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Elemental Shaman 3v3 PvP Guide for Midnight Season 1

Welcome to Murlok’s Elemental Shaman PvP guide for 3v3 Arenas in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 1.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Elemental Shaman DPS across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the optimal stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, gems, and races used in Patch 12.0 competitive 3v3.

Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.

Top 3v3 Elemental Shamans

  1. Swapxy's icon
    1
    Swapxy
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Highmountain Tauren | Farseer | 236 ilvl
    2420
  2. Swapxy's icon
    2
    Swapxy
    Wildhammer (EU)
    Highmountain Tauren | Farseer | 237 ilvl
    2406
  3. Wavedodger's icon
    3
    Wavedodger
    Tichondrius (US)
    Dark Iron Dwarf | Farseer | 232 ilvl
    2381
  4. Zeepeyé's icon
    4
    Zeepeyé
    Kazzak (EU)
    Highmountain Tauren | Farseer | 237 ilvl
    2381
  5. Jaimæ's icon
    5
    Jaimæ
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Highmountain Tauren | Farseer | 240 ilvl
    2364

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Elemental Shaman's DPS performance, appearing on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.

They have diminishing returns after reaching +20% from gear, so proper balance ensures the best results.

Optimal Secondary Stats

  • 6% Critical Strike +48
  • 19% Haste +689
  • 26% Mastery +137
  • 16% Versatility +879

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +2
  • 0% Leech +13
  • 6% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in 3v3 Arenas. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Elemental Shamans.

  1. Most used talents, strongly recommended!
  2. Frequently used talents, offer flexibility or suit personal preference.
  3. Rarely used talents, usually chosen to unlock deeper rows in the tree.

Best-in-Slot Gear for 3v3

Gear provides core stat bonuses and typically comes from the Great Vault, crafted items, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.

These items are most frequently used by top-ranked Elemental Shamans in 3v3 Arenas.

Head

  1. Locus of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 28
    Locus of the Primal Core icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Faceguard

    • 8
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Faceguard icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Mail Visor

    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Mail Visor icon

Neck

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Necklace

    • 23
    Galactic Aspirant's Necklace icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Necklace

    • 5
    Galactic Gladiator's Necklace icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Amulet

    • 4
    Thalassian Competitor's Amulet icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Pendant

    • 3
    Galactic Aspirant's Pendant icon

  5. Galactic Gladiator's Pendant

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Pendant icon

Shoulders

  1. Tempests of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 21
    Tempests of the Primal Core icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Monnion

    • 13
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Monnion icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Chain Spaulders

    • 2
    Galactic Aspirant's Chain Spaulders icon

  4. Farstrider's Brilliant Plumes

    • 1
    Farstrider's Brilliant Plumes icon

Back

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • Craft
    • 24
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Cloak

    • 10
    Galactic Aspirant's Cloak icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Cape

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Cape icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Cloak

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Cloak icon

  5. Galactic Gladiator's Drape

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Drape icon

Chest

  1. Embrace of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 14
    Embrace of the Primal Core icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Armored Tunic

    • 11
    Galactic Aspirant's Armored Tunic icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Tunic

    • 5
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Tunic icon

  4. Galactic Warmonger's Chestguard

    • Set
    • 4
    Galactic Warmonger's Chestguard icon

  5. Farstrider's Scouting Vest

    • 2
    Farstrider's Scouting Vest icon

Wrist

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Cuffs

    • Craft
    • 25
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Cuffs icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Chain Bracer

    • 8
    Galactic Aspirant's Chain Bracer icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Mail Links

    • 3
    Thalassian Competitor's Mail Links icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Bracers

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Handguards

    • 14
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Handguards icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Chain Handguards

    • 10
    Galactic Aspirant's Chain Handguards icon

  3. Earthgrips of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 9
    Earthgrips of the Primal Core icon

  4. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Grips

    • Craft
    • 3
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Grips icon

  5. Farstrider's Sharpened Claws

    • 1
    Farstrider's Sharpened Claws icon

Waist

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Chain Belt

    • 20
    Galactic Aspirant's Chain Belt icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Belt

    • 9
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Belt icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle

    • Craft
    • 3
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

  4. Galactic Warmonger's Cinch

    • Set
    • 2
    Galactic Warmonger's Cinch icon

  5. Farstrider's Trophy Belt

    • 1
    Farstrider's Trophy Belt icon

Legs

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Breeches

    • 19
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Breeches icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves

    • 6
    Galactic Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves icon

  3. Leggings of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 6
    Leggings of the Primal Core icon

  4. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Leggings

    • Craft
    • 5
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Leggings icon

