Season of Discovery Phase 2 Healer Tier List - WoW SoD Phase 2 Best Healer Ranking at 40 Level

With the anticipated launch of Phase 2 of Season of Discovery, new class talents, runes, BiS gear, and systems will come online that have the potential to significantly shake up healer rankings and compositions. Here is an early look at where different healing specs may stand as we hit level 40 content.

WoW SoD Phase 2 Healer Tier List (Level 40) - Best Healer Rankings for Season of Discovery Phase 2

It can be inferred that priests, paladins, and druids will likely remain strong in the role in WoW Season of Discovery Phase 2, based on their performance in Phase 1. However, new phase 2 systems like improved spell power scaling, healing-oriented talents, or mana regeneration mechanics could impact balance in ways that elevate underrepresented healers such as Restoration Shaman. Now here is an early look at where different healing specializations may stand based on expected changes and classic showings so far.

1. Disc Priest (S Tier)

Healing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

DPS: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Raid: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

PvP: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Considered the strongest healer spec due to its powerful instant heals, multiple dispels, and the homunculi ability. Homunculi provides strong armor debuffs and damage over time effects. Has very high burst healing potential and can also output significant damage, especially in PvP. Versatile and powerful toolkit makes it the top choice for both raids and PvP.

2. Restoration Druid (S Tier)

Healing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

DPS: ⭐⭐

Raid: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

PvP: ⭐⭐⭐

Excellent area of effect healing through spells like wild growth and regrowth. Strong single target healing as well. Provides innervate mana regeneration buff. Lacks hard dispels and damage potential of other specs but brings good throughput healing. Better for five-man dungeons and raid healing than PvP due to reactive healing playstyle.

3. Restoration Shaman (A Tier)

Healing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

DPS: ⭐⭐⭐

Raid: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

PvP: ⭐⭐⭐

Strong direct healing and chain healing capability. Riptide provides versatile healing over time effect. Provides mana tide and Bloodlust/Heroism utility. Damage potential through weapon imbues and lightning bolts. However, lacks multiple dispels and damage reduction cooldowns of Disc Priest. Better suited for raid environment than PvP or small group content.

4. Arcane Mage (A Tier)

Healing: ⭐⭐⭐

DPS: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Raid: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

PvP: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Not a dedicated healer but brings impressive damage output. Arcane missiles and evocation provide spot healing. Massive mana pool allows non-stop DPSing and mana regeneration/dispersion. Offers 3% crit buff and is invaluable for speedrunning. Fills a valuable flex role rather than dedicated healer spot. Excellent for padding meters and progression.

5. Holy Priest (B Tier)

Healing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

DPS: ⭐⭐

Raid: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

PvP: ⭐⭐⭐

Effective single target and area of effect healing through spells like Flash Heal, Greater Heal and Prayer of Healing. Offers mana restoration through Spirit of Redemption talent. Provides utility through dispels, Power Word: Shield, and fear/ CC abilities. However, lacks damage potential and dps contribution of Disc spec. More focused on reactive healing than versatility. Generally a strong raid healer but less favored for high-end content or PvP due to lack of damage and offensive dispelling capabilities compared to Disc Priest.

6. Holy Paladin (B Tier)

Healing: ⭐⭐⭐

DPS: ⭐⭐

Raid: ⭐⭐⭐

PvP: ⭐⭐

Effective direct and area of effect healing through spells like Holy Light, Flash of Light, and Holy Shock. Offers utility through Blessing of Protection and Hand of Protection. Damage potential limited compared to other healers. Strong survivability through blessings and immunities. However, lacks mobility, damage over time dispelling, and healing throughput of other specs.

This tier list analyzes healing specs based only on talents/abilities available at level 25 in WoW SoD Phase 1. Itemization and new runes/mechanics in Phase 2 could significantly alter rankings and playstyles. As always, player skill and group composition matters most. With new possibilities on the horizon, the healing meta is certain to evolve rapidly in Season of Discovery Phase 2. Stay tuned for updates!