Restoration Shaman Healing Guide — Dragonflight 10.2
Welcome to our Restoration Shaman guide for World of Warcraft — Dragonflight 10.2. Here, you will learn how to heal as a Restoration Shaman in both raids and Mythic+ dungeons. We cover everything from the basics all the way to min-maxing techniques to optimize your output.
If you were looking for WotLK Classic content, please refer to our WotLK Classic Restoration Shaman guide.
Restoration Shaman Overview
Restoration Shaman is an extremely flexible specialization that shines
when healing groups of clumped players. They have a variety of unique tools to deal
with otherwise deadly influxes of damage, such as Spirit Link Totem.
Because Chain Heal has no cooldown, Restoration Shamans are one of the
few healers that can area-of-effect heal continuously when dangerous, unexpected
damage happens, a situation also perfectly suited to their Mastery effect:
Mastery: Deep Healing, and to external Mana tools such as
Innervate.
Shamans can be quite mobile with Spiritwalker's Grace,
Spirit Walk, and
Gust of Wind, and deal good damage when focusing
on it, but for the most part, cannot heal at the same time as they deal damage,
which is one of the major weaknesses of the specialization.
Also, in order to properly play a healing role, you will need more than just class-specific information. To better understand healing in general, we recommend that you read our healing guide.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Great healing, especially when your group can stack inside
Healing Rain;
Can often cast while moving with
Spiritwalker's Grace and jump around with
Gust of Wind;
Excellent survivability with
Astral Shift,
Earth Elemental, and passives such as
Brimming with Life;
Unique, powerful healing tools such as
Spirit Link Totem and
Ancestral Protection Totem;
Great non-healing tools such as
Reincarnation,
Wind Rush Totem,
Wind Shear,
Purge,
Tremor Totem, and
Capacitor Totem.
No teleport or immunity capabilities;
No raid buff or significant tank cooldowns;
Cannot deal damage at the same time as it heals;
Loses healing potential in situations that force a group to spread;
Non-cooldown healing is Mana inefficient or tied to high cast times.
Restoration Shaman and Guide Changes for Patch 10.2
With the release of Patch 10.2, there are several important changes to Restoration Shaman, with impacts on talent and gameplay preferences:
- All healing increased by 3%;
Ascendance now duplicates 80% of all healing done (was 100%). There was a general push to nerf major healing cooldowns this patch, and Ascendance was one of the victims, although the base spells that get duplicated are now also generally stronger to compensate;
Resurgence now restores 20% less Mana;
Mana Tide Totem now increases Mana regeneration by 80% (was 100%);
Mana Spring now restores 150 Mana for Restoration Shamans, down from 350. This makes it even weaker than before, and we are likely to take a different talent now;
Chain Heal healing increased by 20%;
Chain Heal now costs 5.6% of base Mana (was 6%). These Chain Heal buffs are meant to compensate for lower Mana sustain, and you will still be using it when
High Tide is available;
Healing Stream Totem healing increased by 20%;
Cloudburst Totem now accumulates 20% of your healing done (was 30%). We will still be using Cloudburst for the most part, but these two changes make the alternative
Living Stream much closer in value, while being easier to use;
Unleash Life healing increased by 40%;
Healing Surge healing increased by 30%;
Healing Wave healing increased by 30%;
- The initial heal of
Riptide was increased by 30%;
Primordial Wave replicates
Healing Wave at 40% effectiveness (was 60%). These are the main buffs of the patch and make our spot healing much stronger than before. The Primordial Wave nerf is there to counteract the Healing Wave buff on the replicated heals;
Ancestral Awakening heals for 10/20% of healing done (was 15/30%);
Ancestral Awakening now prefers to heal injured players instead of always healing the lowest-health player. While understandable in the light of the base spells that proc this being buffed, the double nerf is very heavy, and we are unlikely to be using Ancestral Awakening anymore;
Primordial Wave can no longer be used to damage an enemy target; it is now only a healing spell for Restoration Shamans.
In light of these significant changes, most pages have been updated, and it is well advised to read through the whole guide again in order to make sure to have the latest information!
