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Best Helm for Restoration Shamans in WoW Forever

5 helms share the S tier for a healing Shaman in WoW Forever, led by Premier Field Marshal's Linkmail Helm / Premier Warlord's Ringmail Helm. We graded 14 helms S to D for Restoration from their stats. BetaMany helms were not revealed when we graded this list, so it grades only the helms that were.

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STop5 helmsBest in slot for this role right nowClick any helm for its gradeTap a card for its grade
Premier Field Marshal's Linkmail Helm / Premier Warlord's Ringmail HelmEpic, item level 65Premier Field Marshal's Linkmail Helm / Premier Warlord's Ringmail Helm
Coif of The Five ThundersEpic, item level 60Coif of The Five Thunders
Black Dragonscale HelmEpic, item level 61Black Dragonscale Helm
Premier Field Marshal's Scalemail Helm / Premier Warlord's Mail HelmEpic, item level 65Premier Field Marshal's Scalemail Helm / Premier Warlord's Mail Helm
Blue Dragonscale HelmEpic, item level 61Blue Dragonscale Helm
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AStrong4 helmsClose behind the top pick
Coif of ElementsRare, item level 62Coif of Elements
Premier Linkmail Helm / Premier Ringmail HelmRare, item level 60Premier Linkmail Helm / Premier Ringmail Helm
Helm of the Great ChiefRare, item level 61Helm of the Great Chief
Premier Scalemail Helm / Premier Mail HelmRare, item level 60Premier Scalemail Helm / Premier Mail Helm
BSolid1 helmGood helms to use until a better one turns up
Premier Field Marshal's Flatmail Helm / Premier Warlord's Linked HelmEpic, item level 65Premier Field Marshal's Flatmail Helm / Premier Warlord's Linked Helm
CSituational3 helmsWorth it for a specific need
Beaststalker's CapRare, item level 62Beaststalker's Cap
Beastmaster's CapEpic, item level 60Beastmaster's Cap
Premier Flatmail Headguard / Premier Linked HeadguardRare, item level 60Premier Flatmail Headguard / Premier Linked Headguard
DBottom1 helmPlaceholders until something better turns up
Helm of NarvEpic, item level 59Helm of Narv

What each tier means

  • STop Best in slot for this role right now
  • AStrong Close behind the top pick
  • BSolid Good helms to use until a better one turns up
  • CSituational Worth it for a specific need
  • DBottom Placeholders until something better turns up
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Board breakdown

What is the BiS helm for a Restoration Shaman in WoW Forever?

Premier Field Marshal's Linkmail Helm / Premier Warlord's Ringmail Helm leads our Restoration Shaman list at 100, with the next best helm at 93.

Score out of 100 on this list

Can’t get it?Helm of the Great Chief

Tradeable

Is the Elemental BiS helm worth it for a Restoration Shaman?

Not first. Premier Field Marshal's Linkmail Helm / Premier Warlord's Ringmail Helm scores higher for Restoration, though Blue Dragonscale Helm, the Elemental #1, is S tier here too.

Which crafted helm is best for a Restoration Shaman in WoW Forever?

Black Dragonscale Helm is the best crafted helm for a Restoration Shaman, a Leatherworking craft at S tier.

LeatherworkingAlso makes S or AShouldersChestGlovesBeltLegsBootsCloak
What does the Five Thunders set bonus do for a Restoration Shaman?

The Five Thunders has eight pieces and pays off for a Restoration Shaman at 2, 4, 6 and 8 worn.

  • 2+8 All Resistances.
  • 4Chance on spell cast to increase your damage and healing by up to 65 for 10 sec.
  • 6Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 23.
  • 8+200 Armor.

Other pieces, Restoration grade

Our Restoration grade counts only the stats on each helm.

Why does the Shaman helm list leave out Cryptstalker Headpiece?

Cryptstalker Headpiece is part of a set made for another class, so a Shaman cannot wear it.

  • 200 Other classes
  • 32 Cloth and leather
  • 14 Heavier armor
  • 2 Profession skill needed

Examples made for other classes

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