Restoration Shaman Healing Gems, Enchants, and Consumables in Battle for Azeroth (BfA) 8.0.1

Table of Contents

• +Introduction
  • 1. Class Overview
  • 2. Patch 8.0.1 Changes for Restoration Shaman
  • 3. Restoration Shaman Strengths
  • 4. Restoration Shaman Weaknesses
  • 5. Restoration Shaman Viability in the Current Patch
  • 6. Contents
  • 7. Changelog
• +Easy Mode
  • 1. Foreword
  • 2. The Basics for Restoration Shaman
  • 3. Talent Choice for Restoration Shaman
  • 4. Stat Choice for Restoration Shaman
  • 5. Basic Priority List for Restoration Shaman
  • 6. Healing Cooldowns for Restoration Shaman
  • 7. Azerite Traits for Restoration Shaman
    • 7.1. Best Outer Ring Azerite Traits
    • 7.2. Best Middle Ring Azerite Traits
    • 7.3. Best Inner Ring Azerite Traits
  • 8. Changelog
• +Spell Summary
  • 1. Restoration Shaman Spell Summary
  • 2. Main Resource for Restoration Shaman
  • 3. Healing Spells for Restoration Shaman
  • 4. Healing Cooldowns for Restoration Shaman
  • 5. Utility Spells for Restoration Shaman
  • 6. Other relevant mechanics for Restoration Shaman
  • 7. DPS Spells for Restoration Shaman
  • 8. Changelog
• +Builds and Talents
  • 1. Talent Choices for Restoration Shaman
  • 2. Talent Cheat Sheets for Restoration Shaman
    • 2.1. Raid / Large Group Talents
    • 2.2. Dungeon / Small Group Talents
  • 3. Level 15 Talents for Restoration Shaman
  • 4. Level 30 Talents for Restoration Shaman
  • 5. Level 45 Talents for Restoration Shaman
  • 6. Level 60 Talents for Restoration Shaman
  • 7. Level 75 Talents for Restoration Shaman
  • 8. Level 90 Talents for Restoration Shaman
  • 9. Level 100 Talents for Restoration Shaman
  • 10. PvP Talents (War Mode)
    • 10.1. Restoration Shaman War Mode Talents
      • 10.1.1. General PvP Talents
      • 10.1.2. Restoration Shaman PvP Talents
  • 11. Changelog
• +Azerite Traits and Armor
  • 1. Choosing Azerite Gear as a Restoration Shaman
  • 2. Choosing Azerite Traits as a Restoration Shaman
    • 2.1. Outer Ring Rankings for Restoration Shaman
      • 2.1.1. S Tier
      • 2.1.2. A Tier
      • 2.1.3. B Tier
      • 2.1.4. C Tier
    • 2.2. Middle Ring Rankings for Restoration Shaman
      • 2.2.1. S Tier
      • 2.2.2. A Tier
      • 2.2.3. B Tier
      • 2.2.4. C Tier
    • 2.3. Inner Ring Rankings for Restoration Shaman
      • 2.3.1. S Tier
      • 2.3.2. A Tier
      • 2.3.3. B Tier
      • 2.3.4. C Tier
  • 3. Azerite Traits Details and Rotation Changes for Restoration Shaman
    • 3.1. Azerite Traits Rotation Changes
  • 4. Azerite Trait Spreadsheet
  • 5. Find Azerite Armor By Trait/Power
  • 6. Changelog
• +Rotation, Cooldowns, and Abilities
  • 1. Rotation / Playstyle for Restoration Shamans
  • 2. Cooldown Usage for Restoration Shamans
    • 2.1. Healing Tide Totem
    • 2.2. Ascendance
    • 2.3. Cloudburst Totem
    • 2.4. Unleash Life
  • 3. Utility Usage for Restoration Shamans
    • 3.1. Ancestral Protection Totem
    • 3.2. Bloodlust / Heroism
    • 3.3. Earth Elemental
    • 3.4. Spirit Link Totem
    • 3.5. Wind Rush Totem
    • 3.6. Astral Shift
    • 3.7. Tremor Totem
    • 3.8. Capacitor Totem
    • 3.9. Earthgrab / Earthbind Totem
    • 3.10. Hex
    • 3.11. Purify Spirit
    • 3.12. Wind Shear / Purge
  • 4. Optional Read: Mastering Your Restoration Shaman
    • 4.1. Mana Management
    • 4.2. Dealing Damage
    • 4.3. Mastery: Deep Healing
    • 4.4. Movement Management
      • 4.4.1. Quiet Movement
      • 4.4.2. Spiritwalker's Grace
  • 5. Changelog
• +Mythic+ Tips
  • 1. Restoration Shaman in Mythic+
    • 1.1. Restoration Shaman Mythic+ Rotation
    • 1.2. Restoration Shaman Utility
  • 2. Mythic+ Talents for Restoration Shamans
  • 3. Mythic+ Affixes
    • 3.1. Tier One Affixes
    • 3.2. Tier Two Affixes
    • 3.3. Tier Three Affixes
    • 3.4. Seasonal Affix
  • 4. Changelog
• +Common and Worst Mistakes
  • 1. Not Understanding The Basics of Healing
  • 2. Mismanaging Mana
  • 3. Having High Downtime
  • 4. Not Using All Your Abilities
  • 5. Not Analyzing Your Mistakes as a Restoration Shaman
  • 6. Changelog
• +Frequently Asked Questions
  • 1. Battle for Azeroth Restoration Frequently Asked Questions
    • 1.1. What Changed for Restoration Shaman in BfA?
    • 1.2. What Stats Are Good for Restoration Shaman in BfA?
    • 1.3. Are Restoration Shamans Good For Mythic+?
    • 1.4. Are Restoration Shamans Good For Raids?
    • 1.5. How Does Earth Shield Interact with Chain Heal?
    • 1.6. Does Chain Heal Require High Tide to be Used?
  • 2. Changelog
• +Boss by Boss Strategies
  • 1. Introduction for Restoration Shaman Boss Advice in Uldir
    • 1.1. Talent Cheatsheet for Restoration Shaman in Uldir
  • 2. Taloc
  • 3. M.O.T.H.E.R.
  • 4. Fetid Devourer
  • 5. Zek'voz, Herald of N'Zoth
  • 6. Vectis
  • 7. Zul, Reborn
  • 8. Mythrax the Unraveler
  • 9. G'huun
  • 10. Changelog
• +Stat Priority
  • 1. The Basics of Stats for Restoration Shaman
    • 1.1. Stat Gain Per Rating
  • 2. Restoration Shaman: Getting a Better Understanding
    • 2.1. Statistics Explanations
  • 3. Changelog
• ×Gems, Enchants, and Consumables
  • 1. Gems for Restoration Shamans
  • 2. Enchants for Restoration Shamans
  • 3. Consumables for Restoration Shamans
  • 4. Changelog
• +Macros and Addons
  • 1. Restoration Macros
    • 1.1. Wind Shear
    • 1.2. Purge
    • 1.3. Wind Rush Totem
    • 1.4. Simple Mouseover Macros
    • 1.5. Dynamic Mouseover Macros
    • 1.6. Healing Rain on Cursor
  • 2. Addons for Restoration Shaman
    • 2.1. ElvUI
    • 2.2. Weak Auras
    • 2.3. Boss Mods
      • 2.3.1. BigWigs Bossmods
      • 2.3.2. Deadly Boss Mods
    • 2.4. Name Plates
      • 2.4.1. KUI Nameplates
      • 2.4.2. TidyPlates
    • 2.5. Damage Meters
      • 2.5.1. Skada
      • 2.5.2. Details
    • 2.6. Extra AddOns
      • 2.6.1. Mik's Scrolling Battle Text
      • 2.6.2. Death Note
      • 2.6.3. Doom CooldownPulse
      • 2.6.4. Angry Assignments
    • 2.7. Alternative Raid Frames
    • 2.8. Raid / External Cooldown Tracking
• +Gear and Best in Slot
  • 1. Gearing Up in Battle for Azeroth
    • 1.1. World Content
    • 1.2. Instanced PvE Content
    • 1.3. Instanced PvP Content
  • 2. Trinkets for Restoration Shamans
    • 2.1. S Tier
    • 2.2. A Tier
    • 2.3. B Tier
    • 2.4. C Tier
  • 3. Best in Slot List for Restoration Shamans in Uldir
  • 4. Changelog
• +Simulations
  • 1. Disclaimer Page
  • 2. Restoration Shaman Racial Comparisons
    • 2.1. Alliance Races
    • 2.2. Horde Races
  • 3. Combat Logging / Analysis Resources
    • 3.1. Warcraft Logs
    • 3.2. WoW Analyzer
    • 3.3. Afiya's Restoration Shaman Analyzer

