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How to Play Holy Staff in Albion Online

"The Holy Staff is the premier single-target and reactive healing weapon line in Albion Online. Holy healers excel at keeping individual targets alive through massive bursts of raw healing power and protective shields. They are the backbone of any competitive PvP team."

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Pros and Cons

Advantages

  • Highest raw burst healing in the game
  • Strong single-target protection
  • Excellent clear-casting through interrupts
  • Essential for almost all group content

Disadvantages

  • Most abilities are stationary casts
  • Highly vulnerable to being focused/interrupted
  • Requires excellent positioning
  • Very limited self-defense
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Gameplay Tips

  • 1

    Use Holy Orb (W) to heal your team from a safe distance.

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    Holy Explosion (Great Holy E) is a massive defensive tool that heals while knocking back enemies.

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    Pay attention to your team's defensives; don't overheal a target who is already immune.

  • 4

    Always have a "get out" plan (like Hallowfall E or a blink).

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Best Armor Pairings

Cleric Robe

The industry standard for healers to survive dives.

Graveguard Helmet

For an instant "sacrifice" heal to save a dying ally.

Mistwalker Jacket

For the "immutability" window to survive heavy focus.