BIS LIST · BURNING CRUSADE · SHAMAN

Elemental Shaman: BiS list for TBC (Burning Crusade)

For every slot: our best item and up to two alternatives for Shaman (Elemental) – pre-raid (dungeons, heroics, quests, professions, reputation, badges) and every raid phase from Karazhan, Gruul and Magtheridon to the Sunwell Plateau. For TBC Classic and the TBC Anniversary realms. Hover or tap an item for its stats.

Anniversary realms: Phase 4: Zul'Aman is open (since 2026-10-22). The Sunwell phase has no date yet.

GuildLoot’s own recommendation based on the item stats in our TBC loot database (CMaNGOS) and general stat priorities of the spec – not copied from another list. Hit, spell hit and expertise only count up to the usual cap of the spec (without raid buffs), every socket counts as a rare gem plus the socket bonus, set bonuses are included (tier bonuses without a number are estimated conservatively). Effects such as “Use” or “Chance on hit” are roughly estimated and marked with ≈. Relics (libram, idol, totem) only work through effects and are therefore left out. Not included: arena gear (team rating), events. Badge vendors: item list per Warcraft Wiki (CC BY-SA 4.0), phase per item estimated conservatively by patch.

Phase 4: Zul'Aman Zul'Aman, new badge gear · current on the Anniversary realms

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Slot	Best item	Alternatives
Head	Cowl of the Illidari High Lord Drop: Illidan Stormrage in Black Temple+64 spell damage, +47 spell crit rating – top score in this slot	Skyshatter Headguard From Helm of the Forgotten Protector (Drop: Archimonde in Battle for Mount Hyjal)+62 spell damage, 2 socket(s) Cataclysm Headpiece From Helm of the Vanquished Champion (Drop: Lady Vashj in Serpentshrine Cavern)+54 spell damage, 2 socket(s)
Neck	Translucent Spellthread Necklace Drop: Essence of Anger in Black Temple+46 spell damage, +24 spell crit rating – top score in this slot	The Sun King's Talisman Quest reward: Kael'thas and the Verdant Sphere (Tempest Keep)+41 spell damage, +24 spell crit rating Loop of Cursed Bones Drop: Zul'jin in Zul'Aman+32 spell damage, +27 spell haste rating
Shoulders	Skyshatter Mantle From Pauldrons of the Forgotten Protector (Drop: Mother Shahraz in Black Temple)+46 spell damage, 2 socket(s) + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Hatefury Mantle Drop: Anetheron in Battle for Mount Hyjal+55 spell damage, 2 socket(s) Cataclysm Shoulderpads From Pauldrons of the Vanquished Champion (Drop: Void Reaver in Tempest Keep: The Eye)+41 spell damage, 2 socket(s)
Back	Cloak of the Illidari Council Drop: Illidari Council in Black Temple+42 spell damage, +25 spell crit rating – top score in this slot	Shroud of the Highborne Drop: Illidan Stormrage in Black Temple+32 spell haste rating, +23 spell damage Shadowcaster's Drape Drop: Timed Event Chests in Zul'Aman+27 spell damage, +25 spell haste rating
Chest	Skyshatter Breastplate From Chestguard of the Forgotten Protector (Drop: Illidan Stormrage in Black Temple)+62 spell damage, 3 socket(s) + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Vestments of the Sea-Witch Drop: Lady Vashj in Serpentshrine Cavern+57 spell damage, 3 socket(s) Robes of Rhonin Drop: Archimonde in Battle for Mount Hyjal+81 spell damage, +24 spell crit rating
Wrists	Bracers of Nimble Thought Profession: Tailoring (Armor - Wrist)+34 spell damage, +28 spell haste rating – top score in this slot	Cuffs of Devastation Drop: Rage Winterchill in Battle for Mount Hyjal+34 spell damage, +14 spell crit rating Bands of the Coming Storm Drop: Supremus in Black Temple+34 spell damage, +21 spell crit rating
