Priest · Discipline

How Discipline Priest wins

Discipline heals through damage. You ramp Atonement across the raid with Power Word: Radiance and Shield, then deal damage with Penance, Mind Blast, and Smite to heal everyone at once.

Role

Healer

Stat lead

Item Level / Intellect then Haste

Single target

Voidweaver

Cleave / AoE

Oracle

Not re-verified for Season 2. This ordering was checked for patch 12.0.7. Patch 12.1 raised max-level player health and creature damage by 25% and deliberately moved power out of cooldowns into steady-state damage, either of which can move secondary weights. Open question: no Season 2 sim source has been checked, so the order below is last season's and is shown unchanged rather than guessed at.

Stat priority and consumables

Item level and effect strength still matter. Use this ordering to break close choices, then re-check it after major gear swaps.

1. 1.Item Level / Intellect›
2. 2.Haste›
3. 3.Critical Strike›
4. 4.Versatility›
5. 5.Mastery

Item level and Intellect are the first filter. Haste shortens application and ramp time; Critical Strike improves both damage and healing. Secondary stat value changes with your hero talents, trinkets, encounter cadence, and current gear, so use this as a starting point and validate close upgrades with your own sims or logs.

Consumables

Flasks, food, potions, weapon oils, and runes for this build.

6 rows

FlaskFlask of the MagistersDefault healing flask.Flask of the MagistersItem Level 295Non-equippable Flasks & PhialsRequires Level 81Use: Increases your Mastery by 165 for 1 hour. Lasts 1 hour and through death. Consuming an identical flask will add another 1 hour. (3 Sec Cooldown)“Created by experienced alchemists. Can be bought and sold on the Auction House.”Guide note: Default healing flask.Blizzard game dataFoodCurrent Intellect feastUse a personal secondary-stat food when it better corrects your setup.Current Intellect feastFoodGuide note: Use a personal secondary-stat food when it better corrects your setup.Guide recommendationMana PotionLightfused Mana PotionPlan mana recovery before an idle period, rather than drinking reactively at zero mana.Lightfused Mana PotionItem Level 295Non-equippable PotionsRequires Level 81Use: Restores 26,200 mana. (5 Min Cooldown)“Created by experienced alchemists. Can be bought and sold on the Auction House.”Guide note: Plan mana recovery before an idle period, rather than drinking reactively at zero mana.Blizzard game dataHealth PotionSilvermoon Health PotionCarry for progression and keys.Silvermoon Health PotionItem Level 295Non-equippable PotionsRequires Level 81Use: Restores 241,303 health. (5 Min Cooldown)“Created by experienced alchemists. Can be bought and sold on the Auction House.”Guide note: Carry for progression and keys.Blizzard game dataWeapon OilThalassian Phoenix OilDefault weapon consumable.Thalassian Phoenix OilItem Level 295Non-equippable OtherRequires Level 78Use: Coat your weapon with Thalassian Phoenix Oil, increasing your Critical Strike and Haste by 16 for 120 min. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120.“The bottle contains what appears to be liquid fire and radiates warmth.”Guide note: Default weapon consumable.Blizzard game dataAugment RuneVoid-Touched Augment RuneUse for progression and high keys.Void-Touched Augment RuneItem Level 90Non-equippable OtherRequires Level 90Use: Increases Intellect by 5 for 1 hour. Augment Rune.“Can be bought and sold on the auction house.”Guide note: Use for progression and high keys.Blizzard game data

Priority order is from patch 12.0.7 and has not been re-derived for 12.1. Individual lines naming an ability that 12.1 removed or redesigned are annotated above; lines that 12.1 only retuned are unchanged, because a damage number moving does not by itself reorder a priority list.

Opener and priority

Use these as decision priorities, not a rigid cast sequence. Re-evaluate whenever targets, resources, procs, or mechanics change.

Import strings were built for patch 12.0.7 and have NOT been re-verified for 12.1. Nobody authoritative publishes import strings, so none was rewritten here rather than invented. Patch 12.1 moved or removed talents in several trees, so a string may import a build that no longer exists. Check the listed key talents against the 12.1 changes above before importing.

Talents and hero trees

Use Voidweaver for the single-target profile below and Oracle when cleave or adds make its toolkit more valuable.

Recommended starting profiles

Single-target: Voidweaver

Voidweaver adds Entropic Rift and void damage for stronger single-target healing-through-damage.

