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Enhancement Shaman Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Season 2

Welcome to Murlok’s Enhancement Shaman PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 2.

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 M+.

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

Top Mythic+ Enhancement Shamans

  1. Nosfenrir's icon
    1
    Nosfenrir
    Area 52 (US)
    Troll | Stormbringer | 322 ilvl
    3716
  2. Enhapumper's icon
    2
    Enhapumper
    Draenor (EU)
    Mag'har Orc | Stormbringer | 320 ilvl
    3699
  3. Сметанкаи's icon
    3
    Сметанкаи
    Gordunni (EU)
    Pandaren | Stormbringer | 322 ilvl
    3695
  4. Ndle's icon
    4
    Ndle
    Area 52 (US)
    Mag'har Orc | Stormbringer | 320 ilvl
    3673
  5. Shadi's icon
    5
    Shadi
    Stormscale (EU)
    Orc | Stormbringer | 320 ilvl
    3669

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

  • 26% Critical Strike +723
  • 21% Haste +912
  • 68% Mastery +1053
  • 2% Versatility +86

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 5% Avoidance +186
  • 1% Leech +58
  • 2% 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 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 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 Enhancement Shamans in Mythic+ Dungeons.

Head

  1. Serpent Crown of the Ophidian Oracle

    • Set
    • 46
    Serpent Crown of the Ophidian Oracle icon

  2. Farstrider's Unwavering Visage

    • Craft
    • 2
    Farstrider's Unwavering Visage icon

  3. Blazebound Lieutenant's Helm

    • 1
    Blazebound Lieutenant's Helm icon

  4. Voidscarred Crown

    • 1
    Voidscarred Crown icon

Neck

  1. Pendant of Malefic Fury

    • 16
    Pendant of Malefic Fury icon

  2. Aqirbane Reliquary

    • 13
    Aqirbane Reliquary icon

  3. Graft of the Domanaar

    • 13
    Graft of the Domanaar icon

  4. Amulet of the Twin Fangs

    • 3
    Amulet of the Twin Fangs icon

  5. Strand of Warding Fangs

    • 2
    Strand of Warding Fangs icon

Shoulders

  1. Hissing Mantle of the Ophidian Oracle

    • Set
    • 42
    Hissing Mantle of the Ophidian Oracle icon

  2. Soulslither Spaulders

    • 4
    Soulslither Spaulders icon

  3. Spaulders of Prime Emperor

    • 2
    Spaulders of Prime Emperor icon

  4. Ironroot Collar

    • 1
    Ironroot Collar icon

  5. Jangling Felpaulets

    • 1
    Jangling Felpaulets icon

Back

  1. Bloodthorn Burnous

    • 14
    Bloodthorn Burnous icon

  2. Silken Voodoo Drape

    • 11
    Silken Voodoo Drape icon

  3. Speakeasy Shroud

    • 11
    Speakeasy Shroud icon

  4. Fireproof Drape

    • 4
    Fireproof Drape icon

  5. Ritual Drape of the Ophidian Oracle

    • 4
    Ritual Drape of the Ophidian Oracle icon

Chest

  1. Fanged Raiment of the Ophidian Oracle

    • Set
    • 42
    Fanged Raiment of the Ophidian Oracle icon

  2. Awoken Dreadfang Cuirass

    • 5
    Awoken Dreadfang Cuirass icon

  3. Farstrider's Scouting Vest

    • 1
    Farstrider's Scouting Vest icon

  4. Galerider's Byrnie

    • 1
    Galerider's Byrnie icon

  5. Manipulator's Vest

    • 1
    Manipulator's Vest icon

Wrist

  1. Farstrider's Plated Bracers

    • Craft
    • 42
    Farstrider's Plated Bracers icon

  2. Saptorbane Guards

    • 4
    Saptorbane Guards icon

  3. Rising Tide Wristguards

    • 3
    Rising Tide Wristguards icon

  4. Arc-Glass Bindings

    • 1
    Arc-Glass Bindings icon

Hands

  1. Hexing Grips of the Ophidian Oracle

    • Set
    • 44
    Hexing Grips of the Ophidian Oracle icon

  2. Galerattle Gauntlets

    • 2
    Galerattle Gauntlets icon

  3. Galerider's Chain Clasps

    • 2
    Galerider's Chain Clasps icon

  4. Grips of Swirling Fury

    • 1
    Grips of Swirling Fury icon

  5. Sepulchral Construct's Gloves

    • 1
    Sepulchral Construct's Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Behemoth Waistband

