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Holy Priest 3v3 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Holy Priest PvP guide for 3v3 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 3v3.

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

Top 3v3 Holy Priests

  1. Jayti's icon
    1
    Jayti
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Undead | Oracle | 652 ilvl
    2308
  2. Xaxaxaxaxaxa's icon
    2
    Xaxaxaxaxaxa
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    Undead | Oracle | 651 ilvl
    1997
  3. Phantømz's icon
    3
    Phantømz
    Zuljin (US)
    Undead | Oracle | 654 ilvl
    1954
  4. Yellowpencil's icon
    4
    Yellowpencil
    Area 52 (US)
    Undead | Oracle | 654 ilvl
    1893
  5. Néy's icon
    5
    Néy
    Illidan (US)
    Undead | Oracle | 658 ilvl
    1856

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 +949
  • 7% Haste +4944
  • 31% Mastery +16803
  • 22% Versatility +17283

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 0% Leech +0
  • 4% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in 3v3 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.

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Best-in-Slot Gear for 3v3

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 3v3 Arenas.

Head

  1. Dying Star's Veil

    • Set
    • 30
    Dying Star's Veil icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Silk Cover

    • 12
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Cover icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Goggles

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Goggles icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Silk Guise

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Guise icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Silk Hood

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Hood icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 39
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Pendant

    • 5
    Astral Aspirant's Pendant icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Necklace

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Dying Star's Pyrelights

    • Set
    • 21
    Dying Star's Pyrelights icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Silk Shawl

    • 19
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Shawl icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Amice

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Amice icon

  4. Confessor's Unshakable Radiance

    • Set
    • 1
    Confessor's Unshakable Radiance icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 34
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Greatcloak

    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Greatcloak icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Cape

    • 4
    Astral Warmonger's Cape icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Cape

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Cape icon

Chest

  1. Astral Aspirant's Silk Robe

    • 21
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Robe icon

  2. Dying Star's Cassock

    • Set
    • 12
    Dying Star's Cassock icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Tunic

    • 11
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Tunic icon

  4. Confessor's Unshakable Vestment

    • Set
    • 1
    Confessor's Unshakable Vestment icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Aspirant's Silk Wristwraps

    • 31
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Wristwraps icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands

    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Bindings

    • 6
    Astral Warmonger's Bindings icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers icon

  5. Dying Star's Bangles

    • 1
    Dying Star's Bangles icon

Hands

  1. Astral Aspirant's Silk Handwraps

    • 23
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Handwraps icon

  2. Dying Star's Caress

    • Set
    • 11
    Dying Star's Caress icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Gloves

    • 7
    Astral Warmonger's Gloves icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Gloves

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Gloves icon

  5. Confessor's Unshakable Mitts

    • Set
    • 1
    Confessor's Unshakable Mitts icon

Waist

  1. Astral Aspirant's Silk Belt

    • 34
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Belt icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash

    • Craft
    • 10
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord icon

Legs

  1. Astral Aspirant's Silk Leggings

    • 21
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Leggings icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Pants

    • 15
    Astral Warmonger's Pants icon

  3. Dying Star's Leggings

    • Set
    • 5
    Dying Star's Leggings icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Leggings

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Leggings icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Silk Trousers

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Trousers icon

Feet

  1. Astral Aspirant's Silk Footwraps

    • 34
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Footwraps icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads

    • 8
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Treads

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Treads icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Slippers

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Slippers icon

  5. Prized Gladiator's Silk Treads

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Treads icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 81
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Signet

    • 5
    Astral Aspirant's Signet icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Ring

    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 44
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 42
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

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

  4. Astral Aspirant's Emblem

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Emblem icon

  5. Prized Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 1
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Aspirant's Scepter

    • 23
    Astral Aspirant's Scepter icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Staff

    • 17
    Astral Aspirant's Staff icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Staff

    • Craft
    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Staff icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Greatstaff

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Greatstaff icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Aspirant's Censer

    • 11
    Astral Aspirant's Censer icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Lamp

    • 10
    Algari Competitor's Lamp icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Lantern

    • 2
    Astral 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. Energy Redistribution Beacon

    • 80
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Ascendance

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Staff icon

  3. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash 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 3v3 Arenas during The War Within Season 3.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 24
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. +160 Speed

    • 4
    +160 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Council's Intellect

    • 23
    Council's Intellect icon

  2. Council's Intellect

    • 3
    Council's Intellect icon

  3. Crystalline Radiance

    • 2
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 19
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +650 Speed

    • 2
    +650 Speed icon

  3. +850 Speed

    • 1
    +850 Speed icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering icon

Legs

  1. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 26
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

  2. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 1
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 18
    Scout's March icon

  2. Plainsrunner's Breeze

    • 1
    Plainsrunner's Breeze icon

  3. Scout's March

    • 1
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery

    • 54
    Cursed Mastery icon

  2. +315 Mastery

    • 17
    +315 Mastery icon

  3. +190 Mastery

    • 2
    +190 Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Stonebound Artistry

    • 19
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 6
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  3. Stonebound Artistry

    • 5
    Stonebound Artistry 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 3v3 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 28
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 24
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Energizing Fiber

    • 7
    Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Dexterous Fiber

    • 2
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  4. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Masterful Onyx

    • 7
    Masterful Onyx icon

  2. Versatile Onyx

    • 6
    Versatile Onyx icon

  3. Masterful Sapphire

    • 4
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  4. Quick Onyx

    • 3
    Quick Onyx icon

Tinker

    • 5

Most Played Races for Holy Priest 3v3

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 3v3 Arenas.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Holy Priest Healer players in The War Within Season 3.

  1. Undead

    • 28
    Undead icon

  2. Night Elf

    • 8
    Night Elf icon

  3. Human

    • 3
    Human icon

  4. Highmountain Tauren

    • 2
    Highmountain Tauren icon

  5. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 1
    Dark Iron Dwarf 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 3v3 PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Holy Priests in 3v3 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.