Shaman · Restoration · row 5
Healing Way
Changed from Classic3 ranks
Healing Way
Rank 3/3Restoration
Requires 20 points in Restoration Talents
Increases the amount healed by your Healing Wave spell by 25%.
Every rank of Healing Way
| Rank | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Increases the amount healed by your Healing Wave spell by 8%. | client |
| 2 | Increases the amount healed by your Healing Wave spell by 17%. | client |
| 3 | Increases the amount healed by your Healing Wave spell by 25%. | client |
Requirements and position
- Tree: Restoration, row 5, column 2. Needs 20 points in Restoration first. The earliest you can finish all 3 ranks is level 32 if you put every point into this tree.
- Unlocks: Riptide (requires Healing Way at full rank).
- Competes with: Nature's Swiftness in the same row.
Classic comparison
| Classic 1.12 | WoW Forever | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Healing Way | Healing Way |
| Position | Restoration row 5, col 1 | Restoration row 5, col 2 |
| Ranks | 3 | 3 |
| Rank 1 text | Your Healing Wave spells have a 33% chance to increase the effect of subsequent Healing Wave spells on that target by 6% for 15 sec. This effect will stack up to 3 times. | Increases the amount healed by your Healing Wave spell by 8%. |
Spells this talent affects
- Healing Wave · 10 ranks, learned at 1
Builds that take Healing Way
Questions players ask
Where is Healing Way in the Shaman talent tree?
Restoration tree, row 5, column 2. You need 20 points spent in Restoration before you can learn it.
Is Healing Way new in WoW Forever?
Healing Way existed in Classic (Restoration row 5, 3 ranks). In Forever it was changed: Classic read "Your Healing Wave spells have a 33% chance to increase the effect of subsequent Healing Wave spells on that target by 6% for 15 sec. This effect will stack up to 3 times.".
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.