World of Warcraft Shaman Secrets
April 9, 2008 – 12:38 amWhen you write a World of Warcraft Guide on Shamans you could just as well take out a world of warcraft guide about warriors, mages or anyone of the healing classes. In fact you could probably make the mistake of confusing Shamans for Druids due to the fact that like Druids Shamans too are a hybrid class that is able to tank heal or cast. However you might be told that they do not perhaps perform these abilities as well as specialist classes tank classes like warriors, or healing classes like priests or a caster class like Mages. There might be a case for thinking that but consider this: the Druid can heal in tree form it can tank if in the form of a bear, give damage when turning into a cat. The Shamans is able to do all of those - at the same time! This is where their real power manifests itself whether played as a solo class or with a group.
The one thing that really identifies the Shamans is the totems they use which when planted on the ground give them and members of their group various benefits such as additional firepower and healing when combating. It’s the use of totems and how to effectively use them which makes playing a Shaman the challenging experience that it is. Totems are split in 4 types: Air, Earth, Fire, and Water requiring split second decision and sound judgement when used in tricky combat situations or group play. Shamans can also both resurrect themselves using “Reincarnation” as well as others in their group for every hour of played time; this can also be reduced to 40 minutes as they assign more talent points to that ability. Another great asset to any group and a great ability to have if you solo.
Thanks to the Burning Crusade expansion Shamans is no longer restricted as being a Horde only class. Now the new Alliance race the Draenei, can also play as Shaman which, of all the classes that they have at their disposa,l is one of the best for them to pick thanks to attributes that are unique to this race which makes this class an ideal choice for them.
Upon reaching level 70, you can specialize your Shammy as either an Elemental, Enhancement or Restoration Shaman. Each of these trees has their own unique abilities. For the Elemental tree, the focus is on abilities for high damage casting and this is the best choice if you want to power level fast. On the other hand the restoration tree focused Shamans will possess more effective healing abilities making them later in the game useful back up casters and healers
This condensed world of warcraft guide on shamans only touches the surface as this is a multi talented and complex class to master. It’s a class that is described as jack of all trades and master of none. But this is what makes them fascinating to play, because as you play it you will be able to determine whether you enjoy casting, tanking or healing. And make no mistake, Shamans cab indeed master of all of these abilities as well as any of the more specialized classes making them more expert of all trades and the jack of none.
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