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Elemental Shaman Guide for Raid (Updated July 2026)

Learn how to optimize your Elemental Shaman for Raid in World of Warcraft. This comprehensive guide covers talents and gear for PvE content.

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Patch:12.0.7

Expansion:Midnight

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Raid Tier
419
Raid Runs
291
Ilvl
4.14%
Raid Popularity
135 184
Raid DPS

Elemental Shaman Stats for Raid

Mastery > Critical Strike > Haste > Versatility
583
Critical Strike
389
Haste
820
Mastery
58
Versatility
1 935
Intellect
98
Avoidance
51
Leech
22
Speed
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Elemental Shaman Talents for Raid

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Chain Heal1/1Lava Burst1/1Chain Lightning1/1Earth Shield1/1Ancestral Wolf AffinityFire and Ice1/1Thunderous Paws1/1Frost ShockElemental Orbit1/1Gust of Wind1/1Astral Shift1/1Nature's Guardian1/1Encasing ColdHealing Stream TotemWinds of Al'Akir2/2Planes Traveler1/1Brimming with Life2/2Wind Shear1/1Elemental ResistanceEarthgrab TotemCapacitor Totem1/1Spiritual Awakening1/1Enhanced Imbues1/1WindveilRefreshing WatersCleanse Spirit1/1Static Charge1/2Wind Rush Totem1/1Earth ElementalPurge1/1Nature's Fury2/2Jet Stream1/1Primordial BondHexSpiritwalker's Grace1/1Totemic Projection1/1Elemental Warding1/1Totemic FocusGraceful Spirit1/1Mana SpringPoison Cleansing Totem1/1Therazane's Resilience1/1Voodoo MasteryNature's Swiftness1/1Totemic Surge1/1Instinctive Imbuements1/1

Stormbringer

Shaman · Elemental

Shaman · Elemental
Electroshock1/1Awakening Storms1/1Conductive Energy1/1Voltaic Surge1/1Supercharge1/1Nature's Protection1/1Arc Discharge1/1Unlimited Power1/1Rolling Thunder1/1Tempest1/1Stormcaller1/1Descending Skies1/1Natural Gift1/1Stormwell1/1
Specialization
Elemental Blast1/1Earthquake1/1Elemental Fury1/1Echo of the Elements1/1Flash of Lightning1/1Aftershock1/1Master of the Elements1/1Lightning Capacitor1/1Stormkeeper1/1Flametongue WeaponStorm Frenzy1/1Swelling Maelstrom1/1Primordial Fury1/1Fury of the Storms1/1Flames of the CauldronAmped Up1/1Elemental Resonance1/1Path of the Seer1/1Elemental Unity1/1Searing FlamesPower of the Maelstrom1/1Earthshatter1/1Storm InfusionEcho Chamber1/1Everlasting Elements1/1Earthen RageLava FlowsFusion of Elements1/1Eye of the StormAscendance1/1Inferno Arc1/1Flames of the FirelordLightning Rod1/1Mountains Will Fall1/1Call of Fire1/1Voltaic BlazeCharged Conduit1/1First Ascendant1/1Primal Elementalist1/1Crackling FuryPurging FlamesFeedback Loop4/4
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Elemental Shaman Best In Slot Gear for Raid

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Elemental Shaman Best Sockets for Raid

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Elemental Shaman Best Enchants for Raid

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Elemental Shaman Recommended Raid ilvl

251
LFR
269
Normal
281
Heroic
285
Mythic

Elemental Shaman Minimum Raid ilvl

220
LFR
232
Normal
250
Heroic
275
Mythic

Elemental Shaman Best comps for Raid

Guardian DruidProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.58%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestHoly PriestArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.43%
Brewmaster MonkBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.43%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.43%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.43%
Protection WarriorVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageShadow PriestShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.43%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
0.95%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
0.95%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
0.95%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFire MageFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
0.95%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
0.95%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
0.95%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkAffliction WarlockArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival Hunter
0.95%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival Hunter
0.95%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
0.95%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
0.95%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinWindwalker Monk
0.95%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
0.72%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
0.72%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFire MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
0.72%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFire MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
0.72%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFire MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
0.72%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
0.72%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorShadow PriestSurvival Hunter
0.72%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFire MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety Rogue
0.72%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
0.72%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorUnholy Death Knight
0.72%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
0.72%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
0.72%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution Paladin
0.72%

Elemental Shaman race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Dwarf
    Dwarf56.5%
  • Draenei
    Draenei26.1%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf5.3%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren4.7%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran4%
  • Earthen
    Earthen3.4%

Horde

  • Orc
    Orc20.1%
  • Goblin
    Goblin19.2%
  • Tauren
    Tauren16.3%
  • Troll
    Troll13.4%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc10.7%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera6.6%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll5.8%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren4.6%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren2.4%
  • Earthen
    Earthen1%

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How the Elemental Shaman guide is built

Where the data comes from

This Elemental Shaman raid guide is built from real boss kill logs uploaded to Warcraft Logs for the current raid, enriched with character data from the official Blizzard API. The talents, gear, item levels, and stat priorities shown here reflect how Elemental Shaman players actually perform on raid bosses, while the pick rate shows how often the spec appears in those logs. Extreme outlier parses are capped so a few standout kills cannot skew the numbers.

How tiers are assigned

The raid tier shown for Elemental Shaman comes from two factors. Performance compares its average damage against the highest damage spec among raid damage dealers, and popularity compares its raid pick rate against an even share across all damage specs. Strong damage with real representation earns S or A, while weaker output or low usage moves it down through B and C to D.

This Elemental Shaman raid placement is a snapshot of the current tier and shifts with patches, class tuning, and sample size. Use the guide as a starting point and adapt the build to your fight and group.

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