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Shaman

Ranged magic, close combat or healing, with totem support. Inspect the class guide for individual requirements and separate role paths.

Roles: Healer · Damage
Resource: Mana
Armor: Leather → Mail from level 40
Weapons: One-Handed Axes, Two-Handed Axes, One-Handed Maces, Two-Handed Maces, Staves, Fist Weapons, Daggers
Races: Orc Tauren Troll Skyborne (Windshaper)Dwarf

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Specializations

Elemental

Caster DPS

Gain mastery over Fire and Lightning, reducing the cast time of Lightning Bolt and Lava Burst by 0.5 sec, and removing the cooldown from Chain Lightning.

Final-row talent: Elemental MasteryExplore Elemental talents →

Enhancement

Melee DPS

Increases your attack speed by 30% for 25 sec.

Final-row talent: Rage of the FarseerExplore Enhancement talents →

Restoration

Healer

Heals a friendly target for 485 to 533, an additional 445 over 15 sec, and increases the effectiveness of your Chain Heal casts directly on that target by 25%.

Final-row talent: RiptideExplore Restoration talents →

ONE LEVEL AT A TIME

Your road to 60

Level1

Base talent points0First base point at level 10

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Spells at level 1

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Class quests with a known minimum · 4

YOUR SPELLS, IN ORDER

Abilities by level

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62 abilities · latest listed ranks through level 60

