For a Shaman who wants to melee level, do I need to be Ogre/Troll?

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

Final note, a 3:1 ratio weapon would be exceptionally good for classic era. A 20's Shaman in pre-expansion equipment would realistically be using something in the 6/27 to 6/30 range, maybe a 9/35 cold iron morning star or 8/31 ebon war spear if he bought something. Darksea harpoon was far too rare and expensive for self-funded lowbies to practically obtain. Kunark was when you started to see more weapons in the 3:1 range at prices low level players could realistically afford like beetle stinger or slime coated harpoon. Point being: Shaman melee damage output in era-appropriate equipment stinks due to poor weapons, low damage tables, and lack of double attack. With later-era equipment they can do okay for awhile. I think we're all in agreement here so let's not get bogged down arguing over minutiae.

Staff of the Observers (12/35) is another one to keep an eye out for if you want to melee on a classic server.

This thread is making me feel nostalgia for my live shaman and the Velium Brawl Stick he was gifted in the 30s or 40s. I didn't move my damage spells to the back of the book, but it sure was worth it to turn on auto attack when I was in melee range.