shaman duo

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Shamans = a hell of a class. Superb solo ability. Amazing group utility (2-6 players). Easy to primary heal on at all levels, better even at 60. They have a pet which adds some dps and can tank/offtank in a pinch. They can SUPPLEMENT killing/dps with mana free clickies, burstyish dots, and even longer dots on high hp mobs. Yes they can root an add and toss some clicks - it IS helpful.

They are so great at so many things. I know. Mine is 60.

What they aren’t good at is dedicated dps. If they go absolutely apeshit casting dots/nukes and clicks along with their pet all while furiously canni-ing and self healing they are the rough equivalent of a level 50-51 Ranger in EC gear at 60 with torpor.

Again, no shaman hate. They are absolutely amazing.

They just aren’t dps.

For sustained dps they’re really only more effective than clerics, Druids/wizards (mana regen woes), and meleeing bards. If the group they are in needs a lot of utility uptime (buffs, slows, heals, cc) .. their dps is in the shitter - well below bards.

Hell, I probably have put out more damage on my cleric in some groups using extra mana to nuke in a high activity group where the shaman is juggling the job they do best. Complete heal need is infrequent and efficient … as are undead nukes.