WoW SoD Phase 8 Shaman BiS gear — DPS, Healer and Tank
Shamans in SoD can fill any role and often outperform other classes while doing it. Check out our Shaman Phase 8 BiS list to learn how to gear up your character for peak performance in Scarlet Enclave.
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Key takeaways:
- In SoD Phase 8, Shamans receive a lot of powerful gear that increases overall class performance.
- Shaman remains the most versatile class in the meta, offering a wide range of useful tools.
- The top-performing specialization in Phase 8 is Enhancement DPS Shaman. Other specs and roles are great too.
- Check out our full Shaman SoD 8 BiS list for all the details.
Season of Discovery Phase 8 is here, and with it comes the Scarlet Enclave and a fresh wave of powerful loot to enhance your characters. Today, we’re diving into everything you need to know about Shamans. Versatile and powerful, Shamans can take on any role—Healer, Tank, Caster DPS, or Melee DPS—and they perform well in all of them.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the Best-in-Slot (BiS) gear for each Shaman specialization in Phase 8 of WoW Season of Discovery.
BiS lists for all classes in Phase 8
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SoD 8 DPS Shaman BiS gear
Shamans can deal damage as either a caster or a melee DPS. In the Scarlet Enclave, Enhancement Shamans lead a Recount in DPS, but Elemental Shamans aren’t far behind.
Elemental Shaman BiS list SoD 8
| Slot | Item | Source | Enchant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Soulcrusher Crown | Scarlet Enclave | Vodouisant’s Charm |
| Neck | Touch of Light | Scarlet Enclave | — |
| Shoulders | Stormcaller’s Pauldrons | Andorgos in Ahn’Qiraj | Soul of the Spiritweaver / Soul of the Ancestors / Soul of the Elemental Seer |
| Back | Cardinal’s Shawl | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Cloak – Greater Resistance |
| Chest | Soulcrusher Tunic | Scarlet Enclave | Glowing Chitin Armor Kit |
| Wrist | Soulcrusher Wristguards | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Bracer – Healing Power |
| Hands | Soulcrusher Handguards | Rimblat Earthshatter in Eastern Plaguelands | Enchant Gloves – Healing Power |
| Waist | Soulcrusher Girdle | Scarlet Enclave | — |
| Legs | Soulcrusher Kilt | Scarlet Enclave | Vodouisant’s Shroud |
| Feet | Soulcrusher Greaves | Scarlet Enclave | Glowing Chitin Armor Kit |
| Finger 1 | Barthalomew’s Promise | Scarlet Enclave | — |
| Finger 2 | Band of the Earthshatterer | Rimblat Earthshatter in Eastern Plaguelands | — |
| Trinket 1 | Infusion of Souls | Scarlet Enclave | — |
| Trinket 2 | Natural Alignment Crystal | Blackwing Lair | — |
| Totem | Totem of Thunder | Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay | — |
| Weapon | Mirage, Rod of Illusion | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant 2H Weapon – Grand Arcanist |
Enhancement Shaman BiS list SoD 8
The optimal Enhancement Shaman build focuses on using a two-handed (2H) weapon, though dual-wielding (DW) is also a viable option. You’ll find gear recommendations for both setups in the list below.
| Slot | Item | Source | Enchant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Soulcrusher Helmet | Scarlet Enclave | Vodouisant’s Embrace (2H) / Vodouisant’s Shroud (DW) |
| Neck | Hope of Herod | Scarlet Enclave | — |
| Shoulders | Earthshatter Epaulets (2H) / Soulcrusher Epaulets (DW) | Naxxramas / Scarlet Enclave | Soul of the Flamebringer |
| Back | Scarlet Commander’s Cape | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Cloak – Lesser Agility |
| Chest | Soulcrusher Armor | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Chest – Living Stats |
| Wrist | Soulcrusher Vambraces | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Bracer – Superior Strength |
| Hands | Soulcrusher Grips (2H) / Earthshatter Grips (DW) | Scarlet Enclave / Rimblat Earthshatter in Eastern Plaguelands | Enchant Gloves – Minor Haste (2H) / Enchant Gloves – Superior Strength |
| Waist | Soulcrusher Belt | Scarlet Enclave | — |
| Legs | Soulcrusher Leggings | Scarlet Enclave | — |
| Feet | Polished Scarlet Mail Boots | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Boots – Greater Agility |
| Finger 1 | Baelin’s Band | Naxxramas | — |
| Finger 2 | Signet of the Earthshatterer | Rimblat Earthshatter in Eastern Plaguelands | — |
| Trinket 1 | Abandoned Experiment | Scarlet Enclave | — |
| Trinket 2 | Cinders of the Fallen Crusade / Natural Alignment Crystal | Scarlet Enclave / Blackwing Lair | — |
| Totem | Totem of Pyroclastic Thunder | Enchanting | — |
| 2H Weapon | Scarlet Smashbringer | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant 2H Weapon – Grand Inquisitor |
| Main-Hand | Mercy | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Weapon – Grand Crusader |
| Off-Hand | Crimson Cleaver | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Weapon – Grand Crusader |
SoD 8 Resto Shaman BiS gear
Restoration Shamans still rely on several pieces from earlier Phases, but naturally, they’ll also want the Tier 4 set and select upgrades from the Scarlet Enclave.
