SWTOR Healers

[Diwa]

I looked into all threads in here and didn't see any information about healers. Then I saw this very informative thread so I might as well post it here:

http://www.mmo-champion.com/threads/1026827-HEALING!-A-Comparison-of-the-Healers


Question

1) Who is a very viable dedicated healer for boxing if you will have 4 different classes in your team?
2) How many companions should also heal for a 4 man team or a dedicated healer is enough and let all the companions dps?

[Apps]

I looked into all threads in here and didn't see any information about healers. Then I saw this very informative thread so I might as well post it here:

http://www.mmo-champion.com/threads/1026827-HEALING!-A-Comparison-of-the-Healers


Question

1) Who is a very viable dedicated healer for boxing if you will have 4 different classes in your team?
2) How many companions should also heal for a 4 man team or a dedicated healer is enough and let all the companions dps?

There are several viable healing classes. Several classes have healing trees. As of right now Im not aware of a specific heal only, or "better suited", class. Also, this would differ on if you chose Imperial or Republic (of course)

FYI - you cant have any more than 4 avatar toons in a group, INCLUDING companions. I.e. you can have combinations of;
4 player characters
2 player characters + 2 companions
3 player characters + 1 companion
1 player character + 1 companion (and just do group stuff solo... if you can)

[Oatboat]

I play a Merc Healer. They play like a Holy pally.. Heavy Armor and big heals and they also get a Kolto Shell which is like earth shield.

I played an Op Healer and they are a little like a druid, some hots and heals medium armor... pretty squishy but they have some cool features like stealth etc.

I've not played a Sorc healer but their aoe group heals are outstanding and one of the most sought healer classes for flashpoints.

[Mosg2]

I'm a fan of the Sorcerer healers. They get a shield plus insta cast heal+hot. Their resource mechanic is also like mana--It's a very deep pool but it regens relatively slowly. I think it's probably the easiest mechanic to work with while boxing.

[Mercbeast]

Scoundrels/Operatives get an instant heal that when talented returns upper hand when the target is below 40% I believe, it also heals for 15% more when below 40%.

They also have far and away the best HOT. By healing only when the target is below 40% you get an extremely powerful single target healer.