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Holy Paladin 2v2 PvP Guide for Midnight Season 1

Welcome to Murlok’s Holy Paladin PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 1.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Holy Paladin Healers across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the optimal stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, gems, and races used in Patch 12.0 competitive 2v2.

Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.

Top 2v2 Holy Paladins

  1. Adhd's icon
    1
    Adhd
    Chogall (US)
    Human | Lightsmith | 238 ilvl
    2215
  2. Swagboylenz's icon
    2
    Swagboylenz
    Moon Guard (US)
    Human | Lightsmith | 227 ilvl
    2155
  3. Lóôòöléèêë's icon
    3
    Lóôòöléèêë
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Human | Lightsmith | 235 ilvl
    2141
  4. Colsonbaker's icon
    4
    Colsonbaker
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Dark Iron Dwarf | Lightsmith | 235 ilvl
    2129
  5. Gabbitp's icon
    5
    Gabbitp
    Sargeras (US)
    Blood Elf | Lightsmith | 241 ilvl
    2123

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Holy Paladin's Healer performance, appearing on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.

They have diminishing returns after reaching +20% from gear, so proper balance ensures the best results.

Optimal Secondary Stats

  • 10% Critical Strike +23
  • 4% Haste +170
  • 46% Mastery +668
  • 18% Versatility +992

Stat priority

  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 2% Leech +108
  • 2% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in 2v2 Arenas. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Holy Paladins.

  1. Most used talents, strongly recommended!
  2. Frequently used talents, offer flexibility or suit personal preference.
  3. Rarely used talents, usually chosen to unlock deeper rows in the tree.

Best-in-Slot Gear for 2v2

Gear provides core stat bonuses and typically comes from the Great Vault, crafted items, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.

These items are most frequently used by top-ranked Holy Paladins in 2v2 Arenas.

Head

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Guard

    • Craft
    • 20
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Guard icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Helm

    • 12
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Helm icon

  3. Luminant Verdict's Unwavering Gaze

    • Set
    • 4
    Luminant Verdict's Unwavering Gaze icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Helm

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Helm icon

Neck

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Amulet

    • 33
    Thalassian Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Pendant

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Pendant icon

  3. Novice Combatant's Necklace

    • 1
    Novice Combatant's Necklace icon

  4. Pendant of Aching Grief

    • 1
    Pendant of Aching Grief icon

  5. Voidstone Shielding Array

    • Craft
    • 1
    Voidstone Shielding Array icon

Shoulders

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Pauldrons

    • 19
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Pauldrons icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons

    • 7
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons icon

  3. Luminant Verdict's Providence Watch

    • Set
    • 4
    Luminant Verdict's Providence Watch icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons

    • 3
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons icon

  5. Galactic Warmonger's Spaulders

    • Set
    • 2
    Galactic Warmonger's Spaulders icon

Back

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Cape

    • 12
    Galactic Aspirant's Cape icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Greatcloak

    • 12
    Galactic Aspirant's Greatcloak icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Shawl

    • 8
    Galactic Gladiator's Shawl icon

  4. Adherent's Silken Shroud

    • 2
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

  5. Fluxweave Cloak

    • 1
    Fluxweave Cloak icon

Chest

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Chestplate

    • 17
    Galactic Gladiator's Chestplate icon

  2. Luminant Verdict's Divine Warplate

    • Set
    • 8
    Luminant Verdict's Divine Warplate icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Armor

    • 7
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Armor icon

  4. Spellbreaker's Shelter

    • 3
    Spellbreaker's Shelter icon

  5. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Breastplate

    • 2
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Breastplate icon

Wrist

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Cuffs

    • 17
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Cuffs icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Wristguards

    • 9
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Bindings

    • 8
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Bindings icon

  4. Galactic Warmonger's Bracers

    • Set
    • 2
    Galactic Warmonger's Bracers icon

  5. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Armguards

    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Armguards icon

Hands

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Handguards

    • 17
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Handguards icon

  2. Luminant Verdict's Gauntlets

    • Set
    • 8
    Luminant Verdict's Gauntlets icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Handguards

    • 7
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Handguards icon

  4. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Gauntlets

    • 5
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Gauntlets icon

Waist

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Girdle

    • 22
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Girdle

    • 9
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Girdle icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Waistguard

    • Craft
    • 4
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon

  4. Riphook Defender

    • 1
    Riphook Defender icon

  5. Spellbreaker's Girdle

    • 1
    Spellbreaker's Girdle icon

Legs

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Tasses

    • 21
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Tasses icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves

