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Holy Paladin PvE Guide For Mythic+

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Holy Paladin
Season 4
35 characters
1605 - 1948

Welcome to Murlok.io's Holy Paladin PvE guide for Mythic+ in World of Warcraft. This guide lists the best stats, races, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems for patch 10.2.6, based on the character builds of the Top 50 Holy Paladins from Dragonflight Season 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Mochiibuns (Area 52 US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 1948.

Updated every 12 hours with the latest data from the Battle.net API , the guide also examines each character's last time played, specialization usage frequency, and equipment type to ensure greater accuracy.

Top Holy Paladins

  1. 1
    Mochiibuns's character icon
    Mochiibuns
    Area 52 (US)
    504 ilvl
    1948
  2. 2
    Xeras's character icon
    Xeras
    Frostmourne (US)
    504 ilvl
    1943
  3. 3
    Sinfulqt's character icon
    Sinfulqt
    Moon Guard (US)
    503 ilvl
    1939
  4. 4
    Yeng's character icon
    Yeng
    Frostmourne (US)
    500 ilvl
    1922
  5. 5
    Rippy's character icon
    Rippy
    Frostmourne (US)
    499 ilvl
    1886

Stat Priority

Stats are crucial attributes that directly influence a character's power in World of Warcraft. They not only determine the character's strength but also define the overall feel and playstyle. Stat bonuses can be found on various pieces of equipment, in consumables created by the Alchemy profession, certain foods, some enchantments , and gems .

It's important to note that each stat experiences diminishing returns once its equipped bonus reaches +20%. This means that optimizing a character's performance involves more than just maximizing each stat; it's about finding a balanced distribution. Here is the optimal way to balance Holy Paladin Secondary and Minor stats for Mythic+.

Secondary Stats
+5108
37% Critical Strike
+4772
33% Haste
+2643
40% Mastery
+3064
15% Versatility
  1. Critical Strike
  2. Haste
  3. Versatility
  4. Mastery
Minor Stats
+162
2% Avoidance
+685
5% Leech
+288
6% Speed
  1. Leech
  2. Speed
  3. Avoidance

Races

In World of Warcraft, each race comes with unique traits that enhance character abilities or improve in-game quality of life. Although these racial traits typically offer minor advantages, they can still provide a competitive edge in certain scenarios.

With Dwarf currently being the top race for Holy Paladins in Mythic+, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Dwarf race icon
    Dwarf
    11
  2. Human race icon
    Human
    8
  3. Blood Elf race icon
    Blood Elf
    8
  4. Tauren race icon
    Tauren
    4
  5. Lightforged Draenei race icon
    Lightforged Draenei
    2

Class Talents

Talents are the main element defining a character's build, significantly influencing the playstyle by adding, modifying, and enhancing character abilities and behaviors. They are crucial in shaping how a character functions in battle.

Class talents represent a common tree shared across all Paladin specializations. These talents provide foundational skills and enhancements that are essential and universal to the Paladin class. They offer a range of abilities that lay the groundwork for a Paladin's overall capabilities, regardless of the chosen specialization.

The following tree reproduces the in-game class talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Lay on Hands
35
Blessing of Freedom
35
Hammer of Wrath
35
Improved Cleanse
35
Auras of the Resolute
35
Obduracy
31
Auras of Swift Vengeance
2
Turn Evil
2
Fist of Justice
1
Divine Steed
35
Greater Judgment
35
Blinding Light
27
Cavalier
34
Seasoned Warhorse
15
Rebuke
29
Holy Aegis
35
Avenging Wrath
35
Justification
2
Punishment
0
Golden Path
9
Echoing Blessings
29
Blessing of Sacrifice
35
Sanctified Plates
35
Blessing of Protection
35
Lightforged Blessing
0
Seal of Mercy
2
Afterimage
33
Sacrifice of the Just
31
Unbreakable Spirit
35
Improved Blessing of Protection
1
Crusader's Reprieve
33
Strength of Conviction
25
Judgment of Light
9
Seal of Might
35
Divine Purpose
35
Seal of Alacrity
35
Touch of Light
10
Faith's Armor
0
Of Dusk and Dawn
35
Divine Toll
35
Seal of the Crusader
0
Seal of Order
34
Quickened Invocation
28
Vanguard's Momentum
0

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Holy Paladins with unique abilities and enhancements tailored to their combat style.

