Shaman Raid Tank Guide - Shaman Tanking WoW

[Yutilk]

Guide has been updated, let me know if everything works properly. :)

[Merikkinon]

Gotta be an award-winning post.

[Yutilk]

Guide has been updated.

- Added Suffering to the Debuff list.
- Refined the Stat priority on gear.
- Added a 2handed weapon progression (yes it's a thing).
- Blacksmithing recently discovered to be the 2nd best Profession.
and much more!

If you have questions, please let me know.
Feedback is welcomed.

[Augustfenix85]

I have talents in Eye of the Storm. I use its effect to either heal myself, a party member or cast chain lightening depending on the situation. Any feedback would be good. I’ve only tanked up to UBRS

[Yutilk]

I have talents in Eye of the Storm. I use its effect to either heal myself, a party member or cast chain lightening depending on the situation. Any feedback would be good. I’ve only tanked up to UBRS

When you cast a long spell, you cannot dodge and block, which leaves you defensively weak. Also remember that Chain Lightning is heavy on Mana. The threat you do with your weapon (+Rockbiter) from simply tab targeting to other mobs will come close to the threat of Chain Lightning.
Regarding a healing spell, a situation where someone else but you is getting damage to the point where the healer is not addressing it, is rare. But if someone (pref healer) is about to die by all means heal them, but it does not warrant 3 talent points.

TLDR: You're basically investing 3 talent points into a rarity.

[Yutilk]

For those wondering and the PMs I received, yes I will be updating the guide with the patch introduces new talents, etc...

If you have shaman tank questions
let me know!

[Yutilk]

OP guide creator here,

Shaman Tank guide has been updated to account for many things (ex: 2hand tanking).

Let me know, if you have questions about Shaman Tank.

[Sinrek]

If I go Shield Spec, should I focus on Anticipation, Toughness or Parry?

Goal is to be able tank 5 man stuff and get some self-sustain.

[Yutilk]

If I go Shield Spec, should I focus on Anticipation, Toughness or Parry?

Goal is to be able tank 5 man stuff and get some self-sustain.

Anticipation, Parry and Toughness are highly suggested.

[Toliskoutro]

Hello! Thank you for the awesome and detailed guide!
I was wondering if it is easy for you for the talents, since they updated them, to upload a screenshot of them using the Turtle WoW link . https://talents.turtle-wow.org/
Thank you again!

[Toirto]

Preeettttty goooood

[Merikkinon]

So what level can a shaman actually start tanking?

[Yutilk]

Preeettttty goooood

If you have any questions, let me know.

[Yutilk]

So what level can a shaman actually start tanking?

Generally, you're looking to tank a dungeon 2levels above its suggested minimum level.

If you have more questions, please let me know :)

[Merikkinon]

Ok, that is an interesting way of looking at it.

So, can I start tanking RFC at 17 or w/e, or do I need to wait until like mid-game dungeons?

I am asking because you cite several abilities (in the repertoire) that come a bit later in the game.

[Augustfenix85]

You can start tanking right away, with the 2 level above range as suggested. Shamans have a good threat once earth shock and rockbiter weapon is available. From level 40 and below most tanks need two things, threat and hit points. Going for high armor and Hp at lowers levels will help.

Obviously there are parts of those guide for max level, though generally it is good for leveling as well.

A note though, some elementals are immune or resistant to earth shock so be careful on pulls and let the dps know you will need a little time to hold aggro.

[Yutilk]

A note though, some elementals are immune or resistant to earth shock so be careful on pulls and let the dps know you will need a little time to hold aggro.

Most of the time just making sure Rockbiter weapon is active, Frost Shock and placing target icon markers will be enough.

[Geojak]

To OP, in order to make shaman tanking a thing, first you need to unlock 100%

Watch this video about moonkin tanking:

[Yutilk]

To OP, in order to make shaman tanking a thing, first you need to unlock 100%

Watch this video about moonkin tanking:

It's quite funny/ironic that compared to a warrior tank, moonkin tank is in fact more intellectually demanding.

I would go as far as to say, Moonkin
tank, priest tank, etc.. have the hardest rotations in WoW.

[Yutilk]

Ok, that is an interesting way of looking at it.

So, can I start tanking RFC at 17 or w/e, or do I need to wait until like mid-game dungeons?

I am asking because you cite several abilities (in the repertoire) that come a bit later in the game.

Being 2-3 levels higher is suggested, if you're playing with friends and communicating you can get away with tanking on level.

[Yutilk]

Thanks for the support :)

[Yutilk]

Guide is in the process of getting updated.

[Toliskoutro]

Hello caperfin!
I am new to wow and I found this awesome guide.
I have one question.
Can you please use the turtle's wow talent webpage to show the talents you are using because they are different from the original ones.
Thank you!

[Yutilk]

Hello caperfin!
I am new to wow and I found this awesome guide.
I have one question.
Can you please use the turtle's wow talent webpage to show the talents you are using because they are different from the original ones.
Thank you!

I'm on vacation atm but I will make changes when I get home.

[Yirman]

- Blacksmithing recently discovered to be the 2nd best Profession.

Hello Yutilk/Caperfin

I do not see any mentioning of Blacksmithing in the guide. I realize this is a bit old now, and therefore potentially not relevant, but can you shed some light on why Blacksmithing is considered the second best profession for tanking shaman?

[Tortugaaaaa]

Dwarven shaman when?
I can't wait to try this!

TOTUGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[Sem3223]

I see this is an excellent guide and is written in quite a lot of detail.

[Augustfenix85]

This guide might need a new update considering the talent changes

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