Quote Originally Posted by Cynfael View Post
I would argue that even though SpS supports DPS, it's a garbage healing stat for SCH. No one needs an oh-so-slightly faster heal with how damage is both choreographed and telegraphed, and SCH's only HoT is Eos' Whispering Dawn. I'd compare SpS and DH based almost purely on DPS value.
You obviously shouldn't prioritize it, but Eos does get a lot faster with SpS, and embrace makes up a significant portion of SCH healing + costs no resources regardless of how fast embrace gets. It's nice for DOT's as well.

Unlike for DPS there really isn't a strict priority in terms of which stat is better. Even if crit is mathematically better, SpS helps a lot in savage fights like o4s where the window of healing is tight, and other healers might see a lot of value in the consistency of determination. Still others might be taking on the brunt of main + AOE healing for their raid and end up needing the sustain from piety.