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  • 0. GUIDE: Shaman Healing Gear for Raiders   04/09/2007 10:53:30 AM PDT
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Here is a list of the best healing gear in the game. The list also includes the best enchants for that slot. This is healing gear for PvE raiding and long boss fights. Therefore mana per 5 and +healing are the most prized stats, followed by intellect. Stamina and Spirit are used very little in the rankings -- if at all. I didn't use any formulas -- just my experience and that of hundreds of other shaman. Just because an item is not ranked No.1 doesn't mean it's not the best item for a certain fight or a certain player. This is just a guide. Socketed items are listed with gems and the improved stats are given in parenthesis ( )

Missing an item? Disagree with a ranking? Post your reason why and I'll update the list. If you find this list helpful, please click on the red hazard icon and report it for a sticky.

If you're looking for resto gear that can be obtained without raiding, this is a great resource: Doc's Non-Raid Resto Mail and Gear Guide
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=96053656&sid=1

To learn how to heal and play a resto shaman, I highly recommend Murderbot's guide:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=114222597
Even the most experienced resto shaman will likely learn a new trick or two.

BEST GEMS
Meta Socket (Insightful Earthstorm +12 int and chance to restore mana on spellcast). Ends up restoring 9 to 19 mp5.

Red Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Blue Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Blue Socket (Dazzling Talasite +2 mp5, +4 int)
Yellow Socket (Luminous Noble Topaz +9 healing, +4 int)
Yellow Socket (Dazzling Talasite +2 mp5, +4 int)

Heroic gems (unique)
Red/Blue: Blessed Tanzanite (+11 Healing and +6 Stamina)
Red/Blue: Royal Tanzanite (+11 Healing and 2 mp5)
Yellow/Blue: Dazzling Chrysoprase (+5 Intellect and 2 mp5)
Red/Yellow: Luminous Fire Opal (+11 Healing and +4 Intellect)

Red/Blue: Soothing Amethyst (+11 healing and +6 Stamina) from Nightbane quest

From the Black Temple:
Blue: Lustrous Empyrean Sapphire: +4 mp5
Red: Teardrop Crimson Spinel: +22 Healing
Red/Blue: Royal Shadowsong Amethyst: +11 Healing Spells and +2 mp5
Red/Yellow: Luminous Pyrestone: +11 Healing Spells and +5 Intellect
Blue/Yellow: Dazzling Seaspray Emerald: +5 Intellect and +2 mp5
Yellow: Brilliant Lionseye: +10 Intellect

WEAPON

1. Crystal Spire of Karabor (Illidan)
+22 Stamina
+15 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by 486.
Equip: Restores 6 mana per 5 sec.
Equip: If your target is below 50% health, your direct healing spells will cause your target to be healed for an additional 180 to 220 health.

2. Lightfathom Scepter (SSC - Lady Vashj)
+19 Intellect
+27 Stamina
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 431.
Equip: Restores 10 mana per 5 sec.

3. Hammer of Atonement (Hyjal-Kaz’rogal)
+31 Stamina
+21 Intellect
Equip: Improves spell critical strike rating by 23.
Equip: Increases healing done by 443.

4. Merciless Gladiator's Salvation (3,150 arena points)
+31 Stamina
+21 Intellect
Equip: Improves your resilience rating by 21.
Equip: Increases healing done by 423.
NOTE: Good for short fights with +81 healing or enchant with spell surge for raiding.

5. Shard of the Virtuous (Maiden)
+22 Stamina
+20 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 348.
Equip: Restores 6 mana per 5 sec.

6. Hand of Eternity (Crafted)
+20 Intellect
Equip: Restores 7 mana per 5 sec.
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 317
NOTE: Fairly expensive to craft and only slightly better than the Gavel and Truncheon

7. Gavel of Pure Light (Exalted with Sha'tar)
+12 Stamina
+12 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 299.
Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec.

8. The Ancient Scepter of Sue-Min (World BoE)
+15 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by 299.
Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec.
NOTE: You would be better off spending this money on crafting a Hand of Eternity

9. Shockwave Truncheon (Murmur--Heroic Shadow Labs)
+24 Stamina
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 317
Equip: Restores 6 mana per 5 sec.
Equip: Improves spell critical strike rating by 16

10. Light's Justice (Prince)

11. Gladiator's Salvation (2,739 arena points)

12. The Essence Focuser (World BoE)

BEST ENCHANT: Major healing (+81 healing)
Spellsurge (3% chance on spellcast to restore 100 mana to all party members over 10 seconds)
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SHIELD
NOTE: It's worth picking up these off-hands for fights where you don't take melee damage -- Talisman of the Sun King (SSC-Al’ar) and Aran's Soothing Sapphire from Kara. However, shamans are generally better off using shields.

1. Bastion of Light (Anetheron in Hyjal)
+28 Stamina
+28 Intellect
Red Socket (Royal Shadowsong Amethyst +11 Healing Spells and +2 mp5)
Socket Bonus: 1 Mana per 5 sec. (3 mp5)
Equip: Increases healing done by 62 (73)
NOTE: Lacking in mp5 so there may be times when the Aegis from Magtheridon is a better choice

1. Aegis of the Vindicator (Magtheridon)
+21 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 53.
Equip: Restores 11 mana per 5 sec.

3. Triptych Shield of the Ancients (Chess)
+24 Stamina
+21 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 42.
Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec.

4. Felstone Bulwark (Black Temple-Supremus)
+28 Stamina
+21 Intellect
Equip: Improves spell critical strike rating by 27.
Equip: Increases healing done by 64.

5. Crystal Pulse Shield (World BOE)
+24 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 35.
Equip: Restores 6 mana per 5 sec.

