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Holy Priest PvE Guide For Mythic+

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Holy Priest
Season 4
50 characters
1660 - 2090

Welcome to Murlok.io's Holy Priest PvE guide for Mythic+ 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 Holy Priests from Dragonflight Season 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Tyeler (Thrall US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2090.

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 Holy Priests

  1. 1
    Tyeler's character icon
    Tyeler
    Thrall (US)
    500 ilvl
    2090
  2. 2
    Skewy's character icon
    Skewy
    Frostmourne (US)
    502 ilvl
    2063
  3. 3
    Redcrossx's character icon
    Redcrossx
    Area 52 (US)
    498 ilvl
    2019
  4. 4
    Blackjackzz's character icon
    Blackjackzz
    Illidan (US)
    499 ilvl
    2010
  5. 5
    Yuqi's character icon
    Yuqi
    Ravencrest (US)
    497 ilvl
    2007

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 Holy Priest Secondary and Minor stats for Mythic+.

Secondary Stats
+3910
27% Critical Strike
+4468
26% Haste
+3559
26% Mastery
+3488
17% Versatility
  1. Haste
  2. Critical Strike
  3. Mastery
  4. Versatility
Minor Stats
+380
5% Avoidance
+415
7% Leech
+299
6% Speed
  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

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 Night Elf currently being the top race for Holy Priests in Mythic+, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    15
  2. Blood Elf race icon
    Blood Elf
    10
  3. Void Elf race icon
    Void Elf
    7
  4. Goblin race icon
    Goblin
    5
  5. Human race icon
    Human
    4

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
39
Shadowfiend
50
Prayer of Mending
50
Improved Flash Heal
50
Improved Purify
35
Psychic Voice
9
Shadow Word: Death
14
Focused Mending
38
Holy Nova
50
Protective Light
47
Angelic Feather
50
Phantasm
8
Death and Madness
6
Spell Warding
50
Rhapsody
49
Leap of Faith
29
Shackle Undead
0
Sheer Terror
30
Dominate Mind
6
Words of the Pious
1
Mass Dispel
43
Move with Grace
1
Power Infusion
50
Sanguine Teachings
47
Tithe Evasion
0
Inspiration
36
Mental Agility
13
Body and Soul
5
Twins of the Sun Priestess
50
Void Shield
1
San'layn
43
Apathy
0
Unwavering Will
50
Twist of Fate
50
Throes of Pain
0
Binding Heals
44
Divine Star
31
Translucent Image
50
Mindgames
0
Surge of Light
50
Light's Inspiration
30
Crystalline Reflection
2
Improved Fade
45
Manipulation
0
Power Word: Life
27
Angelic Bulwark
5
Essence Devourer
36
Shattered Perceptions
0

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Holy 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.
Holy Word: Serenity
50
Holy Word: Sanctify
50
Guardian Spirit
50
Holy Word: Chastise
39
Prayer of Healing
22
Guardian Angel
50
Censure
2
Empyreal Blaze
38
Circle of Healing
22
Revitalizing Prayers
3
Cosmic Ripple
43
Afterlife
2
Renewed Faith
49
Burning Vehemence
38
Healing Chorus
18
Prayerful Litany
0
Trail of Light
33
Divine Hymn
15
Enlightenment
45
Benediction
47
Orison
18
Everlasting Light
30
Gales of Song
12
Symbol of Hope
49
Divine Service
44
Crisis Management
37
Prismatic Echoes
18
Prayers of the Virtuous
48
Pontifex
38
Apotheosis
38
Miracle Worker
50
Say Your Prayers
11
Resonant Words
31
Light of the Naaru
9
Answered Prayers
14
Voice of Harmony
43
Desperate Times
38
Epiphany
3
Lightwell
12
Divine Image
50
Divine Word
32

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 Holy 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.
Holy Ward
13
Sanctified Ground
13
Greater Heal
5
Spirit of the Redeemer
24
Ray of Hope
6
Absolute Faith
2
Thoughtsteal
0
Divine Ascension
17
Purification
4
Catharsis
5
Phase Shift
25
Seraphic Crescendo
17
Improved Mass Dispel
1

