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	Totems have a global cooldown of 1.0 seconds. Persistent buff totems last five minutes; totems with shorter durations are excluded. Weapon imbues last 60 minutes and can coexist with temporary stone or oil enchantments. The tracking interface shows remaining duration and allows dismissal by right-clicking.<ref name="official-oct7">Blizzard Entertainment, [https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/24302097/world-of-warcraft-forever-class-deep-dives-mage-and-shaman Shaman developer overview], published 7 October 2026 (UTC); written body reviewed 12 October.</ref>		Totems have a global cooldown of 1.0 seconds. Persistent buff totems last five minutes; totems with shorter durations are excluded. Weapon imbues last 60 minutes and can coexist with temporary stone or oil enchantments. The tracking interface shows remaining duration and allows dismissal by right-clicking.<ref name="official-oct7">Blizzard Entertainment, [https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/24302097/world-of-warcraft-forever-class-deep-dives-mage-and-shaman Shaman developer overview], published 7 October 2026 (UTC); written body reviewed 12 October.</ref>

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	[[File:WoW-Forever-Shaman-official-preview.png\|thumb\|center\|640px\|Blizzard's Shaman talent-window preview; published 7 October 2026 (UTC), client build unspecified.]]		[[File:WoW-Forever-Shaman-official-preview.png\|thumb\|center\|640px\|Blizzard's Shaman talent-window preview; published 7 October 2026 (UTC), client build unspecified.]]
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	The article is a developer description. Earlier talent records retain their own source builds; the preview image is not a current allocation or a recommended build.		The article is a developer description. Earlier talent records retain their own source builds; the preview image is not a current allocation or a recommended build.

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	<div class="fw-notice">'''Latest source review: 9 October 2026.''' The ~~new section summarizes~~ the ~~current~~ licensed records~~. Earlier~~ guide ~~sections retain their stated snapshots and may describe superseded behavior~~. ~~This is source research,~~ not ~~an independent playtest~~.</div>		<div class="fw-notice">'''Latest written-source review: 12 October 2026.''' The developer overview below is dated separately from the licensed records and earlier guide history. It does not identify a client build or replace those records with a gameplay test.</div>

	'''Shaman''' — The Shaman beta data uses Mana for spells and brings together elemental casts, melee interactions, healing, and totems. Elemental, Enhancement, and Restoration supply three different ways to read those tools.<ref name="preview">Chris Baldwin, [https://talentsforever.com/shaman Talents Forever], [https://talentsforever.com/data.json CC BY 4.0 export], generated 18 September 2026, reviewed 19 September 2026. Talent and spell data identify Forever beta build 1.60.1.69876; older demo observations are labeled separately. Adapted for this guide; see [[Project:Talent data]] for attribution and evidence limits.</ref>		'''Shaman''' — The Shaman beta data uses Mana for spells and brings together elemental casts, melee interactions, healing, and totems. Elemental, Enhancement, and Restoration supply three different ways to read those tools.<ref name="preview">Chris Baldwin, [https://talentsforever.com/shaman Talents Forever], [https://talentsforever.com/data.json CC BY 4.0 export], generated 18 September 2026, reviewed 19 September 2026. Talent and spell data identify Forever beta build 1.60.1.69876; older demo observations are labeled separately. Adapted for this guide; see [[Project:Talent data]] for attribution and evidence limits.</ref>

	Browse [[Shaman talents\|all 50 Shaman talents]] with icons, ranks, prerequisites, and individual source notes.		Browse [[Shaman talents\|all 50 Shaman talents]] with icons, ranks, prerequisites, and individual source notes.

			== October 12 written-source review ==
			Totems have a global cooldown of 1.0 seconds. Persistent buff totems last five minutes; totems with shorter durations are excluded. Weapon imbues last 60 minutes and can coexist with temporary stone or oil enchantments. The tracking interface shows remaining duration and allows dismissal by right-clicking.<ref name="official-oct7">Blizzard Entertainment, [https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/24302097/world-of-warcraft-forever-class-deep-dives-mage-and-shaman Shaman developer overview], published 7 October 2026 (UTC); written body reviewed 12 October.</ref>

			[[File:WoW-Forever-Shaman-official-preview.png\|thumb\|center\|640px\|Blizzard's Shaman talent-window preview; published 7 October 2026 (UTC), client build unspecified.]]

