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The new eagle shaman at will, "Claws of the Eagle" may be a worthy Half Elf Diletante power, especially for those who aren't planning on taking combat virtuoso, like if they aren't multiclassing much.  It grants a free attack with much more flexibility then commander's strike (within 3 spaces, or adjacent to spirit companion if you mc shaman.  Even without a spirit companion it's still better than commander strike unless you have high int modifier) and it grants CA to the whole party for a turn, a not insignificant bonus.  I like that it grants a basic attack without typing it ranged or melee.  And we know the benefits of attack granting.  Letting people capitolize aain on bonuses you or other gave them, letting fighters get in another mark or keeping your rogue from missing out on it's sneak attack bonus...  If War Chanter, Past level 11, it's probably way better to use with an action point then many of your attacks because allies get that nifty bonus to attack and damage when you spend an action point.  Why not let them use it. 

Nice to see the updates coming.  Thanks again Litigation!

Notes(Excellent guide as always Litigation):
Word of Friendship should be sky blue - in effect, you don't need training in Diplomacy and get a free +1 for doing so. Combine with Jack of all Trades.

Dexterity - there are some interesting new feats for Rogues, including one that adds +Cha to Athletics/Acrobatics.

Eladrin - Feyborn Charm + Cunning Bard isn't Purple. It might not be better than Gnome, but...in combo with Resourceful Magician and the Charm spells available to Wizards in the new Dragon article, it is pretty good in a narrow way. And that route still lets you do Feycharger tricks.

Star of Corellon - I think this is only Dark Blue. It used to be amazing, but that was really when there were no other options. If you find it, that's amazing, but you're usually going to be stuck at a -1 to everyone else if you're buying it. Arcane Implement Proficiency, given that it means you can swat people or do implement tricks is much better. Would you spend a feat for a +1 to hit? I would...not to mention, it also opens up some of the really nice Holy Symbols from AV2 which have properties not related to attacks. Symbol of Daring for instance.

Inspiring Refrain - +1 to hit for all attacks against all opponents. It isn't great, but I think it is better than purple because all you need is a character who has good options to attack multiple opponents in your party.

Fast Friends - what about this one isn't Red? There are some interesting 'don't attack the defender who marked you' options, but wow is that situational for a situational power.

Unluck - while I think it is the best of the 7th level powers, in practice, I've found it is always the last power I'm using out of my encounters. Necrotic and range of 5 really make it Dark Blue.

Mantle of Unity is really nice. I'd call it Sky Blue. Once the Bard goes in round 1, they basically always throw this up and cause a bunch of misses as a result. This is especially true if you're in a party with wildly varying defenses. Swordmage or Paladin = wow...

Wail of Anguish. This one is calling out for something better than Sky Blue. I think it would be sky blue if it took a standard action, not a minor. In practice, absolutely amazing ability to dish out tons of damage. Works with Resplendent Gloves and the Dragonshard that works with weapon implements. Which is to say, it warps combats.