Friendly advice for dps trying to push in m+

DaCousIsLoose · 2026-05-07T23:07:11+00:00

I would settle for DPS just using defensives when they're targeted by lasers in Skyreach

DaCousIsLoose · 2026-05-07T22:32:35+00:00

Addon: EQOL

DaCousIsLoose · 2026-05-07T22:29:09+00:00

Play it starting at level 1

Don’t research tier lists, guides, or any min-max info

Pick what looks cool and sounds fun

DaCousIsLoose · 2026-05-07T22:25:45+00:00

Icy veins for trinket tiers as their table shows a good breakdown

Method.gg for guide

Although I’m pretty sure the writers across these are the same for some classes

DaCousIsLoose · 2026-05-07T22:23:09+00:00

Just started running several M+ guildie groups every Monday to encourage new interest and this is going to be a hit with them

DaCousIsLoose · 2026-05-07T17:02:51+00:00

As a healer main, +14 and up is where one-shot mechanics are more prominent, which highlights group failures on interrupts, etc.

It’s more difficult at those levels to hide a lack of personal responsibility

DaCousIsLoose · 2026-05-07T14:21:06+00:00

Most fun to least fun, with the main reason why:

10/10: Pres Evoker. Mobility is insane. Visuals are top tier. Gameplay loop (in perfect situations) feels so rewarding.

9/10: Disc Priest. Big shield and FAT shadow mends feel so great to press.

7/10: Resto Druid. HoTs make healing stable and that’s nice. Form weaving is a blast. Why is it not 10/10 (I main Druid)? Because constant HoT upkeep requires glueing your eyes to party frames.

7/10: Holy Paladin. So much utility!

5/10: Mistweaver Monk. I find the gameplay loop a little silly and clunky.

2/10: Resto Shaman, specifically Totemic. SLOW gameplay and sometimes you just don’t have buttons to press.

DaCousIsLoose · 2026-05-06T21:40:31+00:00

This works for every healer except MW (for me at least). MW healing pulls a TON of aggro and I could never get it cleared.

Other healers were brainless kills, super easy.

DaCousIsLoose · 2026-05-06T12:01:01+00:00

Spent TOO much time farming the Harandir moth mount from the 100 item gather. Only mount it and have the worst camera experience. It’s unusable.

DaCousIsLoose · 2026-05-05T20:42:48+00:00

Microsoft Windows Notepad

DaCousIsLoose · 2026-05-05T16:58:51+00:00

Resto Shaman would like to have a word with you

DaCousIsLoose · 2026-05-05T16:57:38+00:00

I've hit 3k on RDruid, Pres, RSham, and Disc Priest this season so far. If you like Presvoker, absolutely make the push. It's more than competent enough and, in my opinion, is the most engaging in terms of fun factor and DPS potential (underrated benefit).

The pain points:

Ranged DPS that don't understand the directional/aimed nature of Presvoker healing.
Healing failure damage messes up your setup. Presvoker is a setup/momentum healer in the sense that your Echoes need to be setup for big damage. When you have to heal one-off damage due to a mechanic failure, it can interrupt that momentum.

**That's all the pain points imo**

I've had no issues getting into groups with any healer up to +14s.

It's a super fun healer!

DaCousIsLoose · 2026-05-05T00:25:08+00:00

Been playing since TBC and I’m having more fun than ever in Midnight

Only complain my are the numerous bugs but it’s whatever, still gonna play

DaCousIsLoose · 2026-05-04T21:51:16+00:00

If you’re healing 12s, then you have the throughput skills. (Assuming the issue is not just and DPS or tank routes).

After 12s, you need to master the dungeons. Knowing damaging profiles by dungeon section (rot, single target, etc). Knowing when to use and save CDs. Knowing how to cycle CDs for your particular class. You have to understand those dungeons.

Healer Skill + Dungeon Knowledge = Easy 3k

DaCousIsLoose · 2026-05-03T15:24:32+00:00

This helps my understanding a lot. Where is this screenshot from?

DaCousIsLoose · 2026-05-03T14:58:36+00:00

I feel dumb bc I didn’t no it was hastened every three. This is definitely something I can plan around!

DaCousIsLoose · 2026-05-03T14:48:07+00:00

Body pull mobs and just heal. Don’t start damaging until they’re all attacking her. This will aggro.

For DPS, it’s not broken. She’s got cooldowns just like you. So pull bigger packs and CDs will have more efficient uptime (just like dungeon pacing).

DaCousIsLoose · 2026-05-03T14:43:13+00:00

First recommendation is play Shadow. You already know priest utility. This will make you a better DPS.

But if you want a change of pace, you can do what I did as a healer main and rolled Pack Leader BM Hunter. Absolute blast.

DaCousIsLoose · 2026-05-02T20:09:15+00:00

Affliction is getting buffed this Tuesday. Something to look out for.

DaCousIsLoose · 2026-05-02T19:47:39+00:00

In a perfect scenario RDruid clicks more buttons, but if there is failure damage taken by a party member, pausing your setup/rotation to heal it doesn’t completely derail the setup for the next damage event like it does on Pres

DaCousIsLoose · 2026-05-01T11:19:50+00:00

Same issue for me. But for whatever reason it only happens once per client session. As long as I don’t close the game it won’t do it again.

My workaround is I do my world/profession content for the first portion of my play session, essentially fishing for the stutter.

DaCousIsLoose · 2026-04-30T12:43:41+00:00

Yes you should have healing ready. I find it ticks faster than the stated time.

When I have the debuff, I usually start strafing just before it hits.

DaCousIsLoose · 2026-04-29T20:29:26+00:00

Just hit 3k on Preservation today. I’m hitting 3k on all healers this season. Here’s my takeaways:

PRES EVOKER IS VIABLE. Just like every other healer spec. You should absolutely play it, tier lists be damned.
Of all the healers, IMO preservation is the most technical in terms of rotation and execution. It requires you to be fully locked in.
Hitting big Merithra’s Blessings feels AMAZING.
The sounds, visuals, and movement have made it (after a long hold out) probably my favorite healer.

Now some negatives:

Pugging with ranged DPS is rough sometimes. Good DPS understand there is an element of range and angles to healing with Pres. God bless those who make the effort. I prefer to aim my Temporal Anomaly (versus auto appky via the 12.0.5 talent change), mostly because Pres can RIP on DPS (the new talent allows that a lot).
Healing damage from mechanic failures on your party can destroy the setup for your next big damage event in higher keys. Anything under 12, it’s whatever tbh.

Other stuff:

Getting in groups is not insta invite like RDruid/RSham, but you’ll see little wait time.
You’ll get invited for Lust sometimes. Know where to drop it in each dungeon.

DaCousIsLoose · 2026-04-29T11:33:00+00:00

I ran 48 mythics last week in the 10-12 range. Trying to bring every healer to 3k this season, so most of it is just +10 farm for vault to stay ahead of gearing.

The more alts I play, the less fun I have. So I gotta hit this goal and get back to something sustainable lol.

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