WoW Forever Elemental Shaman Guide
DamageCaster
Damage
Caster3 new, 3 renamed or reworked, 6 changed and 1 removed talents since Classic; the 31-point talent stays Lightning Mastery.
Reduces the mana cost of your Shock, Lightning Bolt, and Chain Lightning spells by 2%.
Reduces the mana cost of your Shock, Lightning Bolt, and Chain Lightning spells by 10%.
2/5
Increases the damage done by your Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Earth Shock spells by 1%.
Increases the damage done by your Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Earth Shock spells by 5%.
5/5
Your Critical Strikes with direct damage spells increase your chance to get a Critical Strike with melee attacks by 3% for 10 sec.
Your Critical Strikes with direct damage spells increase your chance to get a Critical Strike with melee attacks by 9% for 10 sec.
Reduces the cooldown of your Shock spells by 0.2 sec.
Reduces the cooldown of your Shock spells by 1 sec.
Reduces the cast time of your Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning spells by 0.17 sec.
Reduces the cast time of your Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning spells by 0.5 sec.
Increases the damage done by your Fire Totems and by your Flame Shock and Fire Nova spells by 5%, as well as increases the duration of your Flame Shock spell by 3 sec.
Increases the damage done by your Fire Totems and by your Flame Shock and Fire Nova spells by 15%, as well as increases the duration of your Flame Shock spell by 9 sec.
3/3
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%.
Reduces damage taken from Fire, Frost, and Nature effects by 3%.
Reduces damage taken from Fire, Frost, and Nature effects by 10%.
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.
Increases the damage done by your Fire Nova spell by 20% and reduces its cooldown by 4 sec, and increases the duration of your Magma Totem by 20 sec.
Gives your Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning spells a 23% chance to not lose casting time when you take damage.
Gives your Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning spells a 70% chance to not lose casting time when you take damage.
Your Earthbind Totem Immobilizes nearby targets for 5 sec when cast.
Increases the range of your Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Fire Nova spells by 3 yards.
Increases the range of your Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Fire Nova spells by 6 yards.
Increases the critical strike chance of your Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning spells by 5%.
Gives your Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning spells a 10% chance to cast a second, similar spell on the same target at no additional cost that causes half damage and no threat.
Gives your Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning spells a 30% chance to cast a second, similar spell on the same target at no additional cost that causes half damage and no threat.
Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Searing and Magma Totems and your Fire, Frost, and Nature spells by 20%.
Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Searing and Magma Totems and your Fire, Frost, and Nature spells by 100%.
Gain mastery over Lightning, reducing the cast time of your Lightning Bolt spell by 0.5 sec, and removing the cooldown from your Chain Lightning spell. Lasts 15 sec.
“Elemental Shaman” means most of your 51 talent points go into Elemental Combat. Forever keeps Classic’s three open trees, so you can mix them.
Archived community build
Elemental, with Restoration points
Elemental Combat 10Restoration 11
Talents it takes
- ConvectionConvectionElemental Combat · tier 1 · max rank 5
Reduces the mana cost of your Shock, Lightning Bolt, and Chain Lightning spells by 2%.
Reduces the mana cost of your Shock, Lightning Bolt, and Chain Lightning spells by 10%.
2/5 - ConcussionConcussionElemental Combat · tier 1 · max rank 5
Increases the damage done by your Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Earth Shock spells by 1%.
Increases the damage done by your Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Earth Shock spells by 5%.
5/5 - Call of FlameCall of FlameElemental Combat · tier 2 · max rank 3
Increases the damage done by your Fire Totems and by your Flame Shock and Fire Nova spells by 5%, as well as increases the duration of your Flame Shock spell by 3 sec.
Increases the damage done by your Fire Totems and by your Flame Shock and Fire Nova spells by 15%, as well as increases the duration of your Flame Shock spell by 9 sec.
3/3 - Improved Healing WaveImproved Healing WaveRestoration · tier 1 · max rank 5
Reduces the casting time of your Healing Wave spell by 0.1 sec.
Reduces the casting time of your Healing Wave spell by 0.5 sec.
5/5 - Tidal FocusTidal FocusRestoration · tier 1 · max rank 5
Reduces the Mana cost of your healing spells by 1% and improves your chance to hit by 1%.
