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Restoration Shaman Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Season 1

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

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

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

Top Mythic+ Restoration Shamans

  1. Xhanon's icon
    1
    Xhanon
    Kazzak (EU)
    Orc | Totemic | 277 ilvl
    3857
  2. Wounderz's icon
    2
    Wounderz
    Ragnaros (EU)
    Dwarf | Totemic | 278 ilvl
    3823
  3. Rainx's icon
    3
    Rainx
    Stormrage (US)
    Dwarf | Totemic | 279 ilvl
    3807
  4. Shamrocked's icon
    4
    Shamrocked
    Zuljin (US)
    Haranir | Totemic | 276 ilvl
    3796
  5. Purgedoctor's icon
    5
    Purgedoctor
    Area 52 (US)
    Dwarf | Totemic | 277 ilvl
    3788

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

  • 27% Critical Strike +1000
  • 10% Haste +457
  • 57% Mastery +283
  • 9% Versatility +497

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 3% Avoidance +95
  • 3% Leech +229
  • 2% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  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 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 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 Restoration Shamans in Mythic+ Dungeons.

Head

  1. Locus of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 17
    Locus of the Primal Core icon

  2. Frenzy's Rebuke

    • 14
    Frenzy's Rebuke icon

  3. Farstrider's Unwavering Visage

    • Craft
    • 7
    Farstrider's Unwavering Visage icon

  4. Horns of the Spurned Val'kyr

    • 5
    Horns of the Spurned Val'kyr icon

  5. Sharpeye Gleam

    • 4
    Sharpeye Gleam icon

Neck

  1. Barbed Ymirheim Choker

    • 25
    Barbed Ymirheim Choker icon

  2. Ribbon of Coiled Malice

    • 11
    Ribbon of Coiled Malice icon

  3. Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet

    • Craft
    • 6
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet icon

  4. Arboreal Vine Collar

    • 2
    Arboreal Vine Collar icon

  5. Necklace of the Twisting Void

    • 2
    Necklace of the Twisting Void icon

Shoulders

  1. Tempests of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 47
    Tempests of the Primal Core icon

  2. Pauldrons of the Void Hunter

    • 1
    Pauldrons of the Void Hunter icon

  3. Scaled Commencement Spaulders

    • 1
    Scaled Commencement Spaulders icon

  4. Spurned Val'kyr Shoulderguards

    • 1
    Spurned Val'kyr Shoulderguards icon

Back

  1. Cloak of the Fallen Cardinal

    • 21
    Cloak of the Fallen Cardinal icon

  2. Shroud of the Soulhunter

    • 11
    Shroud of the Soulhunter icon

  3. Imperator's Banner

    • 9
    Imperator's Banner icon

  4. Adherent's Silken Shroud

    • Craft
    • 3
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

  5. Guardian of the Primal Core

    • 2
    Guardian of the Primal Core icon

Chest

  1. Embrace of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 44
    Embrace of the Primal Core icon

  2. Decaying Cuirass

    • 2
    Decaying Cuirass icon

  3. Void-Linked Robe

    • 2
    Void-Linked Robe icon

  4. Farstrider's Scouting Vest

    • Craft
    • 1
    Farstrider's Scouting Vest icon

  5. Preyseeker's Rugged Haubergeon

    • 1
    Preyseeker's Rugged Haubergeon icon

Wrist

  1. Farstrider's Plated Bracers

    • Craft
    • 26
    Farstrider's Plated Bracers icon

  2. Cuffs of the Primal Core

    • 12
    Cuffs of the Primal Core icon

  3. Amberfrond Bracers

    • 5
    Amberfrond Bracers icon

  4. Darkfang Scale Wristguards

    • 4
    Darkfang Scale Wristguards icon

  5. Fallen King's Cuffs

    • 3
    Fallen King's Cuffs icon

Hands

  1. Earthgrips of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 48
    Earthgrips of the Primal Core icon

  2. Farstrider's Sharpened Claws

    • Craft
    • 1
    Farstrider's Sharpened Claws icon

  3. Void-Touched Grips

    • 1
    Void-Touched Grips icon

Waist

  1. Waistcord of the Judged

    • 15
    Waistcord of the Judged icon

  2. Farstrider's Trophy Belt

    • Craft
    • 9
    Farstrider's Trophy Belt icon

  3. Raging Storm Sash

    • 9
    Raging Storm Sash icon

  4. Scabrous Zombie Belt

    • 5
    Scabrous Zombie Belt icon

  5. Azure Belt of Competition

    • 4
    Azure Belt of Competition icon

Legs

  1. Leggings of the Primal Core

    • Set
    • 49
    Leggings of the Primal Core icon

  2. Farstrider's Reinforced Faulds

    • Craft
    • 1
    Farstrider's Reinforced Faulds icon

Feet

  1. Sabatons of Obscurement

    • 22
    Sabatons of Obscurement icon

  2. Whipcoil Sabatons

    • 10
    Whipcoil Sabatons icon

  3. Farstrider's Razor Talons

    • Craft
    • 7
    Farstrider's Razor Talons icon

  4. Boots of Explosive Growth

    • 3
