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Holy Priest 2v2 PvP Guide for Midnight Season 1

Welcome to Murlok’s Holy Priest PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 1.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Holy Priest 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 Holy Priests

  1. Nïkkï's icon
    1
    Nïkkï
    Sargeras (US)
    Night Elf | Oracle | 225 ilvl
    2182
  2. Humanxii's icon
    2
    Humanxii
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Oracle | 240 ilvl
    2083
  3. Bigvuqoffdam's icon
    3
    Bigvuqoffdam
    Area 52 (US)
    Undead | Oracle | 228 ilvl
    2076
  4. Intervention's icon
    4
    Intervention
    Black Dragonflight (US)
    Night Elf | Oracle | 243 ilvl
    2065
  5. Eaeaeaeaea's icon
    5
    Eaeaeaeaea
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Human | Oracle | 225 ilvl
    2015

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Holy Priest'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

  • 6% Critical Strike +37
  • 11% Haste +350
  • 18% Mastery +540
  • 13% Versatility +725

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +1
  • 0% Leech +4
  • 2% 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 Holy Priests.

  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 Priests in 2v2 Arenas.

Head

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Silk Cover

    • 39
    Galactic Aspirant's Silk Cover icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Hood

    • Craft
    • 6
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Hood icon

  3. Blind Oath's Winged Crest

    • Set
    • 2
    Blind Oath's Winged Crest icon

  4. Galactic Warmonger's Mask

    • Set
    • 2
    Galactic Warmonger's Mask icon

  5. Visage of Unseen Truths

    • 1
    Visage of Unseen Truths icon

Neck

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Amulet

    • 36
    Thalassian Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Pendant

    • 12
    Galactic Aspirant's Pendant icon

  3. Barbed Ymirheim Choker

    • 1
    Barbed Ymirheim Choker icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Necklace

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Silk Shawl

    • 25
    Galactic Aspirant's Silk Shawl icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Silk Amice

    • 16
    Galactic Gladiator's Silk Amice icon

  3. Blind Oath's Seraphguards

    • Set
    • 4
    Blind Oath's Seraphguards icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Silk Mantle

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Silk Mantle icon

  5. Galactic Gladiator's Silk Mantle

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Silk Mantle icon

Back

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Cape

    • 25
    Galactic Aspirant's Cape icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Greatcloak

    • 14
    Galactic Aspirant's Greatcloak icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Cloak

    • 4
    Galactic Aspirant's Cloak icon

  4. Galactic Warmonger's Cape

    • 3
    Galactic Warmonger's Cape icon

  5. Cloak of the Fallen Cardinal

    • 1
    Cloak of the Fallen Cardinal icon

Chest

  1. Blind Oath's Raiment

    • Set
    • 30
    Blind Oath's Raiment icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Silk Robe

    • 12
    Galactic Aspirant's Silk Robe icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Tunic

    • 6
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Tunic icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Silk Vestments

    • 2
    Galactic Gladiator's Silk Vestments icon

Wrist

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Silk Wristwraps

    • 40
    Galactic Aspirant's Silk Wristwraps icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Bands

    • Craft
    • 4
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Bands icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Silk Bindings

    • 3
    Galactic Aspirant's Silk Bindings icon

  4. Galactic Warmonger's Bindings

    • Set
    • 1
    Galactic Warmonger's Bindings icon

  5. Voracious Wristwraps

    • 1
    Voracious Wristwraps icon

Hands

  1. Blind Oath's Touch

    • Set
    • 40
    Blind Oath's Touch icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Silk Handwraps

    • 5
    Galactic Gladiator's Silk Handwraps icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Silk Gloves

    • 2
    Galactic Aspirant's Silk Gloves icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Silk Handwraps

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Silk Handwraps icon

  5. Galactic Warmonger's Gloves

    • Set
    • 1
    Galactic Warmonger's Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Silk Belt

    • 24
    Galactic Aspirant's Silk Belt icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Sash

    • 20
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Sash icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Silk Cord

    • 3
    Galactic Aspirant's Silk Cord icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Silk Cord

