I did some number crunching today by comparing a level 50 WHM to a level 50 AST (not SCH because I suck at SCH). Turns out that AST does better in long fights due to it's efficiency and it's use of buffs. WHM is still better at burst healing however, so they tend to do much better in short fights.
Would I see an AST in a static raid party due to their strong healing capabilities in long fights? YES. Very much so, they can easily replace WHM in long fights.Â
Would I see an AST in a static raid party as a secondary healer with a WHM as primary? Sure, their shields are good but not as good as SCH from what I've seen. Their buffs do make them very useful however. Personally having them as a secondary healer would depend on the static and what they have player skill wise.
Would I see an AST in a static raid party due to their strong healing capabilities in long fights? YES. Very much so, they can easily replace WHM in long fights.Â
Would I see an AST in a static raid party as a secondary healer with a WHM as primary? Sure, their shields are good but not as good as SCH from what I've seen. Their buffs do make them very useful however. Personally having them as a secondary healer would depend on the static and what they have player skill wise.
