WotLK Is a shaman's dps really that bad?

[faxxy15]

Hello,

Somewhere I read that "shamans can fulfill most roles but can't do them very good". So I'm wondering about rolling a ele shaman or an ench. shaman. What I fear is will my dps be bad? Not just at lvl 80, but earlier lvls also. Thanks.

EDIT: and are they really bad at PVP?

[Cytolysis]

They are not bad, they are just not meant to top the dps meters. We are a support class, don't forget that. The good thing about wotlk is that we are the only ones with Bloodlust. Every raids needs a shaman whether they like it or not.

In PvP, Thundercleave and Turbo Cleave are one of the more dangerous wotlk comps out there.

On a side note, please don't say 'enchantment' shaman :).

[faxxy15]

What if I got to choose between Druid and Shaman? Who's better for individual PvP and raiding?

[Jakkre]

What if I got to choose between Druid and Shaman? Who's better for individual PvP and raiding?

Its very hard to say which one is better because they are equal.

If u enjoy to do bgs and care about the damage statistic u can play moonkin or ele shami.
They are both great damage dealer and always under the top places in the damage statistic.

if u wanna do arena feral and enhance are pretty equal.
the ele shami is more common in arena than a moonkin because he is easier to play but moonkin can also do well.

In the end there is no stronger class for PvP.
Wotlk is so balanced that u can play every class.

I would play whatevere u prefer.... playing a class just because its stronger is stupid anyway...

[faxxy15]

Whenever I duel a druid I get beaten because I can't cast any spells (we were both low lvls) and he just transforms into one of his animal forms and beats me up. What can I do? Or are druids just better at pvp?

[Cytolysis]

As ele you won't beat a feral. He can shapeshift out of your roots, dash back after thunderstorm, you can't hex him. There's nothing to do.

1v1 is not balanced, don't draw conclusions based on it.

[faxxy15]

do you think I can lvl up solo?

[GanjalfGreen]

Hello there,

Everyone can Lvl-up solo :)

Regards, Morphy

[faxxy15]

I'm like torn between a shaman and a druid..who's like better in PVP and PVM? 2v2? 5v5? raids/dungeons? more fun to play with?

[Jakkre]

I'm like torn between a shaman and a druid..who's like better in PVP and PVM? 2v2? 5v5? raids/dungeons? more fun to play with?

They are both equal in pvp and pve.
Just play what u enjoy more.

[Aradash]

more fun is shaman for sure, totems, ~random skill rotation + pretty decent dps in end game 24-28k dbs 25m - i strongly believe i couldl pull even more with 2x havoc's HC ;)
i mean enh shaman ofc

resto most important talent [ 80% more chance to trigger earthliving] does not work
and ele shaman rotation is basicaly 1 button, cause u pull more dps with pure lb than with lb/flame/frost/lava combination - LOL

[Rexarjr]

Hello,

Somewhere I read that "shamans can fulfill most roles but can't do them very good". So I'm wondering about rolling a ele shaman or an ench. shaman. What I fear is will my dps be bad? Not just at lvl 80, but earlier lvls also. Thanks.

EDIT: and are they really bad at PVP?

Read my post

[Audioslave]

In PvP, Thundercleave and Turbo Cleave are one of the more dangerous wotlk comps out there.

You forgot lsp-d!!!Most op comp in 3.3.5!!!