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Farseer Restoration Shaman 2v2 PvP Guide for Midnight Season 2

Welcome to Murlok’s Farseer Restoration Shaman PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 2.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Farseer Restoration Shaman Healers 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 Farseer Restoration Shamans

  1. Hp's icon
    1
    Hp
    Alonsus (EU)
    Dwarf | Farseer | 277 ilvl
    2305
  2. Yamonti's icon
    2
    Yamonti
    Blackhand (EU)
    Orc | Farseer | 281 ilvl
    2282
  3. Squeezeð's icon
    3
    Squeezeð
    Illidan (US)
    Orc | Farseer | 277 ilvl
    2226
  4. Amélyohan's icon
    4
    Amélyohan
    Archimonde (EU)
    Orc | Farseer | 291 ilvl
    2219
  5. Mjölnîr's icon
    5
    Mjölnîr
    Aggramar (US)
    Kul Tiran | Farseer | 278 ilvl
    2204

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Restoration Shaman's Healer 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 +50
  • 10% Haste +423
  • 77% Mastery +679
  • 22% Versatility +1179

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 0% Leech +3
  • 4% 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 Farseer Restoration 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 Restoration Shamans in 2v2 Arenas.

Head

  1. Serpent Crown of the Ophidian Oracle

    • Set
    • 25
    Serpent Crown of the Ophidian Oracle icon

  2. Venomous Aspirant's Chain Headguard

    • 10
    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Headguard icon

  3. Venomous Gladiator's Chain Helm

    • 8
    Venomous Gladiator's Chain Helm icon

  4. Venomous Gladiator's Chain Faceguard

    • 3
    Venomous Gladiator's Chain Faceguard icon

  5. Venomous Warmonger's Helm

    • Set
    • 2
    Venomous Warmonger's Helm icon

Neck

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Amulet

    • Craft
    • 28
    Thalassian Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Venomous Aspirant's Pendant

    • 17
    Venomous Aspirant's Pendant icon

  3. Venomous Aspirant's Necklace

    • 4
    Venomous Aspirant's Necklace icon

  4. Venomous Gladiator's Amulet

    • 1
    Venomous Gladiator's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Hissing Mantle of the Ophidian Oracle

    • Set
    • 28
    Hissing Mantle of the Ophidian Oracle icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Epaulets

    • 9
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Epaulets icon

  3. Venomous Aspirant's Chain Spaulders

    • 7
    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Spaulders icon

  4. Venomous Gladiator's Chain Monnion

    • 4
    Venomous Gladiator's Chain Monnion icon

  5. Venomous Gladiator's Chain Shoulderguard

    • 1
    Venomous Gladiator's Chain Shoulderguard icon

Back

  1. Venomous Aspirant's Cape

    • 22
    Venomous Aspirant's Cape icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • Craft
    • 13
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  3. Venomous Aspirant's Greatcloak

    • 8
    Venomous Aspirant's Greatcloak icon

  4. Venomous Aspirant's Cloak

    • 6
    Venomous Aspirant's Cloak icon

  5. Venomous Aspirant's Drape

    • 1
    Venomous Aspirant's Drape icon

Chest

  1. Venomous Aspirant's Chain Tunic

    • 25
    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Tunic icon

  2. Fanged Raiment of the Ophidian Oracle

    • Set
    • 18
    Fanged Raiment of the Ophidian Oracle icon

  3. Venomous Gladiator's Chain Tunic

    • 6
    Venomous Gladiator's Chain Tunic icon

  4. Venomous Warmonger's Chestguard

    • Set
    • 1
    Venomous Warmonger's Chestguard icon

Wrist

  1. Venomous Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps

    • 21
    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Wristwraps icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Cuffs

    • Craft
    • 19
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Cuffs icon

  3. Venomous Aspirant's Chain Bracer

    • 5
    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Bracer icon

  4. Venomous Gladiator's Chain Wristguards

    • 3
    Venomous Gladiator's Chain Wristguards icon

  5. Venomous Gladiator's Chain Bracers

    • 2
    Venomous Gladiator's Chain Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Venomous Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets

    • 23
    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Gauntlets icon

  2. Hexing Grips of the Ophidian Oracle

    • Set
    • 18
    Hexing Grips of the Ophidian Oracle icon

  3. Venomous Gladiator's Chain Handguards

    • 5
    Venomous Gladiator's Chain Handguards icon

  4. Venomous Aspirant's Chain Handguards

    • 4
    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Handguards icon

Waist

  1. Venomous Aspirant's Chain Clasp

    • 25
    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Clasp icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle

    • Craft
    • 14
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Girdle icon

  3. Venomous Aspirant's Chain Belt

    • 8
    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Belt icon

  4. Venomous Gladiator's Chain Belt

    • 3
    Venomous Gladiator's Chain Belt icon

Legs

  1. Venomous Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves

    • 19
    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Wargreaves icon

  2. Leggings of the Ophidian Oracle

    • Set
    • 16
    Leggings of the Ophidian Oracle icon

  3. Venomous Gladiator's Chain Leggings

    • 6
    Venomous Gladiator's Chain Leggings icon

  4. Venomous Gladiator's Chain Breeches

    • 4
    Venomous Gladiator's Chain Breeches icon

  5. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Leggings

    • 2
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Venomous Aspirant's Chain Stompers

    • 38
    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Stompers icon

  2. Venomous Aspirant's Chain Sabatons

    • 9
    Venomous Aspirant's Chain Sabatons icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Chain Stompers

    • Craft
    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Chain Stompers icon

  4. Venomous Gladiator's Chain Boots

    • 1
    Venomous Gladiator's Chain Boots icon

  5. Venomous Gladiator's Chain Sabatons

    • 1
    Venomous Gladiator's Chain Sabatons icon

Rings

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 81
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Venomous Aspirant's Signet

    • 12
    Venomous Aspirant's Signet icon

  3. Venomous Aspirant's Ring

    • 7
    Venomous Aspirant's Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Venomous Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 47
    Venomous Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Venomous Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 43
    Venomous Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Venomous Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 4
    Venomous Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Venomous Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 3
    Venomous Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  5. Venomous Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 2
    Venomous Gladiator's Medallion icon

Main Hand

  1. Venomous Gladiator's Cudgel

    • 41
    Venomous Gladiator's Cudgel icon

  2. Venomous Gladiator's Rippers

    • 7
    Venomous Gladiator's Rippers icon

  3. Venomous Aspirant's Cudgel

    • 2
    Venomous Aspirant's Cudgel icon

Off Hand

  1. Venomous Gladiator's Spikeshield

    • 38
    Venomous Gladiator's Spikeshield icon

  2. Venomous Gladiator's Scaleshield

    • 10
    Venomous Gladiator's Scaleshield icon

  3. Venomous Aspirant's Shield

    • 2
    Venomous Aspirant's Shield 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 Restoration Shamans.

  1. Blessed Pango Charm

    • 55
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 37
    Thalassian 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 Restoration Shaman gear in 2v2 Arenas during Midnight Season 2.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed

    • 19
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed

    • 7
    Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed

    • 1
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 23
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle

    • 2
    Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister

    • 29
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 8
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

Legs

  1. Arcanoweave Spellthread

    • 34
    Arcanoweave Spellthread icon

  2. Sunfire Silk Spellthread

    • 3
    Sunfire Silk Spellthread icon

  3. Bright Linen Spellthread

    • 1
    Bright Linen Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 13
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 2
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

    • 40
    Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity

    • 11
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity

    • 11
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 40
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 7
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 1
    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 Restoration Shamans in 2v2 Arenas.

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Versatile Amethyst

    • 55
    Flawless Versatile Amethyst icon

  2. Cognitive Heliotrope

    • 42
    Cognitive Heliotrope icon

    • 19

  4. Flawless Masterful Peridot

    • 13
    Flawless Masterful Peridot icon

  5. Flawless Quick Amethyst

    • 10
    Flawless Quick Amethyst icon

Most Played Races for Restoration 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 Restoration Shaman Healer players in Midnight Season 2.

  1. Orc

    • 22
    Orc icon

  2. Dwarf

    • 8
    Dwarf icon

  3. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 5
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  4. Highmountain Tauren

    • 5
    Highmountain Tauren icon

  5. Draenei

    • 3
    Draenei icon

Farseer Restoration 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 Farseer Restoration 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 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 PvP.