Is Restoration Shaman Viable in Dragonflight?
While the playstyle in Dragonflight has been enjoyable with the return of
Ancestral Guidance,
Gust of Wind, and the new talent trees, the
tuning of Restoration Shaman has been weak, limiting its participation in the
raid and Mythic+.
10.2 has multiple minor changes to all healers, and thus Shaman is expected to be decent, but not overly strong in comparison to the other healers in Season 3 of Dragonflight.
Leveling a Restoration Shaman
If you want to play a Restoration Shaman but currently do not have one at max level, you can check out our leveling guide for tips on your journey.
Once you reach the max level, it can be somewhat overwhelming to completely change the way you play by suddenly implementing a large number of addons in a short space of time, especially if they have a heavy visual impact on your UI. We recommend using some of the more basic addons recommended on our Addons page below while leveling so that you have more time to get used to them during the easier phases of playing your class.
Basics of Restoration Shaman Gameplay
Restoration Shaman, like any healer, is all about using your abilities strategically. Rather than a fixed rotation, you will be using your flexible spell kit to adapt and overcome whatever the game throws at you.
Cooldown abilities, such as Riptide,
Unleash Life and
Healing Rain
are very efficient, and thus important to use as many times as possible over the
course of a fight, while the likes of
Healing Wave and
Chain Heal
can be thrown in at any time they are needed, as long as you still have Mana left.
If you are an absolute beginner to the spec, but would like to learn the basic fundamentals of the class, we recommend looking through the Spell Summary first, as well as the Easy Mode page linked below.
If you are already somewhat familiar with Restoration Shamans, you can head straight to the Talents and Rotation pages to jump right into more detailed information.
How to Gear Up a Restoration Shaman
Gearing can be hard to pin down due to the huge number of variables that can affect your character's performance. You can find information on how best to gear a Restoration Shaman on our dedicated gearing page, which includes the current Best in Slot from this tier.
Once you have started to gear, you will need to make sure that you have the appropriate consumables, gems, enchants, and more. We have a dedicated page for this, as shown below, as well as the stats page, where you can find more information on the possibility of a changing stat priority and the necessary changes you may need to make for consumables.
Restoration Shaman End-Game
Starting off can look very different from end-game pursuits. Our Mythic+ Dungeon and upcoming Raiding guides can guide you to performing as well as possible, regardless of your favored focus in end-game content.
Restoration Shaman DPS
While you will be primarily focused on healing, being able to consistently deal damage when healing is not required is what separates good players from great players. Learn more on this subject in our specialized page below!
Improving as a Restoration Shaman
If you are finding your performance lackluster but are not sure where you are going wrong, you can check out the pages below for potential tips or answers to questions you may have.
Changelog
- 27 Nov. 2023 (gear page): Added the wings of Dawn of Infinite where each piece of loot drops.
- 24 Nov. 2023 (mythic+ page): Updated and added big on-click version of the utility per dungeon picture.
- 15 Nov. 2023 (mythic+ page): Added image on how to spec utility talents for each dungeon.
- 12 Nov. 2023 (Amirdrassil page): Final tips for raid release.
- 09 Nov. 2023 (FAQ page): Added predicted best trinkets in Season 3.
- 09 Nov. 2023 (gear page): Various typo fixes.
- 09 Nov. 2023 (Amirdrassil page): Early tips reworked.
- 09 Nov. 2023 (mythic+ page): Typo fixes.
- 09 Nov. 2023 (this page): Various typo fixes.
- 08 Nov. 2023 (gear page): Updated embellishment recommendations post Undulating Sporecloak nerf.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (FAQ page): Reviewed for Patch 10.2.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (how to improve page): Reviewed for Patch 10.2.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (simulations page): Reviewed for Patch 10.2.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (gear page): Updated with new gear, trinkets, and embellishments for Patch 10.2.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (addons page): Reviewed for Patch 10.2.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (enchants page): Reviewed for Patch 10.2.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (stats page): Added info on when Haste can be good with new tier set in Patch 10.2.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (Amirdrassil page): Page added.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (mythic+ page): Added a new talent build for Patch 10.2 and new Season information.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (DPS guide): Updated with new trinkets for Patch 10.2.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (rotation page): Updated for Patch 10.2
- 06 Nov. 2023 (talents page): Updated with new talent builds for Patch 10.2 and Ascendance nerfs on talent descriptions.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (spells page): Small adjustments to Ascendance description after Patch 10.2 nerfs.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (easy mode page): Updated with new talents and trinkets for Patch 10.2.
