FFXIV Healer Basics – GCD Healing and OGCDs

Final Fantasy XIV · Game · Last updated Mar 5, 2026

Overview

Healers keep the party alive and contribute damage. We explain GCD vs. OGCD healing and when to DPS.

Toolkits

Regen, shields, and instant heals; we summarize each healer's strengths.

Damage

When it is safe to cast damage spells and how to weave heals.

Common Mistakes

Overhealing, underhealing, and standing in bad.

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