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World of warcraft shamans: guide of the totem warrior mages

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While looking through a world of warcraft guide on Shamans you might end up wondering whether you are reading a medley of world of warcraft guides involving warriors, mages or any healer class. You might even confuse Shamans for Druids, for the simple reason that just like Druids, Shamans are a hybrid class capable of healing, tanking and casting.

After that you might have a look around forums and other sites for world of warcraft shaman guides that tell you that they are no that great at any of these abilities compared to other classes that are more specialized in them. Never the less consider that Druids can only heal while in tree from or deal out damage in car form and tank as bears but never all at once which is what the Shaman can do without needing to take on a form to help him or her do it. In fact, the only shape shifting Shamans do is to turn into wolves to travel faster.

There is one feature that makes the world of warcraft Shaman stand out, and this is their use of totems which when planted into nearby ground gives them and fellow members various benefits such as healing and aid in fighting opponents. It's the use of these totems which is what makes playing a Shaman a challenging experience.

There are four types: Earth, Fire, Water and Air and each require split second decision and sound judgement when used in tricky combat situations or group play. Shammys can also resurrect themselves with the Reincarnation spell and other members in their group every hour of played time which can also be reduced to forty minutes as more talents are assigned to that ability. This adds to the list of abilities that make them an asset in a group and great to have if you play solo.

Thanks to the Burning Crusade expansion Shamans is no longer restricted as being a Horde only class. The Dranei race in the Alliance faction can also play Shaman, and of all the classes for them to choose this is arguably the best one for them to choose thanks to various attributes unique to this new race.

There are 3 types of Shaman specializations that players can explore upon reaching the end of game phase of wow. These are Elemental, Enhancement and Restoration abilities. The Elemental Shamans directive is to deal out high damage and in this regard they are regarded as the best choice when wanting to power level fast. The Restoration Shamans on the other hand have more refined healing abilities and will make very effective healers and back up casters in groups.

This small world of warcraft guide on shamans barely scratches the surface to give you an idea of how complex and multi talented this wow class is. It's the very fact that they are jack of all trades and master of none that makes them a class to consider because as you play it you will be able to determine whether you enjoy casting, tanking or healing. But be under no illusion, Shamans can indeed master of these talents and skills just as proficiently as any of the classes that are more specialized in them, making them expert of all of these abilities and definitely the jack of none. And find out at your peril if you belong to a class that thinks this. Shamans are quite simply no pushovers.

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Discover the full scoop on this elite WoW class with the: World of Warcraft Shaman Guide. Written by very experienced Shaman players, it's full of information including how to power level 1-70 in mere days, the top tips for Shamans to make gold in wow, PvP play and much more.

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