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Description
Shamans cast spells from a different
source to almost all other spell casters. They call upon mystical spirits and
the wisdom of their ancestors, often using what could be considered primitive
methods to summon them. Shamanic magic is not researched or scribed, but rather
instinctive and primal, called upon rather than conjured or manipulated. Shamans
are often the head of a Tribe, an Elder or 'counsellor' and respected for their
power and wisdom, they are similar to the position of a Cleric in more civilised
societies.
While their magic is primitive
Shamans are no less effective than Arcane spell casters. They have a wide
variety of spells, probably the greatest of any other profession and are
powerful enough in each area to fill a usually more specialised role. With many
of the races that have Shamans they are the only dedicated spell caster,
explaining why they have developed such a great variety. What they may lack in
individual Arcane professions Shamans make up for by being able to sufficiently
cover them all.
The spell casting abilities of a
Shaman include healing, regeneration, damage over time spells (disease, poison),
damaging blasts, movement rate increases (spirit of the wolf), attack rate
increases and decreases (haste and slow) and the craft ability to create potions
with the alchemy skill. They are the only profession with any proficiency in
this skill and the only ones capable of developing it. In addition they can
summon a powerful spirit companion in the form of a Wolf and can quickly regain
their mana using health to mana conversion spells (cannibalise).
Not only can Shamans provide
adequate cover in all the areas mentioned, they excel in several of them.
Shamans have some of the most powerful damage over time spells available and can
decrease a targets attack speed better than even an Enchanter who specialises in
such spells. Their healing abilities are second only to a Cleric and they have
similar spells to a Druid to increase movement and root enemies to the ground.
All of these spells are useful when the Shaman is with others, but they also
allow them to adventure alone with great efficiency.
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Shaman Races
Barbarian, Froglok, Iksar, Ogre,
Troll, Vah Shir |
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Stats
Shamans spend most of their time in
combat casting spells, these spells drain the Shaman's magical energy (mana)
quite quickly. Wisdom determines the size of a Shaman's mana pool and in
turn how many spells they can during combat. Having a high wisdom is
essential for a Shaman to be able to function and equally important for their
companions survival in combat.
A Shaman can take damage better than
many other dedicated spell casters and can equip quite heavy armour and weapons.
This gives a Shaman the ability to step in and protect others at low levels and
enables them to deal with the aggression they generate at higher ones.
Stamina is the determining statistic for hit points and has another benefit
for Shamans; because they can convert hit points to mana, more hit points mean
they have more mana available.
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Tips
1. Don't ignore your cannibalise
abilities, when used in combination with your health regeneration spells they
can be an excellent way of regenerating your mana.
2. Increasing your stamina
will raise your total hit points and gives you more health to consume to regain your mana.
3. A Shaman has many spells that
make others more effective in combat, give these priority over causing damage to
your enemies.
4. The spells a Shaman receives
to slow an enemies attack speed are one of the most useful in the
game, try to cast them at the earliest opportunity during combat.
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Screenshots
With thanks to Jenghiz (Barbarian),
Oloff (Barbarian), Tindania (Barbarian), Slowmow (Ogre) and Wiccankat (Vah Shir) of the Karana server
for being the Shaman screenshot models! |
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Sites
Casters Realm -
http://eq.crgaming.com/menu/shaman.asp
The Casters Realm menu for Shamans,
lists all the resources available there including an epic walkthrough and spell
lists.
EQ Shaman -
http://www.eqshaman.com
Website dedicated to the Shaman with
many guides and helpful articles.
Shaman of Justice -
http://www.planeteq.com/shaman
Another website dedicated to the
Shaman, includes guides on alchemy, hunting, alternate advancement, skills and
more.
The Shaman's Crucible -
http://forums.interealms.com/shaman
One of the biggest fan communities
for EverQuest, this one home to the Shaman.
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