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Forum: Shamans 12/28/09, 9:53 AM
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Posted By Skyhoof
There is currently a section on Spell Haste in...

There is currently a section on Spell Haste in the Resto TTT thread: http://elitistjerks.com/f47/t24796-shaman_restoration/#Spell_Haste

While it gives some helpful information, it doesn't tell you...
Forum: Shamans 12/17/09, 10:56 AM
Replies: 1,485
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Posted By Skyhoof
The emphasis that the developers are placing on...

The emphasis that the developers are placing on mana will be for Cataclysm, not the current content. I'm sure at Level 85, there will be better trinkets.

EDIT: Corrects level cap to 85, not 90
Forum: Shamans 12/16/09, 12:56 PM
Replies: 1,485
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Posted By Skyhoof
The best strategy for upgrading to Tier 10 seems...

The best strategy for upgrading to Tier 10 seems to be buying either your shoulders or gloves first, as these items cost only 60 badges (plus the Protector's Mark if you have one). Then, I would...
Forum: Shamans 12/08/09, 4:53 PM
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Posted By Skyhoof
As many of us have long suspected, they want mana...

As many of us have long suspected, they want mana to matter more. Bold and underlining is my own emphasis.


Mana pool management = Caster DPS vs. Healer...
Forum: Shamans 11/30/09, 1:20 PM
Replies: 1,485
Views: 1,109,925
Posted By Skyhoof
Thanks Stassart for adding Revitalizing Skyflare...

Thanks Stassart for adding Revitalizing Skyflare Diamond to your program. The results are indeed surprising but I agree with your conclusion:



I might go a step farther: Numerous shaman claim to...
Forum: Shamans 11/25/09, 10:00 AM
Replies: 1,485
Views: 1,109,925
Posted By Skyhoof
I don't think the program will give an HEP value...

I don't think the program will give an HEP value for that gem (correct me if I'm wrong). However, what the log does clearly show is that even in heroic Toc 25, it is unlikely you need the mana from...
Forum: Shamans 11/22/09, 8:56 PM
Replies: 1,485
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Posted By Skyhoof
Please post a HEP report showing the increased...

Please post a HEP report showing the increased healing the meta gem did. That is the only way to judge. Because going strictly by mana returned IED is far better than Revitalizing Skyflare. In...
Forum: Shamans 11/20/09, 11:01 AM
Replies: 1,485
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Posted By Skyhoof
Tier 10

I updated the TTT with the three levels of Tier 10 for resto shaman. I also compared them with the elemental set. Blizzard appears to have done a much better job itemizing these two sets. I did not...
Forum: Shamans 11/20/09, 9:10 AM
Replies: 1,485
Views: 1,109,925
Posted By Skyhoof
There's no question that at the current time JC >...

There's no question that at the current time JC > BS. JC provides an extra 48 SP or extra 42 haste. BS provides 46 SP or 40 Haste. However, I do like your suggestion of putting Alchemy/JC/BS in the...
Forum: Shamans 11/18/09, 10:07 AM
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Posted By Skyhoof
Remember when shaman valued mp5 over all other...

Remember when shaman valued mp5 over all other stats? Remember in Sunwell when we stacked spellpower? Remember at the start of WotLK when Intellect was the way to go? And of course Cataclysm will...
Forum: Shamans 11/17/09, 5:12 PM
Replies: 1,485
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Posted By Skyhoof
Profession update to TTT

Finally got around to updating the profession section of the TTT. I owe many thanks to Migosha, who sent me a PM with some very helpful information and also motivated me to tackle that section. I...
Forum: Shamans 11/04/09, 4:56 PM
Replies: 1,485
Views: 1,109,925
Posted By Skyhoof
Took a look at how the gear rankings would change...

Took a look at how the gear rankings would change if we used the following values:

Default Values
Spell Power 1.0
Mp5 1.0
Intellect 0.6 (instead of 0.7)
Haste rating 1.5
Crit rating 0.8 (instead...
Forum: Shamans 11/04/09, 10:56 AM
Replies: 1,485
Views: 1,109,925
Posted By Skyhoof
Can anyone confirm post Patch 3.2 that it is...