			The article is a developer description. Earlier talent records retain their own source builds; the preview image is not a current allocation or a recommended build.

	== October 9 talent-source review ==		== October 9 talent-source review ==

WikiAdmin: Update verified Forever beta references, quest rewards and dated source coverage

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	<div class="fw-notice">'''Latest source review: 8 October 2026.''' The new section summarizes the current licensed records. Earlier guide sections retain their stated snapshots and may describe superseded behavior. This is source research, not an independent playtest.</div>		<div class="fw-notice">'''Latest source review: 9 October 2026.''' The new section summarizes the current licensed records. Earlier guide sections retain their stated snapshots and may describe superseded behavior. This is source research, not an independent playtest.</div>

	'''Shaman''' — The Shaman beta data uses Mana for spells and brings together elemental casts, melee interactions, healing, and totems. Elemental, Enhancement, and Restoration supply three different ways to read those tools.<ref name="preview">Chris Baldwin, [https://talentsforever.com/shaman Talents Forever], [https://talentsforever.com/data.json CC BY 4.0 export], generated 18 September 2026, reviewed 19 September 2026. Talent and spell data identify Forever beta build 1.60.1.69876; older demo observations are labeled separately. Adapted for this guide; see [[Project:Talent data]] for attribution and evidence limits.</ref>		'''Shaman''' — The Shaman beta data uses Mana for spells and brings together elemental casts, melee interactions, healing, and totems. Elemental, Enhancement, and Restoration supply three different ways to read those tools.<ref name="preview">Chris Baldwin, [https://talentsforever.com/shaman Talents Forever], [https://talentsforever.com/data.json CC BY 4.0 export], generated 18 September 2026, reviewed 19 September 2026. Talent and spell data identify Forever beta build 1.60.1.69876; older demo observations are labeled separately. Adapted for this guide; see [[Project:Talent data]] for attribution and evidence limits.</ref>

	Browse [[Shaman talents\|all 50 Shaman talents]] with icons, ranks, prerequisites, and individual source notes.		Browse [[Shaman talents\|all 50 Shaman talents]] with icons, ranks, prerequisites, and individual source notes.

			== October 9 talent-source review ==
			[[Water Shield]] now has '''Instant''' ability details without the earlier fifteen-second cooldown label. The source tooltip retains its globe-trigger timing language; this source change is not an independent timing test.<ref name="oct9-current">Chris Baldwin, [https://talentsforever.com/data.json Talents Forever CC BY 4.0 export], generated 8 October 2026 and retrieved 9 October; source-reported build 70291. See [[Project:Talent data]] for the pinned snapshot and source limits.</ref>

			These are differences in the licensed reference. Earlier guide sections remain dated historical evidence; the wiki has not independently tested these effects.

	== October 8 record review ==		== October 8 record review ==

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	<div class="fw-notice">'''~~Beta reference · reviewed 19~~ September 2026.''' ~~Talent descriptions and identified spell records use community-extracted data from Forever beta~~ build ~~'''1.60.1.~~69876~~'''~~. ~~Earlier~~ demo observations ~~are labeled~~ separately. ~~Source confirmation means the text was checked against the cited data~~; this wiki has not independently tested ~~these mechanics~~ in-game.</div>		<div class="fw-notice">'''Reviewed 27 September 2026.''' This guide retains its dated build 69876 baseline, with build 70009 corrections identified below. Older demo observations remain separately labelled. Descriptions are source evidence; this wiki has not independently tested the interactions in-game. See [[Beta known issues]] before interpreting a test.</div>

