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Enhancement Shaman 2v2 PvP Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Enhancement Shaman PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: Midnight Pre-Patch.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Enhancement 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 2v2.

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

Top 2v2 Enhancement Shamans

  1. Ssally's icon
    1
    Ssally
    Outland (EU)
    Dark Iron Dwarf | Totemic | 125 ilvl
    2526
  2. Askryan's icon
    2
    Askryan
    Area 52 (US)
    Orc | Totemic | 126 ilvl
    2512
  3. Aahi's icon
    3
    Aahi
    Argent Dawn (EU)
    Draenei | Stormbringer | 129 ilvl
    2404
  4. Meetdwayne's icon
    4
    Meetdwayne
    Lightnings Blade (US)
    Dwarf | Stormbringer | 124 ilvl
    2380
  5. Prongya's icon
    5
    Prongya
    Tichondrius (US)
    Earthen | Totemic | 132 ilvl
    2371

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Enhancement 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

  • 13% Critical Strike +34
  • 24% Haste +277
  • 50% Mastery +165
  • 29% Versatility +410

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 0% Leech +7
  • 22% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in 2v2 Arenas. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Enhancement 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 2v2

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 Enhancement Shamans in 2v2 Arenas.

Head

  1. Aspect of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 12
    Aspect of Channeled Fury icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Faceguard

    • 11
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Faceguard icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Mail Goggles

    • 9
    Algari Competitor's Mail Goggles icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Helm

    • 4
    Astral Warmonger's Helm icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Helm icon

Neck

  1. Astral Gladiator's Necklace

    • 20
    Astral Gladiator's Necklace icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • Craft
    • 18
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  3. Cabochon of the Infinite Flight

    • 1
    Cabochon of the Infinite Flight icon

Shoulders

  1. Fangs of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 39
    Fangs of Channeled Fury icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 38
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Shawl

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Shawl icon

Chest

  1. Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail

    • Craft
    • 17
    Algari Competitor's Chain Chainmail icon

  2. Furs of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 13
    Furs of Channeled Fury icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic

    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Tunic icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Chestguard

    • 3
    Astral Warmonger's Chestguard icon

Wrist

  1. Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers

    • 13
    Algari Competitor's Mail Bracers icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Bracers

    • 10
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Bracers icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chain Wristguards

    • 9
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Wristguards icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Armguards

    • 5
    Astral Warmonger's Armguards icon

  5. Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs

    • Craft
    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs icon

Hands

  1. Claws of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 20
    Claws of Channeled Fury icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Handguards

    • 17
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Handguards icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Chain Gauntlets

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Chain Gauntlets icon

Waist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt

    • 27
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Belt icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Cinch

    • 7
    Astral Warmonger's Cinch icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

Legs

  1. Tassets of Channeled Fury

    • Set
    • 38
    Tassets of Channeled Fury icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Leggings

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chain Sabatons

    • 26
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Sabatons icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots

    • 8
    Astral Gladiator's Chain Boots icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Chain Treads

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Chain Treads icon

  4. Interloper's Chain Boots

    • 1
    Interloper's Chain Boots icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 57
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Ring

    • 17
    Astral Gladiator's Ring icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 38
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 35
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Claws

    • 30
    Astral Gladiator's Claws icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Pickaxe

    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Pickaxe icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Splitter

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Splitter icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Axe

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Axe icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Claws

    • 31
    Astral Gladiator's Claws icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Pickaxe

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Pickaxe icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Splitter

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Splitter icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Axe

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Axe icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Chopper

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Chopper 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 Enhancement Shamans.

  1. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 60
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Energy Redistribution Beacon

    • 8
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  3. Ascendance

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Pickaxe icon

  4. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Chain Cuffs 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 Enhancement Shaman gear in 2v2 Arenas during Midnight Pre-Patch.

Neck

  1. Enchant Neck - Mark of the Claw

    • 1
    Enchant Neck - Mark of the Claw icon

Shoulders

  1. Lesser Inscription of Shattered Crystal

    • 1
    Lesser Inscription of Shattered Crystal icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 26
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 9
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. +15 Leech

    • 1
    +15 Leech icon

Chest

  1. Stormrider's Agility

    • 21
    Stormrider's Agility icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 15
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  3. Council's Intellect

    • 1
    Council's Intellect icon

Wrist

  1. +66 Speed

    • 36
    +66 Speed icon

  2. +43 Leech

    • 1
    +43 Leech icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 31
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 3
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

  3. Sunset Spellthread

    • 3
    Sunset Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 33
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 4
    Defender's March icon

  3. Scout's March

    • 1
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +21 Versatility

    • 31
    +21 Versatility icon

  2. Cursed Mastery

    • 29
    Cursed Mastery icon

  3. +21 Haste

    • 7
    +21 Haste icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 21
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 9
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

  3. Stonebound Artistry

    • 6
    Stonebound Artistry icon

Off Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 20
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 6
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

  3. Stonebound Artistry

    • 6
    Stonebound Artistry 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 Enhancement Shamans in 2v2 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 27
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 7
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

  3. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 1
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 19
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 8
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  3. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 4
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  4. Dexterous Fiber

    • 3
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  5. Energizing Fiber

    • 2
    Energizing Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Quick Sapphire

    • 108
    Quick Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Onyx

    • 53
    Versatile Onyx icon

  3. Versatile Emerald

    • 36
    Versatile Emerald icon

  4. Masterful Emerald

    • 20
    Masterful Emerald icon

  5. Quick Onyx

    • 20
    Quick Onyx icon

Tinker

    • 18

  2. Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer

    • 1
    Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer icon

  3. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector

    • 1
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector icon

  4. Tinker: Plane Displacer

    • 1
    Tinker: Plane Displacer icon

  5. Tinker: Shadowflame Rockets

    • 1
    Tinker: Shadowflame Rockets icon

Most Played Races for Enhancement Shaman 2v2

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 2v2 Arenas.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Enhancement Shaman DPS players in Midnight Pre-Patch.

  1. Orc

    • 13
    Orc icon

  2. Highmountain Tauren

    • 9
    Highmountain Tauren icon

  3. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 5
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  4. Draenei

    • 4
    Draenei icon

  5. Mag'har Orc

    • 2
    Mag'har Orc icon

Enhancement Shaman Guide FAQ

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

How is this 2v2 PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Enhancement Shamans in 2v2 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 Pre-Patch 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.