Can anyone confirm post Patch 3.2 that it is still only providing the 21% benefit. This is more to satisfy my OCD for accurate information in the TTT. Even if the glyph increased the chance by 25%,...
Forum: Shamans 11/03/09, 7:20 AM
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Posted By Skyhoof
If they have the same item level, a staff is...

If they have the same item level, a staff is fairly equal to a mace + shield (with the advantage of the armor the shield provides)

For example, if we take the Level 245 items that drop in heroic ToC...
Forum: Shamans 11/03/09, 12:04 AM
Replies: 1,485
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Posted By Skyhoof
It's great to get the perspective of a shaman...

It's great to get the perspective of a shaman like Uber on starting gear. You make an excellent point about buying the Tier 8.5 helm before the shield or trinket. That helm will likely last you...
Forum: Shamans 11/02/09, 5:08 PM
Replies: 1,485
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Posted By Skyhoof
More TTT updates

Here’s a draft for a new section for the TTT. Please post if you have any suggestions on how to make the best use of your badges.

Also, anyone test this post Patch 3.2 to make sure it still...
Forum: Shamans 10/26/09, 3:27 PM
Replies: 1,485
Views: 1,109,925
Posted By Skyhoof
All the pieces you list are excellent. However, I...

All the pieces you list are excellent. However, I wanted to avoid (as much as possible) listing items that require badges. I tried to reserve badges for items that you simply must buy, such as the...
Forum: Shamans 10/26/09, 6:48 AM
Replies: 1,485
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Posted By Skyhoof
Yes, the Totem of Misery is great in any...

Yes, the Totem of Misery is great in any situation where we spam HW, a spell that drains our mana incredibly fast. I have added to both the 258 and 245 sections. Also added the shield.

To be honest,...
Forum: Shamans 10/25/09, 2:24 PM
Replies: 1,485
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Posted By Skyhoof
I have to confess it's been a while since I've...

I have to confess it's been a while since I've healed in Ulduar but here's my recollection:
* Auriaya: the small adds die so fast that it had no impact. Also, they aggro onto the DPS which is AOEing...
Forum: Shamans 10/24/09, 4:24 PM
Replies: 1,485
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Posted By Skyhoof
Specs for TTT 0-16-55...

Specs for TTT

0-16-55 (http://www.wowhead.com/?talent#hZ0xxIZx0ezIeoxkrIRt:0Lscmz)
I believe this might currently be the best spec for raiding resto shaman to use and I've noticed several already...
Forum: Shamans 10/22/09, 5:48 PM
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Posted By Skyhoof
Both Bloch and Nagisamuro are correct about the...

Both Bloch and Nagisamuro are correct about the ranking of the weapons in the 245 section needing to be corrected. But hey, that's why I posted here. I greatly appreciate the scrutiny you give the...
Forum: Shamans 10/22/09, 11:31 AM
Replies: 1,485
Views: 1,109,925
Posted By Skyhoof
No, it was a mistake. I meant to link the heroic...

No, it was a mistake. I meant to link the heroic ring and then the nonheroic ring. Fixed.



Both Bloch and Zigizi are correct.

Using slightly adjusted HEP values from Daidalos' sheet
Band of the...
Forum: Shamans 10/21/09, 6:21 AM
Replies: 1,485
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Posted By Skyhoof
Resto Shaman BIS updated in TTT

The list of best in slot items in the Resto Shaman TTT has been updated and reformatted. Please take a look. You can point out any minor problems in the TTT such as item X is Horde, not Alliance, or...
Forum: Shamans 06/19/09, 12:26 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 122,925
Posted By Skyhoof
Yes, HEP values will change after the patch....

Yes, HEP values will change after the patch. We'll need people to post their HEP reports from Ulduar once the patch goes live.

The patch is going to make Healing Way a much more desirable talent and...
Forum: Shamans 06/12/09, 11:46 AM
Replies: 1,485
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Posted By Skyhoof
Even if it is easy to obtain, I'm philosophically...

Even if it is easy to obtain, I'm philosophically opposed to having to PVP to get an item for PVE healing. It should be available for purchase with badges as are most of the other relics.
Forum: Shamans 06/10/09, 5:45 PM
Replies: 1,485
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Posted By Skyhoof
Prettier version of the above table with links to...

