Shaman Math

[Dogkota]

WIS is by far the most important stat you need to work on until you have 200. The reason HP or Mana (or both) gear becomes more important after that is because there are greatly diminishing returns on Wisdom after you breach the soft cap of 200. My Shaman is currently operating with 201wis, but I have a number of +hp and +mana items that increase my stats well beyond what wisdom items would.

For instance I'm using Ivandyr's Hoop (6wis, 6hp) in one ear and Golden Black Sapphire Earring (25hp 35 mana) in the other. I have a 6wis ring and a 5/55 ring. I'm using Platinum Dragon Totem (30hp, 50mana) with Pearl Kedge Totem (18wis).

Mana and having a minimum of 200wis are far more important to a Shaman than having a huge pool of health from which to cannibalize.