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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
![inv_shield_17.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_3yNkBulb_A/art-img_3yynXkNAo/1x.webp)
Chest
Shield Mastery
- Good mana sustain and tanking buffs
![spell_shaman_lavaflow.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_3yNkBulb_A/art-img_sw6R4wlhC/1x.webp)
Hands
Molten Blast
- AoE threat generator
![spell_nature_earthquake.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_3yNkBulb_A/art-img_QDnHyw40h/1x.webp)
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
![inv_helmet_47.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_J3m2THtwx/art-img_GiBPBHoco/1x.webp)
Green Tinted Goggles
- Engineering
![inv_helmet_20.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_J3m2THtwx/art-img_Q-a1eER0C/1x.webp)
Humbert's Helm
- Dun Garok Rifleman (Horde) (Hillsbrad Foothills)
Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Neck
![inv_jewelry_necklace_14.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_J3m2THtwx/art-img_POl4hKLDs/1x.webp)
Scout's Medallion
- Warsong Outriders (Horde) (Honored)
Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Shoulders
![inv_shoulder_06.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_HP-dkoV_p7/art-img_mvyR-IIDQ/1x.webp)
Bristlebark Amice
- World Drop
![inv_shoulder_12.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_J3m2THtwx/art-img_3tbUw31G_/1x.webp)
Dark Leather Shoulders
- Leatherworking
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Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Cloak
![inv_misc_cape_08.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_J3m2THtwx/art-img_jTR6d4gQR/1x.webp)
Cape of the Brotherhood
- Deadmines
![inv_misc_cape_08.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_3yNkBulb_A/art-img_EYrsfIada/1x.webp)
Slayer's Cape
- World Drop
![spell_holy_greaterheal.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_J3m2THtwx/art-img_xrvYeWXd-/1x.webp)
Enchant Cloak - Minor Agility
- Enchanting
Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Chest
![inv_chest_leather_08.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_3yNkBulb_A/art-img__W7lTgju8/1x.webp)
Blackened Defias Armor
- Deadmines
![inv_chest_leather_01.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_J3m2THtwx/art-img_Bl1wI9ZdN/1x.webp)
Panther Armor
- The Den (Horde) in Stonetalon Mountains
![inv_chest_cloth_45.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_3yNkBulb_A/art-img_vDWsbR6Rr/1x.webp)
Black Whelp Tunic
- Leatherworking
![spell_holy_greaterheal.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_J3m2THtwx/art-img_gwX0WKT69/1x.webp)
Enchant Chest - Minor Stats
- Enchanting
Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Wrists
![inv_bracer_01.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_HP-dkoV_p7/art-img_OkykQfV9p/1x.webp)
Jurassic Wristguards
- Drop from Razormaw Matriarch in Wetlands
![inv_bracer_08.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_3yNkBulb_A/art-img_5iKZKCjjZ/1x.webp)
Bristlebark Bindings
- World Drop
![spell_holy_greaterheal.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_J3m2THtwx/art-img_-UrtkgrGF/1x.webp)
Enchant Bracer - Lesser Stamina
- Enchanting
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Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Hands
![inv_gauntlets_05.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_J3m2THtwx/art-img_ac9TZtKxG/1x.webp)
Brawler Gloves
- World Drop
![inv_gauntlets_23.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_HP-dkoV_p7/art-img_JVRdzSbtl/1x.webp)
Heavy Earthen Gloves
- Leatherworking
Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Waist
![inv_belt_09.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_J3m2THtwx/art-img_MudnwXE0p/1x.webp)
Deftkin Belt
- Je'neu of the Earthen Ring (Horde) in Ashenvale
![inv_belt_11.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_3yNkBulb_A/art-img_fEJRxt3R9/1x.webp)
Emblazoned Belt
- World Drop
Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Legs
![inv_pants_11.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_J3m2THtwx/art-img__M4Ii4nwK/1x.webp)
Leggings of the Fang
- Wailing Caverns
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Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Feet
![inv_boots_05.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_J3m2THtwx/art-img_J6grG9FQA/1x.webp)
Warsong Boots
- Warsong Supplies (Horde) in Ashenvale
![inv_boots_wolf.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_J3m2THtwx/art-img_Tj8j5CjZf/1x.webp)
Feet of the Lynx
- World Drop
![inv_boots_08.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_3yNkBulb_A/art-img_Imx-MTUUO/1x.webp)
Stomping Boots
- Elixir of Pain in Hillsbrad Foothills
![spell_holy_greaterheal.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_J3m2THtwx/art-img_fmbfjUMln/1x.webp)
Enchant Boots - Minor Agility
- Enchanting
Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Rings
![inv_belt_29.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_HP-dkoV_p7/art-img_WUWifLnQ6/1x.webp)
Silverlaine's Family Seal
- Shadowfang Keep
![inv_jewelry_ring_09.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_HP-dkoV_p7/art-img_-8OKgDTmF/1x.webp)
Thunderbrow Ring
- World Drop
![inv_jewelry_ring_21.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_J3m2THtwx/art-img_OI6clQaHe/1x.webp)
Legionnaire's Band
- Warsong Outriders (Horde) (Honored)
![inv_jewelry_ring_15.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_bttXEHCUel/art-img_c7-39BCrO/1x.webp)
