How to heal in 3.3: Resto PvE

NOTE: Now also posted on the official WoW druid forums here.

This was a guide I started for the 3.1 patch, which changed a lot about druid healing. It is now updated for the 3.3 patch

This is written at a beginning to intermediate level, where total “experts” won’t find that much useful that they don’t already know (since i don’t go much into the theorycrafting & math), and beginners who are under level 80 would be better off reading my leveling healing guide on restokin.com.

So, lets get into more of the details of what you will need to know to be a PvE healer for raiding. In general, the best tank healing strategy will be using HOTs to buff the healing done by nourish. The best raid healing strategy is using HOTs (primarily wild growth and rejuv).

Table of Contents:

  1. Tank healing – Nourish supported by HOTs
  2. Tank healing – Lifebloom strategies
  3. AOE raid healing – Wild growth and other HOTs
  4. Recommended talent spec(s)
  5. Glyphs for tank & raid healing
  6. Set bonuses and Idols
  7. Consumables & enchants