- Author: Nevermore
- Date: February 16, 2022
- Expansion: WotLK Classic
In this section we will be covering information on various spells and abilities that are in an Enhancement Shaman’s arsenal for Wrath of the Lich King. We’ll then be covering a detailed rotation for both single-target encounters and Area-of-Effect (AoE) encounters.
Single-Target Rotation
Now that we have explained the Enhancement Shaman’s abilities in-depth, we will move forward with the Single-Target Rotation. As we mentioned previously, the Enhancement Shaman has a rather difficult rotation to pull off, often annoying or outright demoralizing players who are trying to master it. Remember this and try not to give up.
First of all, we are using the Lightning Shield build, which means that we will have to upkeep Lightning Shield at all times. Now, due to Static Shock, we will have an on-hit chance to expend one of the orbs from the Lightning Shield.
Make sure to open up with Flame Shock on the target – keep it up at all times. Your default Shock to follow with after Flame Shock should always be Earth Shock. Then, after placing Flame Shock on the target, you should spam both Stormstrike and Lava Lash on cooldown.
While your Stormstrike and Lava Lash are still on cooldown, and you have just used your Earth Shock, you will want to make sure that your Magma Totem is placed in the proximity of the target. Considering the way we spent our talents, you will want to use Magma Totem at all times and maintain it.
Then, use Fire Nova. Remember to use Fire Nova on cooldown, just like with Stormstrike or your Shocks.
The daunting part of this rotation is the simultaneous upkeep of both your Flame Shock and Lightning Shield, at all times. But, do not fret – with proper practice, it will become second nature to you.
Now that we have explained the rotation, we will also offer a summary to help you visualize it.
Lightning Shield -> Flame Shock -> Place Totems (Call of the Elements) -> Stormstrike -> Lava Lash -> Earth Shock -> Fire Nova.
With proper practice, you will master this rotation and become a true Enhancement Shaman.
Area-of-Effect Rotation
As for the Area-of-Effect rotation, the Enhancement Shaman can make use of three distinct spells that can help him bring true devastation to groups of piled enemies.
The first one is the Magma Totem, which we have mentioned previously. Great thing is, this ability synergizes well with the second ability of the Enhancement Shaman – the Fire Nova.
Now we can literally fry our enemies with the use of Chain Lightning.
As an Enhancement Shaman, we do not possess as many AoE abilities as the Retribution Paladin or the Fury Warrior, but our abilities will still make quick work of any grouped-up enemies.
Does weapon speed effect dps as much as it does now? Also, if it does, do we need to make sure our weapons are hitting at the same time again in wrath? (maybe I was doing it wrong but getting both weapons to hit at the exact same time to both proc windfury wasnt super easy to me.)
With such a totem/shock heavy rotation why wouldn’t we want 100% chance for storm strike to give us 20% of our mana? Is mana not an issue as enhance? I know shamanistic rage gives us mana back but it just feels like I’d oom without that imp storm strike maxed in talents..I’ve only played ele shaman currently in tbc so I wouldn’t know about enhance at all; sorry if this is a stupid question
I played a private server, I would say early expac if you really struggle go for all the talent points in it but if you find mana management easy just use 2/3
Sorry I meant 1/2
which totem are you supposed to use
Strength of earth, windfury if you have party members who can benefit of not use the agi totem, healing or mana stream totem depending on what you wanna do and magma totem for dps
Incorrect. The effects of Strength of Earth and Grace of Air are combined into a single earth totem, Strength of Earth. Totems are party/raid wide so as an enhancement shaman, you will be using Strength of Earth, Windfury, Healing Stream/Mana Spring totem and Magma Totem.
But what would you use for weapon effect? Windfury/Rockbiter/Flametongue?
Did I miss anything?
Windfury on your main hand, Flametongue on your off hand.
You arent mentioning chain lightning or lightning bolt in the rotation at all?
WoW dude not a single word about maelstrom weapon talent with what you can cheat out instant lightening bolt and chain lightening when it stacks up, cant belive man. I also dont like that you show only 1 talent build there are many good enh talent build depends how good is your gear and even what you show I wouldnt call the best. Also I would argue with hit rating 9% is enought + talent + raid buffs you should have no problem with hit. No offense bro this guide needs a bit of correction
Hey there Blightbane, if you click on the “Overview of Spells and Abilities” you will find the information regarding Maelstrom Weapon and many more!