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Healer
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'''Healer''' is a traditional World of Warcraft group role responsible for restoring health and keeping the party alive.
On the Shadowmourne Realm, healers may be controlled by human players or Playerbots.
Healer Responsibilities
A healer should:
- heal injured party members
- keep the tank alive
- manage mana
- remove harmful effects
- remain safely positioned
Healing Classes
Wrath of the Lich King healing-capable classes include:
Priest Healing
Priests can provide:
- direct healing
- group healing
- shields
- dispels
Paladin Healing
Holy Paladins are strong single-target healers and are especially effective for tank healing.
Shaman Healing
Restoration Shamans provide:
- direct heals
- chain healing
- totems
- group support
Druid Healing
Restoration Druids specialize heavily in healing-over-time effects.
Mana
Mana is one of the most important healer resources.
A healer with insufficient mana cannot keep the party alive.
Always check healer mana before difficult encounters.
Positioning
Healers should stay away from unnecessary melee damage.
Line of sight is also important.
Walls and terrain may prevent healing.
Playerbot Healers
Playerbot healers should be prepared with:
maintenance
autogear
See Playerbot Healing.
Dungeon Healing
During dungeons:
- prioritize the tank
- watch party health
- conserve mana
- avoid dangerous positioning
Raid Healing
Raid healing may involve:
- main tank healing
- off tank healing
- raid healing
- dispels
- emergency healing
See Playerbot Raid Guide.