Shaman (character class)

Shaman (character class)

In role-playing games, a Shaman is a character class that is generally portrayed as using spirit-based magical abilities that involve healing and enhancing the combat abilities of fellow players, and damaging and diminishing the combat abilities of enemies. A Shaman generally wears mid-level or chainmail armor, and wields spears and clubs.

;Overview:in "", the Bear Shaman is one of the three Priest archetypes, and like other healing classes, it also comes with good offensive abilities - in the case of the Bear Shaman, this is based on melee and melee enhancement.;Races:Only a Cimmerian may learn the ways of the Bear Shaman.;Equipment:The Shaman wears "medium" armor (versus light, heavy or cloth) and wields two-handed blunt (and ranged) weapons, but may not use shields. Cite web|url=http://community.ageofconan.com/wsp/conan/frontend.cgi?func=publish.show&template=content&func_id=2273&table=CONTENT |title=Age Of Conan: Hyborian Adventures |accessdate=2008-06-07] Cite web|url=http://aoc.wikia.com/wiki/Bear_Shaman |title=Bear Shaman - AoCWiki |accessdate=2008-06-07]

d20 System

;Overview:The d20 System" is an open source role playing game system. As such, various sources have created versions of Shaman and Shaman-like classes:

A "Shaman" class was specified in "The Shaman's Handbook" in 2002.Cite web|url=http://www.pen-paper.net/rpgdb.php?op=showbook&bookid=1827 |title=Shaman's Handbook, The (2002) ::Pen & Paper RPG Database |accessdate=2008-06-07]

A "Shaman" class was specified in "The Hamlet of Thumble" in 2003.Cite web|url=http://www.gamewyrd.com/review/298 |title=The Hamlet of Thumble - RPG Reviews |accessdate=2008-06-07]

A "Shaman" class was specified in "The Shaman" prior to March, 2006.Cite web|url=http://www.rpgnow.com/product_info.php?products_id=20239&it=1&filters=0_0_1100 |title=RPGNow.com - OtherWorld Creations - The Shaman |accessdate=2008-06-07]

A "Bone Shaman" class was specified in "The Lost Classes Codex" in 2006.Cite web|url=http://www.rpgnow.com/product_info.php?products_id=3843&it=1 |title=RPGNow.com - LPJ Design - Lost Classes Codex|accessdate=2008-06-07]

The "Fairy Witch" and "Were-Shaman" classes, as well as "The Hexmaster", "Spirit Warrior" and "Witch Doctor" prestige classes, were specified in "The Enduring: Witches and Shamans" in 2007.Cite web|url=http://www.rpgnow.com/product_info.php?products_id=28093&it=1&filters=0_0_1100 |title=RPGNow.com - UKG Publishing - The Enduring: Witches and Shamans |accessdate=2008-06-07]

Dungeons & Dragons

In the various versions of the "Dungeons & Dragons" games, there have been several versions of Shaman character classes.

AD&D

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (or AD&D) supplements included the following:

"Shaman" - introduced with the "Shaman" supplement (TSR 9507) in 1995.Cite web|url=http://www.waynesbooks.com/Accessories.html |title=Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (AD&D) Accessories - Wayne's World of Books |accessdate=2008-06-07] Cite web|url=http://www.rpgnow.com/product_info.php?products_id=17443&it=1&filters=0_0_1100 |title=RPGNow.com - Wizards of the Coast - Shaman |accessdate=2008-06-07]

AD&D2

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition (sometimes referred to as "AD&D2" or "2nd Ed") rulebooks eventually included the "Shaman" class. Details are provided in the following sourcebooks: "Faith and Avatars", "Shaman", and "The Complete Barbarian’s Handbook".Cite web|url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_alternate_Dungeons_%26_Dragons_classes#Other_sourcebooks |title=List of alternate Dungeons & Dragons classes - Wikipedia |accessdate=2008-06-07]

D&D3

Dungeons & Dragons v.3 (also known as the Third Edition Dungeons & Dragons) rulebooks included the following Shaman classes:

"Shaman" - introduced in Gazetteer 12 "Golden Khan of Ethengar" (TSR 9246) in 1989.Cite web|url=http://www.trollandtoad.com/p128363.html |title=Golden Khan of Ethengar GAZ12 TSR 9246 D&D Gazetteer |accessdate=2008-07-06] Cite web|url=http://www.mystara.org/DND/GAZ12/ |title=GAZ12 - The Golden Khan of Ethengar |accessdate=2008-07-06]

"Shaman" - revised for Shadow Elves in Gazetteer 13 "The Shadow Elves" (TSR 9287) in 1990.Cite web|url=http://www.waynesbooks.com/Gazetteer.html |title=Gazetteers = Dungeons & Dragons |accessdate=2008-07-06] Cite web|url=http://www.mystara.org/DND/GAZ13/ |title=GAZ13 - The Shadow Elves |accessdate=2008-07-06]

"Shamani" - priests of the Atruaghin race, introduced in Gazetteer 14 "Atruaghin Clans (TSR 9306)Cite web|url=http://www.geocities.com/vexetaman/prodlist.html |title=Product List of TSR Mystara Material |accessdate=2008-07-06] Cite web|url=http://www.trollandtoad.com/p140209.html |title=Atruaghin Clans GAZ14 TSR 9306 D&D Gazetteer |accessdate=2008-07-06]

D&D3.5

Dungeons & Dragons v.3.5 (also known as Revised 3rd Edition or D&D3.5) rulebooks included the following Shaman classes:

"Dragon Shaman" - introduced in the Player's Handbook II. Open to all races, the Dragon Shaman is primarily a physical combatant who gains dragon-like powers from the particular type (color) of dragon he aligns with and develops an affinity for. This character may employ medium armor, and gains some spell-like abilities.Cite web|url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_alternate_Dungeons_%26_Dragons_classes#Other_sourcebooks |title=List of alternate Dungeons & Dragons classes - Wikipedia |accessdate=2008-06-07] Cite web|url=http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/lists/class |title=Wizards.com - Consolidated Lists - Character Class Index |accessdate=2008-06-07]

"Shaman" - introduced in the Oriental Adventures sourcebook.Cite web|url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_alternate_Dungeons_%26_Dragons_classes#Other_sourcebooks |title=List of alternate Dungeons & Dragons classes - Wikipedia |accessdate=2008-06-07] Cite web|url=http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/lists/class |title=Wizards.com - Consolidated Lists - Character Class Index |accessdate=2008-06-07]

"Spirit Shaman" - introduced in the Complete Divine sourcebook.Cite web|url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_alternate_Dungeons_%26_Dragons_classes#Other_sourcebooks |title=List of alternate Dungeons & Dragons classes - Wikipedia |accessdate=2008-06-07] Cite web|url=http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/lists/class |title=Wizards.com - Consolidated Lists - Character Class Index |accessdate=2008-06-07]

D&D4

Dungeons & Dragons v.4 is expected to include a Shaman class. (need more info)Cite web|url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_alternate_Dungeons_%26_Dragons_classes#Other_sourcebooks |title=List of alternate Dungeons & Dragons classes - Wikipedia |accessdate=2008-06-07]

EverQuest

;Overview:In "EverQuest", the Shaman class - like the Druid and Cleric classes - is of the Priest or Healer archetype. Like the Druid, the Shaman has many secondary utility abilities at the cost of not healing as well as the Cleric. These abilities include "debuffing" (diminishing) the offense of an opponent by slowing or decreasing its attack rate, attack rating and spell resistance, as well as "buffing" (enhancing) allies by speeding up or increasing their attack rate, attack rating and spell resistance. The EverQuest Shaman would be considered neither "good" nor "evil" in overall lore.;Races:The Shaman class is only available to those races which are tribal, or closer to nature than to technology. Originally restricted to the races of Barbarian, Ogre and Troll, players were given the option of playing additional Shaman-capable races in the following expansions: Iksar (lizard people) with "Ruins of Kunark"; Vah Shir (cat people) with "Shadows of Luclin"; and Froglock (frog people) with "Legacy of Ykesha".;Equipment:The Shaman wears chainmail or scalemail, primarily wields blunt or piercing weapons, and may use shields. Cite web|url=http://everquest.station.sony.com/ |title=EverQuest MMORPG|accessdate=2008-06-07] Cite web|url=http://eq.knowledgepit.org/wiki/index.php?title=Shaman |title=Shaman EQ KnowledgePit|accessdate=2008-06-07]

EverQuest II

;Overview:In "EverQuest II", Shaman actually describes two Priest classes - Mystics and Defilers. Mystic wards, abilities and spells are more defensively oriented, and their lore is generally good (vs evil). Defiler wards, abilities and spells are more offensively oriented, and their lore is generally evil (vs good). ;Races:EverQuest II does not limit classes to certain races, so any of the 19 races can become a Shaman.;Equipment:Both Mystics and Defilers wear chainmail or scalemail, wield blunt or piercing weapons, and may use small shields. Cite web|url=http://everquest2.station.sony.com/classes.vm |title=EverQuest II MMORPG|accessdate=2008-06-07]

;Overview:in "", the Shaman is of the Priest or Healer archetype, chooses one of three patron spirits: Tuurgin the Bear grants abilities based on physical strength and robustness; Rakurr the Wolf grants abilities based on stealth and speed; Hayatet the Phoenix grants abilities based on mana (magic) and fire. This choice determines which spells and abilities will be available as the character advances, as well as which statistics will be considered most important.;Races:Shaman may be Goblin, Lesser Giant, (a Human variety), Orc, (a Human variety), (a Human variety), Vulmane (wolf people) or Wood Elf.;Equipment:The Shaman wears "medium" armor (versus light or heavy), wields blunt or piercing weapons, and may use shields. Cite web|url=http://www.vanguardmmorpg.com/vanguard_classes_shaman.php |title=Vanguard Shaman |accessdate=2008-06-07] Cite web|url=http://vanguard.tentonhammer.com/index.php?module=ContentExpress&func=display&ceid=479 |title=Vanguard at Ten Ton Hammer |accessdate=2008-06-07]

World of Warcraft

;Overview:in "World of Warcraft", the Shaman class is very versatile, and one can specialize in Elemental (spell casting), Enhancement (melee damage) or Restoration (healing) abilities, and uses Totems to provide benefits to allies (or diminishing opponents' abilities) for a certain range.;Races:Originally restricted to the Horde races of Orc, Tauren (ox-like people) and Troll, players were given the option of playing the Shaman-capable Alliance race of Draenei (blue-skinned, hooved humanoids) with the "Burning Crusade" expansion.;Equipment:The Shaman wears leather armor until level 40, at which time mail armor may be equipped; wields maces and staffs (but can train to use axes, daggers and more); and may use shields. Cite web|url=http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/classes/shaman/ |title=WoW.com -> Info -> Classes -> Shaman |accessdate=2008-06-07] Cite web|url=http://wow.stratics.com/content/features/guides/shaman/ |title=World of Warcraft - Shaman Guide |accessdate=2008-06-07]

Other Games

Other computer games that use the Shaman character class include:
* Ars Magica
* Dream of Mirror
* Rifts
* RuneQuest
* Shadowrun
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