Restoration Shaman 2v2 PvP Guide

Meta Analysis

This build is based on 50 of the highest-rated Restoration Shaman players in 2v2, rated between 1,894 and 2,159.

Restoration Shamans do well into Affliction Warlocks (58.5%), Frost Mages (60.8%), and Retribution Paladins (61.2%), but struggle against Unholy Death Knights (46.5%), Preservation Evokers (44.5%), and Beast Mastery Hunters (46.0%).

This data updates as the meta shifts throughout the season.

Races & Racials

Orc is the most popular race for Restoration Shaman at 50%, followed by Dwarf (18%) and Dark Iron Dwarf (8%).

Orc at 50% usage is a clear favorite, largely thanks to Hardiness, which passively reduces stun duration by 20%, one of the strongest PvP racials in the game.

Dwarf players bring Stoneform, which removes poison, disease, curse, magic, and bleed effects while reducing physical damage taken.

Gear Strategy

The preferred secondary stats are Mastery and Versatility, with Haste as a third option. Since the item level of PvP gear scales in PvP, the real gearing decision comes down to picking the right items for these stats.

The full 4-piece tier set (Mantle of the Primal Core) is standard for Restoration Shaman. Both the 2-piece and 4-piece bonuses are active.

Top players are doubling up on Blessed Pango Charm for both embellishment slots.

The most popular bloodstone is Cognitive Heliotrope (64%), and the most common secondary gem is Flawless Versatile Amethyst (54%).

Talent Insights

Totemic is the dominant hero talent tree for Restoration Shaman in 2v2, picked by 92% of top players, with 8% on Farseer. That's a lopsided preference, suggesting Totemic is significantly stronger for PvP this season.

The most commonly picked PvP talents are Grounding Totem (84%), Rain Dance (74%), and Lightning Lasso (60%).