WHM - Cure III vs. Medica

[MilesSaintboroguh]

I use Cure 3 when A) everyone is close enough and B) their HP is really low.

[Kelya]

I use Cure 3 when A) everyone is close enough and B) their HP is really low.

This.

Don't forget each AOE spell has different healing values. (Medica 1 ~ 1050 / Cure 3 ~ 2050 / Medica 2 ~ 2550 at ilvl124)

If the damages are very less than what provides a Cure 3, you should not Cure 3 just because ppl are stacked. In few situations though, it can be an important factor, as much as if it's a proc. But in most of the cases, stacked or not you will Medica 1 for less damages, Medica 2 for more damages. Also if less than 5 ppl got hit and you are NOT forced to top them fast, you should NOT AOE heal them, no Cure 3, no Medica, just some Cure 1/Regen and there is another healer so you can easily share the tasks and heal 2 persons while he's taking care of the 2 others.

[Lyrica_Ashtine]

Don't forget each AOE spell has different healing values. (Medica 1 ~ 1050 / Cure 3 ~ 2050 / Medica 2 ~ 2550 at ilvl124)

Please don't explain values like that. Medica 1 from a level 10 heals different from a level 50 while they have the same potency value. There's also the thing about initial healing as well as over time healing. I know what you mean, though. But it doesn't help those who come to the forum for information.
Medica 300 potency
Medica II 200 potency with 500 potency over a period of 30 seconds
Cure III 550 potency

[VanilleFang]

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I've never even used Cure III (SCH main) and I laughed at this.

Sorry, I know that's mean but come on.

[Squeeb]

Normal Medica II just for the group hot then spot heal

[Inflorescence]

There have only been two times I have ever felt that Cure III was useful:

-In T5, to heal the soak party (you'll understand when you get there; you can't stand next to them)

-Shiva EX, when she freezes the arena (you can't move when she does)

Both times, the effectiveness is purely from a range standpoint. Otherwise, it's simply more consistent and reliable to use your Medicas and Cure I/IIs.

[KikoriL]

My instances of Cure III are, off the top of my head...

Garuda Hard: I personally off-tank both Chirada and Suprana, and since I'm outside Medica range, Cure III on a melee dps or tank becomes a good way to help them out.
Titan Extreme: With how often you have to cluster up after big bursts and Tumults, self explanatory.
Ifrit Extreme: While separated from the group, it's perfect for healing the dps cluster if an eruption clips them even once, or during nail pops.
Turn 10: Necessary after a phase change if the boss has nine stacks or more--Medica II will unlikely regen enough over time to safely handle the Heat Lightning and mechanics after that point.
Turn 11: Nerve Cloud and if groups really mess up their tether-nerve gas movements. Our tanks stay in Cure III range, so if Cure II procs an Overcure, no regrets using it.

[ZhycranaDranix]

Hmmm so no one uses Cure III on double towers in T13 , damn my WHM is over healing

[Sleigh]

Hmmm so no one uses Cure III on double towers in T13 , damn my WHM is over healing

Generally any form of Succor/Medica/Medica II will let everyone survive Megaflare > tower hit. My group usually waits a little after tower explodes for everyone to group up before C3 if it's needed.

In final phase where there can be legit two towers in one spot, I have survived Megaflare hit > two towers with Succor before and M2/Succor after. I'm i130 though, and it was close.

[Whiston]

Cure III is also, given its potency and AoE, a massive massive hate generator if there's overhealing (Overhealing generates twice the enmity)

This stood out to me. Obviously over healing contributes to your enmity, however I have never heard of a modifier for that healed value.
Do you have a source or any conclusive evidence indicating your enmity in fact doubles on overhealing?