Shaman weapons from 1 to 60

Shamans can train axes, two-handed axes, maces, two-handed maces, daggers, fist weapons, staves and shields. Each step below is the best weapon you can equip and get by that level, and the slot only changes when something beats what you already hold. Pick a setup and your faction; quest rewards follow the quest's side.

Every level, not only upgrades

Level1–2
Two-hand
Militia Quarterstaff2.7 DPS
Staff. 2.80 speed
Quest Brotherhood of ThievesNorthshire Valley, choose one reward
3 alternatives
Executor Staff2.6 DPS
Staff. 2.90 speed
Vendor 1 vendor, such as Ott in Hillsbrad Foothills
Militia Warhammer2.6 DPS
Mace. 2.90 speed
Quest Brotherhood of ThievesNorthshire Valley, choose one reward
Anvilmar Sledge2.6 DPS
Mace. 3.10 speed
Quest The Troll CaveColdridge Valley, choose one reward
Level3–4
Two-hand
Wooden Mallet5.0 DPS +2.3
Mace, requires level 4. 2.60 speed
Vendor 17 vendors, such as Hillsbrad Apprentice Blacksmith in Hillsbrad Foothills and Nillen Andemar in Loch Modan
3 alternatives
Large Axe4.3 DPS
Axe, requires level 3. 2.80 speed
Vendor 15 vendors, such as Hillsbrad Apprentice Blacksmith in Hillsbrad Foothills and Oliver Dwor in Tirisfal Glades
Walking Stick4.2 DPS
Staff, requires level 3. 2.50 speed
Vendor 15 vendors, such as Hillsbrad Apprentice Blacksmith in Hillsbrad Foothills and Oliver Dwor in Tirisfal Glades
Militia Quarterstaff2.7 DPS
Staff. 2.80 speed
Quest Brotherhood of ThievesNorthshire Valley, choose one reward
Level5–6
Two-hand
Northshire Hammer8.5 DPS +3.5
Mace. 2.70 speed, +2 Strength. New in Forever
Quest Rare BooksElwynn Forest, choose one reward
3 alternatives
Apprentice's Spellstaff8.5 DPS
Staff. 2.20 speed, +2 Intellect. New in Forever
Quest Rare BooksElwynn Forest, choose one reward
Severing Axe7.0 DPS
Axe, requires level 5. 3.20 speed
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Wooden Mallet5.0 DPS
Mace, requires level 4. 2.60 speed
Vendor 17 vendors, such as Hillsbrad Apprentice Blacksmith in Hillsbrad Foothills and Nillen Andemar in Loch Modan
Level7–8
Two-hand
Copper Battle Axe9.0 DPS +0.5
Axe, requires level 8. 3.50 speed, +3 Stamina. Changed in Forever
Crafted Blacksmithing 70
3 alternatives
Spiked Club9.0 DPS
Mace, requires level 8. 3.10 speed
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Sturdy Quarterstaff8.9 DPS
Staff, requires level 8. 2.80 speed
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Northshire Hammer8.5 DPS
Mace. 2.70 speed, +2 Strength. New in Forever
Quest Rare BooksElwynn Forest, choose one reward
Level9–10
Two-hand
Driftwood Smasher9.0 DPS
Mace. 3.30 speed, +2 Stamina. New in Forever
Quest Murlocs at the GatesPaladin, choose one reward
3 alternatives
Birchwood Maul10.0 DPS
Mace, requires level 10. 3.30 speed
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Balanced Quarterstaff9.0 DPS
Staff. 2.20 speed, +2 Spirit, +2 Stamina. New in Forever
Quest Return to ValanaarZephras Isle, choose one reward
Honed Greathammer9.0 DPS
Mace. 3.20 speed, +2 Spirit, +2 Strength. New in Forever
Quest Return to ValanaarZephras Isle, choose one reward
Level11–12
Two-hand
Heavy Copper Maul10.8 DPS +1.8
Mace, requires level 11. 3.30 speed, +4 Strength. Changed in Forever
Crafted Blacksmithing 80
3 alternatives
Burrowing Shovel11.3 DPS
Mace, requires level 12. 3.00 speed, +5 Strength. Changed in Forever
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Twin-bladed Axe10.7 DPS
Axe, requires level 11. 2.70 speed
