Okay, so I played Rift since beta, started a cleric. I've primarly used Justicar to level, have not done much in the way of raiding or grouping. At some point I switched up to Shaman/Justicar. Now I wish to expand my roles, so I have delved into some of the presets, like Shaman/Warden and full Inquisitor. However, I'm in need of some advice.
1) Equipment: clerics can use maces, totems, shields, staves and wands. As a shaman, I just used a stave. But as an Inquistor, is my damage based on what I have in my hands or in my wand slot? Is there an advantage to using a totem over a shield if you are using both slots?
2) I hear Warden/Justicar is probably better than Warden/Shaman for dungeons? What's the truth, and what kind of specs do you suggest?
3) Is there any advantage to going Cabalist over Inquisitor in groups?