Shaman
Elemental
Playstyle
Ranged spellcaster cycling Lightning Bolt/Lava Burst on single targets or spreading Flame Shock via Voltaic Blaze for AoE, spending Maelstrom on Earth Shock or Elemental Blast. Fundamentals are simple, but Stormbringer's proc-based playstyle can get 'very complex and rewarding' for players who chase it. Excellent passive dungeon survivability and a strong crowd-control kit.
In high demand for Mythic+ — strong AoE plus a tailorable utility/CC toolkit
Season 2 Tier Set
Ophidian Oracle's Prophecy
Earth Shock, Elemental Blast, and Earthquake damage increased by 25%.
When Stormkeeper or Ascendance fade, your next 2 Lightning Bolts, Chain Lightnings, or Lava Bursts deal 25% increased damage and cause your next Earthquake, Earth Shock, or Elemental Blast to cost 100% less Maelstrom.
+ The Good
In high demand for Mythic+ — strong AoE plus a tailorable utility/CC toolkit
Solid single-target fundamentals
− The Bad
Current raid tuning is a real weak spot — several Season 1 encounters have an "awkward target profile" for it
Mobility outside Spiritwalker's Grace is mediocre
Below-average defensive kit relative to other casters, felt most in Mythic+
Pick My Main ratings
Raid buffs
Utility
Hero talents
Calls down Tempest strikes and leans into lightning spells for its identity. Currently trails Farseer in nearly every practical measure for Elemental.
Summons Ancestor pets that mirror your Lava Bursts/Chain Lightnings. Currently the stronger choice across PvE and PvP alike, with easier execution and better defense on top of the damage lead.