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Lightsmith Holy Paladin 2v2 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3

  • Paladin class icon Holy Paladin specialization icon
    Holy Paladin
  • Lightsmith icon Lightsmith
  • Based on 50 Characters
  • The War Within Season 3
  • From 1622 to 2030 Rating

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Lightsmith 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 Lightsmith 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 Lightsmith Holy Paladins

  1. Pluxurysport's icon
    1
    Pluxurysport
    Outland (EU)
    Human | Lightsmith | 658 ilvl
    2030
  2. Apriani's icon
    2
    Apriani
    Moon Guard (US)
    Human | Lightsmith | 659 ilvl
    1966
  3. Quzy's icon
    3
    Quzy
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    Human | Lightsmith | 656 ilvl
    1942
  4. Darker's icon
    4
    Darker
    Kalecgos (US)
    Human | Lightsmith | 659 ilvl
    1940
  5. Eynx's icon
    5
    Eynx
    Tichondrius (US)
    Dwarf | Lightsmith | 652 ilvl
    1934

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 +1227
  • 5% Haste +3057
  • 57% Mastery +17980
  • 25% Versatility +19170

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 1% Leech +810
  • 3% 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 Lightsmith 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.

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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
    • 19
    Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Helm

    • 16
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Helm icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Plate Helm

    • 10
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Helm icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Plate Headguard

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Headguard icon

  5. Aureate Sentry's Pledge

    • Set
    • 2
    Aureate Sentry's Pledge icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 44
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Pendant

    • 6
    Astral Aspirant's Pendant icon

Shoulders

  1. Astral Warmonger's Spaulders

    • 22
    Astral Warmonger's Spaulders icon

  2. Chargers of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 10
    Chargers of the Lucent Battalion icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons

    • 8
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Plate Shoulders

    • 7
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Shoulders icon

  5. Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 43
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Cape

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Cape icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Greatcloak

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Greatcloak icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Cape

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Cape icon

Chest

  1. Astral Aspirant's Plate Armor

    • 44
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Armor icon

  2. Aureate Sentry's Encasement

    • Set
    • 4
    Aureate Sentry's Encasement icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Breastplate

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Plate Breastplate icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Chestplate

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chestplate icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Bracers

    • 30
    Astral Warmonger's Bracers icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Plate Cuffs

    • 19
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Cuffs icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Plate Armguards

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Armguards icon

Hands

  1. Protectors of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 21
    Protectors of the Lucent Battalion icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Plate Handguards

    • 19
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Handguards icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Plate Handguards

    • 8
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Handguards icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Gauntlets

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Plate Gauntlets icon

  5. Aureate Sentry's Gauntlets

    • Set
    • 1
    Aureate Sentry's Gauntlets icon

Waist

  1. Astral Aspirant's Plate Girdle

    • 41
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Girdle icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Plate Greatbelt

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Greatbelt icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Clasp

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Clasp icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Plate Girdle

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon

Legs

  1. Astral Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves

    • 35
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves icon

  2. Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 10
    Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Plate Tasses

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Tasses icon

  4. Aureate Sentry's Legguards

    • Set
    • 1
    Aureate Sentry's Legguards icon

Feet

  1. Astral Aspirant's Plate Warboots

    • 21
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Warboots icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Plate Stompers

    • 14
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Stompers icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons

    • 12
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Sabatons

    • 3
    Astral Warmonger's Sabatons icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 96
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Signet

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Signet icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Ring

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 49
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 43
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 2
    Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  5. Prized Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 1
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Aspirant's Scepter

    • 42
    Astral Aspirant's Scepter icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Mace

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Mace icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Bludgeon

    • 2
    Prized Gladiator's Bludgeon icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Scepter

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Scepter icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Battleaxe

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Battleaxe icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Aspirant's Shield

    • 44
    Astral Aspirant's Shield icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Shield

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Shield icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Aegis

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Aegis icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Gasket

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Gasket 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

    • 96
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 2
    Algari 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 The War Within Season 3.

Head

  1. Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 1
    Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual icon

Back

  1. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 17
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  2. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 12
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  3. +160 Speed

    • 2
    +160 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Council's Intellect

    • 25
    Council's Intellect icon

  2. Council's Intellect

    • 3
    Council's Intellect icon

  3. Crystalline Radiance

    • 2
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 12
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 9
    +2040 Leech icon

  3. +1735 Leech

    • 2
    +1735 Leech icon

Legs

  1. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 30
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

  2. Temporal Spellthread

    • 3
    Temporal Spellthread icon

  3. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 1
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 16
    Scout's March icon

  2. Scout's March

    • 3
    Scout's March icon

  3. Defender's March

    • 2
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery

    • 47
    Cursed Mastery icon

  2. +315 Mastery

    • 27
    +315 Mastery icon

  3. Cursed Mastery

    • 2
    Cursed Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Stonebound Artistry

    • 22
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  2. Authority of Fiery Resolve

    • 5
    Authority of Fiery Resolve icon

  3. Stonebound Artistry

    • 4
    Stonebound Artistry 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

    • 22
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

  2. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 3
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 21
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Energizing Fiber

    • 10
    Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Dexterous Fiber

    • 5
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  4. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 5
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  5. Precise Fiber

    • 2
    Precise Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 21
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Sapphire

    • 4
    Masterful Sapphire icon

    • 1

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

    • 28
    Human icon

  2. Blood Elf

    • 6
    Blood Elf icon

  3. Dwarf

    • 4
    Dwarf icon

  4. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 4
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  5. Tauren

    • 3
    Tauren icon

Lightsmith 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 Lightsmith 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.