New Shaman

[syahn9988]

First Shaman ever, went for iksar as they are the supreme race.
Considering that I don't have high lvl alts to twink it out, looking for recommendations for cheap weapons? Things to look out for in EC and such. Much thanks, such appreciate.

[Yumyums Inmahtumtums]

Head to KC and pick yourself up some rotting Jarsath Armor. May take a while but excellent nodrop gear.

55hp 5ac rings second best bang for your buck.

In terms of weps, can get a smouldering brand (9/22) for like 400p. Poison wind censor is a great shaman wep but runs much higher (round 1.5k)

[lecompte]

Excellent advice going for those rots! Only thing I would consider changing is: instead of smoldering brand, it is an option to go for Springwood club cause it has a bit of Wisdom.... DPS stats aren't QUITE as good tho, 8/24?

[Potus]

Any Iksar Shaman should camp the Iksar Berserker Club. Great exp and tons of bonechips down in Kurns, and the weapon is fantastic for shaman.

[Sinaz]

I bought a Springwood club for around 130pp and a full set of banded for 90pp. Did me very well from lvls 10- 30.

[syahn9988]

Some great advice here, surprisingly good armor/weapon drops in Kunark - thanks a bunch!

[Swish]

I had a springwood club on my cleric until he got his epic, would recommend :)

Agree on the HP rings too, you'll have a good time... the only limit to an iksar shaman is not being able to make alchemy potions without having a mule buy the ingredients in North Ro for you. That aside, fun as hell ;)

[Yumyums Inmahtumtums]

Yeah I completely forgot about spring wood club! Had one for like 40 levels too. Beetle stinger is also a great starter wep (8/23 iirc)

[Malone88]

Beetle stinger is also a great starter wep (8/23 iirc)

I grabbed one of these for my shaman. Can stick it in your range slot later on when
you upgrade your weapon (or want to use a different weapon).

[syahn9988]

Beetle stinger looks amazing. Regarding travelling to KC to pick up some rotting Jarseth armor - is it feasible to attempt this at a low level 1-5ish? It seems like a pretty high level zone

[Yumyums Inmahtumtums]

Beetle stinger looks amazing. Regarding travelling to KC to pick up some rotting Jarseth armor - is it feasible to attempt this at a low level 1-5ish? It seems like a pretty high level zone

You won't be able to fight your way down, that's for sure. KC is super popular 50-55 so try to go there during prime time. Chances are you'll be able to run ALMOST freely since nothing will be up.

[syahn9988]

took your advice and ran my lvl 2 Shaman from FoB all the way to dreadlands, dodging high lvl monsters - no buffs no gear and I didn't die once! Nerve wrecking though. Dodging creeps in Dreadlands to head towards KC was especially tricky, but the entrance was guarded! Didn't get to scavenge at all, what a thrill though!

[Yumyums Inmahtumtums]

took your advice and ran my lvl 2 Shaman from FoB all the way to dreadlands, dodging high lvl monsters - no buffs no gear and I didn't die once! Nerve wrecking though. Dodging creeps in Dreadlands to head towards KC was especially tricky, but the entrance was guarded! Didn't get to scavenge at all, what a thrill though!

That's awesome. Should have streamed it with a camera on your face so the p99 community could enjoy your stress. Ultralols if you died!!!!!

[syahn9988]

I done it! I looted 3-4 pieces of Jarseth armor in KC with my level 2 Shaman! Looks absolutely awesome! I really should have made a video so that fellow iksars can see how to do it. In the end it took some really kind higher level people to help me get access safely, clearing KC ent and guiding me around to areas where the armor dropped. Big shout out to Shadowsmage, who went as far to get me rezzed after I died and got taken back to FoB! I got a free port to Emerald Jungles afterwards, currently making my way back to FoB. This is by far my favorite moment in EQ so far ha