{"id":128225,"date":"2025-03-03T06:31:35","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T06:31:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=128225"},"modified":"2025-03-03T06:31:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T06:31:35","slug":"what-is-a-good-healing-average-in-overwatch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-a-good-healing-average-in-overwatch\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a good healing average in overwatch?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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2?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-a-good-healing-average-in-overwatch\/#Does_Moira_or_Mercy_Heal_More\" title=\"Does Moira or Mercy Heal More?\">Does Moira or Mercy Heal More?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-a-good-healing-average-in-overwatch\/#How_Much_Does_Roadhog_Heal\" title=\"How Much Does Roadhog Heal?\">How Much Does Roadhog Heal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-a-good-healing-average-in-overwatch\/#Who_Has_the_Highest_Healing_per_Second_in_Overwatch\" title=\"Who Has the Highest Healing per Second in Overwatch?\">Who Has the Highest Healing per Second in Overwatch?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-a-good-healing-average-in-overwatch\/#Who_is_the_Easiest_Healer_to_Play_in_Overwatch_2\" title=\"Who is the Easiest Healer to Play in Overwatch 2?\">Who is the Easiest Healer to Play in Overwatch 2?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-a-good-healing-average-in-overwatch\/#Who_is_the_Best_Starter_Healer_in_Overwatch\" title=\"Who is the Best Starter Healer in Overwatch?\">Who is the Best Starter Healer in Overwatch?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-a-good-healing-average-in-overwatch\/#Is_Mercy_a_Main_Healer_or_Off_Healer\" title=\"Is Mercy a Main Healer or Off Healer?\">Is Mercy a Main Healer or Off Healer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-a-good-healing-average-in-overwatch\/#What_is_the_40-20-20_Rule_in_Overwatch\" title=\"What is the 40-20-20 Rule in Overwatch?\">What is the 40-20-20 Rule in Overwatch?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-a-good-healing-average-in-overwatch\/#Why_Am_I_Not_Going_Up_in_Rank_in_Overwatch_2\" title=\"Why Am I Not Going Up in Rank in Overwatch 2?\">Why Am I Not Going Up in Rank in Overwatch 2?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-a-good-healing-average-in-overwatch\/#Is_Mercy_a_Good_Healer_in_Overwatch\" title=\"Is Mercy a Good Healer in Overwatch?\">Is Mercy a Good Healer in Overwatch?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-a-good-healing-average-in-overwatch\/#Who_is_the_Weakest_Healer_in_Overwatch_2\" title=\"Who is the Weakest Healer in Overwatch 2?\">Who is the Weakest Healer in Overwatch 2?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-a-good-healing-average-in-overwatch\/#Why_is_Kiriko_Considered_a_Good_Healer\" title=\"Why is Kiriko Considered a Good Healer?\">Why is Kiriko Considered a Good Healer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-a-good-healing-average-in-overwatch\/#What_is_the_Relationship_Between_Roadhog_and_Mercy\" title=\"What is the Relationship Between Roadhog and Mercy?\">What is the Relationship Between Roadhog and Mercy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-a-good-healing-average-in-overwatch\/#Why_Does_Mercy_Dislike_Moira\" title=\"Why Does Mercy Dislike Moira?\">Why Does Mercy Dislike Moira?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Good_Healing_Average_in_Overwatch\"><\/span>What is a Good Healing Average in Overwatch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>A <strong>good healing average in Overwatch<\/strong> is generally considered to be between 7 and 13 thousand healing per match, with top-level healers like Moira averaging around 15.6 thousand healing at Grandmasters ranking, however, this can vary depending on the <strong>team composition<\/strong>, <strong>game mode<\/strong>, and individual <strong>hero performance<\/strong>. The <strong>healing average<\/strong> can also be influenced by the <strong>length of the match<\/strong>, with longer matches typically resulting in higher healing totals, and <strong>individual hero abilities<\/strong>, such as <strong>Mercy&#8217;s Caduceus Staff<\/strong> or <strong>Moira&#8217;s Biotic Grasp<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Healing_Averages_in_Overwatch\"><\/span>Understanding Healing Averages in Overwatch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>To better understand what constitutes a good healing average in Overwatch, it&#8217;s essential to consider various factors, including the hero being played, the team&#8217;s overall strategy, and the opponent&#8217;s composition. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors_Affecting_Healing_Averages\"><\/span>Factors Affecting Healing Averages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Several factors can impact a healer&#8217;s average healing output, including <strong>team composition<\/strong>, <strong>game mode<\/strong>, and <strong>individual hero abilities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Healing_Averages_by_Hero\"><\/span>Healing Averages by Hero<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Different heroes have varying healing capabilities, with some like <strong>Moira<\/strong> and <strong>Mercy<\/strong> specializing in <strong>single-target healing<\/strong>, while others like <strong>Ana<\/strong> and <strong>Baptiste<\/strong> provide <strong>area of effect (AoE) healing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Considered_a_Main_Healer_in_Overwatch\"><\/span>What is Considered a Main Healer in Overwatch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A <strong>main healer<\/strong> is a support hero who focuses primarily on their <strong>healing output<\/strong>, often having useful abilities within their kit.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_10k_Healing_in_Overwatch_Good\"><\/span>Is 10k Healing in Overwatch Good?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>10k healing<\/strong> is generally considered good in <strong>Quickplay Classic<\/strong>, but in <strong>Competitive Play<\/strong> with a 2-2-2 composition and longer matches, healers can do much better.