Lightning Bolt
ElementalCasts a bolt of lightning at the target, dealing instant Nature damage.
Healer • Melee DPS • Ranged DPS · MANA
Shaman Guide
Spiritual conduits commanding elemental forces and utility totems to bolster allies and crush foes.
Combat Mechanics & Playstyle
As a Shaman, management of your Mana resource dictates your combat rhythm and tempo. Leverage class-defining capabilities to control encounter pacing, mitigate lethal damage spikes, and sustain high output in 5-player dungeons and 40-player raids.
Signature Strengths
High sustained output, distinct party utility buffs, and mandatory group mechanics across all progression tiers.
Tactical Considerations
Requires discipline with cooldown rotation, positioning, and reagent or equipment upgrades to hit maximum efficiency.
Leveling Milestones Timeline
LVL 10
Talent Specialization
Unlock talent trees and access signature early abilities like defensive stances, pet taming, or totems.
LVL 20
Class Quest & Movement
High-impact class questline unlocking key utility, forms, or defensive mechanics.
LVL 30
Mid-Game Powerspike
Weapon milestones, improved crowd-control, and elite group quest opportunities.
LVL 40
Apprentice Riding & Mount
Acquire mount speed and top-tier 31-point talent capstones.
LVL 50
Sunken Temple Class Quest
Epic tri-choice trinket or weapon reward from the Temple of Atal'Hakkar.
LVL 60
Pre-Raid BiS & Molten Core
Attunement completion, dungeon set farming, and entry into 40-player raids.
Iconic Weapons & Milestone Gear
Signature Class Quests
Class Spellbook & Grimoire
Shaman Spellbook47 Abilities
Authentic class abilities, spells, and ranks directly from the Azeroth spellbook.
Requires Level 1
Healing Wave
natureHeals a friendly target for 39 to 49.
Rage of the Farseer
physicalIncreases your melee attack speed and spell casting speed by 30% for 25 sec.
Earth Shock
ElementalInstantly shocks the target with concussive force, dealing Nature damage and interrupting spellcasting.
Stoneskin Totem
EnhancementSummons an Earth Totem that reduces physical damage taken by party members.
Earthbind Totem
natureSummons an Earthbind Totem with 5 health at the feet of the caster for 45 sec that slows the movement speed of enemies within yards.
Lightning Shield
natureThe caster is surrounded by balls of lightning. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 13 Nature damage. This expends one lightning ball. Only one ball will fire every few seconds. Lasts 10 min.
Stoneclaw Totem
natureSummons a Stoneclaw Totem with 50 health at the feet of the caster for 15 sec that taunts creatures within yards to attack it.
Searing Totem
fireSummons a Searing Totem with 5 health at your feet for 30 sec that repeatedly attacks an enemy within yards for 10 to 12 Fire damage.
Flame Shock
fireInstantly sears the target with fire, causing 20 Fire damage immediately and 7 Fire damage over 12 sec.
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Iconic Tier & Dungeon Sets
4 SetsGear Hunter
Dungeon Set 1
The Elements
Armor Pieces & Drop Sources
Click piece to view drop source & stats
HEADiLvl 61
Coif of The ElementsDarkmaster Gandling (Scholomance)
SHOULDERSiLvl 60
Pauldrons of The ElementsGyth / Rend Blackhand (UBRS)
CHESTiLvl 63
Vest of The ElementsGeneral Drakkisath (UBRS)
WRISTiLvl 57
Bindings of The ElementsTrash Mobs (Stratholme / Scholomance)
HANDSiLvl 59
Gauntlets of The ElementsPyroguard Emberseer (UBRS)
WAISTiLvl 58
Cord of The ElementsTrash Mobs (Stratholme / Scholomance)
LEGSiLvl 61
Kilt of The ElementsBaron Rivendare (Stratholme)
FEETiLvl 59
Boots of The ElementsPostmaster Malown (Stratholme)Set Bonuses
(2) Set:
+200 Armor.
(4) Set:
Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 23.
(6) Set:
Chance on spell cast to restore 35 Mana.
(8) Set:
+8 All Resistances.