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 Holy Priests in Mythic+, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Crest of Lunar Communion item set icon
    set
    Crest of Lunar Communion
    26
  2. Councilor's Terrormask item icon
    Councilor's Terrormask
    5
  3. Headwrap of the Abandoned item icon
    Headwrap of the Abandoned
    4
  4. Mask of Imperishable Leaves item icon
    Mask of Imperishable Leaves
    3
  5. Organized Pontificator's Mask item icon
    Organized Pontificator's Mask
    3

Neck

  1. Elemental Lariat item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    33
  2. Choker of Shielding item icon
    Choker of Shielding
    11
  3. Ukhel Ancestry Beads item icon
    Ukhel Ancestry Beads
    3
  4. Tuskarr Bone Necklace item icon
    Tuskarr Bone Necklace
    2
  5. Custodian's Medallion of Delusion item icon
    Custodian's Medallion of Delusion
    1

Shoulders

  1. Shoulderguardians of Lunar Communion item set icon
    set
    Shoulderguardians of Lunar Communion
    39
  2. Devotion of the Furnace Seraph item set icon
    set
    Devotion of the Furnace Seraph
    3
  3. Drake Hunter Shoulderpads item icon
    Drake Hunter Shoulderpads
    3
  4. Boastful Stalker's Epaulets item icon
    Boastful Stalker's Epaulets
    2
  5. Ascended Squallspires item icon
    Ascended Squallspires
    1

Back

  1. Potion-Stained Cloak item icon
    Potion-Stained Cloak
    8
  2. Cloak of Lost Devotion item icon
    Cloak of Lost Devotion
    7
  3. Fireproof Drape item icon
    Fireproof Drape
    6
  4. Cloak of Fading Echoes item icon
    Cloak of Fading Echoes
    4
  5. Shadowfeather Shawl item icon
    Shadowfeather Shawl
    4

Chest

  1. Cassock of Lunar Communion item set icon
    set
    Cassock of Lunar Communion
    40
  2. Command of the Furnace Seraph item set icon
    set
    Command of the Furnace Seraph
    4
  3. Robe of Plunging Depths item icon
    Robe of Plunging Depths
    2
  4. Blessed Ohn'ir Robes item icon
    Blessed Ohn'ir Robes
    1
  5. Bronze Challenger's Robe item icon
    Bronze Challenger's Robe
    1

Wrist

  1. Allied Wristguards of Time Dilation item icon
    Allied Wristguards of Time Dilation
    29
  2. Infused Elemental Bands item icon
    Infused Elemental Bands
    4
  3. Overengineered Sleeve Extenders item icon
    Overengineered Sleeve Extenders
    3
  4. Wristwraps of Lunar Communion item icon
    Wristwraps of Lunar Communion
    3
  5. Anguished Restraints item icon
    Anguished Restraints
    2

Hands

  1. Touch of Lunar Communion item set icon
    set
    Touch of Lunar Communion
    40
  2. Eggtender's Safety Mitts item icon
    Eggtender's Safety Mitts
    3
  3. Warlord's Cindermitts item icon
    Warlord's Cindermitts
    2
  4. Azureblade's Work Gloves item icon
    Azureblade's Work Gloves
    1
  5. Experimental Safety Gloves item icon
    Experimental Safety Gloves
    1

Waist

  1. Cincture of Lunar Communion item icon
    Cincture of Lunar Communion
    15
  2. Mobius Strap item icon
    Mobius Strap
    6
  3. Cord of Arcane Mystery item icon
    Cord of Arcane Mystery
    4
  4. Flare-Singed Strap item icon
    Flare-Singed Strap
    4
  5. Lost Hero's Waist Wrap item icon
    Lost Hero's Waist Wrap
    4

Legs

  1. Leggings of Lunar Communion item set icon
    set
    Leggings of Lunar Communion
    40
  2. Breeches of the Furnace Seraph item set icon
    set
    Breeches of the Furnace Seraph
    5
  3. Flametender's Legwraps item icon
    Flametender's Legwraps
    3
  4. Miner's Sturdy Trousers item icon
    Miner's Sturdy Trousers
    1
  5. Wind Soarer's Breeches item icon
    Wind Soarer's Breeches
    1

