World of Warcraft Season of Discovery Phase 1 has a lot of things to consider regarding the individual strength of all of the classes, so we will examine the best options in terms of items, talents, and runes for Tank Shamans given the current meta.
Although the devs have been quite quick to adjust imbalances in each class, this guide should help you get a general idea of how to best utilize the kits Shamans have so you can make use of your new runes that increase your durability so you can handle every foe.
We will provide the best talents, runes, gear, etc. for WoW SoD Phase 1 currently so you can have an easier time clearing the new Blackfathom Deeps Raid and do PvP in Ashenvale like it's nothing. Let's get started!
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WoW SoD Phase 1 Tank Shaman Talents
Since there is a level 25 cap during Phase 1, you will only have access to 16 talent points, so these picks should serve you well for the time being:
WoW SoD Phase 1 Tank Shaman Runes
With all of the Shaman runes having been discovered, we can take a look at the best ones.
Shamans are a great class in Season of Discovery and by using these runes, you will be able to sustain any damage that comes your way.
Tank Shaman Runes
Chest
Shield Mastery
- Good mana sustain and tanking buffs
Hands
Molten Blast
- AoE threat generator
LEGs
Way of Earth
- Threat generation and taunts
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WoW SoD Phase 1 Tank Shaman Pre-Raid BiS
Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Head
Green Tinted Goggles
- Engineering
Humbert's Helm
- Dun Garok Rifleman (Horde) (Hillsbrad Foothills)
Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Neck
Scout's Medallion
- Warsong Outriders (Horde) (Honored)
Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Shoulders
Bristlebark Amice
- World Drop
Dark Leather Shoulders
- Leatherworking
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Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Cloak
Cape of the Brotherhood
- Deadmines
Slayer's Cape
- World Drop
Enchant Cloak - Minor Agility
- Enchanting
Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Chest
Blackened Defias Armor
- Deadmines
Panther Armor
- The Den (Horde) in Stonetalon Mountains
Black Whelp Tunic
- Leatherworking
Enchant Chest - Minor Stats
- Enchanting
Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Wrists
Jurassic Wristguards
- Drop from Razormaw Matriarch in Wetlands
Bristlebark Bindings
- World Drop
Enchant Bracer - Lesser Stamina
- Enchanting
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Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Hands
Brawler Gloves
- World Drop
Heavy Earthen Gloves
- Leatherworking
Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Waist
Deftkin Belt
- Je'neu of the Earthen Ring (Horde) in Ashenvale
Emblazoned Belt
- World Drop
Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Legs
Leggings of the Fang
- Wailing Caverns
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Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Feet
Warsong Boots
- Warsong Supplies (Horde) in Ashenvale
Feet of the Lynx
- World Drop
Stomping Boots
- Elixir of Pain in Hillsbrad Foothills
Enchant Boots - Minor Agility
- Enchanting
Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Rings
Silverlaine's Family Seal
- Shadowfang Keep
Thunderbrow Ring
- World Drop
Legionnaire's Band
- Warsong Outriders (Horde) (Honored)
Seal of Sylvanas
- Arugal Must Die (Horde)
Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Trinkets
Rune of Perfection
- Warsong (Alliance) & (Horde) – Friendly
Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Main Hand Weapon
Bearded Boneaxe
- Shadowfang Keep
Beazel's Basher
- World Drop
Headsplitter
- World Drop
Enchant Weapon - Lesser Striking
- Enchanting
Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Shield
Shield of Thorsen
- World Drop
Commander's Crest
- Shadowfang Keep
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WoW SoD Phase 1 Tank Shaman BiS
Most of these items will come from the 10-man Blackfathom Deeps Raid, and some will be rather difficult to obtain as you will need to complete a complicated quest chain, but if you would like to maximize your damage and go for high parses, then you can try getting your hands on these items.
Tank Shaman BiS Head
Twilight Slayer's Cowl
- Blackfathom Deeps
Tank Shaman BiS Neck
High Tide Choker
- Blackfathom Deeps
Tank Shaman BiS
Shoulders
Sentinel Pauldrons
- Blackfathom Deeps
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Tank Shaman BiS
Cloak
Sergeant's Cloak
- PvP Rank 3
Enchant Cloak - Minor Agility
- Enchanting
Tank Shaman BiS
Chest
Twilight Slayer's Tunic
- Blackfathom Deeps
Enchant Chest - Minor Stats
- Enchanting
Tank Shaman BiS
Wrists
Bindings of Serra'kis
- Blackfathom Deeps
Enchant Bracer - Lesser Stamina
- Enchanting
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Tank Shaman BiS
Hands
Void-Touched Leather Gloves
- Leatherworking
Tank Shaman BiS
Waist
Deftkin Belt
- Je'neu of the Earthen Ring in Ashenvale
Tank Shaman BiS
Legs
Leggings of the Fang
- Wailing Caverns
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Tank Shaman BiS
Feet
Twilight Slayer's Footpads
- Blackfathom Deeps
Enchant Boots - Minor Agility
- Enchanting
Tank Shaman BiS
Rings
Band of Deep Places
- Blackfathom Deeps
- Blackfathom Deeps
Tank Shaman BiS
Trinkets
Rune of Perfection
- Warsong (Horde) – Friendly
Avenger's Void Pearl
- Blackfathom Deeps
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Tank Shaman BiS One-Handed Weapon
Honed Darkwater Talwar
- Blackfathom Deeps
Chipped Bite of Serra'kis
- Blackfathom Deeps
Enchant Weapon - Lesser Striking
- Enchanting
Tank Shaman BiS Shield
Ancient Arctic Buckler
- Blackfathom Villainy from Argent Guard Thaelrid in BFD
Enchant Shield - Minor Stamina
- Enchanting
Tank Shaman BiS Totem
Carved Driftwood Icon
- Blackfathom Deeps
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