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Enhancement Shaman Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Season 1

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

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. Античка's icon
    1
    Античка
    Howling Fjord (EU)
    Draenei | Stormbringer | 291 ilvl
    4100
  2. Durdrann's icon
    2
    Durdrann
    Area 52 (US)
    Mag'har Orc | Stormbringer | 290 ilvl
    4060
  3. Bigshock's icon
    3
    Bigshock
    Kazzak (EU)
    Dwarf | Stormbringer | 291 ilvl
    4048
  4. Chadzo's icon
    4
    Chadzo
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    Dwarf | Stormbringer | 290 ilvl
    4046
  5. Thorstein's icon
    5
    Thorstein
    Stormscale (EU)
    Orc | Stormbringer | 291 ilvl
    4043

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

  • 20% Critical Strike +445
  • 21% Haste +911
  • 68% Mastery +1062
  • 1% Versatility +29

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 5% Avoidance +171
  • 0% Leech +30
  • 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. Locus of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 49
    Locus of the Primal Core icon

  2. Farstrider's Unwavering Visage

    • Craft
    • 1
    Farstrider's Unwavering Visage icon

Neck

  1. Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet

    • 31
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet icon

  2. Ribbon of Coiled Malice

    • 7
    Ribbon of Coiled Malice icon

  3. Amulet of the Abyssal Hymn

    • 6
    Amulet of the Abyssal Hymn icon

  4. Eternal Voidsong Chain

    • 4
    Eternal Voidsong Chain icon

  5. Barbed Ymirheim Choker

    • 2
    Barbed Ymirheim Choker icon

Shoulders

  1. Tempests of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 49
    Tempests of the Primal Core icon

  2. Nullwalker's Dread Epaulettes

    • 1
    Nullwalker's Dread Epaulettes icon

Back

  1. Adherent's Silken Shroud

    • Craft
    • 23
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

  2. Guardian of the Primal Core

    • 14
    Guardian of the Primal Core icon

  3. Draconic Nullcape

    • 7
    Draconic Nullcape icon

  4. Rigid Scale Greatcloak

    • 3
    Rigid Scale Greatcloak icon

  5. Fluxweave Cloak

    • 2
    Fluxweave Cloak icon

Chest

  1. Embrace of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 50
    Embrace of the Primal Core icon

Wrist

  1. Amberfrond Bracers

    • 17
    Amberfrond Bracers icon

  2. Farstrider's Plated Bracers

    • Craft
    • 17
    Farstrider's Plated Bracers icon

  3. Fallen King's Cuffs

    • 11
    Fallen King's Cuffs icon

  4. Corewarden Cuffs

    • 2
    Corewarden Cuffs icon

  5. Darkfang Scale Wristguards

    • 2
    Darkfang Scale Wristguards icon

Hands

  1. Earthgrips of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 44
    Earthgrips of the Primal Core icon

  2. Grips of Forgotten Honor

    • 3
    Grips of Forgotten Honor icon

  3. Farstrider's Sharpened Claws

    • Craft
    • 2
    Farstrider's Sharpened Claws icon

  4. Untethered Berserker's Grips

    • 1
    Untethered Berserker's Grips icon

Waist

  1. Ceinture of the Primal Core

    • 21
    Ceinture of the Primal Core icon

  2. Scornbane Waistguard

    • 16
    Scornbane Waistguard icon

  3. Farstrider's Trophy Belt

    • Craft
    • 5
    Farstrider's Trophy Belt icon

  4. World Tender's Barkclasp

    • Set
    • Craft
    • 5
    World Tender's Barkclasp icon

  5. Raging Storm Sash

    • 3
    Raging Storm Sash icon

Legs

  1. Farstrider's Reinforced Faulds

    • Craft
    • 22
    Farstrider's Reinforced Faulds icon

  2. Greaves of the Divine Guile

    • 12
    Greaves of the Divine Guile icon

  3. Leggings of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 11
    Leggings of the Primal Core icon

  4. Eternal Flame Scaleguards

    • 2
    Eternal Flame Scaleguards icon

  5. Wickedweave Trousers

    • 2
    Wickedweave Trousers icon

Feet

  1. Sollerets of the Primal Core

    • 34
    Sollerets of the Primal Core icon

  2. Farstrider's Razor Talons

    • Craft
    • 5
    Farstrider's Razor Talons icon

  3. World Tender's Rootslippers

    • Set
    • Craft
    • 5
    World Tender's Rootslippers icon

  4. Whipcoil Sabatons

    • 3
    Whipcoil Sabatons icon

  5. Boots of Explosive Growth

    • 2