General Information

On this page, we present you with the best gems and enchants for a Restoration Shaman in World of Warcraft Battle for Azeroth 8.0.1. We also list the best consumables (food, flasks, and potions) and profession-specific perks.

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

About Our Author

This guide has been written by Seksi, member of two top 60 guilds, Group Therapy (shaman) and Wiping as Intended (priest). While you can routinely find him participating in discussions across all healer discords, he is particularly active on Ancestral Guidance, Earthshrine and Focused Will.

1. Gems for Restoration Shamans

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

2. Enchants for Restoration Shamans

Slot	Enchantment
Rings	Enchant Ring - Pact of Critical Strike Enchant Ring - Seal of Critical Strike (cheaper)
Weapon	Enchant Weapon - Coastal Surge Enchant Weapon - Deadly Navigation

3. Consumables for Restoration Shamans

Flask of Endless Fathoms should be used for raids along with Battle Potion of Intellect. This last potion should be used just before pulling, so that you can also use Potion of Replenishment during the encounter itself.

You should eat from the Bountiful Captain's Feast (or the cheaper Galley Banquet) when possible, and otherwise Critical Strike food ( Honey-Glazed Haunches or the cheaper Kul Tiramisu).

Coastal Healing Potion should be used alongside Healthstones for emergency healing. Coastal Mana Potion can be used instead of Potion of Replenishment during the fight if you need instant Mana restoration.

If you can afford it, you should use 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

• 05 Sep. 2018: Updated weapon enchants to recommend Coastal Surge or Deadly Navigation.
• 27 Aug. 2018: Updated weapon enchant.
• 13 Aug. 2018: Updated for Battle for Azeroth launch.
• 04 Aug. 2018: Added page.

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