- 06 Nov. 2023 (this page): Added Patch 10.2 changes and commentary, as well as general revisions.
- 06 Oct. 2023 (rotation page): Updated for Patch 10.2 and the new tier set bonus.
- 02 Oct. 2023 (Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible page): Reviewed for Patch 10.2.
- 04 Sep. 2023 (FAQ page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.7
- 04 Sep. 2023 (how to improve page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.7
- 04 Sep. 2023 (simulations page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.7
- 04 Sep. 2023 (gear page): Updated for 10.1.7 meta and added tabs to the best in slot gear block.
- 04 Sep. 2023 (addons page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.7
- 04 Sep. 2023 (enchants page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.7
- 04 Sep. 2023 (stats page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.7
- 04 Sep. 2023 (Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.7
- 04 Sep. 2023 (mythic+ page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.7
- 04 Sep. 2023 (DPS guide): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.7
- 04 Sep. 2023 (rotation page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.7
- 04 Sep. 2023 (talents page): Updated with tab-based formatting.
- 04 Sep. 2023 (spells page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.7
- 04 Sep. 2023 (easy mode page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.7
- 04 Sep. 2023 (this page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.7.
- 31 Jul. 2023 (Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible page): Reworked how multiple talent trees are shown in the guide.
- 31 Jul. 2023 (mythic+ page): Adjusted talents to the current Season 2 dungeon meta.
- 31 Jul. 2023 (talents page): Reworked how multiple talent trees are shown in the guide.
- 31 Jul. 2023 (easy mode page): Updated with Ascendance's doubled radius in recent hotfixes.
- 31 Jul. 2023 (this page): Updated with the 5% healing buff and Ascendance buff in recent hotfixes.
- 19 Jul. 2023 (gear page): Adjustments for Echoing Tyrstone nerfs.
- 11 Jul. 2023 (gear page): Further trinket list adjustments.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (FAQ page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.5.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (how to improve page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.5.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (simulations page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.5.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (gear page): Patch 10.1.5 trinkets added to the list as well as a recap on what gear can be found within the new dungeon.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (addons page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.5.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (enchants page): Explained the Onyx Annulet nerfs and its new status as a decent, but not great, ring.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (stats page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.5.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible page): Updated for Patch 10.1.5.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (mythic+ page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.5.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (DPS guide): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.5.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (rotation page): Updated for Patch 10.1.5.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (talents page): Updated for Patch 10.1.5.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (spells page): Updated for Patch 10.1.5.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (easy mode page): Updated for Patch 10.1.5.
- 10 Jul. 2023 (this page): Updated for Patch 10.1.5.
- 13 Jun. 2023 (Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible page): Changed recommended raiding talents to use Deeply Rooted Elements, Sarkareth tips and other minor changes.
- 13 Jun. 2023 (rotation page): Clarified that Ascendance and Guidance should not be used together.
- 13 Jun. 2023 (talents page): Changed recommended raiding talents to use Deeply Rooted Elements and various text updates.
- 13 Jun. 2023 (spells page): Clarified that Ascendance and Guidance should not be used together.
- 13 Jun. 2023 (easy mode page): Clarified that Ascendance and Guidance should not be used together.
- 06 Jun. 2023 (mythic+ page): Added Thundering Paws as anti-Entangling tech.
- 10 May 2023 (enchants page): Added the new waist enchant, Shadowed Belt Clasp.
- 09 May 2023 (enchants page): Adjusted for Corrupting Rage May 9th bug fix.
- 08 May 2023 (Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible page): Page updated for raid release.
- 05 May 2023 (enchants page): Adjusted Spore Tender recommendation post 72% nerf and for Corrupting Rage bugged state.