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Birchwood Maul10.0 DPS
Mace, requires level 10. 3.30 speed
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Level13–14
Two-hand
Ironforge Greathammer16.0 DPS +5.2
Mace. 3.10 speed. New in Forever
Quest Old Ironforge IncursionDungeon quest in The Hall of Thanes, choose one reward
3 alternatives
Golemheart Stave16.0 DPS
Staff, requires level 13. 3.20 speed, +9 Fire Resistance. New in Forever
Dungeon drop PlunderHall of Thanes, levels 13–22
Medicine Staff12.6 DPS
Staff, requires level 14. 2.50 speed
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Heavy Spiked Mace12.5 DPS
Mace, requires level 14. 3.40 speed, +6 Strength
Vendor 6 vendors, such as Lizzarik in The Barrens and Nillen Andemar in Loch Modan
Level15–16
Two-hand
Corpse Chopper18.4 DPS +2.4
Axe, requires level 16. 3.60 speed. New in Forever
Dungeon drop BjorkRuins of Lordaeron, levels 11–24
3 alternatives
Black Malice18.3 DPS
Mace, requires level 16. 3.30 speed, +2 Shadow Resistance. Changed in Forever
Dungeon drop Trash mobsShadowfang Keep, levels 20–30
Rakzur Club18.3 DPS
Mace, requires level 16. 2.60 speed, +4 Strength, +5 Spirit, +8 Stamina
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Segmented Spider Leg17.6 DPS
Staff, requires level 15. 3.60 speed, +9 Agility, +5 Spirit. New in Forever
Dungeon drop WitherfangRuins of Lordaeron, levels 11–24
Level17–18
Two-hand
Rockslicer19.8 DPS +1.4
Axe, requires level 18. 3.30 speed, +7 Strength, +7 Nature Resistance. Changed in Forever
Dungeon drop Rhahk'ZorThe Deadmines, levels 17–26
3 alternatives
Living Root19.8 DPS
Staff, requires level 18. 2.90 speed, +5 Spirit, +2 Stamina, +9 Nature Resistance. Changed in Forever
Dungeon drop Verdan the EverlivingWailing Caverns, levels 15–24
Advisor's Gnarled Staff19.8 DPS
Staff, requires level 18. 2.90 speed, +8 Stamina, +4 Intellect, +3 Mana per 5 sec. Changed in Forever
Vendor 1 vendor, such as Kelm Hargunth in The Barrens
Lorekeeper's Staff19.8 DPS
Staff, requires level 18. 2.90 speed, +8 Stamina, +4 Intellect, +3 Mana per 5 sec. Changed in Forever
Vendor 1 vendor, such as Illiyana Moonblaze in Ashenvale
Level19–20
Two-hand
Staff of Westfall20.5 DPS +0.7
Staff. 3.00 speed, +6 Spirit, +5 Intellect. Changed in Forever
Quest The Defias BrotherhoodDungeon quest in The Deadmines, choose one reward
3 alternatives
Staff of the Blessed Seer21.1 DPS
Staff, requires level 20. 3.00 speed, +10 Spirit, +9 Stamina. Changed in Forever
Dungeon drop Trash mobsBlackfathom Deeps, levels 24–32
Forsaken Greataxe20.5 DPS
Axe. 3.00 speed, +8 Strength, +4 Stamina. New in Forever
Quest The Wrath of Rath'maelDungeon quest in Ruins of Lordaeron, choose one reward
Gnarled Necromancer's Staff20.5 DPS
Staff. 2.80 speed, +10 Spirit. New in Forever
Quest The Wrath of Rath'maelDungeon quest in Ruins of Lordaeron, choose one reward
Level21–22
Two-hand
Arced War Axe21.8 DPS +1.3
Axe, requires level 21. 3.30 speed, +9 Strength, +9 Stamina. Changed in Forever
Dungeon drop Commander SpringvaleShadowfang Keep, levels 20–30
3 alternatives
Staff of the Shade22.3 DPS
Staff, requires level 22. 2.60 speed, +15 Stamina, +37 Shadow Spell Damage. Changed in Forever
Dungeon drop Trash mobsRazorfen Kraul, levels 29–38
Staff of the Friar21.8 DPS
Staff, requires level 21. 2.60 speed, +12 Spirit, +4 Stamina, +3 Intellect. Changed in Forever
Dungeon drop Trash mobsBlackfathom Deeps, levels 24–32
Odo's Ley Staff21.7 DPS
Staff, requires level 21. 2.90 speed, +5 Stamina, +12 Spirit. Changed in Forever