  5. Farstrider's Reinforced Faulds

    • 1
    Farstrider's Reinforced Faulds icon

Feet

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Chain Sabatons

    • 17
    Galactic Aspirant's Chain Sabatons icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Mail Footlinks

    • 9
    Thalassian Competitor's Mail Footlinks icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Stompers

    • 6
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Stompers icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Chain Sabatons

    • 4
    Galactic Gladiator's Chain Sabatons icon

  5. Galactic Aspirant's Chain Stompers

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Chain Stompers icon

Rings

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Signet

    • 38
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Ring

    • 25
    Galactic Aspirant's Ring icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Ring

    • 7
    Galactic Gladiator's Ring icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Signet

    • 3
    Galactic Aspirant's Signet icon

  5. Masterwork Sin'dorei Band

    • 1
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Band icon

Trinkets

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 37
    Galactic Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 34
    Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 2
    Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

Main Hand

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Ripper

    • 34
    Galactic Gladiator's Ripper icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Claws

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Claws icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Scepter

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Scepter icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Shattered Blade

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Shattered Blade icon

Off Hand

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Shield

    • 35
    Galactic Gladiator's Shield icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Shield

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Shield icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Bulwark

    • Craft
    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Bulwark icon

Embellishments

Embellishments add special effects to crafted gear. Only two can be equipped, so selection is important.

The following embellishments are the most commonly used by high-rated Elemental Shamans.

  1. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 41
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  2. Devouring Banding

    • 24
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Cuffs icon

  3. Prismatic Focusing Iris

    • 5
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  4. Stabilizing Gemstone Bandolier

    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  5. Voidstone Barrier

    • 1
    Voidstone Shielding Array icon

Enchantments

Enchantments enhance gear with additional stats or special procs. Most are crafted by Enchanters, leg enchants come from Leatherworkers, and some slot-specific options appear through seasonal content.

These are the top enchantments for Elemental Shaman gear in 3v3 Arenas during Midnight Season 1.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed

    • 18
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed

    • 10
    Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 1
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 20
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle

    • 8
    Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 2
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 26
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister

    • 2
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister icon

Legs

  1. Sunfire Silk Spellthread

    • 29
    Sunfire Silk Spellthread icon

  2. Bright Linen Spellthread

    • 3
    Bright Linen Spellthread icon

  3. Sunfire Silk Spellthread

    • 3
    Sunfire Silk Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 21
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 2
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 2
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity

    • 31
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Thalassian Versatility

    • 17
    Enchant Ring - Thalassian Versatility icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Thalassian Versatility

    • 7
    Enchant Ring - Thalassian Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 33
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 3
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Tenacity

    • 1
    Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Tenacity icon

Off Hand

  1. Pyrium Shield Spike

    • 1
    Pyrium Shield Spike icon

  2. Thorium Shield Spike

    • 1
    Thorium Shield Spike icon

Gems

Gems provide focused secondary stat bonuses to help fine‑tune builds. They are crafted by Jewelcrafters and socketed into gear.

Sockets can be added to Necklaces and Rings with the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear through seasonal vendor items.

These are the most popular gems among top‑rated Elemental Shamans in 3v3 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 4
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Quick Lapis

    • 75
    Flawless Quick Lapis icon

  2. Enduring Heliotrope

    • 25
    Enduring Heliotrope icon

  3. Flawless Quick Lapis

    • 18
    Flawless Quick Lapis icon

  4. Quick Lapis

    • 15
    Quick Lapis icon

  5. Flawless Versatile Peridot

    • 8
    Flawless Versatile Peridot icon

Most Played Races for Elemental Shaman 3v3

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 3v3 Arenas.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Elemental Shaman DPS players in Midnight Season 1.

  1. Highmountain Tauren

    • 17
    Highmountain Tauren icon

  2. Orc

    • 10
    Orc icon

  3. Dwarf

    • 6
    Dwarf icon

  4. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 3
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  5. Draenei

    • 1
    Draenei icon

Elemental Shaman Guide FAQ

Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.

How is this 3v3 PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Elemental Shamans in 3v3 Arenas using Blizzard’s Battle.net API .

How often is the information updated?

Data updates every 8 hours.

Why is this guide valuable?

The guide provides real-time build insights, showing exactly what high-ranking players are currently using, helping you make informed decisions for your character.

Is this guide current?

Yes. The guide always reflects the latest information for Midnight Season 1 and Patch 12.0.

Is this guide suitable for beginners?

Yes. Beginners can easily identify current trends and optimal setups. However, it does not provide gameplay tutorials.

Why isn’t my character listed in the top rankings?

Reasons may include inactivity, falling below the minimum rating threshold, frequent spec changes, or gear not optimized for PvP.