    • 2
    Galactic Gladiator's Silk Cord icon

  5. Hara'ti Defender's Sash

    • 1
    Hara'ti Defender's Sash icon

Legs

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Silk Leggings

    • 26
    Galactic Aspirant's Silk Leggings icon

  2. Blind Oath's Leggings

    • Set
    • 10
    Blind Oath's Leggings icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Silk Trousers

    • 5
    Galactic Gladiator's Silk Trousers icon

  4. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Leggings

    • Craft
    • 5
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Leggings icon

  5. Galactic Warmonger's Pants

    • Set
    • 2
    Galactic Warmonger's Pants icon

Feet

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Silk Footwraps

    • 45
    Galactic Aspirant's Silk Footwraps icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Treads

    • 3
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Treads icon

  3. Dream-Scorched Striders

    • 1
    Dream-Scorched Striders icon

  4. Sprawling Rootpads

    • 1
    Sprawling Rootpads icon

Rings

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 80
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Signet

    • 13
    Galactic Aspirant's Signet icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Ring

    • 5
    Galactic Aspirant's Ring icon

  4. Bifurcation Band

    • 1
    Bifurcation Band icon

  5. Pilfered Precious Band

    • 1
    Pilfered Precious Band icon

Trinkets

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 47
    Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 47
    Galactic Aspirant's Medallion icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 2
    Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  5. Crucible of Erratic Energies

    • 1
    Crucible of Erratic Energies icon

Main Hand

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Scepter

    • 24
    Galactic Aspirant's Scepter icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Staff

    • 9
    Galactic Aspirant's Staff icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Staff

    • 5
    Thalassian Competitor's Staff icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Knife

    • 4
    Galactic Aspirant's Knife icon

  5. Thalassian Competitor's Skewer

    • Craft
    • 3
    Thalassian Competitor's Skewer icon

Off Hand

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Censer

    • 27
    Galactic Aspirant's Censer icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Lamp

    • Craft
    • 6
    Thalassian Competitor's Lamp icon

  3. Galactic Warmonger's Lantern

    • 1
    Galactic Warmonger's Lantern 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 Priests.

  1. Blessed Pango Charm

    • 66
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Hunt

    • 10
    Aln'hara Cane icon

  3. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 8
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Sash icon

  4. Stabilizing Gemstone Bandolier

    • 3
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  5. Sunfire Silk Lining

    • 2
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Bands 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 Priest gear in 2v2 Arenas during Midnight Season 1.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed

    • 15
    Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed

    • 6
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Hex of Leeching

    • 3
    Enchant Helm - Hex of Leeching icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle

    • 14
    Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 5
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle

    • 1
    Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister

    • 30
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister

    • 2
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister icon

  3. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 2
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

Legs

  1. Arcanoweave Spellthread

    • 19
    Arcanoweave Spellthread icon

  2. Bright Linen Spellthread

    • 9
    Bright Linen Spellthread icon

  3. Arcanoweave Spellthread

    • 5
    Arcanoweave Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 10
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 1
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 1
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery

    • 27
    Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

    • 20
    Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity

    • 19
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 11
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 6
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 5
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery icon

Gems

Gems provide focused secondary stat bonuses to help fine‑tune builds. They are crafted by Jewelcrafters and socketed into gear.

These are the most popular gems among top‑rated Holy Priests in 2v2 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 7
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

  2. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 1
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

Eversong Diamond

  1. Telluric Eversong Diamond

    • 3
    Telluric Eversong Diamond icon

  2. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 1
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Versatile Amethyst

    • 47
    Flawless Versatile Amethyst icon

  2. Cognitive Heliotrope

    • 33
    Cognitive Heliotrope icon

    • 22

  4. Flawless Masterful Lapis

    • 12
    Flawless Masterful Lapis icon

  5. Masterful Lapis

    • 8
    Masterful Lapis icon

Most Played Races for Holy Priest 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 Priest Healer players in Midnight Season 1.

  1. Undead

    • 20
    Undead icon

  2. Night Elf

    • 16
    Night Elf icon

  3. Human

    • 5
    Human icon

  4. Void Elf

    • 4
    Void Elf icon

  5. Dracthyr

    • 1
    Dracthyr icon

Holy Priest 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 Holy Priests 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 Season 1 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.