Enhancement Shaman DPS Simulations in Battle for Azeroth (BfA) 8.0.1

Table of Contents

• +Introduction
  • 1. Class Overview
  • 2. Patch 8.0.1 Changes for Enhancement Shaman
    • 2.1. Existing Ability Changes
    • 2.2. New Spell and Mechanic Additions
  • 3. Enhancement Shaman's Strengths
  • 4. Enhancement Shaman's Weaknesses
  • 5. Viability of Enhancement Shaman in the Current Patch
  • 6. Contents
  • 7. Changelog
• +Easy Mode
  • 1. Foreword
  • 2. The Basics for Enhancement Shaman
  • 3. Enhancement Shaman Talent Choices
  • 4. Enhancement Shaman Stat Priorities
  • 5. Enhancement Shaman Basic Rotation
  • 6. Changelog
• +Spell Summary
  • 1. Enhancement Shaman Spell Summary
  • 2. Enhancement Shaman's Main Resource
  • 3. Enhancement Shaman's Basic Abilities
  • 4. Important Procs for Enhancement Shaman
  • 5. DPS Cooldowns for Enhancement Shaman
  • 6. Movement Tools for Enhancement Shaman
  • 7. Additional Utility for Enhancement Shaman
  • 8. Changelog
• +Builds and Talents
  • 1. Talent Choices for Enhancement Shaman
  • 2. Enhancement Shaman Talent Cheat Sheet
    • 2.1. Raid Encounter: Single Target Oriented
    • 2.2. Mythic+: AoE Oriented
  • 3. Tier 1 (Level 15) Talents for Enhancement Shaman
  • 4. Tier 2 (Level 30) Talents for Enhancement Shaman
  • 5. Tier 3 (Level 45) Talents for Enhancement Shaman
  • 6. Tier 4 (Level 60) Talents for Enhancement Shaman
  • 7. Tier 5 (Level 75) Talents for Enhancement Shaman
  • 8. Tier 6 (Level 90) Talents for Enhancement Shaman
  • 9. Tier 7 (Level 100) Talents for Enhancement Shaman
  • 10. PvP Talents (War Mode)
    • 10.1. Enhancement Shaman War Mode Talents
      • 10.1.1. General PvP Talents
      • 10.1.2. Enhancement Shaman PvP Talents
  • 11. Changelog
• +Azerite Traits and Armor
  • 1. Choosing Azerite Gear as an Enhancement Shaman
  • 2. Choosing Azerite Traits as a Enhancement Shaman
    • 2.1. Outer Ring
    • 2.2. Middle Ring
    • 2.3. Inner Ring
  • 3. Azerite Traits Details and Rotation Changes for Enhancement Shaman
  • 4. Azerite Trait Simulations
    • 4.1. Outer Ring Simulations
    • 4.2. Middle Ring Simulations
  • 5. Azerite Traits for Enhancement Shaman
    • 5.1. Outer Ring Traits
      • 5.1.1. Uldir Raid Traits
    • 5.2. Middle Ring Traits for Enhancement Shaman
    • 5.3. Inner Ring Traits for Enhancement Shaman
  • 6. Find Azerite Armor By Trait/Power
  • 7. Changelog
• +Rotation, Cooldowns, and Abilities
  • 1. Enhancement Shaman Ability Priority List
  • 2. Enhancement Shaman Opening Rotation
  • 3. Important Notes for Enhancement Shaman
    • 3.1. Crash Lightning Explained
    • 3.2. Optimizing Sundering
    • 3.3. Tier 2 Talents
    • 3.4. Tier 4 Talents
    • 3.5. Tier 5 Talents
    • 3.6. Tier 7 Talents
    • 3.7. Pandemic
    • 3.8. Healing Surge
    • 3.9. Lightning Bolt
  • 4. Enhancement Shaman Core Concepts
    • 4.1. Maelstrom Management
    • 4.2. Buff Uptimes & Proc Management
  • 5. Changelog
• +Mythic+ Tips
  • 1. Enhancement Shaman in Mythic+
    • 1.1. Enhancement Shaman Mythic+ Rotation
    • 1.2. Enhancement Shaman Utility
  • 2. Mythic+ Talents for Enhancement Shaman
  • 3. Mythic+ Affixes
    • 3.1. Tier One Affixes
    • 3.2. Tier Two Affixes
    • 3.3. Tier Three Affixes
    • 3.4. Seasonal Affix
  • 4. Mythic+ Azerite Traits
  • 5. Changelog
• +Common and Worst Mistakes
  • 1. Not Optimizing your Global Cooldowns
  • 2. Mismanaging Maelstrom
    • 2.1. Optimizing Stormbringer & Stormstrike
    • 2.2. Not Weaving Rockbiter Correctly
  • 3. Flametongue Uptime
  • 4. Misusing Crash Lightning & Sundering
  • 5. Cooldown Mismanagement
    • 5.1. Feral Spirit
    • 5.2. Ascendance
    • 5.3. Earthen Spike
  • 6. Not Knowing How to Sim Yourself
  • 7. Changelog
• +Frequently Asked Questions