• Voidweaver hero tree
• Stat priority: Intellect > Haste

Multi-target: Oracle

Oracle adds Premonition and Halo synergy for the biggest scripted raid ramps.

• Oracle hero tree
• Prioritize AoE and add-swap talents

Talent builds and import strings

Start with the profile matching your content. Boss and dungeon tabs in the gear section show the exact loadout used for each ranked result.

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Raid - Oracle

The recommended raid starting point. Defensive Penance applies Atonement, Piety protects against waste, and Evangelism turns a prepared spread into a scheduled raid-healing window.

OracleEvangelismPower Word: RadiancePenanceWeal and WoeShadowfiendShadow Word: Death

In-game import string

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Mythic+ - Oracle

The stable key build. Keep Void Shield and Penance cycling through party damage, use short Atonement spreads before planned pulls, and move utility points for the dungeon rather than copying a raid tree unchanged.

OraclePower Word: ShieldVoid ShieldWeal and WoePenancePain SuppressionMass Dispel

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Raid - Voidweaver

A viable alternative for encounters that reward planned Entropic Rift windows. Hold Mind Blast for meaningful Rift value and avoid sacrificing an imminent defensive Penance or lifesaving application window.

VoidweaverEntropic RiftMind BlastPenanceSmiteEvangelismShadowfiend

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Complete talent referenceshowhide

Every class, specialization, and hero-tree talent from Blizzard game data. Active and choice talents stay open; passive nodes remain searchable and expand on demand.

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Talent type

AllActiveChoicePassive

Priest class tree

Shared class talents, including throughput, control, defensives, and movement.

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Active and choice talents

Angelic FeatherActivePlaces a feather at the target location, granting the first ally to walk through it 40% increased movement speed for 5 sec. Only 3 feathers can be placed at one time.Mind BlastActiveBlast the target's mind for 292 Shadow damage. Costs a high amount of mana.Holy NovaActiveAn explosion of holy light around you deals up to 157 Holy damage to enemies and up to 122 healing to allies within 12 yds, reduced if there are more than 5 targets.Dispel MagicActiveDispels Magic on the enemy target, removing 1 beneficial Magic effect.Psychic ScreamActiveLets out a psychic scream, causing all enemies within 8 yards to flee, disorienting them for 8 sec. Damage may interrupt the effect.Leap of FaithActivePulls the spirit of a party or raid member, instantly moving them directly in front of you.Power InfusionActiveInfuses the target with power for 15 sec, increasing haste by 20%. Can only be cast on players.Sheer TerrorChoiceIncreases the amount of damage required to break your Psychic Scream by 25%.Petrifying ScreamChoicePsychic Scream causes enemies to tremble in place instead of fleeing in fear.Mass DispelActiveDispels magic in a 15 yard radius, removing all harmful Magic from 5 friendly targets and 1 beneficial Magic effect from 5 enemy targets. Potent enough to remove Magic that is normally undispellable.Mind ControlChoiceControls a mind up to 1 level above yours for 30 sec. Does not work versus Demonic, Undead, or Mechanical beings. Shares diminishing returns with other disorienting effects.Dominate MindChoiceControls a mind up to 1 level above yours for 30 sec while still controlling your own mind. Does not work versus Demonic, Mechanical, or Undead beings or players. This spell shares diminishing returns with other disorienting effects.Psychic VoiceChoiceReduces the cooldown of Psychic Scream by 10 sec.Void TendrilsChoiceCall shadowy tendrils to constrict enemies when Psychic Scream ends, rooting them in place for 4 sec.Shackle HorrorActiveShackles an aberration or undead enemy for 50 sec, preventing all actions and movement. Damage will cancel the effect. Limit 1.Shadow Word: DeathActiveA word of dark binding that inflicts 319 Shadow damage to your target. If your target is not killed by Shadow Word: Death, you take backlash damage equal to 5% of your maximum health. Damage increased by 150% to targets below 20% health.Desperate PrayerActiveIncreases maximum health by 25% for 10 sec, and instantly heals you for that amount.FadeActiveFade out, removing all your threat and reducing enemies' detection range against you for 10 sec.BenevolenceChoiceIncreases the healing of your spells by 3%.Focused PowerChoiceIncreases the damage of your spells by 3%.

