Shaman
Elemental Combat
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Shaman Elemental Combat
Strengths
- Sturdiness: according to Blizzard, the Shaman is one of the sturdiest classes, thanks to its mail armor and shield.
- Faster casting: Elemental AlacrityElemental Combat · Row 2 · 3 ranksReduces the cast time of Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning by 0.17 / 0.33 / 0.5 second. reduces the cast time of Lightning Bolt2.5 sec castCasts a bolt of lightning at the target, dealing Nature damage. and 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. by up to 0.5 seconds.
- Call of ThunderElemental Combat · Row 5 · 1 rankIncreases the critical strike chance of Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning by 5%.: available with all 21 points in the specialization, it increases the critical strike chance of Lightning Bolt2.5 sec castCasts a bolt of lightning at the target, dealing Nature damage. and 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. by 5%.
- Totems: the Shaman brings support totems to the whole 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: Elemental FuryElemental Combat · Row 6 · 5 ranksRequires: Lightning Overload (3 ranks)Increases the critical strike damage bonus of Searing Totem, Magma Totem and your Fire, Frost and Nature spells by 20% / 40% / 60% / 80% / 100%. (26 points) and Lightning MasteryElemental Combat · Row 7 · 1 rankInstant · 3 min cooldown · Duration 15 secRequires: Call of Thunder (1 rank)When activated, reduces the cast time of Lightning Bolt by 0.5 seconds and removes the cooldown of Chain Lightning for 15 seconds. (31 points) are not available at level 30.
- Limited choices: with 21 points, only one fifth-row talent can be taken, between Elemental ReachElemental Combat · Row 5 · 2 ranksIncreases the range of Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning and Fire Nova by 3 / 6 yards., Call of ThunderElemental Combat · Row 5 · 1 rankIncreases the critical strike chance of Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning by 5%. and Lightning OverloadElemental Combat · Row 5 · 3 ranksRequires: Elemental Alacrity (3 ranks)Gives Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning a 10% / 20% / 30% chance to cast the spell a second time on the same target, at no cost, dealing half damage and no threat..
