Catalyst: You can craft Tier armor from non-set pieces of the same item level using the Revival Catalyst crafting system.
- Great Vault: You can obtain tier set items from all activities that normally give Great Vault rewards, such as raiding, Mythic+ dungeons, and PvP.
The fastest way to obtain tier set items is to take advantage of these three sources that can reward you with the Elemental Shaman Tier Set items. The best advice is to complete the Vault of the Incarnates raid weekly - this is probably the fastest way to get your hands on the desired tier armor. In case you don't have a team to raid with, complete some Mythic+ Dungeons or some PvP matches.
Mythic dungeons and PvP are highly beneficial because even if you can't drop the set items while participating in these activities, you increase the chances of getting your set items at the Great Vault or the Revival Catalyst console in Thaldraszus. At the revival catalyst console, you can convert the non-set pieces obtained in dungeons or PvP into tier set items.
Let's have a closer look at the Great Vault feature:
And this is what the Revival Catalyst looks like:
Back to our Elemental Shaman Tier Set. Now that you learned how to obtain the tier set, let's see some set bonuses and particularities, shall we?
The Shaman Tier set is called Elements of Infused Earth. For the Elemental spec, it comes with the following bonuses for two pieces and four pieces equipped:
- 2-Set: Seismic Accumulation - Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Lava Burst increase the damage of your next Earth Shock or Earthquake or Elemental Blast by 5%, stacking 5 times.
- 4-Set: Elemental Mastery - Casting Earth Shock, Elemental Blast or Earthquake increases your Mastery by 7.5% for 5 seconds.
In the table below, we present you the sources for Elemental Shaman Tier Set items:
| Slot | Tier Piece | Source |
| Helm | Faceguard of Infused Earth | Raszageth |
| Shoulders | Calderas of Infused Earth | Broodkeeper Diurna |
| Chest | Robe of Infused Earth | Kurog Grimtotem |
| Gloves | Gauntlets of Infused Earth | Dathea, Ascended |
| Legs | Leggings of Infused Earth | Sennarth |
The remaining tier set items (Cloak, Wrists, Waist, and Boots) can be obtained by using the Revival Catalyst in Thaldraszus.
As previously stated, you unlock the tier set bonuses for your shaman when you equip any two or four pieces of the Elements of Infused Earth set. For itemization and build optimization, your four pieces of tier set as an Elemental Shaman will be the Head, Shoulders, Chest, and Gloves.
Raid Best in Slot (BiS) Gear for Elemental Shamans
In the table below, you can find the best item to use in each slot from the raids as an Elemental Shaman:
| Slot | Item Name | Encounter |
| Helm | Faceguard of Infused Earth | Raszageth |
| Neck | Eye of the Vengeful Hurricane | Dathea, Ascended |
| Shoulders | Calderas of Infused Earth | Broodkeeper Diurna |
| Cloak | Decorated Commander's Cindercloak | Eranog |
| Chest | Robe of Infused Earth | Kurog Grimtotem |
| Wrists | Surging-Song Conductors | Kurog Grimtotem |
| Gloves | Gauntlets of Infused Earth | Dathea, Ascended |
| Waist | Unnatural Dripstone Cinch | Sennarth |
| Legs | Tassets of the Tarasek Legion | Broodkeeper Diurna |
| Boots | Daring Chasm-Leapers | Dathea, Ascended |
| Ring #1 | Seal of Filial Duty | Broodkeeper Diurna |
| Ring #2 | Seal of Diurna's Chosen | Eranog |
| Trinket #1 | Whispering Incarnate Icon | Kadros Icewrath |
| Trinket #2 | Conjured Chillglobe | Kadros Icewrath |
| Staff | Quake-Detecting Seismostaff | Terros |
| Main-Hand | Stormlash's Last Resort | Raszageth |
| Off-Hand | Broodsworn Legionnaire's Pavise | Broodkeeper Diurna |
Mythic+ Best in Slot (BiS) Gear for Elemental Shamans
In the table below, you can find the best item to use in each slot from the Mythic+ Dungeons as an Elemental Shaman:
| Slot | Item Name | Location |
| Helm | Collar of Fiery Allegiance | Court of Stars |
| Neck | Pendant of the Stormforger | Halls of Valor |
| Shoulders | Epaulets of Deceitful Intent | Halls of Valor |
| Cloak | Cape of the Duskwatch | Court of Stars |
| Chest | Sharpeye Chestguard | Shadowmoon Burial Grounds |
| Wrists | Sharpeye Bracers | Shadowmoon Burial Grounds |
| Gloves | Hopecrusher Gauntlets | Temple of the Jade Serpent |
| Waist | Arcane-Bound Gale Chain | Court of Stars |
| Legs | Stasis-Freed Leggings | The Azure Vault |
| Boots | Boots of Explosive Growth | Algeth'ar Academy |
| Ring #1 | Unstable Arcane Loop | The Azure Vault |
| Ring #2 | Signet of Dancing Jade | Temple of the Jade Serpent |
| Trinket #1 | Eye of Skovald | Halls of Valor |
| Trinket #2 | Infernal Writ | Court of Stars |
| Main-Hand | Key to the Halls | Halls of Valor |
| Off-Hand | Crystalized Bulwark | The Azure Vault |
Best in Slot (BiS) Trinkets for Elemental Shamans
The best Elemental Shaman trinkets for end-game content are:
| Tier | Item Name | Location |
| S | Conjured Chillglobe | Vault of the Incarnates |
| S* | Whispering Incarnate Icon | Vault of the Incarnates |
| S | Horn of Valor | Halls of Valor |
| S | Furious Ragefeather | The Nokhud Offensive |
| S | Infernal Writ | Court of Stars |
| A | Iceblood Deathsnare | Vault of the Incarnates |
| A* | Spiteful Storm | Vault of the Incarnates |
| A | Eye of Skovald | Halls of Valor |
| A | Umbrelskul's Fractured Heart | The Azure Vault |
| B | Desperate Invoker's Codex | Vault of the Incarnates |
| B | Ruby Whelp Shell | Ruby Life Pools |
| B* | Tome of Unstable Power | The Azure Vault |
This wraps up everything you should know about gearing your Elemental Sham: the stats priority, how to obtain the tier set, and what items to use in the end-game activities. Moving on to the next section of our guide, we'll teach you how to level your Elemental Shaman in Dragonflight patch 10.0. Sounds good, right? Let's dive in!
