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What's The Best Healer Class To Play?
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Post by
MichaelaRD22
I know this also kind of comes down to opinion but I've been playing a hunter for awhile, level 82 now and I'd like to try something different. What class is best for widespread healing? like, which class would be easiest and best as a healer in a dungeon? Please Help, Answer Respectfully, Thank You :]
Post by
Thewishmasternl
I would go for a holy priest
or maybe a druid but i like my priest more that's why maybe :)
good healing m8
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Post by
Rebi
Holy priest is definitely the most entertaining to heal with.
Shaman heals are easy but dull.
Pally heals are a bit more entertaining, but for sheer utility, nothing beats a holy priest.
(I can't comment on resto druid, but I've healed with the other classes)
Post by
grouchomarx
Resto Shaman
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Post by
afroninja27
I'd say either holy pally or resto sham. Both have the ability to provide aoe, "spot and dot" heals, and massive heals with relative ease. A shamans raid utility is beyond what they look like at the surface level. And with a relatively simple tool kit its easy to start with the basics and progress into an all-around great raid healer. I mean what other class can boast aoe and single target heals at the same time.(My Shaman Bias) On the other hand my holy pally gets the most play mainly due to his raid versatility and his ability to sustain the tank with relative ease while at the same time easily conserving mana to pick up the slack for other assignments.(something which i do not suggest) And to answer the question... i reluctantly suggest a holy pally for you kind sir/madam. With the versatility one brings(OffSpec Tank) and his ability to become a raid/dungeon hero(lay on hands, Pally Bubble,Buffs), not to mention the joy of
KITING FOR DAYS
in pvp(which you're probrably fairly use to as a hunter), a pally healer is far more entertaining than a shammy healer(or any other healer) for one who is used to the active play style of a hunter. Good luck in your choice. Hope i was helpful.
Note: I have yet to try a Mistweaver Monk.
Note: Sorry for the block of text.
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Post by
Rystrave
Of my two healers, I favor my resto drood.
But I do enjoy my holy priest.
Post by
kamodius
Having played them all, it really comes down to your preferred play style.
Druid - Excellent blanket healing ability, not a ton of oomph single-target compared to others. Brings Tranquility to the game, though. Combined with a holy priest as a pre-and-post healing combo for raid healing (blanket hots pre-damage + holy aoe recovery), really quite amazing.
Shaman - Great 5-man healer, excellent as part of a 25-man healing team, can be challenging in a 10-man healing team. Played well, one of the better healers.
Paladin - Tied, imo, with disc priest for best tank-healing. Decent AoE heals, some of the strongest single-target healbombs in the game.
Priest (Disc) - As stated, probably tied with Holydin for tank-healing slot. Also strong, even with the 5.2 nerfs, at emergency AoE with Spirit Shell + Prayer of Healing.
Priest (Holy) - Again, imo, probably the most challenging class/spec to play
well
, but if done right, phenominal at either single-target bombing or blanket aoe in a reactive fashion.
Monk - I have no idea. Hitting things to heal your friends is weird. I will say that as a tank I love running around collecting monk balls. Scratches the PacMan itch. :)
So I guess what healer you're interested in depends what you want to do. If it's all about raiding, it depends what the composition of the rest of your raid healing team is, and what size. If it's PvP, most will work, but save yourself aggravation and don't use a holy priest. If it's 5-mans, play what you like. They all do well.
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