Seal of Sylvanas
- Arugal Must Die (Horde)
Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Trinkets
![inv_misc_rune_05.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_HP-dkoV_p7/art-img_lrE4PB_hr/1x.webp)
Rune of Perfection
- Warsong (Alliance) & (Horde) – Friendly
Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Main Hand Weapon
![inv_axe_23.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_3yNkBulb_A/art-img_uiY2IC0gj/1x.webp)
Bearded Boneaxe
- Shadowfang Keep
![inv_hammer_04.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_ulrUT5E1fq/art-img_c-AQUXTet/1x.webp)
Beazel's Basher
- World Drop
![inv_axe_14.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_ulrUT5E1fq/art-img_R_hXdB1t7/1x.webp)
Headsplitter
- World Drop
![spell_holy_greaterheal.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_ulrUT5E1fq/art-img_xc-9zVGXb/1x.webp)
Enchant Weapon - Lesser Striking
- Enchanting
Tank Shaman
Pre-Raid Shield
![inv_shield_10.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_vU83QWKNJI/art-img_aK0seQjza/1x.webp)
Shield of Thorsen
- World Drop
![inv_shield_03.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_vU83QWKNJI/art-img_tZcgBVgR7/1x.webp)
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
![inv_helmet_27.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_3yNkBulb_A/art-img_ZCEXP1Eqq/1x.webp)
Twilight Slayer's Cowl
- Blackfathom Deeps
Tank Shaman BiS Neck
![inv_jewelry_necklace_20.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_ulrUT5E1fq/art-img_1ZtbfRQIU/1x.webp)
High Tide Choker
- Blackfathom Deeps
Tank Shaman BiS
Shoulders
![inv_shoulder_08.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_vU83QWKNJI/art-img_FrB_lUD8n/1x.webp)
Sentinel Pauldrons
- Blackfathom Deeps
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Tank Shaman BiS
Cloak
![inv_misc_cape_21.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_ulrUT5E1fq/art-img_i05q212J4/1x.webp)
Sergeant's Cloak
- PvP Rank 3
![spell_holy_greaterheal.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_J3m2THtwx/art-img_xrvYeWXd-/1x.webp)
Enchant Cloak - Minor Agility
- Enchanting
Tank Shaman BiS
Chest
![inv_chest_leather_03.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_3yNkBulb_A/art-img_frPYZpSHM/1x.webp)
Twilight Slayer's Tunic
- Blackfathom Deeps
![spell_holy_greaterheal.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_J3m2THtwx/art-img_ZlYDRDUcs/1x.webp)
Enchant Chest - Minor Stats
- Enchanting
Tank Shaman BiS
Wrists
![inv_bracer_08.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_3yNkBulb_A/art-img_zR30fjvPL/1x.webp)
Bindings of Serra'kis
- Blackfathom Deeps
![spell_holy_greaterheal.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_J3m2THtwx/art-img_xrvYeWXd-/1x.webp)
Enchant Bracer - Lesser Stamina
- Enchanting
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Tank Shaman BiS
Hands
![inv_gauntlets_24.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_3yNkBulb_A/art-img_ebycPwJ58/1x.webp)
Void-Touched Leather Gloves
- Leatherworking
Tank Shaman BiS
Waist
![inv_belt_09.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_3yNkBulb_A/art-img_2t40oUnEr/1x.webp)
Deftkin Belt
- Je'neu of the Earthen Ring in Ashenvale
Tank Shaman BiS
Legs
![inv_pants_11.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_3yNkBulb_A/art-img__YhnsQ62S/1x.webp)
Leggings of the Fang
- Wailing Caverns
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Tank Shaman BiS
Feet
![inv_boots_05.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_J3m2THtwx/art-img_J6grG9FQA/1x.webp)
Twilight Slayer's Footpads
- Blackfathom Deeps
![spell_holy_greaterheal.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_J3m2THtwx/art-img_fmbfjUMln/1x.webp)
Enchant Boots - Minor Agility
- Enchanting
Tank Shaman BiS
Rings
![inv_jewelry_ring_05.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_HP-dkoV_p7/art-img_Z5_48POa2/1x.webp)
Band of Deep Places
- Blackfathom Deeps
![inv_jewelry_ring_02.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_J3m2THtwx/art-img_I4ACLjk0E/1x.webp)
- Blackfathom Deeps
Tank Shaman BiS
Trinkets
![inv_misc_rune_05.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_HP-dkoV_p7/art-img_Ul58CvzhS/1x.webp)
Rune of Perfection
- Warsong (Horde) – Friendly
![inv_misc_gem_pearl_04.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_J3m2THtwx/art-img_8DKGh8Go7/1x.webp)
Avenger's Void Pearl
- Blackfathom Deeps
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Tank Shaman BiS One-Handed Weapon
![inv_axe_14.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_3yNkBulb_A/art-img_FlXsuntxY/1x.webp)
Honed Darkwater Talwar
- Blackfathom Deeps
![inv_misc_monsterfang_01.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_3yNkBulb_A/art-img_UB9cPrjTg/1x.webp)
Chipped Bite of Serra'kis
- Blackfathom Deeps
![spell_holy_greaterheal.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_ulrUT5E1fq/art-img_arnt6Dsnu/1x.webp)
Enchant Weapon - Lesser Striking
- Enchanting
Tank Shaman BiS Shield
![inv_shield_02.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_3yNkBulb_A/art-img_c_KWuhuEb/1x.webp)
Ancient Arctic Buckler
- Blackfathom Villainy from Argent Guard Thaelrid in BFD
![spell_holy_greaterheal.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_3yNkBulb_A/art-img_O7STb4nSg/1x.webp)
Enchant Shield - Minor Stamina
- Enchanting
Tank Shaman BiS Totem
![spell_shaman_totemrecall.webp](https://cdn.gameleap.com/images/articles/art_3yNkBulb_A/art-img_Boy7dsfsv/1x.webp)
Carved Driftwood Icon
- Blackfathom Deeps
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