[RPG] Healing options for non magic users

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Three members of our party want to leave but one of them is a cleric who is our healer.
Since we are levelling up to level 4 we could take on feats and there is the feat of Healer or of Magic Initiate, the latter allowing us to learn a first level healing spell.

What would be the best option or are there any other options to replace our healer?

Best Answer

Since there are no healing cantrips and none of the first circle healing spells are worth taking as the only healing if they can only be used once a long rest (aside from goodberry but if your party is that desperate for healing I would suggest that your DM might be using too difficult encounters), I would recommend against taking the Magic Initiate feat for healing.

The Healer Feat is pretty nice since it essentially turns the healer's kit into ten potions of healing (not exactly, but the differences are mainly nitpicking).

Alternatively if your DM is using the 5e rules for resting as long as you stay cautious you won't need any healing aside from what you get resting and from items. However, that last option is particularly risky and can lead to a party wipe.

Hopefully this helps!