WoW SoD Phase 1 Tank Shaman Guide: BiS, Runes, Talents

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!

Tank Shaman Talents
Tank Shaman Runes
Tank Shaman Pre-Raid BiS
Tank Shaman BiS

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

Chest

Shield Mastery

Good mana sustain and tanking buffs

Hands

Molten Blast

AoE threat generator

LEGs

Way of Earth

Threat generation and taunts

WoW SoD Phase 1 Tank Shaman Pre-Raid BiS

Green Tinted Goggles

Engineering

Humbert's Helm

Dun Garok Rifleman (Horde) (Hillsbrad Foothills)

Scout's Medallion

Warsong Outriders (Horde) (Honored)

Bristlebark Amice

World Drop

Dark Leather Shoulders

Leatherworking

Cape of the Brotherhood

Deadmines

Slayer's Cape

World Drop

Enchant Cloak - Minor Agility

Enchanting

Blackened Defias Armor

Deadmines

Panther Armor

The Den (Horde) in Stonetalon Mountains

Black Whelp Tunic

Leatherworking

Enchant Chest - Minor Stats

Enchanting

Jurassic Wristguards

Drop from Razormaw Matriarch in Wetlands

Bristlebark Bindings

World Drop

Enchant Bracer - Lesser Stamina

Enchanting

Brawler Gloves

World Drop

Heavy Earthen Gloves

Leatherworking

Deftkin Belt

Je'neu of the Earthen Ring (Horde) in Ashenvale

Emblazoned Belt

World Drop

Leggings of the Fang

Wailing Caverns

Warsong Boots

Warsong Supplies (Horde) in Ashenvale

Feet of the Lynx

World Drop

Stomping Boots

Elixir of Pain in Hillsbrad Foothills

Enchant Boots - Minor Agility

Enchanting

Silverlaine's Family Seal

Shadowfang Keep

Thunderbrow Ring

World Drop

Legionnaire's Band

Warsong Outriders (Horde) (Honored)

Seal of Sylvanas

Arugal Must Die (Horde)

Rune of Perfection

Warsong (Alliance) & (Horde) – Friendly

Bearded Boneaxe

Shadowfang Keep

Beazel's Basher

World Drop

Headsplitter

World Drop

Enchant Weapon - Lesser Striking

Enchanting

Shield of Thorsen

World Drop

Commander's Crest

Shadowfang Keep

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.