Holy Paladin guide image

Holy Paladin PvP Guide For 3v3

Paladin class icon Holy Paladin specialization icon
Holy Paladin
Season 4
50 characters
1679 - 2325

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 2325.

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)
    465 ilvl
    2325
  2. 2
    Lethanous's character icon
    Lethanous
    Ragnaros (US)
    454 ilvl
    2266
  3. 3
    Tndp's character icon
    Tndp
    Moon Guard (US)
    461 ilvl
    2205
  4. 4
    Pelletbrain's character icon
    Pelletbrain
    Emerald Dream (US)
    470 ilvl
    2200
  5. 5
    Montage's character icon
    Montage
    Illidan (US)
    466 ilvl
    2136

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
+2222
21% Critical Strike
+1001
10% Haste
+4028
52% Mastery
+6380
31% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Critical Strike
  4. Haste
Minor Stats
+12
0% Avoidance
+0
0% Leech
+374
7% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Avoidance
  3. Leech

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
    31
  2. Dark Iron Dwarf race icon
    Dark Iron Dwarf
    7
  3. Dwarf race icon
    Dwarf
    6
  4. Blood Elf race icon
    Blood Elf
    2
  5. Tauren race icon
    Tauren
    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
29
Auras of the Resolute
50
Obduracy
3
Auras of Swift Vengeance
0
Turn Evil
0
Fist of Justice
50
Divine Steed
50
Greater Judgment
49
Repentance
36
Cavalier
50
Seasoned Warhorse
29
Rebuke
48
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
9
Sacrifice of the Just
50
Unbreakable Spirit
50
Improved Blessing of Protection
42
Crusader's Reprieve
35
Strength of Conviction
0
Judgment of Light
1
Seal of Might
50
Divine Purpose
50
Seal of Alacrity
50
Touch of Light
45
Faith's Armor
7
Of Dusk and Dawn
50
Divine Toll
50
Seal of the Crusader
2
Seal of Order
43
Divine Resonance
44
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
21
Unending Light
0
Awestruck
50
Divine Favor
25
Glistening Radiance
50
Unwavering Spirit
24
Imbued Infusions
50
Light of the Martyr
0
Blessed Focus
33
Saved by the Light
50
Holy Prism
26
Power of the Silver Hand
5
Light's Protection
50
Overflowing Light
11
Shining Righteousness
15
Divine Revelations
50
Commanding Light
48
Righteous Judgment
0
Breaking Dawn
1
Tower of Radiance
47
Divine Glimpse
50
Untempered Dedication
0
Beacon of Faith
50
Veneration
2
Avenging Wrath: Might
48
Reclamation
35
Maraad's Dying Breath
0
Daybreak
50
Crusader's Might
0
Blessing of Summer
50
Relentless Inquisitor
0
Tyr's Deliverance
50
Rising Sunlight
50
Glorious Dawn
46
Sanctified Wrath
2
Inflorescence of the Sunwell
48
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
2
Darkest before the Dawn
1
Spreading the Word
6
Blessed Hands
49
Divine Vision
29
Cleanse the Weak
3
Hallowed Ground
0
Judgments of the Pure
3
Searing Glare
38
Divine Plea
2
Denounce
17

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 Helm item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Helm
    25
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Headguard item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Headguard
    14
  3. Heartfire Sentinel's Forgehelm item set icon
    set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Forgehelm
    8
  4. Battle-Ready Binoculars item icon
    Battle-Ready Binoculars
    1
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Helm item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Helm
    1

Neck

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    37
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Choker item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Choker
    9
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Necklace
    1
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Amulet
    1
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Pendant
    1

Shoulders

  1. Heartfire Sentinel's Steelwings item set icon
    set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Steelwings
    27
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Shoulders item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Shoulders
    18
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons
    4
  4. Primal Molten Pauldrons item icon
    Primal Molten Pauldrons
    1

Back

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Cape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cape
    25
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Cloak item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cloak
    10
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak
    5
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Drape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Drape
    4
  5. Draconic Warmonger's Cape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cape
    2

Chest

  1. Heartfire Sentinel's Brigandine item set icon
    set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Brigandine
    35
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Armor item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Armor
    11
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Chestplate item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Chestplate
    2
  4. Primal Molten Breastplate item icon
    Primal Molten Breastplate
    1
  5. Zealous Pyreknight's Warplate item set icon
    set
    Zealous Pyreknight's Warplate
    1

Wrist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Cuffs item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Cuffs
    42
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Armguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Armguards
    4
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Bracers item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Bracers
    4

Hands

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Handguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Handguards
    30
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Gauntlets item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Gauntlets
    15
  3. Primal Molten Gauntlets item icon
    Primal Molten Gauntlets
    2
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Gauntlets item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Gauntlets
    1
  5. Heartfire Sentinel's Protectors item set icon
    set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Protectors
    1

Waist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Girdle item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Girdle
    40
  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 Combatant's Draconium Waistguard item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Draconium Waistguard
    1

Legs

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves
    32
  2. Heartfire Sentinel's Faulds item set icon
    set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Faulds
    9
  3. Primal Molten Legplates item icon
    Primal Molten Legplates
    6
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Legguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Legguards
    2
  5. Zealous Pyreknight's Cuisses item set icon
    set
    Zealous Pyreknight's Cuisses
    1

Feet

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Stompers item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Stompers
    29
  2. Primal Molten Sabatons item icon
    Primal Molten Sabatons
    10
  3. Infurious Warboots of Impunity item icon
    Infurious Warboots of Impunity
    5
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Warboots item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Warboots
    3
  5. Draconic Warmonger's Sabatons item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Sabatons
    2

Rings

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Band item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Band
    34
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    33
  3. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    21
  4. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet
    6
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Ring item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Ring
    2

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    48
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    20
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Emblem item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Emblem
    17
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    12
  5. Verdant Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    2

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Scepter item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Scepter
    44
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Scepter item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Scepter
    5
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Mace item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Mace
    1

Off Hand

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Shield item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Shield
    33
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Bulwark item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Bulwark
    13
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Aegis item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Aegis
    3
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Shield item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Shield
    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
    34
  2. Primal Molten Sabatons embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    13
  3. Infurious Warboots of Impunity embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    5
  4. Primal Molten Pauldrons embellishment item icon
    Verdant Conduit
    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
    2

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    3

Legs

  1. Temporal Spellthread enchantment icon
    Temporal Spellthread
    38
  2. Temporal Spellthread enchantment icon
    Temporal Spellthread
    5
  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
    82
  2. Sensei's Neltharite gem icon
    Sensei's Neltharite
    27
  3. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    15
  4. Zen Malygite gem icon
    Zen Malygite
    9
  5. Radiant Alexstraszite gem icon
    Radiant Alexstraszite
    8