Ancestral SpiritRank 5Lv 60
Returns the spirit to the body, restoring a dead target to life with 600 health and 800 mana. Cannot be cast when in combat.
90% of base mana · 30 yd range · 10 sec cast
Armor ProficiencyPassiveLv 1
You are proficient in the use of the following armor types: Cloth, Leather, Mail.
Passive
- Armor ProficiencyPassive · General
Astral RecallClass spellLv 30
Yanks the caster through the twisting nether back to home. Speak to an Innkeeper in a different place to change your home location.
150 Mana · 10 sec cast · 15 min cooldown
- Astral RecallClass spell
AttackGeneralLv 1
Description unknown in this record.
- AttackGeneral
BlockPassiveLv 1
Gives a chance to block enemy melee and ranged attacks.
Passive
- BlockPassive · General
Call of the AncestorsClass spellLv 30
Simultaneously places up to 4 totems specified in the Totem Bar. Can call different totems than Call of the Elements.
3 sec cast
- Call of the AncestorsClass spell
Call of the ElementsClass spellLv 20
Simultaneously places up to 4 totems specified in the Totem Bar.
3 sec cast
- Call of the ElementsClass spell
Call of the SpiritsClass spellLv 40
Simultaneously places up to 4 totems specified in the Totem Bar. Can call different totems than Call of the Elements or Call of the Ancestors.
3 sec cast
- Call of the SpiritsClass spell
Chain HealRank 3Lv 54
Heals the friendly target for 474 to 538, then jumps to heal additional nearby targets. If cast on a party member, the heal will only jump to other party members. Each jump is 50% as effective as the previous target. Heals 3 total targets.
405 Mana · 40 yd range · 2.5 sec cast
Chain LightningRank 4Lv 56
Hurls a lightning bolt at the enemy, dealing 119 to 133 Nature damage and then jumping to additional nearby enemies. Each jump reduces the damage by 30%. Affects 3 total targets.
315 Mana · 30 yd range · 2 sec cast · 6 sec cooldown
Cure DiseaseClass spellLv 22
Cures 1 disease on the target.
9% of base mana · 30 yd range · Instant
- Cure DiseaseClass spell
Cure PoisonClass spellLv 16
Cures 1 poison effect on the target.
9% of base mana · 30 yd range · Instant
- Cure PoisonClass spell
Disease Cleansing TotemClass spellLv 38
Summons a Disease Cleansing Totem with 5 health at the feet of the caster that attempts to remove 1 disease effect from party members within 30 yards every 5 seconds. Lasts 5 min.
10% of base mana · Instant · Tools: Water Totem
- Disease Cleansing TotemClass spell
DodgePassiveLv 1
Gives a chance to dodge enemy melee attacks.
Passive
- DodgePassive · General
Earth ShockRank 7Lv 60
Instantly shocks the target with concussive force, causing 293 to 309 Nature damage. It also interrupts spellcasting and prevents any spell in that school from being cast for 2 sec. Causes a high amount of threat.
450 Mana · 20 yd range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown
Earthbind TotemClass spellLv 6
Summons an Earthbind Totem with 5 health at the feet of the caster for 45 sec that slows the movement speed of enemies within 10 yards.
6% of base mana · Instant · 15 sec cooldown · Tools: Earth Totem
- Earthbind TotemClass spell
Elemental MasteryTalentLv 40
Gain mastery over Fire and Lightning, reducing the cast time of Lightning Bolt and Lava Burst by 0.5 sec, and removing the cooldown from Chain Lightning. Lasts 15 sec.
Instant · 3 min cooldown
- Elemental MasteryTalent
Far SightClass spellLv 26
Changes the caster's viewpoint to the targeted location. Lasts 1 min. Only useable outdoors.
80 Mana · Unlimited range · 2 sec cast
- Far SightClass spell
Fire NovaRank 5Lv 52
Instantly inflicts 232 to 258 fire damage to enemies within 10 yd of your active Fire totem.
375 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant · 10 sec cooldown
Fire Resistance TotemRank 3Lv 58
Summons a Fire Resistance Totem with 5 health at the feet of the caster for 5 min that increases the fire resistance of party or raid members within 30 yards by 60.
180 Mana · Instant · Tools: Water Totem
Flame ShockRank 6Lv 60
Instantly sears the target with fire, causing 166 Fire damage immediately and 176 Fire damage over 12 sec.
410 Mana · 20 yd range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown
Flametongue TotemRank 4Lv 58
Summons a Flametongue Totem with 5 health at the feet of the caster. The totem enhances the melee attacks of all party or raid members within 30 yards. Each main hand hit causes 17 to 55 additional Fire damage, based on the speed of the weapon. Slower weapons cause more fire damage per swing. Lasts 5 min.
275 Mana · Instant · Tools: Fire Totem
Flametongue WeaponRank 6Lv 56
Imbue the Shaman's weapon with fire. Each hit causes 35 to 112 additional Fire damage, based on the speed of the weapon. Slower weapons cause more fire damage per swing. When applied to main hand, disables any benefit you personally receive from Flametongue Totem. Lasts for 60 minutes.
155 Mana · Instant
Frost Resistance TotemRank 3Lv 54
Summons a Frost Resistance Totem with 5 health at the feet of the caster for 5 min. The totem increases party and raid members' frost resistance by 60, if within 30 yards.
180 Mana · Instant · Tools: Fire Totem
Frost ShockRank 4Lv 58
Instantly shocks the target with frost, causing 278 to 294 Frost damage and slowing movement speed by 50%. Lasts 8 sec.
430 Mana · 20 yd range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown
Frostbrand WeaponRank 5Lv 58
Imbue the Shaman's weapon with frost. Each hit has a chance of causing 169 additional Frost damage and slowing the target's movement speed by 25% for 8 sec. Lasts for 60 minutes.
160 Mana · Instant
Ghost WolfClass spellLv 20
Turns the Shaman into a Ghost Wolf, increasing speed by 40%. Only useable outdoors.
100 Mana · 3 sec cast
- Ghost WolfClass spell
Grace of Air TotemRank 3Lv 60
Summons a Grace of Air Totem with 5 health at the feet of the caster. The totem increases the agility of party or raid members within 30 yards by 89. Lasts 5 min.
310 Mana · Instant · Tools: Air Totem
Grounding TotemClass spellLv 30
Summons a Grounding Totem with 5 health at the feet of the caster that will redirect one harmful spell cast on a nearby party member to itself every 10 seconds. Will not redirect area of effect spells. Lasts 45 sec.
6% of base mana · Instant · 15 sec cooldown · Tools: Air Totem
- Grounding TotemClass spell
Healing Stream TotemRank 5Lv 60
Summons a Healing Stream Totem with 5 health at the feet of the caster for 5 min that heals group members within 30 yards for 11 every 2 seconds.
80 Mana · Instant · Tools: Water Totem
Healing WaveRank 10Lv 60
Heals a friendly target for 1,508 to 1,722.
620 Mana · 40 yd range · 3 sec cast
LanguagesPassiveLv 1
You are fluent in the following languages:
Passive
- LanguagesPassive · General
Lava BurstRank 4Lv 60
You hurl molten lava at the target, dealing 192 to 248 Fire damage. If your Flame Shock is on the target, Lava Burst deals 20% increased damage.
265 Mana · 30 yd range · 2.5 sec cast · 10 sec cooldown
Lesser Healing WaveRank 6Lv 60
Heals a friendly target for 775 to 865.
380 Mana · 40 yd range · 1.5 sec cast
Lightning BoltRank 10Lv 56
Casts a bolt of lightning at the target for 189 to 211 Nature damage.
220 Mana · 30 yd range · 2.5 sec cast
Lightning ShieldRank 7Lv 56
The caster is surrounded by 3 balls of lightning. When a spell, melee or ranged attack hits the caster, the attacker will be struck for 178 Nature damage. This expends one lightning ball. Only one ball will fire every few seconds. Lasts 10 min.
370 Mana · Instant
Magma TotemRank 4Lv 56
Summons a Magma Totem with 5 health at the feet of the caster for 20 sec that causes 73 Fire damage to creatures within 8 yards every 2 seconds.
650 Mana · Instant · Tools: Fire Totem
Mana Spring TotemRank 4Lv 56
Summons a Mana Spring Totem with 5 health at the feet of the caster for 5 min that restores 10 mana every 2 seconds to group members within 30 yards.
100 Mana · Instant · Tools: Water Totem
Mana Tide TotemRank 4Lv 58
Summons a Mana Tide Totem with 5 health at the feet of the caster for 12 sec that restores 290 mana every 3 seconds to group members within 30 yards.
60 Mana · Instant · 5 min cooldown · Tools: Water Totem
Nature Resistance TotemRank 3Lv 60
Summons a Nature Resistance Totem with 5 health at the feet of the caster for 5 min that increases the nature resistance of party and raid members within 30 yards by 60.
180 Mana · Instant · Tools: Air Totem
Nature's SwiftnessTalentLv 30
When activated, your next Nature spell with a casting time less than 10 sec. becomes an instant cast spell.
Instant · 3 min cooldown
- Nature's SwiftnessTalent
Poison Cleansing TotemClass spellLv 22
Summons a Poison Cleansing Totem with 5 health at the feet of the caster that attempts to remove 1 poison effect from party members within 30 yards every 5 seconds. Lasts 5 min.
10% of base mana · Instant · Tools: Water Totem
- Poison Cleansing TotemClass spell
PurgeRank 2Lv 32
Purges the enemy target, removing 2 beneficial magic effects.
10% of base mana · 30 yd range · Instant
- PurgeRank 1 · Class spell
- PurgeRank 2 · Class spell
Rage of the FarseerTalentLv 40
Increases your attack speed by 30% for 25 sec.
Instant · 3 min cooldown
- Rage of the FarseerTalent
ReincarnationPassiveLv 30
Allows you to resurrect yourself upon death with 20% health and mana.
1 hour cooldown · Reagents: Ankh
- ReincarnationPassive · Class spell
RiptideRank 3Lv 60
Heals a friendly target for 799 to 883, an additional 805 over 15 sec, and increases the effectiveness of your Chain Heal casts directly on that target by 25%.
385 Mana · 40 yd range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown
Rockbiter WeaponRank 7Lv 54
Imbue the Shaman's weapon, increasing melee attack power by 653 and allowing melee attacks to cause additional threat when using that weapon. Lasts for 60 minutes.
150 Mana · Instant
Searing TotemRank 6Lv 60
Summons a Searing Totem with 5 health at your feet for 55 sec that repeatedly attacks an enemy within 20 yards for 40 to 54 Fire damage.
170 Mana · Instant · Tools: Fire Totem
Sentry TotemClass spellLv 34
Summons an immobile Sentry Totem with 100 health at your feet for 5 min that allows vision of nearby area and warns of enemies that attack it. Right-Click on buff to switch back and forth between totem sight and Shaman sight.
65 Mana · Instant · Tools: Air Totem
- Sentry TotemClass spell
Stoneclaw TotemRank 6Lv 58
Summons a Stoneclaw Totem with 486 health at the feet of the caster for 15 sec that taunts creatures within 8 yards to attack it.
140 Mana · Instant · 30 sec cooldown · Tools: Earth Totem
Stoneskin TotemRank 6Lv 54
Summons a Stoneskin Totem with 5 health at the feet of the caster. The totem protects party members within 30 yards, reducing Physical damage taken by 30. Lasts 5 min.
210 Mana · Instant · Tools: Earth Totem
StormstrikeTalentLv 25
Instantly strike for normal weapon damage and increase the damage you deal to the target with your next Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, or Earth Shock spell by 20% for 12 sec.
8% of base mana · Melee Range · Instant · 8 sec cooldown
- StormstrikeTalent
Strength of Earth TotemRank 5Lv 60
Summons a Strength of Earth Totem with 5 health at the feet of the caster. The totem increases the strength of party or raid members within 30 yards by 53. Lasts 5 min.
275 Mana · Instant · Tools: Earth Totem
Totemic ProjectionClass spellLv 22
Relocates your active totems to the specified location.
25% of base mana · 30 yd range · Instant · 1 min cooldown
- Totemic ProjectionClass spell
Totemic RecallClass spellLv 20
Returns your totems to the earth, giving you 25% of the mana required to cast each totem destroyed by Totemic Recall.
Instant
- Totemic RecallClass spell
Tremor TotemClass spellLv 18
Summons a Tremor Totem with 5 health at the feet of the caster that shakes the ground around it, removing Fear, Charm and Sleep effects from party members within 30 yards. Lasts 5 min.
60 Mana · Instant · Tools: Earth Totem
- Tremor TotemClass spell
Water BreathingClass spellLv 22
Allows the target to breathe underwater for 10 min.
50 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant · Reagents: Shiny Fish Scales
- Water BreathingClass spell
Water ShieldTalentLv 20
The caster is surrounded by 3 globes of water. When a spell, melee, or ranged attack hits the caster or when one of the caster's spells gets a critical result, 2% of maximum mana is restored to the caster, expending one water globe. Only one globe will activate every few seconds. Lasts 10 min. Only one Elemental Shield can be active on the Shaman at any one time.
Instant
- Water ShieldTalent
Water WalkingClass spellLv 28
Allows the friendly target to walk across water for 10 min. Any damage will cancel the effect.
95 Mana · 30 yd range · Instant · Reagents: Fish Oil
- Water WalkingClass spell
Windfury TotemRank 3Lv 52
Summons a Windfury Totem with 5 health at the feet of the caster. The totem enhances the melee attacks of all party or raid members within 30 yards. Each main hand hit has a 20% chance of granting the attacker 1 extra attack with 246 extra melee attack power. Lasts 5 min.
250 Mana · Instant · Tools: Air Totem
Windfury WeaponRank 4Lv 60
Imbue the Shaman's weapon with wind. Each hit has a 20% chance of granting you 2 extra attacks with 333 extra melee attack power. When applied to main hand, disables any benefit you personally receive from Windfury Totem. Lasts for 60 minutes.
165 Mana · Instant
Windwall TotemRank 3Lv 56
Summons a Windwall Totem with 5 health at the feet of the caster. The totem protects party members within 30 yards, reducing ranged damage taken by 64. Lasts 5 min.
225 Mana · Instant · Tools: Air Totem