6. Demonic Bulwark (Trelopades--spawn from using a Ethereum Stasis Chamber Key)
+27 Stamina
+18 Intellect
+40 Healing
Equip: Increases healing done by 57 (97)

7. Merciless Gladiator’s Redoubt (From PTR)
8. Light-Bearer's Faith Shield (33 Badges of Justice)
9. Stormshield of Renewal (Black Stalker--Heroic Underbog)

BEST ENCHANT: Intellect (+12 int)
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HEAD

1. Skyshatter Helmet (Hyjal--Archimonde)
+42 Stamina
+34 Intellect (+51 Intellect)
Meta Socket Insightful Earthstorm +12 int and chance to restore mana on spellcast
Yellow Socket Luminous Pyrestone: +11 Healing Spells and +5 Intellect
Socket Bonus: +9 Healing
Equip: Increases healing done by 119 (139)
Equip: Restores 14 mana per 5 sec.

2. Guise of the Tidal Lurker -- Leather (Black Temple - High Warlord Naj'entus)
+39 Stamina
+35 Intellect (+47 Intellect)
Meta Socket (Insightful Earthstorm +12 int and chance to restore mana on spellcast)
Red Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Socket Bonus: 2 mana per 5 sec.
Equip: Increases healing done by 103 (112)
Equip: Restores 15 mana per 5 sec (19 mp5)

3. Helm of Soothing Currents (Black Temple - High Warlord Naj'entus)
+40 Stamina
+42 Intellect (+54 Intellect)
Meta Socket (Insightful Earthstorm +12 int and chance to restore mana on spellcast)
Blue Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Socket Bonus: +9 Healing
Equip: Increases healing done by 118 (136)
Equip: Restores 10 mana per 5 sec (12 mp5)

#4 Living Replicator Specs (Engineering BoP)
+14 Stamina
+ 38 Intellect (+50 Intellect)
Meta Socket (Insightful Earthstorm +12 int and chance to restore mana on spellcast)
Blue Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Socket Bonus: +9 Healing
Equip: Inceases healing done by 106 (124)
Equip: Restores 9 mana per 5 (+11 mp5)
Equip: Allows the detection of objects that are slightly out of phase, such as the arcane vortexes of Netherstorm.
Equip: Slightly increases Stealth Detection

#5 Cyclone Headdress (Prince)
+30 Stamina
+41 Intellect (+53 Intellect)
Meta Socket (Insightful Earthstorm +12 int and chance to restore mana on spellcast)
Blue Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Socket Bonus: +9 Healing
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 75 (93)
Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec (+10 mp5)

#6 Fathom-Helm of the Deeps (Doomwalker)
+29 Intellect (+33 Int)
Yellow Socket (Dazzling Talasite +2 mp5, +4 int)
Blue Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Blue Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Socket Bonus: +9 Healing
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 106 (133)
Equip: Restores 9 mana per 5 sec. (15 mp5)

#7 Living Dragonscale Helm (Crafted)
+19 Stamina
+31 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 81.
Equip: Restores 14 mana per 5 sec.

#7 Whitemend Hood -- Cloth (Crafted)
+15 Stamina
+15 Intellect (+23 Intellect)
Blue Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Yellow Socket (Dazzling Talasite +2 mp5, +4 int)
Red Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Socket Bonus: +4 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 79 (97)
Equip: Restores 11 mana per 5 sec (17 mp5)

#9 Cataclysm Headguard (SSC-Lady Vashj)
+40 Stamina
+37 Intellect (+41 Intellect)
Meta Socket Meta Socket: Destructive Sky Fire (+14 crit, +1% spell reflect)
Yellow Socket (Dazzling Talasite +2 mp5, +4 int)
Socket Bonus: 2 mana per 5 sec (4 mp5)
Equip: Improves spell critical strike rating by 21 (35)
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 103
NOTE: Gem with crit chosen due to four-piece set bonus.

BEST ENCHANT: Glyph of Renewal (Thrallmar/Honor Hold Revered) +35 heal, 7 mp5

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  • 1. Re: GUIDE: Shaman Healing Gear    04/09/2007 10:54:10 AM PDT
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SHOULDERS

1. Skyshatter Shoulderpads (Black Temple--Mother Shahraz)
+28 Stamina
+31 Intellect (+36 Intellect)
Blue Socket Royal Shadowsong Amethyst: +11 Healing Spells and +2 mp5
Yellow Socket Luminous Pyrestone: +11 Healing Spells and +5 Intellect
Socket Bonus: +7 Healing
Equip: Increases healing done by 86 (115)
Equip: Restores 11 mana per 5 sec (13 mp5)

2. Shoulderpads of Renewed Life -- Leather (Leatherworking BoP from recipe in Black Temple)
+34 Stamina
+29 Intellect
Equip: Improves spell haste rating by 38.
Equip: Increases healing done by 81.

2. Living Earth Shoulders (BoP--Leatherworking. Pattern drops in Black Temple)
+32 Stamina
+28 Intellect
Equip: Improves spell haste rating by 37.
Equip: Increases healing done by 86.

2. Cataclysm Shoulderguards (The Eye -- Void Reaver)
+28 Stamina
+28 Intellect
Blue Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Blue Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Socket Bonus: +7 Healing
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 79 (104)
Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec (+12 mp5)
NOTE: Best shoulders if you want mp5 instead of spell haste

5. The Wavemender's Mantle (Reliquary of Souls in The Black Temple)
+37 Stamina
+26 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by 84.
Equip: Restores 15 mana per 5 sec.

