Is the WHM still a viable class?

[JoelStrife]

It would seem I have some learning to do... lol

I've only ever really healed once before in an MMO which was Neverwinter, I'm usually a tank or with FFXIV DPS has been the focus.

That being said I went in as a healer on Sastasha last night, despite it being ridiculously easy i actually really enjoyed healing!

What's happening to me? I should be thinking about my 4th tier rotation, blood of the dragon, wam! bam!

lol

[FoxyAreku]

Of course it is?

White mage is better than AST in many situations and meshes perfectly with scholar in a raid composition. Why in the world would you think white mage isn't viable?

[Ghishlain]

All healers are viable, it's just a matter of getting used the toolkit you're given and finding a kit that you enjoy playing with. You can extend that by making sure you understand how you can compliment your healing partner in 8-man runs and communicating with them what sort of responsibilities you'd both like to have (generally not a big deal in HM primals / normal raids, more of a thing in EX / Savage tier raids).

SCH isn't considered the main healer most of the time, but the consensus is that SCH has the strongest kit of the three healers. That might be where your confusion sparked from.

[JoelStrife]

All healers are viable, it's just a matter of getting used the toolkit you're given and finding a kit that you enjoy playing with. You can extend that by making sure you understand how you can compliment your healing partner in 8-man runs and communicating with them what sort of responsibilities you'd both like to have (generally not a big deal in HM primals / normal raids, more of a thing in EX / Savage tier raids).

SCH isn't considered the main healer most of the time, but the consensus is that SCH has the strongest kit of the three healers. That might be where your confusion sparked from.

I think you might be right, thanks for clearing that up.

I'm actually kind of excited now about getting on with levelling my WHM

[Lyrica_Ashtine]

SCH isn't considered the main healer most of the time, but the consensus is that SCH has the strongest kit of the three healers. That might be where your confusion sparked from.

Oh boy... I hope you're ready for the salt train

(he/she's right, though)

[BloodPact]

Oh boy... I hope you're ready for the salt train

(he/she's right, though)

It's undeniable. Both in party and solo content. Most of the solo videos out there are SCH. I don't know where Warrior stands after the damage nerfs.

[Lyrica_Ashtine]

It's undeniable. Both in party and solo content. Most of the solo videos out there are SCH. I don't know where Warrior stands after the damage nerfs.

I wasn't disagreeing with Ghishlain, don't worry about that. If you're a regular on the healer forum, you should have an idea what I am referring to.

[Ghishlain]

Oh boy... I hope you're ready for the salt train

I am always ready for the salt train! o^_____^o

...mainly because I tend to speak my mind and even if I know the opinion I speak is unpopular I'll still speak it because I'd like to think I'm a huge proponent of balance and do enjoy a good discussion. It just would be nicer if some posters can refute arguments better than either using false / incorrect information or flat out telling you that "you're wrong / threatened / terrible" without any additional explanation as to why.

[GeekMatt]

...I feel like this particular thread is not the best place for you to find your answers based on some of the misleading posts, I'd recommend that you continue your research in other threads and such.

All healers are solid on their own, and outside of the absolute top-tier raids you won't notice a difference in which healer is better suited to which circumstance if their both competent, with the exception of SCH being fantastic at more maintained DPS. Keep in mind questions like this will get answers based on the top tier raiding, it's not nearly as relavent in any NM, HM, or pre 3.2 content.

[JoelStrife]

...I feel like this particular thread is not the best place for you to find your answers based on some of the misleading posts, I'd recommend that you continue your research in other threads and such.

All healers are solid on their own, and outside of the absolute top-tier raids you won't notice a difference in which healer is better suited to which circumstance if their both competent, with the exception of SCH being fantastic at more maintained DPS. Keep in mind questions like this will get answers based on the top tier raiding, it's not nearly as relavent in any NM, HM, or pre 3.2 content.

I think you raise a good point, though i do find it interesting hearing the opinions of people more established in the role I'm levelling.

Healing in FF is the complete opposite of what I've been accustomed to, but i have to say I'm enjoying it!