General Tips-

• The group weapon totems (i.e. Flametongue Totem) will overwrite any poisons or special abilities melee characters have which activate “on next strike”. Coordinate with the group before you use them.
• Many enemies will buff themselves, often times with very powerful spells. Purge takes little mana, and can make battles verses these enemies much easier.
• Sentry Totem is very useful for areas which have random patrols of monsters. Drop the totem as your group moves on, and be ready to fight the patrol as it comes to your totem.
• The shaman has many useful utility abilities. Many times, they are not considered just a healer, or just damage, or just a puller. Be ready to switch roles at any time within a group.
• Lesser Healing Wave is cheaper, faster and almost as powerful as Healing Wave. Use it as your main healing spell. However, if you have the talent Nature’s Swiftness, you can use Healing Wave to instantly heal a target for a large amount.
• Try to keep a few totems out during a fight. They aid anyone in your group that is in range. Their mana cost is slightly high to always have 4 out, but Mana Spring Totem can help cut this cost in the long-run.

Aggro Management-

• The Shaman does not have a spell or ability to reduce aggro. Pay close attention to how much aggro you are generating. Your heals and shocks can generate very high amounts, very quickly.