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Shaman

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Background

While many of the original shaman orcs were seduced by the lure of power, and started to turn their back on the spirits of the elements to pursue Gul'dan's new source of magic, there were a few that continued in the ancient traditional ways. The Frostwolf Clan were one of these clans that did not succumb to the promised power by the warlocks of the Shadow Council. When Thrall freed himself from human servitude, he found his tribe in the Alterac Mountains, and was the first new Shaman apprentice in a whole generation. When he became the Warchief of the Horde, he reintroduced the concept of shamanism, and the rediscovery of the orc's proud heritage was spreading in the New Horde, under his wise and honourable command. Shamans are the spiritual leaders of their tribes and clans. They communicate with spirits of the elements, have visions of the future, and guide their people through the darkest of times. Many mistake their wisdom and serenity for a pacifist nature. When challenged, though, shamans have a range of powers available for dealing with threats to the natural order." - Blizzard Entertainment

Category	Usability	Notes
Resources
Health	Yes	Shamans that focus on melee combat need most health, but even healers have use for a buffert to stay alive.
Energy	No	N/A
Mana	Yes	Shamans uses Mana for Healing and Damage. Important for both.
Rage	No	N/A
Primary statistics
Strength	Important	Important for melee Shamans. Used for damage in general. Not important for a pure healer.
Agility	Important	Important for melee Shamans. Used for increased Crit Chance and Dodge. Not important for a pure healer.
Stamina	Important	Important for melee Shamans. Used for increased Health. Healers also need some Stamina.
Intellect	Important	Important for healing Shamans and secondary also for damage Shamans. Used to increase Mana.
Spirit	Not Important	Spirit is not used by Shamans in general.
Other Bonuses	For Healing	Healing, MP5
Other Bonuses	For Damage	Attack Power, Spell Damage, Crit Rating, Spell Crit
Armor Types
Cloth	Yes	Melee Shamans don't use Cloth. Healing Shamans might.
Leather	Yes	Shamans use Leather up to lvl 40. Healing Shamans might use it after lvl 40.
Mail	Yes	Shamans learn to use Mail at lvl 40. Preferred.
Plate	No	N/A
1-Handed Melee Weapons
1-Handed Axes	Yes	N/A
Daggers	Yes	N/A
Fist Weapons	No	N/A
1-Handed Maces	Yes	N/A
1-Handed Swords	No	N/A
2-Handed Melee Weapons
2-Handed Axes	Yes	Can only be learned with Talents.
2-Handed Maces	Yes	Can only be learned with Talents.
Staves	Yes	N/A
2-Handed Swords	No	N/A
Offhand Equipment
Shields	Yes	Many Shamans that do not specialise in 2-Handed Weapons with talents use shield.
Weapons	Yes	Many Shamans that do not specialise in 2-Handed Weapons with talents use dual wielding.
Ranged Weapons
Bows	No	N/A
Crossbows	No	N/A
Guns	No	N/A
Thrown	No	N/A
Wands	No	N/A
Class Specific
Idol	No	N/A
Libram	No	N/A
Totem	Yes	Used in "Ranged" slot. Found after lvl 50.

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Shaman

From WoW: IncGamers World of Warcraft Wiki

Contents

Background

Introduction

Which Races Can Be a Class?

Alliance

Draenei

Horde

Orcs

Troll

Tauren

Resources

Abilities

List of All Shaman Skills

Unconfirmed Spells and Talents in Wrath of the Lich King

Specialisation

Healer - Restoration

Important Healing Talents

Important Healing Stats

Damage - Enhancement & Elemental

Important Damage Talents

Important Damage Stats

Essential Quests

All Shaman Quests

Gaining Earth Totem (lvl 4)

Gaining Fire Totem (lvl 10)

Gaining Water Totem (lvl 20)

Gaining Air Totem (lvl 30)

Endgame Roles

2.1.3

Mainly Elemental Specc

Mainly Enhancement Specc

Mainly Restoration Specc

Starting Statistics

Further Class Reading and Resouces