Reduces the Mana cost of your healing spells by 5% and improves your chance to hit by 5%.
2/5 - MindfulnessMindfulnessRestoration · tier 2 · max rank 3★ New in Forever
Allows 17% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting.
Allows 50% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting.
3/3 - Water ShieldWater ShieldRestoration · tier 3 · max rank 1★ New in Forever
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.
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Ten points in Elemental and eleven in Restoration. The Restoration points are the level 20 build’s: Improved Healing Wave, Mindfulness to keep half your Mana regeneration while casting, Tidal Focus and Water Shield. The ten new ones are Concussion for Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning and Earth Shock damage, Call of Flame for Flame Shock and Fire Totems, and two points of Convection for cheaper spells.
Posted by Lucenia on Wowhead, .
31-point talent · level 40
Lightning MasteryGain mastery over Lightning, reducing the cast time of your Lightning Bolt spell by 0.5 sec, and removing the cooldown from your Chain Lightning spell. Lasts 15 sec.
Key abilities
- Lightning BoltRank 1 · level 1Cost 15 ManaCast time 1.5 sec
Casts a bolt of lightning at the target for 15 to 17 Nature damage.
1 - Flame ShockRank 1 · level 10Cost 55 ManaCast time instantCooldown 6 sec
Instantly sears the target with fire, causing 25 Fire damage immediately and 28 Fire damage over 12 sec.
10 - Fire NovaRank 1 · level 12Cost 65 ManaCast time instantCooldown 10 sec
Instantly inflicts 30 to 36 fire damage to enemies within 10 yd of your active Fire totem.
12 - Chain LightningRank 1 · level 32Cost 245 ManaCast time 2.5 secCooldown 6 sec
Hurls a lightning bolt at the enemy, dealing 201 to 229 Nature damage and then jumping to additional nearby enemies. Each jump reduces the damage by 30%. Affects 3 total targets.
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More builds with most points in Elemental Combat
- Elemental, with Restoration pointsRestoration 11level 20 · Lucenia · WowheadOpen in the talent calculator →
Historical beta examples, checked for valid points against the current tree. They have not been revalidated as live leveling or endgame recommendations.
Leveling a Elemental Shaman: 1 to 60
When each tier opens with every point in Elemental Combat, when the build takes its talents, when the trainer teaches the key abilities, the best weapon to pick up every few levels, and what the world opens at each level: camping, the new dungeons, Dual Specialization and the raids.
Elemental Shaman: what each level brings
Drag the level: trainer ranks, the talent point, the best gear, mounts and dungeons of that level, for the race and professions picked above.
That is not a Shaman link from the talent calculator.
A character has two professions: drop one before picking another.
- Chain LightningWindfury Totem
- Razorfen Downs
- Sentry Totem
Trainer at level 30
Coming up
Talent points
21 of 51 points to spend
Following Elemental, with Restoration points by Lucenia, Wowhead (posted for level 30).
The source gives this build without a pick order, so none is made up here. By level 30 it holds:
Open this build in the WoW Forever Talent Calculator
Next tier of Elemental Combat opens at level 35 with every point in the tree.
Best gear at level 30
- Fallen Dragon's ScepterWeapon · from level 27
- Filigreed Flame CircletHead · from level 25
- Stygian Bone AmuletNeck · from level 29
- Moonlit AmiceShoulder · from level 30
- Windsong DrapeBack · from level 26
- Flame GownChest · from level 22
- Spidertank OilragWrist · from level 29
- Oilrag HandwrapsHands · from level 27
- Skycaller's Leather BeltWaist · from level 30
- Flame LeggingsLegs · from level 25
- Fiery SlippersFeet · from level 30
- Minor Channeling RingFinger · from level 19
Top pick per slot by the BiS list's default weights for this path.
Elemental Shaman BiS list at level 30 · WoW Forever Shaman weapons by level
World at level 30
Dungeons in your range
Racials
Pick a race above to see its racials.
Camp objects of your professions
Pick up to 2 professions above.
Trainer levels: current Forever client, build 1.60.1.70888. Gear: the BiS list's weights and the weapon planner's upgrade path, with quests, dungeons, vendors and crafted items only. Training costs and the level a profession tier opens at are not in the client data, so neither is shown.