Dungeon drop Odo the BlindwatcherShadowfang Keep, levels 20–30
Level23–24
Two-hand
Rod of the Sleepwalker23.9 DPS +2.1
Staff, requires level 24. 2.80 speed, +11 Spirit. Changed in Forever
Dungeon drop Twilight Lord KelrisBlackfathom Deeps, levels 24–32
3 alternatives
Kam's Walking Stick23.9 DPS
Staff, requires level 24. 2.80 speed, +10 Agility, +3 Intellect. Changed in Forever
Dungeon drop Kam DeepfuryThe Stockade, levels 24–32
Slaghammer23.8 DPS
Mace, requires level 24. 2.80 speed, +10 Stamina, +11 Strength
Dungeon drop Trash mobsRazorfen Kraul, levels 29–38
Graverobber's Shovel23.1 DPS
Mace, requires level 23. 3.70 speed, +10 Stamina. New in Forever
Dungeon drop Dextren WardThe Stockade, levels 24–32
Level25–26
Two-hand
Glimmering Staff24.7 DPS +0.8
Staff, requires level 25. 2.20 speed, +11 Intellect, +11 Stamina. New in Forever
Crafted Enchanting 140
3 alternatives
Gnarled Ash Staff25.6 DPS
Staff, requires level 26. 3.20 speed, +15 Spirit, +6 Stamina
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Soulstaff24.7 DPS
Staff, requires level 25. 1.80 speed, +11 Stamina, +11 Spirit. New in Forever
Crafted Enchanting 140
Headbasher23.9 DPS
Mace. 2.30 speed, +9 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. Changed in Forever
Quest The Fury Runs DeepDungeon quest in The Stockade, choose one reward
Level27–28
Two-hand
Advisor's Gnarled Staff27.9 DPS +3.2
Staff, requires level 28. 2.90 speed, +11 Stamina, +7 Intellect, +4 Mana per 5 sec. Changed in Forever
Vendor 1 vendor, such as Kelm Hargunth in The Barrens
3 alternatives
Lorekeeper's Staff27.9 DPS
Staff, requires level 28. 2.90 speed, +11 Stamina, +7 Intellect, +4 Mana per 5 sec. Changed in Forever
Vendor 1 vendor, such as Illiyana Moonblaze in Ashenvale
Spine of the Devourer27.9 DPS
Staff, requires level 28. 3.60 speed, +14 Stamina, +3 Spell Penetration. New in Forever
Dungeon drop Mana DevourerCity of Dalaran, levels 24–37
Guardian's Dualblade27.9 DPS
Axe, requires level 28. 3.50 speed. New in Forever
Dungeon drop Unstable SentinelCity of Dalaran, levels 24–37
Level29–30
Two-hand
Wind Spirit Staff29.0 DPS +1.1
Staff, requires level 29. 3.30 speed, +16 Spirit, +6 Stamina. Changed in Forever
Dungeon drop Earthcaller HalmgarRazorfen Kraul, levels 29–38
3 alternatives
Viscous Hammer30.2 DPS
Mace, requires level 30. 2.90 speed, +3 Strength, +6 Stamina, +34 Attack Power. Changed in Forever
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Manual Crowd Pummeler29.0 DPS
Mace, requires level 29. 2.00 speed, +16 Strength, +5 Agility
Dungeon drop Crowd Pummeler 9-60Gnomeregan, levels 29–38
Corpsemaker28.9 DPS
Axe, requires level 29. 3.80 speed, +15 Strength, +8 Stamina
Dungeon drop Overlord RamtuskRazorfen Kraul, levels 29–38
Level31–32
Two-hand
Defender of Dalaran31.4 DPS +2.4
Mace. 3.30 speed, +13 Stamina, +9 Intellect, +9 Strength. New in Forever
Quest Heart of DisruptionDungeon quest in City of Dalaran, choose one reward
3 alternatives
Windweaver Staff32.6 DPS
Staff, requires level 32. 3.10 speed, +17 Stamina, +3 Spell Penetration, +51 Arcane Spell Damage. Changed in Forever
Dungeon drop Trash mobsScarlet Monastery: Armory, levels 33–41
Striking Staff31.4 DPS
Staff. 3.10 speed, +6 Stamina, +9 Strength, +14 Intellect. New in Forever
Quest Heart of DisruptionDungeon quest in City of Dalaran, choose one reward
Thermaplugg's Left Arm31.4 DPS
Axe, requires level 31. 2.70 speed, +17 Strength, +5 Stamina, +4 Intellect. Changed in Forever
