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Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth

Shaman

Learn about the Shaman's supportive Prayer skills in Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth, including buffs like Ruinous Prayer and defensive skills.

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Learn about the Shaman's supportive Prayer skills in Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth, including buffs like Ruinous Prayer and defensive skills.

Recommended Race(s): Brouni, Celestrian

Possible equipment: Staff, Bow, Sword, Light Armor, Clothes

Skills:

  • Prayer Mastery (Passive): Increases the speed of Prayer skills by 35% and reduces their TP cost by 3 + 20% of the normal TP cost at max level.
  • Gospel (Passive Heal): Restores HP by 15 + 7% of target's maximum HP when any Prayer skill is cast on them. Does not activate if the Prayer buff cancels a debuff.
  • Ruinous Prayer (Buff): Increases ATK by 35% for 6 turns at max level. Costs 10 TP and has 22 uses. Targets all allies.
  • Aegis Prayer (Buff): Increases DEF by 25% for 6 turns at max level. Costs 10 TP and has 22 uses. Targets all allies.
  • Focus Prayer (Buff): Increases accuracy by 40% for 6 turns at max level. Costs 6 TP and has 15 uses. Targets all allies.
  • Heaven's Gift (Support Heal): Requires Ruinous Prayer (2), Aegis Prayer (2), and Focus Prayer (2). Dispels buff and/or debuff to increase action speed to 999% at max level. Also restores HP, amplified if the targeted ally has both buff and debuff. Can only be used when the target has either buff or debuff. Costs 3 TP and has 12 uses. Targets one ally.
  • Blaze Prayer (Buff): Increases fire resistance by 50% for 6 turns and imbues fire element to weapon at max level. Costs 15 TP and has 28 uses. Targets all allies.
  • Hail Prayer (Buff): Increases ice resistance by 50% for 6 turns and imbues ice element to weapon at max level. Costs 15 TP and has 28 uses. Targets all allies.
  • Bolt Prayer (Buff): Increases volt resistance by 50% for 6 turns and imbues volt element to weapon at max level. Costs 15 TP and has 28 uses. Targets all allies.
  • Dance Oracle (Support): Requires Blaze Prayer (3), Hail Prayer (3), and Bolt Prayer (3). Dispels Blaze Prayer, Hail Prayer, or Bolt Prayer to deal the dispelled-element damage and decrease the resistance of the dispelled-element by 50% until the end of turn at max level. Can only be used when the target has one of the aforementioned Prayer buffs. Costs 12 TP and has 26 uses. Targets all enemies.

Skill Point Allocation Strategy:

Learn all Prayer skills (except Focus Prayer) with one point early on. Then, level up Gospel and Prayer Mastery to a reasonable level to mitigate TP costs and provide passive healing. Avoid maximizing them initially to save skill points for other Prayer skills.

Party Synergy:

The Shaman fits well into any team due to its party-wide buffs. It has strong synergy with classes that deal elemental damage, such as Warlock or Fencer with Chain skills. With Gospel's healing, a dedicated healer like Rover or Botanist might not be necessary.

Tips
  • The Shaman should not be placed in the front row, as its role is primarily supportive.
  • Heaven's Gift can be used to ensure a specific party member acts first, with bonus healing.
  • Dance Oracle can be a powerful skill when used strategically. For example, dispelling Bolt Prayer allows the party to inflict volt-based damage and exploit the enemy's reduced volt resistance. If two Shamans are present, one can use this skill while the other provides the buff, enabling its use every turn.
  • Party members have a limit of 3 buff slots. Be mindful of other buffs like Chain Boost, High Ground, Amplify, and Overexertion that might compete for these slots. Gospel will still heal even when spamming the same buff repeatedly.
  • Brouni's union skills like Guard Order, Aegis Shield, and Hygieia’s Bowl are excellent for a party with a Shaman as the solo healer, especially in the early game.
  • For prolonged dungeon exploration without relying on food or items, prioritize strong healing and cheap TP costs by leveling Gospel (10) and Prayer Mastery (10).
  • If the Shaman is your main healer, start by investing one point in Prayer Mastery, then focus on Gospel, followed by one point in Aegis Prayer.

Aegis Prayer can be available early on as a bow skill via the Sequoian Bow, which needs to be forged to unlock the skill.

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