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Archon Holy Priest Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Season 1

Welcome to Murlok’s Archon Holy Priest PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 1.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Archon 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 M+.

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

Top Mythic+ Archon Holy Priests

  1. Clemenz's icon
    1
    Clemenz
    Stormrage (US)
    Night Elf | Archon | 274 ilvl
    3592
  2. Faeye's icon
    2
    Faeye
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    Night Elf | Archon | 274 ilvl
    3467
  3. Xinia's icon
    3
    Xinia
    Stormrage (US)
    Dwarf | Archon | 274 ilvl
    3464
  4. Magicpriest's icon
    4
    Magicpriest
    Sargeras (US)
    Human | Archon | 274 ilvl
    3450
  5. Stheall's icon
    5
    Stheall
    Hyjal (EU)
    Human | Archon | 276 ilvl
    3387

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

  • 22% Critical Strike +776
  • 20% Haste +708
  • 15% Mastery +375
  • 6% Versatility +316

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 1% Avoidance +48
  • 5% Leech +204
  • 2% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Mythic+ Dungeons. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Archon 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 Mythic+

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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Head

  1. Blind Oath's Winged Crest

    • Set
    • 44
    Blind Oath's Winged Crest icon

  2. Visage of Unseen Truths

    • 2
    Visage of Unseen Truths icon

  3. Brambledawn Halo

    • 1
    Brambledawn Halo icon

  4. Organized Pontificator's Mask

    • 1
    Organized Pontificator's Mask icon

  5. Shadow-Weaver's Crown

    • 1
    Shadow-Weaver's Crown icon

Neck

  1. Barbed Ymirheim Choker

    • 20
    Barbed Ymirheim Choker icon

  2. Pendant of Aching Grief

    • 9
    Pendant of Aching Grief icon

  3. Amani Heartstring Pendant

    • 6
    Amani Heartstring Pendant icon

  4. Necklace of the Twisting Void

    • 4
    Necklace of the Twisting Void icon

  5. Arboreal Vine Collar

    • 2
    Arboreal Vine Collar icon

Shoulders

  1. Blind Oath's Seraphguards

    • Set
    • 47
    Blind Oath's Seraphguards icon

  2. Martyr's Mantle

    • Craft
    • 1
    Martyr's Mantle icon

  3. Nysarra's Mantle

    • 1
    Nysarra's Mantle icon

  4. Viceroy's Umbral Mantle

    • Set
    • 1
    Viceroy's Umbral Mantle icon

Back

  1. Cloak of the Fallen Cardinal

    • 13
    Cloak of the Fallen Cardinal icon

  2. Shroud of the Soulhunter

    • 7
    Shroud of the Soulhunter icon

  3. Defiant Defender's Drape

    • 6
    Defiant Defender's Drape icon

  4. Imperator's Banner

    • 6
    Imperator's Banner icon

  5. Rigid Scale Greatcloak

    • 5
    Rigid Scale Greatcloak icon

Chest

  1. Blind Oath's Raiment

    • Set
    • 41
    Blind Oath's Raiment icon

  2. Palebone Robes

    • 2
    Palebone Robes icon

  3. Voidbender Robe

    • Set
    • 2
    Voidbender Robe icon

  4. Wraps of Umbral Descent

    • 2
    Wraps of Umbral Descent icon

  5. Bronze Challenger's Robe

    • 1
    Bronze Challenger's Robe icon

Wrist

  1. Wristguards of Subterranean Moss

    • 13
    Wristguards of Subterranean Moss icon

  2. Blind Oath's Wraps

    • 8
    Blind Oath's Wraps icon

  3. Wraps of Watchful Wrath

    • 8
    Wraps of Watchful Wrath icon

  4. Martyr's Bindings

    • Craft
    • 6
    Martyr's Bindings icon

  5. Entropic Wristwraps

    • 5
    Entropic Wristwraps icon

Hands

  1. Blind Oath's Touch

    • Set
    • 40
    Blind Oath's Touch icon

  2. Handwraps of the Ascended

    • 4
    Handwraps of the Ascended icon

  3. Experimental Safety Gloves

    • 2
    Experimental Safety Gloves icon

  4. Fractured Fingerguards

    • 2
    Fractured Fingerguards icon

  5. Martyr's Gloves

    • Craft
    • 1
    Martyr's Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Arcanoweave Cord

