
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 Tank 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 your new runes that increase your durability so you can handle every foe.
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!

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WoW SoD Phase 1 Tank 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 Tank 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 sustain any damage that comes your way.
Tank Shaman Runes

Chest
Shield Mastery
- Good mana sustain and tanking buffs

Hands
Molten Blast
- AoE threat generator

LEGs
Way of Earth
- Threat generation and taunts
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WoW SoD Phase 1 Tank Shaman Pre-Raid BiS
Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Head

Green Tinted Goggles
- Engineering

Humbert's Helm
- Dun Garok Rifleman (Horde) (Hillsbrad Foothills)
Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Neck

Scout's Medallion
- Warsong Outriders (Horde) (Honored)
Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Shoulders

Bristlebark Amice
- World Drop

Dark Leather Shoulders
- Leatherworking
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Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Cloak

Cape of the Brotherhood
- Deadmines

Slayer's Cape
- World Drop

Enchant Cloak - Minor Agility
- Enchanting
Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Chest

Blackened Defias Armor
- Deadmines

Panther Armor
- The Den (Horde) in Stonetalon Mountains

Black Whelp Tunic
- Leatherworking

Enchant Chest - Minor Stats
- Enchanting
Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Wrists

Jurassic Wristguards
- Drop from Razormaw Matriarch in Wetlands

Bristlebark Bindings
- World Drop

Enchant Bracer - Lesser Stamina
- Enchanting
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Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Hands

Brawler Gloves
- World Drop

Heavy Earthen Gloves
- Leatherworking
Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Waist

Deftkin Belt
- Je'neu of the Earthen Ring (Horde) in Ashenvale

Emblazoned Belt
- World Drop
Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Legs

Leggings of the Fang
- Wailing Caverns
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Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Feet

Warsong Boots
- Warsong Supplies (Horde) in Ashenvale

Feet of the Lynx
- World Drop

Stomping Boots
- Elixir of Pain in Hillsbrad Foothills

Enchant Boots - Minor Agility
- Enchanting
Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Rings

Silverlaine's Family Seal
- Shadowfang Keep

Thunderbrow Ring
- World Drop

Legionnaire's Band
- Warsong Outriders (Horde) (Honored)

Seal of Sylvanas
- Arugal Must Die (Horde)
Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Trinkets

Rune of Perfection
- Warsong (Alliance) & (Horde) – Friendly
Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Main Hand Weapon

Bearded Boneaxe
- Shadowfang Keep

Beazel's Basher
- World Drop

Headsplitter
- World Drop

Enchant Weapon - Lesser Striking
- Enchanting
Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Shield

Shield of Thorsen
- World Drop

Commander's Crest
- Shadowfang Keep
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WoW SoD Phase 1 Tank 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.
Tank Shaman BiS Head

Twilight Slayer's Cowl
- Blackfathom Deeps
Tank Shaman BiS Neck

High Tide Choker
- Blackfathom Deeps
Tank Shaman BiS
Shoulders

Sentinel Pauldrons
- Blackfathom Deeps
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Tank Shaman BiS
Cloak

Sergeant's Cloak
- PvP Rank 3

Enchant Cloak - Minor Agility
- Enchanting
Tank Shaman BiS
Chest

Twilight Slayer's Tunic
- Blackfathom Deeps

Enchant Chest - Minor Stats
- Enchanting
Tank Shaman BiS
Wrists

Bindings of Serra'kis
- Blackfathom Deeps

Enchant Bracer - Lesser Stamina
- Enchanting
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Tank Shaman BiS
Hands

Void-Touched Leather Gloves
- Leatherworking
Tank Shaman BiS
Waist

Deftkin Belt
- Je'neu of the Earthen Ring in Ashenvale
Tank Shaman BiS
Legs

Leggings of the Fang
- Wailing Caverns
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Tank Shaman BiS
Feet

Twilight Slayer's Footpads
- Blackfathom Deeps

Enchant Boots - Minor Agility
- Enchanting
Tank Shaman BiS
Rings

Band of Deep Places
- Blackfathom Deeps

- Blackfathom Deeps
Tank Shaman BiS
Trinkets

Rune of Perfection
- Warsong (Horde) – Friendly

Avenger's Void Pearl
- Blackfathom Deeps
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Tank Shaman BiS One-Handed Weapon

Honed Darkwater Talwar
- Blackfathom Deeps

Chipped Bite of Serra'kis
- Blackfathom Deeps

Enchant Weapon - Lesser Striking
- Enchanting
Tank Shaman BiS Shield

Ancient Arctic Buckler
- Blackfathom Villainy from Argent Guard Thaelrid in BFD

Enchant Shield - Minor Stamina
- Enchanting
Tank Shaman BiS Totem

Carved Driftwood Icon
- Blackfathom Deeps
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