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Eostare · Apr 15, 2008, 02:16 PM // 14:16

i was wondering what class combination would result into something that closely resembles a shaman from WoW? i was thinking of starting off with a ritualist for the main class, and probobly a elementalist or monk for the secondary...any takers?

i've only got prophecies and factions...so no dervish

Kattar · Apr 15, 2008, 02:19 PM // 14:19

Elementalist/Monk is probably your closest bet. Ele/Rt could work, but you have to know the class a little better to heal effectively. Do you wanna do DPS mainly or focus more on support?

Welcome to GW.

Eostare · Apr 15, 2008, 02:22 PM // 14:22

Er... can i get an example for both DPS and support?

Thanks a bunch!

Kattar · Apr 15, 2008, 02:23 PM // 14:23

Elementalist is DPS. Nuker mainly.

Monk and Rit are focused on support.

Here's a profession list on the wiki that will explain the classes better than I can. Link

EDIT: Also, I don't play WoW, so I'm relying on what little info I know about the game (i.e. I know Shaman goes boom boom, heal heal, and whack whack). But what Tatile says is true, classes are not the same in GW, so don't try to replicate one from WoW here. It won't be the same.

Tatile · Apr 15, 2008, 02:23 PM // 14:23

Ritualist is about as close to Shaman as you're going to get, and even then it's a far stretch. In all honesty, do not try to recreate WoW in GW, it will just make the game bitter to you.

Also, we use the term Monk, not Cleric.

Ritualist is a fantastic class, you should take your time and see what you prefer with them, whether it be damage or support.

Edit: My sister plays WoW, so I have a vague idea of the classes. Shamans use totems, similar to Rit's summoning spirits, but the effects are applied differently.

Eostare · Apr 15, 2008, 02:27 PM // 14:27

well, thanks for the info! i'll go ahead and make me a new character now.

NeonXero · Apr 15, 2008, 03:16 PM // 15:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tatile

Shamans use totems, similar to Rit's summoning spirits, but the effects are applied differently.

Yes, you will not be able to FROST SHOCK!! and/or SELF-REZ... but Rit is a fun class, I'm currently working on getting one to 20 (17 at the moment).

http://youtube.com/watch?v=q5mD1n4v2JA
^^ For reference o_o

RPGmaniac · Apr 15, 2008, 10:17 PM // 22:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeonXero

Yes, you will not be able to FROST SHOCK!! and/or SELF-REZ...

[Restoration][Lively Was Naomei]

More experience you need, young padawan

NeonXero · Apr 16, 2008, 05:32 AM // 05:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPGmaniac

[Restoration][Lively Was Naomei]

More experience you need, young padawan

I admit, me'sa is a mega noob to da ritchulazzz, but no FROST SHOCK, at least not yet...

/sad

On a side note: I never played WoW, nor do I have any desire to.

Apr 15, 2008, 02:16 PM // 14:16	#1
Eostare Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2007	hai, i'm a noob! i was wondering what class combination would result into something that closely resembles a shaman from WoW? i was thinking of starting off with a ritualist for the main class, and probobly a elementalist or monk for the secondary...any takers? i've only got prophecies and factions...so no dervish Last edited by Eostare; Apr 15, 2008 at 02:26 PM // 14:26..

Apr 15, 2008, 02:23 PM // 14:23	#4
Kattar EXCESSIVE FLUTTERCUSSING Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: SMS (lolgw2placeholder) Profession: Me/	Elementalist is DPS. Nuker mainly. Monk and Rit are focused on support. Here's a profession list on the wiki that will explain the classes better than I can. Link EDIT: Also, I don't play WoW, so I'm relying on what little info I know about the game (i.e. I know Shaman goes boom boom, heal heal, and whack whack). But what Tatile says is true, classes are not the same in GW, so don't try to replicate one from WoW here. It won't be the same. Last edited by Kattar; Apr 15, 2008 at 02:27 PM // 14:27..

Apr 15, 2008, 02:23 PM // 14:23	#5
Tatile Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2007 Guild: Stygian Disciples of Tenebrasus Profession: N/Me	Ritualist is about as close to Shaman as you're going to get, and even then it's a far stretch. In all honesty, do not try to recreate WoW in GW, it will just make the game bitter to you. Also, we use the term Monk, not Cleric. Ritualist is a fantastic class, you should take your time and see what you prefer with them, whether it be damage or support. Edit: My sister plays WoW, so I have a vague idea of the classes. Shamans use totems, similar to Rit's summoning spirits, but the effects are applied differently. Last edited by Tatile; Apr 15, 2008 at 02:33 PM // 14:33..

Apr 15, 2008, 02:19 PM // 14:19	#2
Kattar EXCESSIVE FLUTTERCUSSING Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: SMS (lolgw2placeholder) Profession: Me/	Elementalist/Monk is probably your closest bet. Ele/Rt could work, but you have to know the class a little better to heal effectively. Do you wanna do DPS mainly or focus more on support? Welcome to GW.

Apr 15, 2008, 02:22 PM // 14:22	#3
Eostare Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2007	Er... can i get an example for both DPS and support? Thanks a bunch!

Apr 15, 2008, 02:27 PM // 14:27	#6
Eostare Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2007	well, thanks for the info! i'll go ahead and make me a new character now.