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Restoration Shaman Guide for Raid (Updated June 2026)

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

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Patch:12.0.5

Expansion:Midnight

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Raid Tier
384
Raid Runs
289
Ilvl
19.33%
Raid Popularity
116 259
Raid HPS

Restoration Shaman Stats for Raid

Critical Strike > Haste > Versatility > Mastery
777
Critical Strike
314
Haste
255
Mastery
303
Versatility
1 640
Intellect
59
Avoidance
120
Leech
18
Speed
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Restoration Shaman Talents for Raid

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Chain Heal1/1Lava Burst1/1Chain LightningEarth Shield1/1Ancestral Wolf AffinityFire and IceSpirit Wolf1/1Frost ShockElemental Orbit1/1Gust of Wind1/1Astral Shift1/1Nature's Guardian1/1Encasing ColdHealing Stream Totem1/1Winds of Al'Akir2/2Planes Traveler1/1Brimming with Life2/2Wind Shear1/1Elemental Resistance1/1Earthgrab TotemCapacitor TotemSpiritual Awakening1/1Enhanced Imbues1/1WindveilRefreshing Waters1/1Improved Purify SpiritStatic ChargeWind Rush Totem1/1Earth Elemental1/1PurgeNature's Fury2/2Ascending Air1/1Primordial BondHexSpiritwalker's Grace1/1Totemic Projection1/1Elemental Warding1/1Totemic Focus1/1Graceful Spirit1/1Mana Spring1/1Tremor Totem1/1Therazane's Resilience1/1Voodoo MasteryNature's Swiftness1/1Totemic Surge1/1Instinctive Imbuements1/1

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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 ControlWhite Water1/1Calm Waters1/1Quickstream1/1Rip Current1/1Crashing WavesUnleash Life1/1Torrent1/1Earthliving Weapon1/1EarthweaverDeluge1/1Earthen AccordTidal Waves1/1Improved Earthliving Weapon1/1Ancestral Reach1/1DownpourEcho of the Elements1/1Spirit Link Totem1/1Earthen HarmonyWater ExpulsionAncestral AwakeningTidewatersUndercurrent2/2Spouting SpiritsWavespeaker's Blessing2/2Double 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

239
LFR
270
Normal
275
Heroic
285
Mythic

Restoration Shaman Minimum Raid ilvl

219
LFR
235
Normal
251
Heroic
279
Mythic

Restoration Shaman Best comps for Raid

Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.39%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.08%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
2.08%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.08%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.82%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
1.82%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.56%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
1.56%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.56%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFire MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.56%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.56%
Brewmaster MonkBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.56%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
1.56%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
1.56%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.56%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.56%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.56%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageFeral DruidFire MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.56%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
1.30%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.30%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.30%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.30%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.30%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
1.30%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
1.04%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.04%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.04%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
1.04%
Protection WarriorVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockFire MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.04%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.04%

Restoration Shaman race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Draenei
    Draenei37%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf35.3%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf17.3%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren4.9%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran3.3%
  • Earthen
    Earthen2.1%

Horde

  • Orc
    Orc21.8%
  • Troll
    Troll19.6%
  • Tauren
    Tauren13.4%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera12.5%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc8.4%
  • Goblin
    Goblin7.3%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll6.7%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren4.9%
  • Earthen
    Earthen3.7%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren1.8%

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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 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 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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