Passive talents

Improved Flash HealPassiveIncreases healing done by Flash Heal and Shadow Mend by 15%.Spiritual GuidancePassiveIncreases your Intellect by 3%.LightburstPassiveIncreases the damage of Holy Nova by 400%, its healing by 500%, and its cooldown by 30 sec.Improved PurifyPassivePurify additionally removes all Disease effects.Painful InvocationPassiveIncreases the damage of Shadow Word: Pain by 10%.Surge of LightPassiveYour healing spells and Smite have a 8% chance to make your next Flash Heal or Shadow Mend instant and cost 50% less mana. Stacks to 2.Body and SoulPassivePower Word: Shield and Leap of Faith increase your target's movement speed by 40% for 3 sec.Twins of the Sun PriestessPassivePower Infusion also grants you its effect at 100% value when used on an ally. If no ally is targeted, it will grant its effect at 100% value to a nearby ally, preferring damage dealers.Strength of ResolvePassiveIncreases your Stamina by 6%.Everlasting LightPassiveSurge of Light occurs up to 50% more often based on your missing mana.Move with GracePassiveReduces the cooldown of Leap of Faith by 30 sec.Mental AgilityPassiveReduces the mana cost of Purify and Mass Dispel by 50% and Dispel Magic by 10%. Twin DisciplinesPassiveIncreases the damage and healing of your Holy and Shadow spells by 2%.Dark EnlightenmentPassiveIncreases your haste by 3%.False AutonomyPassiveIncreases the duration of Mind Control and Dominate Mind against enemy creatures by 15 sec.InspirationPassiveReduces your target's physical damage taken by 5% for 15 sec after a critical heal with Flash Heal, Shadow Mend, or Penance.Binding HealsPassive20% of Flash Heal or Shadow Mend healing on other targets also heals you.Sanguine TeachingsPassiveIncreases your Leech by 2%.Twist of FatePassive2 ranksAfter damaging or healing a target below 35% health, gain 10% increased damage and healing for 8 sec.Tithe EvasionPassiveShadow Word: Death deals 50% less damage to you.Angel's MercyPassiveReduces the cooldown of Desperate Prayer by 20 sec.Protective LightPassiveCasting Flash Heal or Shadow Mend on yourself reduces all damage you take by 10% for 10 sec.MindpiercePassiveIncreases the damage of Smite by 15%.Spectral IllusionPassiveFade creates an illusion of you for 4 sec, tricking enemies to attack it instead.Improved FadePassive2 ranksReduces the cooldown of Fade by 10 sec.Light's InspirationPassiveIncreases the maximum health gained from Desperate Prayer by 10%.Unwavering WillPassive2 ranksWhile above 75% health, the cast time of your Flash Heal, Shadow Mend, and Smite are reduced by 10%.Spell WardingPassive2 ranksReduces all magic damage taken by 6%.PhantasmPassiveActivating Fade removes all snare effects.Angelic BulwarkPassiveWhen an attack brings you below 30% health, you gain an absorption shield equal to 25% of your maximum health for 20 sec. Cannot occur more than once every 90 sec.Phantom ReachPassiveIncreases the range of most spells by 15%.Translucent ImagePassiveFade reduces damage you take by 10%.

Discipline specialization tree

Every Discipline talent currently exposed by Blizzard game data.

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Active and choice talents

Power Word: RadianceActiveA burst of light heals the target and 4 injured allies within 40 yards for 2,153, and applies Atonement for 60% of its normal duration.Pain SuppressionActiveReduces all damage taken by a friendly target by 40% for 8 sec. Castable while stunned.Pain TransformationChoicePain Suppression also heals your target for 15% of their maximum health and applies Atonement.Protector of the FrailChoicePain Suppression gains an additional charge. Power Word: Shield reduces the cooldown of Pain Suppression by 3 sec.Bright PupilChoiceReduces the cooldown of Power Word: Radiance by 3 sec.Enduring LuminescenceChoiceReduces the cast time of Power Word: Radiance by 30% and causes it to apply Atonement at an additional 10% of its normal duration.Ultimate PenitenceChoiceAscend into the air and unleash a massive barrage of Penance bolts, causing 22,766 Holy damage to enemies or 52,987 healing to allies over 5.4 sec. While ascended, gain a shield for 100% of your health. In addition, you are unaffected by knockbacks or crowd control effects.Power Word: BarrierChoiceSummons a holy barrier to protect all allies at the target location for 10 sec, reducing all damage taken by 20% and preventing damage from delaying spellcasting.EvangelismActiveImmediately Power Word: Radiance your target at 150% effectiveness, and causes your next 2 casts of Power Word: Radiance to be instant cast with 40% reduced mana cost.ArchangelChoiceEvangelism increases your healing and absorption effects by 15% for 18 sec.MindbenderChoiceEvangelism summons a Mindbender to attack a nearby target for 12 sec. Generates 0.2% Mana each time the Mindbender attacks.Master the DarknessActivePenance has a 25% chance to upgrade Power Word: Shield into Void Shield. Void Shield: Shields 3 allies for 15 sec, absorbing 1,789 damage.

