Hi everyone, I know this is a little pre-emptive as i haven't even hit anywhere close to 70 yet but I've been wondering about pvp when I hit 70 and how i might do in Arena.. It seems to me that it is essential to have at least some good gear as a 5ele setup to perform well. but seeing as i won't, I've been wondering about 5 resto shammies.. Resto has far superior survivability (5 earthshields = nuts).

one could still unleash the old NS + chain combo and with the change to LB cast times you should be able to get some fired off.

in your experience has it been a great hindrance to go 5 ele as soon as you hit 70? or did you overcome the initial problems quickly?

or would 4 ele + 1 resto suffice?