  • 1. Battle for Azeroth Frequently Asked Questions
    • 1.1. Should I Worry About Maelstrom Waste?
    • 1.2. Should I Put My Highest Item Level Weapon in the Off-Hand?
    • 1.3. Should I Be Using Earth Elemental as a DPS Cooldown?
    • 1.4. Should I Play Around Elemental Spirits?
    • 1.5. Should I Use Crash Lightning in Single Target?
    • 1.6. What Piece is Better, X or Y?
    • 1.7. How Much of X Stat Should I Have?
  • 2. Changelog
• +Boss by Boss Strategies
  • 1. Disclaimer
  • 2. Enhancement Shaman in Uldir
    • 2.1. Talent Cheatsheet
  • 3. Taloc
    • 3.1. Suggested Talents for Enhancement Shaman on Taloc
      • 3.1.1. Taloc Enhancement Shaman Talent Notes
    • 3.2. Enhancement Shaman Playstyle on Taloc
  • 4. M.O.T.H.E.R.
    • 4.1. Suggested Talents for Enhancement Shaman on M.O.T.H.E.R.
      • 4.1.1. M.O.T.H.E.R. Enhancement Shaman Talent Notes
    • 4.2. Enhancement Shaman Playstyle on M.O.T.H.E.R.
  • 5. Fetid Devourer
    • 5.1. Suggested Talents for Enhancement Shaman on Fetid Devourer
      • 5.1.1. Fetid Devourer Enhancement Shaman Talent Notes
  • 6. Zek'voz, Herald of N'Zoth
    • 6.1. Suggested Talents for Enhancement Shaman on Zek'voz, Herald of N'Zoth
      • 6.1.1. Zek'voz, Herald of N'Zoth Enhancement Shaman Talent Notes
    • 6.2. Enhancement Shaman Playstyle on Zek'voz, Herald of N'Zoth
  • 7. Vectis
    • 7.1. Suggested Talents for Enhancement Shaman on Vectis
      • 7.1.1. Vectis Enhancement Shaman Talent Notes
    • 7.2. Enhancement Shaman Playstyle on Vectis
  • 8. Zul, Reborn
    • 8.1. Suggested Talents for Enhancement Shaman on Zul, Reborn
      • 8.1.1. Zul, Reborn Enhancement Shaman Talent Notes
    • 8.2. Enhancement Playstyle on Zul, Reborn
  • 9. Mythrax the Unraveler
    • 9.1. Suggested Talents for Enhancement Shaman on Mythrax the Unraveler
      • 9.1.1. Mythrax the Unraveler Enhancement Shaman Talent Notes
    • 9.2. Enhancement Shaman Playstyle on Mythrax the Unraveler
  • 10. G'huun
    • 10.1. Suggested Talents for Enhancement Shaman on G'huun
      • 10.1.1. G'huun Enhancement Shaman Talent Notes
    • 10.2. Enhancement Shaman Playstyle on G'huun
  • 11. Changelog
• +Stat Priority
  • 1. The Basics of Stats for Enhancement Shaman
    • 1.1. Breakpoints & Ratios
  • 2. Getting a Better Understanding of Enhancement Shaman Stats
  • 3. Changelog
• +Gems, Enchants, and Consumables
  • 1. Gems for Enhancement Shaman
  • 2. Enchants for Enhancement Shaman
  • 3. Consumables for Enhancement Shaman
  • 4. Changelog
• +Macros and Addons
  • 1. Enhancement Shaman Macros
    • 1.1. Self-Cast Healing Surge
    • 1.2. Fury of Air Macros
    • 1.3. Generic Macros for Shamans
    • 1.4. Wind Shear
    • 1.5. Purge
    • 1.6. Wind Rush Totem
  • 2. Enhancement Shaman Addons
    • 2.1. Generic Addons for Shamans
      • 2.1.1. Azerite Tooltip
      • 2.1.2. ElvUI
      • 2.1.3. Weak Auras
      • 2.1.4. Boss Mods: Deadly Boss Mods or Bigwigs
      • 2.1.5. Details!
      • 2.1.6. GTFO
      • 2.1.7. Hekili
      • 2.1.8. Pawn
  • 3. Changelog
• +Gear and Best in Slot
  • 1. Gearing in Battle for Azeroth
    • 1.1. How to Gear Before Raids
      • 1.1.1. Weekly Mythic+ Chest
      • 1.1.2. PvP Gearing Options
    • 1.2. Notable Trinkets and Weapons
      • 1.2.1. Weapons
      • 1.2.2. Trinkets
      • 1.2.3. Azerite
    • 1.3. Recommended Uldir Gear
      • 1.3.1. Ideal Bosses to Coin
  • 2. Changelog
• ×Simulations
  • 1. Disclaimer Page
  • 2. Enhancement Shaman Racial Bonus Simulation
  • 3. Enhancement Shaman Azerite Outer Ring Simulation
  • 4. Enhancement Shaman Azerite Middle Ring Simulation
  • 5. Enhancement Shaman Trinket Simulations
  • 6. Enhancement Shaman Weapon Enchant Simulations
  • 7. Launch Disclaimer
  • 8. Changelog

