Originally Posted by
Ichifails
You see, I'd argue against this. That's the issue, they are buffing Resto Shamans quite a bit but it's a buff that hits 25mans the most and they will continue to balance around that. If it ends up being too good in 25's, it will be nerfed again.
The issue with shamans is simple they have no spread healing. They are RETARDLY good when people stack. Megaera, Ra-den but when you have something like Twins? Send the resto shaman to pain brosky, he's useless outside.
There was also the issue of what set-up they are in. It will be less the case in the next patch but a Hpala or Disc Priest was simply raping your shaman. The mastery is really bad in 10man with an absorb healer because well... damage prevention! :3
Shamans will be good, they will be better but still nowhere next to the other healers for 10man.
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Oh it WILL work out :P But you did ask what's the best option. Provided equal skill/gear I'd still say shamans lag behind but that remains to be seen.