Season of Discovery (SoD) brings fresh challenges and opportunities for healers in WoW Classic! Determining the "best" healer can be subjective and depend on playstyle and raid composition, but here’s a general tier list with insights for each class:
S-Tier:
Holy Priest:
Powerful single-target and AoE healing with spells like Renew, Flash Heal, and Holy Nova.
Mana efficiency boosts like Power Word: Fortitude and Divine Spirit keep them casting.
Utility spells like Power Word: Barrier and Pain Suppression offer additional raid support.
Restoration Druid:
Excellent AoE healing with HoTs (healing over time) like Lifebloom and Wild Growth.
Strong single-target healing with Nourish and Rejuvenation.
Utility includes Innervate for mana regeneration and Tranquility for raid-wide healing.
Restoration Shaman:
Powerful group healing with Chain Heal and Riptide.
Mana efficiency through Nature’s Swiftness and Healing Stream Totem.
Utility with Purge and Tremor Totem adds raid support.
A-Tier:
Holy Paladin:
Strong single-target healing with Flash of Light and Holy Light.
Beacon of Light spreads heals effectively.
Blessings like Blessing of Wisdom and Salvation offer raid support.
B-Tier:
Discipline Priest:
Unique playstyle with Atonement healing through damage dealt.
Requires strong understanding of mechanics and timing.
Offers strong single-target healing and damage output.
Remember:
This is a general tier list, and individual performance can vary depending on skill, gear, and raid composition.
Every healer brings unique strengths and weaknesses, so choose one that suits your playstyle and the needs of your raid team.
Communication and coordination with your fellow healers are crucial for success!
I hope this information helps you choose the perfect healer for your Season of Discovery adventures! Let me know if you have any other questions about specific healers or raid mechanics.