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WoW Forever Beta Elemental Shaman Guide

Elemental Shaman is the ranged caster DPS spec for Shaman in WoW Forever beta. With Windfury utility, totem support, and Berserking racial scaling, Elemental is competitive. This guide covers talent build, rotation, gear, and best races.

For broader Shaman info, see our Shaman Guide, Shaman Totem Guide, Enhancement Shaman, and Best Race for Each Class articles.

Quick summary: Best Elemental Shaman race: Troll (Berserking) or Skyborne (Wind Blessed). Talent priority: Concussion → Elemental Focus → Lightning Mastery. Rotation: Lightning Bolt + Chain Lightning (AoE) + Earth Shock (interruption). Stat priority: Spell Power > Hit > Crit > MP5.

Why Elemental Shaman is strong

Strengths

• Windfury Totem (group buff)
• Mana Spring Totem (party regen)
• Totem of Wrath (raid buff, level 30+)
• Earth Shock (interrupt)
• Self-rez via Reincarnation
• Lava Burst (level 30+, big burst)

Weaknesses

• Mana-starved without Mana Spring
• Long cast times (Lightning Bolt is slow)
• Limited mobility
• No shield or defensive CD

Best races for Elemental Shaman

S tier

Race	Faction	Why
Troll	Horde	Berserking scales cast time
Skyborne	Horde	Wind Blessed + Elemental Insight

A tier

Race	Faction	Why
Orc	Horde	Blood Fury + Hardiness
Skyborne	Both	Wind Blessed

B tier

Race	Faction	Why
Tauren	Horde	Endurance
Undead	Horde	Will of the Forsaken

Verdict: Troll for max Berserking scaling (3% cast speed + 10% haste), Skyborne for Wind Blessed.

Talent build (level 10-30)

Tier 1: Core Elemental talents

1. Concussion (5/5) — +25% Lightning / Chain Lightning damage
2. Elemental Warding (3/3) — +damage reduction
3. Improved Fire Nova (2/2) — extra damage

Tier 2: Damage boosts

1. Elemental Focus (1/1) — interrupt protection
2. Call of Thunder (5/5) — +25% critical damage
3. Reverberation (5/5) — reduce Lightning / Chain Lightning pushback
4. Lightning Mastery (5/5) — +5% Lightning / Chain Lightning damage

Tier 3: Advanced talents

1. Improved Lightning Shield (2/2) — +Lightning Shield damage
2. Elemental Devastation (3/3) — +crit on Lightning / Chain Lightning
3. Elemental Fury (1/1) — +100% crit damage
4. Elemental Precision (3/3) — +hit chance
5. Elemental Mastery (1/1) — major cooldown

Endgame (level 30+)

1. Lightning Overload (5/5) — proc 2nd Lightning Bolt
2. Thunderstorm (1/1) — AoE damage + slow
3. Lava Burst (1/1) — big burst nuke (Searing Totem proc)
4. Totem of Wrath (1/1) — +spell crit for party
5. Elemental Oath (3/3) — party cooldown (level 60+)

Rotation (level 20)

Single-target rotation

1. Lightning Shield (active, procs damage)
2. Searing Totem (auto-DoT, 30 sec)
3. Lightning Bolt (main nuke, casts 2.5 sec)

AoE rotation

1. Searing Totem (single target)
2. Magma Totem (AoE, 30 sec)
3. Chain Lightning (bounces 3 targets, casts 2.5 sec)

Boss rotation

1. Searing Totem at start
2. Mana Spring Totem (party regen)
3. Windfury Totem (party buff, mostly Enhancement)
4. Lightning Bolt spam

Totem rotation (raid)

Totem	Element	Use
Windfury Totem	Air	Mandatory melee buff
Strength of Earth	Earth	Mandatory stat buff
Totem of Wrath	Fire	Mandatory spell crit (level 30+)
Mana Spring Totem	Water	Mandatory caster regen

Stat priority

Raid DPS

1. Spell Power (primary)
2. Hit (until 16% cap)
3. Crit (15-20% ideal)
4. MP5 (when Spirit is capped)
5. Intellect (mana pool)

PvP

1. Stamina (survivability)
2. Spell Power
3. Hit (16% cap)
4. Resilience (when available)

Pre-bis gear checklist (level 20)

Slot	Best in slot	Source
Head	Spiritual Hat	Quest reward
Shoulders	Spiritual Shoulders	Quest reward
Chest	Spiritual Vest	Quest reward
Legs	Spiritual Pants	Quest reward
Boots	Spiritual Boots	Quest reward
Weapon	Torchlight Wand + Cedar Walking Stick	Quest reward
Trinket	Excavator’s Trowel	Brogdul rare drop

PvP strategy

Defense

• Earth Shock interrupt on casters
• Grounding Totem absorbs spells
• Tremor Totem prevents Fear/Sleep
• Reincarnation self-rez

Offense

• Lava Burst (level 30+) for burst
• Lightning Bolt main damage
• Earth Shock interrupt healers
• Searing Totem DoT

Totem placement

• Drop totems in safe spot (not in melee)
• Re-place when destroyed
• Use depending on content

Common Elemental Shaman questions

Is Elemental Shaman viable at level 20?

Yes — solid caster DPS with utility.

Which race is best for Elemental Shaman?

Troll (Berserking scales cast time).

When does Lava Burst unlock?

Level 30 (Phase 2).

Is Elemental Shaman good for leveling?

Solid — totem utility helps in solo content.

How much Spell Power at level 20?

~200 spell power is competitive.

Common Elemental Shaman mistakes

Mistake	Cost	Fix
Not maintaining Searing Totem	Lost DoT	Recast on cooldown
Casting during pushback	Interrupted spells	Use Elemental Focus
Not placing Mana Spring Totem	OOM	Always in group
Skipping Windfury in raid	Wasted party buff	Always place

Phase 2 Elemental Shaman preview

At level 30, Totem of Wrath unlocks (mandatory raid buff). Lightning Overload procs 2nd Lightning Bolt for major DPS. Lava Burst is the new burst nuke (only usable with Searing Totem).

Final verdict

Best Elemental Shaman race: Troll (Berserking) or Skyborne (Wind Blessed)

Best Elemental Shaman talents:

• Concussion + Call of Thunder + Lightning Mastery
• Elemental Fury + Elemental Mastery + Totem of Wrath

Best rotation: Lightning Bolt + Earth Shock + Searing Totem

Whatever your race, Elemental Shaman is a versatile caster with unique totem utility in WoW Forever.

For more Shaman info, see our Shaman Guide, Shaman Totem Guide, Enhancement Shaman, and Best Race for Each Class articles.