Shaman PvP Basics

Understanding the PvP strengths and weaknesses of any class is very important. For Shaman it is even more so, since your class has changed significantly from the early days of WoW. This means that even if you have information about your Shaman’s strengths and weaknesses, it might be seriously out of date. So let’s discuss the current situation.

Shaman PvP Strengths

The Shaman used to be one of the most powerful PvP classes. This is no longer the case, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do very well in player versus player combat using a Shaman. You just need to be smart about it. Your strength is surely your totems. They can buff you, harm your enemies, and much more, giving you a unique style of play and some powerful advantages.

Beyond the totems, your Paladin has the ability to wear mail armor and use a shield, as well as heal when you’re injured. The combination can make you very hard to kill. Choose your talents and gear wisely and you’ll be able to hold your own out there.

Shaman PvP Weaknesses

All that said, your Shaman does have some potentially fatal weaknesses. You lack any form of crowd control, which means you can’t easily disengage from an enemy once the fight begins. In addition, most of your attacks are short range. This means that ranged fighters like Hunters and Mages can pound you from outside your range, and do serious damage before you can get close enough to hit back.

This has been only a quick overview of the PvP Strengths and Weaknesses of your Shaman. Playing this class is a lot tougher than it used to be, but that doesn’t have to stop you. With the PvP Bible in hand you’ll get specific advice on talent builds, gear selection, and tactics to maximize your strengths and minimize your weaknesses when fighting every class of player.

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