Level 19 Shaman solo advise

[Linfang]

I'm new to the Shaman world (Green Server) and have read it's a long road to 24 before I can canni so I wanted to verify some things since previous posts I've read are from last year about soloing, root rot, jousting etc. FYI I solo and group 50/50.


1. Buffs: In have sow, turtle skin and spirit strength.
- Is that enough or should I also add spirit of cat to get more agility/ac?

2. Does Affliction and Infectious Cloud stack?
- I have read that they are both diseases but two separate types and indeed stack. If they do stack do you recommend pulling with IC, root, AF, TB, sit?

3. I have a Gloomwater Harpoon and a Charred Guardian Shield. Am I missing out not having a 2 hand blunt weapon and perhaps invest in one? I have the funds for a Gatorsmash Maul I just have to find one for sale. Or do I just stick to root/rot because I like the stats on my current gear and paid a good Amount of cash for them.

4. Does the dot damage ticks go down of the target is moving?

Any other tips or input. Thanks!