PVE Elemental Shaman DPS Guide (WotLK 3.3.5a)

Welcome to the Elemental Shaman DPS guide for World of Warcraft Wrath of the Lich King 3.3.5a. In this guide, you will learn about playing an Elemental Shaman in a raid. The guide includes Talents, Glyphs, Gems, Enchantments, Add-ons, Gameplay & Skill rotation tips.

Talent Tree

4 Talents marked with blue are replaceable.

Spend those 4 talent points depending on the raid, your gear, and the encounter. Sometimes you need to instantly go into the Spirit Wolf form to avoid damage. Sometimes, when you can get hit by AoE damage it’s best to take Elemental Warding. Improved Fire Nova is taken more when you have BiS gear, for maximizing your damage.

Glyphs

Major Glyphs

• Glyph of Totem of Wrath
• Glyph of Lightning Bolt
• Glyph of Lava

Gems

Gems are situational and depend on the build and equipment. They are used to reach the required stat caps.

• Meta: Chaotic Skyflare Diamond
• Red: Runed Cardinal Ruby
• Yellow: Potent Ametrine
• Blue: Glowing Dreadstone

Also if you lack Hit rating or Haste, use these: Veiled Ametrine & Reckless Ametrine

Enchants

• Head – Arcanum of Burning Mysteries
• Shoulder – Greater Inscription of the Storm
• Cloak – Greater Speed
• Chest – Powerful Stats
• Bracers – Superior Spellpower
• Gloves – Exceptional Spellpower
• Waist – Eternal Belt Buckle
• Legs – Sapphire Spellthread
• Boots – Icewalker
• Weapon – Enchant Weapon – Black Magic or Enchant Weapon – Mighty Spellpower
• Shield – Greater Intellect

Gameplay & Rotations

Rotation

Flame Shock > Lava Burst > Elemental Mastery > Lightning Bolt

Everything else is used when cooldown goes off. If needed, use also Chain Lightning

Don’t forget to place needed totems in the right spot for maximum efficiency.