Shaman · Restoration · row 1
Improved Healing Wave
Same as Classic5 ranks
Improved Healing Wave
Rank 5/5Restoration
Reduces the casting time of your Healing Wave spell by 0.5 sec.
Every rank of Improved Healing Wave
| Rank | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reduces the casting time of your Healing Wave spell by 0.1 sec. | client |
| 2 | Reduces the casting time of your Healing Wave spell by 0.2 sec. | client |
| 3 | Reduces the casting time of your Healing Wave spell by 0.3 sec. | client |
| 4 | Reduces the casting time of your Healing Wave spell by 0.4 sec. | client |
| 5 | Reduces the casting time of your Healing Wave spell by 0.5 sec. | client |
Requirements and position
- Tree: Restoration, row 1, column 2. Available from your first talent point. The earliest you can finish all 5 ranks is level 14 if you put every point into this tree.
- Competes with: Tidal Focus in the same row.
Classic comparison
| Classic 1.12 | WoW Forever | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Improved Healing Wave | Improved Healing Wave |
| Position | Restoration row 1, col 2 | Restoration row 1, col 2 |
| Ranks | 5 | 5 |
| Rank 1 text | Reduces the casting time of your Healing Wave spell by 0.1 sec. | Reduces the casting time of your Healing Wave spell by 0.1 sec. |
Spells this talent affects
- Healing Wave · 10 ranks, learned at 1
Builds that take Improved Healing Wave
Questions players ask
Where is Improved Healing Wave in the Shaman talent tree?
Restoration tree, row 1, column 2. It is available as soon as you have your first talent point at level 10.
Is Improved Healing Wave new in WoW Forever?
No. Improved Healing Wave works the same as in Classic 1.12, where it was in Restoration row 1 with 5 ranks.
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.