    • Craft
    • 24
    Arcanoweave Cord icon

  2. Braid of Salt and Fire

    • 7
    Braid of Salt and Fire icon

  3. Clasp of Compliance

    • 5
    Clasp of Compliance icon

  4. Martyr's Waistwrap

    • Craft
    • 4
    Martyr's Waistwrap icon

  5. Cord of Unraveling Reality

    • Set
    • 3
    Cord of Unraveling Reality icon

Legs

  1. Blind Oath's Leggings

    • Set
    • 31
    Blind Oath's Leggings icon

  2. Leggings of the Devouring Advance

    • 7
    Leggings of the Devouring Advance icon

  3. Leyline Leggings

    • 4
    Leyline Leggings icon

  4. Commander's Faded Breeches

    • 2
    Commander's Faded Breeches icon

  5. Legwraps of Swirling Light

    • 2
    Legwraps of Swirling Light icon

Feet

  1. Nightprey Stalkers

    • 13
    Nightprey Stalkers icon

  2. Ice-Steeped Sandals

    • 10
    Ice-Steeped Sandals icon

  3. Slippers of Growing Despair

    • 8
    Slippers of Growing Despair icon

  4. Dream-Scorched Striders

    • 6
    Dream-Scorched Striders icon

  5. Lightbinder Treads

    • 6
    Lightbinder Treads icon

Rings

  1. Occlusion of Void

    • Set
    • 21
    Occlusion of Void icon

  2. Purloined Wedding Ring

    • 16
    Purloined Wedding Ring icon

  3. Platinum Star Band

    • 13
    Platinum Star Band icon

  4. Band of the Triumvirate

    • Set
    • 9
    Band of the Triumvirate icon

  5. Signet of the Starved Beast

    • 9
    Signet of the Starved Beast icon

Trinkets

  1. Litany of Lightblind Wrath

    • 27
    Litany of Lightblind Wrath icon

  2. Heart of Wind

    • 15
    Heart of Wind icon

  3. Crucible of Erratic Energies

    • 13
    Crucible of Erratic Energies icon

  4. Emerald Coach's Whistle

    • 10
    Emerald Coach's Whistle icon

  5. Gaze of the Alnseer

    • 7
    Gaze of the Alnseer icon

Main Hand

  1. Aln'hara Cane

    • Craft
    • 45
    Aln'hara Cane icon

  2. Blooming Seedpod

    • 1
    Blooming Seedpod icon

  3. Ceremonial Hexblade

    • 1
    Ceremonial Hexblade icon

  4. Excavating Cudgel

    • 1
    Excavating Cudgel icon

  5. Umbral Spire of Zuraal

    • 1
    Umbral Spire of Zuraal icon

Off Hand

  1. Aln'hara Lantern

    • Craft
    • 4
    Aln'hara 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. Hunt

    • 48
    Aln'hara Cane icon

  2. Arcanoweave Cord

    • 24
    Arcanoweave Cord icon

  3. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 13
    Martyr's Bindings icon

  4. Sunfire Silk Lining

    • 1
    Martyr's Waistwrap icon

  5. Void

    • 1
    Aln'hara Cane 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 Mythic+ Dungeons during Midnight Season 1.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 25
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Hex of Leeching

    • 12
    Enchant Helm - Hex of Leeching icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance

    • 4
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 30
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Thalassian Recovery

    • 6
    Enchant Shoulders - Thalassian Recovery icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace

    • 4
    Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 24
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister

    • 20
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister icon

  3. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister

    • 4
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister icon

Legs

  1. Arcanoweave Spellthread

    • 31
    Arcanoweave Spellthread icon

  2. Sunfire Silk Spellthread

    • 11
    Sunfire Silk Spellthread icon

  3. Bright Linen Spellthread

    • 3
    Bright Linen Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 25
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 9
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 7
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury

    • 33
    Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Nature's Wrath

    • 15
    Enchant Ring - Nature's Wrath icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity

    • 15
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 46
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Berserker's Rage

    • 3
    Enchant Weapon - Berserker's Rage icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 1
    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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Eversong Diamond

  1. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 31
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

  2. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 4
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

  3. Powerful Eversong Diamond

    • 3
    Powerful Eversong Diamond icon

  4. Telluric Eversong Diamond

    • 3
    Telluric Eversong Diamond icon

  5. Telluric Eversong Diamond

    • 2
    Telluric Eversong Diamond icon

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Versatile Garnet

    • 26
    Flawless Versatile Garnet icon

  2. Flawless Deadly Peridot

    • 12
    Flawless Deadly Peridot icon

  3. Flawless Deadly Peridot

    • 10
    Flawless Deadly Peridot icon

  4. Flawless Quick Garnet

    • 8
    Flawless Quick Garnet icon

  5. Flawless Masterful Garnet

    • 6
    Flawless Masterful Garnet icon

Most Played Races for Holy Priest M+

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvE, giving a competitive edge in Mythic+ Dungeons.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Holy Priest Healer players in Midnight Season 1.

  1. Night Elf

    • 12
    Night Elf icon

  2. Void Elf

    • 7
    Void Elf icon

  3. Goblin

    • 7
    Goblin icon

  4. Blood Elf

    • 7
    Blood Elf icon

  5. Dwarf

    • 5
    Dwarf icon

Archon 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 Mythic+ PvE guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Archon Holy Priests in Mythic+ Dungeons 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 PvE.