Restoration

2019.04.09

Introduction

Restoration shaman is solid healing spec in this expansion. They can be both raid and tank healers, and an amazing pick for both 10man and 25man. There is two kind of builds that can be used, one with hard haste and chain healing mostly, which is the best, second would be crit manareg and lesser healing wave spec, but I don't think the second is a valid build and I won't bother with it.

Talent

Cleanse Spirit is useful whenever you need to decurse (Lady Deathwhisperer, Halion).

Glyph

1. Major

- Glyph of Earth Shield Increases the amount healed by your Earth Shield by 20%.

- Glyph of Chain Heal Your Chain Heal heals 1 additional target.

- Glyph of Riptide Increases the duration of Riptide by 6 sec.

2. Minor

- Glyph of Renewed Life Your Reincarnation spell no longer requires a reagent.

- Glyph of Water Shield Increases the number of charges on your Water Shield spell by 1.

Enchants

Head - Arcanum of Burning Mysteries +30 spell power +20 crit

Shoulder - Greater Inscription of the Storm +24 spell power +15 crit

Cloak - Greater Speed +23 haste

Chest - Powerful Stats +10 all stats

Bracers - Superior Spellpower +30 spell power

Gloves - Exceptional Spellpower +28 spell power

Waist - Eternal Belt Buckle +1 belt socket

Legs - Sapphire Spellthread +50 spell power +30 stamina

Boots - Icewalker +12 hit +12 crit
Tuskarr's Vitality +15 stamina and minor movement speed

Weapon - Mighty Spellpower +63 spell power and Earthliving Weapon Imbue the Shaman's weapon with earthen life. Increases healing done by 150 and each heal has a 20% chance to proc Earthliving on the target, healing an additional 652 over 12 sec. Lasts 30 minutes.

Shield - Greater Intellect +25 intellect

Stat priorities

1. Haste : You want to have 1269 haste, and to never go above 1400.

2. Spell power : After you have achieved 1269 haste you should focus on stacking as much spell power as much you can.

3. Crit : Is a really important stat with your talent Ancestral Awakening : When you critically heal with your Healing Wave, Lesser Healing Wave or Riptide you summon an Ancestral spirit to aid you, instantly healing the lowest percentage health friendly party or raid target within 40 yards for 30% of the amount healed.

4. Intellect : Flat manapool, spell crit and healing spell power from talent

5. Mana regen : It is not bad, but generally you need other secondary stats, and try to ask for Innervates.

Gems

Meta : Insightful Earthsiege Diamond +21 Intellect and Chance to restore mana on spellcast.
Revitalizing Skyflare Diamond +11 Mana every 5 seconds and 3% Increased Critical Healing Effect. I prefer to use this one.
Ember Skyflare Diamond +25 Spell Power and +2% Intellect , great in end content gear

Yellow : Quick King's Amber +20 haste

Red : Quick King's Amber +20 haste
Reckless Ametrine +12 spell power +10 haste

Blue : Quick King's Amber +20 haste
Energized Eye of Zul (only for the meta)

Professions

1. Jewelcrafting + Blacksmithing : Gives the most haste! You can have spell power gems too if you have 1269 haste.

2. Tailor : +98 spell power on average from procs (+295 for 15sec)

3. Enchanting/Inscription/Leatherworking : +46 spell power

4. Skinning : +40 crit

Best in Slot

Head - Sanctified Frost Witch's Headpiece

Neck - Blood Queen's Crimson Choker

Shoulders - Sanctified Frost Witch's Spaulders