A Druid’s Reaction to the Wild Growth / Circle of Healing Nerf

Those of you who keep up with upcoming patch notes and blue posts on the official WoW forums have probably known for quite some time–ever since before Wrath’s release in fact–that both Wild Growth and Circle of Healing were living in the shadow of the nerf bat. A 6-second cooldown has been threatened for both …

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Gearing Your Fresh Level 80 Holy Priest: Matt’s Recommendations

Here it is, Priests. This is the list you’ve been waiting for. Remember, this isn’t the absolutely best gear you can get at level 80 for pre-raiding. This is the fastest way to get gear you can get at level 80. I’ll provide you with quest options and purchase options. Cheap enchants and select gems …

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Order of Operations: Surge of Light, Clearcasting, Improved Holy Concentration

A question was posed this morning on the two articles I wrote on Spiritual Guidance this morning. A number of talents have been modified for Priests in the Holy tree. If Surge of Light, Clearcasting, and Improved Holy Concentration proc, will Flash Heal eat all 3? (Not the exact question, but the exact question was …

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My take on Guardian Spirit

Did a quick Skill Mastery: Guardian Spirit writeup based on the various experiences I had from a raiding stand point (Find it on WoW Insider). Check it out! Would love to encourage some more discussion from non-betaers and betaers. At school, can’t write much now. WTB powerpoint lecture slides that don’t suck.

Healing Naxxramus – Loatheb (10 man)

Loatheb looks slightly complicated but after a few tries becomes easy to understand. It requires people to look outwards and pay attention. You only need to have one tank on him for the entire encounter. Gimmicks Everyone gets a 16 second debuff that reduces healing by 100%. After that, you have a 4 second window …

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