Art © Blizzard EntertainmentEnhancement with a slow two-hander. Hour-long imbues and saved totem sets remove most of the old setup. Sturdy, with heals between pulls.
Beta dataNo talent order yet: we publish one after leveling a Shaman on live realms.
How to level
- Enhancement with a slow two-hander
- Imbue, open with a shock or
Lightning BoltLightning BoltCasts faster but hits a little lighter.Blizzard beta notes, melee - Save a questing totem set at 20, move it with Projection at 22
- Heal yourself between pulls
- Skip totems on enemies that die in five seconds
Abilities and unlocks by level
| 4 |  Earth totemEarth totemFirst Earth totem, from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in game | Core ability | First Earth totem, from a class quest. Unverified |
| 10 |  Fire totemFire totemFirst Fire totem, from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in game | Core ability | First Fire totem, from a class quest. Unverified |
| 10 |  First talent pointFirst talent pointOne point per level from here. Spend them in Enhancement.Blizzard beta notes | Core ability | One point per level from here. Spend them in Enhancement. |
| 20 |  Call of the ElementsCall of the ElementsSave four totems and drop them with one 3 s cast.Blizzard beta notes | New in Forever | Save four totems and drop them with one 3 s cast. |
| 20 |  Totemic RecallTotemic RecallPicks up all your totems and refunds some mana.Blizzard beta notes | New in Forever | Picks up all your totems and refunds some mana. |
| 20 |  Water totemWater totemFirst Water totem, from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in game | Core ability | First Water totem, from a class quest. Unverified |
| 22 |  Totemic ProjectionTotemic ProjectionMoves all your totems to a spot within 30 yards.Blizzard beta notes | New in Forever | Moves all your totems to a spot within 30 yards. |
| 30 |  Call of the SpiritsCall of the SpiritsA second saved totem set.Blizzard beta notes | New in Forever | A second saved totem set. |
| 30 |  Air totemAir totemFirst Air totem, from a class quest.Classic-era level: check in game | Core ability | First Air totem, from a class quest. Unverified |
| 40 |  Call of the AncestorsCall of the AncestorsA third saved totem set.Blizzard beta notes | New in Forever | A third saved totem set. |
| 40 | Dual specDual specKeep a second talent build, for example for dungeons, and swap at will.Blizzard beta notes | Core ability | Keep a second talent build, for example for dungeons, and swap at will. |
Source: Blizzard class deep dive (beta) · checked 1 Nov 2026
Tips and mistakes
- Imbue your weapon at the start of each session. It lasts 60 minutes.
- Save a questing totem set as soon as you reach 20.
- Heal yourself between fights rather than eating.
- Look for the elemental totem quests as you level. We'll confirm the Forever levels on launch day.
- Dropping totems for enemies that die in five seconds
- Leveling with a slow one-hander and a shield
- Forgetting the imbue after a long break
FAQ
What spec should I level a Shaman as in WoW Forever?
Enhancement. Level as Enhancement with a slow two-handed axe or mace. Put a weapon imbue on (it lasts an hour now), open with a Lightning Bolt or a shock, then melee and keep shocking. Heal yourself between pulls instead of eating when you can.
What stats does a Shaman want while leveling?
Two-handed weapon damage. Strength and Agility. Intellect and Stamina.
Is Shaman fast to level in WoW Forever?
We rank it A tier for leveling (pre-launch): Hour-long imbues and saved totem sets remove most of the old setup. Sturdy, with heals between pulls.