Spec guide
Restoration Shaman Mythic+ Build
The most popular Restoration Shaman build in WoW Midnight — data-driven, updated daily.
Last updated: · Total players sampled: 125 · Based on top players in the last 7 days
Build popularity
10%
of top players run the most popular build
Max key reached
+16
highest keystone from sampled runs
Meta rank
#1
S+ tier · 32% pick rate
Restoration Shaman Cheat Sheet
Mythic+ · most popular build — 10% of top players run it
Expert takeSRestoration Shamans have incredible HPS but low DPS, making them a solid choice for physical comps in Mythic+.Icy Veins ↗Wowhead A ↗Samiccus ↗Archon S ↗
The most popular Restoration build is run by 10% of top players.
Builds
Top 125 players sampled
These are the most popular Restoration Shaman builds. The most popular build is run by 10% of sampled players (6 of 125 players).
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TotemicSpent: 13
RestorationSpent: 31
Alternative Builds
vs. the recommended build
55% of top Restoration players wear Leggings of the Primal Core in the legs slot.
Sim your character →Trinkets
The most popular trinkets among top Restoration Shaman players, combined across both trinket slots.
% = share of top players
Gear
These are the most popular items equipped by top Restoration Shaman players. The most used item in each slot is best in slot by usage.
% = share of top players
Main-Hand
Popularity
Rings
Popularity
Head
Popularity
Neck
Popularity
Shoulders
Popularity
Back
Popularity
Chest
Popularity
Wrist
Popularity
Gloves
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Waist
Popularity
Legs
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Feet
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Off-Hand
Popularity
Tier set
Mantle of the Primal Core
2pc(2) Set: Unleash Life's cooldown is reduced by 3.0 sec and its direct healing is increased by 50%.
2pcSet: Unleash Life's cooldown is reduced by 3.0 sec and its direct healing is increased by 50%.
4pc(4) Set: Unleash Life affects an additional spell cast at 100% effectiveness.
4pcSet: Unleash Life affects an additional spell cast at 100% effectiveness.
Ophidian Oracle's Prophecy
2pcSet: Healing Wave and Chain Heal have a chance to create a Healing Rain at the target's location for 8.0 sec.
4pc(4) Set: Every 1 sec, 1 ally inside of Healing Rain gains a watery shield that absorbs 9,222 damage for 10 sec.
4pcSet: Every 1 sec, 1 ally inside of Healing Rain gains a watery shield that absorbs 8,625 damage for 10 sec.
4pc(4) Set: Every 1 sec, 1 ally inside of Healing Rain gains a watery shield that absorbs 8,677 damage for 10 sec.
Velen's Lament
2pc(2) Set: Increases Avoidance.
Enchants & Gems
These are the most popular enchants, gems, and embellishments used by top Restoration Shaman players.
% = share of top players
Enchants
Popularity
- EarthlivingMain-Hand86%
- Acuity of the Ren'doreiMain-Hand70%
- Jan'alai's PrecisionMain-Hand5%
- FlametongueMain-Hand5%
- Berserker's RageMain-Hand2%
- Arcane MasteryMain-Hand1%
Gems
Popularity
Embellishments
Popularity
- Arcanoweave Lining92%
- Masterwork Sin'dorei Band6%
- Embellishment: Hunt5%
- Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet5%
- Blessed Pango Charm2%
- Farstrider's Razor Talons2%
Stat priority
Based on data in the last 7 days, the stat priority for Restoration looks to be Crit > Haste > Mastery > Vers.
Crit879
Haste641
Mastery550
Vers463
The highest-rated Restoration Shaman players in Mythic+, led by Valakhas at 412 rating.
Top players running this spec
Consumables
Flask of the Shattered Sun
flask / 50%
Hearty Well Fed
food / 25%
Well Fed
food / 25%
Well Fed
food / 25%
Well Fed
food / 25%
Macros
Well-established universal and Shaman macro conventions. Copy a macro, then adapt spell names to your talents.
Curated conventions — not derived from logs
Universal
- Set focus (mouseover, else target)
/focus [@mouseover,exists][] - Use top trinket
#showtooltip 13 /use 13 - Use bottom trinket
#showtooltip 14 /use 14 - Stop casting
/stopcasting - Mouseover heal (replace SPELL)
#showtooltip /cast [@mouseover,help,nodead][help,nodead][@player] SPELL
Shaman basics
- Focus interrupt — Wind Shear
#showtooltip Wind Shear /cast [@focus,harm,nodead][] Wind Shear - Focus crowd control — Hex
#showtooltip Hex /cast [@focus,harm,nodead][] Hex
Race distribution
Dwarf39% Alliance
Draenei19% Alliance
Orc5% Horde
Vulpera5% Horde
Zandalari Troll5% Horde
Goblin4% Horde
Haranir4% Alliance
Pandaren4% Horde
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FAQ
How is this Restoration Shaman Mythic+ guide generated?
WoWPulse aggregates the talents, gear, enchants, gems, races, and top players observed on the highest-rated US Mythic+ players into one statistical guide.
How often is this guide updated?
Guides refresh automatically every few hours from the latest leaderboard data.
Why should I trust these recommendations?
Every recommendation is derived from what top players actually run, not manually written assumptions.
Does region or mode change the build?
Yes. Region and mode can change talent, item, race, and stat distributions. Use the region selector and mode switcher to compare Restoration Shaman builds across PvP and PvE contexts.