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The Healer is a class that citizens of Habitica can select when they reach level 10. 

Healers have a high defense against damage and gain experience and mana quickly. Their skills allow them to heal themselves and other players in their party, provide their party with a defensive buff, and reduce the redness of their own tasks to reduce the amount of damage those tasks can deal to them. They are valuable allies to have in battles against strong bosses.

Benefits[]

  • Healers specialize in the Constitution stat, which reduces the damage they take from missed Dailies and negative Habits. This may be useful to players who have many challenging Dailies, or who frequently indulge in bad habits.
  • Healers don't deal much damage in boss battles, but they can play an invaluable role in keeping other party members alive. While the Healer's Constitution buffing skill (Protective Aura) does not defend the party against boss damage, Healers can help prevent death by:
    • Restoring their own and party members' health points using the Blessing skill
    • Buffing their own and party members' Constitution, which reduces additional damage taken from a player's own missed Dailies and negative Habits
  • The Searing Brightness skill allows Healers to reduce the redness of their non-challenge tasks, further reducing the damage they take from uncompleted Dailies.

The Healer is a forgiving class that is good for people and parties who have difficulty with their Dailies and Habits. If a player doesn't want to focus on dealing damage, they can become a Healer instead and focus on supporting themselves and their party during battle.

Skills[]

Healer skills Android

Healer skills and their descriptions, as shown on Habitica's Android app. Skills that are colored in can be used immediately. Skills in grey require more Mana Points before casting.

  • Consult the Skills and Buff pages for more information on how skills and buffs work.
  • All skills' effects are based on the caster's stats at the time of casting, not on the attributes of other party members.
  • Some skills are also affected by the value of the task they are cast on.
  • Some skills adjust the value of the task they are cast on. They have no ongoing effect on the task.
  • Skills never mark a task as complete. You do not have to complete a task before or after casting a skill on it. You can cast a skill on a complete or incomplete task.
  • All skills that buff the party also buff the caster, unless stated otherwise.
  • Buffs are applied immediately and persist until each party member's next Cron.
  • Skills do not affect quests, unless stated otherwise.
  • Consult the "Skills and Buffs" section in the Data Display Tool to learn more about the precise effect each skill will have when you cast it.

Healing Light
Icon
MP Cost 15 MP
Unlock Level 11
Target Player
Description Shining light restores your health! (Based on: CON and INT)
Maximize Effects To increase the effects, maximize your CON and/or INT (both have equal effect).
Critical Hit? Does not occur.
Notes Increases the player's Health (Health cannot rise above 50).
Calculation Healing = (CON + INT + 5) × 0.075
Examples At CON+INT=50 you will heal for 4 HP.

At CON+INT=200 you will heal for 15 HP.

Healing based on CON + INT
Changes None

Searing Brightness
Icon
MP Cost 15 MP
Unlock Level 12
Target Player
Description A burst of light makes your tasks more blue/less red! (Based on: INT)
Maximize Effects To increase the effects, maximize your INT.
Critical Hit? Does not occur.
Notes Increases the value of all of the player's non-challenge Habits, Dailies, and To Do's (makes them more blue / less red).
Calculation Reduced Redness = 4 * (INT / (INT + 40))
Examples At INT=50 you will reduce redness by 2.22

At INT=200 you will reduce redness by 3.33

Task Value Increase based on Stat
Changes Now stronger

Is not capped at 4, but diminishing returns produce a similar effect
Now only applies to non-challenge tasks

Protective Aura
Icon
MP Cost 30 MP
Unlock Level 13
Target Party
Description You shield your Party by buffing their Constitution! (Based on: Unbuffed CON)
Maximize Effects To increase the effects, maximize your CON with stat points or gear (buffs to CON will not make this skill stronger).
Critical Hit? Does not occur.
Notes Increases the CON of every player in the party.
Calculation CON Buff = 200 * Unbuffed CON /(Unbuffed CON + 200)
Examples For unbuffed CON=25, you and your party will get an additional 22.2 CON

For unbuffed CON=125, you and your party will get an additional 76.9 CON

CON Buff based on Unbuffed CON
Stat Buff based on Unbuffed Stat
Changes Now stronger

Uses diminishing returns
Is not capped at 200, but diminishing returns gives a similar effect
Uses unbuffed stat to determine the strength of the skill

Blessing
Icon
MP Cost 25 MP
Unlock Level 14
Target Party
Description Your soothing spell restores your whole Party's health! (Based on: CON and INT)
Maximize Effects To increase the effects, maximize your CON and/or INT (both have equal effect).
Critical Hit? Does not occur.
Notes Increases the Health of every player in the party (Health cannot rise above 50).
Calculation Healing = (CON + INT + 5) × 0.04
Examples At CON+INT=50 you will heal for 2 HP.

At CON+INT=200 you will heal for 8 HP.

Healing based on CON + INT
Changes None

Equipment[]

Healers wield rods or scepters in their weapon-hands and shields in their off-hands.

