Restoration Shaman PvP Stat Priority, Gear, and Trinkets — 12.0.5

The stat priority for Restoration Shaman in PvP is as follows:

1. Intellect
2. Versatility
3. Mastery
4. Haste
5. Critical Strike

Intellect is the best stat in all situations. Versatility is the strongest secondary stat at all times due to it reducing the damage you take and increasing your healing output. You also want to focus on getting Mastery. This increases the effectiveness of your Mastery: Deep Healing.

Mastery is very important for healing throughput, after focusing on Versatility.

Below, you will find our current BiS list.

• Head: Locus of the Primal Core
• Neck: Thalassian Competitor's Amulet - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery
• Shoulders: Tempests of the Primal Core
• Cloak: Galactic Gladiator's Shawl
• Chest: Galactic Gladiator's Chain Tunic
• Wrists: Galactic Gladiator's Chain Wristguards
• Hands: Earthgrips of the Primal Core
• Waist: Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery
• Legs: Galactic Gladiator's Chain Breeches
• Feet: Galactic Gladiator's Chain Boots
• Ring 1: Thalassian Competitor's Signet - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery
• Ring 2: Thalassian Competitor's Signet - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery
• Trinket 1: Galactic Gladiator's Medallion
• Trinket 2: Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
• 1H Weapon: Galactic Gladiator's Shattered Blade
• Shield: Galactic Gladiator's Bulwark

Note: It is essential that you wear two PvP trinkets. This will give you a Stamina and stat boost 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 Restoration Shamans, this is your tier set:

• 2-set: Unleash Life's cooldown is reduced by 3.0 seconds and its direct healing is increased by 100%.
• 4-set: Unleash Life affects an additional spell cast at 100% effectiveness.

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 Restoration Shaman:

• Sunfire Silk Lining. This Embellishment causes your spells can increase Intellect by 4 for 10 seconds, stacking up to 10 times.
• Arcanoweave Lining. This Embellishment increases the Shaman and healing target's primary stat.

Here are the best enchants for an Restoration Shaman:

• Helmet: Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed
• Shoulder: Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness
• Chest: Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister
• Legs: Arcanoweave Spellthread
• Boots: Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt
• Rings: Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity
• Weapon: Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Tenacity

Restoration Shaman requires using Enduring Heliotrope for the meta slot, and filling all other gem slots with Flawless Masterful Lapis.