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

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Four-piece Tier 5 (Cataclysm) with Talon of the Phoenix / Rod of the Sun King. Strength gems beat socket 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
HeadCataclysm Helm (Tier 5)Serpentshrine Cavern — Lady Vashj (tier token)
NeckTelonicus's Pendant of MayhemTempest Keep — Kael'thas Sunstrider
ShouldersShoulderpads of the StrangerSerpentshrine Cavern — Hydross the Unstable
BackThalassian WildercloakTempest Keep — Kael'thas Sunstrider
ChestCataclysm Chestplate (Tier 5)Tempest Keep — Kael'thas Sunstrider (tier token)
WristsTrue-Aim Stalker BandsSerpentshrine Cavern — Leotheras the Blind
HandsCataclysm Gauntlets (Tier 5)Serpentshrine Cavern — Leotheras the Blind (tier token)
WaistBelt of One-Hundred DeathsSerpentshrine Cavern — Lady Vashj
LegsCataclysm Legplates (Tier 5)Serpentshrine Cavern — Fathom-Lord Karathress (tier token)
FeetBoots of Utter DarknessLeatherworking (crafted)
2ndCobra-Lash BootsSerpentshrine Cavern — Lady Vashj
Ring 1Band of the Ranger-GeneralTempest Keep — Kael'thas Sunstrider
Ring 2Ring of LethalitySerpentshrine Cavern — Hydross the Unstable
Trinket 1Dragonspine TrophyGruul's Lair — Gruul the Dragonkiller
Trinket 2Bloodlust BroochBadge vendor — 41 Badges of Justice
2ndEmpty Mug of DirebrewBrewfest — Coren Direbrew
Main HandTalon of the PhoenixTempest Keep — Al'ar
Off HandRod of the Sun KingTempest Keep — Kael'thas Sunstrider
TotemTotem of the Astral WindsHeroic Mana-Tombs — Pandemonius

Enchants

SlotEnchant
HeadGlyph of Ferocity (+34 AP / +16 hit)Cenarion Expedition — Revered
ShouldersGreater Inscription of Vengeance (+30 AP / +10 crit)The Aldor — Exalted (Naxx veterans: Might of the Scourge)
BackEnchant Cloak — Greater Agility (+12 Agi)Enchanting
ChestEnchant Chest — Exceptional Stats (+6 all stats)Enchanting
WristsEnchant Bracer — Brawn (+12 Str)Enchanting
HandsEnchant Gloves — Major Strength (+15 Str)Enchanting
LegsNethercobra Leg Armor (+50 AP / +12 crit)Leatherworking (crafted, usable by all)
FeetEnchant Boots — Cat's Swiftness (+6 Agi, minor run speed)Enchanting
Main HandEnchant Weapon — Executioner (armor penetration proc)Enchanting
Off HandEnchant Weapon — Mongoose (+120 Agi proc)Enchanting
RingsEnchant Ring — Stats (+4 all stats)Enchanting (enchanters only)

Gems

SocketGem
MetaRelentless Earthstorm Diamond (+12 Agi / +3% crit damage)
RedBold Living Ruby (+8 Str; Bold Crimson Spinel from P3)
YellowInscribed Noble Topaz (+5 Str / +4 crit — two keep the meta active)
BlueSovereign Nightseye (+4 Str / +6 stamina — two keep the meta active)
Other Shaman specs this phase: Elemental Shaman · Restoration Shaman
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