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Difference_Between_Main_Healers_and_Off_Healers\"><\/span>What is the Difference Between Main Healers and Off Healers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Main healers<\/strong> focus on <strong>healing output<\/strong>, while <strong>off healers<\/strong> provide additional healing support, often with other utility abilities.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Healing_Should_Mercy_Do_in_Overwatch_2\"><\/span>How Much Healing Should Mercy Do in Overwatch 2?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Mercy&#8217;s healing output<\/strong> depends on various factors, including the team&#8217;s composition and the opponent&#8217;s aggression, but she can heal up to <strong>67.5 health per second<\/strong> with her <strong>Caduceus Staff<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Moira_or_Mercy_Heal_More\"><\/span>Does Moira or Mercy Heal More?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Moira<\/strong> can <strong>outheal Mercy<\/strong> in certain situations, especially in <strong>tank-heavy deathball compositions<\/strong>, but overall, <strong>Mercy<\/strong> is considered the better healer.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Does_Roadhog_Heal\"><\/span>How Much Does Roadhog Heal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Roadhog&#8217;s Take A Breather<\/strong> ability restores <strong>350 Health<\/strong> when activated.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Has_the_Highest_Healing_per_Second_in_Overwatch\"><\/span>Who Has the Highest Healing per Second in Overwatch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Ana<\/strong> has the highest healing per second, with up to <strong>287hp\/s<\/strong>, followed by <strong>Kiriko<\/strong> and <strong>Moira<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_the_Easiest_Healer_to_Play_in_Overwatch_2\"><\/span>Who is the Easiest Healer to Play in Overwatch 2?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Moira<\/strong> is considered one of the easiest healers to play, with simple yet effective abilities.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_the_Best_Starter_Healer_in_Overwatch\"><\/span>Who is the Best Starter Healer in Overwatch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Mercy<\/strong> is a great starter healer, with a flexible kit and ease of use.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Mercy_a_Main_Healer_or_Off_Healer\"><\/span>Is Mercy a Main Healer or Off Healer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Mercy<\/strong> is considered an <strong>off healer<\/strong>, providing additional healing support with her <strong>Staff<\/strong> and <strong>Guardian Angel<\/strong> abilities.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_40-20-20_Rule_in_Overwatch\"><\/span>What is the 40-20-20 Rule in Overwatch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>40-20-20 rule<\/strong> states that <strong>40% of games<\/strong> are unwinnable, <strong>40% are free wins<\/strong>, and <strong>20% come down to individual plays<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Am_I_Not_Going_Up_in_Rank_in_Overwatch_2\"><\/span>Why Am I Not Going Up in Rank in Overwatch 2?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>placement system<\/strong> in Overwatch 2 has changed, with ranking adjustments made every 5 wins or 15 losses, rather than after each match.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Mercy_a_Good_Healer_in_Overwatch\"><\/span>Is Mercy a Good Healer in Overwatch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Mercy<\/strong> is a capable healer, but her kit is not suited for maintaining an entire team&#8217;s health, especially compared to heroes like <strong>Baptiste<\/strong> and <strong>Moira<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_the_Weakest_Healer_in_Overwatch_2\"><\/span>Who is the Weakest Healer in Overwatch 2?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Zenyatta<\/strong> is currently considered the weakest healer, with <strong>weak healing output<\/strong> compared to other support heroes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Kiriko_Considered_a_Good_Healer\"><\/span>Why is Kiriko Considered a Good Healer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Kiriko&#8217;s Healing Ofuda<\/strong> have a <strong>travel time<\/strong>, but home in on teammates, making healing easier, and provide a decent <strong>healing output<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Relationship_Between_Roadhog_and_Mercy\"><\/span>What is the Relationship Between Roadhog and Mercy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is no explicit relationship between <strong>Roadhog<\/strong> and <strong>Mercy<\/strong> in the Overwatch lore, despite some fans shipping them. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_Mercy_Dislike_Moira\"><\/span>Why Does Mercy Dislike Moira?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Mercy<\/strong> dislikes <strong>Moira<\/strong> due to her <strong>unethical approach<\/strong> to research, including experimenting on human test subjects, which led to her being kicked out of Overwatch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a Good Healing Average in Overwatch? A good healing average in Overwatch is generally considered to be between 7 and 13 thousand healing per match, with top-level healers like Moira averaging around 15.6 thousand healing at Grandmasters ranking, however, this can vary depending on the team composition, game mode, and individual hero performance. &#8230; <a title=\"What is a good healing average in overwatch?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-is-a-good-healing-average-in-overwatch\/\" aria-label=\"More on What is a good healing average in overwatch?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-128225","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/128225","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=128225"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/128225\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=128225"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=128225"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=128225"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}