    Boots of Explosive Growth icon

  5. Rigid Scale Boots

    • 3
    Rigid Scale Boots icon

Rings

  1. Eredath Seal of Nobility

    • Set
    • 25
    Eredath Seal of Nobility icon

  2. Signet of the Starved Beast

    • 19
    Signet of the Starved Beast icon

  3. Band of the Triumvirate

    • Set
    • 14
    Band of the Triumvirate icon

  4. Purloined Wedding Ring

    • 14
    Purloined Wedding Ring icon

  5. Occlusion of Void

    • Set
    • 13
    Occlusion of Void icon

Trinkets

  1. Crucible of Erratic Energies

    • 33
    Crucible of Erratic Energies icon

  2. Heart of Wind

    • 11
    Heart of Wind icon

  3. Emerald Coach's Whistle

    • 10
    Emerald Coach's Whistle icon

  4. Gaze of the Alnseer

    • 9
    Gaze of the Alnseer icon

  5. Locus-Walker's Ribbon

    • 7
    Locus-Walker's Ribbon icon

Main Hand

  1. Magister's Valediction

    • Craft
    • 13
    Magister's Valediction icon

  2. Aln'hara Cane

    • Craft
    • 11
    Aln'hara Cane icon

  3. Magister's Cleaver

    • Craft
    • 11
    Magister's Cleaver icon

  4. Magister's Ritual Knife

    • Craft
    • 5
    Magister's Ritual Knife icon

  5. Weight of Command

    • 5
    Weight of Command icon

Off Hand

  1. Spellbreaker's Rebuke

    • Craft
    • 10
    Spellbreaker's Rebuke icon

  2. Bulwark of Noble Resolve

    • 9
    Bulwark of Noble Resolve icon

  3. Reflux Reflector

    • 4
    Reflux Reflector icon

  4. Crawth's Scaleguard

    • 1
    Crawth's Scaleguard icon

  5. Ward of the Spellbreaker

    • 1
    Ward of the Spellbreaker 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. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 47
    Farstrider's Plated Bracers icon

  2. Hunt

    • 37
    Aln'hara Cane icon

  3. Blessed Pango Charm

    • 6
    Magister's Ritual Knife icon

  4. Root Warden's Regalia

    • 4
    World Tender's Barkclasp icon

  5. Sunfire Silk Lining

    • 2
    Farstrider's Trophy Belt 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 Mythic+ Dungeons during Midnight Season 1.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 30
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance

    • 11
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 3
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 34
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace

    • 6
    Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Thalassian Recovery

    • 6
    Enchant Shoulders - Thalassian Recovery icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister

    • 41
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 8
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  3. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister

    • 1
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister icon

Hands

  1. Heavy Knothide Armor Kit

    • 1
    Heavy Knothide Armor Kit icon

Legs

  1. Arcanoweave Spellthread

    • 35
    Arcanoweave Spellthread icon

  2. Sunfire Silk Spellthread

    • 6
    Sunfire Silk Spellthread icon

  3. Sunfire Silk Spellthread

    • 3
    Sunfire Silk Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 33
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 12
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 1
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury

    • 64
    Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Nature's Wrath

    • 11
    Enchant Ring - Nature's Wrath icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity

    • 9
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 46
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 2
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Jan'alai's Precision

    • 1
    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 Restoration Shamans in Mythic+ Dungeons.

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Versatile Garnet

    • 58
    Flawless Versatile Garnet icon

  2. Flawless Deadly Lapis

    • 26
    Flawless Deadly Lapis icon

  3. Telluric Eversong Diamond

    • 22
    Telluric Eversong Diamond icon

  4. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 19
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

  5. Flawless Quick Garnet

    • 11
    Flawless Quick Garnet icon

Most Played Races for Restoration 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 Restoration Shaman Healer players in Midnight Season 1.

  1. Dwarf

    • 27
    Dwarf icon

  2. Haranir

    • 6
    Haranir icon

  3. Draenei

    • 4
    Draenei icon

  4. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 3
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  5. Troll

    • 3
    Troll icon

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 Mythic+ PvE guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Restoration 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.