What Crede said isn’t a misconception, it’s math.
As JBB does need to be constantly clicked. It’s a great sub for the epic when stuff has 2k hps and all you have is 16k plat (on blue). It melts HK bards and nobles in 8 clicks. Grobb Bashers though close to 16. Geos or Neriak Arena npcs like 32 or more. It’s by far more efficient than mana spells but it’s work, lol. You can kill 2+ spawns with it but your speed drops. It’s worth every plat you pay for it but isn’t “necessary” with an epic (nor should it be).
I rolled a JBB’able race never thinking I’d get an epic, especially to level with. I’m very glad I did since that 45-52’ish run was very quick and fun. An Iksar would have a notably more difficult time. I also spent a 57-60 without it and root rotting was fairly painful but I only had one spawn to kill. If I didn’t have better stuff to buy I’d buy it back (for the 5th time). It’s nice to kill an annoying green con or add dps to a duo since the epic won’t likely see full potential in a quick pull environment.
A Shaman with all the toys is fun. With bane and malo at 60 it’s still fun and very useful. If you enjoy the class just play it, OP
[You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] . You might get lucky with a cliff golem Torpor (my duo buddy just let me mem it!) and I got a cheap Childs Tear from a casual guild golem race.
Note: Treants and then HK guards to 45 will likely get you close to JBB money dependent on what it costs on your server. Problem is ogres and trolls have fitment issues in HK so that’s mainly a Barb tip (or for a stubborn fatty). I did some hill giants too back prior to them having PH’s. It’s certainly possible but will likely slow down your xp path.