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Stormbringer Elemental Shaman Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Season 1

Welcome to Murlok’s Stormbringer Elemental Shaman PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 1.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Stormbringer 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 M+.

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

Top Mythic+ Stormbringer Elemental Shamans

  1. Deeprayaa's icon
    1
    Deeprayaa
    Draenor (EU)
    Dwarf | Stormbringer | 292 ilvl
    4271
  2. Mandur's icon
    2
    Mandur
    Hyjal (EU)
    Dwarf | Stormbringer | 293 ilvl
    4246
  3. Sheffy's icon
    3
    Sheffy
    Blackrock (EU)
    Dwarf | Stormbringer | 293 ilvl
    4221
  4. Miyahturbo's icon
    4
    Miyahturbo
    Deathwing (EU)
    Dwarf | Stormbringer | 293 ilvl
    4201
  5. Ryzens's icon
    5
    Ryzens
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    Dwarf | Stormbringer | 292 ilvl
    4192

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

  • 23% Critical Strike +847
  • 15% Haste +511
  • 64% Mastery +1063
  • 2% Versatility +114

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 5% Avoidance +199
  • 1% Leech +69
  • 3% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Mythic+ Dungeons. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Stormbringer 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 Mythic+

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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Head

  1. Locus of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 46
    Locus of the Primal Core icon

  2. Frenzy's Rebuke

    • 3
    Frenzy's Rebuke icon

  3. Oblivion Guise

    • 1
    Oblivion Guise icon

Neck

  1. Rotmire's Sporeheart

    • 46
    Rotmire's Sporeheart icon

  2. Amulet of the Abyssal Hymn

    • 1
    Amulet of the Abyssal Hymn icon

  3. Barbed Ymirheim Choker

    • 1
    Barbed Ymirheim Choker icon

  4. Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet

    • 1
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet icon

  5. Necklace of the Twisting Void

    • 1
    Necklace of the Twisting Void icon

Shoulders

  1. Tempests of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 46
    Tempests of the Primal Core icon

  2. Spaulders of Arrow's Flight

    • 2
    Spaulders of Arrow's Flight icon

  3. Nullwalker's Dread Epaulettes

    • 1
    Nullwalker's Dread Epaulettes icon

  4. Scaled Commencement Spaulders

    • 1
    Scaled Commencement Spaulders icon

Back

  1. Guardian of the Primal Core

    • 31
    Guardian of the Primal Core icon

  2. Adherent's Silken Shroud

    • Craft
    • 14
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

  3. Cloak of the Fallen Cardinal

    • 2
    Cloak of the Fallen Cardinal icon

  4. Fluxweave Cloak

    • 1
    Fluxweave Cloak icon

  5. Potion-Stained Cloak

    • 1
    Potion-Stained Cloak icon

Chest

  1. Embrace of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 42
    Embrace of the Primal Core icon

  2. World Tender's Trunkplate

    • Set
    • Craft
    • 7
    World Tender's Trunkplate icon

  3. Sharpeye Chestguard

    • 1
    Sharpeye Chestguard icon

Wrist

  1. Fallen King's Cuffs

    • 17
    Fallen King's Cuffs icon

  2. Amberfrond Bracers

    • 16
    Amberfrond Bracers icon

  3. Farstrider's Plated Bracers

    • Craft
    • 16
    Farstrider's Plated Bracers icon

  4. Corewarden Cuffs

    • 1
    Corewarden Cuffs icon

Hands

  1. Earthgrips of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 50
    Earthgrips of the Primal Core icon

Waist

  1. World Tender's Barkclasp

    • Set
    • Craft
    • 24
    World Tender's Barkclasp icon

  2. Farstrider's Trophy Belt

    • Craft
    • 11
    Farstrider's Trophy Belt icon

  3. Raging Storm Sash

    • 5
    Raging Storm Sash icon

  4. Ceinture of the Primal Core

    • 3
    Ceinture of the Primal Core icon

  5. Scabrous Zombie Belt

    • 3
    Scabrous Zombie Belt icon

Legs

  1. Fungarian Folly Faulds

    • 27
    Fungarian Folly Faulds icon

  2. Leggings of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 20
    Leggings of the Primal Core icon

  3. Farstrider's Reinforced Faulds

    • 1
    Farstrider's Reinforced Faulds icon

  4. Greaves of the Divine Guile

    • 1
    Greaves of the Divine Guile icon

  5. Wickedweave Trousers

    • 1
    Wickedweave Trousers icon

Feet

  1. Grudgefiend Stompers

    • 23
    Grudgefiend Stompers icon

  2. World Tender's Rootslippers

    • Set
    • Craft
    • 19
    World Tender's Rootslippers icon

  3. Sollerets of the Primal Core

    • 3
    Sollerets of the Primal Core icon