    • 6
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves icon

  3. Luminant Verdict's Greaves

    • Set
    • 4
    Luminant Verdict's Greaves icon

  4. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Greaves

    • 4
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Greaves icon

  5. Spellbreaker's Legguards

    • 2
    Spellbreaker's Legguards icon

Feet

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Sabatons

    • 21
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Dunkers

    • 12
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Dunkers icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Warboots

    • 3
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Warboots icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Stompers

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Stompers icon

Rings

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 65
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Signet

    • 3
    Galactic Aspirant's Signet icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Signet

    • 2
    Galactic Gladiator's Signet icon

  4. Bifurcation Band

    • 1
    Bifurcation Band icon

  5. Galactic Aspirant's Ring

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 25
    Galactic Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 21
    Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 12
    Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 12
    Galactic Gladiator's Medallion icon

  5. Echo of L'ura

    • 1
    Echo of L'ura icon

Main Hand

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Scepter

    • 34
    Galactic Gladiator's Scepter icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Scepter

    • 2
    Galactic Aspirant's Scepter icon

  3. Magister's Mana Sword

    • Craft
    • 1
    Magister's Mana Sword icon

Off Hand

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Bulwark

    • 33
    Galactic Gladiator's Bulwark icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Shield

    • 2
    Galactic Aspirant's Shield icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Shield

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Shield icon

  4. Spellbreaker's Rebuke

    • Craft
    • 1
    Spellbreaker's Rebuke icon

Embellishments

Embellishments add special effects to crafted gear. Only two can be equipped, so selection is important.

The following embellishments are the most commonly used by high-rated Holy Paladins.

  1. Blessed Pango Charm

    • 57
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 11
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Pauldrons icon

  3. B0p, Curator Of Booms

    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Guard icon

  4. Hunt

    • 1
    Magister's Mana Sword icon

  5. Stabilizing Gemstone Bandolier

    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

Enchantments

Enchantments enhance gear with additional stats or special procs. Most are crafted by Enchanters, leg enchants come from Leatherworkers, and some slot-specific options appear through seasonal content.

These are the top enchantments for Holy Paladin gear in 2v2 Arenas during Midnight Season 1.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 10
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Hex of Leeching

    • 8
    Enchant Helm - Hex of Leeching icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed

    • 5
    Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 12
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle

    • 5
    Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 4
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister

    • 30
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister

    • 4
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister icon

  3. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 2
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

Legs

  1. Arcanoweave Spellthread

    • 29
    Arcanoweave Spellthread icon

  2. Arcanoweave Spellthread

    • 2
    Arcanoweave Spellthread icon

  3. Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

    • 2
    Forest Hunter's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 15
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 12
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 1
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity

    • 30
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

    • 18
    Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Thalassian Versatility

    • 13
    Enchant Ring - Thalassian Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 31
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 5
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery icon

Gems

Gems provide focused secondary stat bonuses to help fine‑tune builds. They are crafted by Jewelcrafters and socketed into gear.

These are the most popular gems among top‑rated Holy Paladins in 2v2 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 1
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

Eversong Diamond

  1. Telluric Eversong Diamond

    • 5
    Telluric Eversong Diamond icon

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Masterful Lapis

    • 74
    Flawless Masterful Lapis icon

  2. Flawless Versatile Amethyst

    • 38
    Flawless Versatile Amethyst icon

  3. Enduring Heliotrope

    • 22
    Enduring Heliotrope icon

  4. Cognitive Heliotrope

    • 6
    Cognitive Heliotrope icon

  5. Flawless Masterful Lapis

    • 6
    Flawless Masterful Lapis icon

Most Played Races for Holy Paladin 2v2

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 2v2 Arenas.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Holy Paladin Healer players in Midnight Season 1.

  1. Human

    • 24
    Human icon

  2. Dwarf

    • 4
    Dwarf icon

  3. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 3
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  4. Blood Elf

    • 3
    Blood Elf icon

  5. Tauren

    • 2
    Tauren icon

Holy Paladin Guide FAQ

Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.

How is this 2v2 PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Holy Paladins in 2v2 Arenas using Blizzard’s Battle.net API .

How often is the information updated?

Data updates every 8 hours.

Why is this guide valuable?

The guide provides real-time build insights, showing exactly what high-ranking players are currently using, helping you make informed decisions for your character.

Is this guide current?

Yes. The guide always reflects the latest information for Midnight Season 1 and Patch 12.0.

Is this guide suitable for beginners?

Yes. Beginners can easily identify current trends and optimal setups. However, it does not provide gameplay tutorials.

Why isn’t my character listed in the top rankings?

Reasons may include inactivity, falling below the minimum rating threshold, frequent spec changes, or gear not optimized for PvP.