#WOW 4.3.4 SHAMAN WEAPONS UPGRADE#
However, you can pair a dagger with a shield for increased survivability.Īt Classic end-game, Rogues, Warrior Tanks, and Hunters will be after most of the daggers itemized for physical DPS.Įlemental and Restoration Shaman will be interested in the caster daggers for the end-game, such as Witchblade, paired with a shield or off-hand.įist weapons aren't too plentiful in Classic WoW, but if it's a DPS upgrade while leveling, you should equip it and pair with a shield. The notable debuff weapons Annihilator and Nightfall are also axes.ĭaggers are fast weapons, so they are often overlooked by Shaman leveling looking for big hits. , available at level 20 after spending 10 points in the Enhancement Talent Tree, allows Shaman to use 2H Axes and Maces.īelow we will cover all available weapon types to Shaman in Classic WoW, with brief notes on their benefits and viability.īoth 1H and 2H Axes are desirable for Enhancement Shaman, especially Orc players due to the racial which increases your weapon skill by 5, leading to a DPS increase. Sayoc (81.6, 19.4), Valley of Honor, OrgrimmarĪrchibald (57.8, 31.6), War Quarter, Undercity Hanashi (81.6, 19.4), Valley of Honor, Orgrimmar Weapon Trainers for Classic Shaman Weapon SkillsĪt level 10, Classic Shaman can visit weapon trainers in capital cities to learn additional weapon skills for each.īe aware that not all Cities have trainers for all weapon skills. Shamans can also use Shields and Offhands. Shamans can equip a variety of weapons, including 1H/2H Axes and Maces (preferred by Enhancement Shaman), and Daggers, Staves, Shields, and Off-Hands (preferred by Elemental and Restoration Shaman).Įvery Shaman race starts off with One-Handed Maces, Unarmed and Staves learned by default. įor Elemental and Restoration Shaman, your choice of weapon does not matter as much-they are basically glorified stat sticks that can boost your preferred stats. You can learn more about the rotation on our Classic WoW Enhancement Shaman Rotation and Ability Guide.įor Classic end-game content, Enhancement Shaman is the preferred class to maintain the debuff uptime on Annihilator or Nightfall as they can provide powerful Totemic buffs to their group while keeping high debuff uptime via. If you are interested in simply seeing the best gear available for your Classic Shaman in, please check out our Best in Slot Gear Lists:Ĭlassic Enhancement Shaman is dependent on their weapon for dealing damage, as a large part of your damage is from melee attacks at leveling and end-game, such as proccing additional attacks.
Regardless, a small amount of Mana sustain is helpful, but only when it also comes with throughput attached.Welcome to Wowhead's guide to WoW Classic Shaman weapons, covering available weapon skills, the benefits of each weapon type a Classic Shaman can use, whether they are specced Enhancement, Elemental, or Restoration, and notable weapons to equip for leveling and end-game content on your Classic Shaman. In general, throughput will always be better, no matter the fight length, as you can control your Mana with consumables, Shadow Priest help, downranking or skipping Chain Lightning if needed.
Gemming and enchanting an Elemental Shaman is split into two categories: throughput and Mana regeneration. Gemming Advice for Elemental Shaman DPS in Burning Crusade If you are interested in more in-depth Elemental Shaman guides for, make sure to browse the Navigation Bar below, and our list of Guide Navigation just beneath the Table of Contents. Our Elemental Shaman guides are always updated with the latest information from in-game experience, theorycrafting, and logs make sure to check our changelog to this page, by clicking on View Changelog at the top of the page. If you would like to learn more about crafting Enchants or Gems, please check out our Burning Crusade profession guides. Gems and Enchants are powerful ways you can augment your gear for increased performance, and in this guide, you will learn about the best Elemental Shaman DPS enchants for all gear slots, as well as the best gems for all sockets and optimal gemming advice. Welcome to Wowhead's Elemental Shaman DPS Gems & Enchants TBC Guide, updated for of Burning Crusade Classic.