6. Coral-Barbed Shoulderpads (SSC--Leotheras)
+22 Stamina
+33 Intellect
Blue Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Blue Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Socket Bonus: +7 Healing
Equip: Restores 6 mana per 5 sec (+10 mp5)
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 73 (98)

#7 Cyclone Shoulderpads (High King Maulgar)
+33 Stamina
+32 Intellect
Blue Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Blue Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Socket Bonus: 1 Mana per 5 sec.
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 68 (86)
Equip: (5 mana per 5 sec)

#7 Merciless Gladiator's Ringmail Spaulders (1,500 Arena Points)
+39 Stamina
+20 Intellect
Red Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Yellow Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Socket Bonus: +3 Resilience Rating (not worth getting for PvE)
Equip: Improves spell critical strike rating by 18
Equip: Improves your resilience rating by 21
Equip: Restores 6 mana per 5 sec (+10 mp5)
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 48 (66)

#9 Dragon-Quake Shoulderguards (Curator)

#9 Pauldrons of the Solace-Giver -- Cloth (Curator)

#11 Mantle of the Sea Wolf (Tavarok--Heroic Mana Tombs)

#12 Vestia's Pauldrons of Inner Grace -- Cloth (Cache in Mechanar)

BEST ENCHANT: Aldor: +29 Healing (Honored) or +33 healing with 4mp5 (Exalted)
Scryer: 5mp5 (Honored) or +22 healing with 6 mp5 (Exalted)
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1. Shroud of the Highborne (Illidan)
+24 Stamina
+23 Intellect
Equip: Improves spell haste rating by 32 (1.52%)
Equip: Increases healing done by 68

1. Sunshower Light Cloak (The Eye - Kael'Thas)
+18 Stamina
+24 Intellect
+20 Spirit
Equip: Increases healing done by 77
NOTE: Best for short fights

1. Stainless Cloak of the Pure Hearted (Prince)
+22 Stamina
+23 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by 53
Equip: Restores 7 mana per 5 sec.
Note: Best for long fights

#4 Bishop's Cloak (25 Badges of Justice)
+16 Stamina
+17 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 46.
Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec.

#4 Red Riding Hood's Cloak (Opera)
+16 Stamina
+22 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 48
Equip: Restores 7 mana per 5 sec.

#6 Cloak of the Everliving (Watchkeeper Gargolmar--Heroic Ramparts)

#7. Lifegiving Cloak (World BoE)

#8.Cloak of Whispering Shells (Hydromancer Thespia--Steam Vaults)

#9 Light-Touched Stole of Altruism (Exarch Maladaar--Heroic Crypts)

BEST ENCHANT: Subtlety (reduces threat by 2%)
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CHEST

1. Skyshatter Chestguard (Black Temple—Illidan)
+48 Stamina
+32 Intellect (+37 Intellect)
Blue Socket Royal Shadowsong Amethyst: +11 Healing Spells and +2 mp5
Blue Socket Royal Shadowsong Amethyst: +11 Healing Spells and +2 mp5
Yellow Socket Luminous Pyrestone: +11 Healing Spells and +5 Intellect
Socket Bonus: 2 mana per 5 sec.
Equip: Increases healing done by 119 (152)
Equip: Restores 14 mana per 5 sec (20 mp5)

2. Golden Links of Restoration (Anetheron in Hyjal)
+51 Stamina
+35 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by 118.
Equip: Restores 19 mana per 5 sec.

2. Garments of Temperance -- Cloth (Gurtogg Bloodboil--Black Temple)
+51 Stamina
+34 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by 118.
Equip: Restores 20 mana per 5 sec.

4. Cataclysm Chestguard (The Eye--Kael'thas)
+36 Stamina
+33 Intellect (+37 Intellect)
Blue Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, 2 mp5)
Blue Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, 2 mp5)
Yellow Socket (Dazzling Talasite 2 mp5, 4 int)
Socket Bonus: +9 Healing
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 90 (108)
Equip: Restores 12 mana per 5 sec (+18 mp5)
Equip: Improves spell critical strike rating by 24.

5. Cyclone Hauberk (Magtheridon)
+36 Stamina
+30 Intellect (+38 int)
Red Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, 2 mp5)
Yellow Socket (Dazzling Talasite 2 mp5, 4 int)
Blue Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, 2 mp5)
Socket Bonus: +4 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 68 (86)
Equip: Restores 10 mana per 5 sec. (16 mp5)

6. Fire Crest Breastplate (The Eye - Al'ar)
+36 Stamina
+34 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 81.
Equip: Restores 10 mana per 5 sec.
Equip: Improves spell critical strike rating by 34.

6. Earthblood Chestguard (Nethersprite)

8. Harness of the Deep Currents (Murmur--Shadow Labs)

9. Earthpeace Breastplate (Crafted BoE)

BEST ENCHANT: Restore Mana Prime (+6 mp5)
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WRIST

1. Living Earth Bindings (Crafted BOE --pattern drops in Black Temple)
+27 Stamina
+20 Intellect
Equip: Improves spell haste rating by 28.
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 64.
NOTE: There is also cloth and leather versions with nearly identical stats so shamans are better off with the mail version.

1. Howling Wind Bracers (Hyjal - Rage Winterchill)
+29 Stamina
+21 Intellect
Blue Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Socket Bonus: 1 Mana per 5 sec.
Equip: Increases healing done by 62 (71)
Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec (11 mp5)

3. Blackfathom Warbands (Hydross in SSC)
+21 Stamina
+23 Intellect
Blue Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Socket Bonus: 1 Mana per 5 sec.
Equip: Increases healing done by 62 (71 and +3 mp5)

4. Bracers of Martyrdom -- Cloth (Rage Winterchill in Hyjal)
+15 Stamina
+20 Intellect
+28 Spirit
Blue Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Socket Bonus: Healing +4
Equip: Increases healing done by 64 (77 and 2 mp5)

#5 Whirlwind Bracers (Attuneman)

#6 Primal Surge Bracers (Aeonus--Black Morass)

BEST ENCHANT: Superior Healing (+30 healing) or Mana Prime (6 mp5)
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HANDS

1. Gloves of Unfailing Faith -- Cloth (Black Temple--Essence of Souls)
+25 Stamina
+33 Intellect
Red Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Blue Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Socket Bonus: 1 Mana per 5 sec.
Equip: Increases healing done by 75 (93)
Equip: Restores 11 mana per 5 sec. (16 mp5)
NOTE: Best gloves without spell haste

