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Best in slot (BiS) · Level 40

WoW Forever Enhancement Shaman BiS at level 40

DPS
role
2/15
new in Forever
13/15
with a known source

Summary

This is the site’s suggestion for Enhancement Shaman at level 40, not an official list: we use our Enhancement stat weights to score every item a Shaman can use with a required level of 40 or lower, and pick the best one for each slot. The beta does not reach this level yet (the current cap is 30): it is a forecast, and items and their sources may change.

Stat priority of the list, per point: Strength > Agility > Attack Power > Stamina. Percentage stats count too, per 1%: critical strike and hit. On weapons, two-hand weapon DPS matters most.

The highest-scoring pieces:

2 of the 15 pieces are new in Forever and 13 have a known source.

Gear by slot

For each slot, the suggested piece and the next two on the list.

Head

Top pickRaging Berserker's HelmClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 42 · requires level 37 · Mail
+1% Critical Strike · +13 Strength · +8 Stamina
Drops from Herod (35%) in Scarlet Monastery (Classic data)
Alternatives
Barbaric Iron Helm
Item level 35 · requires level 30 · Mail
Crafted Blacksmithing
Veteran's Chain HelmNew in Forever
Item level 30 · requires level 25 · Mail
Crafted Blacksmithing

Neck

Top pickCorrupted Riverglades PendantNew in Forever
Item level 41 · requires level 36 · Miscellaneous
+9 Agility · +6 Strength · +6 Spirit
Unknown source
Alternatives
Amulet of VengeanceNew in Forever
Item level 43 · no level requirement · Miscellaneous
Unknown source
Scout's MedallionUnique
Item level 43 · requires level 38 · Miscellaneous
Vendor Kelm Hargunth — Warsong Supply Officer (Classic data)

Shoulders

Top pickFlintrock ShouldersClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 38 · requires level 33 · Leather
+10 Agility · +5 Strength · +10 Stamina
Drops from Scarlet Monastery
Alternatives
Clacking Carapace SpauldersNew in Forever
Item level 43 · no level requirement · Mail
Unknown source
Fleshhide ShouldersClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 42 · requires level 37 · Leather
Drops from Glutton (50%) in Razorfen Downs (Classic data)

Back

Top pickSergeant Major's CapeUnique
Item level 45 · requires level 40 · Cloth
+6 Strength · +6 Agility · +6 Stamina · …
Unknown source
Alternatives
Dark Hooded CapeChangedForever values from WoWSims
Item level 39 · requires level 32 · Cloth
Drops from Nimar the Slayer (10%) (Classic data)
Corpsefeeder's SheddingNew in Forever
Item level 43 · no level requirement · Cloth
Unknown source

Chest

Top pickQuillward HarnessClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 39 · requires level 34 · Leather
+19 Agility · +8 Strength
Drops from Razorfen Downs
Alternatives
Grimtotem Naturalist's TunicNew in Forever
Item level 45 · no level requirement · Leather
Unknown source
Kolkar Marauder ChainChanged
Item level 42 · no level requirement · Mail
Quest Khan Hratha (level 42) in Desolace (Classic data)

Wrists

Top pickForest Stalker's Bracers
Item level 45 · requires level 40 · Leather
+14 Agility · +8 Strength · +6 Stamina
Vendor Illiyana Moonblaze — Silverwing Supply Officer (Classic data)
Alternatives
Windtalker's Wristguards
Item level 45 · requires level 40 · Mail
Vendor Illiyana Moonblaze — Silverwing Supply Officer (Classic data)
Overgrown CuffsNew in Forever
Item level 43 · no level requirement · Leather
Unknown source

Hands

Top pickGloves of Holy MightClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 42 · requires level 37 · Leather
+1% Critical Strike · +20 Attack Power · +30 Attack Power vs Undead
World drop (0.001%) (Classic data)
Alternatives
Dragonscale GauntletsChanged
Item level 45 · requires level 40 · Mail
Crafted Leatherworking
Scarlet GauntletsChangedChain of the Scarlet CrusadeForever values from WoWSims
Item level 38 · requires level 33 · Mail
Drops from Trash in Scarlet Monastery

Waist

Top pickHighlander's Chain GirdleUnique
Item level 43 · requires level 40 · Mail
+1% Critical Strike · +8 Attack Power · +6 Stamina
Vendor Samuel Hawke — League of Arathor Supply Officer (Classic data)
Alternatives
Defiler's Chain GirdleUnique
Item level 43 · requires level 40 · Mail
Vendor Rutherford Twing — Defilers Supply Officer (Classic data)
Ogron's SashClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 42 · requires level 37 · Leather
World drop (0.003%) (Classic data)

