Welcome to Skill Capped’s Guide on the Best Professions for Elemental Shamans in Cataclysm
All sections for Elemental Shaman PvP have been divided into corresponding sections for the most optimal race, talents, glyphs, gear, professions and macros. This will help you have a good understanding on Elemental Shaman in PvP for Cataclysm, the strengths and weaknesses associated with this specialization, and help you conquer the arena. This section will provide you the best professions that you can select for PvP as an Elemental Shaman in Cataclysm Season 9.
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Best Elemental Shaman Professions
Tailoring
Tailoring will be your first default pick to gain an additional enchant for your cloak, Lightweave Embroidery, for an occasional boost of Spell Power throughout matchups. Timing your spells effectively with this Intellect proc can assist with successfully landing kills, or force enemy players to use more defensives during your Elemental Mastery burst window.
Jewelcrafting
Jewelcrafting is your second default pick for professions mainly because it grants access to unique, Jewelcrafting only gems, which are important for stronger consistent throughput and survivability. Most of your gems from Jewelcrafting will be Mystic Chimera’s Eye for more Resilience, which will be valuable to have since Elemental Shamans are usually kill targets in PvP content. If you want to disregard Resilience and equip gems that provide increased damage, choose Brilliant Chimera’s Eye.
Alternative Elemental Shaman Professions
Blacksmithing
Blacksmithing is another option to choose from as an Elemental Shaman in Cataclysm. Blacksmiths receive additional gem sockets, one on bracers and another on gloves. Having more consistency to throughput and survivability is valuable on Shaman, although Jewelcrafting gems and the Tailoring enchant provide more significant stat increases in Cataclysm Season 9. This may be more valuable in Season 11 when players will gain access to additional Epic gems.
Engineering
Engineering is your last alternative option that an Elemental Shaman can choose in Cataclysm. Elemental Shamans don’t typically use an on-use trinket, making Synapse Springs not share a cooldown with any other item from your gear. If you do end up choosing an Insignia as a substitute trinket, try to wait for your Insignia to proc before using Synapse Springs, allowing you to stack your modifiers and receive the maximum amount of Spell Power to burst your enemies.