HOT (Heal Over Time) World of Warcraft

HOT (Heal Over Time) – Term Explanation for WoW Healing

Definition & Purpose

  • Healing Ticks: HOTs (e.g., Rejuvenation for Druids or Renew for Priests) restore HP in gradual intervals over a set duration.
  • Steady Sustain: Perfect for targets taking consistent chip damage or to preempt damage spikes.

HOT Mechanics

  • Stacking/Refreshing: Some HOTs can stack with each other or from multiple healers. Others will overwrite if recast prematurely.
  • Proactive Healing: Apply HOTs on tanks before a boss’s big hit to help stabilize HP instantly after the damage lands.

References

  • Healing Over Time Synergy – Certain talents boost HOT effectiveness or duration.
  • Druid & Priest Guides (Icy Veins) – Explains how to incorporate HOTs into your rotation without excessive overhealing.


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