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Holy Paladin PvP Guide For 3v3

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Holy Paladin
Season 4
50 characters
1905 - 2410

Welcome to Murlok.io's Holy Paladin PvP guide for 3v3 in World of Warcraft. This guide lists the best stats, races, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems for patch 10.2.6, based on the character builds of the Top 50 Holy Paladins from Dragonflight Season 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Avdød (Tichondrius US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2410.

Updated every 12 hours with the latest data from the Battle.net API , the guide also examines each character's last time played, specialization usage frequency, and equipment type to ensure greater accuracy.

Top Holy Paladins

  1. 1
    Avdød's character icon
    Avdød
    Tichondrius (US)
    476 ilvl
    2410
  2. 2
    Tndp's character icon
    Tndp
    Moon Guard (US)
    461 ilvl
    2324
  3. 3
    Pelletbrain's character icon
    Pelletbrain
    Emerald Dream (US)
    484 ilvl
    2309
  4. 4
    Lethanous's character icon
    Lethanous
    Ragnaros (US)
    454 ilvl
    2266
  5. 5
    Avdod's character icon
    Avdod
    Darkspear (US)
    474 ilvl
    2246

Stat Priority

Stats are crucial attributes that directly influence a character's power in World of Warcraft. They not only determine the character's strength but also define the overall feel and playstyle. Stat bonuses can be found on various pieces of equipment, in consumables created by the Alchemy profession, certain foods, some enchantments , and gems .

It's important to note that each stat experiences diminishing returns once its equipped bonus reaches +20%. This means that optimizing a character's performance involves more than just maximizing each stat; it's about finding a balanced distribution. Here is the optimal way to balance Holy Paladin Secondary and Minor stats for 3v3.

Secondary Stats
+2576
23% Critical Strike
+989
10% Haste
+4182
53% Mastery
+6373
31% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Critical Strike
  4. Haste
Minor Stats
+27
0% Avoidance
+45
0% Leech
+383
8% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Leech
  3. Avoidance

Races

In World of Warcraft, each race comes with unique traits that enhance character abilities or improve in-game quality of life. Although these racial traits typically offer minor advantages, they can still provide a competitive edge in certain scenarios.

With Human currently being the top race for Holy Paladins in 3v3, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Human race icon
    Human
    26
  2. Dark Iron Dwarf race icon
    Dark Iron Dwarf
    11
  3. Dwarf race icon
    Dwarf
    6
  4. Blood Elf race icon
    Blood Elf
    3
  5. Zandalari Troll race icon
    Zandalari Troll
    2

Class Talents

Talents are the main element defining a character's build, significantly influencing the playstyle by adding, modifying, and enhancing character abilities and behaviors. They are crucial in shaping how a character functions in battle.

Class talents represent a common tree shared across all Paladin specializations. These talents provide foundational skills and enhancements that are essential and universal to the Paladin class. They offer a range of abilities that lay the groundwork for a Paladin's overall capabilities, regardless of the chosen specialization.

The following tree reproduces the in-game class talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Lay on Hands
50
Blessing of Freedom
50
Hammer of Wrath
50
Improved Cleanse
25
Auras of the Resolute
50
Obduracy
3
Auras of Swift Vengeance
0
Turn Evil
0
Fist of Justice
49
Divine Steed
50
Greater Judgment
48
Repentance
43
Cavalier
50
Seasoned Warhorse
43
Rebuke
45
Holy Aegis
50
Avenging Wrath
50
Justification
6
Punishment
0
Golden Path
0
Echoing Blessings
50
Blessing of Sacrifice
50
Sanctified Plates
50
Blessing of Protection
50
Lightforged Blessing
0
Seal of Mercy
0
Afterimage
8
Sacrifice of the Just
50
Unbreakable Spirit
50
Improved Blessing of Protection
43
Crusader's Reprieve
35
Strength of Conviction
1
Judgment of Light
2
Seal of Might
50
Divine Purpose
50
Seal of Alacrity
50
Touch of Light
45
Faith's Armor
2
Of Dusk and Dawn
50
Divine Toll
50
Seal of the Crusader
2
Seal of Order
40
Divine Resonance
41
Vanguard's Momentum
2

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Holy Paladins with unique abilities and enhancements tailored to their combat style.

