Restoration Shaman in WoW TBC
Healer
The single most powerful cooldown in the game is yours to give.
Difficulty
PvES
PvPModerate
Restoration is widely considered the strongest healer in TBC — Chain Heal hits multiple targets efficiently, Mana Spring keeps everyone topped up, and Heroism/Bloodlust is a 30-second raid-wide cooldown so powerful that guilds plan entire compositions around having one.
Strengths
- ✓Heroism/Bloodlust — the most powerful raid cooldown in TBC
- ✓Chain Heal is extremely mana-efficient group healing
- ✓Mana Tide Totem solves mana problems for every caster
Trade-offs
- ✗Single-target healing weaker than dedicated tank healers
- ✗Totem placement requires spatial awareness
- ✗Only one totem of each element active at a time
Best for
Players who want to feel essential to their groupFans of elemental/spiritual aesthetics
Best professions for Restoration Shaman
Crafted mail healing gear plus a healing enchant on both rings keeps your Chain Heals flowing.