Ok so I got the popular 4x shammies and a pally, which is working pretty good so far, but I also have 2 optional other chars on the back burner with full rested. I'd like to bring one of them up to 70 to try a different combo on my 5 box, but I can't make my mind up which, and cant spare the time to do both (both on the same acct). Options are either my Druid L47 or my 5th original shammy L42. I already have the tanking side sorted with the option of either a pally or a warrior, so I'd make them a caster for sure. Any insights from anyone already running either of these setups would be appreciated.

Pros and cons as I see them:

Shammy:
Pros:
- Could possibly respec the shammy team back to all being elemental (one resto atm to be able to do heroics with the pally), and still be able to manage heroics.
- Gives 5x TOW instead of the current 3x, or 5x Instants if 41/0/20
- Greater casting synergy with timings etc.
- Already totally familiar so setups would be easy.
- An extra reincarnation for wipes

Cons:
- No moonkin aura
- More competition for drops
- He'd miss out on arenas

Drood:
Pros:
- Moonkin aura (is this really gonna give me extra DPS above and beyond what the extra TOW would)?
- Extra buffs, not quite as good as BoK, but helpful nonetheless
- Could respec to healer for certain circumstances if required.
- Combat res
- Less competition for drops (probably a minor one really, as my shammies are happy to wear leather if it's an upgrade.

Cons:
- Different spell timings/rotations etc.
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All chars are in the link below.

Cheers

K