Each Shaman spec values stats differently. The orders below are the stat weights this site ranks Shaman gear by, from most to least valuable, so they always agree with the BiS sheets.
| Spec | Stat Priority |
|---|---|
| Elemental | Hit > Critical Strike > Spell Power > Nature Damage > Spell Penetration > Fire Damage > Intellect > Stamina |
| EnhancementLeveling | Hit > Critical Strike > Strength > Intellect > Agility > Attack Power > Stamina |
| Restoration | Critical Strike > Healing Power > Mana per 5 sec > Intellect > Spirit > Stamina |
Elemental Shaman Stat Priority
- Hit
- Critical Strike
- Spell Power
- Nature Damage
- Spell Penetration
- Fire Damage
- Intellect
- Stamina
For Elemental Shaman, Hit is worth the most, then Critical Strike and Spell Power. The table gives the weight of every stat the spec uses.
Elemental Shaman Stat Weights
| Stat | Counted per | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Hit | 1% | 11.8 |
| Critical Strike | 1% | 8.54 |
| Spell Power | 1 point | 1 |
| Nature Damage | 1 point | 0.8 |
| Spell Penetration | 1 point | 0.5 |
| Fire Damage | 1 point | 0.2 |
| Intellect | 1 point | 0.19 |
| Stamina | 1 point | 0.15 |
How Much Hit a Elemental Shaman Needs
How much hit you need depends on how many levels the target is above you, not on your own level; hit from talents counts too. Spells always keep a 1% miss, so the hit needed is one point below the miss chance.
| Target above you | 0 levels | 1 level | 2 levels | 3 levels (raid boss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss chance | 4% | 5% | 6% | 17% |
| Hit needed | 3% | 4% | 5% | 16% |
Enhancement Shaman Stat Priority
- Hit
- Critical Strike
- Strength
- Intellect
- Agility
- Attack Power
- Stamina
For Enhancement Shaman, Hit is worth the most, then Critical Strike and Strength. The table gives the weight of every stat the spec uses.
Enhancement Shaman Stat Weights
| Stat | Counted per | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Hit | 1% | 52 |
| Critical Strike | 1% | 33.88 |
| Strength | 1 point | 2.2 |
| Intellect | 1 point | 1.99 |
| Agility | 1 point | 1.32 |
| Attack Power | 1 point | 1 |
| Stamina | 1 point | 0.4 |
| Weapon DPS | 1 DPS | 14 |
How Much Hit a Enhancement Shaman Needs
How much hit you need depends on how many levels the target is above you, not on your own level; hit from talents counts too.
| Target above you | 0 levels | 1 level | 2 levels | 3 levels (raid boss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss chance | 5% | 5.5% | 6% | 8% |
| Hit needed | 5% | 5.5% | 6% | 8% |
Restoration Shaman Stat Priority
- Critical Strike
- Healing Power
- Mana per 5 sec
- Intellect
- Spirit
- Stamina
For Restoration Shaman, Critical Strike is worth the most, then Healing Power and Mana per 5 sec. The table gives the weight of every stat the spec uses.
Restoration Shaman Stat Weights
| Stat | Counted per | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Strike | 1% | 6 |
| Healing Power | 1 point | 1 |
| Mana per 5 sec | 1 point | 0.6 |
| Intellect | 1 point | 0.4 |
| Spirit | 1 point | 0.35 |
| Stamina | 1 point | 0.1 |
How to Read Shaman Stat Weights
Every item scores the sum of its stats times these weights; the highest score takes the slot on the BiS sheets. Critical Strike and Hit are per 1%, the rest per point, and stats of equal weight are joined with =.
Damage to one spell school (such as +30 Shadow damage) counts as Spell Power in proportion to the share of damage the spec deals in that school, and Spell Penetration as half a point of Spell Power.
Shaman Stat Priority Common Questions
What is the Shaman stat priority in WoW Forever?
Elemental: Hit > Critical Strike > Spell Power > Nature Damage > Spell Penetration > Fire Damage > Intellect > Stamina. Enhancement: Hit > Critical Strike > Strength > Intellect > Agility > Attack Power > Stamina. Restoration: Critical Strike > Healing Power > Mana per 5 sec > Intellect > Spirit > Stamina.
What stats should a Shaman look for while leveling?
Follow the Enhancement order, the recommended leveling spec: Hit > Critical Strike > Strength > Intellect. The leveling gear sheets also give Stamina a little extra value.
How much hit does a Shaman need in WoW Forever?
Elemental needs 16% hit against a raid boss, which is three levels above you, and 3% against a target of your own level. Enhancement needs 8% hit against a raid boss, which is three levels above you, and 5% against a target of your own level. Hit from talents counts toward these numbers.
Are Shaman stat weights per point or per percent?
Critical Strike and Hit are weighed per 1%; every other stat is weighed per point. Stats joined with = in a priority carry the same weight.
Where is the best gear for these Shaman stats?
The Shaman BiS pages rank every slot by these same weights at level 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60, with a sheet for each spec.