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Healing Way Healing Way

Shaman · Restoration · Row 5 of 7 · 3 ranks
Changed from Classic

Healing Way sits in row 5 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 Healing Way does

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

  1. Rank 1: Increases the amount healed by your Healing Wave spell by 8%.
  2. Rank 2: Increases the amount healed by your Healing Wave spell by 17%.
  3. Rank 3: Increases the amount healed by your Healing Wave spell by 25%.

How to reach it

Row 5 opens after you spend 20 points in the earlier Restoration rows. Level 30 is the earliest you can pick up Healing Way.

Is Healing Way worth the points?

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

What it unlocks

Once Healing Way is maxed, it opens this talent deeper in the tree: Riptide.

Starter Shaman builds that use this talent

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

Try Healing Way in the Shaman calculator

FAQ

How many points does Healing Way cost?

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

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

Row 5 of the Restoration tree. Spend 20 points in the rows above to open it. Level 30 is the earliest you can take it.

What does Healing Way unlock?

Maxing it opens Riptide deeper in the Restoration tree.

Did Healing Way 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: