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Lightsmith Holy Paladin 2v2 PvP Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Lightsmith Holy Paladin PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: Midnight Pre-Patch.

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 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 Lightsmith Holy Paladins

  1. Montage's icon
    1
    Montage
    Illidan (US)
    Human | Lightsmith | 120 ilvl
    2846
  2. Ronpauladina's icon
    2
    Ronpauladina
    Stormrage (US)
    Human | Lightsmith | 122 ilvl
    2794
  3. Darmiqa's icon
    3
    Darmiqa
    The Maelstrom (EU)
    Human | Lightsmith | 120 ilvl
    2737
  4. Reverbz's icon
    4
    Reverbz
    Malganis (US)
    Human | Lightsmith | 122 ilvl
    2642
  5. Zaegorn's icon
    5
    Zaegorn
    Kelthuzad (US)
    Human | Lightsmith | 120 ilvl
    2595

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 +26
  • 7% Haste +78
  • 63% Mastery +372
  • 27% Versatility +382

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 1% Avoidance +8
  • 1% Leech +24
  • 11% 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.

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. Astral Gladiator's Plate Helm

    • 25
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Helm icon

  2. Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 20
    Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Goggles

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Plate Goggles icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Plate Helmet

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Helmet icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Faceplate

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Faceplate icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • Craft
    • 41
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Necklace

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Necklace icon

  4. Bloodstained Memento

    • 1
    Bloodstained Memento icon

Shoulders

  1. Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons

    • 23
    Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons icon

  2. Chargers of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 21
    Chargers of the Lucent Battalion icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Spaulders

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Spaulders icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 49
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chestplate

    • 36
    Astral Gladiator's Chestplate icon

  2. Cuirass of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 10
    Cuirass of the Lucent Battalion icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Breastplate

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Plate Breastplate icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Chestguard

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chestguard icon

  5. Everforged Breastplate

    • 1
    Everforged Breastplate icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Plate Wristguards

    • 33
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Bracers

    • 5
    Astral Warmonger's Bracers icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Plate Vambraces

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Vambraces icon

Hands

  1. Astral Gladiator's Plate Handguards

    • 31
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Handguards icon

  2. Protectors of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 16
    Protectors of the Lucent Battalion icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Gauntlets

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Plate Gauntlets icon

Waist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Plate Girdle

    • 40
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard

    • 7
    Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt icon

  4. Everforged Greatbelt

    • 1
    Everforged Greatbelt icon

Legs

  1. Astral Gladiator's Plate Tasses

    • 23
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Tasses icon

  2. Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 22
    Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Greaves

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Plate Greaves icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons

    • 38
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Warboots

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Warboots icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Plate Stompers

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Stompers icon

  4. Stompers of the Lucent Battalion

    • 2
    Stompers of the Lucent Battalion icon

  5. Everforged Sabatons

    • 1
    Everforged Sabatons icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 91
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Ring

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Ring icon

  4. High Nerubian Signet

    • 1
    High Nerubian Signet icon

  5. Radiant Necromancer's Band

    • 1
    Radiant Necromancer's Band icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

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

  2. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 47
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

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

  5. Incorporeal Essence-Gorger

    • 1
    Incorporeal Essence-Gorger icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Scepter

    • 49
    Astral Gladiator's Scepter icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Bulwark

    • 47
    Astral Gladiator's Bulwark icon

  2. Bulwark of the Great Dark

    • 1
    Bulwark of the Great Dark icon

  3. Everforged Defender

    • 1
    Everforged Defender 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

    • 91
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Duskthread Lining

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons icon

  3. Concealed Chaos Component

    • 1
    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 Midnight Pre-Patch.

Neck

  1. Enchant Neck - Mark of the Trained Soldier

    • 2
    Enchant Neck - Mark of the Trained Soldier icon

Shoulders

  1. Greater Crane Wing Inscription

    • 2
    Greater Crane Wing Inscription icon

  2. Greater Inscription of Vicious Intellect

    • 1
    Greater Inscription of Vicious Intellect icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 24
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 19
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 3
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

Chest

  1. Council's Intellect

    • 43
    Council's Intellect icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 3
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +66 Speed

    • 17
    +66 Speed icon

  2. +43 Leech

    • 16
    +43 Leech icon

  3. +72 Avoidance

    • 4
    +72 Avoidance icon

Legs

  1. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 41
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

  2. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 3
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  3. Sunset Spellthread

    • 2
    Sunset Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 31
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 14
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery

    • 60
    Cursed Mastery icon

  2. +21 Mastery

    • 26
    +21 Mastery icon

  3. +21 Haste

    • 4
    +21 Haste icon

Main Hand

  1. Stonebound Artistry

    • 39
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  2. Authority of Fiery Resolve

    • 5
    Authority of Fiery Resolve icon

  3. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 2
    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 2v2 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 37
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

  2. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 7
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  3. Insightful Blasphemite

    • 3
    Insightful Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 21
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 20
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Dexterous Fiber

    • 2
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  4. Energizing Fiber

    • 2
    Energizing Fiber icon

  5. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 2
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 197
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Sapphire

    • 61
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  3. Masterful Ruby

    • 7
    Masterful Ruby icon

  4. Versatile Emerald

    • 7
    Versatile Emerald icon

  5. Masterful Emerald

    • 4
    Masterful Emerald icon

Tinker

    • 7

  2. Tinker: Plane Displacer

    • 1
    Tinker: Plane Displacer icon

  3. Tinker: Plane Displacer

    • 1
    Tinker: Plane Displacer 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 Pre-Patch.

  1. Human

    • 33
    Human icon

  2. Blood Elf

    • 5
    Blood Elf icon

  3. Tauren

    • 3
    Tauren icon

  4. Dwarf

    • 3
    Dwarf icon

  5. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 3
    Dark Iron Dwarf 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 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.