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

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    Holy Paladin
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  • The War Within Season 2
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Welcome to Murlok.io’s Lightsmith Holy Paladin PvP build guide for 2v2 Arenas in The War Within Season 2.

Using data from the top 50 Lightsmith Holy Paladins across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the most used stats, talents, gear, enchantments, and gems for competitive matches in Patch 11.1.

Top Lightsmith Holy Paladins

  1. Табуретко's icon
    1
    Табуретко
    Blackscar (EU)
    Blood Elf | Lightsmith | 635 ilvl
    2428
  2. Goat's icon
    2
    Goat
    Twisting Nether (US)
    Human | Lightsmith | 617 ilvl
    2278
  3. Calipse's icon
    3
    Calipse
    Outland (EU)
    Human | Lightsmith | 634 ilvl
    2275
  4. Кикиморас's icon
    4
    Кикиморас
    Blackscar (EU)
    Earthen | Lightsmith | 632 ilvl
    2260
  5. Zdurim's icon
    5
    Zdurim
    Outland (EU)
    Dark Iron Dwarf | Lightsmith | 631 ilvl
    2248

Stats

Stats are core attributes that directly affect a character’s performance. They appear on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.

Each stat has diminishing returns once the bonus reaches +20% from equipped sources, so balancing them is key to maximizing effectiveness.

Secondary Stats

  • +1687
    12% Critical Strike
  • +4379
    7% Haste
  • +15128
    50% Mastery
  • +15089
    19% Versatility

Stat priority

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

Minor Stats

  • +0
    0% Avoidance
  • +102
    0% Leech
  • +0
    6% Speed

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talents

Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in 2v2 Arenas. This section highlights the most popular Lightsmith Holy Paladin class, specialization, hero, and PvP talents based on top player data from Season 2.

Talents are shown as heatmaps, where colors indicate frequency:

  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

Gear refers to the items equipped in each slot. It provides most of a character’s stat bonuses and can come from the Great Vault, crafted gear, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.

Frequently equipped by top players, these items represent the current best-in-slot gear for 2v2.

Head

  1. Aureate Sentry's Pledge icon
    Set
    Aureate Sentry's Pledge
    46
  2. Prized Aspirant's Plate Helm icon
    Prized Aspirant's Plate Helm
    3
  3. Prized Warmonger's Faceplate icon
    Prized Warmonger's Faceplate
    1

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Amulet
    46
  2. Prized Aspirant's Pendant icon
    Prized Aspirant's Pendant
    2
  3. Prized Gladiator's Amulet icon
    Prized Gladiator's Amulet
    2

Shoulders

  1. Prized Warmonger's Spaulders icon
    Prized Warmonger's Spaulders
    29
  2. Aureate Sentry's Roaring Will icon
    Set
    Aureate Sentry's Roaring Will
    14
  3. Prized Aspirant's Plate Shoulders icon
    Prized Aspirant's Plate Shoulders
    4
  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons
    1
  5. Prized Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons icon
    Prized Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons
    1

Back

  1. Prized Warmonger's Cape icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cape
    28
  2. Prized Warmonger's Drape icon
    Prized Warmonger's Drape
    11
  3. Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl
    5
  4. Prized Aspirant's Cape icon
    Prized Aspirant's Cape
    3
  5. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak
    2

Chest

  1. Aureate Sentry's Encasement icon
    Set
    Aureate Sentry's Encasement
    45
  2. Prized Gladiator's Chestplate icon
    Prized Gladiator's Chestplate
    4
  3. Prized Aspirant's Plate Armor icon
    Prized Aspirant's Plate Armor
    1

Wrist

  1. Prized Warmonger's Bracers icon
    Prized Warmonger's Bracers
    36
  2. Prized Aspirant's Plate Cuffs icon
    Prized Aspirant's Plate Cuffs
    5
  3. Prized Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Wristguards
    5
  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards
    4

Hands

  1. Aureate Sentry's Gauntlets icon
    Set
    Aureate Sentry's Gauntlets
    45
  2. Prized Gladiator's Plate Handguards icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Handguards
    2
  3. Prized Warmonger's Gauntlets icon
    Prized Warmonger's Gauntlets
    2
  4. Prized Aspirant's Plate Handguards icon
    Prized Aspirant's Plate Handguards
    1

Waist

  1. Prized Aspirant's Plate Girdle icon
    Prized Aspirant's Plate Girdle
    15
  2. Prized Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Girdle
    13
  3. Prized Warmonger's Clasp icon
    Prized Warmonger's Clasp
    11
  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard
    8
  5. Everforged Greatbelt icon
    Craft
    Everforged Greatbelt
    3

Legs

  1. Aureate Sentry's Legguards icon
    Set
    Aureate Sentry's Legguards
    34
  2. Prized Gladiator's Plate Tasses icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Tasses
    10
  3. Prized Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves icon
    Prized Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves
    4
  4. Prized Warmonger's Legguards icon
    Prized Warmonger's Legguards
    2

Feet

  1. Prized Warmonger's Sabatons icon
    Prized Warmonger's Sabatons
    29
  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons
    7
  3. Prized Aspirant's Plate Warboots icon
    Prized Aspirant's Plate Warboots
    7
  4. Prized Aspirant's Plate Stompers icon
    Prized Aspirant's Plate Stompers
    3
  5. Everforged Sabatons icon
    Craft
    Everforged Sabatons
    2

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Algari Competitor's Signet
    98
  2. Prized Aspirant's Signet icon
    Prized Aspirant's Signet
    1
  3. Prized Gladiator's Signet icon
    Prized Gladiator's Signet
    1

Trinkets

  1. Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion
    33
  2. Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    32
  3. Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion
    17
  4. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    12
  5. Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    4

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Bludgeon icon
    Prized Gladiator's Bludgeon
    48
  2. Prized Gladiator's Torchblade icon
    Prized Gladiator's Torchblade
    1
  3. Prized Warmonger's Club icon
    Prized Warmonger's Club
    1

Off Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Gasket icon
    Prized Gladiator's Gasket
    49
  2. Algari Competitor's Shield icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Shield
    1

Embellishments

Embellishments are special effects tied to crafted items. Some are built into recipes, while others can be added using optional reagents.