1. Botanist's Gloves of Growth – Leather (Black Temple-Teron Gorefiend)
+34 Stamina
+29 Intellect (+33 Intellect)
Yellow Socket (Dazzling Talasite +2 mp5, +4 int)
Blue Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Socket Bonus: +7 Healing
Equip: Improves spell haste rating by 37.
Equip: Increases healing done by 84 (100 and 4 mp5)
NOTE: Better than the mail version (Spiritwalker Gauntlets) that drops from Shade of Akama. They don’t have any sockets.
NOTE: Best gloves if you don’t need a lot of mp5

3. Skyshatter Gloves (Hyjal—Azgalor)
+40 Stamina
+39 Intellect
Blue Socket Royal Shadowsong Amethyst: +11 Healing Spells and +2 mp5
Socket Bonus: +4 Healing
Equip: Increases healing done by 86 (101)
Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec (10 mp5)
NOTE: May bet better choice than the gloves in the No. 1 slots depending on set bonuses

4. Spiritwalker Gauntlets (Black Temple - Shade of Akama)
+38 Stamina
+27 Intellect
Equip: Improves spell haste rating by 37.
Equip: Increases healing done by 84

4. Worldstorm Gauntlets (The Eye - High Astromancer Solarian)
+21 Stamina
+22 Intellect
Blue Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Yellow Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Socket Bonus: +4 Stamina (Ignored)
Equip: Improves spell critical strike rating by 15.
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 73 (91)
Equip: Restores 9 mana per 5 sec (13 mp5)

#6 Gloves of Centering (Maiden)
+25 Stamina
+20 Intellect (+23 Intellect)
Blue Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Red Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Socket Bonus: +3 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by 62 (80)
Equip: Restores 6 mana per 5 sec. (10 mp5)

#6 Cyclone Gloves (Curator)
+28 Stamina
+28 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 68.
Equip: Restores 10 mana per 5 sec.

#8 Cataclysm Gloves (SSC-Leotheras)
+35 Stamina
+34 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 77.
Equip: Restores 6 mana per 5 sec.
Equip: Improves spell critical strike rating by 17.

#9 Fathomheart Gauntlets (Warlord Kalithresh--Steamvault)

BEST ENCHANT: Major Healing (+35 healing)

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  • 2. Re: GUIDE: Shaman Healing Gear    04/09/2007 10:54:45 AM PDT
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WAIST

1. Girdle of Fallen Stars (Star Scryer trash--The Eye)
+26 Stamina
+18 Intellect (+26 Intellect)
Yellow Socket (Dazzling Talasite +2 mp5, +4 int)
Yellow Socket (Dazzling Talasite +2 mp5, +4 int)
Socket Bonus: +7 Healing
Equip: Increases healing done by 73 (80)
Equip: Restores 10 mana per 5 seconds (14 mp5)
Alternative Gems: Royal Nightseye

1. Belt of Primal Majesty -- Leather (Black Temple - Gurtogg Bloodboil)
+34 Stamina
+29 Intellect
Equip: Improves spell haste rating by 37.
Equip: Increases healing done by 84

1. Angelista's Sash – Cloth (Hyjal-Azgalor)
+29 Stamina
+30 Intellect
Equip: Improves spell haste rating by 37.
Equip: Increases healing done by 84.

4. Naturalist's Preserving Cinch (Black Temple - Supremus)
+22 Stamina
+30 Intellect
Equip: Improves spell haste rating by 37.
Equip: Increases healing done by 66.

5. Belt of Gale Force (Moroes)
+27 Stamina
+28 Intellect
Equip: Restores 10 mana per 5 sec
Equip: Increases healing by 59

5. Veteran's Kodohide Belt -- Leather (17,850 honor points and 40 AB marks)
+39 Stamina
+27 Intellect
Equip: Improves your resilience rating by 26.
Equip: Increases healing done by 68.
Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec.

7. Cord of Sanctification -- Cloth (Epoch Hunter--Heroic Old Hillsbrad)
+25 Stamina
+24 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing by 62
Equip: Restores 7 mana per 5 sec

8. Stillwater Girdle (Nexus-Prince Shaffer--Heroic Mana Tombs)
Binds when picked up
+18 Stamina
+26 Intellect
Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec.
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 53.

9. General's Kodohide Belt -- Leather (14,280 honor points, 40 AB marks)
Marshal's Kodohide Belt
+34 Stamina
+23 Intellect
Equip: Improves your resilience rating by 24
Equip: Increases healing done by 62
Equip: Restores 7 mana per 5 sec.

10. Tarren Mill Defender's Cinch (Quest)

11. Cord of Nature's Sustenance -- Leather (Illhoof)

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LEGS

1. Leggings of Eternity – Cloth (Hyjal – Archimonde)
+45 Stamina
+38 Intellect
Blue Socket (Royal Shadowsong Amethyst: +11 Healing Spells and +2 mp5)
Blue Socket (Royal Shadowsong Amethyst: +11 Healing Spells and +2 mp5)
Blue Socket (Royal Shadowsong Amethyst: +11 Healing Spells and +2 mp5)
Socket Bonus: +9 Healing
Equip: Increases healing done by 121 (163)
Equip: Restores 16 mana per 5 sec (22 mp5)

2. Skyshatter Leggings (Black Temple—Illdari Council)
+55 Stamina
+44 Intellect
Red Socket Teardrop Crimson Spinel: +22 Healing
Socket Bonus: 1 Mana per 5 sec.
Equip: Increases healing done by 119 (141)
Equip: Restores 14 mana per 5 sec (15 mp5)