All ranks · levels 1–2046 records

Level	Ability	Rank	Acquisition
1	Armor Proficiency	Passive	General
1	Attack	—	General
1	Block	Passive	General
1	Dodge	Passive	General
1	Healing Wave	Rank 1	Class spell
1	Languages	Passive	General
1	Lightning Bolt	Rank 1	Class spell
1	Rockbiter Weapon	Rank 1	Class spell
4	Earth Shock	Rank 1	Class spell
4	Stoneskin Totem	Rank 1	Class spell
6	Earthbind Totem	—	Class spell
6	Healing Wave	Rank 2	Class spell
8	Earth Shock	Rank 2	Class spell
8	Lightning Bolt	Rank 2	Class spell
8	Lightning Shield	Rank 1	Class spell
8	Rockbiter Weapon	Rank 2	Class spell
8	Stoneclaw Totem	Rank 1	Class spell
10	Flame Shock	Rank 1	Class spell
10	Flametongue Weapon	Rank 1	Class spell
10	Searing Totem	Rank 1	Class spell
10	Strength of Earth Totem	Rank 1	Class spell
12	Ancestral Spirit	Rank 1	Class spell
12	Fire Nova	Rank 1	Class spell
12	Healing Wave	Rank 3	Class spell
12	Purge	Rank 1	Class spell
14	Earth Shock	Rank 3	Class spell
14	Lightning Bolt	Rank 3	Class spell
14	Stoneskin Totem	Rank 2	Class spell
16	Cure Poison	—	Class spell
16	Lightning Shield	Rank 2	Class spell
16	Rockbiter Weapon	Rank 3	Class spell
18	Flame Shock	Rank 2	Class spell
18	Flametongue Weapon	Rank 2	Class spell
18	Healing Wave	Rank 4	Class spell
18	Stoneclaw Totem	Rank 2	Class spell
18	Tremor Totem	—	Class spell
20	Call of the Elements	—	Class spell
20	Frost Shock	Rank 1	Class spell
20	Frostbrand Weapon	Rank 1	Class spell
20	Ghost Wolf	—	Class spell
20	Healing Stream Totem	Rank 1	Class spell
20	Lesser Healing Wave	Rank 1	Class spell
20	Lightning Bolt	Rank 4	Class spell
20	Searing Totem	Rank 2	Class spell
20	Totemic Recall	—	Class spell
20	Water Shield	—	Talent

All ranks · levels 21–4076 records

Level	Ability	Rank	Acquisition
22	Cure Disease	—	Class spell
22	Fire Nova	Rank 2	Class spell
22	Poison Cleansing Totem	—	Class spell
22	Totemic Projection	—	Class spell
22	Water Breathing	—	Class spell
24	Ancestral Spirit	Rank 2	Class spell
24	Earth Shock	Rank 4	Class spell
24	Frost Resistance Totem	Rank 1	Class spell
24	Healing Wave	Rank 5	Class spell
24	Lightning Shield	Rank 3	Class spell
24	Rockbiter Weapon	Rank 4	Class spell
24	Stoneskin Totem	Rank 3	Class spell
24	Strength of Earth Totem	Rank 2	Class spell
25	Mana Tide Totem	Rank 1	Talent
25	Stormstrike	—	Talent
26	Far Sight	—	Class spell
26	Flametongue Weapon	Rank 3	Class spell
26	Lightning Bolt	Rank 5	Class spell
26	Magma Totem	Rank 1	Class spell
26	Mana Spring Totem	Rank 1	Class spell
28	Fire Resistance Totem	Rank 1	Class spell
28	Flame Shock	Rank 3	Class spell
28	Flametongue Totem	Rank 1	Class spell
28	Frostbrand Weapon	Rank 2	Class spell
28	Lesser Healing Wave	Rank 2	Class spell
28	Stoneclaw Totem	Rank 3	Class spell
28	Water Walking	—	Class spell
30	Astral Recall	—	Class spell
30	Call of the Ancestors	—	Class spell
30	Grounding Totem	—	Class spell
30	Healing Stream Totem	Rank 2	Class spell
30	Lava Burst	Rank 1	Talent
30	Nature Resistance Totem	Rank 1	Class spell
30	Nature's Swiftness	—	Talent
30	Reincarnation	Passive	Class spell
30	Searing Totem	Rank 3	Class spell
30	Windfury Weapon	Rank 1	Class spell
32	Chain Lightning	Rank 1	Class spell
32	Fire Nova	Rank 3	Class spell
32	Healing Wave	Rank 6	Class spell
32	Lightning Bolt	Rank 6	Class spell
32	Lightning Shield	Rank 4	Class spell
32	Purge	Rank 2	Class spell
32	Windfury Totem	Rank 1	Class spell
34	Frost Shock	Rank 2	Class spell
34	Rockbiter Weapon	Rank 5	Class spell
34	Sentry Totem	—	Class spell
34	Stoneskin Totem	Rank 4	Class spell
36	Ancestral Spirit	Rank 3	Class spell
36	Earth Shock	Rank 5	Class spell
36	Flametongue Weapon	Rank 4	Class spell
36	Lesser Healing Wave	Rank 3	Class spell
36	Magma Totem	Rank 2	Class spell
36	Mana Spring Totem	Rank 2	Class spell
36	Windwall Totem	Rank 1	Class spell
38	Disease Cleansing Totem	—	Class spell
38	Flametongue Totem	Rank 2	Class spell
38	Frost Resistance Totem	Rank 2	Class spell
38	Frostbrand Weapon	Rank 3	Class spell
38	Lightning Bolt	Rank 7	Class spell
38	Mana Tide Totem	Rank 2	Talent
38	Stoneclaw Totem	Rank 4	Class spell
38	Strength of Earth Totem	Rank 3	Class spell
40	Call of the Spirits	—	Class spell
40	Chain Heal	Rank 1	Class spell
40	Chain Lightning	Rank 2	Class spell
40	Elemental Mastery	—	Talent
40	Flame Shock	Rank 4	Class spell
40	Healing Stream Totem	Rank 3	Class spell
40	Healing Wave	Rank 7	Class spell
40	Lava Burst	Rank 2	Talent
40	Lightning Shield	Rank 5	Class spell
40	Rage of the Farseer	—	Talent
40	Riptide	Rank 1	Talent
40	Searing Totem	Rank 4	Class spell
40	Windfury Weapon	Rank 2	Class spell