- 05 May 2023 (this page): Small text change to reflect Spore Tender enchant 72% nerf.
- 01 May 2023 (FAQ page): Revamped Shaman viability sections, as the current condition of the spec is much better than before.
- 01 May 2023 (how to improve page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.
- 01 May 2023 (simulations page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.
- 01 May 2023 (gear page): Season 2 upgrade system recap, updated Embellishment recommendation, and added some trinkets.
- 01 May 2023 (enchants page): Added Spore Tender enchant, Phial of Corrupting Rage, and Deviously Deviled Eggs.
- 01 May 2023 (stats page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.
- 01 May 2023 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.
- 01 May 2023 (mythic+ page): Updated with new talents, affixes and tips for Season 2 of Dragonflight (Patch 10.1.0).
- 01 May 2023 (rotation page): Added information on the new Tier Set and how it changes the rotation.
- 01 May 2023 (talents page): Talent updates for Season 2 and the new Tier Set gameplay changes.
- 01 May 2023 (spells page): Updated with Earthgrab new duration, Explosive affix removal and other changes of Patch 10.1.0.
- 01 May 2023 (easy mode page): Changed recommended talents and trinkets for Dragonflight Season 2.
- 01 May 2023 (this page): Updated with commentary on the minor changes in Patch 10.1.0.
- 30 Apr. 2023 (addons page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.
- 30 Apr. 2023 (DPS guide): Added Dragonflight Season 2 trinkets.
- 08 Apr. 2023 (FAQ page): Removed Wellspring bug mention now that its been fixed.
- 24 Mar. 2023 (enchants page): Further Onyx Annulet updates.
- 23 Mar. 2023 (gear page): Updated post multiple gem buffs for the Onyx Annulet making it worth using.
- 23 Mar. 2023 (enchants page): Updated post multiple gem buffs for the Onyx Annulet making it worth using.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (Legendaries): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (FAQ page): Updated Wellspring mentions with its 10.0.7 nerfs and general text clearing.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (how to improve page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (simulations page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (gear page): Added information on the new Onyx Annulet ring.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (addons page): Added two more weak auras to support 10.0.7's new playstyle.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (enchants page): Updated with the Onyx Annulet for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (stats page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Updated recommended talents for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (mythic+ page): Updated talents for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (DPS guide): Updated trinkets for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (rotation page): Updated rotation for Patch 10.0.7 and added Weak Auras link to addons guide page.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (talents page): Updated talents for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (spells page): Updated with the new spells and talents of Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (easy mode page): Updated talents and rotation for Patch 10.0.7.
- 20 Mar. 2023 (this page): Updated with Patch 10.0.7 thoughts on Shaman talent tree revamp.
- 10 Mar. 2023 (mythic+ page): Cloudburst Totem is now the default recommendation.
- 10 Mar. 2023 (DPS guide): Increased priority for Acid Rain usage.
- 10 Mar. 2023 (rotation page): Added spell combo infographic.
- 10 Mar. 2023 (talents page): Further updates before patch 10.0.7.
- 25 Jan. 2023 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Added Raszageth tips.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (FAQ page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (how to improve page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (simulations page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (gear page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (addons page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (enchants page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (stats page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (mythic+ page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (DPS guide): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (rotation page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (talents page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (spells page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (easy mode page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
- 24 Jan. 2023 (this page): Updated with 10.0.5 buffs.
- 21 Dec. 2022 (FAQ page): Further updates to Chain Heal and High Tide usage.
- 21 Dec. 2022 (gear page): Revamped trinket recommendations and raid best in slot suggestions.
- 13 Dec. 2022 (gear page): Added Embellishment recommendations and Primal Ritual Shell.
- 13 Dec. 2022 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Changed talent build to include Gust of Wind and Wind Shear when appropriate.
- 13 Dec. 2022 (mythic+ page): Changed talent build to include Acid Rain.
- 13 Dec. 2022 (DPS guide): Added Primal Ritual Shell.
- 13 Dec. 2022 (talents page): Adjusted talents further for both Mythic+ and Raid.
