Shamans, a unique Horde class in WoW Classic, have been known for intricate rotations and tanking tactics with limited rewards. However, the Season of Discovery revolutionizes Shamans with potent Runes, significantly boosting their capabilities across various roles, especially as damage dealers and tanks. While the potential addition of 2H Enhancement Shaman Runes in later phases remains uncertain, Shamans continue to shine brightly in the SoD era.
Phase One witnessed the introduction of 12 SoD Shaman Runes, accessible for Chest, Legs, and Gloves slots. As Phase Two unfolded, six additional Shaman Runes were incorporated for Boots and Belt slots, totaling eighteen runes spread across all five gear pieces. This guide meticulously outlines the impacts and whereabouts of all Shaman SoD Runes released in both Phase One and Phase Two.
Updated April 4, 2024 by Erik Petrovich: As adventurers gear up for the upcoming third phase and gear acquisition, the Phase 1 SoD Shaman Runes and Phase 2 SoD Shaman Runes remain integral. While the ease of obtaining the initial two phases' Runes in P3 remains uncertain, the existing methods to acquire Shaman Runes from Phase One and Two should still prove effective. What has undergone alterations amid numerous WoW SoD updates are the specific effects of the P1 and P2 SoD Shaman Runes. This guide has been revised to meticulously catalog all Runes available during the initial two SoD Phases for Shamans and will not be further updated to incorporate runes from subsequent phases. Furthermore, the effects of these Runes have been accurately updated to reflect their current in-game functionalities as of the publication date.
All Shaman Chest Runes (PHASE ONE)
Dual Wield Spec, Healing Rain, Overload, Shield Mastery, & Two-Handed Mastery
Healing Rain
Dual Wield Spec
Shield Mastery
Two-Handed Mastery (Phase Two)
Overload
All Shaman Legs Runes (PHASE ONE)
Ancestral Guidance, Earth Shield, Shamanistic Rage, & Way of Earth
Ancestral Guidance
Earth Shield
Way of Earth
Shamanistic Rage
All Shaman Gloves Runes (PHASE ONE)
Lava Burst, Lava Lash, Molten Blast, & Water Shield
Water Shield
Lava Burst
Lava Lash
Molten Blast
All Shaman Belt Runes (PHASE TWO)
Fire Nova, Power Surge, & Maelstrom Weapon
Fire Nova
Power Surge
Maelstrom Weapon
All Shaman Boot Runes (PHASE TWO)
Decoy Totem, Ancestral Awakening, & Spirit of the Alpha
