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Elemental Shaman Best in Slot — TBC, Phase 2 — SSC & Tempest Keep

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Runs The Nexus Key (two-hand staff), so no shield in this list. Mixes Tier 4 (Cyclone) and Tier 5 (Cataclysm) pieces for the set bonuses. Draft compiled from Icy Veins TBC Classic guides for the Anniversary realms' Phase 2 (SSC & Tempest Keep).
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Best in Slot by gear slot

SlotItem & alternatives
HeadCyclone Faceguard (Tier 4)Karazhan — Prince Malchezaar (tier token)
NeckThe Sun King's TalismanTempest Keep — Kael'thas Sunstrider
ShouldersCyclone Shoulderguards (Tier 4)Gruul's Lair — High King Maulgar (tier token)
BackBrute Cloak of the Ogre-MagiGruul's Lair — High King Maulgar
ChestCataclysm Chestpiece (Tier 5)Tempest Keep — Kael'thas Sunstrider (tier token)
WristsMindstorm WristbandsTempest Keep — Al'ar
HandsSoul-Eater's HandwrapsMagtheridon's Lair — Magtheridon
WaistBelt of BlastingTailoring (crafted)
LegsCataclysm Leggings (Tier 5)Serpentshrine Cavern — Fathom-Lord Karathress (tier token)
FeetVelvet Boots of the GuardianSerpentshrine Cavern — The Lurker Below
Ring 1Band of EternityCaverns of Time — quest reward
Ring 2Ring of Endless CoilsSerpentshrine Cavern — Lady Vashj
2ndRing of Unrelenting StormsKarazhan — trash drop
Trinket 1The Lightning CapacitorKarazhan — Terestian Illhoof
Trinket 2Icon of the Silver CrescentBadge vendor — 41 Badges of Justice
2ndDark Iron Smoking PipeBrewfest — Coren Direbrew
WeaponThe Nexus Key (staff)Tempest Keep — Kael'thas Sunstrider
TotemTotem of the VoidThe Mechanar — Cache of the Legion

Enchants

SlotEnchant
HeadGlyph of Power (+22 spell damage / +14 hit)The Sha'tar — Revered
ShouldersGreater Inscription of Discipline (+18 spell damage / +10 crit)The Aldor — Exalted (Scryers: Greater Inscription of the Orb; Naxx veterans: Power of the Scourge)
BackEnchant Cloak — Subtlety (-2% threat)Enchanting (Spell Penetration for specific fights)
ChestEnchant Chest — Exceptional Stats (+6 all stats)Enchanting
WristsEnchant Bracer — Spellpower (+15 spell damage)Enchanting
HandsEnchant Gloves — Major Spellpower (+20 spell damage)Enchanting (Spell Strike if short on hit)
LegsRunic Spellthread (+35 spell damage / +20 stamina)Tailoring (crafted, usable by all)
FeetEnchant Boots — Boar's Speed (+9 stamina, minor run speed)Enchanting
WeaponEnchant Weapon — Major Spellpower (+40 spell damage)Enchanting
RingsEnchant Ring — Spellpower (+12 spell damage)Enchanting (enchanters only)

Gems

SocketGem
MetaChaotic Skyfire Diamond (+12 spell crit / +3% crit damage — needs 2 blue gems; recipe availability in P2 to verify)
RedRuned Living Ruby (+9 spell damage; Runed Crimson Spinel from P3)
YellowVeiled Noble Topaz (+4 spell damage / +4 hit) until hit-capped, then Potent Noble Topaz (+4 spell damage / +4 crit)
BlueGlowing Nightseye (+4 spell damage / +6 stamina — two of these keep the meta active)
Other Shaman specs this phase: Enhancement Shaman · Restoration Shaman
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