Help with big pulls in newer content

[BroodingFicus]

Mass pulls can always be a little finicky because part of the situation is out of your control. If the tank doesn't hold aggro off DPS or isn't mitigating damage, the struggle can be real but I can tell you how I handle them in pretty much all dungeons after lvl 66.

1. Aside from the first pull of the whole dungeon, I try to make sure I have three lilies before each pull so I can cast Divine Benison a few seconds before the tank starts rounding up adds. It won't attract aggro so long as the cast is over before the tank gets too close but it will keep them from dipping down too much during that gathering phase in some larger pulls that can then leave you trying to play catch up once aggro is established.

2. As they are approaching the point I know they'll stop I drop Asylum and silently say a prayer they'll stand in it.

3. Cast regen.

4. Begin healing with Cure I/II.

5. Divine Benison will be up fast in most cases because I used it 3-5 seconds before the pull and had the the full recast reduction. I top the tank off, reuse it, thin air, and move in to swift cast holy until their hp is dropping to a level I'm no longer comfortable with. That varies for me depending on if I'm running with a pocket tank I know or if its a pug tank that I'm not as familiar with.

6. Whenever I reach that danger zone I pop tetra, assize, renew regen if there is more than 21secs of the battle left (if I don't think it will fall off before the next pull, I leave it off), and go back to healing with Cure I/Cure II.

My other advice would be to remember your abilities like Presence of Mind. In a pinch, if I'm falling behind or need to get off an aoe heal for the others while not losing too much ground on the tank, Ill pop Benison, PoM, Medica, then go back to Cure I/II. WHM is also very mana efficient with a ton of ways to get it back so I honestly very rarely bother with Cure I and I think that has become pretty common. The free cure proc chance just isn't frequent enough for me to see the value. Largresse is also nice when you need an extra boost but always pop it before your regens etc to make sure they are under its effect. Keep your Benediction in the wing just in case you need that 'HOLY COW' heal to save a tanks life and try not to position yourself in any place you'll be forced to move too much. Sometimes it can't be helped thanks to targeted aoe markers etc but I also try to not stand near other casters that way if they do get targeted, I don't also have to move.

As an aside, if you're ever not comfortable with mass pulls, say so. That's perfectly acceptable and sometimes higher geared tanks tunnel vision and won't check your gear or that of the party before mass pulling, let alone ask. Most people are pretty friendly about it if you do though. Good luck out there.