The following tree reproduces the in-game specialization talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Holy Shock
50
Glimmer of Light
50
Light of Dawn
50
Light's Conviction
50
Aura Mastery
50
Beacon of the Lightbringer
50
Moment of Compassion
50
Tirion's Devotion
12
Unending Light
0
Awestruck
49
Divine Favor
27
Glistening Radiance
50
Unwavering Spirit
22
Imbued Infusions
50
Light of the Martyr
0
Blessed Focus
35
Saved by the Light
50
Holy Prism
22
Power of the Silver Hand
6
Light's Protection
50
Overflowing Light
9
Shining Righteousness
24
Divine Revelations
50
Commanding Light
50
Righteous Judgment
0
Breaking Dawn
0
Tower of Radiance
49
Divine Glimpse
50
Untempered Dedication
0
Beacon of Faith
50
Veneration
1
Avenging Wrath: Might
49
Reclamation
33
Maraad's Dying Breath
0
Daybreak
50
Crusader's Might
0
Blessing of Summer
48
Relentless Inquisitor
0
Tyr's Deliverance
50
Rising Sunlight
50
Glorious Dawn
48
Awakening
2
Inflorescence of the Sunwell
49
Boundless Salvation
50

PvP Talents

PvP talents are specifically tailored for player-versus-player combat scenarios. Activated in arenas, battlegrounds, and the open world with war mode enabled, these talents are designed to optimize a Holy Paladin's performance in PvP encounters. They provide specialized enhancements and strategies that give players an edge in combat against other players, reflecting the unique demands of PvP gameplay.

The following tree reproduces the in-game pvp talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Avenging Light
0
Ultimate Sacrifice
0
Darkest before the Dawn
0
Spreading the Word
1
Blessed Hands
49
Divine Vision
21
Cleanse the Weak
7
Hallowed Ground
0
Judgments of the Pure
3
Searing Glare
42
Divine Plea
0
Denounce
27

Best In Slot And Gear

Gear consists of items that directly determine a character's power level. It can be acquired from diverse sources: dungeon, raid, world drops, crafted through various professions, obtained from PvP vendors, or chosen as rewards from the Great Vault.

Each piece of gear significantly boosts a character's overall strength and capabilities. Here are the top items for Holy Paladins in 3v3, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Headguard item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Headguard
    14
  2. Heartfire Sentinel's Forgehelm item set icon
    set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Forgehelm
    13
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Helm item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Helm
    12
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Helm item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Helm
    3
  5. Primal Molten Helm item icon
    Primal Molten Helm
    3

Neck

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    24
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Amulet
    12
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Choker item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Choker
    11
  4. Torc of Passed Time item icon
    Torc of Passed Time
    2
  5. Tuskarr Bone Necklace item icon
    Tuskarr Bone Necklace
    1

Shoulders

  1. Heartfire Sentinel's Steelwings item set icon
    set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Steelwings
    37
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Shoulders item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Shoulders
    8
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons
    2
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Shoulders item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Shoulders
    1
  5. Draconic Warmonger's Spaulders item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Spaulders
    1

Back

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Cape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cape
    18
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Cloak item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cloak
    8
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak
    5
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Cape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cape
    5
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Drape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Drape
    4

Chest

  1. Heartfire Sentinel's Brigandine item set icon
    set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Brigandine
    45
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Armor item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Armor
    4
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Chestplate item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Chestplate
    1

Wrist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Cuffs item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Cuffs
    29
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Bracers item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Bracers
    10
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Armguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Armguards
    6
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Wristguards item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Wristguards
    2
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Vambraces item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Vambraces
    1