Levels 1–9
- 1StoneformStoneformDwarf
Removes and grants immunity to Bleed, Poison and Disease effects, and reduces Physical damage taken by 10%, for 8 sec; 3 min cooldown
Find TreasureFind TreasureDwarfShows nearby treasure on the minimap and can stay active alongside other tracking abilities
Artisan's PrecisionArtisan's PrecisionDwarf+1% hit chance with spells and attacks
Big Game HunterBig Game HunterDwarf+5% damage against Beasts
Blood FuryBlood FuryOrc+10% Attack Power and Spell Power for 15 sec; 2 min cooldown
Shatter CurseShatter CurseOrcRemoves all Curses and Banes, and reduces magic damage taken by 5% for 8 sec; 3 min cooldown
CommandCommandOrc+5% damage for Hunter pets and Warlock demons
HardinessHardinessOrcStuns on you last 20% shorter
War StompWar StompTaurenStuns up to 5 enemies within 8 yd for 2 sec; 90 sec cooldown
PlainsrunningPlainsrunningTaurenEvery 5 sec you keep moving adds 2% movement speed, up to +60%; taking damage or standing still wears it down. Does not increase mounted speed
CultivationCultivationTaurenGrow a copy of a nearby herb that anyone can gather without Herbalism; once per herb
EnduranceEnduranceTauren+5% maximum Health
BerserkingBerserkingTroll+10% attack and casting speed for 15 sec; 3 min cooldown
Rapid RegenerationRapid RegenerationTrollRestore 50% of your maximum Health over 6 sec; moving, acting or taking damage cancels it; 3 min cooldown
RegenerationRegenerationTroll+20% Health regeneration; 20% of it continues in combat
Beast SlayingBeast SlayingTroll+5% damage against Beasts
Walk on AirWalk on AirSkyborne (Windshaper)Glide down through the air for 10 sec, steering as you go; 90 sec cooldown (2 min until October 15)
Wind BlessedWind BlessedSkyborne (Windshaper)+2% spell, melee and ranged Haste (3% from October 15 until October 26; 1% before that)
Elemental InsightElemental InsightSkyborne (Windshaper)+5% damage against Elementals
SkysightSkysightSkyborne (Windshaper)+15% movement speed for 15 sec; 2 min cooldown. Using it at an elemental convergence also grants Charged for 1 hour: while Charged the bonus is +30% movement speed, and Charged persists through death and is removed when you enter a raid. Could be cast while moving since October 15; until October 26 it was +10% movement and mounted speed for 15 min at a convergence or 30 sec elsewhere
Lightning BoltLightning BoltRank 1 · level 1Cost 15 ManaCast time 1.5 secCasts a bolt of lightning at the target for 15 to 17 Nature damage.
- 4First camp questFirst camp quest: Eric Brighthammer, Dun Morogh (46.6, 53.8)First camp quest: Brakk, Durotar (52.0, 47.2)First camp quest: Kaga Wildhoof, Mulgore (46.2, 67.2)First camp quest: Brakk, Durotar (52.0, 47.2)First camp quest: Raan Wildwind, Zephras Isle (41.6, 44.8)Mana WellAlchemy 20Sharpening WheelBlacksmithing 20Enchanted LuteEnchanting 20Reagent BotEngineering 20Incense CandleHerbalism 20Camp TentLeatherworking 20LodestoneMining 20Camp ChairSkinning 20Faction BannerTailoring 20Basic CampfireCooking 1First Aid KitFirst Aid 20Fish BowlFishing 20
- 8Balanced QuarterstaffBalanced QuarterstaffItem Level 13Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff15 - 24 DamageSpeed 2.20(8.9 damage per second)+2 Stamina+2 SpiritBalanced Quarterstaff
The client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
Balanced QuarterstaffItem Level 13Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff15 - 24 DamageSpeed 2.20(8.9 damage per second)+2 Stamina+2 SpiritBalanced QuarterstaffThe client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
Balanced QuarterstaffItem Level 13Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff15 - 24 DamageSpeed 2.20(8.9 damage per second)+2 Stamina+2 SpiritThe client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
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Levels 10–19
- 10First talent pointConvectionConvectionElemental Combat · tier 1 · max rank 5
Reduces the mana cost of your Shock, Lightning Bolt, and Chain Lightning spells by 2%.
Reduces the mana cost of your Shock, Lightning Bolt, and Chain Lightning spells by 10%.
Flame ShockFlame ShockRank 1 · level 10Cost 55 ManaCast time instantCooldown 6 secInstantly sears the target with fire, causing 25 Fire damage immediately and 28 Fire damage over 12 sec.
- 12ConcussionConcussionElemental Combat · tier 1 · max rank 5
Increases the damage done by your Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Earth Shock spells by 1%.
Increases the damage done by your Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Earth Shock spells by 5%.
Fire NovaFire NovaRank 1 · level 12Cost 65 ManaCast time instantCooldown 10 secInstantly inflicts 30 to 36 fire damage to enemies within 10 yd of your active Fire totem.
- 13Staff of OrgrimmarStaff of OrgrimmarItem Level 18Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff31 - 47 DamageSpeed 3.30(11.8 damage per second)+4 Intellect+2 SpiritStaff of Orgrimmar
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
Staff of OrgrimmarItem Level 18Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff31 - 47 DamageSpeed 3.30(11.8 damage per second)+4 Intellect+2 SpiritDungeon: Hall of ThanesThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
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- 15Tier 2 opensDungeon: Ruins of Lordaeron
- 17Call of FlameCall of FlameElemental Combat · tier 2 · max rank 3
Increases the damage done by your Fire Totems and by your Flame Shock and Fire Nova spells by 5%, as well as increases the duration of your Flame Shock spell by 3 sec.
Increases the damage done by your Fire Totems and by your Flame Shock and Fire Nova spells by 15%, as well as increases the duration of your Flame Shock spell by 9 sec.
- 18Emberstone StaffEmberstone StaffItem Level 23Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff47 - 71 DamageSpeed 3.00(19.7 damage per second)+5 Stamina+8 Intellect+5 SpiritRequires Level 18
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
- 19Crescent StaffCrescent StaffItem Level 24Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff47 - 71 DamageSpeed 2.90(20.3 damage per second)+7 Stamina+7 Intellect+7 SpiritCrescent Staff
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
Crescent StaffItem Level 24Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff47 - 71 DamageSpeed 2.90(20.3 damage per second)+7 Stamina+7 Intellect+7 SpiritThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
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Levels 20–29
- 20Tier 3 opens
- 24Rod of the SleepwalkerRod of the SleepwalkerItem Level 29Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff53 - 80 DamageSpeed 2.80(23.8 damage per second)+11 Intellect+10 SpiritRequires Level 24Equip: Reduces the hit chance of Sleep effects against you by 5%.Dungeon: Excavation Site: Wetlands
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
- 25Tier 4 opens
- 27Fallen Dragon's ScepterFallen Dragon's ScepterItem Level 32Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff72 - 109 DamageSpeed 3.40(26.6 damage per second)+11 Intellect+13 SpiritFallen Dragon's Scepter
The client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
Fallen Dragon's ScepterItem Level 32Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff72 - 109 DamageSpeed 3.40(26.6 damage per second)+11 Intellect+13 SpiritFallen Dragon's ScepterThe client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
Fallen Dragon's ScepterItem Level 32Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff72 - 109 DamageSpeed 3.40(26.6 damage per second)+11 Intellect+13 SpiritThe client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
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Levels 30–39
- 30Tier 5 opens
- 32Chain LightningChain LightningRank 1 · level 32Cost 245 ManaCast time 2.5 secCooldown 6 sec
Hurls a lightning bolt at the enemy, dealing 201 to 229 Nature damage and then jumping to additional nearby enemies. Each jump reduces the damage by 30%. Affects 3 total targets.
- 35Tier 6 opensGreatstaff of the NecrokhansGreatstaff of the NecrokhansGreatstaff of the NecrokhansItem Level 42Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff89 - 134 DamageSpeed 3.00(37.2 damage per second)+16 Stamina+12 Intellect+6 SpiritRequires Level 35Greatstaff of the NecrokhansGreatstaff of the NecrokhansItem Level 42Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff89 - 134 DamageSpeed 3.00(37.2 damage per second)+16 Stamina+12 Intellect+6 SpiritRequires Level 35Dungeon: The Drowned CityGreatstaff of the NecrokhansItem Level 42Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff89 - 134 DamageSpeed 3.00(37.2 damage per second)+16 Stamina+12 Intellect+6 SpiritRequires Level 35
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Levels 40–49
- 4031-point talentLightning MasteryLightning MasteryElemental Combat · tier 7 · max rank 1Formerly Elemental Mastery
Gain mastery over Lightning, reducing the cast time of your Lightning Bolt spell by 0.5 sec, and removing the cooldown from your Chain Lightning spell. Lasts 15 sec.
Dual SpecializationDungeon: Krol’dok Stronghold - 45Radiant StaffRadiant StaffRadiant StaffItem Level 50Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff83 - 125 DamageSpeed 2.40(43.3 damage per second)+19 Stamina+19 IntellectRequires Level 45Radiant StaffRadiant StaffItem Level 50Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff83 - 125 DamageSpeed 2.40(43.3 damage per second)+19 Stamina+19 IntellectRequires Level 45Radiant StaffItem Level 50Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff83 - 125 DamageSpeed 2.40(43.3 damage per second)+19 Stamina+19 IntellectRequires Level 45
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Levels 50–60
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- 56Guiding Stave of WisdomGuiding Stave of WisdomItem Level 59Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff133 - 200 DamageSpeed 3.30(50.5 damage per second)+11 Stamina+10 Spirit+10 Frost ResistanceRequires Level 54Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 53.Guiding Stave of Wisdom
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Guiding Stave of WisdomItem Level 59Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff133 - 200 DamageSpeed 3.30(50.5 damage per second)+11 Stamina+10 Spirit+10 Frost ResistanceRequires Level 54Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 53.Guiding Stave of WisdomThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Guiding Stave of WisdomItem Level 59Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff133 - 200 DamageSpeed 3.30(50.5 damage per second)+11 Stamina+10 Spirit+10 Frost ResistanceRequires Level 54Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 53.The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
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- 60Hammer of the Twisting NetherHammer of the Twisting NetherItem Level 89Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandMace97 - 181 DamageSpeed 1.90(73.2 damage per second)+8 Stamina+11 IntellectRequires Level 60Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 238.Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec.Hammer of the Twisting Nether
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Hammer of the Twisting NetherItem Level 89Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandMace97 - 181 DamageSpeed 1.90(73.2 damage per second)+8 Stamina+11 IntellectRequires Level 60Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 238.Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec.Hammer of the Twisting NetherThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Hammer of the Twisting NetherItem Level 89Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandMace97 - 181 DamageSpeed 1.90(73.2 damage per second)+8 Stamina+11 IntellectRequires Level 60Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 238.Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec.The first three raidsAll 51 points spentThe game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
Camp objects of your professions
- Alchemy
- Mana WellSkill 20
- FermenterSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Alchemy LaboratorySkill 300 · Blueprint
- Blacksmithing
- Sharpening WheelSkill 20
- AnvilSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Master ForgeSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Enchanting
- Enchanted LuteSkill 20
- Arcane SalvagerSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Arcane ForgeSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Engineering
- Reagent BotSkill 20
- Repair BotSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Anarchist's WorkbenchSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Herbalism
- Incense CandleSkill 20
- GreenhouseSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Seed HybridizerSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Leatherworking
- Camp TentSkill 20
- Tanning RackSkill 125 · Blueprint
- Sewing MachineSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Mining
- LodestoneSkill 20
- Rock GardenSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Molten FoundrySkill 300 · Blueprint
- Skinning
- Camp ChairSkill 20
- Field GuideSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Trapper's WorkbenchSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Tailoring
- Faction BannerSkill 20
- Faction BannerSkill 20
- Spinning WheelSkill 140 · Blueprint
- LoomSkill 300 · Blueprint
- Cooking
- Basic CampfireSkill 1
- Journeyman CampfireSkill 95 · Blueprint
- Expert CampfireSkill 205 · Blueprint
- Cookie's FeastSkill 145 · Blueprint
- Iron OvenSkill 300 · Blueprint
- First Aid
- First Aid KitSkill 20
- Toxin StudySkill 140 · Blueprint
- Plague Doctor's LaboratorySkill 300 · Blueprint
- Fishing
- Fish BowlSkill 20
- Fishing RackSkill 140 · Blueprint
- Fishing HutSkill 300 · Blueprint
Alchemy
Blacksmithing
Enchanting
Engineering
Herbalism
Leatherworking
Skinning
Tailoring
Cooking
First Aid
Fishing
Each profession places its own camp object once you have done the camp quest; the skill is what the client snapshot asks for. Plan a whole camp in the WoW Forever camping planner.
