some other things i've noticed:
- kick damage does not have anything to do with boots. (at least.. on screen that is. I'm going to have to do some research on this)
- when you pick up rejuvenation potions they don't automatically go into your belt slots, instead they just go to your inventory
- unique shamans raise regular shamans

fml
Yeah.. this is going to be difficult. Hopefully i can find some decent loot soon to make me a bit beefier.