WoW Forever Beta Healer Tier List Best Healers
Healer tier list for WoW Forever beta ranks all 4 healer specs by raid + dungeon + PvP performance.
For broader content, see our Class Tier Lists, Best Race-Class, and Talent Builds articles.
Quick summary: S tier: Disc Priest + Holy Paladin. A tier: Resto Druid + Holy Priest. All 4 healers viable in beta.
Healer tier list
S tier (must-pick)
| Spec | Strength |
|---|---|
| Discipline Priest | Atonement (unique heal-via-DPS) |
| Holy Paladin | Blessing + Lay on Hands |
A tier (strong)
| Spec | Strength |
|---|---|
| Restoration Druid | Mobility + HoT |
| Holy Priest | Spirit scaling + CoH |
Best healer for raid
| Rank | Spec | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Disc Priest | Atonement + Smite damage |
| 2 | Holy Paladin | Blessing + Lay on Hands |
| 3 | Holy Priest | Spirit scaling |
| 4 | Resto Druid | Mobility + HoT |
Best healer for dungeon
| Rank | Spec | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Resto Druid | Mobility + HoT |
| 2 | Disc Priest | Atonement |
| 3 | Holy Priest | CoH + group heal |
| 4 | Holy Paladin | Blessing + plate |
Best healer for PvP
| Rank | Spec | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Disc Priest | Atonement + dispel |
| 2 | Resto Druid | Mobility + Cyclone |
| 3 | Holy Paladin | Plate + bubble |
| 4 | Holy Priest | CoH + Fear Ward |
Stat priority (Disc Priest)
| Stat | Priority |
|---|---|
| Spirit | 1 (mana regen) |
| Spell Power | 2 |
| Hit | 3 (cap 17%) |
| Crit | 4 |
| Intellect | 5 (mana pool) |
Stat priority (Holy Paladin)
| Stat | Priority |
|---|---|
| Intellect | 1 (mana pool) |
| Spirit | 2 (mana regen) |
| Spell Power | 3 |
| Crit | 4 |
| MP5 | 5 (when Spirit capped) |
Stat priority (Resto Druid)
| Stat | Priority |
|---|---|
| Spirit | 1 (HoT scaling) |
| Spell Power | 2 |
| Intellect | 3 |
| MP5 | 4 |
Stat priority (Holy Priest)
| Stat | Priority |
|---|---|
| Spirit | 1 (CoH scaling) |
| Spell Power | 2 |
| Intellect | 3 |
| Crit | 4 |
Healer gear (level 20-30)
Pre-bis gear
| Slot | Item | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Cenarion Cowl | Quest |
| Shoulders | Cenarion Shoulders | Quest |
| Chest | Cenarion Vestments | Quest |
| Legs | Cenarion Pants | Quest |
Healer rotations
Disc Priest rotation
- Smite (damage = heal via Atonement)
- Penance (channel heal)
- Power Word: Shield (preemptive heal)
- Flash Heal (emergency)
- Pain Suppression (CD)
Holy Paladin rotation
- Holy Light (big heal)
- Flash of Light (fast heal)
- Beacon of Light (passive)
- Lay on Hands (emergency)
- Avenging Wrath (CD)
Resto Druid rotation
- Rejuvenation (HoT)
- Lifebloom (HoT + bloom)
- Regrowth (HoT + direct)
- Swiftmend (consume HoT)
- Tranquility (CD)
Holy Priest rotation
- Circle of Healing (group heal)
- Prayer of Healing (group heal)
- Greater Heal (big heal)
- Flash Heal (fast heal)
- Desperate Prayer (CD)
Common healer mistakes
| Mistake | Cost |
|---|---|
| Low spirit | OOM |
| No consumables | Slow recovery |
| Pre-heal panic | Overheal |
| No mana management | Death |
Healer addons
| Addon | Purpose |
|---|---|
| VuhDo | Healer raid frames |
| Grid2 | Lightweight frames |
| WeakAuras | Cooldown tracking |
| Details! | Healing meter |
FAQ
What’s the best healer?
Disc Priest (Atonement is unique).
Best healer for 5-man?
Resto Druid (mobility + HoT).
Best healer for PvP?
Disc Priest (Atonement + dispel).
Final verdict
S tier: Disc Priest + Holy Paladin. A tier: Resto Druid + Holy Priest.
Whatever you choose, Disc Priest is unique.
For more content, see our Class Tier Lists, Best Race-Class, Talent Builds, and Best Addons articles.