Dungeon drop Mekgineer ThermapluggGnomeregan, levels 29–38
Level33–34
Two-hand
Illusionary Rod34.8 DPS +3.4
Staff, requires level 34. 3.40 speed, +6 Intellect, +7 Spirit, +10 Stamina, +14 Critical Strike. Changed in Forever
Dungeon drop Arcanist DoanScarlet Monastery: Library, levels 33–41
3 alternatives
Black Duskwood Staff33.6 DPS
Staff, requires level 33. 2.80 speed
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Windweaver Staff32.6 DPS
Staff, requires level 32. 3.10 speed, +17 Stamina, +3 Spell Penetration, +51 Arcane Spell Damage. Changed in Forever
Dungeon drop Trash mobsScarlet Monastery: Armory, levels 33–41
Defender of Dalaran31.4 DPS
Mace. 3.30 speed, +13 Stamina, +9 Intellect, +9 Strength. New in Forever
Quest Heart of DisruptionDungeon quest in City of Dalaran, choose one reward
Level37–38
Two-hand
Advisor's Gnarled Staff38.1 DPS +3.3
Staff, requires level 38. 2.90 speed, +14 Stamina, +9 Intellect, +6 Mana per 5 sec. Changed in Forever
Vendor 1 vendor, such as Kelm Hargunth in The Barrens
3 alternatives
Fiery War Axe40.4 DPS
Axe, requires level 35. 3.60 speed, +15 Strength. Changed in Forever
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Staff of Jordan40.4 DPS
Staff, requires level 35. 3.70 speed, +20 Intellect, +10 Spirit, +15 Hit. Changed in Forever
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Lorekeeper's Staff38.1 DPS
Staff, requires level 38. 2.90 speed, +14 Stamina, +9 Intellect, +6 Mana per 5 sec. Changed in Forever
Vendor 1 vendor, such as Illiyana Moonblaze in Ashenvale
Level41–42
Two-hand
Rock Sentinel Slicer38.9 DPS +0.8
Axe, requires level 39. 2.80 speed, +12 Intellect. New in Forever
Dungeon drop Obsidian SentinelUldaman, levels 41–51
3 alternatives
Fiery War Axe40.4 DPS
Axe, requires level 35. 3.60 speed, +15 Strength. Changed in Forever
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Staff of Jordan40.4 DPS
Staff, requires level 35. 3.70 speed, +20 Intellect, +10 Spirit, +15 Hit. Changed in Forever
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Tanglewood Staff40.4 DPS
Staff, requires level 41. 3.40 speed, +18 Spirit, +9 Strength, +14 Nature Spell Damage. Changed in Forever
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Level45–46
Two-hand
Radiant Staff43.5 DPS +4.6
Staff, requires level 45. 2.40 speed, +19 Intellect, +19 Stamina. New in Forever
Crafted Enchanting 225
3 alternatives
Kang the Decapitator47.4 DPS
Axe, requires level 44. 3.60 speed
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Blanchard's Stout43.5 DPS
Mace, requires level 45. 3.10 speed, +20 Strength, +15 Stamina, +5 Fire Resistance. Changed in Forever
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Dreamstaff43.5 DPS
Staff, requires level 45. 2.40 speed, +19 Spirit, +19 Stamina. New in Forever
Crafted Enchanting 225
Level47–48
Two-hand
Advisor's Gnarled Staff45.9 DPS +2.4
Staff, requires level 48. 2.90 speed, +18 Stamina, +11 Intellect, +7 Mana per 5 sec. Changed in Forever
Vendor 1 vendor, such as Kelm Hargunth in The Barrens
3 alternatives
Kang the Decapitator47.4 DPS
Axe, requires level 44. 3.60 speed
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Lorekeeper's Staff45.9 DPS
Staff, requires level 48. 2.90 speed, +18 Stamina, +11 Intellect, +7 Mana per 5 sec. Changed in Forever
Vendor 1 vendor, such as Illiyana Moonblaze in Ashenvale
Blanchard's Stout43.5 DPS
Mace, requires level 45. 3.10 speed, +20 Strength, +15 Stamina, +5 Fire Resistance. Changed in Forever