Gathering all the Healer Basic Gear gives players the Ultimate Gear - Healer achievement. It costs 1205 gold to buy the whole set of basic Healer gear.

The tables below show the pieces of equipment that can be purchased through the Rewards column by players who do not already own them.

Name Appearance Cost (Gold) Effect Description Notes
 
Novice Rod
0 Confers no benefit. For healers in training. Starting gear.
Acolyte Rod
20 Increases INT by 2. Crafted during a healer's initiation. Requires Novice Rod.
Quartz Rod
30 Increases INT by 3. Topped with a gem bearing curative properties. Requires Acolyte Rod.
Amethyst Rod
45 Increases INT by 5. Purifies poison at a touch. Requires Quartz Rod.
Physician Rod
65 Increases INT by 7. As much a badge of office as a healing tool. Requires Amethyst Rod.
Royal Scepter
90 Increases INT by 9. Fit to grace the hand of a monarch, or of one who stands at a monarch's right hand. Requires Physician Rod.
Golden Scepter
120 Increases INT by 11. Soothes the pain of all who look upon it. Requires Royal Scepter.

Name Appearance Cost (Gold) Effect Description Notes
 
Acolyte Robe
30 Increases CON by 6. Garment showing humility and purpose.
Medic Robe
45 Increases CON by 9. Worn by those dedicated to tending the wounded in battle. Requires Acolyte Robe.
Defender Mantle
65 Increases CON by 12. Turns the healer's own magics inward to fend off harm. Requires Medic Robe.
Physician Mantle
90 Increases CON by 15. Projects authority and dissipates curses. Requires Defender Mantle.
Royal Mantle
120 Increases CON by 18. Attire of those who have saved the lives of kings. Requires Physician Mantle.

Name Appearance Cost (Gold) Effect Description Notes
 
Quartz Circlet
15 Increases INT by 2. Jeweled headpiece, for focus on the task at hand.
Amethyst Circlet
25 Increases INT by 3. A taste of luxury for a humble profession. Requires Quartz Circlet.
Sapphire Circlet
40 Increases INT by 5. Shines to let sufferers know their salvation is at hand. Requires Amethyst Circlet.
Emerald Diadem
60 Increases INT by 7. Emits an aura of life and growth. Requires Sapphire Circlet.
Royal Diadem
80 Increases INT by 9. For king, queen, or miracle-worker. Requires Emerald Diadem.

Name Appearance Cost (Gold) Effect Description Notes
 
Medic Buckler
20 Increases CON by 2. Easy to disengage, freeing a hand for bandaging.
Kite Shield
35 Increases CON by 4. Tapered shield with the symbol of healing. Requires Medic Buckler.
Protector Shield
50 Increases CON by 6. Traditional shield of defender knights. Requires Kite Shield.
Savior Shield
70 Increases CON by 9. Stops blows aimed at nearby innocents as well as those aimed at you. Requires Protector Shield.
Royal Shield
90 Increases CON by 12. Bestowed upon those most dedicated to the kingdom's defense. Requires Savior Shield.

Grand Gala Equipment[]

This table shows the special Healer gear from all Grand Galas. These equipment sets are available for purchase in the Seasonal Shop, which opens during each Grand Gala. At that time, newly released equipment sets can be purchased with gold, and equipment sets from previous Grand Galas can be purchased with gems.

Year/Grand Gala/Item Set Weapon Armor Head Shield Accessory
2022-2023
Winter Wonderland
Cardinal Healer
Art by: QuartzFox (weapon & shield) & Snickie (armor & head)

Throwing Wreath

Cardinal Suit

Cardinal Helm

Cool Jams
2022
Fall Festival
Peeker Healer
Art by: jjgame83

Right Peeker Eye

Profusion of Peeker Pods

Peeker Mask

Left Peeker Eye
2022
Summer Splash
Angelfish Healer
(Artist name needed)

Beneficial Bubbles

Angelfish Tail

Angelfish Ear Fins

Remedial Ripples
2022
Spring Fling
Peridot Healer
Art by: jjgame83

Peridot Wand

Peridot Armor

Peridot Helmet

Peridot Shield
2021-2022
Winter Wonderland
Ice Crystal Healer
Art by: jjgame83

Enduring Ice Crystal

Crystalline Ice Armor

Crystalline Ice Crown

Crystalline Ice Wand
2021
Fall Festival
Flame Summoner Healer
Art by: jjgame83

Summoning Wand

Summoner's Robes

Summoner's Mask

Summoned Creature
2021
Summer Splash
Parrot Healer
Art by: Vikte

Staff of Corn

Parrot Plumage

Parrot Mask

Sunflower Seed Shield
2021
Spring Fling
Willow Healer
Art by: Vikte

Willow Branch

Willow Bark Coat

Salix Wreath

Salicylic Shield
2020-2021
Winter Wonderland
Arctic Explorer Healer
Art by: jjgame83

