Elemental Shaman PvE Guide - MoP Classic
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Spec
Introduction
Welcome to the PvE Class Guide for Elemental Shaman in Mist of Pandaria Classic. We'll look at the rotation and opener, best talent build, stat priority, consumables, and more so that you can dps at a high level in raids, dungeons, and challenge modes.
MoP Classic Elemental Shaman Rotation
Opener
- Pre-cast .Fire Elemental Totem
- Pre-pot .Potion of the Jade Serpent
- Pre-cast .Lava Burst
- Cast .Unleash Elements
- Cast if assigned.Stormlash Totem
- Cast and any on-use effects.Elemental Mastery
- Cast .Flame Shock
- Cast .Ascendance
- Cast untilLava Burstends. Still refreshAscendance.Unleash Elements
- Proceed with single target rotation.
Single Target
- Use .Flametongue Weapon
- Use .Lightning Shield
- Cast .Stormlash Totem
- Cast .Fire Elemental Totem
- Cast ifAscendancehas 15+ seconds remaining,Flame Shockis on cooldown, andLava Burstis active.Unleash Elements
- Maintain . You can refresh it early to snapshot powerful procs or buffs.Flame Shock
- Maintain .Unleash Elements
- Cast . Be sure to consume anyLava Burstprocs instantly.Lava Surge
- Cast when you have 6-7Earth Shockcharges.Lightning Shield
- Cast ifEarth Elemental Totemis not active.Fire Elemental Totem
- Maintain ifSearing Totemis not active.Fire Elemental Totem
- Cast as your filler.Lightning Bolt
AoE
- Maintain on both targets.Flame Shock
- Proceed with single target rotation, but use instead ofChain Lightning.Lightning Bolt
- Cast orChain LightningduringLava Beam.Ascendance
- Cast .Earthquake
- Cast if glyphed.Thunderstorm
- Cast orChain LightningduringLava Beam.Ascendance
2 targets:
3-5 targets:
6+ targets:
Defensive Cooldowns
- Healing Tide Totem
- Ancestral Guidance
- Shamanistic Rage
- Astral Shift
MoP Classic Elemental Shaman Talents
Standard Build
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90
MoP Classic Elemental Shaman Major Glyphs
- Standard: ,
Flame Shock
,Lightning Shield
Spiritwalker's Grace
- 4+ AoE:
Chain Lightning
- 6+ AoE:
Thunder
- Raid CD:
Healing Stream Totem
- Situational:
Fire Elemental Totem
MoP Classic Elemental Shaman Minor Glyphs
- Situational:
Thunderstorm
MoP Classic Elemental Shaman Best Consumables
Flasks and Elixirs
- Best:
- Flask of the Warm Sun
Food
- Best:
- ,Mogu Fish Stew
- Spiced Blossom Soup
- Alternatives:
- Great Banquet of the Oven
Potions
- Best:
- Potion of the Jade Serpent
MoP Classic Elemental Shaman Best Professions
- Engineering: andSynapse Springs.Nitro Boosts
- Tailoring: .Lightweave Embroidery
- Blacksmithing: 2 extra gem sockets.
- The rest of the crafting professions are very close in power.