General Information

On this page, we present you with various simulations results for Enhancement Shaman in World of Warcraft Battle for Azeroth 8.0.1.

The other pages of our Enhancement Shaman guide can be accessed from the table of contents on the right.

About Our Author

This guide has been written by Wordup, a frequent theorycrafter involved in a number of class communities. He is also an experienced player who has been in the world top 100 since the days of Sunwell, currently raiding in Echoes. You can also follow him on Twitter.

1. Disclaimer Page

With the advent of certain tools such as Raidbots, simulating your character has now become simple enough that we can recommend even the average player to sim their own character. It is through advanced simulations that many of the recommendations in this guide are found, and by doing your own you can easily figure out what talents you should be using with your particular gearing combination, what gear to equip, what Azerite armor to equip and more. Below there is a video guiding you on how to sim your character. Underneath that, you will find some generic simulations that apply to most people.

2. Enhancement Shaman Racial Bonus Simulation

3. Enhancement Shaman Azerite Outer Ring Simulation

4. Enhancement Shaman Azerite Middle Ring Simulation

5. Enhancement Shaman Trinket Simulations

6. Enhancement Shaman Weapon Enchant Simulations

7. Launch Disclaimer

Note that during launch, many of these simulations are preliminary, and as such are subject to change as alterations occur within APLs, community tool updates and SimulationCraft updates. This page will be maintained as much as possible to reflect this.

8. Changelog

• 26 Aug. 2018: Updated for Gale-Force Striking buff.
• 13 Aug. 2018: Updated for Battle for Azeroth launch.

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