Shaman
Enhancement
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Shaman Enhancement
Strengths
- Sturdiness: according to Blizzard, the Shaman is one of the sturdiest classes, thanks to its mail armor and shield.
- StormstrikeEnhancement · Row 4 · 1 rankInstant · 8 sec cooldown · Duration 12 secInstantly strikes for normal weapon damage and increases the damage of your next Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning or Earth Shock on the target by 20% for 12 seconds.: available after investing 16 points, it recharges in 8 seconds and empowers the next Lightning Bolt2.5 sec castCasts a bolt of lightning at the target, dealing Nature damage., Chain Lightning2 sec cast · 6 sec cooldownHurls a lightning bolt that hits the enemy then jumps to other nearby enemies, 3 targets in total; each jump deals less damage. Learned at level 32. or Earth ShockInstant · 6 sec cooldownInstantly shocks the target, dealing Nature damage; interrupts spellcasting and prevents spells of that school from being cast for 2 seconds. Causes a high amount of threat..
- Defense: AnticipationEnhancement · Row 3 · 3 ranksIncreases your dodge chance by 2% / 4% / 6%. increases dodge chance, and Spirit WeaponsEnhancement · Row 5 · 1 rankGives you a chance to parry enemy melee attacks. Reduces the threat of your attacks by 30% without Rockbiter Weapon, and increases it by 30% with Rockbiter Weapon. helps manage threat.
- Useful Intellect: Mental DexterityEnhancement · Row 2 · 3 ranksIncreases your attack power by an amount equal to 33% / 66% / 100% of your Intellect. turns Intellect into attack power.
- Versatility: according to Blizzard, the Enhancement Shaman can briefly tank in a small group.
Weaknesses
- Limited crowd control: according to Blizzard, the Shaman lacks effective crowd control and relies on allies for it.
- Advanced talents out of reach: Maelstrom WeaponEnhancement · Row 6 · 5 ranksDuration 30 secYour melee attacks can grant Maelstrom Weapon up to 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 times per minute. Each application reduces the cast time and mana cost of your next Lightning Bolt by 20%, stacking up to 5 times. Lasts 30 seconds. (26 points) and Rage of the FarseerEnhancement · Row 7 · 1 rankInstant · 3 min cooldown · Duration 25 secRequires: Mental Quickness (2 ranks)Increases your attack speed by 30% for 25 seconds. (31 points) are not available at level 30.
- Limited choices: with 21 points, only one fifth-row talent can be taken, between Spirit WeaponsEnhancement · Row 5 · 1 rankGives you a chance to parry enemy melee attacks. Reduces the threat of your attacks by 30% without Rockbiter Weapon, and increases it by 30% with Rockbiter Weapon., Mental QuicknessEnhancement · Row 5 · 2 ranksIncreases your spell damage and healing by up to 15% / 30% of your Intellect. and Improved StormstrikeEnhancement · Row 5 · 2 ranksDuration 15 secRequires: Stormstrike (1 rank)Stormstrike has a 50% / 100% chance to let 50% of your mana regeneration continue while casting for 15 seconds, and its cooldown has a 50% / 100% chance to reset each time you dodge or parry..
