Is Shaman the BEST all-around class in the game?

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

potg (lvl 60) is their one good buff

they dont do any damage unless there is an appropriate level animal around

tanky? lol

their CC is root

will heal themselves oom unless there is a slower

do druids work until 50? sure, GL doing anything that isn't charming or just being carried by charming enc / necro afterwards tho

fwiw i pimped my druid - full SS, epic, the works and solo charmed the whole way...did CT gators, OT, EJ, bats n bugs, chardok, then bear pits...that was the only decent way to level a druid because you'd just be laughed out of groups

and quadding is awful, dont get me started

so you gotta go through all that for a pretty good buff and a port bot....ok and some fast heals for vyemm / topping off melee dps in raids

You sound so defensive for some reason. I understand what you are saying, i do. I promise you I do. But i don't think you're answering based on the question being asked. And there are plenty of things in between your points made, that are being left out.
-Druids can root of course, they can also snare, and harmony is amazing. Yes its limited to zones, same with charming, but they can.

-Yes POTG, is 60, but so are many other amazing spells with all classes. it's not like enchanters just get VoG or Clarity 2 at level 1..

-Druids aren't tanky of course, but they can take more abuse then an enchanter.

-I Quadded through maaany levels on my druid, and it was 0 problem. Especially leading up to late 50's quadding othmirs in cobalt scar to 60. Exp was great, money was amazing. Gems, Crustacean armor, spears. I also worked my way up to all keys solo in frozen tower which i had a blast doing. Except Tserrina key of course.

-Tracking is extremely handy.... I already said nobody needs a druid in a group. That was already said- but it doesn't mean they can't fill the gaps of a role if nobody else is around.. Due to the tools they do have.

Again man- Druid- Obviously not the strongest. But how can you ignore the fact that they CAN do a loooooooot. Overall, they can tackle a lot of different roles. But i can't make it any more clear- Jack of all trades, master of none.