Shaman • Elemental • PVP

Elemental Shaman (PVP)

Ranged caster DPS with strong burst and raid utility.

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Aldor vs Scryer

When you first reach Shattrath City at level 60 or higher, you are given a choice between two factions: The Aldor and the Scryers. This decision affects which rewards you can purchase, which quest lines you can pursue, and which faction strongholds you can access in Shadowmoon Valley. While it is possible to switch later, it is best to avoid making a haphazard choice. For Elemental Shamans in PvP, the difference between Aldor and Scryer is extremely small. Nearly all faction gear rewards are PvE-oriented and do not meaningfully affect PvP performance, leaving shoulder enchants as the only real consideration.

Before you choose

Here are the only things you need to know before picking a side.

PvE faction gear does not matter

Weapons, trinkets, and rings from Aldor or Scryer are designed for PvE and have little impact in PvP.

Enchant difference is tiny

The difference between Aldor and Scryer shoulder enchants is very small and will not decide PvP outcomes.

Spell Power over crit

Elemental PvP favors consistent Spell Power rather than volatile Critical Strike.

Cost can be the tiebreaker

Because the power difference is minimal, choosing the cheaper reputation path is often the most practical decision.

Aldor vs Scryer

Side-by-side comparison of early highlights, pros, and cons.

Neither choice is permanent, but your early gearing experience can feel very different depending on which faction you choose

Aldor

Recommended

Slightly better enchantMore Spell PowerBest PvP min-max

Highlights

Greater Inscription of Discipline provides a small Spell Power advantage over the Scryer enchant
Spell Power offers more consistent damage and pressure in PvP than crit-based gains
Works well for all Elemental PvP playstyles

Cons

The advantage over Scryer is extremely small and difficult to notice in practice
Provides no additional PvP-specific rewards beyond the enchant

Best if you want to min-max PvP damage, even though the difference is very minor.

Scryer

Playable optionCheaper reputationMinimal downside

Highlights

Greater Inscription of the Orb is very close in value to the Aldor enchant
Scryer reputation is often cheaper to level due to lower faction popularity

Cons

Provides slightly less overall value for PvP compared to Aldor
PvE-oriented Scryer items do not meaningfully impact PvP performance

A completely viable option if you prefer Scryer or want to save gold.

Recommendation for Elemental Shaman PvP

We recommend choosing Aldor as an Elemental Shaman for PvP in TBC Classic. - Greater Inscription of Discipline is very slightly stronger than Greater Inscription of the Orb. - Spell Power provides more consistent value than Critical Strike in PvP. The difference is extremely small, and Elemental Shamans will perform well in PvP regardless of faction choice.