Ancestral Healing
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Ancestral Healing is a free shaman spell card, from the Legacy set.
Other versions
How to get
The Regular and Golden copies of Ancestral Healing are uncraftable. They have special unlock requirements and cannot be crafted, disenchanted, or opened from card packs:| Type | Source | Quality | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy | Unlock Wild format | Regular, Golden | 2 |
Previous availability
Ancestral Healing used to be obtainable through these means.
| Type | Source | Quality | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom | Level up shaman to 15 until March 30, 2021. | Golden | 1 |
| Custom | Level up shaman to 20 until March 30, 2021. | Golden | 1 |
| Custom | Unlock shaman until March 30, 2021. | Regular | 2 |
Notes
To edit these notes, go to Template:Ancestral Healing notes.
- This spell's healing effect works by attempting to heal the target for an amount equal to its maximum Health.
- When used in combination with
Auchenai Soulpriest or 
Embrace the Shadow, this spell will deal damage to the target minion equal to its maximum Health, usually killing the minion.[1]
Lore
Ancestral Healing was a shaman talent in World of Warcraft that improved the shaman's healing abilities. It was removed with Mists of Pandaria. Communication with the ancestors is a central aspect of shamanism, also reflected in Ancestral Spirit.
Trivia
- The artwork for this card comes from the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game "Onyxia Treasure" series, for the card Natural Alignment.
- Ancestral Healing was removed for selection in Arena on September 15, 2016[2] but was reinstated on December 9, 2018.[3]
Gallery
Ancestral Healing, full art
Patch changes
Patch 20.0.0.77662 (2021-03-25):
Patch 13.0.3.28329 (2018-12-19):
- No longer banned from Arena drafting.
Patch 6.1.1.14366 (2016-09-15):
- Banned from Arena drafting.
Patch 1.0.0.4217 (Closed beta, 2013-12-10):
- Golden card unlock requirement is now: "Unlocked at Level 15." (previously: "Unlocked at Level 20.").
- Patch 1.0.0.3890 (Closed beta, 2013-10-02):
- Flavor text now reads: "I personally prefer some non-ancestral right-the-heck-now healing, but maybe that is just me." (previously: "During battle, you can call upon the strength of your ancestors! So have a big family!").
- Unlock requirement is now: "Unlocked at Level 1." (previously: no special unlock requirement).
- Golden card unlock requirement is now: "Unlocked at Level 20." (previously: no special unlock requirement).
- Patch 1.0.0.3140 (Alpha, April or May 2013):
- Added.
- Now reads: "Restore a minion to full Health and give it 'Taunt." (previously: "Restore a minion to full Health.")
External links
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Hearthstone Mythbusters Ep.6. (2014-01-30).
- ↑ Dean Ayala (2016-09-08). Hearthside Chat: Upcoming Arena Changes with Dean Ayala. Retrieved on 2019-03-26.
- ↑ Blizzard Entertainment (2018-12-19). Arena Updates – December 19 2018. Retrieved on 2019-03-26.