Elemental Shaman PvP Stat Priority, Gear, and Trinkets — 12.1

The stat priority for Elemental Shamans in PvP is as follows:

Versatility is the best stat due to the increased survivability and overall damage.

Haste, is important for Flame Shock damage over time, and Lava Surge procs, as well as faster global cooldowns.

Mastery, you want to maximize after reaching a baseline of Haste while in PvP gear in Arena/Battleground. This is important for benefiting from the Elemental Shaman Mastery benefit.

Note: It is essential that you wear two PvP trinkets. This will give you a Stamina and primary stat boost from Gladiator's Distinction (primary stat +15%, Stamina +5% for damage dealers) that will in turn increase your survivability.

As noted above, acquiring both your 2-set and 4-set bonus is crucial. It is important to note that ALL tier sets are nerfed effectiveness in PvP. Although this nerf is significant, tier sets are still important to acquire to maximize your chances to win. For Elemental Shamans, this is your tier set:

• 2-set: Earth Shock, Earthquake, Elemental Blast damage increased by 25%.
• 4-set: When Stormkeeper or Ascendance fade, your next 2 Lightning Bolts or Chain Lightnings or Lava Burst deal 25% increased damage and cause your next Earthquake, Earth Shock, or Elemental Blast to cost 100% less Maelstrom.

Embellishments are bonuses that can be put on crafted gear. These effects can have a drastic impact on the game. You are only allowed to have two Embellishments equipped at the same time. Here are the recommended Embellishments for Elemental Shaman:

• Arcanoweave Lining is the best embellishment for Elemental Shamans. This gives your spells and abilities a chance to empower an ally, increasing you and your teammate's primary stat. This is great for increasing your overall damage output.

Here are the best enchants for a Elemental Shaman:

• Helmet: Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed
• Shoulder: Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness
• Chest: Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul
• Legs: Sunfire Silk Spellthread
• Boots: Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt
• Rings: Silvermoon's Tenacity
• Weapons: Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

For gems, you should primarily be using Enduring Heliotrope for the meta slot, and filling all other gem slots with Flawless Quick Lapis.