Updated Nov 4, 2026
Elemental Shaman
PvE guide, updated for Patch 12.1.5
Introduction
Welcome to this World of Warcraft Elemental Shaman DPS Resource, a guide to help you optimize your performance in end-game PvE content. Recommendations are based on SimulationCraft data and cover gear, stats, talents, and more. Updated for the latest patch in World of Warcraft: Midnight (Patch 12.1.5).
Elemental in the current meta
Is Elemental the best Shaman DPS spec?
Yes, on Single Target. Elemental sims about 5% above Enhancement.
- Elemental258.5K DPS#7
- Enhancement247.2K DPS#17
Single Target, 338 item levelDPS rankings
How popular is Elemental in end-game PvE?
Among top players on Blizzard’s Mythic+ leaderboards, Elemental is the 3rd most played of 27 DPS specs.
- Restoration29.1% of healers#2
- Elemental16.1% of DPS#3
- Enhancement1.8% of DPS#13
Week of Oct 27, 2026View season trends
Is Elemental rising or falling?
Elemental is 16.1% of top Mythic+ DPS this week, up from 14.2% the week before Patch 12.1.5.
- Elementalup 1.9 points since Patch 12.1.5
- Enhancementno change since Patch 12.1.5
Guide sections
- Character SimsSimulate your character for accurate stat priority and top builds as a level 90 Elemental Shaman. Updated for patch 12.1.5.
- Stat PriorityStat priority for optimizing a level 90 Elemental Shaman. Updated for patch 12.1.5.
- Gems & EnchantsGems and enchants for optimizing a level 90 Elemental Shaman. Updated for patch 12.1.5.
- ConsumablesPotions, flasks, and other important consumables for optimizing a level 90 Elemental Shaman. Updated for patch 12.1.5.
- Talent BuildsTalent builds for maximizing performance as a level 90 Elemental Shaman. Updated for patch 12.1.5.
- RotationThe full rotation SimulationCraft sims play, and the game’s Assisted Highlight and One Button rotations beside it.
- BiS GearCurrent gear profile for a level 90 Elemental Shaman, intended as a best-in-slot (BiS) list. Maintained by SimC. Updated for patch 12.1.5.
- MethodologyHow Elemental Shaman guide data is generated: SimC version, game patch, sim parameters, and update schedule. Updated for patch 12.1.5.
Additional resources
- Optimize your character with SimCQuickly simulate your character in the cloud.
- Compare Elemental to other specsView a detailed breakdown comparing Elemental Shaman to other specs.
- DPS rankingsSee how DPS specs are currently stacking up in patch 12.1.5.
- Elemental sim resultsView a detailed breakdown of simulation results for Elemental Shamans on the guide’s profile.