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Best in slot (BiS) · Level 50

WoW Forever Restoration Shaman BiS at level 50

Healer
role
7/16
new in Forever
13/16
with a known source

Summary

This is the site’s suggestion for Restoration Shaman at level 50, not an official list: we use our Restoration stat weights to score every item a Shaman can use with a required level of 50 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: Mana per 5 sec > Healing = Spell Power > Intellect. Percentage stats count too, per 1%: spell critical strike.

The highest-scoring pieces:

7 of the 16 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 pickCassandra's GraceChangedForever values from WoWSims
Item level 47 · requires level 42 · Cloth
+44 Healing · +15 Spell Power · +9 Spirit · …
World drop (0.003%) (Classic data)
Alternatives
Holy ShroudChangedForever values from WoWSims
Item level 32 · requires level 27 · Cloth
World drop (0.003%) (Classic data)
Stormcloth HeadbandChangedStormcloth Regalia
Item level 48 · requires level 43 · Cloth
Crafted Tailoring

Neck

Top pickDarkmoon Necklace
Item level 55 · requires level 50 · Miscellaneous
+6 Mana per 5 sec · +6 Intellect
Vendor Lhara — Darkmoon Faire Exotic Goods (Classic data)
Alternatives
Arcane Crystal PendantClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 52 · no level requirement · Miscellaneous
Quest Destroy Morphaz (level 52) (Classic data)
Feardred's Cleansed AmuletNew in Forever
Item level 52 · no level requirement · Miscellaneous
Unknown source

Shoulders

Top pickLiving ShouldersChanged
Item level 54 · requires level 49 · Leather
+31 Healing · +10 Spell Power · +13 Spirit · …
Crafted Leatherworking
Alternatives
Nethergeld ShouldersNew in Forever
Item level 47 · requires level 42 · Cloth
Crafted Tailoring
Mantle of Lost HopeClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 53 · requires level 48 · Cloth
Drops from Lord Roccor (25%) in Blackrock Depths (Classic data)

Back

Top pickBattle Healer's CloakChangedUnique
Item level 53 · requires level 48 · Cloth
+22 Healing · +7 Spell Power · +9 Stamina · …
Vendor Kelm Hargunth — Warsong Supply Officer (Classic data)
Alternatives
Caretaker's CapeChangedUnique
Item level 53 · requires level 48 · Cloth
Vendor Illiyana Moonblaze — Silverwing Supply Officer (Classic data)
Spritecaster CapeChangedForever values from WoWSims
Item level 52 · requires level 47 · Cloth
Drops from Houndmaster Grebmar (35%) in Blackrock Depths (Classic data)

Chest

Top pickStormcloth VestChangedStormcloth Regalia
Item level 45 · requires level 40 · Cloth
+58 Healing · +10 Spell Power · +8 Spirit · …
Crafted Tailoring
Alternatives
Forest's EmbraceClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 52 · no level requirement · Leather
Quest A Better Ingredient (level 52) (Classic data)
Civinad RobesChangedForever values from WoWSims
Item level 37 · no level requirement · Cloth
Quest Rig Wars (level 35, Horde) in Gnomeregan (Classic data)

Wrists

Top pickNethergeld CuffsNew in Forever
Item level 50 · requires level 45 · Cloth
+20 Healing · +7 Spell Power · +7 Intellect · …
Crafted Tailoring
Alternatives
Mender's Mail BracersNew in Forever
Item level 50 · requires level 45 · Mail
Crafted Leatherworking
Mender's Leather BracersNew in Forever
Item level 50 · requires level 45 · Leather
Crafted Leatherworking

Hands

Top pickMender's Mail GauntletsNew in Forever
Item level 55 · requires level 50 · Mail
+31 Healing · +10 Spell Power · +9 Intellect · …
Crafted Leatherworking
Alternatives
Gloves of the GreatfatherChanged
Item level 38 · requires level 33 · Leather
Crafted Leatherworking
Mender's Leather GauntletsNew in Forever
Item level 55 · requires level 50 · Leather
Crafted Leatherworking

Waist

Top pickMender's Mail BeltNew in Forever
Item level 55 · requires level 50 · Mail
+30 Healing · +10 Spell Power · +12 Intellect · …
Crafted Leatherworking
Alternatives
Mender's Leather WaistguardNew in Forever
Item level 55 · requires level 50 · Leather
Crafted Leatherworking
Gilded WaistcordNew in Forever
Item level 52 · requires level 47 · Cloth
Crafted Tailoring

