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WoW Forever Beta Enhancement Shaman Melee DPS Guide

Enhancement Shaman is the melee DPS + totem utility spec for Shaman in WoW Forever beta, with Windfury procs, dual wielding, and unique party buffs. This guide covers talent build, rotation, gear, and best races.

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

Quick summary: Best Enh Shaman race: Orc (Blood Fury + Axe Spec + Hardiness) or Skyborne (Wind Blessed). Talent priority: Enhancing Totems → Two-Handed Axes and Maces → Windfury Weapon. Rotation: Auto attacks + Stormstrike + Windfury procs. Stat priority: Strength > Hit > Agility > Crit.

Why Enhancement Shaman is strong

Strengths

• Windfury Weapon (extra attacks procs, big damage)
• Stormstrike (instant attack, level 30+)
• Dual wielding (melee DPS)
• Totem utility (Windfury Totem, Strength of Earth, Mana Spring)
• Bloodlust/Heroism (major raid CD)
• Lava Lash (level 30+)
• Earth Shock interrupt

Weaknesses

• Mana-intensive for shocks
• Slow leveling vs Arms Warrior
• Gear-dependent (needs good weapons)
• Limited mobility

Best races for Enhancement Shaman

S tier

Race	Faction	Why
Orc	Horde	Blood Fury + Axe Spec + Hardiness
Skyborne	Both	Wind Blessed + Elemental Insight

A tier

Race	Faction	Why
Troll	Horde	Berserking
Dwarf	Alliance	Stoneform + Mace Spec

B tier

Race	Faction	Why
Tauren	Horde	Endurance + War Stomp
Undead	Horde	Will of the Forsaken

Verdict: Orc for Axe Spec + Blood Fury + Hardiness (anti-stun), Skyborne for Wind Blessed + Elemental Insight.

Talent build (level 10-30)

Tier 1: Core Enh talents

1. Enhancing Totems (2/2) — +totem buff effect
2. Two-Handed Axes and Maces (2/2) — +weapon skill (level 30+)
3. Anticipation (3/3) — +dodge (PvP)

Tier 2: Damage boosts

1. Flurry (5/5) — +melee attack speed on crit
2. Improved Lightning Shield (2/2) — +Lightning Shield damage
3. Elemental Weapons (3/3) — +weapon proc damage
4. Weapon Mastery (3/3) — +damage

Tier 3: Advanced talents

1. Spirit Weapons (2/2) — +damage on weapon procs
2. Unleashed Rage (1/1) — +party damage
3. Dual Wield (1/1) — required for Enh
4. Mental Quickness (3/3) — instant casts save mana
5. Windfury Weapon (1/1) — major talent (extra attacks)

Endgame (level 30+)

1. Unleashed Rage (already in tree)
2. Stormstrike (1/1) — major attack
3. Lava Lash (1/1) — flame attack (level 30+)
4. Improved Stormstrike (2/2) — +damage
5. Maelstrom Weapon (5/5) — proc instant casts
6. Feral Spirit (1/1) — spirit wolves (level 60+)

Rotation (level 20)

Standard Enh rotation (Pre-Phase 2)

1. Auto attacks (main damage source)
2. Lightning Shield (active, procs damage)
3. Earth Shock interrupt on casters
4. Windfury Weapon (active buff)
5. Windfury procs (extra attacks)

Pre-pull setup

1. Buff weapons with Windfury Weapon (30 min)
2. Lightning Shield (active)
3. Totems: Windfury Totem + Strength of Earth + Mana Spring + Searing

Boss rotation priority

1. Auto attacks (main damage)
2. Stormstrike (level 30+ on cooldown)
3. Lava Lash (level 30+ on cooldown)
4. Earth Shock interrupt (PvP)
5. Windfury procs (extra attacks)

Stat priority

Raid DPS

1. Strength (primary, attack power)
2. Hit (until 9% cap)
3. Agility (some crit + armor)
4. Crit (25%+ ideal, Flurry scales)
5. Stamina (survivability)

PvP

1. Stamina (survivability)
2. Strength (damage)
3. Hit (9% cap)
4. Resilience (when available)
5. Agility (some crit)

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
Weapons (Dual)	Spiritual Mace + Spiritual Dagger	Quest reward
Trinket	Excavator’s Trowel	Brogdul rare drop

PvP strategy

Offense

• Windfury procs (extra attacks)
• Stormstrike (level 30+)
• Earth Shock interrupt
• Lava Burst (level 30+)
• Flurry (attack speed buff)

Defense

• Earth Shock (interrupt)
• Grounding Totem (absorbs spells)
• Tremor Totem (anti-CC)
• Stoneclaw Totem (PvP, taunts)
• Earthbind Totem (slow enemies)

Crowd control

• Frost Shock (root)
• Earthbind Totem (slow)
• Tremor Totem (anti-Fear)
• Grounding Totem (anti-spell)

Common Enhancement Shaman questions

Is Enhancement Shaman viable at level 20?

Yes — solid DPS with Windfury procs.

Which race is best for Enh Shaman?

Orc (Axe Spec + Blood Fury + Hardiness).

When does Stormstrike unlock?

Level 30 (Phase 2).

Is Enh Shaman good for leveling?

Solid — Windfury procs make leveling fast.

How much Strength at level 20?

~150 Strength is competitive.

Common Enhancement Shaman mistakes

Mistake	Cost	Fix
Forgetting Windfury weapon buff	Lost procs	Buff weapons before combat
Wasting Earth Shock on cooldown	Lost interrupt	Save for critical moments
Not maintaining totems	Lost party buff	Drop on pull
Ignoring Lightning Shield	Lost proc damage	Activate before combat

Phase 2 Enhancement Shaman preview

At level 30, Stormstrike unlocks (major damage spell). Lava Lash adds fire damage. Maelstrom Weapon procs instant casts. Feral Spirit (level 60+) summons spirit wolves.

Final verdict

Best Enhancement Shaman race: Orc (Axe Spec + Blood Fury + Hardiness)

Best Enhancement Shaman talents:

• Enhancing Totems + Flurry + Elemental Weapons
• Windfury Weapon + Dual Wield + Unleashed Rage

Best rotation: Auto attacks + Stormstrike + Windfury procs + Earth Shock

Whatever your race, Enhancement Shaman is a melee DPS + utility in WoW Forever. Windfury + Totem buffs + Bloodlust = mandatory in every raid.

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