Healer Rotation & Cooldowns
This rotation guide provides a quick, basic understanding of which abilities to prioritize when playing a Restoration Druid, along with additional details on important cooldowns at the bottom. Updated for the latest patch in World of Warcraft: The War Within (11.1).
Single Target
Ensure Efflorescence is active under the group before engaging.
- On the tank or a player taking heavy damage.
- Keep it under a group of players, usually melee.
- Use during low to moderate damage moments.
- Follow with Wild Growth. Never use one without the other.
- On active tank and players with debuffs. Cast fewer to conserve Mana for Flourish.
- Fill free GCDs to regenerate Mana.
Maintain Lifebloom on the tank, keep Efflorescence active, and use Innervate wisely. Follow up with Swiftmend and Wild Growth together, while managing Rejuvenation and using Wrath to conserve Mana.
AoE
Use Efflorescence in group situations for optimal healing.
- Use when multiple players are taking damage.
- Keep it under the group.
- On players taking damage, especially tanks.
- Use with Wild Growth for maximum effect.
- Spread on players with debuffs.
- Use during downtime to regenerate Mana.
In AoE situations, prioritize Wild Growth and Efflorescence for group healing. Maintain Lifebloom on key targets and use Swiftmend with Wild Growth for burst healing.
Cooldowns
Use cooldowns strategically during heavy damage phases.
- Use during heavy raid damage, ideally channeling fully.
- Use to allow for free casting during high damage.
- Use on tanks or players taking significant damage.
- Pair with Regrowth for instant healing.
- Use as close to on cooldown as possible.
- Use to cover entire damage events.
For cooldowns, prioritize Tranquility during heavy damage, use Innervate to maximize healing output, and apply Ironbark on critical targets. Utilize Natures Swiftness with Regrowth for emergencies and keep Flourish on cooldown.