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1. Overview
Healers in Final Fantasy XIV serve as both life-savers and damage dealers. Whether you’re progging Ultimates or speed-killing Savage content, knowing which healer suits your style and raid goals can mean the difference between a clean clear and a wipe.
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1.1. Healer Rankings (Patch 6.5)
| Tier | Healer | Type | Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | White Mage | Pure | High potency, simple kit, great burst healing | Lacks utility, MP management required |
| A+ | Sage | Barrier | High damage, strong mitigation, mobile | Weak fallback healing |
| A | Astrologian | Pure | Buff utility, versatile healing, strong burst | RNG cards, complex burst setups |
| B+ | Scholar | Barrier | Fairy heals, shields, high raid DPS | Resource juggling, pet positioning |
2. Role Expectations
Healing
Healers must keep the party alive using cooldowns, mitigation, and GCD/oGCD balance. GCD heals are generally lossy, while oGCDs are often lossless and should be prioritized.
Damage
Every healer is expected to contribute to the group’s DPS. Ignoring this responsibility can equate to missing an entire DPS role. Learn to optimize damage while minimizing overhealing.
Mobility
Each healer has unique mobility tools:
| Healer | Instant Casts | Mobility Skills | Notes |
| Sage | Toxikon, Phlegma | Icarus (Gap Closer) | Excellent mobility & mitigation overlap |
| White Mage | Lilies, Misery | Presence of Mind | Strong free movement tools |
| Scholar | Ruin (low dmg) | Expedient (party speed) | Situational but effective with good planning |
| Astrologian | Lightspeed | Macrocosmos | Key for burst setups and emergency movement |
3. Healer Highlights
White Mage
- Style: Burst healer with reactive tools
- Strength: Beginner-friendly, high potency
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Sage
- Style: Preventative barrier healer
- Strength: Damage dealer disguised as a healer
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Astrologian
- Style: Burst buffer with foresight mechanics
- Strength: High-end meta pick with great utility
Scholar
- Style: Technical shield support
- Strength: Strong in coordinated teams
- Onlyfarms Tip: Excellent for long-term Reputation & Dungeon runs
4. Picking the Right Healer
Ultimately, play the healer that resonates with your style. All jobs are viable, and at Onlyfarms.gg, we support every healer through:
- Gil & Gear Farming
- Raid Carries (Savage/Ultimate)
- Leveling & Mount Boosts
- PvP Progression & Reputation Grinding