DPS Rotation & Cooldowns
This rotation guide provides a quick, basic understanding of which abilities to prioritize when playing a Enhancement Shaman, along with additional details on important cooldowns at the bottom. Updated for the latest patch in World of Warcraft: The War Within (11.1).
Single Target
Start with Surging Totem active before engaging the target.
- Apply if not active.
- Use to trigger Splintered Elements.
- Use with 10 Maelstrom Weapon stacks.
- Use with Hot Hand active.
- Use on cooldown during Ascendance.
- Maintain for buff.
- Use when at 10 Maelstrom Weapon stacks.
- Use when at 10 Maelstrom Weapon stacks.
- Refresh as needed.
Maintain Flame Shock and Feral Spirit while using Doom Winds and Primordial Wave to maximize damage. Use Windstrike during Ascendance and keep Crash Lightning active.
AoE
For AoE, ensure Surging Totem is placed before engaging multiple targets.
- Apply if not active on any target.
- Use to spread Flame Shock to all targets.
- Use when at 10 Maelstrom Weapon stacks.
- Use with Hot Hand active.
- Maintain for buff.
- Use on cooldown during Ascendance.
- Use when at 10 Maelstrom Weapon stacks.
In AoE, prioritize applying Flame Shock and using Primordial Wave to spread it. Maintain Doom Winds and Crash Lightning while using Chain Lightning and Windstrike on cooldown.
Cooldowns
Use cooldowns strategically to maximize burst damage.
- Use on cooldown for additional damage and Maelstrom Weapon generation.
- Use for burst damage, ideally aligned with other cooldowns.
- Use to generate Maelstrom Weapon and apply Flame Shock to multiple targets.
- Use to amplify damage and trigger Windfury Weapon.
Coordinate Feral Spirit, Ascendance, and Doom Winds for maximum burst. Use Primordial Wave to enhance Maelstrom Weapon generation.