Shaman race poll

[Danth]

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

I get the feeling the race doesn't matter honestly.

I agree. The Shaman doesn't have a genuinely bad race choice; even its worst choice (Barbarian) still ranks among the better options for other classes.

I think, today, a significant consideration for a player just starting out is the massive cost of Torpor--in the 150K range and possibly climbing. There are Shaman players who level, group extensively, reach level 60, raid, then retire their Shamans to alt status without ever being able to afford Torpor. If I was starting today I'd take a long hard look at Iksars or Trolls. Without Torpor, those two have a better quality of life than the others, and Torpor isn't a sure thing for today's new player, if it ever was.

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EDIT: With respect to the Ogre racial, it's excellent for solo-based Shamans. The downside of bash resistance is how it becomes completely worthless as soon as the Shaman isn't being hit--like is the norm any time the Shaman groups with a competent tank, for example. Racial regen has the advantage of always being on and hence always providing its benefit regardless of play style.

Danth