Hey everyone! I’ve recently rolled a holy/ret paladin for the new expansion, but I’ve got to admit, it’s not really clicking for me. I’m looking for recommendations on which healer class is the easiest to play. My time is limited, so I’m mostly doing dailies, a few dungeons, and maybe some mythics down the line. Just for context, I’ve played a variety of roles over the years, including an OG vanilla druid, a warrior tank in BC, and I’ve been a fire mage in Legion and a BM hunter, which I really enjoy—though those 22-minute queue times can be a drag!
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Honestly, I recently found totemic resto shaman healing to be a breeze. Just had one of those pug runs and it felt easier than any other class.
There’s a ton of varying opinions on what’s easiest; for me, I’d say holy priest tends to hit the sweet spot for newcomers. Minimal interrupts and you can heal on the go.
Many say that the easiest healers are either holy priest or resto shaman. If you’re looking for something straightforward, resto shaman is praised for its simple mechanics.
I find holy priest a bit too complex with too many abilities. Resto shaman, on the other hand, can get away with just a few spells like Heal Rain and Riptide most of the time.
If you want to try something else, roll a priest and test out both healing specs! Resto shaman has so much utility that it might feel overwhelming if you’re just after simplicity.
Honestly, if you’re not feeling holy priest, you might struggle with the AOE healing there, especially in mythics. It’s a bit of a learning curve without a solid plan.
For dungeons, disc priest can be super easy too! Just use that Atonement healing and it’s pretty stress-free given the right comp.
Resto shaman is definitely easier to grasp and has some excellent utility. Once you get the hang of it, you can really shine in parties!
I’d go with restoration druid. It’s easy to throw out hots and just focus on basic healing without stressing about a complex rotation. Don’t worry too much about the rest!
I’ve been playing resto shaman since vanilla too. It’s got a pretty simple and predictable rotation. Although I struggled with mana management until I learned the importance of using Flame Shock and Lava Burst more often. Some players swear by relying on the totems instead of spamming chain heals.