All ranks · levels 41–6067 records

Level	Ability	Rank	Acquisition
42	Fire Nova	Rank 4	Class spell
42	Fire Resistance Totem	Rank 2	Class spell
42	Grace of Air Totem	Rank 1	Class spell
42	Windfury Totem	Rank 2	Class spell
44	Lesser Healing Wave	Rank 4	Class spell
44	Lightning Bolt	Rank 8	Class spell
44	Nature Resistance Totem	Rank 2	Class spell
44	Rockbiter Weapon	Rank 6	Class spell
44	Stoneskin Totem	Rank 5	Class spell
46	Chain Heal	Rank 2	Class spell
46	Flametongue Weapon	Rank 5	Class spell
46	Frost Shock	Rank 3	Class spell
46	Magma Totem	Rank 3	Class spell
46	Mana Spring Totem	Rank 3	Class spell
46	Windwall Totem	Rank 2	Class spell
48	Ancestral Spirit	Rank 4	Class spell
48	Chain Lightning	Rank 3	Class spell
48	Earth Shock	Rank 6	Class spell
48	Flametongue Totem	Rank 3	Class spell
48	Frostbrand Weapon	Rank 4	Class spell
48	Healing Wave	Rank 8	Class spell
48	Lightning Shield	Rank 6	Class spell
48	Mana Tide Totem	Rank 3	Talent
48	Stoneclaw Totem	Rank 5	Class spell
50	Healing Stream Totem	Rank 4	Class spell
50	Lava Burst	Rank 3	Talent
50	Lightning Bolt	Rank 9	Class spell
50	Riptide	Rank 2	Talent
50	Searing Totem	Rank 5	Class spell
50	Windfury Weapon	Rank 3	Class spell
52	Fire Nova	Rank 5	Class spell
52	Flame Shock	Rank 5	Class spell
52	Lesser Healing Wave	Rank 5	Class spell
52	Strength of Earth Totem	Rank 4	Class spell
52	Windfury Totem	Rank 3	Class spell
54	Chain Heal	Rank 3	Class spell
54	Frost Resistance Totem	Rank 3	Class spell
54	Rockbiter Weapon	Rank 7	Class spell
54	Stoneskin Totem	Rank 6	Class spell
56	Chain Lightning	Rank 4	Class spell
56	Flametongue Weapon	Rank 6	Class spell
56	Grace of Air Totem	Rank 2	Class spell
56	Healing Wave	Rank 9	Class spell
56	Lightning Bolt	Rank 10	Class spell
56	Lightning Shield	Rank 7	Class spell
56	Magma Totem	Rank 4	Class spell
56	Mana Spring Totem	Rank 4	Class spell
56	Windwall Totem	Rank 3	Class spell
58	Fire Resistance Totem	Rank 3	Class spell
58	Flametongue Totem	Rank 4	Class spell
58	Frost Shock	Rank 4	Class spell
58	Frostbrand Weapon	Rank 5	Class spell
58	Mana Tide Totem	Rank 4	Talent
58	Stoneclaw Totem	Rank 6	Class spell
60	Ancestral Spirit	Rank 5	Class spell
60	Earth Shock	Rank 7	Class spell
60	Flame Shock	Rank 6	Class spell
60	Grace of Air Totem	Rank 3	Class spell
60	Healing Stream Totem	Rank 5	Class spell
60	Healing Wave	Rank 10	Class spell
60	Lava Burst	Rank 4	Talent
60	Lesser Healing Wave	Rank 6	Class spell
60	Nature Resistance Totem	Rank 3	Class spell
60	Riptide	Rank 3	Talent
60	Searing Totem	Rank 6	Class spell
60	Strength of Earth Totem	Rank 5	Class spell
60	Windfury Weapon	Rank 4	Class spell

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Shaman · SPELLS & ABILITIES

Your spellbook

62 abilities · 62 displayed ranks

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Blood Fury

Instant, 2 min cooldown. Increases Attack Power and Spell Power by 10% for 15 sec.

History

2026-10-15 Blood Fury: Cooldown increased to 3 minutes (was 2 minutes). Source ↗

2026-10-26 Blood Fury’s cooldown reduced to 2 minutes (was 3 minutes). Source ↗

Hardiness

Duration of Stun effects on you reduced by 20%.

Command

Damage dealt by Hunter and Warlock pets increased by 5%.

Shatter Curse

Instant, 3 min cooldown. Instantly removes all Curses and Banes, and reduces all Magical damage taken by 5% for 8 sec.

History

2026-10-15 Shatter Curse: Now dispels Curses and Banes (was granting immunity). Magic damage taken reduced by 5% (was 15%). Source ↗

Racial data and coverage

Current mechanics follow Blizzard’s dated development notes. Supplementary icons and race/class combinations: · CC BY 4.0 · export 2026-10-30. Class compatibility is from that dataset. Race portraits, including Skyborne, are verified client atlas crops with a . General racial descriptions retain the export with dated official development-note updates through 2026-10-26. Character-level scaling is not inferred. Full race guides and comparison →

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Alliance

Bixi Wobblebonk

Ironforge

Daggers

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Buliwyf Stonehand

Ironforge

Fist Weapons

One-Handed Axes

One-Handed Maces

Two-Handed Axes

Two-Handed Maces

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Ilyenia Moonfire

Darnassus

Daggers

Fist Weapons

Staves

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Woo Ping

Stormwind City

Daggers

Staves

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Horde

Ansekhwa

Thunder Bluff

One-Handed Maces

Staves

Two-Handed Maces

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Archibald

Undercity

Daggers

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Hanashi

Orgrimmar

One-Handed Axes

Staves

Two-Handed Axes

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Sayoc

Orgrimmar

Daggers

Fist Weapons

One-Handed Axes

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Builds

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High Alert

5 tree points

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Performance Bonus

5 tree points

Luremaster

5 tree points

Talented: 0 / 5. At level 30: 21 standard talent points. The total cap is 51.

Challenges, rules and data source

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Dungeons and raids

Conqueror of the Lair
Defeat Onyxia.
+1 Legacy point
Novice Spelunker
Complete the following dungeons.
+1 Legacy point
Experienced Spelunker
Complete the following dungeons.
+1 Legacy point
Master Spelunker
Complete the following dungeons.
+1 Legacy point
Conqueror of the Wilds
Defeat the following encounters in Hyjal Summit.
+1 Legacy point
Conqueror of the Deeps
Defeat the following encounters in the Barrow Deeps.
+1 Legacy point

Classes

Novice Warrior
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Warrior.
+1 Legacy point
Experienced Warrior
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Warrior.
+1 Legacy point
Master Warrior
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Warrior.
+1 Legacy point
Novice Druid
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Druid.
+1 Legacy point
Experienced Druid
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Druid.
+1 Legacy point
Master Druid
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Druid.
+1 Legacy point
Novice Hunter
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Hunter.
+1 Legacy point
Experienced Hunter
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Hunter.
+1 Legacy point
Master Hunter
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Hunter.
+1 Legacy point
Novice Mage
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Mage.
+1 Legacy point
Experienced Mage
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Mage.
+1 Legacy point
Master Mage
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Mage.
+1 Legacy point
Novice Paladin
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Paladin.
+1 Legacy point
Experienced Paladin
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Paladin.
+1 Legacy point
Master Paladin
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Paladin.
+1 Legacy point
Novice Priest
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Priest.
+1 Legacy point
Experienced Priest
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Priest.
+1 Legacy point
Master Priest
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Priest.
+1 Legacy point
Novice Rogue
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Rogue.
+1 Legacy point
Experienced Rogue
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Rogue.
+1 Legacy point
Master Rogue
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Rogue.
+1 Legacy point
Novice Shaman
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Shaman.
+1 Legacy point
Experienced Shaman
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Shaman.
+1 Legacy point
Master Shaman
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Shaman.
+1 Legacy point
Novice Warlock
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Warlock.
+1 Legacy point
Experienced Warlock
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Warlock.
+1 Legacy point
Master Warlock
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Warlock.
+1 Legacy point

