Restoration Shaman 3v3 PvP Guide

Meta Analysis

This build is based on 50 of the highest-rated Restoration Shaman players in 3v3, rated between 1,964 and 2,438.

Restoration Shamans do well into Subtlety Rogues (53.2%), Frost Mages (51.4%), and Holy Paladins (50.9%), but struggle against Unholy Death Knights (42.0%), Preservation Evokers (46.0%), and Marksmanship Hunters (46.3%).

This data updates as the meta shifts throughout the season.

Races & Racials

Orc is the most popular race for Restoration Shaman at 54%, followed by Dark Iron Dwarf (16%) and Dwarf (12%).

Orc at 54% 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.

Dark Iron Dwarf players bring Fireblood, which removes poison, disease, curse, magic, and bleed effects while boosting primary stat.

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 Arcanoweave Lining for both embellishment slots.

The most popular bloodstone is Cognitive Heliotrope (86%), and the most common secondary gem is Flawless Versatile Amethyst (71%).

Talent Insights

Totemic is the dominant hero talent tree for Restoration Shaman in 3v3, picked by 94% of top players, with 6% 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%) and Rain Dance (84%).