3. Sun-touched Chain Leggings (Hyjal – Kaz'rogal)
+39 Stamina
+28 Intellect (+33 Intellect)
Yellow Socket (Dazzling Seaspray Emerald, 5 Int, 2 mp5)
Blue Socket (Royal Shadowsong Amethyst, 11 Healing, 2 mp5)
Blue Socket (Royal Shadowsong Amethyst, 11 Healing, 2 mp5)
Socket Bonus: +9 Healing
Equip: Increases healing done by 110. (141)
Equip: Restores 16 mana per 5 sec. (22)

4. Kilt of Immortal Nature -- Leather (Black Temple - Shade of Akama)
+40 Stamina
+42 Intellect (+46 Intellect)
Blue Socket (Royal Shadowsong Amethyst, 11 Healing, 2 mp5)
Yellow Socket (Dazzling Seaspray Emerald, 5 Int, 2 mp5)
Blue Socket (Royal Shadowsong Amethyst, 11 Healing, 2 mp5)
Socket Bonus: +9 Healing
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 118 (149)
Equip: Restores 10 mana per 5 sec. (16 mp5)

5. Sunhawk Leggings (Kael’thas--The Eye)
+39 Stamina
+31 Intellect (+35 Intellect)
Blue Socket (Royal Nightseye, +9 Healing, 2 mp5)
Blue Socket (Royal Nightseye, +9 Healing, 2 mp5)
Yellow Socket (Dazzling Talasite, +4 Int, 2 mp5)
Socket Bonus: +9 Healing
Equip: Increases healing done by 108. (135)
Equip: Restores 13 mana per 5 sec. (19 mp5)

6. Gilded Trousers of Benediction -- Cloth (Doomwalker)
+15 Stamina
+16 Intellect
Yellow Socket (Dazzling Talasite +2 mp5, +4 int)
Blue Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Blue Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Socket Bonus: +9 Healing
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 118 (145)
Equip: Restores 12 mana per 5 sec (18 mp5)

7. Whitemend Pants -- Cloth (Crafted)
+21 Stamina
+21 Intellect (+29 Intellect)
Blue Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Yellow Socket (Dazzling Talasite +2 mp5, +4 int)
Red Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Socket Bonus: +4 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 62 (80)
Equip: Restores 11 mana per 5 sec (17 mp5)
NOTE: Only ranked highly for their 17 mp5. Lacking a lot of plus healing. Expensive to craft. Most shaman will want to go for the leather or mail legs that drop in the Chess event in Kara.

8. Cataclysm Legguards (SSC-Fathom Lord Karathress)
+48 Stamina
+47 Intellect
Blue Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, 2 mp5)
Socket Bonus: +4 Healing
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 103 (116)
Equip: Restores 10 mana per 5 sec (+12 mp5)

9. Cyclone Kilt (Gruul)
+42 Stamina
+40 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 95
Equip: Restores 11 mana per 5 sec.

10. Heart-Flame Leggings (Chess)
+36 Stamina
+33 Intellect (+45 Intellect)
Blue Socket (Dazzling Talasite +2 mp5, +4 int)
Blue Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Yellow Socket (Dazzling Talasite +2 mp5, +4 int)
Socket Bonus: +4 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 90 (99 and 6 mp5)

10. Earthsoul Leggings -- Leather (Opera)
+19 Stamina
+26 Intellect
+20 Spirit
Yellow Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Blue Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Blue Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5
Socket Bonus: +4 Spirit (Ignored)
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 81 (108 and +6 mp5)

11. Merciless Gladiator's Ringmail Leggings (Arena points)

12. Hallowed Trousers – Cloth (Talon King Ikiss--Setteck Halls)

13. Oceansong Kilt (Nazan/Vazruden--Heroic Ramparts)

BEST ENCHANT: Silver Spellthread (46 healing and 12 stamina)
Golden Spellthread (66 healing and 20 stamina)
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FEET
1. Tempest-Strider Boots (SSC-Lurker)
+25 Stamina
+26 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 51
Equip: Restores 16 mana per 5 sec.

2. Stillwater Boots (Rage Winterchill in Hyjal)
+39 Stamina
+36 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by 84.
Equip: Restores 10 mana per 5 sec.

3. Veteran's Kodohide Boots -- Leather (17,850 honor points and 40 Eye of the Storm marks)
+39 Stamina
+26 Intellect
Equip: Improves your resilience rating by 26.
Equip: Increases healing done by 70.
Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec.

4. Boots of the Incorrupt -- Cloth (Aran)
+24 Stamina
+24 Intellect
+23 Spirit
Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec.
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 57
NOTE: Ranked highly for balance between mp5 and plus healing

5. Wavefury Boots (Heroic Slave Pens-Rokmar)
+19 Stamina
+24 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 55.
Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec.
NOTE: Ranked highly for balance between mp5 and plus healing

5. Auchenai Boots (Quest)
+25 Stamina
+25 Intellect
Red Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Red Socket (Royal Nightseye +9 healing, +2 mp5)
Socket Bonus: +3 Spell Crit Rating
Equip: Restores 10 mana per 5 sec. (+14 mp5 and +18 healing)
NOTE: Ranked highly for mp5

5. Forestlord Striders -- Leather (Chess)
+24 Stamina
+27 Intellect
+16 Spirit
Blue Socket (Teardrop Living Ruby +18 Healing)
Blue Socket (Teardrop Living Ruby +18 Healing)
Socket Bonus: +7 Healing (ignored)
Equip: Increases healing by up to 55 (91)
NOTE: Best boots for a short fight where you want a large mana pool and lots of plus healing. If they will be your primary healing boots, socket with Royal Nightseye for a better balance of stats.

5. Gold-Leaf Wildboots -- Leather (Kazzak)
+19 Intellect (+23 Intellect)
+18 Spirit
Blue Socket (Teardrop Living Ruby +18 Healing)
Yellow Socket (Luminous Noble Topaz +9 healing, +4 int)
Socket Bonus: +7 Healing
Equip: Increases healing by 86 (120)
NOTE: Another good choice for lots of plus healing

9. Jeweled Boots of Sanctification -- Cloth (Shattered Halls--O'mrogg)

BEST ENCHANT: Vitality ( 4 mp5 & 4 health/5)
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NECK

1. Nadina's Pendant of Purity (Mother Shahraz in the Black Temple)
+16 Stamina
+14 Intellect
Equip: Improves spell critical strike rating by 19.
Equip: Increases healing done by 79.
Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec.

