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Discipline Priest PvP Guide For 3v3

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Discipline Priest
Season 3
50 characters
2208 - 2831

Welcome to Murlok.io's Discipline Priest PvP guide for 3v3 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 Discipline Priests from Dragonflight Season 3 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Challengerz (Suramar US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2831.

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 Discipline Priests

  1. 1
    Challengerz's character icon
    Challengerz
    Suramar (US)
    462 ilvl
    2831
  2. 2
    Randysavage's character icon
    Randysavage
    Suramar (US)
    459 ilvl
    2800
  3. 3
    Tjak's character icon
    Tjak
    Stormscale (EU)
    459 ilvl
    2739
  4. 4
    Smightxd's character icon
    Smightxd
    Thrall (US)
    458 ilvl
    2689
  5. 5
    Vegetable's character icon
    Vegetable
    Suramar (US)
    462 ilvl
    2653

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 Discipline Priest Secondary and Minor stats for 3v3.

Secondary Stats
+117
6% Critical Strike
+2631
16% Haste
+5886
54% Mastery
+5573
27% Versatility
  1. Mastery
  2. Versatility
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+18
0% Avoidance
+13
0% Leech
+572
11% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Avoidance
  3. Leech

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 Undead currently being the top race for Discipline Priests in 3v3, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Undead race icon
    Undead
    18
  2. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    18
  3. Gnome race icon
    Gnome
    6
  4. Human race icon
    Human
    2
  5. Kul Tiran race icon
    Kul Tiran
    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 Priest specializations. These talents provide foundational skills and enhancements that are essential and universal to the Priest class. They offer a range of abilities that lay the groundwork for a Priest'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.
Renew
50
Dispel Magic
49
Shadowfiend
50
Prayer of Mending
0
Improved Flash Heal
50
Improved Purify
5
Psychic Voice
49
Shadow Word: Death
50
Focused Mending
0
Holy Nova
2
From Darkness Comes Light
47
Angelic Feather
49
Phantasm
48
Death and Madness
16
Spell Warding
2
Rhapsody
0
Leap of Faith
49
Shackle Undead
0
Void Tendrils
33
Mind Control
26
Words of the Pious
1
Mass Dispel
48
Move with Grace
22
Power Infusion
50
Sanguine Teachings
2
Tithe Evasion
0
Inspiration
30
Mental Agility
13
Body and Soul
49
Twins of the Sun Priestess
50
Void Shield
27
San'layn
1
Apathy
1
Unwavering Will
50
Twist of Fate
50
Throes of Pain
22
Binding Heals
37
Halo
1
Translucent Image
50
Mindgames
17
Surge of Light
50
Light's Inspiration
0
Crystalline Reflection
49
Improved Fade
41
Manipulation
0
Power Word: Life
47
Angelic Bulwark
38
Void Shift
49
Shattered Perceptions
0

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Discipline Priests 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.
Atonement
50
Power Word: Radiance
48
Pain Suppression
50
Power of the Dark Side
50
Light's Promise
48
Sanctuary
5
Protector of the Frail
50
Dark Indulgence
49
Schism
43
Bright Pupil
44
Shield Discipline
49
Power Word: Barrier
50
Painful Punishment
4
Malicious Intent
3
Purge the Wicked
50
Rapture
50
Shadow Covenant
19
Revel in Purity
50
Contrition
10
Exaltation
47
Pain and Suffering
31
Twilight Corruption
18
Borrowed Time
47
Castigation
50
Abyssal Reverie
3
Train of Thought
48
Ultimate Penitence
49
Lenience
42
Void Summoner
10
Divine Aegis
44
Blaze of Light
50
Heaven's Wrath
1
Harsh Discipline
45
Expiation
1
Inescapable Torment
7
Aegis of Wrath
44
Weal and Woe
49
Overloaded with Light
0
Twilight Equilibrium
3
Mindbender
7

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 Discipline Priest'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.
Purification
7
Trinity
0
Strength of Soul
2
Ultimate Radiance
49
Archangel
14
Dark Archangel
6
Thoughtsteal
2
Inner Light and Shadow
22
Absolute Faith
0
Catharsis
4
Phase Shift
44
Improved Mass Dispel
0

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 Discipline Priests in 3v3, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Headcover item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Headcover
    31
  2. Crest of Lunar Communion item set icon
    set
    Crest of Lunar Communion
    8
  3. Lightweight Ocular Lenses item icon
    Lightweight Ocular Lenses
    7
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Guise item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Silk Guise
    4

