Of the healers...

Kaelano1

I'm not in beta. I've chosen to not see anything beforehand past what satiates my curiosity, so...

 

of the healers, which one(s) are more like "straight burst heals", and which are kinda dps heals? I plan on playing a healer type, but I guess I haven't read enough into "which" are more "what".

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Originally posted by Kaelano1

I'm not in beta. I've chosen to not see anything beforehand past what satiates my curiosity, so...

 

of the healers, which one(s) are more like "straight burst heals", and which are kinda dps heals? I plan on playing a healer type, but I guess I haven't read enough into "which" are more "what".

straight burst heals would probably be your jedi consular sages(seer tree) and sith inquisitor sorcerer(corruption tree)

 

your HoT healers would be smuggler scoundrel(sawbones tree) and imperial agent operative(medic tree)

 

trooper commando(combat medic tree) and bounty hunter(bodyguard tree) can be healers too but not sure how to describe how they heal. 

RT: What makes the Commando Combat Medic stand apart from his healing counterparts?

GZ: Commandos are the only medic class capable of increasing their target’s mitigation and receptivity to heals. They are also the only Advanced Class that features a ‘smart heal’, an auto-response heal that triggers on the target when they take damage. They also feature a unique mechanic with the aforementioned Combat Support Cell: Utilizing their main weapon to support their allies with a steady, reliable stream of healing, while building up Supercharge cell – which provides burst on demand capabilities when needed for either healing or even emergency damage.

RT: Is the Commando viable as a primary healer for Flashpoints and Operations?

GZ: Yes, all our healer specs are viable as primary healers for Flashpoint and Operations content. Players will no doubt develop personal preferences, of course

RT: Does the Trooper’s ability to wear heavy armor factor into the balance of the Combat Medic Commando?

GZ: Like any Trooper, the Combat Medic wears heavy armor, making them the most ‘sturdy’ of the healing centered Advanced Classes. Where the Sage has to actively manage their survivability by avoiding enemies, the Commando has the luxury to spend more of their time focusing on supporting their teammates.

http://www.republictrooper.com/2011/11/04/once-more-unto-the-breach-general-georg-zoeller-shares-combat-directives-with-the-troops/

 

hope some of this helps

AzurePrower

I like to think of the healers this way. If you've played WoW. You will be familiar with this aspect.

Sage/Sorcerer healer = Holy Priest (Light armor, absorb bubble, straight up healing)

Scoundrel/Operative healer = Res. Druid (HoT, medium armor, stealth)

Commando/Merc healer = Holy Paladin (Heavy Armor, straight up healing with gimmicks)

Kaelano1

Thanks for the good responses. I will probably be a Jedi Consular.