Shamans are hybrid characters with a focus on offense. However, Shamans are
competent healers and excellent party buffers with some very good utility. In
PvP, Shamans are one of the most feared classes as they have very high burst
damage, but substantially lower sustained damage.
The most unique aspect of the Shaman is totems. Totems may be placed to provide
party buffs or extra damage for the Shaman. The Totems are stationary and vary
greatly in purpose and function, but are highly useful. Totems have four different
elements: Earth, Fire, Air, and Water. Only one Totem of each type may be placed
at any one time, but all have their uses and most of them are very important
to the functioning of the Shaman.
Another unique skill of the Shaman is Reincarnation. Reincarnation allows the
Shaman to self-resurrect once every hour. This provides the Shaman with an extra
bonus in a situation where the group dies deep into an instance by allowing
the Shaman to Reincarnate and resurrect the other members of the party.
Shamans also gain Weapon buffs unique to their weapons. These Weapon buffs
have various effects ranging from extra attack power to extra attacks. However,
these buffs will only be used if the Shaman is engaged in melee combat with
an opponent and the buffs cannot be shared with any of the party members.
Shamans have 3 talent trees that shape the path they take through PvP and PvE.
Elemental Shamans gain more firepower for their magic skills and a higher critical
rate for these skills as well. Enhancement Shamans focus more on the melee side
of combat and increase their productiveness in melee combat. Finally, Restoration
Shamans increase their ability to support a party with totems and large heals.
Earth Shock
Instant damaging shock also interrupts spell casting
Fire Shock
Instant damaging shock that also has a DoT
Frost Shock
Instant damaging shock that also has a snare.
Lightning Bolt
Long range damage spell
Lightning Shield
Shield that deals damage to attackers.
Reincarnation
Resurrect yourself with 20% health and mana
Ghost Wolf
Turns the player into a wolf, increasing speed by 40%