  4. Sabatons of Obscurement

    • 2
    Sabatons of Obscurement icon

  5. Aetherlume Clonkers

    • Craft
    • 1
    Aetherlume Clonkers icon

Rings

  1. Platinum Star Band

    • 30
    Platinum Star Band icon

  2. Sporecaller's Blooming Loop

    • 24
    Sporecaller's Blooming Loop icon

  3. Sin'dorei Band of Hope

    • 16
    Sin'dorei Band of Hope icon

  4. Masterwork Sin'dorei Band

    • 8
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Band icon

  5. Occlusion of Void

    • Set
    • 6
    Occlusion of Void icon

Trinkets

  1. Gaze of the Alnseer

    • 44
    Gaze of the Alnseer icon

  2. Emberwing Feather

    • 36
    Emberwing Feather icon

  3. Vaelgor's Final Stare

    • 10
    Vaelgor's Final Stare icon

  4. Locus-Walker's Ribbon

    • 3
    Locus-Walker's Ribbon icon

  5. Sporelord's Mycelial Insignia

    • 3
    Sporelord's Mycelial Insignia icon

Main Hand

  1. Excavating Cudgel

    • 33
    Excavating Cudgel icon

  2. Weight of Command

    • 7
    Weight of Command icon

  3. Arcanic of the High Sage

    • 2
    Arcanic of the High Sage icon

  4. Splitshroud Stinger

    • 2
    Splitshroud Stinger icon

  5. Surgeon's Needle

    • 2
    Surgeon's Needle icon

Off Hand

  1. Ward of the Spellbreaker

    • 26
    Ward of the Spellbreaker icon

  2. Bulwark of Noble Resolve

    • 7
    Bulwark of Noble Resolve icon

  3. Viryx's Indomitable Bulwark

    • 6
    Viryx's Indomitable Bulwark icon

  4. Reflux Reflector

    • 5
    Reflux Reflector icon

  5. Aln'hara Lantern

    • Craft
    • 2
    Aln'hara Lantern 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. Root Warden's Regalia

    • 50
    World Tender's Barkclasp icon

  2. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 42
    Farstrider's Plated Bracers icon

  3. Hunt

    • 3
    Aln'hara Lantern icon

  4. Loa Worshiper's Band

    • 2
    Loa Worshiper's Band icon

  5. Kinetic Ankle Primers

    • 1
    Aetherlume Clonkers 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 Mythic+ Dungeons during Midnight Season 1.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance

    • 42
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 6
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Hex of Leeching

    • 1
    Enchant Helm - Hex of Leeching icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace

    • 46
    Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 3
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Nature's Grace

    • 1
    Enchant Shoulders - Nature's Grace icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 48
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister

    • 2
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister icon

Hands

  1. Heavy Knothide Armor Kit

    • 20
    Heavy Knothide Armor Kit icon

Legs

  1. Sunfire Silk Spellthread

    • 48
    Sunfire Silk Spellthread icon

  2. Arcanoweave Spellthread

    • 2
    Arcanoweave Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 43
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 5
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

    • 88
    Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury

    • 7
    Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Nature's Wrath

    • 2
    Enchant Ring - Nature's Wrath icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Jan'alai's Precision

    • 27
    Enchant Weapon - Jan'alai's Precision icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 12
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 11
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei 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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Masterful Garnet

    • 112
    Flawless Masterful Garnet icon

  2. Flawless Deadly Amethyst

    • 39
    Flawless Deadly Amethyst icon

  3. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 36
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

  4. Flawless Quick Garnet

    • 29
    Flawless Quick Garnet icon

  5. Flawless Versatile Garnet

    • 19
    Flawless Versatile Garnet icon

Most Played Races for Elemental Shaman M+

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvE, giving a competitive edge in Mythic+ Dungeons.

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

  1. Dwarf

    • 35
    Dwarf icon

  2. Orc

    • 5
    Orc icon

  3. Tauren

    • 4
    Tauren icon

  4. Draenei

    • 3
    Draenei icon

  5. Troll

    • 1
    Troll icon

Stormbringer 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 Mythic+ PvE guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Stormbringer Elemental Shamans in Mythic+ Dungeons 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 PvE.