Crafting

Journeyman Alchemist
Reach 150 skill in Alchemy for the first time.
+1 Legacy point
Expert Alchemist
Reach 225 skill in Alchemy for the first time.
+1 Legacy point
Artisan Alchemist
Reach 300 skill in Alchemy for the first time.
+1 Legacy point
Journeyman Blacksmith
Reach 150 skill in Blacksmithing for the first time.
+1 Legacy point
Expert Blacksmith
Reach 225 skill in Blacksmithing for the first time.
+1 Legacy point
Artisan Blacksmith
Reach 300 skill in Blacksmithing for the first time.
+1 Legacy point
Journeyman Enchanter
Reach 150 skill in Enchanting for the first time.
+1 Legacy point
Expert Enchanter
Reach 225 skill in Enchanting for the first time.
+1 Legacy point
Artisan Enchanter
Reach 300 skill in Enchanting for the first time.
+1 Legacy point
Journeyman Engineer
Reach 150 skill in Engineering for the first time.
+1 Legacy point
Expert Engineer
Reach 225 skill in Engineering for the first time.
+1 Legacy point
Artisan Engineer
Reach 300 skill in Engineering for the first time.
+1 Legacy point
Journeyman Leatherworker
Reach 150 skill in Leatherworking for the first time.
+1 Legacy point
Expert Leatherworker
Reach 225 skill in Leatherworking for the first time.
+1 Legacy point
Artisan Leatherworker
Reach 300 skill in Leatherworking for the first time.
+1 Legacy point
Journeyman Tailor
Reach 150 skill in Tailoring for the first time.
+1 Legacy point
Expert Tailor
Reach 225 skill in Tailoring for the first time.
+1 Legacy point
Artisan Tailor
Reach 300 skill in Tailoring for the first time.
+1 Legacy point

PvP

Rank 3
Reach the rank of Sergeant in the Player vs. Player Honor System.
+1 Legacy point
Rank 7
Reach the rank of Knight-Lieutenant or Blood Guard in the Player vs. Player Honor System.
+1 Legacy point
Rank 10
Reach the rank of Lieutenant-Commander or Champion in the Player vs. Player Honor System.
+1 Legacy point
Rank 13
Reach the rank of Field Marshal or Warlord in the Player vs. Player Honor System.
+1 Legacy point
Rank 14
Reach the rank of Grand Marshal or High Warlord in the Player vs. Player Honor System.
+1 Legacy point
Master of Alterac Valley
Reach exalted reputation with the Frostwolf Clan or Stormpike Guard.
+1 Legacy point
Master of Arathi Basin
Reach exalted reputation with the Defilers or League of Arathor.
+1 Legacy point
Master of Warsong Gulch
Reach exalted reputation with the Warsong Outriders or Silverwing Sentinels.
+1 Legacy point
Master of Darkspear Islands
Reach exalted reputation with the Darkspear Raiders or Theramore Expeditionary Force.
+1 Legacy point
Field of Honor: Week 4
Complete Week 4 of the Field of Honor Journey.
+1 Legacy point
Field of Honor: Week 7
Complete Week 7 of the Field of Honor Journey.
+1 Legacy point
Field of Honor: Week 10
Complete Week 10 of the Field of Honor Journey.
+1 Legacy point

Other

Lord Valthalak Laid to Rest
Complete the questline beginning with An Earnest Proposition, and ending with Saving the Best for Last.
+1 Legacy point
Explorer
Have a character with the Explore Azeroth achievement.
+1 Legacy point

WHAT CHANGED SINCE CLASSIC

The class, compared

Beyond the talent trees

Lightning Bolt · Rank 1

Casts a bolt of lightning at the target for 14 to 16 Nature damage. 15 Mana 30 yd range 1.5 sec cast

Chain Lightning · Rank 1

Hurls a lightning bolt at the enemy, dealing 85 to 97 Nature damage and then jumping to additional nearby enemies. Each jump reduces the damage by 30%. Affects 3 total targets. 145 Mana 30 yd range 2 sec cast 6 sec cooldown

Totemic Projection

Relocates your active totems to the specified location. 25% of base mana 30 yd range Instant 1 min cooldown

Ghost Wolf

Turns the Shaman into a Ghost Wolf, increasing speed by 40%. Only useable outdoors. 100 Mana 3 sec cast

CLASSIC → FOREVER

Compared with Classic

Compare the exported talent trees with Classic. Each record keeps its rank, requirements and source.

New tools in your trees

All talent changes ↓

Elemental

EarthboundRow 4 · 1 rankNEW

Lava BurstRow 5 · 1 rankNEW

Lightning OverloadRow 5 · 3 ranksNEW

Enhancement

Mental DexterityRow 2 · 3 ranksNEW

Shamanistic FocusRow 3 · 1 rankNEW

Mental QuicknessRow 5 · 2 ranksNEW

Restoration

MindfulnessRow 2 · 3 ranksNEW

Water ShieldRow 3 · 1 rankNEW

RiptideRow 7 · 1 rankNEW

CLASSIC → FOREVER

Talent by talent

Descriptions below compare rank 1. Open a record for requirements and the route into your build.

50 talents

ConvectionElemental · row 1Changed

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Reduces the mana cost of your Shock, Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning spells by 2%.

Elemental · row 1

FOREVER · RANK 1

Reduces the mana cost of your Shock, Lightning Bolt, Lava Burst, and Chain Lightning spells by 2%.

0 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks

Inspect Convection in the calculator ↗

ConcussionElemental · row 1Changed

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Increases the damage done by your Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning and Shock spells by 1%.

Elemental · row 1

FOREVER · RANK 1

Increases the damage done by your Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Earth Shock spells by 1%.

0 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks

Inspect Concussion in the calculator ↗

Elemental DevastationElemental · row 2Changed

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Your offensive spell crits will increase your chance to get a critical strike with melee attacks by 3% for 10 sec.

Elemental · row 4

FOREVER · RANK 1

Your Critical Strikes with direct damage spells increase your chance to get a Critical Strike with melee attacks by 3% for 10 sec.

5 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks

Inspect Elemental Devastation in the calculator ↗

ReverberationElemental · row 2Moved

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Reduces the cooldown of your Shock spells by 0.2 sec.

Elemental · row 3

FOREVER · RANK 1

Reduces the cooldown of your Shock spells by 0.2 sec.

5 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks

Inspect Reverberation in the calculator ↗

Elemental AlacrityElemental · row 2Changed

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Reduces the cast time of your Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning spells by 0.2 sec.

Elemental · row 6

FOREVER · RANK 1

Reduces the cast time of your Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Lava Burst spells by 0.17 sec.

5 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks

Inspect Elemental Alacrity in the calculator ↗

Call of FlameElemental · row 2Changed

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Increases the damage done by your Fire Totems by 5%.

Elemental · row 2

FOREVER · RANK 1

Increases the damage done by your Fire Totems and by your Flame Shock, Fire Nova, and Lava Burst spells by 5%, as well as increases the duration of your Flame Shock spell by 3 sec.

