Equipment will be the main source of your character’s power, contributing the biggest bulk of your stats. It is therefore very important that you choose the correct equipment for each slot — commonly referred to as “best in slot” equipment – to maximize your power. This guide will cover the best items for each slot for Restoration Shamans in the current phase of Cataclysm Classic.
Always keep in mind that with the addition of the Mail Specialization passive ability in Cataclysm, it’s always optimal to choose Mail gear as a Restoration Shaman, regardless of stats.
Best in Slot Gear for Phase 1
- Head:
- Neck:
- Planetary Amulet of the Wavecrest – Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds
- Planetary Amulet of the Undertow – Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds
- Wyrmbreaker’s Amulet – Halfus Wyrmbreaker in The Bastion of Twilight
- Shoulder:
- Back:
- Chest:
- Wrist:
- Hands:
- Waist:
- Lightning Well Belt of the Wavecrest – The Conclave of Wind in Throne of the Four Winds
- Lightning Well Belt of the Undertow – The Conclave of Wind in Throne of the Four Winds
- Waistguard of Hatred – Theralion and Valiona in The Bastion of Twilight
- Legs:
- Lightning Well Legguards of the Wavecrest – Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds
- Lightning Well Legguards of the Undertow – Al’Akir in Throne of the Four Winds
- Legwraps of the Raging Elements – Maloriak in Blackwing Descent
- Feet:
- Finger:
- Planetary Band of the Wavecrest – The Conclave of Wind in Throne of the Four Winds
- Planetary Band of the Undertow – The Conclave of Wind in Throne of the Four Winds
- Signet of the Fifth Circle – Cho’gall in The Bastion of Twilight
- Security Measure Alpha – Omnotron Defense System in Blackwing Descent
- Trinket:
- Shard of Woe – Sinestra in The Bastion of Twilight
- Fall of Mortality – Cho’gall in The Bastion of Twilight
- Jar of Ancient Remedies – Maloriak in Blackwing Descent
- Darkmoon Card: Tsunami – turn in Volcanic Deck at the Darkmoon Faire
- Tyrande’s Favorite Doll – Archaeology BoP
- Vibrant Alchemist Stone – Alchemy BoP
- Main Hand:
- Off-hand:
- Relic:
About the Author
Luxrah
I've been playing World of Warcraft on and off since vanilla, usually as a healer or caster and often as a guild leader. I play both retail and classic. I also love RPGs, sandboxes, and sims.