Just trying to wrap my head around. SS, LL, crash, LB procs, ice strike, and FS? Thats seems like a bit much. Not even sure Im doing it right since I didnt list FS/LavaBurst.
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You get used to it, and then playing classes with less feel unfulfilling.
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Yup. it really does have that many abilities/spells. But, once you understand the rotation, it’s pretty simple. Just pressing the right button at the right time basically.
But, you will make mistakes. Sometimes, you want to throw a PW into LB but you accidentaly hit PW and then CL. So,you get nothing. Or, you want to use CL and accidentally press LB and hit like a wet noodle. Then, you have downtime and have to ramp back up.
It’s fun but has some (not much) challenge.
(EDIT) I hope this doesn’t violate the forums rules… but (also i can’t paste the links)
I highly recommend you use an addon to help you learn.
Specifically Luxthos Shaman Weak Aura ( [Shaman WeakAuras for The War Within - Luxthos]
and Hekili (a rotation helper) [Hekili Priority Helper - World of Warcraft Addons - CurseForge]
With these, you can configure them to fit your needs as well. (end edit)
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yup. like play Enh Shaman for oh 5 years and then switch to Ret paly. You’ll be like, wait…there are only 3 buttons to press??? LOL
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Yes this all seems like it could be cleaned up more. Totally unnecessary too have so many active skills
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I dunno I kinda feel like having this much to think about enhances our brains.
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Yeah, I agree, I love playing enh. Melee, lots of movement, can off heal, tons of interrupts, and pet wolves!
Just don’t force us to take that horrible ascendance form!
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I’ve never had that problem after playing Enh. It needs pruning, and I’m typically not one of the folks that advocates for spec pruning.
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Yesss! And that is just the basics … then u have lots of utility, totems, off healing, and depends on build … tab target to lashing flames/lighting rod to full potential 
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That’s totally fair!
I like the whack a mole light up mini game we get to play.
While yeah we could use some trim. I think classes like Ret Pally could use a few more buttons lol
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agreed. it could be more efficient if we had combo abilities and/or more passive abilities
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Keep your ridiculous class ideology far from ours.
I think games like this should have a gambit of different skill sets and abilities.
If all classes were simply 3 button spam rotations it would be kinda boring.
Enhance isn’t for everyone, and that’s okay, there’s a PLETHORA of other DPS to play!
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100% agree. You either love enh or hate it. Personally, i love it
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I think they are doing the right thing by adding choice nodes for passives for things like Ice strike and feral spirits. The trick is to make sure they are balanced properly. A passive should never yield greater results than an active ability, but you also don’t want the passive to be a massive loss either.
I’m just glad they added back ice strike. Choosing when to proc those beefy frost shocks is a lot better than having it randomly happen.
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Why? Some people want alot of button. Have at it. Doesn’t mean they should have better dps. I’m told enhance people like buttons cause it’s “interesting”
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Because if a passive option does the same theoretical dps as an active option, then usually it translates into being effectively stronger because there’s less room for human error.
It makes it very hard even for those of us who like the more complex rotation to justify playing it if the passive option is just as strong and easier to execute.
Passives take away skill expression from the rotation. If something is easier to play, it shouldn’t yield greater results than something that is more difficult to play. This is a basic aspect of life not just this game.
If a passive choice provides higher throughput than an active choice, then the active is a dead talent. That’s just how it works.
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But I’m told by many of you that it’s more fun and engaging with more buttons. So which is it. If you want more buttons to do more dps I’ll listen to that argument. If you want more buttons because it’s fun, then have at it. But give us an alternative for those that don’t find that fun
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Again
The alternative is the multitude of other DPS classes in the game.
Let those of us who enjoy the piano whackamole have our fun.
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