Shaman Class

Spiritual guides who call on the elements and the ancestors to aid their allies. Shamans plant totems to empower their group, then heal, cast or fight in melee as the moment demands. A versatile, support-minded playstyle that rewards good preparation and awareness of the fight.

• DPS
• Healer
• Melee
• Ranged
• No pet

Shape of the class

Strengths at a glance

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• Solo leveling 7

  Mail armour, self-healing and a mix of melee and spells make levelling smooth and safe, with good damage once totems are set up.

• Dungeons & groups 9

  Totems give powerful buffs to the whole group, and Shamans can heal or deal damage as needed.

• Raiding 8

  Group-wide totems and strong healing make Shamans valued, though raids only have room for a few.

• PvP 6

  Burst damage and totems are strong, but the class depends on good timing and setup to get the most from them.

• Farming 6

  Solid sustain and some area damage, but no pet to tank and slower kills than the best farmers.

• Gold efficiency 6

  Totems and weapon buffs are cheap, but mana upkeep and gear for several specs add cost.

• Ease of play 6

  Totems and a hybrid toolkit give Shamans more to manage than simpler classes.

• Survivability 6

  Mail armour, a shield and self-healing help, but Shamans lack strong emergency defences.

• Mobility 6

  A fast travel form and strong slows help, but totems tie you to the fight.

• Profession_synergy 5

  Gathering and Alchemy support potions and gear, but there is no class-specific bonus.

• Strong group utility
• Strong raid demand