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Ancestral Healing Ancestral Healing

Shaman · Restoration · Row 3 of 7 · 3 ranks
Changed from Classic

Ancestral Healing sits in row 3 of the Shaman Restoration tree. It has 3 ranks, costing one point each.

Changed from Classic. Check the rank effects below before reusing a Classic build.

What each rank of Ancestral Healing does

Each point buys one rank. Compare the effects below to decide how many points to spend.

  1. Rank 1: Increases your target's armor value by 8% for 15 sec after getting a critical effect from one of your healing spells.
  2. Rank 2: Increases your target's armor value by 17% for 15 sec after getting a critical effect from one of your healing spells.
  3. Rank 3: Increases your target's armor value by 25% for 15 sec after getting a critical effect from one of your healing spells.

How to reach it

Row 3 opens after you spend 10 points in the earlier Restoration rows. Level 20 is the earliest you can pick up Ancestral Healing.

Is Ancestral Healing worth the points?

Compare the benefit of another rank with your other talent choices. Take the final rank when it supports your build. You can leave it partially ranked if you do not need the final effect or its dependent talents.

Starter Shaman builds that use this talent

These starter builds already put points into Ancestral Healing. Open one to see the full allocation:

Try Ancestral Healing in the Shaman calculator

FAQ

How many points does Ancestral Healing cost?

Up to 3 points, one per rank. You can stop at any rank.

Which row is Ancestral Healing in, and how do I open that row?

Row 3 of the Restoration tree. Spend 10 points in the rows above to open it. Level 20 is the earliest you can take it.

Did Ancestral Healing change from Classic?

Yes. Its effect or rank wording is different in Forever, so read the ranks above before spending points.

Check more Restoration talents

More talents in the Restoration tree: