Elemental Shaman DPS Easy Mode — Battle for Azeroth (BfA) 8.3

This section is intended for players who are new to the game or class, have no intentions of raiding Mythic difficulty, or simply want a more straightforward way to play their specialization without being overwhelmed by the numerous priorities and active abilities that need to be taken into consideration for optimal play.

Elemental is a straightforward specialization that can easily adapt to most situations comfortably. The amount of keybinds required to effectively play this specialization is relatively low, making it a great choice for less seasoned players. In this section we will be focusing on a setup that minimizes the amount of buttons and reactivity necessary without unduly compromising overall damage output.

These choices are optimized for ease of use. Although some talents might offer higher gains when played perfectly, these same talents often result in damage losses when utilized by many players. These talents aim to present the best setup that has very little punishment for unfamiliarity or mistakes.

• Level 15: Earthen Rage
• Level 30: Aftershock
• Level 45: Spirit Wolf
• Level 60: Master of the Elements
• Level 75: Nature's Guardian
• Level 90: Surge of Power
• Level 100: Unlimited Power

1. Intellect
2. Critical Strike
3. Haste
4. Versatility
5. Mastery

1. Keep Flame Shock applied.
2. Use Earth Elemental whenever available.
3. Use Fire Elemental whenever available.
4. Spend Maelstrom on Earth Shock if Maelstrom is 60 or greater.
5. Cast Lava Burst whenever available and Flame Shock is applied to the target.
6. Cast Lightning Bolt as a filler to generate Maelstrom on a single target.
7. Cast Frost Shock as much as necessary when you need to move.

Note that the ideal Elemental Shaman priorities are different for 2-3 and 4+ targets. For actually accurate priority lists for every situation, please refer to the Rotation, Cooldowns, and Abilities page.

1. Use Fire Elemental whenever available.
2. Use Earth Elemental whenever available.
3. Cast Earthquake whenever you have 60+ Maelstrom.
4. Cast Chain Lightning to generate Maelstrom.

Azerite Traits play an important role for Elemental Shamans. This means you need to decide which Azerite items you should choose. The traits are very close to each other in power, though, so we recommend our //www.icy-veins.com/wow/elemental-shaman-pve-dps-azerite-traits-powers-and-armor page for more details. Generally, you want to get several Igneous Potential, then Blightborne Infusion or Natural Harmony as outer ring traits. As middle ring traits, you want Unstable Flames and, if you cannot get that, either Overwhelming Power or Heed My Call.

Azerite Essences grant significant DPS bonuses. You should get a major power essence slotted as soon as possible. We recommend using Worldvein Resonance as your major essence (Major: Worldvein Resonance / Minor: Lifeblood), with the new Breath of the Dying ( Lethal Strikes, The Crucible of Flame ( Ancient Flame), and Conflict and Strife ( Strife) as minors (in order of importance).