The following tree reproduces the in-game specialization talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Holy Shock
35
Glimmer of Light
35
Light of Dawn
35
Light's Conviction
35
Aura Mastery
35
Beacon of the Lightbringer
35
Resplendent Light
27
Tirion's Devotion
11
Unending Light
0
Awestruck
27
Hand of Divinity
25
Glistening Radiance
35
Unwavering Spirit
1
Imbued Infusions
35
Light of the Martyr
0
Illumination
34
Saved by the Light
12
Holy Prism
29
Power of the Silver Hand
0
Light's Protection
34
Overflowing Light
19
Shining Righteousness
25
Divine Revelations
33
Commanding Light
35
Righteous Judgment
15
Breaking Dawn
4
Tower of Radiance
26
Divine Glimpse
35
Untempered Dedication
0
Beacon of Virtue
19
Veneration
5
Avenging Wrath: Might
34
Reclamation
35
Maraad's Dying Breath
0
Daybreak
35
Crusader's Might
0
Blessing of Summer
29
Relentless Inquisitor
0
Tyr's Deliverance
33
Rising Sunlight
35
Glorious Dawn
25
Awakening
24
Inflorescence of the Sunwell
26
Boundless Salvation
27

PvP Talents

PvP talents are specifically tailored for player-versus-player combat scenarios. Activated in arenas, battlegrounds, and the open world with war mode enabled, these talents are designed to optimize a Holy Paladin's performance in PvP encounters. They provide specialized enhancements and strategies that give players an edge in combat against other players, reflecting the unique demands of PvP gameplay.

The following tree reproduces the in-game pvp talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Avenging Light
7
Ultimate Sacrifice
14
Darkest before the Dawn
2
Spreading the Word
6
Blessed Hands
22
Divine Vision
5
Cleanse the Weak
9
Hallowed Ground
11
Judgments of the Pure
1
Searing Glare
5
Divine Plea
6
Denounce
4

Best In Slot And Gear

Gear consists of items that directly determine a character's power level. It can be acquired from diverse sources: dungeon, raid, world drops, crafted through various professions, obtained from PvP vendors, or chosen as rewards from the Great Vault.

Each piece of gear significantly boosts a character's overall strength and capabilities. Here are the top items for Holy Paladins in Mythic+, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Zealous Pyreknight's Barbute item set icon
    set
    Zealous Pyreknight's Barbute
    23
  2. Heartfire Sentinel's Forgehelm item set icon
    set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Forgehelm
    6
  3. Decay Mother's Wrathful Gaze item icon
    Decay Mother's Wrathful Gaze
    3
  4. Gaze of the Living Quarry item icon
    Gaze of the Living Quarry
    3

Neck

  1. Elemental Lariat item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    23
  2. Bromach's Disentombed Locket item icon
    Bromach's Disentombed Locket
    3
  3. Tuskarr Bone Necklace item icon
    Tuskarr Bone Necklace
    3
  4. Choker of Shielding item icon
    Choker of Shielding
    2
  5. Amulet of Eonar's Chosen item icon
    Amulet of Eonar's Chosen
    1

Shoulders

  1. Zealous Pyreknight's Ailettes item set icon
    set
    Zealous Pyreknight's Ailettes
    27
  2. Heartfire Sentinel's Steelwings item set icon
    set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Steelwings
    5
  3. Mantle of Crushing Waves item icon
    Mantle of Crushing Waves
    1
  4. Nokhud Traditionalist's Pauldrons item icon
    Nokhud Traditionalist's Pauldrons
    1
  5. Scaldrons of Molten Might item icon
    Scaldrons of Molten Might
    1

Back

  1. Mammoth-Trainer's Drape item icon
    Mammoth-Trainer's Drape
    7
  2. Potion-Stained Cloak item icon
    Potion-Stained Cloak
    6
  3. Zealous Pyreknight's Banner item icon
    Zealous Pyreknight's Banner
    4
  4. Cloak of Lost Devotion item icon
    Cloak of Lost Devotion
    3
  5. Fireproof Drape item icon
    Fireproof Drape
    3

