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Originally Posted by Dogz_SS
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Imagine thinking Shaman is a better damage dealing class than magician.
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Imagine looking at DPS data on a video game, then flying into a rage and posting insults/memes for 200+ posts
[You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] That isn't directed at you specifically, but others such as Troxx.
As I have always said, from levels 1-59 Mage will deal more damage than a Shaman consistently due to the Shaman not having Torpor.
Current data shows a level 60 Mage's average DPS is around 80.
A Torpor Shaman can output 55 DPS during chain pulls, and 84 DPS anytime they can root/rot 2 mobs with Epic DoT and Bane. They could do this with summoning mobs too, you just have the pet and yourself tank the mobs with slow.
So yes, Shaman can indeed keep up with mage DPS depending on the situation, and Mage DPS is about 28 DPS higher than a Shaman in situations without root/rot. At level 60, 28 DPS is basically never worth it. If you are chain pulling mobs in Sebilis at 60 for XP, the Shaman can root/rot, so you aren't losing any DPS there. If you are killing Ixiblat Fer for a chance at Cloak of Flames, the 30 second faster kill speed doesn't matter. You want the better Slow/Malo from the Shaman to guarantee you win the fight.
EDIT: At 55+ a Shaman can do 45 DPS with JBB and Spirit of the Howler hehe, no mana spent, no Torpor needed. This level 56 Mage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhm9K-ePJAk is doing around 50 DPS with damage shield. So actually even before Torpor a Shaman can give Mages a run for their money.