This page gives the talents level by level, not the quests to do; two paid addons plan leveling routes inside the game, compared in Zygor vs RestedXP for WoW Forever (the comparison contains affiliate links).
Key Elemental Shaman abilities
Trainer abilities a Elemental Shaman leans on, with the level they’re taught and what the client snapshot changed.
- Lightning BoltLightning BoltRank 1 · level 1Cost 15 ManaCast time 1.5 sec
Casts a bolt of lightning at the target for 15 to 17 Nature damage.
- Flame ShockFlame ShockRank 1 · level 10Cost 55 ManaCast time instantCooldown 6 sec
Instantly sears the target with fire, causing 25 Fire damage immediately and 28 Fire damage over 12 sec.
- Fire NovaFire NovaRank 1 · level 12Cost 65 ManaCast time instantCooldown 10 sec
Instantly inflicts 30 to 36 fire damage to enemies within 10 yd of your active Fire totem.
- Chain LightningChain LightningRank 1 · level 32Cost 245 ManaCast time 2.5 secCooldown 6 sec
Hurls a lightning bolt at the enemy, dealing 201 to 229 Nature damage and then jumping to additional nearby enemies. Each jump reduces the damage by 30%. Affects 3 total targets.
Elemental Shaman weapons by level
The top Caster pick in each band of ten levels, from quests, dungeons, vendors and crafting.
Levels 1–10
- Balanced QuarterstaffBalanced QuarterstaffItem Level 13Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff15 - 24 DamageSpeed 2.20(8.9 damage per second)+2 Stamina+2 SpiritQuest Return to Valanaar
The client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
- Balanced Quarterstaff
Levels 11–20
- Crescent StaffCrescent StaffItem Level 24Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff47 - 71 DamageSpeed 2.90(20.3 damage per second)+7 Stamina+7 Intellect+7 SpiritQuest Leaders of the Fang · Wailing Caverns · lv 22
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
The client gives no required level: this is the level its quest can be taken at.
- Crescent Staff
Levels 21–30
- Fallen Dragon's ScepterFallen Dragon's ScepterItem Level 32Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff72 - 109 DamageSpeed 3.40(26.6 damage per second)+11 Intellect+13 SpiritQuest Stopping the Cycle
The client gives no required level: placed at its item level minus 5, like most Classic weapons.
- Fallen Dragon's Scepter
Levels 31–40
- Greatstaff of the NecrokhansQuest Khan JehnGreatstaff of the NecrokhansItem Level 42Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff89 - 134 DamageSpeed 3.00(37.2 damage per second)+16 Stamina+12 Intellect+6 SpiritRequires Level 35
- Greatstaff of the Necrokhans
Levels 41–50
- Radiant StaffCrafted EnchantingRadiant StaffItem Level 50Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff83 - 125 DamageSpeed 2.40(43.3 damage per second)+19 Stamina+19 IntellectRequires Level 45
- Radiant Staff
Levels 51–60
- Hammer of the Twisting NetherHammer of the Twisting NetherItem Level 89Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandMace97 - 181 DamageSpeed 1.90(73.2 damage per second)+8 Stamina+11 IntellectRequires Level 60Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 238.Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec.Raid Naxxramas · Kel'Thuzad · 20%
The game client has no stats for this item yet: these are the Classic Era client’s.
- Hammer of the Twisting Nether
Races for a Elemental Shaman
No racial works with a Elemental Combat talent in particular, so any race that can be a Shaman is fine.
Elemental Combat in Forever vs Classic
16 talents in Forever, 15 in Classic.
New 3
- EarthboundEarthboundElemental Combat · tier 4 · max rank 1★ New in Forever
Your Earthbind Totem Immobilizes nearby targets for 5 sec when cast.
