For a Shaman who wants to melee level, do I need to be Ogre/Troll?

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Priest melee is underrated if you can twink them well with decent gear and a nice ratio 2HB. I did it with a Cleric (Dwarf wearing mostly Dwarven Plate). Was very easy going until the high 30s or so. A Shaman who can actually slow mobs, haste himself and regen should be viable in melee until the 50s (or until you get a JBB/epic, as was mentioned).