03-25-2005, 05:12 AM
I actually use totems quite a lot when I solo, probably because I don't have anyone to duo with all the time. It's pretty much strength when I'm using a one hander and a shield - for the extra damage - and stoneskin when I'm using a two hander, which kind-of-sort-of-not-really makes up for the lack of a shield.
As for instances, Mongo has pretty much hit it on the head: use your totems and add to the overall dps. As for which totems, that's totally situational and the best way to learn when to use what is to jump into some instances.
Also, unless your druid friend is along with you, be prepared to be the primary healer up until the higher levels. Trust me, it will happen. (Heck, I was stuck tanking in the scarlet monestary the other day...fun, but pretty challending.)
What else, what else? Oh yeah, don't forget ankhs. (Again, trust me, it will happen.) Umm, and don't forget to get your party to pull mobs back to a safe area...those totems can agro mobs from some weird spots.
One last thing, what are people's thoughts on the two "stream" totems, healing stream and mana stream? I usually put one or the other down when I'm grouping, but I've been wondering if it's worth it. Would like to hear people's thoughts.
PS. Thanks for starting this thread Gurnsey. :D
As for instances, Mongo has pretty much hit it on the head: use your totems and add to the overall dps. As for which totems, that's totally situational and the best way to learn when to use what is to jump into some instances.
Also, unless your druid friend is along with you, be prepared to be the primary healer up until the higher levels. Trust me, it will happen. (Heck, I was stuck tanking in the scarlet monestary the other day...fun, but pretty challending.)
What else, what else? Oh yeah, don't forget ankhs. (Again, trust me, it will happen.) Umm, and don't forget to get your party to pull mobs back to a safe area...those totems can agro mobs from some weird spots.
One last thing, what are people's thoughts on the two "stream" totems, healing stream and mana stream? I usually put one or the other down when I'm grouping, but I've been wondering if it's worth it. Would like to hear people's thoughts.
PS. Thanks for starting this thread Gurnsey. :D
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Stormscale: Treglies, UD Mage; Treggles, 49 Orc Shaman; Tregor, semi-un-retired Druid.
Terenas (all retired): 60 Druid; 60 Shaman. (Not very creative with my character selection, am I?!
"Then Honor System came out and I had b*$@& tattoo'd on my forehead and a "kick me" sign taped to my back." - Tiku
Stormscale: Treglies, UD Mage; Treggles, 49 Orc Shaman; Tregor, semi-un-retired Druid.
Terenas (all retired): 60 Druid; 60 Shaman. (Not very creative with my character selection, am I?!