WoW SoD Phase 8 Elemental Shaman DPS Build
We will go over the best items, runes and talents for Ele Shamans in World of Warcraft Season of Discovery Phase 8.
The newest installment of Season of Discovery is now live, and players are busy clearing the new Scarlet Crusade-themed raid called the Scarlet Enclave. This time around, you will get the opportunity to infiltrate New Avalon within the Scarlet Enclave, gaining knowledge of new recipes and earning some cool new rewards as well.
Having that in mind, we will go over the BiS gear, talents and runes for Elemental Shamans in Season of Discovery Phase 8.
Table of Contents
Elemental Shaman Talents and Runes
Talents
For the talents, you will need to spend 31 points into Elemental, and 20 in Restoration to maximize your damage.
Runes
Elemental Shaman BiS List
Here are the best Ele Shaman items you can use to maximize your damage. Most of the items are from the new Scarlet Enclave Raid.
NOTE: Make sure to also enchant your shoulders with Soul of the Elements.
- Malice Stone Pendant drops from Naxxramas
- Cloak of the Gathering Storm is purchased from Keyl Swiftclaw in Silithus
- Earthshatter Mitts are purchased from Rimblat Earthshatter in Eastern Plaguelands
- Band of the Earthshatterer is purchased from Rimblat Earthshatter in Eastern Plaguelands
- Natural Alignment Crystal drops from Blackwing Lair
- Totem of Thunder is purchased with Tarnished Undermine Real from Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay
| Item | Slot |
| Soulcrusher Crown (Vodouisant's Shroud) | Head |
| Malice Stone Pendant* | Neck |
| Soulcrusher Mantle (Power of the Scourge) | Shoulders |
| Cloak of the Gathering Storm* (Enchant Cloak - Greater Resistance) | Back |
| Dawnworn Chainmail (Glowing Chitin Armor Kit) | Chest |
| Soulcrusher Bindings (Enchant Bracer - Greater Spellpower) | Wrist |
| Earthshatter Mitts* (Glowing Chitin Armor Kit) | Hands |
| Soulcrusher Cord | Waist |
| Soulcrusher Kilt (Vodouisant's Shroud) | Legs |
| Soulcrusher Greaves (Glowing Chitin Armor Kit) | Feet |
| Barthalomew's Promise | Ring |
| Band of the Earthshatterer* | Ring |
| Infusion of Souls | Trinket |
| Natural Alignment Crystal* | Trinket |
| Mirage, Rod of Illusion (Enchant 2H Weapon - Grand Arcanist) | Staff |
| Totem of Thunder* | Totem |
And that covers all of the basics for building your Ele Shaman in World of Warcraft Season of Discovery Phase 8. Best of luck on your rolls and make sure to explore all of the new content that has been added in this phase.