2. Lord Sanguinar's Claim (The Eye - Kael'Thas)
+25 Stamina
+19 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 79.
Equip: Restores 7 mana per 5 sec.

3. Emberspur Talisman (Nightbane)
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 66
Equip: Restores 11 mana per 5 sec.

4. Necklace of Resplendent Hope (Heroid Old Hillsbrad)
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 53.
Equip: Restores 9 mana per 5 sec.

4. Teeth of Gruul (Gruul)
+21 Intellect
+19 Spirit
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 46
Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec.
NOTE: Ranked highly for mp5 and plus healing for raiding

4. Archaic Charm of Presence (Doomwalker)
+23 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by 75
NOTE: Ranked highly only for short fights

#7 Sethekk Oracle's Focus (Quest)
#8 Natasha's Guardian Cord (Quest)
8. Amulet of the Fallen God (AQ40 quest reward)
10. Necklace of Eternal Hope (25 Bages of Justice)
#11 Living Ruby Pendant (Crafted)
#12 Shining Chain of the Afterworld (Nethersprite)

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  • 3. Re: GUIDE: Shaman Healing Gear    04/09/2007 10:55:23 AM PDT
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TRINKETS

1. Memento of Tyrande (Illidan)
Equip: Increases healing done by 118.
Equip: Each time you cast a spell, there is chance you will gain up to 76 mana per 5 for 15 sec.
NOTE: 10% chance

2. Alchemist's Stone (Requires you to be an Alchemist)
+15 Strength
+15 Agility
+15 Stamina
+15 Intellect
+15 Spirit
Equip: Increases the effect that healing and mana potions have on the wearer by 40%.
NOTE: If you use a mana pot every 2 minutes, this is like having an extra 30-50 mp5, depending on the amount of mana the pot restores.

3. Eye of Gruul
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 44.
Equip: Each healing spell you cast has a 2% chance to make your next heal cast within 15 sec cost 450 less mana.
NOTE: No hidden cooldown. Can proc off back to back spells. Procs off each jump of chain heal, boosting the proc chance and giving it about 40 mp5. Most likely will be nerfed in some future patch.

4. Figurine - Talasite Owl (Crafted but BoP)
Cooldown: 5 minutes
Equip: Restores 14 mana per 5 sec.
Use: Restores 900 mana over 12 seconds (the equivalent of 15 mp5)
NOTE: You can level jewel crafting to 370, make this (and some other nice trinkets) and still use it if you drop jewel crafting

4. Fathom-Brooch of the Tidewalker (SSC -- Fathom-Lord Karathress)
Equip: Your Nature spells have a chance to restore 335 mana
NOTE: Procs off healing spells. 10-15% chance to proc. 45 second cooldown. If it procs once per minute, it equals 28 mp5.

6. Fel Reaver's Piston (The Eye - Void Reaver)
Equip: Your direct healing spells have a chance to place a heal over time on your target, healing 500 over 12 sec.
Equip: Restores 16 mana per 5 sec.
NOTE: 15% chance to proc. Does not scale with plus healing and there is a cooldown.

7. Warp-Scarab Brooch (Nexus-Prince Shaffar--Heroic Mana Tombs)
Cooldown: 2 minutes
Equip: Restores 13 mana per 5 sec.
Use: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 282 for 20 seconds.

7. Essence of the Martyr (41 Heroic Badges)
Cooldown: 2 minutes
Equip: Increases healing done by 84
Use: Increases healing done by spells by up to 297 for 20 sec.

9. Ribbon of Sacrifice (Opera)
Cooldown: 2 minutes
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 73.
Use: For the next 20 seconds, your direct heals grant Fecundity to your target, increasing the healing received by the target by up to 20 (hearing it got buffed to 30 in Patch 2.1). Fecundity lasts 10 seconds and stacks up to 5 times.

NOTE: Basically, it provides a plus healing boost to everyone who is healing your target. Nice for main tank healing, especially during enrage

10. Heavenly Inspiration (Success! - Netherstorm Quest)
Cooldown: 1-1/2 minutes
Use: Increases healing by up to 238 for 15 seconds.
Equip: Restores 10 mana per 5 sec.

11. Lower City Prayerbook (Revered with Lower City)
Cooldown: 1 minute
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 70.
Use: Your heals each cost 22 less mana for the next 15 seconds.

12. Scarab of the Infinite Cycle (Black Morass)
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 70.
Equip: Your healing spells have a chance to increase your spell haste rating by 320 for 6 secs.
NOTE: One of the most enjoyable trinkets

13. Ashtongue Talisman of Vision (Exalted with Ashtongue Deathsworn)
Equip: Lesser Healing Wave has a 10% chance to grant 110 mana, Lightning Bolt has a 15% chance to grant up to 110 mana, and Stormstrike has a 50% chance to grant up to 275 attack power for 10 sec.

14. Rejuvenating Gem (BWL)
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 66.
Equip: Restores 9 mana per 5 sec.

15. Pendant of the Violet Eye (Aran)
+40 Intellect (0.5% spell crit)
Cooldown: 2 minutes
Use: Each spell cast within 20 seconds will grant a stacking bonus of 21 mana regen per 5 sec. Expires after 20 seconds. Abilities with no mana cost will not trigger this trinket.

NOTE: Best way for a shaman to use this trinket is to activate it, drop 3 totems, then resume healing. You should get about 400 mana per use, or 16 mp5.

