From 3 to 4 boxing

[Klipche]

Hello guys,


Right now I have three level 8 shaman and I have decided to add a fourth character to the mix since my computer is running three accounts fine.

If you guys were going to add another character what would be your choice?

[LindlineOLD]

What are you planning to gear them towards at 80?q

[Klipche]

I want to do arena and heroics. Would your answer be different for each of those? I suppose it would, but I would like to hear so if it is.

[Klipche]

I also would like to level to 80 via instances.

[LindlineOLD]

Id say shaman if youre going to PVP. Just watch Tim PVP with his shaman to know why I choose that. If youre going the highend instance route, youll need a tank. Maybe a pally or druid. If you really want to go both routes, I suggest a bear/tree druid and make one of your shaman ele/resto.

[Klipche]

Would 4 shamans at least be able to level via instances efficiently?

[LindlineOLD]

For the most part, yea. Itll just be slightly slower than 5 shaman.

[Ualaa]

If you're doing arena, a 4th shaman for sure.
Grab yourself a druid or paladin healer (played by someone else).
And you have a team, which dozens of players have gone to 1800+
And at least two teams have taken to 2200+

As far as heroics, you will need a tank.
The paladin is the easiest to macro and box with, but they all can work.
5-box would likely be required when starting.

2 Shaman and a warlock or 2 shaman and a boomkin make for excellent DPS.
With a paladin tank.
If you go with a DK tank (they also have the 13% spell power buff), then 3 shammies as dps is ideal.
A priest is an amazing healer, but Tank + 4x Shaman (with one dual-spec) is strong too, as you can have 4x dps and still run heroics.

[Tim]

I would actually grab a druid or a paladin. I personally would say Druid, because they are going to be more viable in PVP than the paladin would be.

But really, I think you could do any heroic with 4 guys, 3x Shaman 1x Tank, with 1 Shaman being resto. I think you might have difficulty with heroic ToC, but I'm almost 100% positive I could do any heroic now with 1/3 less DPS (aka dropping 1 shaman).