	'''Shaman''' — The Shaman beta data uses Mana for spells and brings together elemental casts, melee interactions, healing, and totems. Elemental, Enhancement, and Restoration supply three different ways to read those tools.<ref name="preview">Chris Baldwin, [https://talentsforever.com/shaman Talents Forever], [https://talentsforever.com/data.json CC BY 4.0 export], generated 18 September 2026, reviewed 19 September 2026. Talent and spell data identify Forever beta build 1.60.1.69876; older demo observations are labeled separately. Adapted for this guide; see [[Project:Talent data]] for attribution and evidence limits.</ref>		'''Shaman''' — The Shaman beta data uses Mana for spells and brings together elemental casts, melee interactions, healing, and totems. Elemental, Enhancement, and Restoration supply three different ways to read those tools.<ref name="preview">Chris Baldwin, [https://talentsforever.com/shaman Talents Forever], [https://talentsforever.com/data.json CC BY 4.0 export], generated 18 September 2026, reviewed 19 September 2026. Talent and spell data identify Forever beta build 1.60.1.69876; older demo observations are labeled separately. Adapted for this guide; see [[Project:Talent data]] for attribution and evidence limits.</ref>
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	=== Elemental: read the named spells ===		=== Elemental: read the named spells ===
	[[Lava Burst]] gains additional damage when '''your''' Flame Shock affects its target. [[Lightning Overload]] names Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning, rather than every Nature spell. [[Elemental Alacrity]] names Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Lava Burst for its cast-time reduction. Check each list when comparing talents: a benefit to one spell school does not automatically cover every spell in it.<ref name="preview" />		[[Lava Burst]] gains additional damage when '''your''' Flame Shock affects its target. [[Lightning Overload]] names Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning, rather than every Nature spell. [[Elemental Alacrity]] names Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning, and Lava Burst for its cast-time reduction. Check each list when comparing talents: a benefit to one spell school does not automatically cover every spell in it.<ref name="preview" />

			In the build 70009 layout, [[Elemental Alacrity]] is in row 3, [[Call of Thunder]] in row 4 requires it, and [[Elemental Fury]] in row 6 requires Call of Thunder. [[Lava Burst]] displays 150–192 Fire damage, with 20% more against a target affected by your Flame Shock. That tooltip amount is a source display, not a measurement on a level-20 character.<ref name="latest">Chris Baldwin, [https://talentsforever.com/shaman Talents Forever], [https://talentsforever.com/data.json CC BY 4.0 data export], generated 26 September 2026 and retrieved 27 September. The cited class and spell records identify Forever beta 1.60.1.70009. Adapted and summarized for this guide; see [[Project:Talent data]] for the pinned snapshot, attribution and source limitations.</ref>

	=== Enhancement: turn melee opportunities into spells ===		=== Enhancement: turn melee opportunities into spells ===
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	[[Improved Stormstrike]] has two separately described opportunities: Stormstrike can enable Mana regeneration while casting, and a Dodge or Parry can reset its cooldown. [[Spirit Weapons]] grants parry and changes threat behavior depending on whether Rockbiter Weapon is active. Its threat bonus is a reason to check your weapon enhancement before joining a group, not sufficient proof that Shaman can tank every dungeon or raid.<ref name="preview" />		[[Improved Stormstrike]] has two separately described opportunities: Stormstrike can enable Mana regeneration while casting, and a Dodge or Parry can reset its cooldown. [[Spirit Weapons]] grants parry and changes threat behavior depending on whether Rockbiter Weapon is active. Its threat bonus is a reason to check your weapon enhancement before joining a group, not sufficient proof that Shaman can tank every dungeon or raid.<ref name="preview" />

			The current [[Rage of the Farseer]] tooltip grants '''30% attack speed for 25 seconds'''. It no longer lists a spell-casting-speed bonus; attack speed alone does not imply faster casts.<ref name="latest" />

	=== Restoration: consider the first healing target ===		=== Restoration: consider the first healing target ===

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	The beta spell records list Call of the Elements and Totemic Recall at level 20, and Totemic Projection at level 22. Projection has a one-minute cooldown and a cost of 25% of base Mana in this build; it is not a free reposition on every pull. These are client-data training entries, not this wiki's trainer tests.<ref name="preview" />		The beta spell records list Call of the Elements and Totemic Recall at level 20, and Totemic Projection at level 22. Projection has a one-minute cooldown and a cost of 25% of base Mana in this build; it is not a free reposition on every pull. These are client-data training entries, not this wiki's trainer tests.<ref name="preview" />

			For source-listed learning levels 1–20, see [[Shaman spellbook]]. Its tables exclude Classic fallback tooltips and explain the source’s level-60 tooltip context.