    Boots of Explosive Growth icon

Rings

  1. Omission of Light

    • Set
    • 32
    Omission of Light icon

  2. Occlusion of Void

    • Set
    • 21
    Occlusion of Void icon

  3. Masterwork Sin'dorei Band

    • 11
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Band icon

  4. Platinum Star Band

    • 10
    Platinum Star Band icon

  5. Bifurcation Band

    • 9
    Bifurcation Band icon

Trinkets

  1. Gaze of the Alnseer

    • 48
    Gaze of the Alnseer icon

  2. Algeth'ar Puzzle Box

    • 44
    Algeth'ar Puzzle Box icon

  3. Emberwing Feather

    • 5
    Emberwing Feather icon

  4. Heart of Wind

    • 1
    Heart of Wind icon

  5. Solarflare Prism

    • 1
    Solarflare Prism icon

Main Hand

  1. Blazing Sunclaws

    • 26
    Blazing Sunclaws icon

  2. Clutchmates' Caress

    • 15
    Clutchmates' Caress icon

  3. Tormentor's Bladed Fists

    • 3
    Tormentor's Bladed Fists icon

  4. Dreadflail Bludgeon

    • 2
    Dreadflail Bludgeon icon

  5. Soulblight Cleaver

    • 2
    Soulblight Cleaver icon

Off Hand

  1. Farstrider's Chopper

    • Craft
    • 29
    Farstrider's Chopper icon

  2. Clutchmates' Caress

    • 5
    Clutchmates' Caress icon

  3. Blazing Sunclaws

    • 4
    Blazing Sunclaws icon

  4. Bloomforged Claw

    • Craft
    • 4
    Bloomforged Claw icon

  5. Tormentor's Bladed Fists

    • 3
    Tormentor's Bladed Fists 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

    • 59
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

  2. Hunt

    • 29
    Farstrider's Chopper icon

  3. Root Warden's Regalia

    • 10
    World Tender's Barkclasp icon

  4. Loa Worshiper's Band

    • 2
    Loa Worshiper's Band icon

  5. Meddy, Pocket Sized

    • 1
    Aetherlume Bracelets 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 1.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance

    • 46
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Rune of Avoidance

    • 3
    Enchant Helm - Rune of Avoidance icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed

    • 1
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace

    • 42
    Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Nature's Grace

    • 5
    Enchant Shoulders - Nature's Grace icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 1
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 50
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

Hands

  1. Heavy Knothide Armor Kit

    • 6
    Heavy Knothide Armor Kit icon

Legs

  1. Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

    • 45
    Forest Hunter's Armor Kit icon

  2. Sunfire Silk Spellthread

    • 4
    Sunfire Silk Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 44
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 4
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 1
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

    • 84
    Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity

    • 9
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

    • 7
    Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 27
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 16
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Jan'alai's Precision

    • 6
    Enchant Weapon - Jan'alai's Precision icon

Off Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 25
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 16
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Jan'alai's Precision

    • 7
    Enchant Weapon - Jan'alai's Precision 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 Masterful Peridot

    • 45
    Flawless Masterful Peridot icon

  2. Flawless Quick Amethyst

    • 45
    Flawless Quick Amethyst icon

  3. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 45
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

  4. Flawless Quick Garnet

    • 35
    Flawless Quick Garnet icon

  5. Flawless Masterful Garnet

    • 29
    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 1.

  1. Dwarf

    • 14
    Dwarf icon

  2. Orc

    • 12
    Orc icon

  3. Mag'har Orc

    • 7
    Mag'har Orc icon

  4. Draenei

    • 6
    Draenei icon

  5. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 3
    Dark Iron Dwarf 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 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.