5 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks

Inspect Call of Flame in the calculator ↗

Elemental FocusElemental · row 3Unchanged

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Gives you a 10% chance to enter a Clearcasting state after casting any Fire, Frost, or Nature damage spell. The Clearcasting state reduces the mana cost of your next damage spell by 100%.

Elemental · row 3

FOREVER · RANK 1

Gives you a 10% chance to enter a Clearcasting state after casting any Fire, Frost, or Nature damage spell. The Clearcasting state reduces the mana cost of your next damage spell by 100%.

10 earlier-tree points · 1 rank

Inspect Elemental Focus in the calculator ↗

Elemental WardingElemental · row 3Changed

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Reduces damage taken from Fire, Frost and Nature effects by 4%.

Elemental · row 2

FOREVER · RANK 1

Reduces damage taken from Fire, Frost, and Nature effects by 3%.

10 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks

Inspect Elemental Warding in the calculator ↗

Trial by FireElemental · row 4Changed

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Reduces the delay before your Fire Nova Totem activates by 1 sec. and decreases the threat generated by your Magma Totem by 25%.

Elemental · row 4

FOREVER · RANK 1

Increases the damage done by your Fire Nova spell by 10% and reduces its cooldown by 2 sec, and increases the duration of your Magma Totem by 10 sec.

15 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks

Inspect Trial by Fire in the calculator ↗

Eye of the StormElemental · row 4Changed

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Gives you a 33% chance to gain the Focused Casting effect that lasts for 6 sec after being the victim of a melee or ranged critical strike. The Focused Casting effect prevents you from losing casting time when taking damage.

Elemental · row 4

FOREVER · RANK 1

Gives your Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Lava Burst spells a 23% chance to not lose casting time when you take damage.

15 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks

Inspect Eye of the Storm in the calculator ↗

EarthboundElemental · row 4New

CLASSIC · RANK 1

No matching talent in this Classic comparison.

FOREVER · RANK 1

Your Earthbind Totem Immobilizes nearby targets for 5 sec when cast.

15 earlier-tree points · 1 rank

Inspect Earthbound in the calculator ↗

Elemental ReachElemental · row 5Changed

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Increases the range of your Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning spells by 3 yards.

Elemental · row 5

FOREVER · RANK 1

Increases the range of your Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, Fire Nova, and Lava Burst spells by 3 yards and reduces the cooldown of Totemic Projection by 10 sec.

20 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks

Inspect Elemental Reach in the calculator ↗

Lava BurstElemental · row 5New

CLASSIC · RANK 1

No matching talent in this Classic comparison.

FOREVER · RANK 1

You hurl molten lava at the target, dealing 113 to 145 Fire damage. If your Flame Shock is on the target, Lava Burst deals 20% increased damage.

20 earlier-tree points · 1 rank

Inspect Lava Burst in the calculator ↗

Lightning OverloadElemental · row 5New

CLASSIC · RANK 1

No matching talent in this Classic comparison.

FOREVER · RANK 1

Gives your Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning spells a 3% chance to cast a second, similar spell on the same target at no additional cost that causes half damage and no threat.

Requires Elemental Alacrity · 20 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks

Inspect Lightning Overload in the calculator ↗

Elemental FuryElemental · row 6Changed

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Searing, Magma, and Fire Nova Totems and your Fire, Frost, and Nature spells by 100%.

Elemental · row 5

FOREVER · RANK 1

Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Searing and Magma Totems and your Fire, Frost, and Nature spells by 20%.

Requires Lightning Overload · 25 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks

Inspect Elemental Fury in the calculator ↗

Elemental MasteryElemental · row 7Changed

CLASSIC · RANK 1

When activated, this spell gives your next Fire, Frost, or Nature damage spell a 100% critical strike chance and reduces the mana cost by 100%.

Elemental · row 7

FOREVER · RANK 1

Gain mastery over Fire and Lightning, reducing the cast time of Lightning Bolt and Lava Burst by 0.5 sec, and removing the cooldown from Chain Lightning. Lasts 15 sec.

Requires Lava Burst · 30 earlier-tree points · 1 rank

Inspect Elemental Mastery in the calculator ↗

Earth's GraspEnhancement · row 1Moved

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Increases the health of your Stoneclaw Totem by 25% and the radius of your Earthbind Totem by 10%.

Elemental · row 2

FOREVER · RANK 1

Increases the health of your Stoneclaw Totem by 25% and the radius of your Earthbind Totem by 10%.

0 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks

Inspect Earth's Grasp in the calculator ↗

Thundering StrikesEnhancement · row 1Changed

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Improves your chance to get a critical strike with your weapon attacks by 1%.

Enhancement · row 2

FOREVER · RANK 1

Improves your chance to get a critical strike with all spells and attacks by 1%.

0 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks

Inspect Thundering Strikes in the calculator ↗

Ancestral KnowledgeEnhancement · row 1Changed

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Increases your maximum Mana by 1%.

Enhancement · row 1

FOREVER · RANK 1

Increases your Intellect by 2%.

0 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks

Inspect Ancestral Knowledge in the calculator ↗

Guardian TotemsEnhancement · row 2Unchanged

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Increases the amount of damage reduced by your Stoneskin Totem and Windwall Totem by 10% and reduces the cooldown of your Grounding Totem by 1 sec.

Enhancement · row 2

FOREVER · RANK 1

Increases the amount of damage reduced by your Stoneskin Totem and Windwall Totem by 10% and reduces the cooldown of your Grounding Totem by 1 sec.

5 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks

Inspect Guardian Totems in the calculator ↗

Mental DexterityEnhancement · row 2New

CLASSIC · RANK 1

No matching talent in this Classic comparison.

FOREVER · RANK 1

Increases your Attack Power by an amount equal to 33% of your Intellect.

5 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks

Inspect Mental Dexterity in the calculator ↗

Improved Ghost WolfEnhancement · row 2Changed

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Reduces the cast time of your Ghost Wolf spell by 1 sec.

Enhancement · row 2

FOREVER · RANK 1

Reduces the cast time of your Ghost Wolf spell by 1.0 sec, and Ghost Wolf may be used indoors.

5 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks

Inspect Improved Ghost Wolf in the calculator ↗

Improved Lightning ShieldEnhancement · row 2Unchanged

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Increases the damage done by your Lightning Shield orbs by 5%.

Enhancement · row 2

FOREVER · RANK 1

Increases the damage done by your Lightning Shield orbs by 5%.

5 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks

Inspect Improved Lightning Shield in the calculator ↗

Elemental WeaponsEnhancement · row 3Changed

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Increases the melee attack power bonus of your Rockbiter Weapon by 7%, your Windfury Weapon effect by 13% and increases the damage caused by your Flametongue Weapon and Frostbrand Weapon by 5%.

Enhancement · row 5

FOREVER · RANK 1

Increases the melee attack power bonus of your Rockbiter Weapon by 7%, your Windfury Weapon effect by 13% and increases the damage caused by your Flametongue Weapon and Frostbrand Weapon by 5%.

10 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks

Inspect Elemental Weapons in the calculator ↗

Shamanistic FocusEnhancement · row 3New

CLASSIC · RANK 1

No matching talent in this Classic comparison.

FOREVER · RANK 1

Reduces the mana cost of your Shock and Lightning Shield spells by 45%.

