Will Shamans be viable tanks in Cataclysm?
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Shaman Tanking in Cataclysm? Shamans: No Thanks
Posted: September 21, 2010 in Cataclysm, DPS, Enhancement Shaman, itemization, PvE Talents, Shaman, World of Warcraft, Wrath of the Lich KingTags: Cataclysm defense stats, Cataclysm Enhancement Shamans, Cataclysm Shamans, Cataclysm stamina, Cataclysm tanking, Enhancement Shaman tanks, mail, plate, Rockbiter Weapon, shaman tanks, Stamina, Unleash Elements, WoW Cataclysm itemization
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Ruby Sanctum: Enhancement Shaman Gear
Posted: June 5, 2010 in DPS, Enhancement Shaman, itemization, Ruby Sanctum, Tier 10, World of WarcraftTags: Enhancement Shaman gear, Enhancement Shaman itemization, Enhancement Shaman Ruby Sanctum Gear, Halion drops, Halion gear, Halion loot, Halion strategy, Patch 3.3.5, patch notes, PTR, Public Test Realm, Ruby Sanctum, Ruby Sanctum delayed, Ruby Sanctum drops, Ruby Sanctum gear, Ruby Sanctum loot, Signet of Twilight
Ruby Sanctum Gear for Enhancement Shamans? Here’s what we know so far…
Cataclysm: Enhancement Shamans and Stamina
Posted: June 5, 2010 in Cataclysm, DPS, Enhancement Shaman, Enhancement Shaman PvP, itemization, Shaman, World of Warcraft, Wrath of the Lich KingTags: Cataclysm Agility, Cataclysm Shaman Gear, Cataclysm Stamina Changes, Cataclysm Stat Changes, Elemental Shaman gear, Enhancement Shaman, Enhancement Shaman Cataclysm, Enhancement Shaman gear, Enhancement Shaman itemization, Enhancement Shaman Stamina, Eyonix, Hunter Gear, Stamina, Stormstrike, World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, WoW Cataclysm Stats, WoW mail gear, WoW ranged classes, WoW Stamina
As part of Blizzard’s overhaul of WoW’s stat system in Cataclysm, Stamina will be rebalanced in favor of non-plate-wearing classes. But Enhancement Shamans will remain the ONLY melee spec in the game to share gear with a ranged class. Will Enhancement benefit from the overall re-balance in Cataclysm, or will the spec once again lag behind other melee in the HP department?
Crafting: Are World of Warcraft Players Bad Tippers?
Posted: January 10, 2010 in Enhancement Shaman, itemization, Patch 3.3, Professions, Skinning, Uncategorized, World of Warcraft, Wrath of the Lich KingTags: blacksmithing, crafting skill, designs, enchanting, inscribing, jewelcrafting, leatherworking, patterns, plans, tipping crafters, World of Warcraft, WoW professions
Are World of Warcraft players bad tippers? Stormstrike asks this question, drawing on anecdotal experience as a crafter and comments from other players to determine what the best tipping etiquette is when having an item created, gemmed or enchanted. From the cheap bastards to the benevolent, tipping could have an effect on how crafted patterns circulate — and how easy it is to find someone with a particular pattern, plan or design.
Still no Battered Hilt, but…
Posted: January 7, 2010 in armor sets, DPS, Enhancement Shaman, Icecrown Citadel, itemization, Patch 3.3, Shaman, Tier 10, World of Warcraft, WotLK Raids, Wrath of the Lich KingTags: Deathbringer Saurfang, Enhancement Shaman, Festergut, Frost Giant's Cleaver, Frostblade Hatchet, Gunship battle, Icecrown Citadel, progression raid
Stormstrike blogs about the Frost Giant’s Cleaver, the first weapon all Enhancement Shamans should be gunning for in Icecrown Citadel.
The Frozen Halls: Enhancement Shaman Gear
Posted: December 9, 2009 in armor sets, DPS, Enhancement Shaman, Frozen Halls, Halls of Reflection, Icecrown Citadel, itemization, Patch 3.3, Pit of Saron, Shaman, The Forge of Souls, Tier 10, World of Warcraft, WotLK Raids, Wrath of the Lich KingTags: Emblem of Frost, Emblem of Frost Enhancement Shaman, Enhancement Shaman gear 3.3, Forge of Souls gear, Frozen Halls drops, Frozen Halls gear, Halls of Reflection Gear, Hunter Gear, iLevel 232, Pit of Saron Gear
Stormstrike rounds up every piece of gear in the Frozen Halls that tailored toward Enhancement Shamans. Who are we kidding? It’s Hunter gear.
Shaman Tier 10 Video: In Glorious HD!
Posted: December 6, 2009 in armor sets, Enhancement Shaman, Icecrown Citadel, itemization, Patch 3.3, Shaman, Tier 10, World of Warcraft, WotLK Raids, Wrath of the Lich KingTags: Enhancement Shaman, Frost Witch's Battlegear, Frost Witch's Garb, Frost Witch's Shoulderguards, Icecrown Citadel, Patch 3.3, Shaman Tier 10 set
Stormstrike looks at the new Tier 10 Shaman armor set — the Frost Witch’s Battlegear/Garb/Regalia — thanks to a video courtesy of MMO-Champion.
Itemization: Even more Armor Penetration…
Posted: November 25, 2009 in DPS, Enhancement Shaman, Icecrown Citadel, itemization, Patch 3.3, Shaman, Tier 10, World of Warcraft, WotLK Raids, Wrath of the Lich KingTags: Armor Penetration, Enhancement Shaman, Ghostcrawler, Haste, Icecrown Citadel, itemization, Patch 3.3
Last month, I linked to one of the more attractive-looking (stat-wise) craftable mail items that will appear in the game with the release of Patch 3.3 and Icecrown Citadel. The item, Draconic Bonesplinter Leggings, was notable as one of the few early pieces that didn’t have Armor Penetration. The post was under the headline: A [...]
