How do Barbarian Shamans and their toys hold up in Velious?

[Hailto]

Barbarian is the only Shaman race that doesn't look like complete shit, therefore it is the only choice.

[Ephirith]

Iksars derive their regeneration ability from the consumption of infants. Barbarians are the product of incest between Erollisi and Mithaniel Marr. Trolls have penis-nose. Ogres are a decent choice but only if your name involves poop, butts, farts, or obesity.

[webrunner5]

[QUOTE=Ephirith;714976]Trolls have penis-nose.

Problem with Ogre and Troll is they are too large in some outdoor zones that they can't use Shrink. Like Unrest. It is a real turd at times.

[Purdee]

[QUOTE=webrunner5;715054]

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

Trolls have penis-nose.

Problem with Ogre and Troll is they are too large in some outdoor zones that they can't use Shrink. Like Unrest. It is a real turd at times.

shrink pots work outdoors.

[somnia]

Who cares what you look like? See http://wiki.project1999.org/index.ph...the_Great_Bear

[theaetatus]

Yeah, any race of shaman is going to be fine. It's all just min/maxing after all... Stun immunuity, Snare/regen, AC/regen or kilts, take your pick.

[SomberSunday]

Barbi boobies > all

[azeth]

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

Barbi boobies > all

naw wood elf always trumps. You really don't need more than a big handful, let's get real here.

[Orruar]

It's been said a million times, but here's one million and one.

Ogre frontal stun immunity is so overrated. A slowed mob bashes once every 32 seconds. Half of those don't land. Many mobs kick half the time instead of bash. Stun immunity means 1 less interrupt every minute or two. The majority of interrupts come from straight damage push, not from bash. If you're playing your level 60 shaman right, the majority of your casts is canni 3. Being interrupted on canni 3 is not something to cry about. Ogres are shit.

For leveling, barb is where it's at. The BS hammer is just straight amazing for killing stuff, period. It's less important at 60, especially once you have epic, but it's still nice.

Troll and Iksar regen is quite nice, far more useful than ogre stun immunity. Regen is not inconsequential at level 60. And whoever said shamans don't wear fungi at level 60, you're an undiluted idiot.

If you're starting a shaman now, I'd go troll. The regen and snare neck are far more useful than other racial benefits. If you don't like looking like a giant piece of crap, go Iksar.

[azeth]

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

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Perhaps if you weren't so demonstrative folks would actually read your monologues.

Really, are we "undiluted idiots" for stating Fungi won't be the primary BP in Velious? Or are you just being a dick, per usual?

I think you may want to read up on Velious gear if you sincerely think you'll be sporting a fungi while doing WW drags.

Also, fyi dragons/mammoths kick, and bash far more often than once every 30 secs. Enjoy getting butthoused by Tantor as a barbarian/troll/iksar.