Hands

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Handguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Handguards
    14
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Gauntlets item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Gauntlets
    12
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Handguards item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Handguards
    8
  4. Heartfire Sentinel's Protectors item set icon
    set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Protectors
    8
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Gauntlets item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Gauntlets
    3

Waist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Girdle item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Girdle
    35
  2. Primal Molten Greatbelt item icon
    Primal Molten Greatbelt
    5
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Greatbelt item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Greatbelt
    4
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Girdle item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Girdle
    4
  5. Draconic Warmonger's Clasp item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Clasp
    1

Legs

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves
    27
  2. Heartfire Sentinel's Faulds item set icon
    set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Faulds
    13
  3. Primal Molten Legplates item icon
    Primal Molten Legplates
    7
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Legguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Legguards
    1
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Tasses item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Tasses
    1

Feet

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Stompers item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Stompers
    28
  2. Primal Molten Sabatons item icon
    Primal Molten Sabatons
    11
  3. Infurious Warboots of Impunity item icon
    Infurious Warboots of Impunity
    5
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Sabatons item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Sabatons
    3
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Warboots item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Warboots
    1

Rings

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    34
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Band item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Band
    30
  3. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    23
  4. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet
    5
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Signet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Signet
    2

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    47
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Emblem item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Emblem
    18
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    14
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    8
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    4

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Scepter item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Scepter
    15
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Spellblade item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Spellblade
    14
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Scepter item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Scepter
    13
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Club item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Club
    5
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Mace item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Mace
    1

Off Hand

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Shield item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Shield
    21
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Bulwark item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Bulwark
    21
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Aegis item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Aegis
    5
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Shield item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Shield
    1
  5. Experiment 1, Kitewing item icon
    Experiment 1, Kitewing
    1

Embellishments

Embellishments are unique effects that can be added to crafted items, either as predefined elements in recipes or through an optional embellishment reagent, creating embellished gear. These enhancements diversify and amplify characters' capabilities.

Given that only a maximum of 2 embellished items can be equipped at a time, here are the best embellishments for Holy Paladins in 3v3.

  1. Signet of Titanic Insight embellishment item icon
    Precognition
    37
  2. Primal Molten Sabatons embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    16
  3. Infurious Warboots of Impunity embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    5
  4. Flourishing Dream Helm embellishment item icon
    Flourishing Dream Helm
    1

Enchantments

Enchantments provide minor yet valuable enhancements to various items, including Head, Back, Chest, Wrist, Waist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand.

Most enchantments are crafted via the Enchanting profession. However, Waist enchantments specifically require Blacksmithing, Legs enhancements are crafted by Leatherworkers, and Head enchantments come from the Incandescent Essence , a reward obtained through a quest in the Amirdrassil raid.

Enchantments are usually available at the auction house, making them accessible for upgrades. Here is a list of the top enchantments for Holy Paladins in 3v3, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    7

Legs

  1. Temporal Spellthread enchantment icon
    Temporal Spellthread
    43
  2. Temporal Spellthread enchantment icon
    Temporal Spellthread
    3
  3. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    1

Gems

Gems are crafted stones from the Jewelcrafting profession, typically offering stat bonuses to enhance your gear. These gems can be socketed into specific items such as Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings. The presence of sockets on items is usually random upon their drop.

Notably, Neck items can be uniquely modified to have up to three sockets by using 3 Tiered Medallion Setting . Additionally, a single socket can be added to other eligible items with a Nature's Cradle , which requires 6 Aspects' Tokens of Merit obtained from the Great Vault.

Available through both the auction house and the crafting order system, the following are the top gem choices for Holy Paladins in 3v3.

  1. Sensei's Alexstraszite gem icon
    Sensei's Alexstraszite
    94
  2. Sensei's Neltharite gem icon
    Sensei's Neltharite
    43
  3. Fractured Neltharite gem icon
    Fractured Neltharite
    8
  4. Skillful Illimited Diamond gem icon
    Skillful Illimited Diamond
    8
  5. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    8