1.
About the Tier List
This tier list is NOT FINAL; it will change and will be updatedas often as necessary prior and during Mythic+. There areoften moments of tier set and class tuning, as well as talent changes andsecondary stat scaling that will impact the placement of the specs.
I am Petko, a competitive Mythic+ player, known to be pushingthe boundaries of High Mythic+ with several World first andEurope first rankings among past seasons on multiple classes. I have workedhard on preparing for Season 4 of Dragonflight, spending numerous hours per dayexamining each and every class and spec in a dungeon environment on PTR. This Tier listwill continue to be updated as much as it requires over the course ofDragonflight and it will also focus on what the "meta" will look likeas it stabilizes. Along the way, this Tier list will also be supported byvarious professional Mythic+ players with high credibility in the community,theorycrafters across all specializations, and my own empirical evidence.
To begin with, this Tier list will exclusively focus on the fourthSeason of Mythic+ in Dragonflight. There will be noWarcraft Logs rankings addednor simulation data for the majority of the classes and specs. As a result, thisTier list will be solely based on empirical evidence of the current state of theclasses' performance in Mythic+ from my own point of view and the point ofview of the group of players testing those classes who are among the bestrepresentatives of the class in the community. Moreover, this Tier list willtake into consideration every impactful class change and tier set tuning beforeand after the start of the season.
It is important to note that opinions might vary and that is completely okay,but remember to be respectful when providing feedback as the sole purpose ofthis tier list is to help the WoW community with their choice of main or alteach season.
This tier list is entirely based on healer performance in Mythic+.The factors that are considered are HPS and DPS output,external cooldowns, utility, durability, and mobility.
1.1.
A Final Warning
2.
Healer Tier List for Season 4 of Mythic+ in Dragonflight
Below, you can find the full rankings for Healers slots in Season 4 ofDragonflight Mythic+. We encourage you to further read and understandwhy some classes are placed lower or higher than expected, with severalfactors taken into consideration.
- Restoration Druid (S-Tier)
- Holy Priest (A+-Tier)
- Mistweaver Monk (A+Tier)
- Discipline Priest (A-Tier)
- Preservation Evoker (B-Tier)
- Holy Paladin (C-Tier)
- Restoration Shaman (C-Tier)
Data-Driven (Season 4) Mythic+ Tier List
Get the latest data driven tier list for Patch 10.2.6
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2.1.
DPS and Tank Class Rankings
If you are interested in our other rankings for Mythic+ in Season 4of Dragonflight, please click the links below.
Dragonflight Mythic+ DPS RankingsDragonflight Mythic+ Tank Rankings
3.
Full Healer Class Rankings
3.1.
S-tier
3.1.1.
Restoration Druid
Patch 10.2.7 update: Restoration Druidreceived a 5% healing nerf to all of their abilities going forward to Season 4.Moreover, they will keep their tier-set (from Season 3) rolling into the nextseason unchanged. Restoration Druids are in a strong position with theirimpressive healing capabilities and competitive damage output. They have alwaysbeen renowned for their exceptional utility and remarkable resilience, which willcontinue to be their strengths in Season 4. Overall, the S-tieris well deserved as they will remain one of the strongest choices for a Healer.
3.1.2.
Cons
No significant disadvantages of the specialization are to be reported; thefinal stages of tunning will show the end-placing for Restoration Druid.
3.1.3.
Mythic+ Utility
Functionality | Spells | Notes |
---|---|---|
Core | ![]() | Increasing the Versatility of your raid/partyby 3%. |
Core | ![]() | Single-target root effect. |
Core | ![]() | Short-external damage-reduction cooldown. |
Optional | ![]() | Extra off-healing. |
Optional | ![]() | Allowing 1 friendly healer to castspells without spending mana for 8 sec. |
Optional | ![]() | Increasing the movement speed to all raidmembers by 60% for 8 sec. |
Optional | ![]() | Removes all ![]() ![]() |
Optional | ![]() | Dispelling all Enrage Effects from anenemy target. |
Optional | ![]() | Single-target crowd-control effects againstbeasts and dragonkins. It also works on ![]() |
Optional | ![]() ![]() | You have the choice between AoE disturb effector a single-target stun. |
Optional | ![]() | Aoe knockback. |
Optional | ![]() ![]() | You have the choice between AoE root effect orAoE wind-of-vortex, pulling all the mobs to one location. |
Restoration Druid Mythic+
3.2.