    • 17
    Behemoth Waistband icon

  2. Serpentine Mixing Belt

    • 14
    Serpentine Mixing Belt icon

  3. Tribal Defender's Cord

    • 7
    Tribal Defender's Cord icon

  4. Belt of the Consecrated Tomb

    • 4
    Belt of the Consecrated Tomb icon

  5. Venomous Belt of the Ophidian Oracle

    • 4
    Venomous Belt of the Ophidian Oracle icon

Legs

  1. Leggings of the Ophidian Oracle

    • Set
    • 36
    Leggings of the Ophidian Oracle icon

  2. Legguards of the Awakening Brood

    • 6
    Legguards of the Awakening Brood icon

  3. Cuisses of the Uncoiled Union

    • 5
    Cuisses of the Uncoiled Union icon

  4. Egg Tender's Leggings

    • 2
    Egg Tender's Leggings icon

  5. Lithiel's Linked Leggings

    • 1
    Lithiel's Linked Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Sabatons of Coruscating Energy

    • 13
    Sabatons of Coruscating Energy icon

  2. Ferocious Scaleboots

    • 11
    Ferocious Scaleboots icon

  3. Boots of the Reckless Wayfarer

    • 7
    Boots of the Reckless Wayfarer icon

  4. Farstrider's Razor Talons

    • Craft
    • 4
    Farstrider's Razor Talons icon

  5. Greaves of the Noxious Depths

    • 4
    Greaves of the Noxious Depths icon

Rings

  1. Sickening Signet of Atroxus

    • 31
    Sickening Signet of Atroxus icon

  2. Signet of Snarling Servitude

    • 20
    Signet of Snarling Servitude icon

  3. Band of the Amani Warlord

    • 19
    Band of the Amani Warlord icon

  4. Charged Sandstone Band

    • 13
    Charged Sandstone Band icon

  5. Apex Brute's Claw Ring

    • 4
    Apex Brute's Claw Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Vile Vial of Volatile Venom

    • 25
    Vile Vial of Volatile Venom icon

  2. Zul'jin's Guillotine Technique

    • Set
    • 19
    Zul'jin's Guillotine Technique icon

  3. Voracious Heart of Ula'tek

    • 17
    Voracious Heart of Ula'tek icon

  4. Keeper's Seething Core

    • 9
    Keeper's Seething Core icon

  5. Lightspire Core

    • 7
    Lightspire Core icon

Main Hand

  1. Farstrider's Chopper

    • Craft
    • 27
    Farstrider's Chopper icon

  2. Aman'muso, Warlord's Vengeance

    • Set
    • 16
    Aman'muso, Warlord's Vengeance icon

  3. Bloomforged Claw

    • Craft
    • 3
    Bloomforged Claw icon

  4. Tomb-Creeper's Claw

    • 3
    Tomb-Creeper's Claw icon

  5. Slithering Savage's Gavel

    • 1
    Slithering Savage's Gavel icon

Off Hand

  1. Farstrider's Chopper

    • Craft
    • 21
    Farstrider's Chopper icon

  2. Hulking Handaxe

    • 12
    Hulking Handaxe icon

  3. Thorntalon Edge

    • 4
    Thorntalon Edge icon

  4. Headcracker of Supplication

    • 3
    Headcracker of Supplication icon

  5. Slithering Savage's Gavel

    • 3
    Slithering Savage's Gavel 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. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 47
    Farstrider's Plated Bracers icon

  2. Hunter's Ritual Stone

    • 43
    Farstrider's Chopper icon

  3. Hunt

    • 8
    Farstrider's Chopper icon

  4. Loa Worshiper's Band

    • 1
    Loa Worshiper's Band 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 Mythic+ Dungeons during Midnight Season 2.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance

    • 42
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 4
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Rune of Avoidance

    • 2
    Enchant Helm - Rune of Avoidance icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace

    • 42
    Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 4
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 1
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 49
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 1
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

Legs

  1. Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

    • 50
    Forest Hunter's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 39
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 6
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 3
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

    • 92
    Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

    • 6
    Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery

    • 1
    Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Rite of the Hash'ey

    • 32
    Rite of the Hash'ey icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 8
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 7
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

Off Hand

  1. Rite of the Hash'ey

    • 34
    Rite of the Hash'ey icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 8
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 7
    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 Enhancement Shamans in Mythic+ Dungeons.

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Quick Amethyst

    • 48
    Flawless Quick Amethyst icon

  2. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 41
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

  3. Flawless Masterful Peridot

    • 36
    Flawless Masterful Peridot icon

  4. Flawless Deadly Amethyst

    • 28
    Flawless Deadly Amethyst icon

  5. Flawless Masterful Garnet

    • 17
    Flawless Masterful Garnet icon

Most Played Races for Enhancement 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 Enhancement Shaman DPS players in Midnight Season 2.

  1. Orc

    • 12
    Orc icon

  2. Mag'har Orc

    • 11
    Mag'har Orc icon

  3. Dwarf

    • 8
    Dwarf icon

  4. Troll

    • 5
    Troll icon

  5. Zandalari Troll

    • 3
    Zandalari Troll 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 Mythic+ PvE guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Enhancement 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 2 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.