9.4.19 The Shaman Profession

"Shamans harness the power of bones and spirits, utilizing curses to unleash havoc on their enemies."

Basic Information
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Armour:     Scalemail - Main
	    Leather - Limbs

Main stats: Intelligence - damage
            Constitution - durability

Recommended statpacks:
            Clever
            Intelligent

Main balances:
	    Balance
            Equilibrium

Skillsets
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- Curses: Drawing upon mysterious forces, Shamans are able to curse their foes with a variety of afflictions ranging from mind-numbing fear to life-threatening plague.

- Shamanism: Utilising bone dust, Shamans can inflict many diseases on their targets, and even restore life to their fallen allies. Through usage of powerful Marks, the master of the profession can combine them with Curses, becoming a truly fearsome opponent.

- Bonecasting: Using the power hiding in the bones of the fallen, Shaman can reap a variety of beneficial, or harmful, effects. The true power of Bonecasting lies in Fetishes, through which the caster can unleash destruction upon the world.

Combat Focus
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As only few professions can outperform Shaman's afflicting prowess, a Shaman's primary role in combat is that of an affliction master. Through the smart use of Prophecy and Confound, in combination with Swiftcurse charges, the caster can eventually lock their foe. Once their opponent is sufficiently hindered, the Grizzly mark, plague curse or the damage from the ignited marks brings swift and painful death to their victim.

See also: HELP CURSES, HELP SHAMANISM, HELP BONECASTING,
          HELP SHAMAN ARTIFACTS.