Legs

Top pickGreen Dragonscale LeggingsChangedGreen Dragon Mail
Item level 54 · requires level 49 · Mail
+22 Healing · +17 Spell Power · +10 Stamina · …
Crafted Leatherworking
Alternatives
Acolyte's Silvered Chain LeggingsNew in Forever
Item level 30 · requires level 25 · Mail
Crafted Blacksmithing
Pristine LeggingsNew in Forever
Item level 30 · requires level 25 · Cloth
Crafted Tailoring

Feet

Top pickGilded SandalsNew in Forever
Item level 55 · requires level 50 · Cloth
+31 Healing · +11 Spell Power · +9 Intellect · …
Crafted Tailoring
Alternatives
Mender's Mail SabatonsNew in Forever
Item level 52 · requires level 47 · Mail
Crafted Leatherworking
Mender's Leather BootsNew in Forever
Item level 52 · requires level 47 · Leather
Crafted Leatherworking

Ring 1

Top pickAdvisor's RingUnique
Item level 53 · requires level 48 · Miscellaneous
+12 Spell Power · +4 Mana per 5 sec · +6 Stamina
Vendor Kelm Hargunth — Warsong Supply Officer (Classic data)
Alternatives
Lorekeeper's RingUnique
Item level 53 · requires level 48 · Miscellaneous
Vendor Illiyana Moonblaze — Silverwing Supply Officer (Classic data)
Darkspear SignetNew in ForeverUnique
Item level 53 · requires level 48 · Miscellaneous
Unknown source

Ring 2

Top pickLorekeeper's RingUnique
Item level 53 · requires level 48 · Miscellaneous
+12 Spell Power · +4 Mana per 5 sec · +6 Stamina
Vendor Illiyana Moonblaze — Silverwing Supply Officer (Classic data)
Alternatives
Darkspear SignetNew in ForeverUnique
Item level 53 · requires level 48 · Miscellaneous
Unknown source
Sea Giant's Toe RingNew in Forever
Item level 35 · requires level 30 · Miscellaneous
Unknown source

Trinket 1

Top pickEnriched SealNew in Forever
Item level 53 · requires level 48 · Miscellaneous
+15 Mana per 5 sec · +10 Stamina
Unknown source
Alternatives
Darkspear Voodoo SealNew in Forever
Item level 53 · requires level 48 · Miscellaneous
Unknown source
Jewel of the Guard CaptainNew in Forever
Item level 51 · no level requirement · Miscellaneous
Unknown source

Trinket 2

Top pickDarkspear Voodoo SealNew in Forever
Item level 53 · requires level 48 · Miscellaneous
+15 Mana per 5 sec · +10 Stamina
Unknown source
Alternatives
Jewel of the Guard CaptainNew in Forever
Item level 51 · no level requirement · Miscellaneous
Unknown source
Cleansed Vilebranch IconNew in Forever
Item level 51 · no level requirement · Miscellaneous
Unknown source

Main hand

Top pickDeath Speaker ScepterChangedForever values from WoWSims
Item level 33 · requires level 28 · One-Hand Mace
+68 Healing · +28 Shadow Damage
Drops from Death Speaker Jargba (20%) in Razorfen Kraul (Classic data)
Alternatives
Charstone DirkClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 54 · requires level 49 · Dagger
Drops from Princess Theradras (20%) in Maraudon (Classic data)
Scorn's Focal DaggerClassic data (not in the beta client)
Item level 35 · requires level 30 · Dagger
Drops from Scorn in Scarlet Monastery

Off hand

Top pickSunderbark VigilNew in Forever
Item level 55 · no level requirement · Shield
+18 Healing · +3 Mana per 5 sec · +6 Spell Power · …
Unknown source
Alternatives
Forcestone BucklerChangedForever values from WoWSims
Item level 40 · no level requirement · Shield
Quest Compendium of the Fallen (level 38, Horde) in Scarlet Monastery (Classic data)
Twisting Essence JarNew in Forever
Item level 50 · requires level 45 · Miscellaneous
Crafted Enchanting

Relic

Relic: not scored

More on Restoration Shaman

Reasoning: Restoration heals with Healing Wave and Lesser Healing Wave: healing and spell power first, mana per 5 s with a heavy weight since shaman spirit regen is poor, and intellect for total mana. Crit is worth a bit thanks to Ancestral Healing. Shield or off-hand item, whichever adds up higher.

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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