- Elemental ReachElemental ReachElemental Combat · tier 5 · max rank 2★ New in Forever
Increases the range of your Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Fire Nova spells by 3 yards.
Increases the range of your Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Fire Nova spells by 6 yards.
- Lightning OverloadLightning OverloadElemental Combat · tier 5 · max rank 3★ New in Forever
Gives your Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning spells a 10% chance to cast a second, similar spell on the same target at no additional cost that causes half damage and no threat.
Gives your Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning spells a 30% chance to cast a second, similar spell on the same target at no additional cost that causes half damage and no threat.
Renamed or reworked 3
- Elemental AlacrityElemental AlacrityElemental Combat · tier 2 · max rank 3Formerly Lightning Mastery
Reduces the cast time of your Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning spells by 0.17 sec.
Reduces the cast time of your Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning spells by 0.5 sec.
Formerly Lightning Mastery; Moved from tier 6; Max rank 5 → 3 - Trial by FireTrial by FireElemental Combat · tier 4 · max rank 2Reworked from Improved Fire Totems
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.
Increases the damage done by your Fire Nova spell by 20% and reduces its cooldown by 4 sec, and increases the duration of your Magma Totem by 20 sec.
Reworked from Improved Fire Totems - Lightning MasteryLightning MasteryElemental Combat · tier 7 · max rank 1Formerly Elemental Mastery
Gain mastery over Lightning, reducing the cast time of your Lightning Bolt spell by 0.5 sec, and removing the cooldown from your Chain Lightning spell. Lasts 15 sec.
Formerly Elemental Mastery
Changed 6
- Elemental DevastationElemental DevastationElemental Combat · tier 2 · max rank 3
Your Critical Strikes with direct damage spells increase your chance to get a Critical Strike with melee attacks by 3% for 10 sec.
Your Critical Strikes with direct damage spells increase your chance to get a Critical Strike with melee attacks by 9% for 10 sec.
Moved from tier 4 - ReverberationReverberationElemental Combat · tier 2 · max rank 5
Reduces the cooldown of your Shock spells by 0.2 sec.
Reduces the cooldown of your Shock spells by 1 sec.
Moved from tier 3 - Call of FlameCall of FlameElemental Combat · tier 2 · max rank 3
Increases the damage done by your Fire Totems and by your Flame Shock and Fire Nova spells by 5%, as well as increases the duration of your Flame Shock spell by 3 sec.
Increases the damage done by your Fire Totems and by your Flame Shock and Fire Nova spells by 15%, as well as increases the duration of your Flame Shock spell by 9 sec.
New spot, same tier - Elemental WardingElemental WardingElemental Combat · tier 3 · max rank 3
Reduces damage taken from Fire, Frost, and Nature effects by 3%.
Reduces damage taken from Fire, Frost, and Nature effects by 10%.
Moved from tier 2 - Call of ThunderCall of ThunderElemental Combat · tier 5 · max rank 1
Increases the critical strike chance of your Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning spells by 5%.
Moved from tier 3; Max rank 5 → 1 - Elemental FuryElemental FuryElemental Combat · tier 6 · max rank 5
Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Searing and Magma Totems and your Fire, Frost, and Nature spells by 20%.
Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Searing and Magma Totems and your Fire, Frost, and Nature spells by 100%.
Moved from tier 5; Max rank 1 → 5
Removed 1
- Storm ReachStorm ReachClassic tier 5 · max rank 2
Not a talent in the Forever client snapshot.
Classic tier 5 · max rank 2
Kept another way 3
- Improved Fire TotemsImproved Fire TotemsClassic tier 4 · max rank 2
Now Trial by Fire
Now Trial by Fire - Elemental MasteryElemental MasteryClassic tier 7 · max rank 1
Now Lightning Mastery
Now Lightning Mastery - Lightning MasteryLightning MasteryClassic tier 6 · max rank 5
Now Elemental Alacrity
Now Elemental Alacrity
Still unconfirmed
- Talents and class abilities use the current calculator data. Weapons and other supporting datasets retain the source builds shown below.
- The community examples below are historical level-30 beta builds, not complete level-60 or live leveling guides.