Restoration Shaman Guide for Raid Talents Stats and BiS Patch 12.1.0 (Updated September 2026)

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

Last Updated

Patch 12.1.0

Expansion Midnight

Data period September 12, 2026 to September 25, 2026

Shaman Banner
S
Raid Tier
342
Raid Runs
324
Sample ilvl
27.1%
Raid Popularity
237 729
Raid HPS

Restoration Shaman Stats for Raid

Critical Strike > Haste > Versatility > Mastery
764
Critical Strike
467
Haste
200
Mastery
379
Versatility
2 082
Intellect
51
Avoidance
121
Leech
14
Speed

Restoration Shaman Talents for Raid

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Class
Chain Heal1/1Lava Burst1/1Chain LightningEarth Shield1/1Ancestral Wolf AffinityFire and IceThunderous Paws1/1Frost ShockElemental Orbit1/1Gust of Wind1/1Astral Shift1/1Nature's Guardian1/1Encasing ColdHealing Stream Totem1/1Winds of Al'Akir1/2Planes Traveler1/1Brimming with Life2/2Wind Shear1/1Elemental Resistance1/1Earthgrab Totem1/1Capacitor TotemSpiritual Awakening1/1Enhanced Imbues1/1WindveilRefreshing Waters1/1Improved Purify Spirit1/1Static ChargeWind Rush Totem1/1Earth ElementalPurgeNature's Fury2/2Ascending Air1/1Primordial BondHexSpiritwalker's Grace1/1Totemic Projection1/1Elemental Warding1/1Totemic Focus1/1Graceful Spirit1/1Mana Spring1/1Poison Cleansing Totem1/1Therazane's Resilience1/1Voodoo MasteryNature's Swiftness1/1Totemic Surge1/1Instinctive Imbuements1/1

Totemic

Shaman · Restoration

Shaman · Restoration
Oversized Totems1/1Supportive Imbuements1/1Imbuement Mastery1/1Splitstream1/1Amplification Core1/1Surging Totem1/1Whirling Elements1/1Earthsurge1/1Lively Totems1/1Totemic Rebound1/1Wind Barrier1/1Primal Catalyst1/1Elemental Attunement1/1Totemic Momentum1/1
Specialization
Riptide1/1Healing Rain1/1Healing Stream Totem1/1Soothing Rain1/1Acid RainAscendance1/1Water Totem Mastery1/1Overflowing Shores1/1Ancestral VigorPreeminence1/1Resurgence1/1Living Stream1/1Current Control1/1White Water1/1Wavespeaker's Blessing2/2Quickstream1/1Rip Current1/1Crashing WavesUnleash LifeTorrent1/1Earthliving Weapon1/1EarthweaverDeluge1/1Earthen AccordTidal Waves1/1Improved Earthliving WeaponAncestral Reach1/1DownpourEcho of the Elements1/1Spirit Link Totem1/1Earthen HarmonyWater ExpulsionAncestral AwakeningTidewaters1/1Undercurrent2/2Spouting SpiritsSwelling Tides1/1Double DipPrimal Tide Core1/1Coalescing Water1/1Deeply Rooted Elements1/1Stormstream Totem4/4
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Restoration Shaman Best In Slot Gear for Raid

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Restoration Shaman Best Sockets for Raid

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Restoration Shaman Best Enchants for Raid

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Restoration Shaman Recommended Raid ilvl

291
LFR
307
Normal
320
Heroic
324
Mythic

Restoration Shaman Minimum Raid ilvl

273
LFR
284
Normal
309
Heroic
320
Mythic

Restoration Shaman Best comps for Raid

Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
1.07%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterUnholy Death Knight
0.61%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSubtlety Rogue
0.61%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
0.61%
Protection PaladinProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety Rogue
0.46%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanOutlaw RogueRetribution Paladin
0.46%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterElemental ShamanFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
0.46%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
0.46%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
0.46%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
0.46%
Protection PaladinVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
0.46%
Protection PaladinProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
0.31%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
0.31%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
0.31%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution Paladin
0.31%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerFire MageFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterUnholy Death Knight
0.31%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
0.31%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
0.31%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
0.31%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
0.31%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueShadow Priest
0.31%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterWindwalker Monk
0.31%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerEnhancement ShamanHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
0.31%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerEnhancement ShamanHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
0.31%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
0.31%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
0.31%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
0.31%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFire MageFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterUnholy Death Knight
0.31%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety Rogue
0.31%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
0.31%

Restoration Shaman race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Dwarf
    Dwarf49.9%
  • Draenei
    Draenei34.7%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf8.2%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren3.5%
  • Earthen
    Earthen2.7%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran1%

Horde

  • Orc
    Orc23.3%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera13.8%
  • Troll
    Troll13.7%
  • Goblin
    Goblin11.8%
  • Tauren
    Tauren11.3%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren9.8%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll7%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren3.9%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc3.5%
  • Earthen
    Earthen1.9%

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How the Restoration Shaman guide is built

Where the data comes from

This Restoration Shaman raid guide is built from real boss kill logs for the current raid, enriched with character data. The talents, gear, item levels, and stat priorities shown here reflect how Restoration 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 unusual kills cannot skew the numbers.

How tiers are assigned

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

This Restoration Shaman raid placement is a snapshot of the current tier and shifts with patches, class tuning, and sample size. Raw healing does not capture damage reduction or utility, so use the guide as a starting point and adapt to your fight.

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