How to level your Elemental Shaman. Leveling tips
Before leveling your shaman, you must first create and customize the character. That brings us to the first question: what race should you go for when creating the character? Let's find out, shall we?
Best Elemental Shaman Races
When it comes to races, with so many options to choose from, you are probably wondering what would be the best race for your Elemental Shaman. In World of Warcraft, each race has different racial abilities and spells, but no races offer an immediate advantage compared to others regarding the Elemental spec. I highly recommend choosing the race you like the most, aesthetically speaking.
However, in the table below, you can see the top 10 best races for Elemental Shamans based on performance gain:
| Race | Performance Gain |
| Dwarf | +1.86% |
| Tauren | +1.77% |
| Goblin | +1.38% |
| Orc | +1.31% |
| Highmountain Tauren | +1.24% |
| Draenei | +1.18% |
| Pandaren | +1.13% |
| Kul Tiran | +1.13% |
| Dark Iron Dwarf | +0.92% |
| Troll | +0.88% |
Now, if you want to make an idea of what race players generally choose for their Elemental Shamans:
- For Alliance: Draenei, Dwarf, Dark Iron Dwarf, and Pandaren.
- For Horde: Orc, Troll, Tauren, and Goblin.
Best Elemental Shaman Leveling Talents in Dragonflight 10.0
The best talents to use while leveling to level 60 as an Elemental Shaman are:
Elemental Shaman Rotations in Dragonflight 10.0
Basic Elemental Shaman Single-Target Rotation:
- 1. Refresh Flame Shock on targets where it has less than 5.4 seconds remaining if you do not have Surge of Power active(or are not talented into it).
- 2. Use Earth Shock.
- 3. Use Lava Burst.
- 4. Use Lightning Bolt.
- 5. Use Flame Shock when you are moving.
- 6. Use Frost Shock if you are moving.
Basic Elemental Shaman Multi-Target Rotation:
- 1. Use Earthquake on 3 or more targets.
- 2. Use Lava Burst on 3 targets.
- 3. Use Lava Beam / Chain Lightning.
- 4. Use Flame Shock and Frost Shock when moving.
In the next section of our Elemental Shaman Guide, we'll present the best talents to use for PvE end-game content, such as raiding and Mythic+ dungeons. In the end game, it's crucial to use the right talents and prioritize the skills you use depending on the activity. Choosing the best talents will significantly impact your performance as a DPS!
Best Elemental Shaman End-game Talents
From the PvE perspective, there are two main end-game activities we'll take into consideration: Mythic raiding and Mythic+ Dungeons. We'll treat them separately to keep things clear and avoid confusion.
Best Talents for Mythic Raiding in Season 1 (patch 10.0)
In the picture below, you can see the best talents for mythic raiding as an Elemental Shaman:
"Lightning" Raiding Build
"Fire" Raiding Build
Best Talents for Mythic+ Dungeons in Season 1 (patch 10.0)
As an Elemental Shaman, these are the talents you must use to maximize your damage in M+ Dungeons:
"Wildfire" Mythic Build
"Lightning" Mythic Build
Elemental Shaman in Dragonflight - FAQ
1. Are Elemental Shamans good in Dragonflight 10.0?
Yes, Elemental Shaman represents one of the strongest specs in WoW Dragonflight for both PvE and PvP end-game activities.
2. Is Elemental Shaman easy to play?
Yes. The Elemental specialization qualifies as one of the most accessible specs in WoW Dragonflight.
3. What is the stats priority for Elemental Shamans?
The stats priority for Shaman's Elemental single-target specialization is: Intellect > Mastery > Haste > Versatility > Critical Strike and for multi-target is: Intellect > Haste > Critical Strike > Versatility > Mastery
4. Which shaman spec is best for leveling in patch 10.0?
The Elemental Specialization is the best spec for shaman leveling.
5. What is the best race for Elemental Shamans in Dragonflight?
- Alliance's best Elemental Shaman races are Draenei, Dwarf, Dark Iron Dwarf, and Pandaren.
- For Horde, the best Elemental Shaman races are Tauren, Goblin, and Orc.
Final thoughts
This wraps up everything you should know regarding the Shaman's Elemental specialization in World of Warcraft Dragonflight for Season 1, patch 10.0. By reading this guide, you should now better understand the Elemental Shaman's spec and particularities and how they perform in certain circumstances and different end-game activities. It's one of the game's strongest specs in Dragonflight, so I encourage you to try it!