Prettier version of the above table with links to the actual spells. Also added NS and Lay on Hands, because a huge instant heal is the only healing ability priests lack.

Shaman|...
Forum: Shamans 06/08/09, 12:20 PM
Replies: 1,485
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Posted By Skyhoof
Yes, I read the HEP reports very carefully. We've...

Yes, I read the HEP reports very carefully. We've had some lengthy discussions before in other threads about giving a HEP value for haste that does not take into account its higher mana consumption...
Forum: Shamans 06/05/09, 12:25 PM
Replies: 1,485
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Posted By Skyhoof
Resto TTT: Healing Rotations

Here’s a draft for a new section of the Resto TTT. Many thanks to Stassart for his help in compiling HEP values and Sixthy for his explanations of the RT-LHW rotation that he uses so well. For the...
Forum: Shamans 04/27/09, 9:08 PM
Replies: 1,485
Views: 1,109,925
Posted By Skyhoof
You may want to check out:...

You may want to check out: http://elitistjerks.com/f47/t24796-shaman_restoration/#Best_in_Slot -- Best in Slot section

I added from your list: Pauldrons of the Combatant, Show of Faith, Treads of...
Forum: Shamans 04/24/09, 5:46 PM
Replies: 1,485
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Posted By Skyhoof
When to start using Tier 8.5?

The TTT needs a section on when to ditch your Tier 7.5 and put on your shiny new epics from Ulduar-25. Here's what I've cobbled together so far, based mainly on posts already made in the...
Forum: Shamans 04/24/09, 3:22 PM
Replies: 1,485
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Posted By Skyhoof
We've established that dropping Healing Way is...

We've established that dropping Healing Way is acceptable. The main reason is not that we don't cast Healing Wave but rather that when we do cast Healing Wave it's not likely to be on the same target...
Forum: Shamans 04/24/09, 1:29 AM
Replies: 371
Views: 256,445
Posted By Skyhoof
Instructions for Dummies

I wanted to expand upon Stassart's instructions. They will probably be very clear to some players but others might be puzzled as to why the program doesn't execute when they double click on...
Forum: Shamans 04/22/09, 5:47 PM
Replies: 1,485
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Posted By Skyhoof
Going by the math, having 3/3 elemental weapons...

Going by the math, having 3/3 elemental weapons instead of 3/3 Healing Way could pay for itself after casting as few as 11 chain heals (if all of them hit 4 targets). I'm still leary of not having...
Forum: Shamans 04/22/09, 7:32 AM
Replies: 1,485
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Posted By Skyhoof
Actually, I did mean to link a hybrid build with...

Actually, I did mean to link a hybrid build with 1/3 Healing Way and 2/3 Elemental Weapons. It was the text that I neglected to adjust to match that build. But upon further reflection, even that...
Forum: Shamans 04/22/09, 12:09 AM
Replies: 1,485
Views: 1,109,925
Posted By Skyhoof
TTT: Specs

The TTT is also overdue for an update on talent specs. Here is a draft of the new entry. Feed back is appreciated as well as any other builds that would be worth including....
Forum: Shamans 04/20/09, 5:59 PM
Replies: 318
Views: 123,785
Posted By Skyhoof
I updated the Best in Slot table on page 11 of...

I updated the Best in Slot table on page 11 of this thread: http://elitistjerks.com/f79/t47805-resto_3_1_ptr_changes_testing/p11/#post1197355

Also, could someone set me straight on which bosses drop...
Forum: Shamans 04/16/09, 5:24 PM
Replies: 318
Views: 123,785
Posted By Skyhoof
The Best in Slot list for resto shaman in the TTT...

The Best in Slot list for resto shaman in the TTT is overdue for an update. I'm sure there are several omissions from the list below. Not every piece of gear in the mp5 category will have mp5....
Forum: Shamans 04/16/09, 2:17 PM
Replies: 318
Views: 123,785
Posted By Skyhoof
Yes, it appears Resto shaman can gain an extra 84...