10 earlier-tree points · 1 rank

Inspect Shamanistic Focus in the calculator ↗

AnticipationEnhancement · row 3Changed

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Increases your chance to dodge by an additional 1%.

Enhancement · row 3

FOREVER · RANK 1

Increases your chance to dodge by an additional 2%.

10 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks

Inspect Anticipation in the calculator ↗

ToughnessEnhancement · row 4Changed

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Increases your armor value from items by 2%.

Enhancement · row 4

FOREVER · RANK 1

Increases your Stamina by 2%.

15 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks

Inspect Toughness in the calculator ↗

FlurryEnhancement · row 4Changed

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Increases your attack speed by 10% for your next 3 swings after dealing a critical strike.

Enhancement · row 4

FOREVER · RANK 1

Increases your attack speed by 5% for your next 3 swings after dealing a melee critical strike.

Requires Mental Dexterity · 15 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks

Inspect Flurry in the calculator ↗

StormstrikeEnhancement · row 4Changed

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Gives you an extra attack. In addition, the next 2 sources of Nature damage dealt to the target are increased by 20%. Lasts 12 sec.

Enhancement · row 7

FOREVER · RANK 1

Instantly strike for normal weapon damage and increase the damage you deal to the target with your next Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, or Earth Shock spell by 20% for 12 sec.

15 earlier-tree points · 1 rank

Inspect Stormstrike in the calculator ↗

Spirit WeaponsEnhancement · row 5Changed

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Gives a chance to parry enemy melee attacks.

Enhancement · row 5

FOREVER · RANK 1

Gives a chance to parry enemy melee attacks, reduces all threat generated by your attacks by 30% while Rockbiter Weapon is not active, and increases all threat generated by 30% while Rockbiter Weapon is active.

20 earlier-tree points · 1 rank

Inspect Spirit Weapons in the calculator ↗

Mental QuicknessEnhancement · row 5New

CLASSIC · RANK 1

No matching talent in this Classic comparison.

FOREVER · RANK 1

Increases your spell damage and healing by up to 15% of your Intellect.

20 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks

Inspect Mental Quickness in the calculator ↗

Improved StormstrikeEnhancement · row 5New

CLASSIC · RANK 1

No matching talent in this Classic comparison.

FOREVER · RANK 1

When you Stormstrike, you have a 50% chance to gain 50% mana regeneration while casting spells for 15 sec, and Stormstrike's cooldown has a 50% chance to reset each time you Dodge or Parry.

Requires Stormstrike · 20 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks

Inspect Improved Stormstrike in the calculator ↗

Maelstrom WeaponEnhancement · row 6New

CLASSIC · RANK 1

No matching talent in this Classic comparison.

FOREVER · RANK 1

When you deal damage with a melee attack, you have a chance to reduce the cast time and Mana cost of your next Lightning Bolt spell by 4%. Stacks up to 5 times. Lasts 30 sec.

25 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks

Inspect Maelstrom Weapon in the calculator ↗

Rage of the FarseerEnhancement · row 7New

CLASSIC · RANK 1

No matching talent in this Classic comparison.

FOREVER · RANK 1

Increases your attack speed by 30% for 25 sec.

Requires Mental Quickness · 30 earlier-tree points · 1 rank

Inspect Rage of the Farseer in the calculator ↗

Improved Healing WaveRestoration · row 1Unchanged

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Reduces the casting time of your Healing Wave spell by 0.1 sec.

Restoration · row 1

FOREVER · RANK 1

Reduces the casting time of your Healing Wave spell by 0.1 sec.

0 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks

Inspect Improved Healing Wave in the calculator ↗

Tidal FocusRestoration · row 1Changed

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Reduces the Mana cost of your healing spells by 1%.

Restoration · row 1

FOREVER · RANK 1

Reduces the Mana cost of your healing spells by 1% and improves your chance to hit by 1%.

0 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks

Inspect Tidal Focus in the calculator ↗

MindfulnessRestoration · row 2New

CLASSIC · RANK 1

No matching talent in this Classic comparison.

FOREVER · RANK 1

Allows 17% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting.

5 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks

Inspect Mindfulness in the calculator ↗

Natural GraceRestoration · row 2Changed

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Reduces the threat generated by your healing spells by 5%.

Restoration · row 3

FOREVER · RANK 1

Reduces the threat generated by your spells by 5%.

5 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks

Inspect Natural Grace in the calculator ↗

Totemic FocusRestoration · row 2Changed

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Reduces the Mana cost of your totems by 5%.

Restoration · row 2

FOREVER · RANK 1

Reduces the Mana cost of your totems and any spells that summon or move them by 5%.

5 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks

Inspect Totemic Focus in the calculator ↗

Improved ReincarnationRestoration · row 2Changed

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Reduces the cooldown of your Reincarnation spell by 10 min and increases the amount of health and mana you reincarnate with by an additional 10%.

Restoration · row 2

FOREVER · RANK 1

Reduces the cooldown of your Reincarnation spell by 10 min, increases your maximum health by 2%, and increases the amount of health and Mana you reincarnate with by an additional 10%.

5 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks

Inspect Improved Reincarnation in the calculator ↗

Ancestral HealingRestoration · row 3Changed

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Increases your target's armor value by 8% for 15 sec after getting a critical effect from one of your healing spells.

Restoration · row 2

FOREVER · RANK 1

Increases your target's armor value by 8% for 15 sec after getting a critical effect from one of your healing spells.

10 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks

Inspect Ancestral Healing in the calculator ↗

Healing FocusRestoration · row 3Changed

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Gives you a 14% chance to avoid interruption caused by damage while casting any healing spell.

Restoration · row 3

FOREVER · RANK 1

Gives your healing spells a 23% chance to not lose casting time when you take damage.

10 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks

Inspect Healing Focus in the calculator ↗

Water ShieldRestoration · row 3New

CLASSIC · RANK 1

No matching talent in this Classic comparison.

FOREVER · RANK 1

The caster is surrounded by 3 globes of water. When a spell, melee, or ranged attack hits the caster or when one of the caster's spells gets a critical result, 2% of maximum mana is restored to the caster, expending one water globe. Only one globe will activate every few seconds. Lasts 10 min. Only one Elemental Shield can be active on the Shaman at any one time.

10 earlier-tree points · 1 rank

Inspect Water Shield in the calculator ↗

Tidal MasteryRestoration · row 4Changed

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Increases the critical effect chance of your healing and lightning spells by 1%.

Restoration · row 4

FOREVER · RANK 1

Increases the critical effect chance of your healing spells by 1%.

15 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks

Inspect Tidal Mastery in the calculator ↗

Restorative TotemsRestoration · row 4Changed

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Increases the effect of your Mana Spring and Healing Stream Totems by 5%.

Restoration · row 4

FOREVER · RANK 1

Increases the effect of your Mana Spring Totem by 5% and increases the effect of your Healing Stream Totem by 10%.

15 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks

Inspect Restorative Totems in the calculator ↗

Mana Tide TotemRestoration · row 4Changed

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Summons a Mana Tide Totem with 5 health at the feet of the caster for 12 sec that restores 170 mana every 3 seconds to group members within 20 yards.

Restoration · row 7

FOREVER · RANK 1

Summons a Mana Tide Totem with 5 health at the feet of the caster for 12 sec that restores 88 mana every 3 seconds to group members within 30 yards.