- 13 Dec. 2022 (easy mode page): Added Primal Ritual Shell.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (FAQ page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (how to improve page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (simulations page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (gear page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (addons page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (enchants page): Updated for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (stats page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Page added.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (mythic+ page): Updated for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (DPS guide): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (rotation page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (talents page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (spells page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (easy mode page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 11 Dec. 2022 (this page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
- 30 Nov. 2022 (enchants page): Added leg enchants from Tailoring Spellthreads.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (Legendaries): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (FAQ page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (how to improve page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (simulations page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (gear page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (addons page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (enchants page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (stats page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (mythic+ page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (DPS guide): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (rotation page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (talents page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (spells page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (easy mode page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 28 Nov. 2022 (this page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (Legendaries): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (Torghast): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (Covenants and Soulbinds): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (FAQ page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (how to improve page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (simulations page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (gear page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (addons page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (enchants page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (stats page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (Castle Nathria page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (Sanctum of Domination page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (Sepulcher of the First Ones page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (mythic+ page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (rotation page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (talents page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (spells page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (easy mode page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 25 Oct. 2022 (this page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
- 02 Aug. 2022 (DPS guide): Revamped trinkets for S4.
- 31 May 2022 (DPS guide): Page reviewed for Patch 9.2.5.
- 23 Mar. 2022 (DPS guide): Revamped stat priority for DPSing in current meta.
- 07 Mar. 2022 (DPS guide): Added more DPS trinkets.
- 02 Mar. 2022 (Patch 9.2 Analysis): Added info on Vesper Legendary nerf hotfix.
- 22 Feb. 2022 (DPS guide): Added more Legendary and trinket info for DPS purposes.
- 21 Feb. 2022 (Patch 9.2 Analysis): Page reviewed and approved for Patch 9.2.
- 21 Feb. 2022 (DPS guide): Page reviewed and approved for Patch 9.2.
- 25 Jan. 2022 (Patch 9.2 Analysis): Updated with the latest PTR changes.
- 15 Jan. 2022 (Patch 9.2 Analysis): Page added with initial thoughts and information.
- 01 Nov. 2021 (Patch 9.1 Analysis): Updated the page for Patch 9.1.5 release.
- 27 Aug. 2021 (DPS guide): Reworked the trinket list.
- 13 Jul. 2021 (Patch 9.1 Analysis): Updated for Mythic Raiding and Covenant Legendary release week.
- 29 Jun. 2021 (Patch 9.1 Analysis): Updated the page for Patch 9.1 release.
- 29 Jun. 2021 (DPS guide): Added Covenant-specific Legendaries considerations.
- 13 Jun. 2021 (DPS guide): Revamped the Legendary priority.
- 12 May 2021 (Patch 9.1 Analysis): Added new legendary and PvP talent information.
- 28 Apr. 2021 (Patch 9.1 Analysis): Page created with initial testing information.
- 09 Mar. 2021 (DPS guide): Changed the DPS rotation slightly to account for the 9.0.5 Lava Bust nerf and Chain Lightning buff.
- 22 Dec. 2020 (DPS guide): Added a mention to Shadowlands DPS trinkets with examples.
- 05 Dec. 2020 (DPS guide): Added weak auras to help with the DPS rotation.
- 24 Nov. 2020 (DPS guide): Page updated for Shadowlands launch.
- 12 Oct. 2020 (Ny'alotha page): Page updated for the Shadowlands pre-patch.
- 12 Oct. 2020 (DPS guide): Updated for Shadowlands pre-patch.
- 21 Jan. 2020 (DPS guide): Added DPS guide for Restoration Shaman.
- 14 Jan. 2020 (Uldir page): This page has been reviewed for the release of Patch 8.3 and no changes are necessary.
- 14 Jan. 2020 (Battle of Dazar'alor page): This page has been reviewed for the release of Patch 8.3 and no changes are necessary.
- 14 Jan. 2020 (Crucible of Storms page): This page has been reviewed for the release of Patch 8.3 and no changes are necessary.
- 14 Jan. 2020 (The Eternal Palace page): This page has been reviewed for the release of Patch 8.3 and no changes are necessary.
