Shaman • Restoration • PVE
Restoration Shaman (PVE)
Totem-based healer with strong group healing and cooldowns.
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 Restoration Shamans, the Aldor versus Scryer decision is simple. The difference comes almost entirely from the shoulder enchant, as there are no notable bind-on-pickup items from either faction that significantly affect healing performance.
Before you choose
Here are the only things you need to know before picking a side.
Shoulder enchants are the key factor
The shoulder enchant is the only faction reward that meaningfully affects Restoration Shaman PvE performance.
Faction gear is negligible
There are no notable bind-on-pickup items from either faction that significantly affect long-term healing.
Profession recipes do not matter
Both factions offer Leatherworking recipes, but none are impactful enough to influence this decision.
Switching is unnecessary
If you already chose a faction, there is no strong reason to switch for Restoration PvE alone.
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
- Greater Inscription of Faith provides more raw healing power than the Scryer alternative
- Improves overall healing throughput in raid environments
- The strongest shoulder enchant option for Restoration PvE
- Provides no unique BoP gear beyond the enchant
- Provides access to Seer's Cane, a usable early healing weapon
- Seer's Cane is quickly replaced and falls behind as gear improves
- Greater Inscription of the Oracle provides less raw healing than the Aldor enchant
Recommendation for Restoration Shaman PvE
We recommend choosing Aldor as a Restoration Shaman in TBC Classic. - Greater Inscription of Faith provides considerably more raw healing than Greater Inscription of the Oracle. - The shoulder enchant is the only meaningful faction-based advantage for Restoration PvE. Scryer remains playable, but Aldor is the clear best option for maximizing healing performance.