Category Archives: Shaman
Molsan Method Podcast – Episode 180 – Reduce Dungeon Queue Wait Time with Shaman Tanks
On the one hundred and eightieth episode of the Molsan Method podcast, I propose allowing Shamans to tank in order to reduce the long dungeon queue wait times for DPS in World of Warcraft. (2:10)
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Gearing a Restoration Shaman (70 to 80)
I’ve recently decided to level up my Shaman, changing his main spec from Enhancement to Restoration. Thanks to World of Warcraft patch 3.3, I can queue for random dungeons as a healer while I’m out questing. I put together a quick guide for itemizing a Resto Shammy using nothing but crafted items or bind-on-equip gear. The only exceptions are trinkets and the Shaman relic. Upgrades for these slots can be found by running the Venture Company dailies in Venture Bay.
Before reading this guide, please be aware of some assumptions:
- This guide is intended for players leveling up in Northrend, in preparation to run heroic dungeons
- Yes, I realize that there is better gear from quests and dungeons
- You are going to use only the best available gems and enchants
- The prefix/suffix random BoEs might be better in some cases, but ignored because of their uncertain availability
Here is the breakdown by slot. There are some cases where crafted items from Burning Crusade recipes are viable for leveling, especially Leatherworking’s Netherfury set. C = crafted, WD = world drop, DQ = daily quest. Now, on with it!
Head
Helm of the Lightning Halls (WD, 80)
Stormhide Crown (C, 78)
Duskweave Cowl (C, 75)
Nerubian Helm (C, 74)
Neck
Blood Sun Necklace (C, 75)
Crystal Citrine Necklace (C, 70)
Shoulder
Epaulets of Market Row (WD, 78)
Duskweave Shoulders (C, 77)
Nerubian Shoulders (C, 73)
Back
Wispcloak (C, 80)
Cloak of the Moon (C, 74)
White Remedy Cape (C, 69)
Chest
Revenant’s Breastplate (C, 80)
Stormhide Hauberk (C, 78)
Dark Nerubian Chestpiece (C, 76)
Wrist
Stormhide Wristguards (C, 78)
Bracers of Sizzling Heat (WD, 75)
Bracers of Havok (C, 69)
Hands
Stormhide Grips (C, 78)
Duskweave Gloves (C, 76)
Waist
Sash of Jordan (WD, 80)
Stormhide Belt (C, 78)
Netherfury Belt (C, 67)
Legs
Stormhide Legguards (C, 78)
Netherfury Leggings (C, 67)
Feet
Scaled Icewalkers (C, 77)
Netherfury Boots (C, 69)
Finger
Titanium Spellshock Ring (C, 80)
Runed Mana Band (C, 80)
Ring of Northern Tears (C, 78)
Shadowmight Ring (C, 77)
Sun Rock Ring (C, 70)
Trinket
Arcane Revitalizer (DQ, 74)
Goblin Repetition Reducer (DQ, 74)
Two-Handed Weapon
Zabra’s Misplaced Staff (WD, 77)
Lola’s Lifegiving Branch (WD, 71)
Main Hand Weapon
Titansteel Guardian (C, 80)
Cudgel of Saronite Justice (C, 77)
Melia’s Magnificent Scepter (WD, 75)
The Essence Focuser (WD, 70)
Off-Hand
Zom’s Crackling Bulwark (WD, 80)
Faces of Doom (C, 77)
Saronite Protector (C, 73)
Crystal Pulse Shield (WD, 69)
Totem
Totem of the Bay (DQ, 74)
