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Would like to see shaman epic changed to something like the original 2.0 of shaman with longer lasting or shorter recast. Scale it if it is too powerful.
I think of shamans as a group helper, a glorified "CD" player.  I use the wunshi and other buffs for the group instead.
What does everyone else feel on the current epic buff?

I see shamans as a tribal witch doctor type character. Using primal/ primitive magics to do their tasks.
Creating salves and potions for healing/ curing wounds. Brewing potent liquids to attract swarms of insects (like the slow spells)
I don't see Shamans as group healers the way I see a Cleric and much lesser extent, Druid.
I see Shamans as powerful single target healers, with excellent slowing/ physical debuffing abilities, and excellent physical buffs. They are the melee friendly version of my ideal Enchanter (excellent slowing/ magic debuffing, and magic buffs).
I like the Epic clicky they has currently, but it seems lacking. Straight HP buff is boring and kinda out of line with the essence of a Shaman. Maybe include stats (which isnt really an improvement, since most people's stats are maxed), a melee haste (which also wouldn't matter with 200% haste items), and something to do with the spiritual connection between Shaman casters and the buff recipient (some sort of reverse DS maybe)

I would be more opt for these kinda changes to be completely honest, but im happy with a majority ruling (mostly)

The shm 4.0 has more than just HP buffs. It has 200% Speed modifier and Some other buffs built in.

ya and blocks anything that raises str/sta/dex/agi cap and also lacks AC.  Boring, might as well use cleric buff instead. the original clicky is more to par imo

What about adding %s instead of raw stats? Like +10% melee dmg. Meaning instead of dealing 1000dmg a hit, you deal 1010 and such. +10% melee mitigation, 15% positive modifier to all skills (parry, riposte, dual wield, etc..)

adding raw anything is rather lacking in general, but +%s seem to be a better alternative

i lol'd just cuz i'm goofin but isn't 10 1% of 1000?

lol true, guess i wasnt paying attention =p
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Yeah I hate the shaman epic buff cause it lowers my stats :(

Everything else about it is cool other than that it doesn't increase the stat cap like Wunshi's does (makes no sense, its a better buff, why can't it raise the stats too) and lasts for 50 min.