Feet

  1. Imbued Frostweave Slippers item icon
    Imbued Frostweave Slippers
    13
  2. Ravenous Pursuer's Footwraps item icon
    Ravenous Pursuer's Footwraps
    10
  3. Slippers of Heedless Sacrifice item icon
    Slippers of Heedless Sacrifice
    6
  4. Lost Scholar's Belted Treads item icon
    Lost Scholar's Belted Treads
    5
  5. Poulaines of Lunar Communion item icon
    Poulaines of Lunar Communion
    5

Rings

  1. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    26
  2. Ring-Bound Hourglass item icon
    Ring-Bound Hourglass
    8
  3. Unstable Arcane Loop item icon
    Unstable Arcane Loop
    7
  4. Band of Callous Dominance item icon
    Band of Callous Dominance
    6
  5. Seal of the Regal Loa item icon
    Seal of the Regal Loa
    6

Trinkets

  1. Coagulated Genesaur Blood item icon
    Coagulated Genesaur Blood
    10
  2. Leaf of the Ancient Protectors item icon
    Leaf of the Ancient Protectors
    8
  3. Sea Star item icon
    Sea Star
    8
  4. Blossom of Amirdrassil item icon
    Blossom of Amirdrassil
    6
  5. Conjured Chillglobe item icon
    Conjured Chillglobe
    6

Main Hand

  1. Iridal, the Earth's Master item icon
    Iridal, the Earth's Master
    9
  2. Chillworn's Infusion Staff item icon
    Chillworn's Infusion Staff
    8
  3. Decatriarch's Bone Pestle item icon
    Decatriarch's Bone Pestle
    4
  4. Quake-Detecting Seismostaff item icon
    Quake-Detecting Seismostaff
    3
  5. Staff of Violent Storms item icon
    Staff of Violent Storms
    3

Off Hand

  1. Rod of Perfect Order item icon
    Rod of Perfect Order
    6
  2. Trickster's Captivating Chime item icon
    Trickster's Captivating Chime
    4
  3. Irontorch Igniter item icon
    Irontorch Igniter
    2
  4. Kokia's Burnout Rod item icon
    Kokia's Burnout Rod
    2
  5. Scripture of Primal Devotion item icon
    Scripture of Primal Devotion
    2

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 Holy Priests in Mythic+.

  1. Elemental Lariat embellishment item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    33
  2. Allied Wristguards of Time Dilation embellishment item icon
    Rallied To Victory
    29
  3. Choker of Shielding embellishment item icon
    Choker Of Shielding
    11
  4. Signet of Titanic Insight embellishment item icon
    Verdant Tether
    6
  5. Vibrant Wildercloth Wristwraps embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    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 Holy Priests in Mythic+, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    43

Back

  1. Graceful Avoidance enchantment icon
    Graceful Avoidance
    24
  2. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
    Regenerative Leech
    20
  3. +125 Leech enchantment icon
    +125 Leech
    2

Chest

  1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    31
  2. Reserve of Intellect enchantment icon
    Reserve of Intellect
    15

Wrist

  1. +200 Leech enchantment icon
    +200 Leech
    23
  2. +200 Avoidance enchantment icon
    +200 Avoidance
    20
  3. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    2

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    34

Legs

  1. Temporal Spellthread enchantment icon
    Temporal Spellthread
    27
  2. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    18
  3. Temporal Spellthread enchantment icon
    Temporal Spellthread
    2

Feet

  1. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
    Watcher's Loam
    27
  2. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    17
  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    42
  2. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
    +82 Versatility
    21
  3. +82 Critical Strike enchantment icon
    +82 Critical Strike
    19

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    32
  2. Dreaming Devotion enchantment icon
    Dreaming Devotion
    10
  3. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    3

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 Holy Priests in Mythic+.

  1. Energized Ysemerald gem icon
    Energized Ysemerald
    48
  2. Energized Malygite gem icon
    Energized Malygite
    39
  3. Sensei's Neltharite gem icon
    Sensei's Neltharite
    39
  4. Crafty Ysemerald gem icon
    Crafty Ysemerald
    36
  5. Sensei's Alexstraszite gem icon
    Sensei's Alexstraszite
    27