Chest

  1. Zealous Pyreknight's Warplate item set icon
    set
    Zealous Pyreknight's Warplate
    18
  2. Heartfire Sentinel's Brigandine item set icon
    set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Brigandine
    12
  3. Breastplate of Proven Knowledge item icon
    Breastplate of Proven Knowledge
    3
  4. Cuirass of Irreparable Madness item icon
    Cuirass of Irreparable Madness
    2

Wrist

  1. Allied Wristguard of Companionship item icon
    Allied Wristguard of Companionship
    28
  2. Binders of the Moldering item icon
    Binders of the Moldering
    2
  3. Shackles of Titanic Failure item icon
    Shackles of Titanic Failure
    2
  4. Shadowshroud Vambraces item icon
    Shadowshroud Vambraces
    1
  5. Vigilant Protector's Bracers item icon
    Vigilant Protector's Bracers
    1

Hands

  1. Zealous Pyreknight's Jeweled Gauntlets item set icon
    set
    Zealous Pyreknight's Jeweled Gauntlets
    20
  2. Heartfire Sentinel's Protectors item set icon
    set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Protectors
    6
  3. Forgemaster's Grips item icon
    Forgemaster's Grips
    2
  4. Keeper's Iron Grips item icon
    Keeper's Iron Grips
    2
  5. Risen Lord's Oversized Gauntlets item icon
    Risen Lord's Oversized Gauntlets
    2

Waist

  1. Girdle of Burgeoning Apathy item icon
    Girdle of Burgeoning Apathy
    5
  2. Trapmaster's Utility Belt item icon
    Trapmaster's Utility Belt
    5
  3. Girdle of Lordaeron's Fallen item icon
    Girdle of Lordaeron's Fallen
    3
  4. Matriarch's Opulent Girdle item icon
    Matriarch's Opulent Girdle
    3
  5. Primal Molten Greatbelt item icon
    Primal Molten Greatbelt
    3

Legs

  1. Zealous Pyreknight's Cuisses item set icon
    set
    Zealous Pyreknight's Cuisses
    24
  2. Drake Hunter's Greaves item icon
    Drake Hunter's Greaves
    4
  3. Heartfire Sentinel's Faulds item set icon
    set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Faulds
    4
  4. Fural's Blazing Faulds item icon
    Fural's Blazing Faulds
    1
  5. Opalfang's Earthbound Legguards item icon
    Opalfang's Earthbound Legguards
    1

Feet

  1. Lavaforged Sollerets item icon
    Lavaforged Sollerets
    8
  2. Kurog's Thunderhooves item icon
    Kurog's Thunderhooves
    6
  3. Twenty-Two-League Striders item icon
    Twenty-Two-League Striders
    5
  4. Zealous Pyreknight's Dreamstompers item icon
    Zealous Pyreknight's Dreamstompers
    5
  5. Pristine Magma Stompers item icon
    Pristine Magma Stompers
    3

Rings

  1. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    15
  2. Band of Callous Dominance item icon
    Band of Callous Dominance
    12
  3. Seal of the Regal Loa item icon
    Seal of the Regal Loa
    6
  4. Eternal Sentry's Ring item icon
    Eternal Sentry's Ring
    4
  5. Unstable Arcane Loop item icon
    Unstable Arcane Loop
    4

Trinkets

  1. Coagulated Genesaur Blood item icon
    Coagulated Genesaur Blood
    16
  2. Pip's Emerald Friendship Badge item icon
    Pip's Emerald Friendship Badge
    11
  3. Blossom of Amirdrassil item icon
    Blossom of Amirdrassil
    8
  4. Fyrakk's Tainted Rageheart item icon
    Fyrakk's Tainted Rageheart
    6
  5. Echoing Tyrstone item icon
    Echoing Tyrstone
    5

