A look at a non-raid geared shaman in Velious

[koros]

IF the ac actually does something, then iksar shaman are actually the strongest at soloing hard hitting mobs of any race shaman.

[Lune]

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

What is the net benefit of iksar bonus AC when the mob is slowed anyway?

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[Ele]

lol

[Itap]

Shaman mobs are so overpowered on this server

[Alarti0001]

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

My bonus iksar AC makes up for, what wearing one additional piece of armor? Negates your hits by what, maybe an additional 3-5%? (Just saying numbers for the sake of illustration).

Is that worth not being able to JBB? Is it worth not being able to back yourself up against a wall and avoid being stunned?

It is for me, because I love iksar. But if my goal were to be a min/max solo God, I don't think I would have made the choice I did.

Like i said it depends what you're fighting. I'd take Iksar on Raids, and some of the tougher solo mobs, and Trolls on the exp and item farm trash.

[Daldolma]

Ogre for toughest solos, Troll for grind camps/extra long fights/duos.

You're welcome, now you can stop being wrong.

[Alarti0001]

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

Ogre for toughest solos, Troll for grind camps/extra long fights/duos.

You're welcome, now you can stop being wrong.

LOL...! WRONG The stun immunity is severely over-rated as you can still be interrupted from melee push. As an ogre you are still going to want to corner yourself if being melee'd, our outdistance a target. Not to mention what EQ considers "the front" can be severely limiting.

[Aaron]

Originally Posted by Alarti0001 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

LOL...! WRONG The stun immunity is severely over-rated as you can still be interrupted from melee push. As an ogre you are still going to want to corner yourself if being melee'd, our outdistance a target. Not to mention what EQ considers "the front" can be severely limiting.

I've tried explaining this to people many times. Ogre frontal stun immunity isn't all that great for a shaman. Much more necessary on a tank.

[Rheaume]

Great post!
I will print and refer to it often.
Thank you

[DrKvothe]

If Lodi shield isn't an upgrade for hiero, is it an upgrade for sarnak battle shield? You're losing 2 ac and 40 hp (stam unimportant, since you're presumably capped when buffed) for a gain of 10 wis (120 mana at 60), 10 fire/cold res, and worn enduring breath (*shrug*).