15 earlier-tree points · 1 rank

Inspect Mana Tide Totem in the calculator ↗

Healing WayRestoration · row 5Changed

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Your Healing Wave spells have a 33% chance to increase the effect of subsequent Healing Wave spells on that target by 6% for 15 sec. This effect will stack up to 3 times.

Restoration · row 5

FOREVER · RANK 1

Increases the amount healed by your Healing Wave spell by 8%.

20 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks

Inspect Healing Way in the calculator ↗

Nature's SwiftnessRestoration · row 5Unchanged

CLASSIC · RANK 1

When activated, your next Nature spell with a casting time less than 10 sec. becomes an instant cast spell.

Restoration · row 5

FOREVER · RANK 1

When activated, your next Nature spell with a casting time less than 10 sec. becomes an instant cast spell.

20 earlier-tree points · 1 rank

Inspect Nature's Swiftness in the calculator ↗

PurificationRestoration · row 6Unchanged

CLASSIC · RANK 1

Increases the effectiveness of your healing spells by 2%.

Restoration · row 6

FOREVER · RANK 1

Increases the effectiveness of your healing spells by 2%.

25 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks

Inspect Purification in the calculator ↗

RiptideRestoration · row 7New

CLASSIC · RANK 1

No matching talent in this Classic comparison.

FOREVER · RANK 1

Heals a friendly target for 485 to 533, an additional 445 over 15 sec, and increases the effectiveness of your Chain Heal casts directly on that target by 25%.

Requires Healing Way · 30 earlier-tree points · 1 rank

Inspect Riptide in the calculator ↗

DATED PATCH HISTORY

Recent Shaman changes

Follow updates over time. The talent comparison below shows the current differences from Classic.

All Shaman updates →

30Oct2026

Reviewed server hotfix reference

October 30 class hotfixes: rebuilt trees, revised spells

30 October 2026

Changes since our previous class snapshot; some predate October 30.

3 changed

ClassesTalentsSpellbook

Shaman

3 abilities

Eye of the Storm
Changed
Now describes a 70% maximum chance to avoid losing cast time when damaged, rather than a 70% reduction in pushback, for Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning and Lava Burst.
Compare changed tooltip text
Previous wording
Eye of the StormMaximum rank 3Row 4 · column 2
Reduces the pushback suffered from damaging attacks while casting Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Lava Burst by 70%.
1. Rank 1 Reduces the pushback suffered from damaging attacks while casting Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Lava Burst by 23%.
2. Rank 2 Reduces the pushback suffered from damaging attacks while casting Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Lava Burst by 47%.
3. Rank 3 Reduces the pushback suffered from damaging attacks while casting Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Lava Burst by 70%.
Current wording
Eye of the StormMaximum rank 3Row 4 · column 2
Gives your Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Lava Burst spells a 70% chance to not lose casting time when you take damage.
1. Rank 1 Gives your Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Lava Burst spells a 23% chance to not lose casting time when you take damage.
2. Rank 2 Gives your Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Lava Burst spells a 47% chance to not lose casting time when you take damage.
3. Rank 3 Gives your Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Lava Burst spells a 70% chance to not lose casting time when you take damage.
Healing Focus
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The tooltip describes protection against losing cast time when damaged for healing spells.
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Healing FocusMaximum rank 3Row 3 · column 2
Gives you a 70% chance to avoid interruption caused by damage while casting any healing spell.
1. Rank 1 Gives you a 23% chance to avoid interruption caused by damage while casting any healing spell.
2. Rank 2 Gives you a 47% chance to avoid interruption caused by damage while casting any healing spell.
3. Rank 3 Gives you a 70% chance to avoid interruption caused by damage while casting any healing spell.
Current wording
Healing FocusMaximum rank 3Row 3 · column 2
Gives your healing spells a 70% chance to not lose casting time when you take damage.
1. Rank 1 Gives your healing spells a 23% chance to not lose casting time when you take damage.
2. Rank 2 Gives your healing spells a 47% chance to not lose casting time when you take damage.
3. Rank 3 Gives your healing spells a 70% chance to not lose casting time when you take damage.
Lava Burst
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Rank 3 gains 20% extra damage against your Flame Shock target instead of 53%.
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Lava BurstRank 3Learned at level 50
230 Mana · 30 yd range
2.5 sec cast · 10 sec cooldown
You hurl molten lava at the target, dealing 179 to 229 Fire damage. If your Flame Shock is on the target, Lava Burst deals 53% increased damage.
Current wording
Lava BurstRank 3Learned at level 50
230 Mana · 30 yd range
2.5 sec cast · 10 sec cooldown
You hurl molten lava at the target, dealing 179 to 229 Fire damage. If your Flame Shock is on the target, Lava Burst deals 20% increased damage.

26Oct2026

Official development notes

The final racial tuning pass

26 October 2026

Races

Dwarf

Earth Fury is removed. Artisan’s Precision adds 1% hit chance for spells and attacks.

Tauren

Plainsrunning stacks at 2%, up to 60%, and no longer improves mounted speed. Endurance supplies 5% Health without its former extra combat modifiers.

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THE CLASS, EXPLAINED

SHAMAN · Class guide

WoW Forever Shaman: choose the toolkit before you choose the spec

Enhancement, Elemental, Restoration and small-group tanking share the same Shaman utility. Decide whether the totems, mana and attention they require fit your main.

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WoW Forever Shaman: Is It Worth Maining?

0:00 · Is Shaman for you? ↗0:36 · What a Shaman is ↗1:00 · The toolkit every spec keeps ↗1:52 · The cost ↗2:09 · What Forever fixes ↗3:14 · Leveling alone ↗4:12 · Enhancement ↗5:33 · Elemental ↗6:18 · Elemental: the beta verdict ↗7:17 · Restoration ↗8:37 · Dungeons, Windfury and tanking ↗9:48 · PvP ↗10:36 · Raids ↗11:22 · Races ↗12:06 · Professions ↗12:31 · Who it's for ↗

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Shaman FAQ

What roles can Shaman play?

Healer, Damage. Choose a specialization and inspect its talents for the details.

What armor can Shaman wear?

Leather → Mail from level 40. The class facts use the existing reviewed planner proficiency rules.

Which races can be a Shaman?

Orc (Horde), Tauren (Horde), Troll (Horde), Skyborne (Windshaper) (Horde), Dwarf (Alliance).

When do base talent points begin?

The base budget starts with one point at level 10 and reaches 51 at level 60. The Talented Legacy bonus is configured separately in the talent planner.

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Spells at level 1

Dungeons in range

Blood Fury

Hardiness

Command

Shatter Curse

War Stomp

Endurance

Cultivation

Plainsrunning

Berserking

Regeneration

Beast Slaying

Rapid Regeneration

Walk on Air

Skysight

Elemental Insight

Wind Blessed

Find Treasure

Stoneform

Artisan's Precision

Big Game Hunter

Alliance

Horde

Your saved Shaman builds

High Alert

Well Rested

Talented

Thrill of Adventure

Field Guide

Frequent Flier

Field Medicine

For Great Honor

Gourmand

Permanence

The Quick and the Dead

Reagent Economy

Reinforce

Diplomat

Master Chef

Working Overtime

Bartering

Dedicated Study

Bountiful Harvest

Performance Bonus

Luremaster

Dungeons and raids

Classes

Crafting

PvP

Other

Lightning Bolt · Rank 1

Chain Lightning · Rank 1

Totemic Projection

Ghost Wolf

Compared with Classic

Shaman

Eye of the Storm

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Healing Focus

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Lava Burst

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Dwarf

Tauren

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