Main Hand

  1. Obsidian Seared Hexsword item icon
    Obsidian Seared Hexsword
    6
  2. Scepter of Drastic Measures item icon
    Scepter of Drastic Measures
    6
  3. Tz'onna, Fear-Striker item icon
    Tz'onna, Fear-Striker
    6
  4. Decatriarch's Bone Pestle item icon
    Decatriarch's Bone Pestle
    5
  5. Vakash, the Shadowed Inferno item icon
    Vakash, the Shadowed Inferno
    5

Off Hand

  1. Flame Marshal's Bulwark item icon
    Flame Marshal's Bulwark
    8
  2. Broodsworn Legionnaire's Pavise item icon
    Broodsworn Legionnaire's Pavise
    6
  3. Desiccated Husk Shield item icon
    Desiccated Husk Shield
    3
  4. Drake Rider's Stecktarge item icon
    Drake Rider's Stecktarge
    3
  5. Murozond's Timeless Scale item icon
    Murozond's Timeless Scale
    2

Embellishments

Embellishments are unique effects that can be added to crafted items, either as predefined elements in recipes or through an optional embellishment reagent, creating embellished gear. These enhancements diversify and amplify characters' capabilities.

Given that only a maximum of 2 embellished items can be equipped at a time, here are the best embellishments for Holy Paladins in Mythic+.

  1. Allied Wristguard of Companionship embellishment item icon
    Allied Wristgaurds Of Companionship
    28
  2. Elemental Lariat embellishment item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    23
  3. Choker of Shielding embellishment item icon
    Choker Of Shielding
    2
  4. Obsidian Seared Hexsword embellishment item icon
    Potion Absorption Inhibitor
    2
  5. Primal Molten Greatbelt embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    1

Enchantments

Enchantments provide minor yet valuable enhancements to various items, including Head, Back, Chest, Wrist, Waist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand.

Most enchantments are crafted via the Enchanting profession. However, Waist enchantments specifically require Blacksmithing, Legs enhancements are crafted by Leatherworkers, and Head enchantments come from the Incandescent Essence , a reward obtained through a quest in the Amirdrassil raid.

Enchantments are usually available at the auction house, making them accessible for upgrades. Here is a list of the top enchantments for Holy Paladins in Mythic+, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    34

Back

  1. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
    Regenerative Leech
    27
  2. Graceful Avoidance enchantment icon
    Graceful Avoidance
    6

Chest

  1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    28
  2. Reserve of Intellect enchantment icon
    Reserve of Intellect
    4
  3. Sustained Strength enchantment icon
    Sustained Strength
    1

Wrist

  1. +200 Leech enchantment icon
    +200 Leech
    27
  2. +200 Avoidance enchantment icon
    +200 Avoidance
    7
  3. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    22

Legs

  1. Temporal Spellthread enchantment icon
    Temporal Spellthread
    28
  2. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    5
  3. Lambent Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Lambent Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
    Watcher's Loam
    17
  2. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    13
  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Critical Strike enchantment icon
    +82 Critical Strike
    49
  2. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
    +82 Versatility
    10
  3. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    8

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    18
  2. Dreaming Devotion enchantment icon
    Dreaming Devotion
    14
  3. Frozen Devotion enchantment icon
    Frozen Devotion
    1

Gems

Gems are crafted stones from the Jewelcrafting profession, typically offering stat bonuses to enhance your gear. These gems can be socketed into specific items such as Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings. The presence of sockets on items is usually random upon their drop.

Notably, Neck items can be uniquely modified to have up to three sockets by using 3 Tiered Medallion Setting . Additionally, a single socket can be added to other eligible items with a Nature's Cradle , which requires 6 Aspects' Tokens of Merit obtained from the Great Vault.

Available through both the auction house and the crafting order system, the following are the top gem choices for Holy Paladins in Mythic+.

  1. Crafty Alexstraszite gem icon
    Crafty Alexstraszite
    55
  2. Sensei's Alexstraszite gem icon
    Sensei's Alexstraszite
    50
  3. Sensei's Neltharite gem icon
    Sensei's Neltharite
    25
  4. Inscribed Illimited Diamond gem icon
    Inscribed Illimited Diamond
    20
  5. Radiant Alexstraszite gem icon
    Radiant Alexstraszite
    15