Quote Originally Posted by 'Pashka',index.php?page=Thread&postID=31062#post31 062
But, will I be able to "solo" instances with 5 shammies?
Yes. with the execption of 1 or 2 bosses, its not hard at all. I did it with 4 mages & a priest. It will be harder than with say a pally tank, but your dps will be that much higher for world pvp.

I was basing the suggestion of a 5th shammy on your other stated goal:
Okay, well, what about this. I won't be PvEing at 70. I want the druid or warrior to be able to tank until then, but at 70 which would be better in an arena/bg (can be an spec) with my 4 shaman?
I think for me, what it most boils down to, is what do you want to do more of:

PVP: I highly suggest 5 shammies. You will be able to PVE enough to get them to 70, no problem including most non heroics, & even a few heroic bosses with a lot of practice. You can then use all 5 in BG's for more ownage. & drop 1 for Arena's for a live healer. I did most of the outlands instances with 4xMages/1x Priest. Shammies will be easier than that.

PVE: I suggest 4 Shammies/Paladin tank. You will be much better at PVE, & since most PVP will go better with a live healer, is just as viable for arena.

Either way, it kind of depends on your goals at 70.

GL with whatever you decide to do.