	== Choose a reading path ==		== Choose a reading path ==

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	<div class="fw-notice">'''~~Preview guide~~ · reviewed 17 September 2026.''' ~~The mechanics below come~~ from ~~BlizzCon preview sources~~. ~~They have been source~~ checked~~, but have~~ not ~~been~~ tested ~~by this wiki~~ in ~~a release build. Talent articles distinguish recorded ranks from estimates and missing text~~.</div>		<div class="fw-notice">'''Beta reference · reviewed 19 September 2026.''' Talent descriptions and identified spell records use community-extracted data from Forever beta build '''1.60.1.69876'''. Earlier demo observations are labeled separately. Source confirmation means the text was checked against the cited data; this wiki has not independently tested these mechanics in-game.</div>

	'''Shaman''' — The Shaman ~~preview~~ uses Mana for spells and brings together elemental casts, melee interactions, healing, and totems. Elemental ~~Combat~~, Enhancement, and Restoration supply three different ways to read those tools.<ref name="preview">Chris Baldwin, [https://talentsforever.com/shaman Talents Forever], [https://talentsforever.com/data.json CC BY 4.0 ~~data~~ export], ~~snapshot 16~~ September 2026. ~~Community transcription of BlizzCon demo footage~~ and ~~slides~~; ~~rechecked 17 September 2026~~. Adapted ~~and summarized~~ for this guide~~. See~~ [[Project:Talent data]] for evidence ~~labels and attribution~~.</ref>		'''Shaman''' — The Shaman beta data uses Mana for spells and brings together elemental casts, melee interactions, healing, and totems. Elemental, Enhancement, and Restoration supply three different ways to read those tools.<ref name="preview">Chris Baldwin, [https://talentsforever.com/shaman Talents Forever], [https://talentsforever.com/data.json CC BY 4.0 export], generated 18 September 2026, reviewed 19 September 2026. Talent and spell data identify Forever beta build 1.60.1.69876; older demo observations are labeled separately. Adapted for this guide; see [[Project:Talent data]] for attribution and evidence limits.</ref>

	Browse [[Shaman talents\|all 50 Shaman talents]] with icons, ranks, prerequisites, and individual source notes.		Browse [[Shaman talents\|all 50 Shaman talents]] with icons, ranks, prerequisites, and individual source notes.

			== Changes from the demo ==
			The beta tree is named '''Elemental''', replacing Elemental Combat. [[Totemic Focus]] moves from Restoration row 4 to row 1, while [[Tidal Mastery]] moves from row 1 to row 4. This changes how early those talents can be reached; all 50 named talents remain present.<ref name="preview" />

			The beta spell records list Call of the Elements and Totemic Recall at level 20, and Totemic Projection at level 22. Projection has a one-minute cooldown and a cost of 25% of base Mana in this build; it is not a free reposition on every pull. These are client-data training entries, not this wiki's trainer tests.<ref name="preview" />

	== Choose a reading path ==		== Choose a reading path ==
	The following is an editorial route through the ~~preview~~, not a recommended point allocation.<ref name="preview" />		The following is an editorial route through the beta talent data, not a recommended point allocation.<ref name="preview" />
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	{\| class="wikitable sortable fw-data-table"		{\| class="wikitable sortable fw-data-table"
	! Talent tree !! What to compare !! Start with		! Talent tree !! What to compare !! Start with
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	\| Elemental ~~Combat~~ \|\| Elemental spell costs, cast times, and Fire or Lightning interactions. Compare the affected spell list instead of treating every modifier as universal. \|\| [[Elemental Focus]], [[Lightning Overload]], [[Elemental Alacrity]], [[Lava Burst]]		\| Elemental \|\| Elemental spell costs, cast times, and Fire or Lightning interactions. Compare the affected spell list instead of treating every modifier as universal. \|\| [[Elemental Focus]], [[Lightning Overload]], [[Elemental Alacrity]], [[Lava Burst]]
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	\| Enhancement \|\| Melee attacks feeding spell use and movement tools. Maelstrom Weapon connects melee events to a later Lightning Bolt. \|\| [[Improved Ghost Wolf]], [[Mental Quickness]], [[Maelstrom Weapon]], [[Rage of the Farseer]]		\| Enhancement \|\| Melee attacks feeding spell use and movement tools. Maelstrom Weapon connects melee events to a later Lightning Bolt. \|\| [[Improved Ghost Wolf]], [[Mental Quickness]], [[Maelstrom Weapon]], [[Rage of the Farseer]]
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	== Abilities and changes worth checking ==		== Abilities and changes worth checking ==
	These ~~are summarized from~~ the ~~pinned community demo transcription~~. Baseline spells and talents are identified separately ~~where the source supports that distinction~~.<ref name="preview" />		These summaries use the cited beta records. Baseline spells and talents are identified separately; older demo observations are called out when used.<ref name="preview" />
	* '''Totemic Projection and Totemic Recall.''' The ~~preview~~ records tools to relocate and recall totems. Projection is described as placement at a chosen location rather than simply bringing them to the Shaman.		* '''Totemic Projection and Totemic Recall.''' The beta records tools to relocate and recall totems. Projection is described as placement at a chosen location rather than simply bringing them to the Shaman.
	* '''Call of the Elements.''' Recorded as a way to place a set of up to four totems from the Totem Bar. Test the setup process before treating each totem as a separate opening action.		* '''Call of the Elements.''' Recorded as a way to place a set of up to four totems from the Totem Bar. Test the setup process before treating each totem as a separate opening action.
	* '''Fire Nova.''' The ~~preview~~ describes a spell centered on an active Fire totem, not a standalone Fire Nova totem. Its origin point matters when planning a pull.		* '''Fire Nova.''' The beta describes a spell centered on an active Fire totem, not a standalone Fire Nova totem. Its origin point matters when planning a pull.