A+-Tier
3.2.1.
Holy Priest
Patch 10.2.7 update: Holy Priestreceived no changes in Season 4, as well as, keeping theirtier-set unchanged. Following the most recent rework of Holy Priestin Patch 10.2.6, their performance has significantly improved, both inHealing and Damage perspective. Overall, the specialization feels great and hasthe potential, regardless of the key level or group composition, to flourishinto the next season. In our opinion, one of the diamonds in the mud,watch out for this spec!
3.2.2.
Cons
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3.2.3.
Mythic+ Utility
Functionality | Spells | Notes |
---|---|---|
Core | ![]() | Provides a "Cheat-Death" to a chosen player. |
Core | ![]() | Single-targe disturb effect. |
Core | ![]() | Replenishes Mana and helps restore defensivecooldowns. |
Core | ![]() | You must always have ![]() |
Core | ![]() | A raid-wide 5% Stamina buff. |
Core | ![]() | AoE disturb effect. |
Core | ![]() | It reduces the range at which the target/s willattack you. Incredibly useful for trash mob skips.It can be used on multiple enemies. |
Core | ![]() | Incredible useful where Mass Dispelling is needed. |
Optional | ![]() | Extra off-healing. |
Optional | ![]() | Helps with repositioning. |
Optional | ![]() | Mindcontrols an enemy allowing you to simultaneouslyexecute your rotation while having full controlover them and their abilities. |
Optional | ![]() | Crowd-controls a undead target for 50 sec. |
Optional | ![]() | On top of ![]() ![]() |
Holy Priest Mythic+
3.2.4.
Mistweaver Monk
Patch 10.2.7 update: Mistweaver Monkreceived a 13% healing nerf to all of their abilities going forward to Season 4.Moreover, they will keep their tier-set (from Season 3) rolling into the nextseason unchanged. Mistweaver Monk will continue to perform well goingforward to the next season. Its exceptional reactive healing capabilities can healthrough any dangerous encounter with no sweat, making it one of the safest picksfor healers in uncoordinated groups. To add to that, they provide a greatdamage profile to speed up the keys!
3.2.5.
Cons
Still, Mistweaver Monk is the only healer that does not haveany external damage-reduction cooldown to help you support your team.In addition, adding a range to several of their core spells will be a greatquality-of-life update.
3.2.6.
Mythic+ Utility
Functionality | Spells | Notes |
---|---|---|
Core | ![]() | 5% extra Physical damage for your raid. |
Core | ![]() | Apply a large absorb shield to a friendly target. |
Core | ![]() | Removes all Magical, ![]() ![]() |
Core | ![]() | Extra damage reduction against area-of-effectdamage. |
Core | ![]() | Increased healing from all sources for all allies within10 yards. |
Core | ![]() | 3 sec stun effect. |
Optional | ![]() | Removes all roots and snares. |
Optional | ![]() | It can be used to help your tank kite and as aAoE disturb effect. |
Optional | ![]() | Removes all ![]() ![]() |
Optional | ![]() | Single-target disturb effect. |
Mistweaver Monk Mythic+
3.3.
A-Tier
3.3.1.
Discipline Priest
Patch 10.2.7 update: Discipline Priestreceived Atonement changes as it now transfers 35% of the damageto healing (was 40%), but the healing is increased by 70% outside of raids(was 50% before) going forward to Season 4. Moreover, they will keep their tier-set(from Season 3) rolling into the next season unchanged. Discipline Priest'sperformance will continue to be great, following Season 4. With a high damage output andgreat cooldown-based healing, it becomes evident the spec will do well across all key levels.Additionally, Discipline Priest has one of the best dungeon utility toolkits for Mythic+.Overall, we believe the current version of the spec is strong enough to be consideredone of the top picks for Season 4.
3.3.2.
Cons
The biggest disadvantage of playing Discipline Priest is high mobilityencounters might significantly impact your DPS/HPS profile. Having the dungeonknowledge can help you decide when and when not to greedcast Smites, but overall, it is an issue that must be presented to thereaders.
3.3.3.