| Slot | Item | Source | Enchant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Soulcrusher Headpiece | Scarlet Enclave | Vodouisant’s Charm |
| Neck | Touch of Light | Scarlet Enclave | — |
| Shoulders | Stormcaller’s Pauldrons | Andorgos in Ahn’Qiraj | Soul of the Elemental Seer / Soul of the Ancestors / Soul of the Spiritweaver |
| Back | Cardinal’s Shawl | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Cloak – Greater Resistance |
| Chest | Soulcrusher Tunic | Scarlet Enclave | Glowing Chitin Armor Kit |
| Wrist | Soulcrusher Wristguards | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Bracer – Healing Power |
| Hands | Soulcrusher Handguards | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Gloves – Healing Power |
| Waist | Soulcrusher Girdle | Scarlet Enclave | — |
| Legs | Stormcaller’s Leggings | Kandrostrasz in Ahn’Qiraj | Vodouisant’s Charm |
| Feet | Soulcrusher Boots | Naxxramas | Glowing Chitin Armor Kit |
| Finger 1 | Ring of Resurrection | Scarlet Enclave | — |
| Finger 2 | Ring of the Earthshatterer | Naxxramas | — |
| Trinket 1 | Eye of the Dead / Ruby-Encrusted Broach | Naxxramas / Enchanting | — |
| Trinket 2 | Scarab Brooch / Natural Alignment Crystal | Ahn’Qiraj / Blackwing Lair | — |
| Totem | Totem of Flowing Water | Naxxramas | — |
| Main-Hand | Spire of Sacrifice | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Weapon – Healing Power |
| Off-Hand | Nathrezim Heart | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Shield – Law of Nature |
SoD 8 Tank Shaman BiS gear
Shaman Tanks can find nearly all of their best-in-slot gear within the Scarlet Enclave.
| Slot | Item | Source | Enchant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Soulcrusher Faceguard | Scarlet Enclave | Vodouisant’s Shroud |
| Neck | Choke Chain | Scarlet Enclave | — |
| Shoulders | Soulcrusher Pauldrons | Scarlet Enclave | Soul of the True Alpha |
| Back | Cryptfiend Silk Cloak | Naxxramas | Enchant Cloak – Dodge |
| Chest | Soulcrusher Chestguard | Scarlet Enclave | Core Armor Kit |
| Wrist | Soulcrusher Bracers | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Bracer – Deflection |
| Hands | Earthshatter Grips | Naxxramas | Core Armor Kit |
| Waist | Soulcrusher Waistguard | Scarlet Enclave | — |
| Legs | Soulcrusher Legplates | Scarlet Enclave | Vodouisant’s Shroud |
| Feet | Soulcrusher Sabatons | Scarlet Enclave | Core Armor Kit |
| Finger 1 | Shield Warden’s Guard | Scarlet Enclave | — |
| Finger 2 | Signet of the Earthshatterer | Naxxramas | — |
| Trinket 1 | Dust of the Defiant | Scarlet Enclave | — |
| Trinket 2 | Natural Alignment Crystal | Blackwing Lair | — |
| Totem | Totem of Relentless Thunder | Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay | — |
| Main-Hand | Soporific Blade | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Weapon – Grand Crusader |
| Off-Hand | Aegis of the Scarlet Bastion | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Shield – Law of Nature |
Conclusion
Whether you’re calling down lightning as a caster, crushing enemies in melee, healing your allies, or tanking the frontlines, Shamans shine in every role during SoD Phase 8. With the right gear, you can unlock their full potential and dominate any encounter. Use our BiS lists as your guide, and make sure your Shaman is equipped to handle whatever the Scarlet Enclave throws your way.
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