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Lightsmith Holy Paladin Blitz PvP Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Lightsmith Holy Paladin PvP guide for Blitz Battlegrounds 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 Blitz.

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

Top Blitz Lightsmith Holy Paladins

  1. Zrus's icon
    1
    Zrus
    Doomhammer (EU)
    Dwarf | Lightsmith | 155 ilvl
    3612
  2. Peacerainer's icon
    2
    Peacerainer
    Stormscale (EU)
    Draenei | Lightsmith | 121 ilvl
    3402
  3. Imparfait's icon
    3
    Imparfait
    Baelgun (US)
    Dark Iron Dwarf | Lightsmith | 123 ilvl
    3283
  4. Bradestlà's icon
    4
    Bradestlà
    Archimonde (EU)
    Human | Lightsmith | 133 ilvl
    3226
  5. Danskmuhko's icon
    5
    Danskmuhko
    Draenor (EU)
    Tauren | Lightsmith | 121 ilvl
    3195

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

  • 13% Critical Strike +57
  • 8% Haste +97
  • 65% Mastery +381
  • 23% Versatility +330

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 1% Leech +23
  • 16% 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 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 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
    • 18
    Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Helm

    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Helm icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Goggles

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Plate Goggles icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • Craft
    • 23
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Necklace

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Chargers of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 16
    Chargers of the Lucent Battalion icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons

    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Plate Shoulders

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Shoulders icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Spaulders

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Spaulders icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 25
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chestplate

    • 15
    Astral Gladiator's Chestplate icon

  2. Cuirass of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 9
    Cuirass of the Lucent Battalion icon

  3. Everforged Breastplate

    • 1
    Everforged Breastplate icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Plate Wristguards

    • 16
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Plate Vambraces

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Vambraces icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Bracers

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Protectors of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 16
    Protectors of the Lucent Battalion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Handguards

    • 9
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Handguards icon

Waist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Plate Girdle

    • 15
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Clasp

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Clasp icon

  5. Everforged Greatbelt

    • 1
    Everforged Greatbelt icon

Legs

  1. Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 15
    Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Tasses

    • 8
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Tasses icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Greaves

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Plate Greaves icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons

    • 16
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Stompers

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Stompers icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Plate Warboots

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Warboots icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Sabatons

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Sabatons icon

  5. Everforged Sabatons

    • 1
    Everforged Sabatons icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • 49
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 24
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 22
    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 Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

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

  5. Astral Gladiator's Emblem

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Emblem icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Scepter

    • 24
    Astral Gladiator's Scepter icon

  2. Timetwister Tulwar

    • 1
    Timetwister Tulwar icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Bulwark

    • 23
    Astral Gladiator's Bulwark icon

  2. Bulwark of the Great Dark

    • 1
    Bulwark of the Great Dark icon

  3. Package Protector

    • 1
    Package Protector 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

    • 48
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons 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.

Neck

  1. Enchant Neck - Mark of the Hidden Satyr

    • 1
    Enchant Neck - Mark of the Hidden Satyr icon

  2. Enchant Neck - Mark of the Trained Soldier

    • 1
    Enchant Neck - Mark of the Trained Soldier icon

Shoulders

  1. Greater Crane Wing Inscription

    • 2
    Greater Crane Wing Inscription icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 13
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 9
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 2
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

Chest

  1. Council's Intellect

    • 22
    Council's Intellect icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 3
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +66 Speed

    • 15
    +66 Speed icon

  2. +43 Leech

    • 7
    +43 Leech icon

  3. +43 Speed

    • 1
    +43 Speed icon

Hands

  1. Glove Reinforcements

    • 1
    Glove Reinforcements icon

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp

    • 1
    Shadowed Belt Clasp icon

Legs

  1. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 22
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

  2. Sunset Spellthread

    • 2
    Sunset Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 21
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 3
    Defender's March icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Tuskarr's Vitality

    • 1
    Enchant Boots - Tuskarr's Vitality icon

Rings

  1. +21 Mastery

    • 22
    +21 Mastery icon

  2. Cursed Mastery

    • 22
    Cursed Mastery icon

  3. +21 Haste

    • 4
    +21 Haste icon

Main Hand

  1. Stonebound Artistry

    • 19
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  2. Authority of Fiery Resolve

    • 3
    Authority of Fiery Resolve icon

  3. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 1
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

Off Hand

  1. Ghost Iron Shield Spike

    • 1
    Ghost Iron Shield Spike 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

    • 20
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

  2. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 5
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 16
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 4
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  3. Dexterous Fiber

    • 2
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  4. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 2
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  5. Pure Precise Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Precise Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 118
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Sapphire

    • 22
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  3. Versatile Ruby

    • 6
    Versatile Ruby icon

  4. Masterful Ruby

    • 3
    Masterful Ruby icon

  5. Versatile Emerald

    • 2
    Versatile Emerald icon

Tinker

  1. Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill

    • 2
    Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill icon

  2. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector

    • 1
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector 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

    • 13
    Human icon

  2. Blood Elf

    • 4
    Blood Elf icon

  3. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 3
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  4. Draenei

    • 2
    Draenei icon

  5. Lightforged Draenei

    • 1
    Lightforged Draenei 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 Blitz PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Lightsmith 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.