Hi folks. Entering my first arenas tonight (5 man) as an elemental build. Wanted to get an opinion on this build - know its only a few hours away but got a bit stuck and figured I'd ask the experts.
Entering with a new team of low geared folks. I'm in 3 pieces of Merc Glad, 1 Vindicator, 1 Veteran's Band, all rest kitted out blue (resilience is at 228, bonus heal appx. 650, bonus dam appx. 550).
I will be playing this build, not only in Arena, but also in BGs, so I want to try to keep a few traits which I tend to use heavily in BGs, namely:
- Improved Fire Nova (as I can use this in BGs at a cap point)
- Instant Ghost Wolf (for flag running and escaping an approaching *** whooping)
The IGW tends to nullify the possibility of the cookie cutter. Depending on any educated opinions, I would consider dropping IFN.
Anyways, here's my consideration for my base build, leaving me 11 points to distribute:
http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/classes/shaman/talents.html?tal=5503010523021505105050002000000000000000000000000000000000000
I'm tempted to throw 3 points into Elemental Shields to help avoid crits, but as I have 3 points in Eye of the Storm (helpful in allowing me to get off spells when under melee attack and critted), it seems to me that EotS may be counterproductive.
Had thoughts of dropping some points into some healing/totem buffs, to establish this build to emergency heal if required:
http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/classes/shaman/talents.html?tal=5503010523021505105050002000000000000000050032001000000000000
Any thoughts from some arena players would be more than appreciated.
Thanks,
Oz
Edited, Jul 27th 2008 7:21pm by OzoneSSX