Mythic+ Utility
Functionality | Spells | Notes |
---|---|---|
Core | ![]() | External-defensive cooldown applied to achosen target for 40% effectiveness. |
Core | ![]() | Summons a barrier reducing the damage takenby all allies within the area with 20%. |
Core | ![]() | - |
Core | ![]() | You must always have ![]() |
Core | ![]() | A raid-wide 5% Stamina buff. |
Core | ![]() | AoE disturb effect. |
Core | ![]() | It reduces the range at which the target/s willattack you. Incredibly useful for trash mob skips.It can be used on multiple enemies. |
Core | ![]() | Incredible useful where Mass Dispelling is needed. |
Optional | ![]() | Extra off-healing. |
Optional | ![]() | Helps with repositioning. |
Optional | ![]() | Mindcontrols an enemy, allowing you to simultaneouslyexecute your rotation while having full controlover them and their abilities. |
Optional | ![]() | Crowd-controls a undead target for 50 sec. |
Optional | ![]() | On top of ![]() ![]() |
Discipline Priest Mythic+
3.4.
B-Tier
3.4.1.
Preservation Evoker
Patch 10.2.7 update: Preservation Evokerreceived a buff to their "old-new" tier-set, from Season 1, which will be playedin the next season. Preservation Evoker;s performance will be improved uponentering Season 4, with the much-improved tier-set from Season 1. To summarize,it will improve their damage output while maintaining the same overall utility package.In addition, the current ranged meta is unfavorable to Preservation Evoker, asit is much harder for them to manage their healing with a spread group compared to a stackedone due to their limited yards of healing. In addition, they can obtain once again, Nasz'uro, the Unbound Legacy, one of the most overpowered legendary options ever created,buffs your team with primary stat and speed for a short period. To conclude,they are a solid healer, regardless of the group composition but still lack the outputto be placed into the "S-tier" specs.
3.4.2.
Cons
Some of your offensive and defensive abilities are still not up to the standardsof the regular 40 yards range for a Ranged Option.
3.4.3.
Mythic+ Utility
Functionality | Spells | Notes |
---|---|---|
Core | ![]() | - |
Core | ![]() | AoE disturb effect that knocks up enemies. |
Core | ![]() | AoE knockback effect. |
Core | ![]() | Removing all ![]() |
Core | ![]() | Rewinds 33% of damage taken in thelast 5 sec by all allies. |
Core | ![]() | It causes 50% of damage your allytakes to be instead dealt over 8 sec. |
Optional | ![]() | Single-target crowd-control effect that forcesthe enemy to move towards you. |
Optional | ![]() | Can be further bolstered by ![]() |
Optional | ![]() | Increasing the duration of all crowd-controleffects on the affected enemies by 50%. You canfurther talent into ![]() |
Optional | ![]() | After using ![]() |
Optional | ![]() | Area-of-effect damage reduction (party only). |
Optional | ![]() | ![]() |
Optional | ![]() | You can further bolster it with![]() |
Preservation Evoker Mythic+
3.5.
C-Tier
3.5.1.
Holy Paladin
Patch 10.2.7 update: Holy Paladinreceived a buff to their "old-new" tier-set, from Season 2, which will be playedin the next season. Holy Paladin will unfortunately be, for the first timein a long time one of the worst pick-ups for the next season. Purely numerical (output),they have one of the worst healing/damage across all Healers. However, if you disregardthat, their utility package is one of the best in Mythic+. Additionally,it is worth mentioning that Holy Paladin has one of the best mob controlsfrom a healer perspective, the ability to combat-resurrect, and is the only healerwith immunity.
3.5.2.
Cons
The main downside of Holy Paladin is that their healing and damageoutput is lackluster, which creates an opening for other healing specializations to beutilized. Boosting their healing and damage capabilities will place themmuch higher on our tier list.
3.5.3.
Mythic+ Utility
Functionality | Spells | Notes |
---|---|---|
Core | ![]() | Permanent 3% group/raid-wide damage reductionaura. |
Core | ![]() | In case you already have ![]() ![]() |
Core | ![]() | A powerful single-target 6 sec stun effect. |
Core | ![]() | Heals a member of your party/raid to full health. |
Core | ![]() | Combat-resurrection |
Optional | ![]() | Helps a single member of your raid in acritical situation. This can be further improved by talenting![]() |
Optional | ![]() | Physical immunity, which can help you withsome boss encounters. |
Optional | ![]() | Immunity to movement impairing effects. |
Optional | ![]() ![]() | You have the option between single-target crowd-controleffect or a powerful mass AoE stop. |
Optional | ![]() | Removes all ![]() ![]() |
Optional | ![]() | Be able to fear any Undead, Aberration orDemon, which is an additional form of crowd control. |
Holy Paladin Mythic+
3.5.4.