	== Plan a ~~first~~ beta session ==		== Plan a beta session ==
	These are suggested checks for learning the class and collecting useful evidence; they are not claims about the strongest build.		These are suggested checks for learning the class and collecting useful evidence; they are not claims about the strongest build.
	* For Enhancement, distinguish the proc-generating melee attack from the Lightning Bolt that consumes the benefit.		* For Enhancement, distinguish the proc-generating melee attack from the Lightning Bolt that consumes the benefit.
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	Use [[Race and class combinations#Shaman\|the Shaman race list]] to separate officially announced additions from the broader preview roster. Follow the linked [[Races\|race guides]] for recorded racials; a racial tooltip does not establish a universal best choice.		Use [[Race and class combinations#Shaman\|the Shaman race list]] to separate officially announced additions from the broader preview roster. Follow the linked [[Races\|race guides]] for recorded racials; a racial tooltip does not establish a universal best choice.

	== How the ~~preview plays~~ ==		== How the beta talent data fits together ==
	'''Talent evidence:''' ~~These examples explain the~~ source's ~~preview descriptions~~. ~~A description remains an estimate unless its individual rank is explicitly labeled~~ source~~-confirmed in the linked talent article~~. ~~Exact values and~~ the ~~interactions inferred from them remain provisional until checked for that~~ rank and build~~. Source checked means the references were reviewed; it does not mean the mechanics were tested~~.<ref name="preview" />		'''Talent evidence:''' The cited beta export supplies source-confirmed text for every rank of this class's current talents. That verifies the source text, not live behavior or final balance. Earlier demo estimates do not override the beta records; any separately labeled unverified observation still needs a rank and build check.<ref name="preview" />

	Icy Veins calls attention to the connections between Shaman spells, melee attacks, and totem placement. Its suggested builds are provisional; the examples below explain the separately recorded Forever mechanics without assigning an optimal build.<ref name="icy">Seksixeny, [https://www.icy-veins.com/wow-forever/shaman-class-overview Shaman Class Overview], Icy Veins, updated 15 September 2026; reviewed 17 September 2026.</ref><ref name="preview" />		Icy Veins calls attention to the connections between Shaman spells, melee attacks, and totem placement. Its suggested builds are provisional; the examples below explain the separately recorded Forever mechanics without assigning an optimal build.<ref name="icy">Seksixeny, [https://www.icy-veins.com/wow-forever/shaman-class-overview Shaman Class Overview], Icy Veins, updated 15 September 2026; reviewed 17 September 2026.</ref><ref name="preview" />
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	=== Enhancement: turn melee opportunities into spells ===		=== Enhancement: turn melee opportunities into spells ===
	[[Maelstrom Weapon]] can build a temporary reduction to the cast time and Mana cost of your next Lightning Bolt through melee damage. [[Mental Dexterity]] turns Intellect into Attack Power, while [[Mental Quickness]] supplies spell damage and healing from Intellect. These interactions explain why melee and casting tools belong in the same ~~preview~~; they do not supply final gear weights.<ref name="preview" />		[[Maelstrom Weapon]] can build a temporary reduction to the cast time and Mana cost of your next Lightning Bolt through melee damage. [[Mental Dexterity]] turns Intellect into Attack Power, while [[Mental Quickness]] supplies spell damage and healing from Intellect. These interactions explain why melee and casting tools belong in the same beta kit; they do not supply final gear weights.<ref name="preview" />

