I also often hear that whm has better healing output than AST, which is not true. All of the healing potencies are higher and the cooldowns are better. As an added bonus, AST can pre super shield and then switch to regen mode prepull, for a sort-of divine benison. The + 10% stance bonus makes all healing slightly better and regen is the same. They also have more oGLD with synastry, duration extension, earthly star (better than two assize with same cooldown and more controllable to avoid overheal waste) and a lower cooldown benedict with essential dignity. Also Lady of Crowns. Synastry alone could be multiple oGLD per cooldown if a lot if healing is required.