Class Roles - The Unsung Healer

In this installment, Jonathan Steinhauer looks at the last MMO class archetypes, the Healer, and why this role at least is solidly developed.

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After playing healer in six different MMOs, AC2 Lugian Sage was by far the most fun :D

I always end up picking a healer. It just always seems to have a shortage of players playing that role. Maybe becasue you need to take the time to level it and make the right build.

The healer has been an essential part of fantasy RP games since their inception. I'm talking about the grand daddy of all RP games - the original Dungeons & Dragons, which has had a vast influence on all RP games since, including the computer games that came much later. The concept of a dedicated healer has become too embedded to be done away with now. WoW has done it well.
I have a high level toon of all 3 types, and it has made me appreciate how the different roles help bring even more variety to a great game. And my tank really really appreciates a good healer! ;-)