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Herald Of The Sun Holy Paladin Blitz PvP Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Herald Of The Sun Holy Paladin PvP guide for Blitz Battlegrounds in World of Warcraft: Midnight Pre-Patch.

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 12.0 competitive Blitz.

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

Top Blitz Herald Of The Sun Holy Paladins

  1. Lolaei's icon
    1
    Lolaei
    Blackmoore (EU)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 121 ilvl
    3640
  2. Dawbuyob's icon
    2
    Dawbuyob
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 131 ilvl
    3625
  3. Useemerolin's icon
    3
    Useemerolin
    Stormscale (EU)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 121 ilvl
    3561
  4. Lolaei's icon
    4
    Lolaei
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Draenei | Herald Of The Sun | 121 ilvl
    3480
  5. Ptp's icon
    5
    Ptp
    Exodar (US)
    Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 121 ilvl
    3283

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

  • 11% Critical Strike +31
  • 9% Haste +100
  • 68% Mastery +406
  • 22% Versatility +319

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 0% Leech +7
  • 18% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Blitz Battlegrounds. 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 Blitz

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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

Head

  1. Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 31
    Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Helm

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Helm icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 35
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Chargers of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 30
    Chargers of the Lucent Battalion icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Plate Shoulders

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Shoulders icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 36
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chestplate

    • 21
    Astral Gladiator's Chestplate icon

  2. Cuirass of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 12
    Cuirass of the Lucent Battalion icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Breastplate

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Plate Breastplate icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Plate Wristguards

    • 23
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards

    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Bracers

    • 4
    Astral Warmonger's Bracers icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Plate Cuffs

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Cuffs icon

Hands

  1. Protectors of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 23
    Protectors of the Lucent Battalion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Handguards

    • 13
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Handguards icon

Waist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Plate Girdle

    • 25
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard

    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Clasp

    • 3
    Astral Warmonger's Clasp icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Plate Girdle

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Girdle icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt icon

Legs

  1. Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 29
    Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Tasses

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Tasses icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Greaves

    • Craft
    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Plate Greaves icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons

    • 27
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Plate Warboots

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Warboots icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Plate Warboots

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Warboots icon

  4. Stompers of the Lucent Battalion

    • 2
    Stompers of the Lucent Battalion icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Plate Stompers

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Stompers icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 70
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 35
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 33
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

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

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Scepter

    • 34
    Astral Gladiator's Scepter icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Halberd

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Halberd icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Bulwark

    • 33
    Astral Gladiator's Bulwark icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Shield

    • Craft
    • 1
    Algari Competitor'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

    • 69
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Duskthread Lining

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Plate Greaves 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 Blitz Battlegrounds during Midnight Pre-Patch.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 29
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 4
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. +11 Speed

    • 1
    +11 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Council's Intellect

    • 33
    Council's Intellect icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 2
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +66 Speed

    • 27
    +66 Speed icon

  2. +43 Leech

    • 4
    +43 Leech icon

  3. +43 Speed

    • 1
    +43 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 33
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

  2. Sunset Spellthread

    • 1
    Sunset Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 30
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 4
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery

    • 46
    Cursed Mastery icon

  2. +21 Mastery

    • 19
    +21 Mastery icon

  3. +21 Haste

    • 5
    +21 Haste icon

Main Hand

  1. Stonebound Artistry

    • 30
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  2. Authority of Fiery Resolve

    • 4
    Authority of Fiery Resolve icon

  3. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 1
    Authority of Radiant Power 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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 34
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 25
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 6
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  3. Energizing Fiber

    • 3
    Energizing Fiber icon

  4. Dexterous Fiber

    • 1
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  5. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 196
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Sapphire

    • 37
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  3. Versatile Emerald

    • 9
    Versatile Emerald icon

    • 3

  5. Deadly Onyx

    • 2
    Deadly Onyx icon

Most Played Races for Holy Paladin Blitz

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in Blitz Battlegrounds.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Holy Paladin Healer players in Midnight Pre-Patch.

  1. Human

    • 16
    Human icon

  2. Blood Elf

    • 8
    Blood Elf icon

  3. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 5
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  4. Dwarf

    • 3
    Dwarf icon

  5. Tauren

    • 2
    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 Blitz PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Herald Of The Sun Holy Paladins in Blitz Battlegrounds 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 Pre-Patch 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.