How to Use Bandages During a Dungeon Run in WoW: Forever

Use a bandage in World of Warcraft: Forever when you or a nearby teammate needs health and you can stand still without taking damage. Between dungeon pulls is the easiest time to get the full heal. A bandage channels over several seconds, and an interrupted attempt can still leave the target unable to receive another bandage for a minute.

Prepare a usable bandage before the run

1. Put a bandage you meet the requirements to use in your bags. Read the tooltip before stocking up on a stronger one.
2. Place the item on a utility bar where you can find it without opening your bags. Keep it separate from instant emergency buttons.
3. Before a pull, look at your available bandages and make sure the button points to the stack you brought.
4. Test how you select yourself or a friendly player before you depend on the item during a difficult run.

Carry enough for the expected number of fights, but don't assume the group will stop whenever you need to use one. If the tank is already moving into the next pack, say that you need a moment or wait for a safer stop. A health bar that isn't quite full can be less urgent than keeping up with the group's movement.

Bandage after damage stops

Wait until the last enemy is dead or the group has reached a clear pause. Choose the intended friendly target and check for Recently Bandaged. If the target is eligible, use the bandage and stand still until the channel finishes. Watch the target's health and be ready to move if new danger appears.

The effect heals over time rather than giving its entire benefit on the first press. Moving or taking damage can interrupt it. If you're still being hit, or a damaging effect is ticking, wait for a better moment. Standing still near a patrolling enemy can turn a safe pause into another pull, so check where you're stopping before using the item.

For example, if you finish a fight below full health and the healer is drinking, move into a cleared area with the group. If you aren't taking damage and can stay in place, bandage while the healer recovers mana. If the group needs to move immediately to avoid a patrol, move first. Don't stay behind just to finish the last part of the heal.

Check the target's Recently Bandaged timer

The target gains Recently Bandaged, which prevents another bandage for one minute. That restriction applies even when the original channel was cut short. If your first attempt was interrupted, check the target's debuffs instead of immediately spending another bandage or switching to a different type.

The restriction follows the target. If one teammate already has the debuff, check whether another injured teammate would benefit instead. Don't ask two players to bandage the same target in succession. Coordinate who will use one, especially if you are trying to keep the healer free to drink.

A bandage can help with moderate damage during a safe gap. It is a poor substitute for an immediate heal when the target is about to take another hit. During a boss fight, use it only if you understand the next mechanic and have time to channel. If an important mechanic starts, move or perform your assigned action first.

Fix a bandage that won't work

If the button doesn't start a channel, check the stack, skill requirements, and target. Make sure the target is friendly and close enough. If you thought you were using it on yourself, verify what the client selected. Check for Recently Bandaged before assuming the bar binding failed.

If the channel begins but ends early, look for movement or incoming damage. Confirm the ground under you is safe and wait until periodic damage is gone before trying again. When the debuff is still active and health is urgent, use another appropriate recovery option or ask the healer for help. Another bandage can't bypass the timer.

Try the item during an easy stretch of the dungeon so you learn how long the channel feels while the rest of the group is waiting. Once you know the timing, you can spot the short pauses where First Aid helps and skip the moments where it would get in the way.