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Holy Priest 2v2 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Holy Priest PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 3.

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 11.2 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. Crymorelolxd's icon
    1
    Crymorelolxd
    Outland (EU)
    Human | Oracle | 681 ilvl
    2435
  2. Rejoice's icon
    2
    Rejoice
    Tichondrius (US)
    Night Elf | Oracle | 674 ilvl
    2378
  3. Wextroth's icon
    3
    Wextroth
    Arathor (EU)
    Undead | Oracle | 664 ilvl
    2348
  4. Mehhxtoobad's icon
    4
    Mehhxtoobad
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    Undead | Oracle | 677 ilvl
    2344
  5. Lunchbreak's icon
    5
    Lunchbreak
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    Undead | Oracle | 681 ilvl
    2332

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

  • 8% Critical Strike +1910
  • 12% Haste +7688
  • 30% Mastery +16632
  • 22% Versatility +17172

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +21
  • 0% Leech +163
  • 6% 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. Dying Star's Veil

    • Set
    • 43
    Dying Star's Veil icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Silk Cover

    • 6
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Cover icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Guise

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Guise icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 43
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

  3. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 2
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Necklace

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Dying Star's Pyrelights

    • Set
    • 29
    Dying Star's Pyrelights icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Amice

    • 8
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Amice icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Silk Shawl

    • 6
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Shawl icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Silk Mantle

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Mantle icon

  5. Algari Competitor's Cloth Shoulderpads

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Shoulderpads icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 47
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Cape

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Cape icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Cloak

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Cloak icon

Chest

  1. Dying Star's Cassock

    • Set
    • 45
    Dying Star's Cassock icon

  2. Consecrated Robe

    • 2
    Consecrated Robe icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Tunic

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Tunic icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Silk Robe

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Robe icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Garb

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Garb icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Bindings

    • 19
    Astral Warmonger's Bindings icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Silk Wristwraps

    • 15
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Wristwraps icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands

    • Craft
    • 11
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Silk Armbands

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Armbands icon

  5. Consecrated Cuffs

    • 2
    Consecrated Cuffs icon

Hands

  1. Dying Star's Caress

    • Set
    • 34
    Dying Star's Caress icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Gloves

    • 9
    Astral Warmonger's Gloves icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Handwraps

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Handwraps icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Silk Gloves

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Gloves icon

  5. Algari Competitor's Cloth Gloves

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Astral Aspirant's Silk Belt

    • 19
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Belt icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash

    • 15
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Cord

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Cord icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Silk Cord

    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Cord icon

  5. Consecrated Cord

    • 4
    Consecrated Cord icon

Legs

  1. Dying Star's Leggings

    • Set
    • 22
    Dying Star's Leggings icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Pants

    • 15
    Astral Warmonger's Pants icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Silk Leggings

    • 5
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Leggings icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Silk Leggings

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Leggings icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Silk Trousers

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Trousers icon

Feet

  1. Astral Aspirant's Silk Footwraps

    • 14
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Footwraps icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Slippers

    • 14
    Astral Warmonger's Slippers icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads

    • 9
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Silk Treads

    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Treads icon

  5. Dying Star's Soles

    • 3
    Dying Star's Soles icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 98
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Ring

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Ring icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Signet

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 45
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 38
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 11
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

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

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Scepter

    • 21
    Astral Gladiator's Scepter icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Greatstaff

    • 19
    Astral Gladiator's Greatstaff icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Staff

    • 9
    Astral Gladiator's Staff icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Club

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Club icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Censer

    • 20
    Astral Gladiator's Censer icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Censer

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Censer icon

  3. Vagabond's Torch

    • Craft
    • 1
    Vagabond's Torch 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. Energy Redistribution Beacon

    • 93
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  3. Ascendance

    • 1
    Vagabond's Torch icon

  4. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 1
    Algari 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 The War Within Season 3.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 36
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 4
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. +160 Speed

    • 1
    +160 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Council's Intellect

    • 37
    Council's Intellect icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 10
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 33
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +850 Speed

    • 3
    +850 Speed icon

  3. +2040 Leech

    • 2
    +2040 Leech icon

Legs

  1. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 39
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

  2. Temporal Spellthread

    • 5
    Temporal Spellthread icon

  3. Sunset Spellthread

    • 2
    Sunset Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 32
    Scout's March icon

  2. Scout's March

    • 6
    Scout's March icon

  3. Defender's March

    • 3
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery

    • 57
    Cursed Mastery icon

  2. +315 Mastery

    • 20
    +315 Mastery icon

  3. +315 Haste

    • 6
    +315 Haste icon

Main Hand

  1. Stonebound Artistry

    • 34
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 13
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  3. Authority of Fiery Resolve

    • 1
    Authority of Fiery Resolve 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 Priests in 2v2 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 42
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

  2. Insightful Blasphemite

    • 3
    Insightful Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 32
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Energizing Fiber

    • 5
    Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 4
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  4. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 4
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  5. Chronomantic Fiber

    • 1
    Chronomantic Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 80
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Sapphire

    • 35
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  3. Quick Onyx

    • 27
    Quick Onyx icon

  4. Versatile Emerald

    • 10
    Versatile Emerald icon

  5. Masterful Onyx

    • 7
    Masterful Onyx 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 The War Within Season 3.

  1. Undead

    • 22
    Undead icon

  2. Night Elf

    • 14
    Night Elf icon

  3. Human

    • 4
    Human icon

  4. Void Elf

    • 4
    Void Elf icon

  5. Goblin

    • 2
    Goblin 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 The War Within Season 3 and Patch 11.2.

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.