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 (11.0.5).
Single Target
Ensure Efflorescence is active under a group before heavy damage occurs.
- Keep on tank or heavily damaged player.
- Use during low to moderate damage phases.
- Follow with Wild Growth.
- Apply on active tank and players with debuffs.
- Use during free GCDs for Mana regen.
Maintain Lifebloom on the tank, use Innervate wisely, and ensure Swiftmend is paired with Wild Growth. Keep Rejuvenation active on key targets.
AoE
Prepare for AoE healing by ensuring Efflorescence is placed correctly.
- Use when multiple players are damaged.
- Keep under melee or clustered players.
- Use during heavy damage phases.
- Spread on multiple players as needed.
- Use during heavy raid damage.
For AoE healing, prioritize Wild Growth and Efflorescence, and utilize Grove Guardians during damage spikes.
Cooldowns
Use cooldowns strategically during high damage phases.
- Use during heavy raid damage.
- Use to regain Mana during high healing phases.
- Apply to tanks or players taking heavy damage.
- Pair with Regrowth for emergency healing.
- Use as close to cooldown as possible.
- Use to cover major damage events.
In cooldown usage, prioritize Tranquility for heavy damage, Innervate for Mana recovery, and Flourish to maximize healing output.