Passive talents

AtonementPassivePower Word: Shield, Flash Heal, Shadow Mend, Plea, and Power Word: Radiance apply Atonement to your target for 15 sec. Your spell damage heals all targets affected by Atonement for 46% of the damage done. Healing is reduced when healing more than 5 targets. Healing increased by 40% when not in a raid.Power of the Dark SidePassiveShadow Word: Pain has a chance to empower your next Penance with Shadow, increasing its effectiveness by 30%.Light's PromisePassivePower Word: Radiance gains an additional charge.SanctuaryPassiveSmite prevents the next 684 damage dealt by the enemy.Dark IndulgencePassiveMind Blast has a 100% chance to grant Power of the Dark Side and deals 20% additional damage.Encroaching ShadowsPassiveShadow Word: Pain Spreads to a nearby enemy when you cast Penance on the target.Shield DisciplinePassiveWhen your Power Word: Shield is completely absorbed, you restore 0.5% of your maximum mana.Painful PunishmentPassiveEach Penance bolt extends the duration of Shadow Word: Pain on enemies hit by 1.5 sec.Revel in DarknessPassiveShadow Word: Pain deals 5% additional damage and spreads to 1 additional target when you cast Penance to its target.Holy RayPassiveEach successive Penance bolt during a channel deals 5% increased damage and healing.LeniencePassiveAtonement reduces damage taken by 2%.Shadow TapPassiveMind Blast deals 150% increased damage, but costs 40% more mana.Purge the WickedPassiveHoly damage increased by 10%.CastigationPassivePenance fires one additional bolt of holy light over its duration.IndemnityPassiveAtonements granted by Power Word: Shield last an additional 4 sec.Pain and SufferingPassive2 ranksIncreases the damage of Shadow Word: Pain by 30% and increases its duration by 4 sec.OccultistPassiveShadow damage and healing done increased by 15%.Harsh DisciplinePassive2 ranksPower Word: Radiance causes your next Penance to fire 2 additional bolts, stacking up to 2 charges.Abyssal ReveriePassive2 ranksAtonement heals for 10% more when activated by Shadow spells.Divine ProcessionPassiveSmite extends the duration of an active Atonement by 2.0 sec.Inner FocusPassiveFlash Heal, Shadow Mend, Power Word: Shield, Penance, and Power Word: Radiance have a 20% increased chance to critically heal.Shadow MendPassiveFlash Heal is upgraded to Shadow Mend, a stronger heal with a higher mana cost. Shadow Mend: Wraps an ally in shadows which heal for 3,397, but at a price. The ally will take 168 damage every 1 sec, until they have taken 1,634 total damage from all sources, or leave combat.ShadowfiendPassiveShadow Word: Death has a 40% chance to summon a Shadowfiend for 5 sec when damaging targets below 20% health. Shadowfiend Summons a Shadowfiend to attack your target for 5 sec. Generates 0.5% mana each time the Shadowfiend attacks.Greater SmitePassiveCasting Smite increases the damage of Smite by 25%, stacking 2 times. Lasts 4 sec.Divine AegisPassiveDirect critical heals create a protective shield on the target, absorbing 30% of the amount healed. Lasts 15 sec.Borrowed TimePassive2 ranksCasting Power Word: Shield increases your Haste by 10% for 4 sec.Blaze of LightPassive2 ranksThe damage of Smite and Penance is increased by 15%, and Penance increases or decreases your target's movement speed by 50% for 2 sec.Grim DeliverancePassiveShadow Mend heals for 40% more and applies Atonement for an additional 4 sec, but its cast time is increased by 0.3 sec.Death's TormentPassiveShadow Word: Death deals damage 2 additional times at 15% effectiveness.Inescapable TormentPassiveMind Blast and Shadow Word: Death cause your Shadowfiend, Mindbender, and Voidwraith to teleport behind your target, slashing up to 5 nearby enemies for 319 Shadow damage and extending their durations by 0.7 sec.Eternal BarrierPassivePower Word: Shield absorbs 20% additional damage and lasts 5 sec longer.Weal and WoePassiveYour Penance bolts increase the absorb of your next Power Word: Shield by 3%. Stacks up to 10 times.Searing LightPassiveYour Penance bolts sear the enemy, dealing 20% of its damage over 8 sec.ExpiationPassive2 ranksMind Blast and Shadow Word: Death consume 2 sec of Shadow Word: Pain, dealing damage equal to 300% of the amount consumed.

