World of Warcraft Season of Discovery Phase 1 has a lot of things to consider regarding the individual strength of all of the classes, so we will examine the best options in terms of items, talents, and runes for Elemental DPS Shamans given the current meta.
Although the devs have been quite quick to adjust imbalances in each class, this guide should help you get a general idea of how to best utilize the kits Shamans have so you can make use of the elements to bring some huge damage to your group.
We will provide the best talents, runes, gear, etc. for WoW SoD Phase 1 currently so you can have an easier time clearing the new Blackfathom Deeps Raid and do PvP in Ashenvale like it's nothing. Let's get started!
Contents
- Elemental DPS Shaman Talents
- Elemental DPS Shaman Runes
- Elemental DPS Shaman Pre-Raid BiS
- Elemental DPS Shaman BiS
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WoW SoD Phase 1 Elemental DPS Shaman Talents
Since there is a level 25 cap during Phase 1, you will only have access to 16 talent points, so these picks should serve you well for the time being:
WoW SoD Phase 1 Elemental DPS Shaman Runes
With all of the Shaman runes having been discovered, we can take a look at the best ones.
Shamans are a great class in Season of Discovery and by using these runes, you will be able to deal tons of damage and top the DPS charts.
Elemental DPS Shaman Runes
Chest
Overload
- DPS increase
Hands
Lava Shield
- Good burst damage
LEGs
Shamanistic Rage
- Group-wide mana regeneration
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WoW SoD Phase 1 Elemental DPS Shaman Pre-Raid BiS
Elemental DPS Shaman
Pre-Raid Head
Shadow Goggles
- Engineering
Elemental DPS
Shaman
Pre-Raid Neck
Glowing Green Talisman
- World Drop
Spectral Necklace
- World Drop (Go for Intelligence)
Elemental DPS
Shaman
Pre-Raid Shoulders
Magician's Mantle
- World Drop
Feline Mantle
- Shadowfang Keep
Dervish Spaulders of Nature’s Wrath
- World Drop
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Elemental DPS
Shaman
Pre-Raid Cloak
Cutthroat's Cape of Nature’s Wrath
- World Drop
Resilient Cape
- World Drop
Windsong Drape
- Free at Last in Thousand Needles
Elemental DPS
Shaman
Pre-Raid Chest
Robes of Arugal
- Shadowfang Keep
Robes of Arcana
- Tailoring
Dervish Tunic of Nature’s Wrath
- World Drop
Enchant Chest - Mana
- Enchanting
Elemental DPS
Shaman
Pre-Raid Wrists
Mindthrust Bracers
- World Drop
Scaled Leather Bracers of Nature’s Wrath
- World Drop
Enchant Bracer - Lesser Intellect
- Enchanting
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Elemental DPS
Shaman
Pre-Raid Hands
Silver-thread Gloves
- World Drop
Serpent Gloves
- Wailing Caverns
Elemental DPS
Shaman
Pre-Raid Waist
Belt of Arugal
- Shadowfang Keep
Elemental DPS
Shaman
Pre-Raid Legs
Darkweave Breeches
- World Drop
Heavy Woolen Pants
- Tailoring
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Elemental DPS
Shaman
Pre-Raid Feet
Spidersilk Boots
- Tailoring
Enchant Boots - Minor Stamina
- Enchanting
Elemental DPS
Shaman
Pre-Raid Rings
Advisor's Ring
- Warsong Outriders (Horde) (Honored)
Deep Fathom Ring
- Wailing Caverns
Snake Hoop
- Willix the Importer in Razorfen Kraul
Lavishly Jeweled Ring
- Deadmines
Elemental DPS
Shaman
Pre-Raid Trinkets
Rune of Perfection
- Warsong (Horde) – Friendly
Elemental DPS
Shaman Two-Hand Weapon
Staff of the Blessed Seer
- World Drop
Advisor's Gnarled Staff
- Warsong (Alliance) & (Horde) – Revered
Crescent Staff
- Leaders of the Fang (Horde) in Wailing Caverns
Enchant 2H Weapon - Lesser Intellect
- Enchanting
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WoW SoD Phase 1 Elemental DPS Shaman BiS
Most of these items will come from the 10-man Blackfathom Deeps Raid, and some will be rather difficult to obtain as you will need to complete a complicated quest chain, but if you would like to maximize your damage and go for high parses, then you can try getting your hands on these items.
Elemental DPS Shaman
BiS Head
Rakkamar's Tattered Thinking Cap
- Blackfathom Deeps
Elemental DPS Shaman
BiS Neck
Jagged Bone Necklace
- Blackfathom Deeps
Elemental DPS Shaman
BiS Shoulders
Dervish Spaulders of Nature’s Wrath
- World Drop
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Elemental DPS Shaman
BiS Cloak
Cutthroat's Cape of Nature’s Wrath
- World Drop
Elemental DPS Shaman
BiS Chest
Dervish Tunic of Nature’s Wrath
- World Drop
Enchant Chest - Mana
- Enchanting
Elemental DPS Shaman
BiS Wrists
Scaled Leather Bracers of Nature’s Wrath
- World Drop
Enchant Bracer - Lesser Intellect
- Enchanting
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Elemental DPS Shaman
BiS Hands
Slick Fingerless Gloves
- Blackfathom Deeps
Elemental DPS Shaman
BiS Waist
Ancient Moss Cinch
- Blackfathom Deeps
Elemental DPS Shaman
BiS Legs
Soul Leech Pants
- Blackfathom Deeps
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Elemental DPS Shaman
BiS Feet
Extraplanar Spidersilk Boots
- Tailoring
Enchant Boots - Minor Stamina
- Enchanting
Elemental DPS Shaman
BiS Rings
Advisor's Ring
- Warsong Outriders (Horde) (Honored)
Signet of the Twilight Lord
- Blackfathom Deeps
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Elemental DPS Shaman
BiS Trinkets
Rune of Perfection
- Warsong (Alliance) & (Horde) – Friendly
Invoker's Void Pearl
- Blackfathom Deeps
Elemental DPS Shaman
BiS Weapon
Rod of the Ancient Sleepwalker
- Blackfathom Deeps
- Enchanting
Elemental DPS Shaman BiS Totem
Carved Driftwood Icon
- Blackfathom Deeps
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