Starting as an Iksar - Bad Idea?

[Messianic]

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

DOH! Im afraid you dont know anythign about shaman class...

Lol, i'm afraid you don't know anything about him.

[edgrubermn]

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

Not really, no. Iksar is possibly the worst race choice for a shaman.

Have to disagree... but then again, things are much much different when you're talking about only Kunark. Iksar make great shaman (their stats lean more for caster type than tanker types), but the advice about the ogre is actually pretty good... since mobs are mis characterized on this server and everything under the sun stuns after level 5 or so, it's actually a huge advantage to not get stunned if you're soloing.

If you plan on spending a lot of time in Kunark/Velious (when released) then faction isn't really an issue. Velious made things much easier for iksar since the factions there were all pretty much the same for everyone.

Not being able to use the current high teir shaman armor might be a deal breaker for you though. Iksar do get a set, but it's level 25ish, so not nearly on par with Jaundiced at all.

[Lulz Sect]

yes

[Skekekke]

Binding shouldn't be too much of a worry, level 12 isn't that hard to achieve. As for JBB, meh... 8 second cast time for a 263dmg nuke /woo *twirl finger*

Iksars are bamf and I'm a sucker for AC and regen.

However, keep in mind exp penalties if you're just starting out, do you really want to be hindered by exp penalties?

Depends on what you plan on doing end game, raiding or soloing or grouping.

[Darian]

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

As for JBB, meh... 8 second cast time for a 263dmg nuke that doesn't cost mana

ftfy

[Zenlina]

Everyone also overlooked the massive XP pen that iksar get, so if u want to be left out of group alot too cos' you giving everyone else a xp drop too then go iksar by all means... [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[funhorroryes]

why do people keep making these posts

[Jalir]

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

why do people keep making these posts

Point me in the direction of a page of people's opinions similar to what I was asking for, so maybe others won't have to. If you can't, that's cool too, though you could refrain from being a dick. (or maybe not, judging by the majority of your posts.)

To everyone else, thanks for the help.

[mwatt]

The inability to bank is a pain. The exp penalty also might bother you. The banking thing is eased if you go Troll instead of Iksar, and you still get innate regen.

[FoxxHound]

Iksar is my favorite race too, and I have a sham.
Though I wouldn't suggest it. Leveling is slow + most don't want you in their group!