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Enhancement Shaman best in slot

WotLK ClassicPre-raidMelee DPS

Notes

Gear from heroic dungeons, Emblems of Triumph and Enhancement, crafted items, and the Wrathgate and Argent Tournament quest lines.

Rings and trinkets are ranked: the best option is in slot 1.

Enchants and gems are the same as in phase 4: the stat priorities also hold before the raids.

Gear

SlotItem
Head
  1. Nobundo's Faceguard of TriumphTrophy of the Crusade + 75 Emblem of Triumph
  2. Thrall's Faceguard of TriumphTrophy of the Crusade + 75 Emblem of Triumph
Neck
  1. Pendant of Fiery Havoc60 Defiler's Scourgestone
Shoulders
  1. Nobundo's Shoulderguards of TriumphTrophy of the Crusade + 45 Emblem of Triumph
  2. Thrall's Shoulderguards of TriumphTrophy of the Crusade + 45 Emblem of Triumph
Back
  1. Drape of Icy Intent60 Defiler's Scourgestone
Chest
  1. Nobundo's Chestguard of TriumphTrophy of the Crusade + 75 Emblem of Triumph
  2. Thrall's Chestguard of TriumphTrophy of the Crusade + 75 Emblem of Triumph
Wrists
  1. Crusader's Dragonscale BracersLeatherworking
Hands
  1. Nobundo's Grips of TriumphTrophy of the Crusade + 45 Emblem of Triumph
  2. Thrall's Grips of TriumphTrophy of the Crusade + 45 Emblem of Triumph
Waist
  1. Belt of the Merciless Killer38 Defiler's Scourgestone
  2. Belt of the Pitiless Killer38 Defiler's Scourgestone
Legs
  1. Draconic Bonesplinter LegguardsLeatherworking
Feet
  1. Rock-Steady TreadsLeatherworking
Ring 1
  1. Band of Callous Aggression30 Defiler's Scourgestone Animated Constellation · Dalaran, 19 Sidereal Essence
Ring 2
  1. Nebula Band30 Defiler's Scourgestone Animated Constellation · Dalaran, 19 Sidereal Essence
Trinket 1
  1. Reign of the Dead38 Defiler's Scourgestone 60 Defiler's Scourgestone
Trinket 2
  1. Comet's Trail38 Defiler's Scourgestone 60 Defiler's Scourgestone
Weapon
  1. Aesuga, Hand of the Ardent ChampionAnimated Constellation · Dalaran, 38 Sidereal Essence Animated Constellation · Dalaran, 25 Sidereal Essence
  2. Caress of InsanityAnimated Constellation · Dalaran, 38 Sidereal Essence Animated Constellation · Dalaran, 25 Sidereal Essence
Relic
  1. Totem of Electrifying Wind25 Emblem of Triumph

Enchants

SlotEnchant
HeadArcanum of TormentKnights of the Ebon Blade · Revered
ShouldersGreater Inscription of the AxeSons of Hodir · Exalted (Master's Inscription of the Axe for scribes)
BackEnchant Cloak · Major AgilityEnchanting (Swordguard Embroidery for tailors; Flexweave Underlay for engineers)
ChestEnchant Chest · Powerful StatsEnchanting
WristsEnchant Bracers · Greater AssaultEnchanting (Fur Lining · Attack Power for leatherworkers)
HandsEnchant Gloves · CrusherEnchanting (Hyperspeed Accelerators for engineers)
WaistEternal Belt Buckle (+1 gem socket)Blacksmithing (Frag Belt for engineers)
LegsIcescale Leg ArmorLeatherworking (crafted, usable by all)
FeetEnchant Boots · IcewalkerEnchanting (Nitro Boosts for engineers)
Main handEnchant Weapon · BerserkingEnchanting
Off handEnchant Weapon · BerserkingEnchanting
RingsEnchant Ring · AssaultEnchanting (enchanters only)

Gems

SocketGem
MetaRelentless Earthsiege Diamond (+37 crit, +3% crit damage)
RedStark Ametrine (+16 hit / +16 expertise) · or Precise Cardinal Ruby / Accurate Ametrine if short on hit/expertise
BlueNightmare Tear (meta activator) · or Balanced Dreadstone / Vivid Eye of Zul / Guardian's Dreadstone for extra blue sockets
YellowQuick King's Amber (+16 haste / +16 Agi) · or Stark Ametrine, Accurate Ametrine, Rigid King's Amber, Pristine Ametrine for hit/expertise