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Level49–50
Two-hand
Dark Iron Pulverizer47.4 DPS +1.5
Mace, requires level 50. 3.70 speed
Crafted Blacksmithing 260
3 alternatives
Glowing Brightwood Staff51.4 DPS
Staff, requires level 49. 3.10 speed, +29 Intellect, +15 Stamina, +9 Spirit, +15 Nature Resistance. Changed in Forever
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Kang the Decapitator47.4 DPS
Axe, requires level 44. 3.60 speed
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Thorium Greatmace47.4 DPS
Mace, requires level 50. 3.60 speed, +23 Spell Power, +21 Strength. New in Forever
Crafted Blacksmithing 270
Level51–52
Two-hand
Dark Iron Sunderer48.8 DPS +1.4
Axe, requires level 52. 2.60 speed
Crafted Blacksmithing 270
3 alternatives
Glowing Brightwood Staff51.4 DPS
Staff, requires level 49. 3.10 speed, +29 Intellect, +15 Stamina, +9 Spirit, +15 Nature Resistance. Changed in Forever
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Enchanted Battlehammer48.3 DPS
Mace, requires level 51. 3.50 speed, +21 Parry, +20 Hit, +4 Arcane Resistance. Changed in Forever
Crafted Blacksmithing 280
Lord Alexander's Battle Axe48.1 DPS
Axe, requires level 51. 3.20 speed, +16 Strength, +16 Stamina, +17 Agility
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Level55–56
Two-hand
The Unstoppable Force56.6 DPS +7.8
Mace, requires level 55. 3.60 speed, +18 Strength, +17 Stamina, +28 Critical Strike. Changed in Forever
Vendor 4 vendors, such as Jekyll Flandring in Alterac Mountains and Thanthaldis Snowgleam in Alterac Mountains
3 alternatives
Elemental Mage Staff57.5 DPS
Staff, requires level 56. 3.20 speed, +10 Fire Resistance, +10 Frost Resistance, +100 Fire Spell Damage, +100 Frost Spell Damage, +26 Intellect, +8 Spell Penetration. Changed in Forever
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Ironbark Staff56.6 DPS
Staff, requires level 55. 3.40 speed, +15 Intellect, +18 Stamina, +120 Armor, +28 Critical Strike. Changed in Forever
Vendor The League of Arathor Exalted1 vendor, such as Samuel Hawke in Arathi Highlands
Ironbark Staff56.6 DPS
Staff, requires level 55. 3.40 speed, +15 Intellect, +18 Stamina, +120 Armor, +28 Critical Strike. Changed in Forever
Vendor The Defilers Exalted1 vendor, such as Rutherford Twing in Arathi Highlands
Level59–60
Two-hand
Nightfall67.0 DPS +10.4
Axe, requires level 60. 3.50 speed
Crafted Blacksmithing 295
3 alternatives
Sulfuron Hammer63.6 DPS
Mace, requires level 60. 3.70 speed. Changed in Forever
Crafted Blacksmithing 325
Forest Defender's Axe61.5 DPS
Axe, requires level 60. 3.30 speed, +27 Stamina, +18 Strength, +28 Spell Power. New in Forever
Crafted Blacksmithing 310
Elemental Mage Staff57.5 DPS
Staff, requires level 56. 3.20 speed, +10 Fire Resistance, +10 Frost Resistance, +100 Fire Spell Damage, +100 Frost Spell Damage, +26 Intellect, +8 Spell Penetration. Changed in Forever
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house

A quest reward counts from two levels below the quest's level, a dungeon drop from the dungeon's lowest level, and crafted and vendor weapons from their required level. World drops are listed only as alternatives, since nobody can count on one. Melee and ranged weapons are ranked by damage per second; caster weapons by spell power plus Intellect, Spirit and Stamina; shields by armor. Items and quests are from the client build 1.60.1.70707; vendor stock is Classic's; raid gear and legendaries are left out.

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