Yes, it appears Resto shaman can gain an extra 84 spellpower (30% of the totem's 280 spellpower) by using dual specs. Personally, I don't find it worth the effort but I have yet to try Ulduar on its...
Forum: Shamans 03/24/09, 12:32 AM
Replies: 318
Views: 123,785
Posted By Skyhoof
PTR Build 9722 just went live but 3/3 Restorative...

PTR Build 9722 just went live but 3/3 Restorative Totems is still bugged. Instead of boosting the total healing done by your Healing Stream Totem, the talent is only boosting the base healing (25...
Forum: Shamans 03/20/09, 1:31 PM
Replies: 318
Views: 123,785
Posted By Skyhoof
OK, I failed to realize that the combat log...

OK, I failed to realize that the combat log wasn't recording the ticks of HoTs when a player was at full health.

Chain Heal hits: 12,548
Lesser Healing Wave hits: 4,069
Riptide hot hits: 3,116...
Forum: Shamans 03/20/09, 10:31 AM
Replies: 318
Views: 123,785
Posted By Skyhoof
Could you show me how you got the 75%...

Could you show me how you got the 75% overhealing? I'm still seeing 10%. Stassart's mod appears to track only healing done in combat, much like Recount. Obviously, effective healing will vary from...
Forum: Shamans 03/19/09, 6:09 PM
Replies: 318
Views: 123,785
Posted By Skyhoof
I took another look at Daidalos' spreadsheet and...

I took another look at Daidalos' spreadsheet and adjusted some formulas.

The numbers below are based on the new talent to boost healing stream by 45% and 3000 spellpower.

Earthliving ticks for...
Forum: Shamans 03/19/09, 4:10 PM
Replies: 318
Views: 123,785
Posted By Skyhoof
I'm updating the TTT with the latest changes on...

I'm updating the TTT with the latest changes on the PTR. Let me know if you spot any errors or have a different take on the changes.

In Patch 3.1.0, untalented Mana Spring will restore 91 mp5...
Forum: Shamans 03/02/09, 11:57 AM
Replies: 292
Views: 182,589
Posted By Skyhoof
It's generally accepted that 10 Intellect = 6 mp5...

It's generally accepted that 10 Intellect = 6 mp5 with raid replenishment up 100% and Mana Tide. However, you show 10 Int = 35 HEP while 6 mp5 = 12 HEP, which would make 10 Intellect = 17.5 mp5. How...
Forum: Shamans 03/01/09, 11:00 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 143,421
Posted By Skyhoof
Daidalos: This is a great addition to an already...

Daidalos:

This is a great addition to an already extremely useful spreadsheet! And it confirms mathematically what many of us have suspected: Haste is more valuable than crit. Keep in mind the HEP...
Forum: Shamans 02/27/09, 7:32 PM
Replies: 318
Views: 123,785
Posted By Skyhoof
One of the best changes in Wrath has been freeing...

One of the best changes in Wrath has been freeing shaman from a narrowly defined healing role -- raid healing via spamming Chain Heal. We can now fill multiple healing rolls, including main tank...
Forum: /LFGuild 02/23/09, 12:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,947
Posted By Skyhoof
[Horde][Cenarius] <Wretched> Recruiting Resto Shaman and Feral Druid

Wretched from Cenarius [PvE] is currently seeking active members to add to our roster in preparation for Ulduar.

Applicants should know all of the Wrath of the Lich King 25-man instances, their hard...
Forum: Shamans 01/05/09, 11:35 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 203,534
Posted By Skyhoof
I believe in the latest PTR push that Flow of...

I believe in the latest PTR push that Flow of Knowledge now has +84 resilience rather than +84 crit.
Forum: Shamans 12/17/08, 6:22 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 203,534
Posted By Skyhoof
Unfortunately, the Scarab Brooch doesn't heal for...

Unfortunately, the Scarab Brooch doesn't heal for 30 seconds. Once the shield has absorbed the maximum damage, it's gone. As Torrential pointed out, even with a crit from our biggest heal, the shield...
Forum: Shamans 12/16/08, 7:22 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 203,534
Posted By Skyhoof
Even with the nerf on the PTR, Illustration of...

Even with the nerf on the PTR, Illustration of the Dragon Soul still looks to be one of the best trinkets in the game. The front page should now be updated with all the cooldown confirmations and...
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