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World of warcraft shamans: guide of the totem warrior mages |
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Written by Nick Ardenshaw
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Friday, 18 July 2008 |
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While looking through a world of warcraft guide on Shamans you might end up wondering whether you are reading a medley of world of warcraft guides involving warriors, mages or any healer class. You might even confuse Shamans for Druids, for the simple reason that just like Druids, Shamans are a hybrid class capable of healing, tanking and casting.
by NickArdenshaw
While looking through a world of warcraft guide on Shamans you might end up wondering whether you are reading a medley of world of warcraft guides involving warriors, mages or any healer class. You might even confuse Shamans for Druids, for the simple reason that just like Druids, Shamans are a hybrid class capable of healing, tanking and casting.
Then you might read in forums and other online sites, that they are not as good in these abilities as the classes that specialise in them. However when you consider that Druids can heal in tree form or that they can tank as bears, or give damage when turning into a cat, remember that Shamans is able to do all of of this at the same time without the need to shape shift - though they can turn into wolves to travel faster.
The one thing that makes Shamans stand out is the fact they use totem, which when planted in nearby ground give them and fellow nearby party members various benefits while in combat. Totems and the way they are used are what makes it challenging and enjoyable to play a shaman.
There are four categories of totems : Earth, Fire, Water and Air. Each totem requires split timing decisions and a cool head to implement properly whilst engaged in tricky combat situation or in a group. Useful is also how they can use the Reincarnation spell to resurrect themselves as well as other members. This is limited to once every played hour, cut down to 40 as more talents points are assigned to that ability. This is another feature that makes them fun to play solo and very useful when in a group.
It's not just Horde that can now play Shamans. After the Burning Crusade expansion, now Dranei, the new alliance race, can also play Shaman. Arguably this is possibly one of the best classes that Draenei can choose thanks to some of the attributes they have which allows them to exploit this class to the max.
There are 3 types of Shaman specializations that players can explore upon reaching the end of game phase of wow. These are Elemental, Enhancement and Restoration abilities. The Elemental Shamans directive is to deal out high damage and in this regard they are regarded as the best choice when wanting to power level fast. The Restoration Shamans on the other hand have more refined healing abilities and will make very effective healers and back up casters in groups.
It would take a very long world of warcraft guide on Shamans to list the many other features this very versatile class possesses. They are a class that thanks to their hybrid status allow players to experience 3 classes in one allowing you to decide whether casting, tanking or healing is something you enjoy doing. In fact Shamans can do all 3 or each one as well as the more specialized classes making them, in the right hands, a class that is potentially 3 times as powerful as other classes and one that should be respected if you ever cross their path.
About the Author:
Discover killer secrets only found in this World of Warcraft Shaman Guide. Authored by elite Shaman players you will find tips you will not find anywhere else, including methods to power level your Shaman in a few days, tips for making gold that only Shamans can find, PvP power tips and a lot more. |
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