- 14 Aug. 2019 (The Eternal Palace page): Added the final mythic boss tips.
- 20 Jul. 2019 (The Eternal Palace page): Added mythic boss tips for the first four bosses after killing them.
- 07 Jul. 2019 (The Eternal Palace page): Page added.
- 25 Jun. 2019 (Uldir page): This page has been reviewed for the release of Patch 8.2 and no changes are necessary.
- 25 Jun. 2019 (Battle of Dazar'alor page): This page has been reviewed for the release of Patch 8.2 and no changes are necessary.
- 25 Jun. 2019 (Crucible of Storms page): This page has been reviewed for the release of Patch 8.2 and no changes are necessary.
- 11 May 2019 (Crucible of Storms page): Removed mention to PTR testing as the guide is now 100% complete for live servers.
- 06 May 2019 (Crucible of Storms page): Added Mythic Uu'nat recommendations post kill videos.
- 27 Apr. 2019 (Crucible of Storms page): Added Mythic Cabal recommendations after killing it on live.
- 20 Apr. 2019 (Crucible of Storms page): Added a recommendation to use Tremor Totem if a cast of Terrifying Echo will go through.
- 15 Apr. 2019 (Uldir page): This page has been reviewed and no changes are necessary for the release of the Crucible of Storms raid.
- 15 Apr. 2019 (Battle of Dazar'alor page): This page has been reviewed and no changes are necessary for the release of the Crucible of Storms raid.
- 15 Apr. 2019 (Crucible of Storms page): Guide added.
- 09 Apr. 2019 (Battle of Dazar'alor page): Added mention to Tremor Totem temporarily dispelling the Mind Control totem at Rastakhan.
- 16 Mar. 2019 (Battle of Dazar'alor page): Changed the recommended talents for Jaina Mythic and added an explanation to the text.
- 14 Mar. 2019 (Battle of Dazar'alor page): Removed mention of the Spouting Spirits and Ascendance combo, as it no longer works in Patch 8.1.5.
- 02 Mar. 2019 (Battle of Dazar'alor page): Added new Jaina Mythic tips.
- 07 Feb. 2019 (Battle of Dazar'alor page): Corrected some typos and updated tips for Stormwall Blockade and Jaina Mythic encounters.
- 05 Feb. 2019 (Battle of Dazar'alor page): Tweaked some recommendations and added extra input based on live experience.
- 21 Jan. 2019 (Battle of Dazar'alor page): Added boss by boss guide for Restoration Shaman in Battle of Dazar'alor.
- 10 Dec. 2018 (Uldir page): This page has been reviewed for Patch 8.1 and no changes are necessary.
- 10 Oct. 2018 (Uldir page): Minor typo and talent fixes and added extra tips for Mythic G'huun.
- 08 Oct. 2018 (Uldir page): Updated talent and boss information based on our full Mythic progression experience.
- 12 Sep. 2018 (Uldir page): Added Tremor Totem boss information and other tips.
- 02 Sep. 2018 (Uldir page): Added talent cheatsheet.
- 11 Aug. 2018 (Uldir page): Updated some talent recommendations.
- 07 Aug. 2018 (Uldir page): Updated MOTHER, Zul and Mythrax recommendations.
- 05 Aug. 2018 (Uldir page): Added preliminary Uldir guide for Restoration Shamans.
- 28 Jul. 2018 (Uldir page): Removed Legion content in preparation for BfA.
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This guide has been written by Seksi, member of Arctic Avengers and healing aficionado. You can find him answering questions and discussing Restoration Shaman gameplay on the Ancestral Guidance and Earthshrine Discords.
- Classic Community Council Chat: December 8th
- Ashenvale PvP Event Bug Being Worked On
- New Night Elf Child Model Added in Patch 10.2.5
- Updated Map of Amirdrassil on the 10.2.5 PTR
- Dark Ranger General's (Sylvanas) Transmog Set in Patch 10.2.5
- Bel'ameth is A Neutral City in Patch 10.2.5
- Patch 10.2.5 Development Notes: December 8th
- Shadowfang Keep Soloed By Metamorphosis Warlock in Season of Discovery