Elemental Shaman DPS Rotation & Cooldowns

DPS Rotation & Cooldowns

This rotation offers a general priority list for Elemental Shaman abilities, along with key cooldowns at the bottom. It's based on a standard build and is here to help while we work on a smarter, build-aware system. Updated for the latest patch in World of Warcraft: The War Within (11.1).

Single Target

Cast Storm Elemental, Fire Elemental, and Stormkeeper before the pull.

Cast ~1.5 seconds before pull to land after pull.
Cast before Lava Burst lands.
Cast before Lava Burst lands.
Use with on-use trinkets and potion.
Cast immediately if it procs, but prioritize Lava Burst before Stormkeeper-empowered Lightning Bolt.
Use when empowered by Stormkeeper.
Use if Maelstrom is near cap.
Use if Maelstrom is near cap.

Start with pre-pull abilities like Storm Elemental and Fire Elemental. Use Lava Burst and Flame Shock in sync, followed by Liquid Magma Totem and Primordial Wave. Maintain Maelstrom management with Earth Shock and Elemental Blast.

AoE

Cast Storm Elemental, Fire Elemental, and Stormkeeper before engaging.

Use early for AoE damage.
Cast before Ascendance.
Use with trinkets and potion.
Use when 3+ targets are present.
Use if Echoes Of Great Sundering buff is active.
Consume Fusion Of Elements buffs before recasting.
Use while moving if empowered by Icefury.

For AoE, prioritize Liquid Magma Totem and Primordial Wave early. Use Chain Lightning for multiple targets and Earthquake with Echoes Of Great Sundering. Manage Icefury buffs effectively.

Cooldowns

Sync with Bloodlust, trinkets, and potion.
Use before Ascendance for synergy.
Use on cooldown or delay for AoE scenarios.
Empower Chain Lightning or Lightning Bolt based on target count.

Coordinate Ascendance with major buffs and trinkets. Use Storm Elemental and Stormkeeper strategically for burst or AoE. Optimize Surge Of Power for additional damage.