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Originally Posted by kjs86z
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a whole lot of words for:
ogre for end game solo
barb/iksar for fashion
troll for everything else
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I agree lol. However, having a detailed debate is for people who disagree with statements this succinct. You cannot fight "Troll is the best!" with "Ogre is the best!". That ends up being very circular. Also, "troll for everything else" isn't really true, as FSI can still work quite well in group/raid situations. I think a better summary would be:
"Ogre for end game solo.
Barbarian for fashion and guild bots.
Iksar for being the least common shaman race (fashion and cool points).
Troll for the best solo/duo leveling experience."
EDIT: This is again why I rate Ogres the best. One of the most enticing factors to consider when rolling a Shaman is their ability to do well in all scenarios: Soloing, Duoing, Grouping, and Raiding. This flexibility means most people should ensure their solo capabilities are at peak performance, because Shamans already do very well in all scenarios. However, soloing is still the most challenging of these scenarios, because Shamans have a much harder time dealing with multiple mobs simultaneously. Having even one extra person playing with you increases a Shaman's capabilities by a large margin, including their ability to deal with multiple mobs.
This is why Trolls/Ogres are always at the top of the list. Trolls have the best solo capability Pre-Torpor, while Ogres have the best solo capability Post-Torpor. This is why Iksars are generally rated the worst, because Jaundiced Bone Bracer is a very important soloing tool. It is very useful Pre-Torpor when you are trying to reach level 60, and it can still be used effectively Post-Torpor. When it comes to the Diety Necklaces, they are good leveling tools, but lose a lot of efficacy once you get to 60 and acquire Torpor. I honestly wish the Innoruuk Necklace had a better snare, or there were high priority targets to use the Cazic Thule Necklaces on. That would actually give Shamans some ways to break the mold of their class restrictions, and make the racial debate more spicy.