The following compares the current state of Enhancement Shamans to Outlaw Rogues using the latest SimulationCraft data for end-game PvE in World of Warcraft The War Within patch 11.0.2.
Comparison
Category
Winner
Outlaw Rogue
+1.04%
When simulating boss fight encounters, Outlaw Rogues averaged +16,194.73 more DPS than Enhancement Shamans, a 1.04% increase.
Outlaw Rogue
+18.21%
When simulating AoE DPS, Outlaw Rogues averaged +740,326.69 more DPS than Enhancement Shamans, a 18.21% increase.
Outlaw Rogue
+59.84%
Outlaw Rogues have higher burst damage potential, achieving +6.7M more DPS than Enhancement Shamans.
Note: this is the highest temporary DPS achieved in any given moment and is not sustained DPS.
Outlaw Rogue
+2.76%
+44 ilvl improved the DPS of Outlaw Rogue by 69.05%.
+44 ilvl improved the DPS of Enhancement Shaman by 66.29%.
When comparing how both specs scale with gear, Outlaw Rogues had a higher DPS increase, a +2.76% higher increase than Enhancement Shamans.
Enhancement Shaman
+9.34%
+ Movement and latency lowered the DPS of Enhancement Shaman by 8.94%.
+ Movement and latency lowered the DPS of Outlaw Rogue by 18.28%.
When introducing occasional movement and real-world latency, Enhancement Shamans were less affected with a 8.94% decrease in DPS, whereas Outlaw Rogues suffered a higher loss of 18.28% DPS.
Outlaw Rogue
When evaluating abilities used during boss encounters, Outlaw Rogues had fewer damaging abilities in total, indicating a potentially less complex rotation.
The comparisons above highlight some of the key differences between Enhancement Shaman and Outlaw Rogue in the current meta, which can hopefully help you determine which spec to play or group up with.