Can I do 5 Different Classes effectively?

[zenga]

Since my first team is geared out from heroics (pally + 4x shammy) and i'm raiding with 1 shammy, i made a mixed team:
- leading with shammy (and having later 5 shammies at 80 for pvp)
- dk dps
- druid tank
- priest healer
- lock

The idea was to be able to swap toons back and forth in my main team, depending how i feel and the encounter. However i got really bored with it. Mainly the big tauren druid worked on my nerves, could never see the orcs, & belfs when running around. This might sound very weird, but this is the main reason why i put this team 'on hold'.

But i really enjoyed the dk & priest. So i swapped the lock & druid for 2 more dks. Currently i'm questing in outland, cleared ramparts and having a blast. I'm leading with the shammy, and have 3x a deathgrip on different keys that automatically assist the leader. The priest his healing is amazing, and if needed i can heal with the shammy as well. The dps & survivability with this team is amazing. And my plan is to keep playing it at 80 without a real dedicated tank. 3 plate's that can take a beating should be enough.

[Malgor]

Would anyone suggest that I swap my priest out to do DPS and make my druid the healer?

[zenga]

A tree makes some encounters where you have to dance a lot way easier.

[Ualaa]

For PvE play, almost any composition can work, especially if you have a tank type and sufficient healing (be it a dedicated healer or 3x DPS that can heal from their DPS form).

The only time 5x different classes might struggle a bit, will be in pvp. That said, they'll probably still be decent, especially in world pvp and battlegrounds, but be noticeably sub-par in arena.

Keyclone is $20 one-time, and is good forever. IS Boxer is $36/year, and much more flexible in what you can do. The initial wizard set up for IS Boxer is much stronger, only really lacking repeater regions for heals. You'll box just fine with KC as your only solution, but ISBoxer gets you automatic FTL, instant pip swaps between toons, accurate mouse broadcasting, clickable buttons as hotkeys, dynamic formations etc.

[Coltimar]

Would anyone suggest that I swap my priest out to do DPS and make my druid the healer?

I definitely would. I didn't like using a healer with my group and I tried three different times. Shaman and Druid healing is much better suited to my style. I don't to sweat mana (although it seems this will change for everyone in Cata) and I like my healers to be mobile.

I recommend a Destro warlock for DPS. I use my priest at my DPS and druid has a healer but I think I would prefer a elemental shaman instead of him.

[Bloodcloud]

Keyclone is $20 one-time, and is good forever. IS Boxer is $36/year, HotKeyNet - free

Just to mention a 3rd option. I am perfectly happy with HKN.

I run a mixed group with:
-DK-Tank,
-Holy priest
-Destro Lock (+ imp shadowbolt for dam buff)
-Elem Shammy
-Arcane Mage

with no problems. Max buff group including drums of the wild and drums of kings

[lacitpo]

Would anyone suggest that I swap my priest out to do DPS and make my druid the healer?

Yes. Your group comp is pretty similar to what I'm running with some minor role changes and I am having a lot of success. Currently all lvl 76 and working towards 80.

Paladin tank
Druid heals
Priest, Warlock, Shaman as DPS

Works very well and I get pretty optimal DPS out of all of my guys.

[Tehmuffinman]

I have a full 80 Pally/Druid/Mage/Priest/Shaman team and LOVE IT. (see sig)

I just started a new Pally/Mage/Lock/Lock/Priest team too. =)

Mixed teams FTW!

[botboxer]

I enjoy mixed teams when I am dung grinding. I am working on some pvp options, ie shammies etc but nothing worth mentioning yet...

[Slats]

I am running:

Paladin, Resto Shaman, Ele Shamn, Arcane Mage, Destro Warlock.

I have an 80 Druid and a 70 Priest. I'm thinking of swapping out a Shaman for either the priest or druid to be a healer.

Sounds like quite a few of you recommend Druid. I would then have the option of Druid DPS/Shaman Healer or Druid Healer/Shaman DPS.

Having trouble deciding. Basically my ultimate goal is having different dispel mechanics and CC available in Cataclysm - plus I like the challenge of mixed classes and love the concept of having Portals and Summons for the new massive world of Azeroth.

Can anyone offer any advice on Druid vs Priest vs Shaman?