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WoW Forever Shaman Guide: How to Start

Willo

Shamans are totem specialists who heal, cast elemental spells or fight in melee. WoW Forever makes totems far easier: Call of the Elements drops four totems in one cast, there's a totem tracker, buff totems last five minutes, and Windfury is a party buff. Dwarves can be Shamans for the Alliance for the first time.

Updated November 5, 2026

At a glance


Role	Healer, caster damage, melee damage (not a dedicated tank)
Specs	Elemental, Enhancement, Restoration
Races	Dwarf (new, Alliance), Orc, Tauren, Troll, Skyborne Windshaper
Good for	Players who like supporting a group

What's new for Shamans in WoW Forever?

Call of the Elements (level 20) summons a set of four totems in one cast. Call of the Ancestors (30) and Call of the Spirits (40) add more sets.
Totemic Recall (20) brings your totems back and returns some of their mana.
A totem tracker on screen; right-click a totem there to dismiss it.
Totems cast faster, and buff totems last 5 minutes.
Weapon imbues last 60 minutes.
Windfury Totem is a party buff, and Fire Nova is a spell, not a totem.
New talents: Lightning Mastery (Elemental, once Elemental Mastery), Maelstrom Weapon and Rage of the Farseer (Enhancement), Riptide (Restoration).

Beginner tips

Set up your totem preset early. It saves a lot of clicks.
Enhancement can hold enemies for a bit in a small group, but Shamans aren't dedicated tanks.
Shamans have little crowd control, so pull one group at a time.

Which race?

Alliance Shamans are Dwarves only. Horde guides lean Orc for Enhancement and Troll for casters. Best race for every class.

Can Willo help?

Ask me "Which totems should I use here?" while you play. And Thrall is a Shaman, so ask me about him too. Who is Thrall?

FAQ

Can Alliance play Shaman in WoW Forever?

Yes. Dwarf Shaman is new in WoW Forever.

What does Call of the Elements do?

It summons a preset of four totems with a single cast, from level 20.

Can Shamans tank in WoW Forever?

Not as a dedicated tank. Enhancement can tank briefly in small groups.