16. Shard of the Scale (Onxyia)
Equip: Restores 16 mana per 5 sec.

17. Darkmoon Card: Blue Dragon
Equip: 2% chance on successful spellcast to allow 100% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting for 15 sec.
NOTE: Assuming it procs once every 2 minutes and you have 250 mp5 outside the 5-second rule and can regen 135 mp5 while casting, you would gain the equivalent of 14 mp5. Priest and druids would likely gain more mana from this trinket than shamans due to having more spirit.

18. Enamored Water Spirit (pre-BC quest)
Cooldown: 3 minutes
Use: Restores 27 mana every 2 seconds to group members within 20 yards. Lasts 24 seconds. (Equals 324 mana per person or about 9 mp5 if used every 3 minutes)
NOTE: Stacks with the Tier 4 set bonus

19. Oshu'gun Relic (Gava'xi - Nagrand Quest)
Cooldown: 2 minutes
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 53.
Use: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 213 for 20 seconds.

20. Auselese's Light Channeler (Broggok - The Blood Furnace)
Cooldown: 3 minutes
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 59.
Use: Reduces the cost of your next spell cast within 10 seconds by up to 215 mana.

21. Bangle of Endless Blessings (Warp Splinter - The Botanica)
Cooldown: 2 minutes
Equip: Your spell casts have a chance to allow 15% of your mana regeneration to continue while casting for 15 seconds
Use: Increases your Spirit by +130 for 20 seconds.

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RINGS

1. Blessed Band of Karabor (Black Temple -- Trash)
+20 Stamina
+20 Intellect
Equip: Improves spell haste rating by 30.
Equip: Increases healing done by 73
Equip: Restores 6 mana per 5 sec.
NOTE: Not unique so you can have two

2. Phoenix-Ring of Rebirth (The Eye - Al'ar)
+24 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 55.
Equip: Restores 10 mana per 5 sec.

3. Band of Eternity (Quest reward for killing Kael’thas and Vashj)
+24 Stamina
+22 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by 55.
Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec.
NOTE: These are the stats at Friendly. You can upgrade the ring at honored.

4. Jade Ring of the Everliving (Prince)
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 68.
Equip: Restores 12 mana per 5 sec.

5. Naaru Lightwarden's Band (Magtheridon's head turn-in)
+21 Stamina
+25 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 55.
Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec.

6. Band of the Crystalline Void (Heroic Mana Tomb--Yor, summoned boss)
+20 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by 44.
Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec.

7. Ring of Calming Waves (Black Temple-High Warlord Naj’entus)
+19 Stamina
+27 Intellect
Equip: Improves spell critical strike rating by 24.
Equip: Increases healing done by 64.

8. Coral Band of the Revived (SSC -- Lady Vashj)
+21 Stamina
+14 Intellect
+27 Spirit
Equip: Increases healing done by spells 75

9. Band of Halos (25 Badges of Justice)
+22 Stamina
+21 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 46.
Equip: Restores 6 mana per 5 sec.

10. Ancestral Band (Revered with Thrallmar)
Ring of Convalescence (Revered with Honor Hold)
+15 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 57.
Equip: Restores 4 mana per 5 sec.

11. Celestial Jewel Ring (Quest)
+13 Intellect
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 55.
Equip: Restores 4 mana per 5 sec.

12. Cosmic Lifeband (Mechanar)
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 57.
Equip: Restores 7 mana per 5 sec.

13. Keeper's Ring of Piety (Quest)
+18 Spirit
Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 42.
Equip: Restores 7 mana per 5 sec.

14. Violet Signet of the Grand Restorer (Exalted)
+24 Stamina
+23 Intellect
+17 Spirit
Equip: Increases healing done by 55

15. Ring of Flowing Light (Kazzak)
Equip: Improves spell critical strike rati
Equip: Increases healing done by 75
NOTE: Nice to grab because it has a lot of plus healing but its lack of Intellect and Stamina is a big downside.

BEST ENCHANT: Ring enchants are only available to enchanters. Your best choice is +20 healing.
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RELICS
1. Totem of Healing Rains (Maiden)
Equip: Increases the base amount healed by Chain Heal by 87

1. Totem of Spontaneous Regrowth (Heroic Slave Pens)
Equip: Increases healing done by Healing Wave by up to 88.

3. Totem of the Maelstrom (Random drop in SSC)
Equip: Reduces the mana cost of Healing Wave by 21.

4. Totem of Life (AQ-Fankriss)
Equip: Increases healing done by Lesser Healing Wave by up to 80.

5. Totem of the Plains (Quest)
Equip: Increases healing done by Lesser Healing Wave by up to 79.

6. Totem of the Thunderhead (Underbog)
Equip: Increases the mana gained from Water Shield by 12 per charge

7. Totem of Third Wind (1,000 arena points)
Equip: Causes your Lesser Healing Wave to increase the target's Resilience rating by 26 for 6 sec.

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  • 4. Re: GUIDE: Shaman Healing Gear    04/09/2007 11:03:49 AM PDT
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make one for elemental and enchantment imo
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  • 5. Re: GUIDE: Shaman Healing Gear    04/09/2007 11:10:18 AM PDT
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woot sticky please BLUES!!!
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  • 6. Re: GUIDE: Shaman Healing Gear    04/09/2007 11:19:48 AM PDT
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Great guide so far.

Didn't know about the heroic slavepens boots-- totally farming it this week.

Can i get some folks to comment on the wrist enchant choice, 6\mp5 vs 30 healing?

Also, Scarab of the Infinite Cycle positioning COULD be considered a point of contention. I wear my alchemists stone and the scarab of the infinite cycle, im one to prefer passive bonuses (cause im lazy?) but the 6 seconds of spell haste can be a really, really beneficial thing. I usually have it proc when im in a pinch, luck based of course. Its saved my life several times when it procs and I'm madly self-healing myself in the arena, trying to prevent the focus fire from knocking me down. I suppose it depends on the cooldown on the trinkets...

edits: Grammer, comments, and a redirection of the scarab commentary.

