User:Tazmantdr/Shapeshifter

Shapeshifter is a concept of a possible new Hero Class for a future WoW expansion. It is a hybrid class which uniquely allows players to take on different forms. They will be allowed to choose a beast, humanoid, and possibly demon or undead form.

The beast forms will be similarly specced to those of Hunter pets (ferocity/tenacity etc.) The forms are acquired using a cast spell, which can only be used on corpses of Mobs that you killed alone. Players can choose melee or casting forms, and have abilities applicable to any form of each type.


 * The Tank forms would have armor systems and abilities similar to that of Druid bear forms.
 * The Melee DPS abilities and armor systems would be much like that of rogues and Druid cat forms.
 * The Ranged weapon DPS abilities and armor would be like that of a Marksman Hunter.
 * The Caster DPS spells and abilities are generic (e.g. some simple single target spells, like x-bolt, and some AoE ones.)
 * There would also be the possibility of Healing, but that might make the class too similar to a Shaman or a Druid.

In their true forms, Shapeshifters could wear cloth armor (doesn't really matter) and have some basic buffs, auras, utilities and crowd control (like the Warlock spell, Banish.) It is also possible that their true form is 'ethereal' and that they would be translucent, like Shadow Priests.

Shapeshifters could provide good DPS or Tanking in raids, and might also be able to mimic other players of the opposing faction during PVP. The Class can apply to any race, and they should probably be used to help increase the population of the less popular races. The best thing about Shapeshifters is that they allow a lot of individuality in choosing forms, and can adapt very easily in different situations.