	[[Improved Stormstrike]] has two separately described opportunities: Stormstrike can enable Mana regeneration while casting, and a Dodge or Parry can reset its cooldown. [[Spirit Weapons]] grants parry and changes threat behavior depending on whether Rockbiter Weapon is active. Its threat bonus is a reason to check your weapon enhancement before joining a group, not sufficient proof that Shaman can tank every dungeon or raid.<ref name="preview" />		[[Improved Stormstrike]] has two separately described opportunities: Stormstrike can enable Mana regeneration while casting, and a Dodge or Parry can reset its cooldown. [[Spirit Weapons]] grants parry and changes threat behavior depending on whether Rockbiter Weapon is active. Its threat bonus is a reason to check your weapon enhancement before joining a group, not sufficient proof that Shaman can tank every dungeon or raid.<ref name="preview" />

	=== Restoration: consider the first healing target ===		=== Restoration: consider the first healing target ===
	The ~~estimated~~ [[Riptide]] description combines direct and periodic healing with a bonus to Chain Heal casts made directly on that target. The initial target therefore matters. The ~~estimated~~ [[Water Shield]] description uses limited charges that can activate after incoming hits or healing criticals, with a delay between activations. Its description also limits the Shaman to one Elemental Shield at a time.<ref name="preview" />		The beta [[Riptide]] description combines direct and periodic healing with a bonus to Chain Heal casts made directly on that target. The initial target therefore matters. The beta [[Water Shield]] description uses limited charges that can activate after incoming hits or healing criticals, with a delay between activations. Its description also limits the Shaman to one Elemental Shield at a time.<ref name="preview" />

	== Totem placement and Fire Nova ==		== Totem placement and Fire Nova ==
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	== What remains unresolved ==		== What remains unresolved ==
	The ~~source’s~~ Ghost Wolf ~~ability notes and~~ [[Improved Ghost Wolf]] ~~talent values do not present a perfectly consistent cast~~-~~time account~~. ~~Recheck the baseline~~ cast and ~~both ranks~~ in the ~~same beta build~~ before ~~publishing~~ a ~~numerical explanation. Final totem ranges and spell training levels also need direct verification~~.		The beta spell record lists a three-second base Ghost Wolf cast, while [[Improved Ghost Wolf]] reduces it by one or three seconds at ranks 1 and 2 and permits indoor use. This replaces the older two-second demo summary. Verify actual cast behavior and indoor access in the client before treating the data as a tested movement guide.<ref name="preview" />

	For corrections, record the game build, character level, spell or talent rank, and the observed interaction. Follow [[Project:Data policy]] and compare against [[Shaman talents]] before replacing ~~preview~~ information.		For corrections, record the game build, character level, spell or talent rank, and the observed interaction. Follow [[Project:Data policy]] and compare against [[Shaman talents]] before replacing build-specific information.

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==

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+<div class="fw-notice">'''Preview guide · reviewed 17 September 2026.''' The mechanics below come from BlizzCon preview sources. They have been source checked, but have not been tested by this wiki in a release build. Talent articles distinguish recorded ranks from estimates and missing text.</div>
-'''Shaman''' — The Shaman preview uses Mana for spells and brings together elemental casts, melee interactions, healing, and totems. Elemental Combat, Enhancement, and Restoration supply three different ways to read those tools.<ref name="preview">Chris Baldwin, [https://talentsforever.com/shaman Talents Forever], [https://talentsforever.com/data.json CC BY 4.0 data export], snapshot 16 September 2026. Community transcription of BlizzCon demo footage and slides; checked 16 September 2026. Adapted and summarized for this guide. See [[Project:Talent data]] for evidence labels and attribution.</ref>
+'''Shaman''' — The Shaman preview uses Mana for spells and brings together elemental casts, melee interactions, healing, and totems. Elemental Combat, Enhancement, and Restoration supply three different ways to read those tools.<ref name="preview">Chris Baldwin, [https://talentsforever.com/shaman Talents Forever], [https://talentsforever.com/data.json CC BY 4.0 data export], snapshot 16 September 2026. Community transcription of BlizzCon demo footage and slides; rechecked 17 September 2026. Adapted and summarized for this guide. See [[Project:Talent data]] for evidence labels and attribution.</ref>
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 == Race choice ==
 Use [[Race and class combinations#Shaman|the Shaman race list]] to separate officially announced additions from the broader preview roster. Follow the linked [[Races|race guides]] for recorded racials; a racial tooltip does not establish a universal best choice.
 == What remains unresolved ==

