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boomkin
What does boomkin mean?
A World of Warcraft Balance druid, who casts ranged spells while shapeshifted into Moonkin Form. The spec hurls Starfire and Wrath from a distance. 'Boomkin' is the affectionate nickname for the build and the player who runs it.
"Get the boomkin to drop a Starfall on the pack before we pull."
Origin
World of Warcraft. A play on 'Moonkin Form', the druid's caster shapeshift, with 'boom' for the spell damage.
Frequently asked questions
What does boomkin mean?
In World of Warcraft, a boomkin is a Balance druid shapeshifted into their large owl-bear (Moonkin) combat form.
How do you use boomkin in a sentence?
"Our boomkin was pumping out damage from the back line all raid."
Is boomkin the same as moonkin?
Yes — 'boomkin' is a playful nickname for the Moonkin form, with 'boom' nodding to its heavy spell damage.
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