Shaman

'''Shaman''' is a hybrid class in Wrath of the Lich King that uses elemental magic, weapons and totems.

Shamans can serve as healers, melee DPS or ranged caster DPS depending on specialization.

Overview

Shamans are known for:

elemental magic
totems
healing
melee enhancement
ranged damage
group support

Armor and Weapons

Shamans use:

Mail armor at higher levels
Leather armor while leveling
One-handed maces
Axes
Staves
Shields

Resource

Shamans use '''Mana'''.

Roles

Shamans can serve as:

Healer
melee DPS
caster DPS

Shaman Specializations

Elemental

Elemental focuses on ranged spell damage.

It is associated with:

lightning
fire
ranged caster damage

Enhancement

Enhancement focuses on melee combat.

It is associated with:

dual wielding
weapon enhancement
elemental melee damage

Restoration

Restoration focuses on healing.

It is known for:

direct healing
group healing
Chain Heal
totem support

Totems

Totems are a defining part of the Shaman class.

Totems can provide:

buffs
healing
utility
damage
defensive support

Shaman Healing

Restoration Shamans are strong group healers.

They are especially known for:

Chain Heal
totems
flexible group support

See Playerbot Healing.

Elemental Shaman

Elemental Shamans fight primarily at range.

They rely on offensive spells such as lightning and fire magic.

Enhancement Shaman

Enhancement Shamans fight in melee range.

They combine:

weapons
elemental effects
totems

Shaman and Playerbots

On the Shadowmourne Realm, Playerbots may use Shamans in multiple roles.

A Shaman bot may serve as:

healer
melee DPS
ranged DPS

Shaman in Dungeons

Shamans provide:

healing
damage
utility
totems

Shaman in Raids

Shamans are highly useful in raids because of their broad group support.

Shaman in PvP

Shamans can provide:

healing
ranged pressure
melee pressure
utility
interrupts

Strengths