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WHERE TO GET SHAMAN SPELLS IF U ARE A DARK ELF IN EQL

If you’re a Dark Elf Shaman in EverQuest Legends (EQL) , you don’t get your spells from a “Dark Elf–only” source; you buy them from the same shaman spell vendors that all non‑Froglok shamans use.

Quick answer: where to get Shaman spells (Dark Elf)

For a Dark Elf (or any standard race) Shaman in EQL:

  • You start with a few basic spells automatically when you pick Shaman at level 11.
  • All additional spells are bought from shaman spell vendors in the main cities and zones.
  • Dark Elves do not have a separate “Dark Elf shaman vendor”; you use the shared shaman/vendor network like Humans, Erud, etc.

From the forum discussion, a DE Shaman player at level 11 says:

“I just hit level 11 and chose shaman as a dark elf. There may be a couple that I didn't automatically get, but I was flooded with new spells.”

That matches the intended behavior: you get a base set on class selection, then you go to vendors to buy the rest as you level.

Exact locations of Shaman spell vendors

Based on community answers for EverQuest–style games (and echoed in EQL discussions): Shaman spell vendors are typically found in:

  1. Qeynos (human city, north side)
  2. Halas (the Ox capital)
  3. Froglok area in the Rathe Mountains (mostly for Froglok shamans, but sometimes listed alongside other vendors)

Early EQ resources also list:

  • Nerak (for some races)
  • Vah Shir (for Vah Shir races)
  • Specialized zones for certain races (e.g., Telek for Dark Elves for some class items, but not typically shaman spell books)

In EQL specifically, the most relevant ones for a Dark Elf are:

  • Qeynos – main vendor for many Classes (including Shaman)
  • Halas – another major shaman vendor location
  • Possibly Nerak or similar depending on the version/build, but Qeynos/Halas are the core ones mentioned for EQL shamans.

Dark Elves themselves have their city in Freemarker / Kelethin–style high elf areas in some versions, but for shaman spells you still go to the universal shaman vendors, not a Dark Elf–exclusive NPC.

How the process works in practice

Step by step, as a Dark Elf Shaman:

  1. Level 11: Choose Shaman as your second class.
    • You get a small set of starting spells automatically.
  1. Check your spellbook:
    • If you’re missing spells you should have at your level, that’s normal; you must buy them.
  2. Go to a shaman vendor:
    • Travel to Qeynos or Halas (or the shaman vendor area listed in your zone map).
    • Find the NPC labeled something like “Shaman Spell Vendor” or “Class Spell Vendor – Shaman”.
  3. Buy spells by level:
    • Vendors sell spells in “tiers” (e.g., 1–10, 11–20, etc.).
    • As you level, more spells appear in their inventory.
  4. Special/shared spells:
    • Some spells are shared between Cleric/Druid/Shaman and may only be sold by certain vendors or in certain zones.
    • If a spell isn’t showing, check all shaman/spell vendors across the main cities, not just one.

Common confusion points

  • “Why don’t I see all my spells?”
    • You must buy them from vendors, not auto‑receive everything.
  • “Is there a Dark Elf shaman vendor?”
    • No. Dark Elf Shamans use the same shaman vendors as other non‑Froglok races.
  • “Do I need to be in Freemarker or my home city?”
    • No. Go to the major cities with shaman vendors (Qeynos, Halas, etc.) regardless of your race.

Summary:
As a Dark Elf in EQL, get your Shaman spells from the standard shaman spell vendors in Qeynos , Halas , and related major zones. You start with a few spells at level 11, then buy the rest as you level up, just like any other non‑Froglok Shaman. Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.