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In the game's own words

Shaman Lore

Quoted from the game client, build 1.60.1.70707.

At character creation

Shaman commune directly with the elements. Their combination of wisdom and resilience makes them ideal as community advisors and leaders. In battle the shaman use totems and spells to manipulate the elements and provoke other fighters to untold heights of rage and might. Shaman exemplify the primal bond between the mortal races and their environment.

ChrClasses, Description_lang

In the client strings

Shaman use the power of the elements to enhance their weapon damage or spells. Shaman summon totems in combat, small objects that disable enemies, heal, or cause damage to enemies.

GlobalStrings, CLASS_SHAMAN

The three trees

Races that can be a Shaman

  • OrcHordeBlood FuryInstant, 2 min cooldownChanged in ForeverIncreases Attack Power and Spell Power by 10% for 15 sec.Shatter CurseInstant, 3 min cooldownNew in ForeverInstantly removes all Curses and Banes, and reduces all Magical damage taken by 5% for 8 sec.HardinessPassiveChanged in ForeverDuration of Stun effects on you reduced by 20%.SavagePassiveChanged in ForeverIncreases your critical strike chance with all spells and abilities by 1%.
  • TaurenHordeCultivationInstantChanged in ForeverCultivate a nearby herb, growing a duplicate you can harvest without requiring Herbalism skill. Each herb may only be cultivated once.War Stomp0.5 sec cast, 1.5 min cooldownStuns up to 5 enemies within 8 yds for 2 sec.EndurancePassiveChanged in ForeverTotal Health increased by 5% and critical strike bonus to damage and healing increased by 2%.PlainsrunningPassiveNew in ForeverGain 1% increased movement speed every 5 sec spent moving, up to a maximum of 30% increase. Taking damage or standing still will reduce this effect. In addition, you move 3% faster while mounted.
  • TrollHordeBerserkingInstant, 3 min cooldownRapid RegenerationInstant, 3 min cooldownNew in ForeverRegenerate 50% of your maximum Health over 6 sec. Any movement, action, or damage taken will cancel the effect.Beast SlayingPassiveDamage dealt versus Beasts increased by 5%.RegenerationPassiveChanged in ForeverHealth regeneration rate increased by 20%. In addition, 20% of total Health regeneration will continue during combat.
  • SkyborneWindshaperSkysight0.5 sec cast, 2 min cooldownNew in ForeverAttempt to draw power from a convergence of elements and receive its blessing, increasing your movement and mounted movement speeds by 10%. Lasts 30 sec if no elemental convergence is nearby, and 15 min if one is found.Walk on AirInstant, 1.5 min cooldownNew in ForeverGlide downward through the air for 10 sec while controlling your direction of travel.Elemental InsightPassiveNew in ForeverDamage dealt versus Elementals increased by 5%.Wind BlessedPassiveNew in ForeverIncreases your spellcasting, melee, and ranged Haste by 3%.
  • DwarfAllianceFind TreasureInstantAllows the dwarf to sense nearby treasure, making it appear on the minimap. Lasts until cancelled.StoneformInstant, 3 min cooldownChanged in ForeverInstantly removes and grants immunity to all Bleed, Poison, and Disease effects, and reduces all Physical damage taken by 10% for 8 sec.Big Game HunterPassiveNew in ForeverDamage dealt versus Beasts increased by 5%.Earth FuryPassiveNew in ForeverIncreases your critical strike bonus to damage and healing by 2%.

From the game data alone: the racial's text names Mana, or its record gives this version to Shamans. Gold-ringed icons fit. Hover, focus or tap a racial to read it. Every Shaman racial

Text from the game client, build 1.60.1.70707: ChrClasses Description_lang and GlobalStrings CLASS_SHAMAN, read from the client tables on wago.tools. World of Warcraft and its text belong to Blizzard Entertainment. Back to the Shaman talent calculator