Jan 6

While I do have quite a few toons (see outdated banner image/blag name for more info) across several servers, all my high-level characters are on Shadowsong-Alliance, including my only level 80 character. Recently, I created a troll shaman on Nazjatar to play with a coworker (and good friend/BUDDAY) of mine who plays a prot warrior. Since then, I’ve gotten my shaman to about level 50. Now, I have quite the predicament–what do I want to do on this server?

I really enjoy tanking. I’ve only healed a little, and it was pretty fun, but I’m not sure if it’s what I want to do. I enjoy melee DPS, but caster DPS is a bit to passive for my tastes.

Here’s my thought process:

Option 1: Level my Shaman

My first thought was just to get the shaman the rest of the way to 80, and when dual-specs hit I could heal and DPS. Playing a healer means that my buddy and I would always be able to find a quick group for a heroic. However, I’m not sure if healing is really what I want to do, and I’m not sure if I really like the feel of shaman healing anyway. I could always just level my shaman as a DPS character.

Option 2: Level my Warrior

I have a level 10 warrior on Nazjatar as well. I’ve leveled a warrior before, and it wasn’t very easy. I found it to be one of the harder classes to level. However, I generally like the feel of playing a warrior, especially as prot. However, playing a tank of any sort means that, in heroics, I would only be able to DPS while my friend tanks, or the other way around. But, we would be able to tank raids together, which could be a ton of fun.

Option 3: Level a Death Knight

I love playing a death knight. I mean, I really love playing a death knight. I enjoy the way they tank, the way they DPS, the way they gear.  However, the tank problem mentioned in option two still applies, and there’s also the fact that Nazjatar-Horde has a lot–and I mean a lot–of death knights already, although how many of them are talented or will even stick with it is yet to be seen.

Option 4: Level a Tank/Healer Hybrid

My old main was a druid (who is now balance, but was once feral). I’ve healed with her before, and I really enjoyed the way a druid heals. However, I’m not as fond of tanking on a druid. I could also level a paladin, which I really love tanking with (in my limited paladin experience), but I am very much not fond of healing on a paladin. So really, neither of the two hybrids really excite me with their ability to tank or heal with a change of spec and gear.

So, that’s where I stand right now. Any input is appreciated!

Related posts:

1. Role Consolidation, or “Great, Now I’m Useless”
2. Why Can’t I Decide?
3. Moving Forward
4. Levelin’ Like a Madman
5. Status Update