Restoration Shaman
Patch 10.2.7 update: Restoration Shamanreceived a buff to their "old-new" tier-set, from Season 1, which will be playedin the next season, but for the price of a 5% nerf to all of their healing done.Restoration Shaman still lack important details (output, unique utility) behindthe rest of the healing specs. Their tier-set is primarily focused on healing, making itmore suitable in Raiding than in Mythic+. While they have an excellent utility package,it is nowhere as dominant as the rest of the healing specializations, perhapsa further adjustment on behalf of that area can help them.
3.5.5.
Mythic+ Utility
Functionality | Spells | Notes |
---|---|---|
Core | ![]() | - |
Core | ![]() | A powerful elemental summon that helps you survive. |
Core | ![]() | Reduces damage taken to your party/raid within10 yards of the totem by 10% and every 1their health is redistributed evenly. |
Optional | ![]() | Allows for some of your core abilitiesto temporary increase your health by 10%for 10 sec. |
Optional | ![]() | Have a choice between a protective totem or atotem that allows you to reincarnate upon death and providesa temporary 10% increased health. |
Optional | ![]() | Increases Mana Regeneration to the wholeparty for a short period of time. |
Optional | ![]() ![]() | A choice between on-demand extra movement speedor AoE root effect similar to ![]() |
Optional | ![]() | Provides extra off-healing to your party. |
Optional | ![]() | 3 sec AoE stun. |
Optional | ![]() | Single-target crowd-control ability. |
Optional | ![]() | Removes all ![]() |
Optional | ![]() | Removing 1 beneficial Magic effectfrom an enemy. |
Optional | ![]() | AoE disturb effect that can either knock awayor knock up (![]() |
Optional | ![]() | Removes all poison effects on a nearby party membereach 1.5 sec for 6 sec. |
Optional | ![]() | 10% physical damage reduction |
Restoration Shaman Mythic+
4.
Changelog
- 07 May 2024: Reviewed and update dfor 10.2.7 Patch.
- 22 Apr. 2024: Reviewed and updated for Season 4.
- 25 Mar. 2024: Reviewed and updated for 10.2.6 Patch.
- 12 Mar. 2024: Further Adjustments based on the most recent class hotfixes.
- 28 Jan. 2024: Further Adjustments based on the most recent class hotfix.
- 15 Jan. 2024: Reviewed and updated for 10.2.5 Patch.
- 18 Dec. 2023: Further Adjustments based on the most recent class hotfix.
- 12 Dec. 2023: Minor class ranking adjustments.
- 04 Dec. 2023: Further Adjustments based on the most recent class hotfix.
- 12 Nov. 2023: Further Adjustments based on the most recent class hotfix.
- 05 Nov. 2023: Reviewed and Updated for 10.2. Patch.
- 04 Sep. 2023: Reviewed and Updated for 10.1.7 Patch.
- 22 Aug. 2023: Further Adjustments based on the most recent class hotfix.
- 09 Aug. 2023: Further Adjustments based on the most recent class hotfix.
- 25 Jul. 2023: Further Adjustments based on the most recent class hotfix.
- 13 Jul. 2023: Further Adjustments based on the 10.1.5 Patch.
- 10 Jul. 2023: Further Adjustments based on the 10.1.5 Patch.
- 27 Jun. 2023: Further Adjustments based on the most recent hotfixes.
- 06 Jun. 2023: Further Adjustments based on the most recent hotfix.
- 23 May 2023: Further Adjustments based on the most recent Patch.
- 01 May 2023: Fully Updated for Season 2 of Dragonflight.
- 21 Mar. 2023: Further Adjustments based on the upcoming 10.0.7 Patch.
- 14 Feb. 2023: Further Adjustments based on the most recent Patch.
- 25 Jan. 2023: Further Adjustments based on the upcoming 10.0.5 Patch.
- 21 Dec. 2022: Further Adjustments based on the latest class changes.
- 18 Nov. 2022: Updated with the initial iteration for Season 1 of Dragonflight.
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