Legs

Top pickScarlet LeggingsChangedChain of the Scarlet CrusadeForever values from WoWSims
Item level 44 · requires level 38 · Mail
+21 Strength · +10 Stamina
Drops from Herod (15%) in Scarlet Monastery (Classic data)
Alternatives
Legguards of the VaultClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 39 · requires level 34 · Mail
Drops from Trash in Uldaman
Firemane LeggingsClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 39 · requires level 34 · Mail
World drop (0.003%) (Classic data)

Feet

Top pickProwler's Leather ShoesNew in Forever
Item level 45 · requires level 40 · Leather
+11 Strength · +7 Agility · +7 Stamina · …
Crafted Leatherworking
Alternatives
Blackforge GreavesClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 45 · requires level 40 · Mail
Drops from Mosh'Ogg Butcher (0.28%) (Classic data)
Skirmisher's Mail BootsNew in Forever
Item level 45 · requires level 40 · Mail
Crafted Leatherworking

Ring 1

Top pickLegionnaire's BandUnique
Item level 43 · requires level 38 · Miscellaneous
+8 Strength · +8 Agility · +5 Stamina
Vendor Kelm Hargunth — Warsong Supply Officer (Classic data)
Alternatives
Protector's BandUnique
Item level 43 · requires level 38 · Miscellaneous
Vendor Illiyana Moonblaze — Silverwing Supply Officer (Classic data)
Bloodsport BandNew in Forever
Item level 45 · no level requirement · Miscellaneous
Unknown source

Ring 2

Top pickProtector's BandUnique
Item level 43 · requires level 38 · Miscellaneous
+8 Strength · +8 Agility · +5 Stamina
Vendor Illiyana Moonblaze — Silverwing Supply Officer (Classic data)
Alternatives
Bloodsport BandNew in Forever
Item level 45 · no level requirement · Miscellaneous
Unknown source
Assault BandUniqueClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 44 · requires level 39 · Miscellaneous
World drop (0.003%) (Classic data)

Trinket 1

Top pickDefiler's TalismanChanged
Item level 43 · requires level 38 · Miscellaneous
+8 Stamina
Vendor Rutherford Twing — Defilers Supply Officer (Classic data)
Alternatives
Talisman of ArathorChanged
Item level 43 · requires level 38 · Miscellaneous
Vendor Samuel Hawke — League of Arathor Supply Officer (Classic data)
Rune of PerfectionChanged
Item level 45 · requires level 40 · Miscellaneous
Vendor Illiyana Moonblaze — Silverwing Supply Officer (Classic data)

Trinket 2

Top pickTalisman of ArathorChanged
Item level 43 · requires level 38 · Miscellaneous
+8 Stamina
Vendor Samuel Hawke — League of Arathor Supply Officer (Classic data)
Alternatives
Rune of PerfectionChanged
Item level 45 · requires level 40 · Miscellaneous
Vendor Illiyana Moonblaze — Silverwing Supply Officer (Classic data)
Rune of DutyChanged
Item level 45 · requires level 40 · Miscellaneous
Vendor Illiyana Moonblaze — Silverwing Supply Officer (Classic data)

Main hand

Top pickBonebiterClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 44 · no level requirement · Two-Hand Axe
+20 Strength · +10 Stamina
Quest In the Name of the Light (level 40, Alliance) in Scarlet Monastery
Alternatives
Staff of JordanChangedForever values from WoWSims
Item level 40 · requires level 35 · Staff (Two-Hand)
World drop (0.001%) (Classic data)
The SkullcrackerNew in Forever
Item level 45 · requires level 40 · Two-Hand Mace
Unknown source

Off hand

Two-handed weapon: the off hand stays empty If you prefer one-hand + off hand, these are the best off-hand pieces:

Alternatives
Savage Boar's GuardClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 42 · requires level 37 · Shield
Drops from Ragglesnout (40%) in Razorfen Downs (Classic data)
Skullance ShieldClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 38 · requires level 33 · Shield
World drop (0.003%) (Classic data)
Aegis of the Scarlet CommanderChangedForever values from WoWSims
Item level 44 · requires level 39 · Shield
Drops from Scarlet Commander Mograine (40%) in Scarlet Monastery (Classic data)

Relic

Relic: not scored

More on Enhancement Shaman

Reasoning: Enhancement in Classic Era has no dual wield: it is a slow two-hander with Windfury Weapon, which adds two extra attacks with weapon damage, hence the heavy weight on speed. 1 strength = 2 AP; agility gives crit and dodge; crit is worth more thanks to Flurry. Intellect and spell power count for Shocks and totems.

Heads up: the beta is capped at level 30 and the weights are indicative, tuned for level 60 with no simulations behind them. Sources come from the WoWSims Forever database and, for items that already existed in Classic, from the Classic 1.12 database (CMaNGOS Classic-DB, marked "Classic data": they may change in Forever); an item without a source may not be obtainable yet. Set bonuses and procs are not scored. Everything will change with each build.

Treat these lists as a starting point: your talents, enchants and play style may make another piece the better pick.

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