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Shaman
Hybrid · Mana — Elemental / Enhancement / RestorationShaman saw both direct buffs and a totem-stacking cleanup. Lightning Bolt ranks 3-4 and Lava Burst ranks 1-2 were buffed, Flametongue Totem lost its duration, and totems no longer stack with each other or with Flametongue Weapon in the September 24 beta build.
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Reported leveling tier A Confidence: Reported. Community-reported and not yet independently verified.The most-improved class in beta reports.
- Best leveling spec
- Enhancement
- Good fit for
- Melee hybrid, totems, burst.
- Beta mood
- Mixed to strong
Community-reported beta sentiment, not settled fact. See what to play for all classes.
Changed abilities
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Lightning Bolt
Confidence: Confirmed. Stated directly by an official source.Elemental
Damage on ranks 3 and 4 increased so they are always upgrades over the previous rank.
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Lava Burst
Confidence: Confirmed. Stated directly by an official source.Elemental
Ranks 1 and 2 increased to about 10% more base damage than the Lightning Bolt rank learned at the same level.
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Flametongue Totem
Confidence: Confirmed. Stated directly by an official source.Elemental / Enhancement
No duration; instantly replaced; no longer stacks with Flametongue Weapon or Windfury Totem.
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Elemental Fury / Elemental Alacrity
Confidence: Confirmed. Stated directly by an official source.Elemental
Positions swapped so Elemental Alacrity is reachable earlier while leveling.