Enchanters P1999

[mwatt]

I think a shaman is the more natural and easier to play choice. The ability to slow mobs, buff, do proper healing, plus the addition of another non-charmed pet make Shammy a great choice. Throw in Sow for players and pets and the duo gets even better. Beyond this there are synergies to be found in the interplay of sharing HPs and Mana. Regen is Necro crack at higher levels and the Necro can occasionally toss the shaman a sort of heal that will augment the Shaman's ability to cannibalize, not to mention simply send him mana at need.

There is indeed some overlap in dots - Shamans and Necros essentially share the same poison line, but at most Necro levels, there are other dots that are equally as good or better that can be used.