Only two embellished items can be equipped at a time, so choosing the right effects is crucial. The following embellishments are most commonly used in top Holy Paladin builds for 2v2.

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Energy Redistribution Beacon
    93
  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons icon
    Duskthread Lining
    2
  3. Algari Competitor's Shield icon
    Ascendance
    1
  4. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Captured Starlight
    1
  5. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Prismatic Null Stone
    1

Enchantments

Enchantments add effects to gear, including stat bonuses, damage or healing procs, and other enhancements. Most are created through Enchanting, while leg enchants are crafted by Leatherworkers.

These are the most used enchantments across each slot in Season 2 2v2 builds.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
    24
  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs icon
    Chant of Leeching Fangs
    3
  3. +160 Speed icon
    +160 Speed
    2

Chest

  1. Council's Intellect icon
    Council's Intellect
    40
  2. Council's Intellect icon
    Council's Intellect
    4
  3. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    4

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed icon
    +1000 Speed
    30
  2. +650 Speed icon
    +650 Speed
    4
  3. +2040 Leech icon
    +2040 Leech
    1

Legs

  1. Daybreak Spellthread icon
    Daybreak Spellthread
    41
  2. Temporal Spellthread icon
    Temporal Spellthread
    3
  3. Temporal Spellthread icon
    Temporal Spellthread
    3

Feet

  1. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    22
  2. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    3
  3. Cavalry's March icon
    Cavalry's March
    2

Ring 1

  1. +315 Mastery icon
    +315 Mastery
    26
  2. Cursed Mastery icon
    Cursed Mastery
    15
  3. Cursed Mastery icon
    Cursed Mastery
    3

Ring 2

  1. +315 Mastery icon
    +315 Mastery
    25
  2. Cursed Mastery icon
    Cursed Mastery
    14
  3. Cursed Mastery icon
    Cursed Mastery
    3

Main Hand

  1. Stonebound Artistry icon
    Stonebound Artistry
    38
  2. Authority of Fiery Resolve icon
    Authority of Fiery Resolve
    5
  3. Oathsworn's Tenacity icon
    Oathsworn's Tenacity
    2

Gems

Gems provide bonus secondary stats and help fine-tune a character’s build. They are crafted through Jewelcrafting and socketed into gear.

Additional sockets can be added to Neck and Rings using the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear using a seasonal item typically sold by the Token of Merit vendor near the Great Vault.

Used to round out secondary stats, these gems are the most used in high-rated 2v2.

  1. Versatile Onyx icon
    Versatile Onyx
    141
  2. Cognitive Bloodstone icon
    Cognitive Bloodstone
    41
  3. Masterful Sapphire icon
    Masterful Sapphire
    25
  4. Enduring Bloodstone icon
    Enduring Bloodstone
    3
  5. Quick Onyx icon
    Quick Onyx
    2

Citrine Gems

Citrine Gems are a new type of gem socketed into the Cyrce’s Circlet : a powerful ring introduced in World of Warcraft’s The War Within 11.0.7 patch. These gems provide a versatile range of effects to enhance performance in battle.

Obtained through various activities on Siren Isle, Citrine Gems are a compelling choice for adventurers wielding the Cyrce’s Circlet. Here are the best Citrine Gems for Lightsmith Holy Paladin in 2v2.

No Thunder Citrine data yet.
No Sea Citrine data yet.
No Wind Citrine data yet.

Races

Racial traits can affect performance in PvP, with their impact varying by class and game mode. While the differences may not be noticeable in most games, the right racial choice can provide a competitive edge.

These races are most often chosen for their edge in 2v2 Arenas.

  1. Human icon
    Human
    21
  2. Blood Elf icon
    Blood Elf
    11
  3. Dark Iron Dwarf icon
    Dark Iron Dwarf
    5
  4. Dwarf icon
    Dwarf
    5
  5. Draenei icon
    Draenei
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How is this Lightsmith Holy Paladin 2v2 guide created?

The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Lightsmith Holy Paladins in 2v2, using the Battle.net API . Their builds are then analyzed to identify the most used stats, talents, gear, and enhancements for Season 2.

How often is the information updated?

The data is refreshed every 12 hours.

Why is this called a guide?

It’s called a guide because it helps players make informed build decisions by showing what top players are using. While it doesn’t teach gameplay step by step, it serves as a reference for optimizing your setup.

Is this guide good for beginners?

Yes. It shows what top players are using, which can be useful for understanding current trends. However, it’s not a how-to guide.

Why is my character not listed in the top section?

Your character might not appear due to inactivity, not meeting the current rating threshold (which increases as the season progresses), frequent spec changes, or gear that doesn’t align with the PvP format.