Hands	Skyshatter Gauntlets From Gloves of the Forgotten Protector (Drop: Azgalor in Battle for Mount Hyjal)+46 spell damage, +26 spell crit rating + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Cataclysm Handgrips From Gloves of the Vanquished Champion (Drop: Leotheras the Blind in Serpentshrine Cavern)+41 spell damage, +19 spell hit rating Botanist's Gloves of Growth Drop: Teron Gorefiend in Black Temple+37 spell haste rating, +28 spell damage
Waist	Flashfire Girdle Drop: Shade of Akama in Black Temple+44 spell damage, +37 spell haste rating – top score in this slot	Anetheron's Noose Drop: Anetheron in Battle for Mount Hyjal+55 spell damage, 2 socket(s) Waistwrap of Infinity Drop: Supremus in Black Temple+56 spell damage, +32 spell haste rating
Legs	Skyshatter Legguards From Leggings of the Forgotten Protector (Drop: Illidari Council in Black Temple)+62 spell damage, +29 spell crit rating + set bonus (estimated) – top score in this slot	Leggings of Channeled Elements Drop: Kaz'rogal in Battle for Mount Hyjal+59 spell damage, 3 socket(s) Leggings of the Seventh Circle World boss: Doom Lord Kazzak+50 spell damage, 3 socket(s)
Feet	Naturewarden's Treads Drop: Essence of Anger in Black Temple+44 spell damage, 2 socket(s) – top score in this slot	Slippers of the Seacaller Drop: High Warlord Naj'entus in Black Temple+44 spell damage, +29 spell crit rating Boots of Oceanic Fury Drop: High Warlord Naj'entus in Black Temple+55 spell damage, +26 spell crit rating
Ring 1	Ring of Ancient Knowledge Raid: Black Temple+39 spell damage, +31 spell haste rating – top score in this slot	Mana Attuned Band Drop: Timed Event Chests in Zul'Aman+34 spell damage, +29 spell haste rating Blessed Band of Karabor Raid: Black Temple+30 spell haste rating, +25 spell damage
Ring 2	Band of the Eternal Sage≈ uncertain Quest reward: Sage's Covenant (Caverns of Time) · Reputation: The Scale of the Sands Exalted+49 spell damage, +24 spell crit rating – top score in this slot (effect estimated)	Ring of Captured Storms Drop: High Warlord Naj'entus in Black Temple+42 spell damage, +29 spell crit rating Band of Eternity Quest reward: Sage's Oath (Caverns of Time) · Reputation: The Scale of the Sands Revered+34 spell damage, +24 spell crit rating
Trinket 1	Hex Shrunken Head≈ uncertain Drop: Hex Lord Malacrass in Zul'Aman+88 spell damage – top score in this slot (effect estimated)	Sextant of Unstable Currents≈ uncertain Drop: Fathom-Lord Karathress in Serpentshrine Cavern+41 spell damage, +40 spell crit rating (effect estimated) Icon of the Silver Crescent≈ uncertain Vendor: Badges of Justice+69 spell damage (effect estimated)
Trinket 2	The Skull of Gul'dan≈ uncertain Drop: Illidan Stormrage in Black Temple+55 spell damage, +25 spell hit rating – top score in this slot (effect estimated)	Quagmirran's Eye≈ uncertain Drop: Quagmirran in The Slave Pens+37 spell damage, +31 spell haste rating (effect estimated) Shiffar's Nexus-Horn≈ uncertain Drop: Harbinger Skyriss in The Arcatraz+35 spell damage, +30 spell crit rating (effect estimated)
Two-hand	Zhar'doom, Greatstaff of the Devourer Drop: Illidan Stormrage in Black Temple+259 spell damage, +55 spell haste rating – top score in this slot	The Nexus Key Drop: Kael'thas Sunstrider in Tempest Keep: The Eye+236 spell damage, +51 spell crit rating Amani Divining Staff Drop: Timed Event Chests in Zul'Aman+217 spell damage, 3 socket(s)