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Herald Of The Sun Holy Paladin 2v2 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Herald Of The Sun Holy Paladin PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 3.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Herald Of The Sun 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 11.2 competitive 2v2.

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

Top 2v2 Herald Of The Sun Holy Paladins

  1. Emmiht's icon
    1
    Emmiht
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 699 ilvl
    2513
  2. Virtxous's icon
    2
    Virtxous
    Tichondrius (US)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 676 ilvl
    2403
  3. Gspawngödx's icon
    3
    Gspawngödx
    Stormscale (EU)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 678 ilvl
    2388
  4. Lalli's icon
    4
    Lalli
    Korgall (EU)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 684 ilvl
    2350
  5. Deckchair's icon
    5
    Deckchair
    Ysondre (EU)
    Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 678 ilvl
    2335

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

  • 12% Critical Strike +2000
  • 7% Haste +4935
  • 60% Mastery +19646
  • 23% Versatility +18093

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 1% Leech +911
  • 5% 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 Herald Of The Sun 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. Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 46
    Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Helm

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Helm icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Helm

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Plate Helm icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 47
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Necklace

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Chargers of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 41
    Chargers of the Lucent Battalion icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons

    • 7
    Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Spaulders

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Spaulders icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 48
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Shawl

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Shawl icon

Chest

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chestplate

    • 21
    Astral Gladiator's Chestplate icon

  2. Cuirass of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 20
    Cuirass of the Lucent Battalion icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Breastplate

    • 9
    Algari Competitor's Plate Breastplate icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Plate Wristguards

    • 33
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards

    • 10
    Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Bracers

    • 7
    Astral Warmonger's Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Protectors of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 33
    Protectors of the Lucent Battalion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Handguards

    • 13
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Handguards icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Gauntlets

    • Craft
    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Plate Gauntlets icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Plate Gauntlets

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Gauntlets icon

Waist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Plate Girdle

    • 38
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard

    • 9
    Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Clasp

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Clasp icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt icon

Legs

  1. Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 44
    Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Tasses

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Tasses icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Greaves

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Plate Greaves icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons

    • 34
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Warboots

    • 9
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Warboots icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Plate Stompers

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Stompers icon

  4. Stompers of the Lucent Battalion

    • 3
    Stompers of the Lucent Battalion icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Sabatons

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Sabatons icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 99
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Ring

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 48
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 48
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  5. Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Scepter

    • 48
    Astral Gladiator's Scepter icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Scepter

    • Craft
    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Scepter icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Bulwark

    • 48
    Astral Gladiator's Bulwark icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Shield

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Shield icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Shield

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Shield 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. Energy Redistribution Beacon

    • 90
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  3. Ascendance

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Scepter icon

  4. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards 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 The War Within Season 3.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 28
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 16
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. +160 Speed

    • 2
    +160 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Council's Intellect

    • 46
    Council's Intellect icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 2
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 27
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 14
    +2040 Leech icon

  3. +650 Speed

    • 2
    +650 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 41
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

  2. Sunset Spellthread

    • 5
    Sunset Spellthread icon

  3. Temporal Spellthread

    • 2
    Temporal Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 35
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 8
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery

    • 53
    Cursed Mastery icon

  2. +315 Mastery

    • 36
    +315 Mastery icon

  3. +315 Versatility

    • 6
    +315 Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Stonebound Artistry

    • 44
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 2
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  3. Authority of Fiery Resolve

    • 1
    Authority of Fiery Resolve icon

Gems

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

Sockets can be added to Necklaces and Rings with the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear through seasonal vendor items.

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

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 49
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

  2. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 1
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 30
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Energizing Fiber

    • 8
    Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 8
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  4. Dexterous Fiber

    • 1
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  5. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 190
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Sapphire

    • 27
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  3. Masterful Onyx

    • 11
    Masterful Onyx icon

  4. Quick Sapphire

    • 10
    Quick Sapphire icon

  5. Versatile Emerald

    • 8
    Versatile Emerald 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 The War Within Season 3.

  1. Human

    • 26
    Human icon

  2. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 8
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  3. Blood Elf

    • 8
    Blood Elf icon

  4. Dwarf

    • 4
    Dwarf icon

  5. Tauren

    • 3
    Tauren icon

Herald Of The Sun 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 Herald Of The Sun 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 The War Within Season 3 and Patch 11.2.

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.