WoW Forever: Elemental Shaman
About the Class
An Elemental Shaman deals ranged spell damage and empowers the group with totems. 
Lightning Bolt remains the main single-target spell, 
Flame Shock adds damage over time, and 
Fire Nova and 
Chain Lightning help against groups of enemies. A key part of playing the spec is not running out of Mana before the fight ends.
Every Shaman role uses Mana. Totems work in a limited area, so check their position after the group moves. Many utility totems last up to five minutes, but fire totems may need refreshing more often. 
Totemic Recall and 
Totemic Call help you manage totems you have already placed.
Where does Elemental Shaman rank? See the WoW Forever tier list
Strengths
- A convenient mix of direct damage and AoE damage.
- Totems give the group useful buffs and protection.
- A reliable spell interrupt.
Weaknesses
- Mana limits long fights.
- Your main spells require you to stand still.
- You have to keep track of where your totems are placed and how long they last.
Stat Priority
- 1Spell Power
- 2Hit
- 3Critical Strike
- 4Intellect
- 5Mana per 5
Spell Power increases the damage of your main actions. Against raid bosses, aim for 17% total hit, including talents. Mana regeneration determines how long you can sustain the full priority.
Talents
Rotation (Ability Priority)
The opener is a set sequence of abilities you use as you engage an enemy. Memorising it helps initiate your rotation in the most optimal way possible.
- 1Lightning Bolt
- 2Flame Shock
- 3Lightning Bolt
- Lightning Bolt — your main ranged spell
- Flame Shock — on targets that will live long enough
Earth Shock — save it for the interrupt you need
Searing Totem — extra damage if you can afford the Mana
Important Abilities
Ability | Use |
|---|---|
| Earth Shock | Interrupt a dangerous spell; keep the shared shock cooldown in mind |
 Tremor Totem | Help the group against fear, sleep, and charm |
 Poison Cleansing Totem | Remove dangerous poisons from eligible nearby allies |
 Disease Cleansing Totem | Help against diseases |
 Earthbind Totem | Slow eligible enemies |
 Ancestral Spirit | Resurrect a fallen ally out of combat |
Totems don't replace good positioning. Place them where the group benefits, not just wherever the Shaman happens to be standing.
Best in Slot (BiS)
Best in Slot (BiS)Enchants, Gems, Consumables
Enchants and Enhancements
ConsumablesBest Race
This is the Alliance race available to Shamans. 
Stoneform provides extra protection and removes certain harmful effects. The racial hit bonus is useful for offensive actions.
Blood Fury gives you a burst window, and the racial defensive tools help against crowd control and magical threats. Line up the active buff with a moment when you can actually make use of it.
Wind Blessed grants 2% speed. This is useful for both spells and weapon attacks. Choose your race based on your role, group, and personal comfort, not just a small difference in damage.
Best Professions
Leatherworking together with 
Skinning lets you craft leather and mail items as well as armor kits. Pick stats for your specific role: weapon damage, spells, or healing.
Engineering gives you extra devices, and 
Enchanting helps you upgrade your gear. Also choose professions based on which materials and items your group needs.
FAQ
Is the spec good for beginners?
Yes, but early levels and long fights require you to conserve Mana. First master your main spells and totems, then add the full AoE priority.
Can a Shaman dual wield?
No. In Forever, Shamans can't dual wield. Two-handed axes and maces are learned as weapon skills, without the old separate talent required to use them.
Do I need to keep rotating air totems?
The old totem twisting for a short Windfury buff is no longer needed. A totem provides a permanent aura as long as the conditions for its effect are met. Watch your positioning and which effect your group needs.
Why can't I use another shock right after the first one?
Shocks share a cooldown. Plan for it if you will need an interrupt soon: an extra attack can leave you with no answer to a dangerous spell.
Where do I get gear before raids?
From level 60 dungeons, quests, and professions. Upgraded dungeon sets require quest chains. Pick items for your role: weapon stats for Enhancement, spell stats for Elemental, and healing plus Mana for Restoration.
Author
Fouren
Fouren has been playing World of Warcraft for over 15 years. He is an active player with 12 Cutting Edge achievements under his belt, and has reached the top 1% and 0.1% multiple times on various classes. His main classes are healers, particularly Holy Paladin.
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