The Shaman
Available Races: Orc , Tauren , Troll
Shamans are the spiritual leaders of their tribes and clans. They communicate with spirits, 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.
The Shaman is a Horde-only, versatile spellcaster. Armed with the ability to harness lightning (Lightning Bolt, Lightning Shield) and other offensive magic (Earthquake), combined with the ability to buff and heal (Restoration), the Shaman is a powerful class indeed. As the only spellcaster besides the Hunter that has the opportunity to wear armor higher than leather (mail armor at level 40), the Shaman can also survive well in melee combat.
The trademark of the Shaman class is its totems. Totems are small stationary objects that can be summoned at the feet of the Shaman and provide a positive or negative effect on targets within range. Totems like the Stoneskin Totem or Strength of the Earth Totem provide buffs or heals to the Shaman and his or her nearby group members, while totems such as the Searing Totem or Fire Nova Totem do damage to nearby enemies. Totems last only a short time, generally between 15 seconds and 2 minutes, but can be used anywhere to provide aid to the Shaman and his or her group. |
