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Elemental Shaman DPS Gems, Enchants, and Consumables — Battle for Azeroth (BfA) 8.1

Last updated on Jan 31, 2019 at 13:30 by Stormy 45 comments

On this page, we list the best gems, enchants, flasks, potions, and food you can get for your Elemental Shaman in World of Warcraft — Battle for Azeroth (BfA) 8.1. We also give budget alternatives.

Table of Contents Pages in this Guide
1 Introduction 2 Easy Mode 3 Spell Summary 4 Builds and Talents 5 Azerite Traits and Armor 6 Rotation, Cooldowns, and Abilities 7 Mythic+ Tips 8 Battle of Dazar'alor as Elemental Shaman 9 Uldir as Elemental Shaman 10 Stat Priority 11 Gems, Enchants, and Consumables 12 Macros and Addons 13 Gear and Best in Slot 14 Simulations 15 How to Improve 16 Frequently Asked Questions
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1. Best Gems for Elemental Shaman

You should use Kraken's Eye of Intellect Icon Kraken's Eye of Intellect in one socket, and Deadly Amberblaze Icon Deadly Amberblaze (or the cheaper Deadly Solstone Icon Deadly Solstone) in all other sockets.

2. Best Enchants for Elemental Shaman

Slot Enchantment
Rings
Weapon

3. Consumables for Elemental Shaman

3.1. Best Flasks and Potions for Elemental

Battle Potion of Intellect Icon Battle Potion of Intellect should be used as your potion in all situations.

Flask of Endless Fathoms Icon Flask of Endless Fathoms should be used as your flask of choice.

Healthstone Icon Healthstone heals for 25% of the user's maximum health. This means that any player with more than 28604 health should always use Healthstones over Coastal Healing Potion Icon Coastal Healing Potions whenever available.

3.2. Best Food for Elemental

You should eat from the Bountiful Captain's Feast Icon Bountiful Captain's Feast or Sanguinated Feast Icon Sanguinated Feast (or the cheaper Galley Banquet Icon Galley Banquet) when possible, and otherwise Boralus Blood Sausage Icon Boralus Blood Sausage is the best individual food. Those aside, you can eat Critical Strike food (Honey-Glazed Haunches Icon Honey-Glazed Haunches or the cheaper Kul Tiramisu Icon Kul Tiramisu) or Haste food (Swamp Fish 'n Chips Icon Swamp Fish 'n Chips or the cheaper Ravenberry Tarts Icon Ravenberry Tarts), depending on what you lack.

3.3. Augment Runes for Elemental

If you can afford it, you should use Battle-Scarred Augment Rune Icon Battle-Scarred Augment Runes to increase your primary stat. Since there is a finite amount of these runes available, you should make sure to use them wisely and to stock up on them for when you need them.

4. Changelog

  • 31 Jan. 2019: Updated recommended food/gems.
  • 21 Jan. 2019: Updated recommended food/gems.
  • 10 Dec. 2018: Updated for Patch 8.1.
  • 13 Aug. 2018: Updated for Battle for Azeroth launch.
  • 28 Jul. 2018: Reverted recommended flask (nerfed).
  • 20 Jul. 2018: Reverted recommended gems (nerfed).
  • 19 Jul. 2018: Updated optimal flask and gem use.
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Table of Contents Pages in this Guide
1 Introduction 2 Easy Mode 3 Spell Summary 4 Builds and Talents 5 Azerite Traits and Armor 6 Rotation, Cooldowns, and Abilities 7 Mythic+ Tips 8 Battle of Dazar'alor as Elemental Shaman 9 Uldir as Elemental Shaman 10 Stat Priority 11 Gems, Enchants, and Consumables 12 Macros and Addons 13 Gear and Best in Slot 14 Simulations 15 How to Improve 16 Frequently Asked Questions

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