I'm quite surprised at how little talk there is about this 51 point talent, which is possibly the most amazing 51 point talent of all classes so far. Shaman will be the best healer in WotLK imo. Those slaves in Zangaramarsh are extremely weak, yet when the activate spirit link they gain amazing survivability. Now imagine if they could heal, had earth shield 2.0, totems galore, and chain healing. Wow.

I'm going to reroll my level 17 priest to a shaman before it's too late. Especially since they are planning to also change windfury totem to a 20% haste buff that will work with my pets. I've always hated shaman and their mechanics. Highest I've ever taken one is level 11. I have solo leveled 6 classes to 70 before I began multiboxing (non 70's =druid 28, warrior 19, shaman 11). These shaman changes intrigue me. I had planned to run priest Circle of healing to keep my guys up, but not anymore. I hope chain healing is decent enough to cover for the loss of circle of healing.

Anyways, shaman are looking like the wotlk healing champs, which is good i guess.