WoW SoD Phase 8 Shaman Tank Build
We will go over the best items, runes and talents for Tank 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 Tank Shamans in Season of Discovery Phase 8.
Table of Contents
Shaman Tank Talents and Runes
Talents
For the talents, you will need to spend 30 points into Elemental, and 21 in Enhancement to maximize your damage and tankiness.
Runes
Shaman Tank BiS List
Here are the best Shaman Tank items you can use to maximize damage and survivability. Most of the items are from the new Scarlet Enclave Raid.
NOTE: Make sure to also enchant your shoulders with Soul of the True Alpha.
- Cryptfiend Silk Cloak drops from Naxxramas
- Earthshatter Grips are purchased from Rimblat Earthshatter in Eastern Plaguelands
- Signet of the Earthshatterer is purchased from Rimblat Earthshatter in Eastern Plaguelands
- Natural Alignment Crystal drops from Blackwing Lair
- Totem of Relentless Thunder is purchased with Tarnished Undermine Real from Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay
| Item | Slot |
| Soulcrusher Faceguard (Vodouisant's Shroud) | Head |
| Choke Chain | Neck |
| Soulcrusher Pauldrons (Fortitude of the Scourge) | Shoulders |
| Cryptfiend Silk Cloak* (Enchant Cloak - Dodge) | Back |
| Soulcrusher Chestguard (Core Armor Kit) | Chest |
| Soulcrusher Bracers (Enchant Bracer - Deflection) | Wrist |
| Earthshatter Grips* (Core Armor Kit) | Hands |
| Soulcrusher Waistguard | Waist |
| Soulcrusher Legplates (Vodouisant's Shroud) | Legs |
| Soulcrusher Sabatons (Core Armor Kit) | Feet |
| Shield Warden's Guard | Ring |
| Signet of the Earthshatterer* | Ring |
| Dust of the Defiant | Trinket |
| Natural Alignment Crystal* | Trinket |
| Soporific Blade (Enchant Weapon - Grand Crusader) | Dagger |
| Aegis of the Scarlet Bastion (Enchant Shield - Law of Nature) | Shield |
| Totem of Relentless Thunder* | Totem |
And that covers all of the basics for building your Shaman Tank 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.
