TWW 11.1 Elemental Shaman M+ Tips & Tricks - Starting Keys with TWO Tempest Stacks

Summary

In this video, Bon demonstrates how to start a Mythic Plus key with two Tempest stacks as an Elemental Shaman. He explains how to build up Maelstrom to trigger Tempest, and the importance of preparing your first Tempest before the key begins. Bon goes through the steps of casting Elemental Blast to generate Tempest stacks, coordinating with the team to ensure readiness, and managing Maelstrom and Tempest timing. He highlights the crucial moment of dropping Earthquake to refresh Tempest and maximize damage. The video offers a practical guide for optimizing Tempest use and starting a Mythic Plus key with maximum efficiency.

Takeaways

• 😀 Tempest stacks are built by spending 300 Maelstrom with the Elemental Shaman's Tempest ability.
• 😀 Before starting a Mythic Plus key, prepare Tempest by casting three Elemental Blasts on any target to ensure the next Earthquake triggers Tempest.
• 😀 Tempest procs every third Elemental Blast, but you can use other dummies or targets to build Maelstrom and trigger Tempest in advance.
• 😀 Ensure that your Tempest is prepped before starting a key so you can maximize the effectiveness of Earthquake at the beginning of the run.
• 😀 Tempest lasts for 30 seconds, so timing it correctly with your team is crucial to avoid wasting the buff.
• 😀 You can build Maelstrom by using Frost Shock or other abilities that do not trigger Tempest before your team is ready.
• 😀 When preparing for the key, make sure to check if you have the necessary consumables to maximize your performance.
• 😀 Start the key by building Maelstrom and proccing Tempest, which will give you a 30-second window to deal damage.
• 😀 Once in the dungeon, use Earthquake immediately to refresh the Tempest buff and get a second stack.
• 😀 Be mindful of aggro when using Tempest at the start of the key to avoid accidentally pulling enemies.
• 😀 The key to success is maintaining two Tempest stacks to maximize damage output right at the start of the dungeon run.

Q & A

What is the main goal of prepping Tempest stacks before starting a Mythic Plus key?

The main goal is to ensure that the Elemental Shaman's Earthquake ability procs Tempest as soon as the Mythic Plus key begins, allowing for maximum damage output right at the start of the dungeon.

How does Tempest work for an Elemental Shaman?

Tempest is a mechanic where, every time the Elemental Shaman spends 300 Maelstrom, they proc Tempest. This mechanic is essential for boosting damage with Earthquake when it is used immediately after Tempest is triggered.

What is the purpose of casting three Elemental Blasts before starting the key?

Casting three Elemental Blasts before starting the key ensures that the Elemental Shaman has a guaranteed Tempest proc, allowing Earthquake to trigger the Tempest buff when the key begins.

What should a player do if they don’t want to keep their team waiting while prepping Tempest?

If the player doesn’t want to keep the team waiting, they can start the key with 100 Maelstrom, ensuring that the first Earthquake will proc Tempest, and then build Maelstrom during the key's progress.

Why is it important to have at least 100 Maelstrom before starting the key?

Having at least 100 Maelstrom is important because it allows the player to use Earthquake immediately after Tempest procs, refreshing the Tempest buff and enabling the Elemental Shaman to use it effectively during the key.

How does the Tempest mechanic interact with the Elemental Shaman's cooldowns?

Tempest lasts for 30 seconds, so it's important to trigger Earthquake within that time frame to get the most out of the Tempest proc. After using Earthquake, the Tempest buff is refreshed for another 30 seconds.

What happens if the Elemental Shaman accidentally pulls aggro early in the key?

Pulling aggro early can be a major issue, as the Shaman might not be prepared to handle enemy damage or control the mobs effectively. Therefore, it's essential to manage Tempest and Earthquake usage carefully to avoid this situation.

What is the significance of using a target dummy or a farmable target like a turnip?

Using a target dummy or a farmable target like a turnip helps the Elemental Shaman build Maelstrom before starting the key, ensuring that Tempest is triggered and ready to be used right away when the dungeon begins.

What should be communicated to the group when prepping Tempest stacks before a key?

The player should inform the group that they are preparing Tempest stacks and that they will hit 'ready' when they are ready to zone in. This allows the group to synchronize and avoid delays while the Shaman builds Maelstrom.

What is the role of the Frost Shock in this process?

Frost Shock is used to avoid triggering Tempest prematurely. Since Lightning Bolt can also proc Tempest, Frost Shock ensures that the Shaman doesn't accidentally trigger Tempest before the team is ready to begin the key.