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Originally Posted by Vexenu [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Shaman provides the Enchanter Malo, a slightly better slow, HP buffs, a pet to off-tank during charm breaks, SoW, heals/regen and Torpor at 60. These are solid additions to bring to a single Enchanter, and no one would say otherwise. But there are some weaknesses:

- Torpor comes very late at 60 and slows the charm pet you cast it on
- SoW can be had from potions
- Malo is good at reducing/delaying charm breaks, but ultimately doesn't stop them or do anything to help the Enchanter when they happen

Now consider what the Cleric brings to the table: the strongest heals in the game, including CH at level 39 for 20pp from a vendor (compare to Shaman Torpor at 60 and basically the most expensive/in-demand spell in the game), ranged stuns to greatly reduce risk during charm breaks, better HP buffs (for Enchanter and pet, increasing CH efficiency), lull/DA combo to make breaking dangerous camps much less risky (Shaman has absolutely nothing to compete with this, the Shaman strategy is just to watch the Enchanter die on a crit resist then log your infamous pocket Cleric), and rez when things really go south.

The basic idea behind Enchanter/Cleric is that charming and the Enchanter class in general are incredibly overpowered in EQ, and that adding the Cleric simply allows you to both 1) substantially reduce the risk and danger of charming, and 2) get the most mileage out of charm pets with the equally overpowered CH spell (which also, unlike Torpor, does not nerf your charm pet DPS).

The Shaman is a great solo class with a unique playstyle, and due to its sheer power and versatility it can duo well with pretty much any other class - but the simple fact is that a Cleric offers a unique skillset that dovetails better with the Enchanter (much in the same way that the Shaman dovetails better with the Monk).

Not to mention the cleric can rez when things go really bad

High Elf Cleric W/ Max CHA + Enc is God Tier duo

Shaman is pitiful compared to that