Picking your race is just as important as picking your class. While the race you pick will not affect your performance as all races are fairly equal, who really wants to stare at something they find repulsive for any amount of time?
The Shaman class compared to other classes does not leave you much room for race diversity. There are very few races that can currently be Shamans, especially if you decide to play Alliance. You should be able to find something that suitscoffee mugs ,led lights;your fancy though. Keep in mind with the release of Cataclysm Blizzard will be allowing two more races to be Shamans, the Goblin and the Dwarf. Below is a list of the benefits you will gain from each available race:
Alliance
Draenei (Burning Crusade): Draenei have the ability to cast Gift of the Naaru, which allows the player to heal themselves. They are also provided with natural Shadow resistance, an increased chance to hit with all spells and attacks that is shared with the Draenei’s party members. Draenei also have the Gemcutting skill, increasing their Jewelcrafting skill by 5.
Horde
Orc: Orcs come with some powerful racial abilities including, Blood Fury which increases melee attack power, Command which increases damage dealt by all pets, Dodge which increases your chance to dodge enemy melee attacks, and Axe Specialization.
Troll: Trolls get the ability to Regenerate, which increases their overall health regeneration rate, and they also have the Berserking skill which increases attack and casting speed by 20% for 10 seconds. Trolls also naturally have Beast Slaying, Bow Specialization, and Throwing Specialization. Finally Trolls can do Da Voodoo Shuffle which reduces the duration of all movement impairing effects by 15%. Very handy in PvP.
Tauren: Taurens are one with the land and as such they have Cultivation which increases their Herbalism skill. They also have a natural Nature Resistance, and Endurance which increases their base health. Finally Taurens can perform. a War Stomp which stuns up to 5 nearby enemies for 2 seconds.
Choosing your Professions
Each profession in the World of Warcraft brings various bonuses with it. Choosing the right ones for your class is very important as it can increase your damage or healing output. Below is a list of the professions that are suitable for the Shaman class. Choose wisely!
Alchemy
Mixology increases the effect and duration when any flask or elixir a player is able to make is used. Also depending on what path you choose to takecheap wow gold ,nfl jerseys;allows you to proc extra flasks, pots, or transmutes. A good choice since every player uses flasks.
Jewelcrafting
Provides powerful gems only available to Jewelcrafters.
Blacksmithing
Provides an outstanding bonus as it allows you to socket your gloves and bracers with a gem slot. Those two extra sockets can be used for any gem you choose and can really give you that extra edge.
Leatherworking
Not only can you make yourself some nice gear once you level it, but it provides the player with Fur Lining which can be added to your bracers. This enchant takes the place of the normal enchant you would get from an Enchanter and is far more powerful.
Inscription
Able to produce shoulder enchants known as Master’s Inscriptions. It’s almost worth it to be a scribe just so you don’t have to grind the Sons of Hodir reputation. The Master’s Inscriptions are slightly better than the universally available versions.
Mana
Shamans rely on something known as Mana to cast their spells. It can be replenished by drinking,potions, or just waiting. It regenerates based on spirit and does not regenerate during casting.
Learning to best use your Mana will be key in defeating enemies as a Shaman. If you use too much then you'll spend more time regenerating. If you try to use too little then you may find you are sacrificing more health to use less mana. Remember though, it's easier to sit down and drink then walk back to your corpse!
Certain totems can be used to regenerate mana. Rely on these when you need to regenerate mana in combat.
Totems
Totems are very unique to the Shaman class. They are the only class that can use totems and are extremely useful. Totems are spells obtained through quests that can summon a “totem” on the ground that does a certain effect.
There are many different totems and each one has a different effect. There are over 25 different ones! Learning when and where to use any totem will determine how good a Shaman really is.
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Important Stats
Since the Shaman can melee, be an offensive caster, or heal, the stat choice depends on which of these three you choose to play. Enhancement Shaman will focus on typical melee stats,cheap ugg boots, Elemental Shaman will focus on more casterugg boots like stats, while Shaman who choose to spec into the Restoration tree will be looking for stats that enhance their healing abilities. No matter how you choose to play your Shaman choosing the right stats for that spec is all important.
