(06-22-2015, 03:03 PM)Septha Wrote: 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.
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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.
The biggest perk I've heard going for them is their pure utility. I've often heard that the best raid healer combo is one WHM and one SCH - so someone who can basically be either in any given situation is quite handy, even if they don't have the pure power of one or the other. Some smart card play (and a bit of luck of the draw, teehee) could also bring even more utility. A defensive boost for big groups or when a big hit is coming, increased damage or skill speed on your highest DPS.
I really want to give it a shot on Gogon once he hits 60 SCH. It'll take some getting used to with the whole litany of new icons and skill layout... but I'm quite intrigued to see what it can do.
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