Help with Utgarde Keep and general Paladin tanking

[Frosty]

My basic, normal heal sequence goes like (Shaman is Resto): Riptide, Chain Heal, Lesser Heal, Lesser Heal.
BUT, I also have separate keys for greater heal, and yet another key for the Priest to break out of shadow and heal (not counting self heals).

I think you need to work on your healing methodology.

I use Riptide when heals ARE NOT needed. Its a pre-emptive thing. Planning ahead.....

The way deep resto talents work, you get a fast healing wave after a chain heal. So chain heal THEN healing wave (not lesser - I never use lesser). This how you get the big punchy heals that keep you alive.

How is your healer geared?

I'm sure that's the way I have it set using healing wave not lesser..I'm just going from memory here..and my memory sucks. :P
And that is just my junk heal.... but since you've said it..I'll double check anyway. I did the rotation to try and take advantage of the talents.
Riptide is usually cast at the beginning of the fight and refreshed as needed.

My healer gear? I would call it crap, but I'm sure that would be an insult to crap everywhere. But, I never have mana issues from healing either.
I've found very little healing-chain gear so far from quests though.

Ugghh...I just looked at my armory for it.. I do need to get some upgrades... :S
http://www.wowarmory.com/character-s...Ysera&n=Bassia