Flake-Flanged Rod

Arctic Parka

Arctic Exploration Headgear

Arctic Armguards
2020
Fall Festival
Death's Head Moth Healer
Art by: jjgame83

Cocoon Cane

Hawkmoth Wings

Death's Head Mask

Cocoon Carryall
2020
Summer Splash
Sea Glass Healer
Art by: jjgame83

Frosted Glass Rod

Regalia of Tumbling Waves

Glass-Studded Helm

Tumbled Glass Aegis
2020
Spring Fling
Iris Healer
Art by: Vikte

Sword-Lily Staff

Protective Petals

Iris Fascinator

Perfumed Shield
2019-2020
Winter Wonderland
Winter Spice Healer
Art by: Vikte

Clove Scepter

Orange Peel Gown

Star Anise Emblem

Giant Cinnamon Stick
2019
Fall Festival
Lich Healer
Art by: AnnDeLune

Fearsome Phylactery

Robes of Darkness

Dark Miter

Grotesque Grimoire

Dark Visage
2019
Summer Splash
Conch Healer
Art by: AnnDeLune

Bubble Wand

Tropical Tides Tail

Conch Crown

Conch Trumpet
2019
Spring Fling
Robin Healer
Art by: Eslyn

Spring Song

Robin Costume

Robin Helm

Eggshell Shield
2018-2019
Winter Wonderland
Winter Star Healer
Art by: AnnDeLune

Wand of Winter

Midnight Robe

Starry Crown

Enchanted Ice Crystals
2018
Fall Festival
Carnivorous Plant Healer
Art by: Vikte

Starving Staff

Robes of Carnivory

Ravenous Helm

Hungry Shield
2018
Summer Splash
Merfolk Monarch
(Artist name needed)

Merfolk Monarch Trident

Merfolk Monarch Robes

Merfolk Monarch Crown

Merfolk Monarch Emblem
2018
Spring Fling
Garnet Healer
Art by: DialFforFunky

Garnet Rod

Garnet Armor

Garnet Circlet

Garnet Shield
2017-2018
Winter Wonderland
Mistletoe Healer
Art by: AnnDeLune

Mistletoe Wand

Mistletoe Robes

Mistletoe Hood

Mistletoe Bell
2017
Fall Festival
Haunted House Healer
Art by: Stefalupagus

Creepy Candelabra

Haunted House Armor

Haunted House Helm

Haunted Orb
2017
Summer Splash
Seashell Seahealer
Art by: AnnDeLune

Pearl Wand

Silversea Tail

Crown of Sea Creatures

Oyster Shield
2017
Spring Fling
Floral Mouse
Art by: usnbfs & beffymaroo

Egg Wand

Robes of Repose

Petal Circlet

Basket Shield

Purple Mouse Ears
2016-2017
Winter Wonderland
Sugar Plum Healer
Art by: yayannabelle

Sugar-Spun Wand

Shimmer Petal Armor

Sparkling Blossom Helm

Sugarplum Shield
2016
Fall Festival
Gorgon Healer
Art by: maxpendragon

Venomous Serpent

Gorgon Robes

Medusa's Crown

Gorgon Shield
2016
Summer Splash
Seahorse Healer
Art by: Giu09

Healing Trident

Seahorse Tail

Seahorse Helm

Sea Star Shield
2016
Spring Fling
Springing Bunny
Art by: painterprophet

Spring Flower Wand

Fluffy Bunny Breeches

Blossom Diadem

Floral Buckler

Purple Bunny Ears
2015-2016
Winter Wonderland
Festive Fairy
Art by: Lemoness

Confetti Cannon

Festive Fairy Cloak

Fairy Wing Helm

Pixie Present
2015
Fall Festival
Potioner
(Artist name needed)

Swamp-Slime Potion

Potioner Robes

Hat of Frog

Stirring Stick
2015
Summer Splash
Strapping Sailor
Art by: Lemoness

Wand of the Waves

Sailor's Armor

Sailor's Cap

Strapping Shield

Sailor's Neckerchief
2015
Spring Fling
Comforting Kitty
Art by: Lemoness

Cat Rattle

Comforting Catsuit

Comforting Crown

Patterned Pillow

Green Kitty Ears
2014-2015
Winter Wonderland
Soothing Skater
Art by: Lemoness

Soothing Scepter

Skating Outfit

Snuggly Earmuffs

Soothing Shield
2014
Fall Festival
Mummy Medic
(Artist name needed)

Scarab Wand
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Gauzy Gear

Head Bandages

Jeweled Shield
2014
Summer Splash
Reef Seahealers
(Artist name needed)

Wand of the Shallows

Seahealer Tail

Coral Crown

Shield of the Shallows

Coral Collar
2014
Spring Fling
Loving Pup
(Artist name needed)

Lovely Bone

Fuzzy Puppy Robes

Crown of Friendship

Squeaky Ball of Ultimate Protection

Yellow Dog Ears
2013-2014
Winter Wonderland
Snowflake
Art by: Lemoness

Snowflake Wand

Snowflake Robe

Snowflake Crown

Snowflake Shield
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