Is Shaman the BEST all-around class in the game?

[Duik]

World first, as at posting time 2:38pm aussie time now is 3:20pm DSM has NOT edited that post.

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[Troxx]

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[sajbert]

Depends on how u define all-round class.

Shaman can melee, heal, buff, nuke, debuff, dot and has a pet. Depending on your parameters maybe a Druid could reach that level of diversity. Bard can also arguably come close.

As far as power go a geared 60-shaman is considered one of the best small-group and solo classes.

So yeah, shaman is it then.

However, shaman is not a strong starting class IMO.

[Toxigen]

enc > shaman > bard

[Keebz]

Since OP specifically asked for some hate, let me say shamans might be the most tedious class in the game. Here, try the simulator https://www.cs.mun.ca/~dchurchill/eq/shaman/
Are we having fun yet?

But as for best all around class, they are definitely versatile, but I'd say ench, necro, bard, and even druid are up there as well. If you want a buff bot, however, look no further. Shaman is #1.

[PatChapp]

Not just buff bots,they get to die slowing too.
And then redoing a bunch of agi buffs on necros

[Ripqozko]

Go to one hot raid as the lone shaman, you will delete your char and start new.

[zelld52]

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

Go to one hot raid as the lone shaman, you will delete your char and start new.

i parsed my actions in HoT.


55% of casts were cannibalize 4
10% of casts were torpor
10% of casts were slow
5% malo
20% buffs

[Ripqozko]

Originally Posted by zelld52 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

i parsed my actions in HoT.


55% of casts were cannibalize 4
10% of casts were torpor
10% of casts were slow
5% malo
20% buffs

sounds terrible, were you the only shm?

[Troxx]

Originally Posted by zelld52 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

i parsed my actions in HoT.


55% of casts were cannibalize 4
10% of casts were torpor
10% of casts were slow
5% malo
20% buffs

Sounds about right.

On a medium sized or higher raid it can get really tedious. The more melee there are and the fewer shamans there are … it can get rough.