Shaman Race Question - Velious Era-

[Rick Sanchez]

With velious being out, I still realize ogre is hands down still the best race. However, my question is, iksar is no longer the worst choice now correct ?

[Troxx]

Ogre was never and still isn't hands down the best [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Torpor AT 60 helps negate the regen bonus, but torpor also trivializes content that is soloable enough that historically there were just as many barbarians and troll trophy hunters as there were Ogres.

Prior to torpor, sorry but that regen really does making grouping and soloing a lot easier. More regen equates to a lot less down time solo and a lot more available mana in a group.

It's an age old argument, but I never would have considered iksar the worst. If anything barbarian ranks lowest imo. Only real perk is faction (a non-issue) and slightly faster xp.

[Gustoo]

If you don't want to be an ogre, which is the best because frontal stun resist makes a big difference when you are backed against a corner in a dungeon, then you can be whatever race you want.

You don't get JBB with iksar but you can still live. You will have an AC bonus so maybe that will make you pretty great.

Choose the best (ogre) or choose your favorite.

[Colgate]

frontal stun immunity really doesn't matter when the mob is slowed.. which it will be 9 out of 10 times before it's even in melee range

jbb is irrelevant once you're 60

iksar best shaman race for sure, especially on pvp servers

[Ashenden]

Originally Posted by Colgate [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

iksar best shaman race for sure, especially on pvp servers

Why is that?

Edit: Because of VP robe? But Fungi is really important so maybe not that.

Edit2: How do people feel about stamina vs wisdom with starting stats for Iksar, too?

[deadlycupcakez]

Polar bear form

[maskedmelon]

Originally Posted by deadlycupcakez [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Polar bear form

^ this, is why barb is the only viable consideration ^^

[B4EQWASCOOL]

Originally Posted by maskedmelon [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

^ this, is why barb is the only viable consideration ^^

The only way this is true is if you disregard numbers/math.

[Ashenden]

Anybody able to gimme a quick rundown on why Iksar Shaman are great in Velious? I've seen it mentioned in multiple threads now but never expanded on.

[Pane_AK]

Originally Posted by Ashenden [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Anybody able to gimme a quick rundown on why Iksar Shaman are great in Velious? I've seen it mentioned in multiple threads now but never expanded on.

AC is very important in velious. Mobs have a higher attack.
Iksar have an AC bonus. Also, iksars are not excluded from wearing any (for the most part at least) items that other race shamans can wear.