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  • 8. Re: GUIDE: Shaman Healing Gear    04/09/2007 11:40:49 AM PDT
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as for belts, the druid belt from arcatraz or the epic druid belt from illhoof can be used until belt of gale force drops (and is way better than tarren mill defenders clutch)

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  • 9. Re: GUIDE: Shaman Healing Gear    04/09/2007 12:16:02 PM PDT
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also did they fix the bug that was causing the 6\mp5 enchants to not work if they were on an item that already had 6 mp \ 5? like it would work on the voidslayer tunic, but not on the other blue one... never heard if they fixed that or not
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  • 10. Re: GUIDE: Shaman Healing Gear    04/09/2007 12:32:56 PM PDT
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Added Cord of Nature's Sustenance (leather belt) from Illhoof. And Sleeper’s Cord, a leather belt from Arcatraz. Thanks to Bobgarz for pointing out both items.

However, I ranked both leather belts below Tarren Mill Defender's Cinch.

The Tarren Mill belt is one of those items that you don’t realize how good it is until you really look at the numbers (thanks to all the shaman who made me realize just how good it was)

When socketed, the Tarren Mill belt has 16 mp5 and +18 healing and +21 intellect. The belt off Illhoof has 6 mp5 and +59 healing and +27 intellect.

So, if you use the Tarren Mill belt you get +10 mp5, -6 int and -41 healing. Losing 6 int is nothing. If the fight lasts more than 45 seconds, the Tarren Mill belt is the better choice. So it really comes down to whether 10 mp5 is better than +41 healing.

The value of mp5 to healing is somewhat debateable. I say +9 healing = 1 mp5. I have seen other shaman say +5 healing = 1mp5. Using even the lowest estimate, the Tarren Mill belt comes out ahead. You really need the Belt of Gale Force of Moroes, which has a nice balance with +8 mp5 and +55 healing to beat it.

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  • 11. Re: GUIDE: Shaman Healing Gear    04/09/2007 12:53:27 PM PDT
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Q u o t e:
make one for elemental and enchantment imo

Working on a list for Elemental Gear.


Q u o t e:
Can i get some folks to comment on the wrist enchant choice, 6\mp5 vs 30 healing?

I personally prefer the +6 mp5. However, if you have loaded up with mana/5 and wanted more powerful heals, go with the +30 healing enchant.

I think 1 mp5 is worth at least +6 healing, if not more. Also, keep in mind that some of your +healing is wasted due to overhealing, while mana/5 is never wasted.


Q u o t e:
Also, Scarab of the Infinite Cycle positioning COULD be considered a point of contention…

Yep, trinkets are hard to rank and the Scarab is certainly a nice one for both PvP and PvE.


Q u o t e:
also did they fix the bug that was causing the 6\mp5 enchants to not work if they were on an item that already had 6 mp \ 5? like it would work on the voidslayer tunic, but not on the other blue one... never heard if they fixed that or not


To my knowledge, they have yet to fix this bug


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  • 12. Re: GUIDE: Shaman Healing Gear    04/09/2007 01:02:42 PM PDT
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Great post, but you forgot totems. I'm using totem of the spontaneous regrowth from heroic slave pens, which I'd rank first. Next, you'll have to decide on an order for the chain heal one from maiden of virtue and the lesser healing wave one from nagrand. I think it's all highly situational though.

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  • 13. Re: GUIDE: Shaman Healing Gear    04/09/2007 01:03:01 PM PDT
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Great, great, great, great guide. Thank you so much, I hope this gets stickied like the Enhc thread. Well organized, and I like how you calculated the gem bonuses in parenthesis. Being resto myself, I'm familiar with many of the weaker items on these lists, so now I know where to go to find upgrades for my weaker pieces. Thanks again :)

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  • 14. Re: GUIDE: Shaman Healing Gear    04/09/2007 01:04:07 PM PDT
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sticky imo, woulda saved me a lot of research time if i had seen this a month ago =/
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  • 15. Re: GUIDE: Shaman Healing Gear    04/09/2007 01:04:47 PM PDT
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Q u o t e:

I think 1 mp5 is worth at least +6 healing, if not more. Also, keep in mind that some of your +healing is wasted due to overhealing, while mana/5 is never wasted.



I play a lot of PVP, and having massive amounts of +healing will help you survive when being pummeled on through Earth Shield. Sure, sometimes the opening attack will only hit you for like 450 or something and you're auto healed for 700, but hey, at least YOU didn't have to heal that damage, right?

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  • 16. Re: GUIDE: Shaman Healing Gear    04/09/2007 01:25:19 PM PDT
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Best guide so far for shammy healing gear. Period.

I've been looking around and came up with a partial wishlist, but this guide puts my my own list to shame.

I do have some minor issues with a couple ranks of the choices, but really, I think that probably is some of my personal taste there. Tremendous job.

Thank you sooooo much for this guide.

If this doesn't get stickied, I don't know what should!

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  • 17. Re: GUIDE: Shaman Healing Gear    04/09/2007 01:32:28 PM PDT
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Great guide. Everyone should report for sticky IMO, as long as author is willing to deal with updates.

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  • 18. Re: GUIDE: Shaman Healing Gear    04/09/2007 01:44:56 PM PDT
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Great guide btw.

Just another tip: Do you want to also list out the different relics you can get and where to get them?

can't exactly list which ones better as they are different depending on the fight

(curator i use chain heal...most of the time i use lesser heal since it compensates for lesser heal getting less of the plus heal bonus and that my healing wave does way too much as it is lol)

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  • 19. Re: GUIDE: Shaman Healing Gear    04/09/2007 02:03:34 PM PDT
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Excellent guide. If possible, could you also explain at the start or the end how you decided between different items and to what ratio you compare +healing, mp5, and int?
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