Neck

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Amulet
    29
  2. Torc of Passed Time item icon
    Torc of Passed Time
    19
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Necklace item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Necklace
    2

Shoulders

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Amice item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Silk Amice
    36
  2. Vibrant Wildercloth Shoulderspikes item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Shoulderspikes
    7
  3. Shoulderguardians of Lunar Communion item set icon
    set
    Shoulderguardians of Lunar Communion
    3
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Mantle item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Silk Mantle
    3
  5. Mantle of Meticulous Plans item icon
    Mantle of Meticulous Plans
    1

Back

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Shawl item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Shawl
    28
  2. Hellbloom Cape item icon
    Hellbloom Cape
    9
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Drape item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Drape
    8
  4. Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl
    3
  5. Cloak of Fading Echoes item icon
    Cloak of Fading Echoes
    1

Chest

  1. Cassock of Lunar Communion item set icon
    set
    Cassock of Lunar Communion
    50

Wrist

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Wristwraps item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Wristwraps
    21
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Armbands item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Silk Armbands
    16
  3. Overengineered Sleeve Extenders item icon
    Overengineered Sleeve Extenders
    13

Hands

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Handwraps item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Silk Handwraps
    26
  2. Vibrant Wildercloth Handwraps item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Handwraps
    12
  3. Touch of Lunar Communion item set icon
    set
    Touch of Lunar Communion
    8
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Gloves item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Silk Gloves
    3
  5. Hellbloom Gloves item set icon
    set
    Hellbloom Gloves
    1

Waist

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Girdle item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Girdle
    22
  2. Infurious Binding of Gesticulation item icon
    Infurious Binding of Gesticulation
    19
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Cord item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Silk Cord
    9

Legs

  1. Leggings of Lunar Communion item set icon
    set
    Leggings of Lunar Communion
    48
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Trousers item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Silk Trousers
    1
  3. Vibrant Wildercloth Slacks item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Slacks
    1

Feet

  1. Blue Dragon Soles item icon
    Blue Dragon Soles
    20
  2. Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers
    16
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Silk Treads item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Silk Treads
    13
  4. Hellbloom Slippers item set icon
    set
    Hellbloom Slippers
    1

Rings

  1. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    46
  2. Ring-Bound Hourglass item icon
    Ring-Bound Hourglass
    36
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Signet item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Signet
    15
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Ring item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Ring
    3

Trinkets

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    49
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Medallion
    49
  3. Sea Star item icon
    Sea Star
    1
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Emblem item set icon
    set
    Verdant Gladiator's Emblem
    1

Main Hand

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Greatstaff item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Greatstaff
    22
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Scepter item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Scepter
    19
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Staff item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Staff
    8
  4. Iridal, the Earth's Master item icon
    Iridal, the Earth's Master
    1

Off Hand

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Censer item icon
    Verdant Gladiator's Censer
    19

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 Discipline Priests in 3v3.

  1. Signet of Titanic Insight embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    30
  2. Signet of Titanic Insight embellishment item icon
    Precognition
    30
  3. Blue Dragon Soles embellishment item icon
    Blue Dragon Soles
    20
  4. Infurious Binding of Gesticulation embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    19
  5. Vibrant Wildercloth Headcover embellishment item icon
    Verdant Tether
    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 Discipline Priests in 3v3, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    2

Back

  1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    47
  2. +125 Speed enchantment icon
    +125 Speed
    2
  3. Graceful Avoidance enchantment icon
    Graceful Avoidance
    1

Chest

  1. Reserve of Intellect enchantment icon
    Reserve of Intellect
    49
  2. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    1

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    47
  2. +125 Speed enchantment icon
    +125 Speed
    1

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering enchantment icon
    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering
    1
  2. Enchant Gloves - Zandalari Surveying enchantment icon
    Enchant Gloves - Zandalari Surveying
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    33

Legs

  1. Temporal Spellthread enchantment icon
    Temporal Spellthread
    50

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    49

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    80
  2. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
    +82 Versatility
    11
  3. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    9

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    49
  2. Wafting Devotion enchantment icon
    Wafting 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 Discipline Priests in 3v3.

  1. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    141
  2. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    141
  3. Keen Ysemerald gem icon
    Keen Ysemerald
    30
  4. Energized Ysemerald gem icon
    Energized Ysemerald
    27
  5. Skillful Illimited Diamond gem icon
    Skillful Illimited Diamond
    26