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[KarstenS]

HP mitigated is HP that doesn't need to be healed. Just because it's not necessary doesn't mean it doesn't have value.

One word: Mana efficiency.

Healing through damage is in nearly every situation more mana efficent than pre shielding, as long the incoming damage < full life.

Point 1 is: Small heals and HoTs cost always less MP per HP than bigger heals/heals with shield

Point 2 is: Pre shielding is usually done by heals with shield effect (exception: Stoneskin). In the most cases this heal is going to be 100% or close to 100% overheal. -> Wasted mana.