Wait for Kunark or Roll Troll

[Docseverin]

So, I want to play a Shaman. Should I wait for Kunark to hit or just roll Troll? I want the Regen factor to assist with Canni.

[stebbins99]

Troll has a few advantages over Iksar and one disadvantage:

Regen = same on both races, so that's a wash

Troll = better innate states, has racial slam/bash, can use JBB
Iksar = cannot use JBB, no racial slam/bash, but can fit into dungeons without shrink

[magnetaress]

Flip a coin :D

[Videri]

Some reasons for and against, off the top of my head. I'm not a shaman player, btw.

Roll Troll:
• Probably level to 50 before Kunark opens
• More Stamina and Strength

Iksar master race:
• Start with a big wave of other level 1 Iksar on Kunark opening day (is this a pro or a con for you?)
• AC bonus fwiw
• More Wisdom
• Can't wear certain pieces of gear, including Jaundiced Bone Bracer which some people swear by but others say is meh

[douglas1999]

JBB really does come in so handy in many situations. Also, Iksar can never get a guise and everyone knows DE shamans are fashionquest as hell especially if you roll female!

[toonTerra]

if you want to play a shaman, you want to play. not wait. just go for it as a troll imho. can always make a second shaman if you love shaman and love iksar!

[Docseverin]

Thanks for all the replies! See everyone in game!

[Visual]

Flip a coin :D

You know the thing about chaos, it's fair

[Cen]

Troll: Slam, Snare, Regen, JBB
Iksar: AC, Regen

[Erati]

tail = fail

[Absolus]

Also roll Innoruuk if troll for clicky necklace

[Swish]

Iksar shaman is the only iksar I wouldn't consider, mainly due to starting stats. Still possible and there were a few good ones but not having access to some items in Kunark is a big letdown imo :p

[BlackBellamy]

When I played my Iksar Shaman on live back in the day I had a great time and there was no functional difference between that and other races.

Among min-maxers though the consensus was clear; if you wanted to be taken seriously you were an Ogre.