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<div class="fw-notice">'''Preview guide · reviewed 16 September 2026.''' This page explains the recorded demo, not a tested launch build. Talent articles distinguish source-confirmed ranks from estimates and missing text.</div>

'''Shaman''' — The Shaman preview uses Mana for spells and brings together elemental casts, melee interactions, healing, and totems. Elemental Combat, Enhancement, and Restoration supply three different ways to read those tools.<ref name="preview">Chris Baldwin, [https://talentsforever.com/shaman Talents Forever], [https://talentsforever.com/data.json CC BY 4.0 data export], snapshot 16 September 2026. Community transcription of BlizzCon demo footage and slides; checked 16 September 2026. Adapted and summarized for this guide. See [[Project:Talent data]] for evidence labels and attribution.</ref>

Browse [[Shaman talents|all 50 Shaman talents]] with icons, ranks, prerequisites, and individual source notes.

== Choose a reading path ==
The following is an editorial route through the preview, not a recommended point allocation.<ref name="preview" />
<div class="fw-query-table">
{| class="wikitable sortable fw-data-table"
! Talent tree !! What to compare !! Start with
|-
| Elemental Combat || Elemental spell costs, cast times, and Fire or Lightning interactions. Compare the affected spell list instead of treating every modifier as universal. || [[Elemental Focus]], [[Lightning Overload]], [[Elemental Alacrity]], [[Lava Burst]]
|-
| Enhancement || Melee attacks feeding spell use and movement tools. Maelstrom Weapon connects melee events to a later Lightning Bolt. || [[Improved Ghost Wolf]], [[Mental Quickness]], [[Maelstrom Weapon]], [[Rage of the Farseer]]
|-
| Restoration || Healing efficiency, shields, and totem support. Read direct healing separately from periodic or follow-up effects. || [[Water Shield]], [[Mana Tide Totem]], [[Nature's Swiftness (Shaman)]], [[Riptide]]
|}
</div>

== Abilities and changes worth checking ==
These are summarized from the pinned community demo transcription. Baseline spells and talents are identified separately where the source supports that distinction.<ref name="preview" />
* '''Totemic Projection and Totemic Recall.''' The preview records tools to relocate and recall totems. Projection is described as placement at a chosen location rather than simply bringing them to the Shaman.
* '''Call of the Elements.''' Recorded as a way to place a set of up to four totems from the Totem Bar. Test the setup process before treating each totem as a separate opening action.
* '''Fire Nova.''' The preview describes a spell centered on an active Fire totem, not a standalone Fire Nova totem. Its origin point matters when planning a pull.

== Plan a first beta session ==
These are suggested checks for learning the class and collecting useful evidence; they are not claims about the strongest build.
* For Enhancement, distinguish the proc-generating melee attack from the Lightning Bolt that consumes the benefit.
* For totems, record where the Fire totem is located before measuring Fire Nova coverage or moving the set.
* For healing, test Riptide and Chain Heal on the specified target arrangement rather than assuming every heal gains the same benefit.

== Race choice ==
Use [[Race and class combinations#Shaman|the Shaman race list]] to separate officially announced additions from the broader preview roster. Follow the linked [[Races|race guides]] for recorded racials; a racial tooltip does not establish a universal best choice.

== What remains unresolved ==
The source’s Ghost Wolf ability notes and [[Improved Ghost Wolf]] talent values do not present a perfectly consistent cast-time account. Recheck the baseline cast and both ranks in the same beta build before publishing a numerical explanation. Final totem ranges and spell training levels also need direct verification.

For corrections, record the game build, character level, spell or talent rank, and the observed interaction. Follow [[Project:Data policy]] and compare against [[Shaman talents]] before replacing preview information.

== Sources ==
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