Voidweaver

Voidweaver hero talents, including every active, choice, and passive node exposed by Blizzard.

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Active and choice talents

Void TorrentActiveChannel a torrent of void energy into the target, dealing 3,931 Shadow damage over 3 sec and tearing open an Entropic Rift. Entropic Rift Mind Blast tears open an Entropic Rift that follows the enemy for 8 sec. Enemies caught in its path suffer 227 Shadow damage every 0.9 sec while within its reach. Generates 24 Insanity over the duration.No EscapeChoiceEntropic Rift slows enemies by up to 70%, increased the closer they are to its center.Dark EnergyChoiceWhile Entropic Rift is active, you move 20% faster.Void EmpowermentChoiceSummoning an Entropic Rift extends the duration of your 5 shortest Atonements by 1 sec.Darkening HorizonChoiceVoid Blast increases the duration of Entropic Rift by 1.0 sec, up to a maximum of 3 sec.Void LeechChoiceEvery 3 sec siphon an amount equal to 4% of your health from an ally within 40 yds if they are higher health than you.Embrace the ShadowChoiceYou absorb 3% of all magic damage taken. Absorbing Shadow damage heals you for 100% of the amount absorbed.Void BlastActiveEntropic Rift upgrades Smite into Void Blast while it is active. Void Blast: Sends a blast of cosmic void energy at the enemy, causing 569 Shadow damage.

Passive talents

Devour MatterPassiveShadow Word: Death consumes absorb shields from your target, dealing 967 extra damage to them and granting you 1% mana if a shield was present.Void InfusionPassiveWhile Entropic Rift is active, Atonement healing with Void Blast and Penance is 75% more effective.Inner QuietusPassivePower Word: Shield absorbs 20% additional damage.Quickened PulsePassiveShadow Word: Pain and Entropic Rift deal damage 25% more often.Collapsing VoidPassiveEach time Penance damages or heals, Entropic Rift is empowered, increasing its damage and size by 10%. After Entropic Rift ends it collapses, dealing 1,672 Shadow damage split amongst enemy targets within 15 yds.VoidwraithPassiveWhen Entropic Rift ends, a Voidwraith is summoned from the collapsed rift for 5 sec. Voidwraith Summon a Voidwraith that casts Void Flay from afar. Void Flay deals bonus damage to high health enemies, up to a maximum of 50% if they are full health. Generates 0.5% Mana each time the Voidwraith attacks.Overwhelming ShadowsPassiveMind Blast deals 100% increased damage.Touch of the VoidPassiveVoidheart now persists for 8 sec after Entropic Rift ends.VoidheartPassiveWhile Entropic Rift is active, your Atonement healing is increased by 20%.Entropic RiftPassiveMind Blast tears open an Entropic Rift that follows the enemy for 8 sec. Enemies caught in its path suffer 231 Shadow damage every 0.9 sec while within its reach.

Archon

Archon hero talents, including every active, choice, and passive node exposed by Blizzard.

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Active and choice talents

Energy CompressionChoiceHalo damage and healing is increased by 30%.Sustained PotencyChoiceCreating a Halo extends the duration of Voidform by 1 sec. If Voidform is not active, up to 6 seconds is stored. While out of combat or affected by a loss of control effect, the duration of Voidform is paused for up to 20 sec.Shock PulseChoiceHalo damage reduces enemy movement speed by 5% for 5 sec, stacking up to 5 times.Incessant ScreamsChoicePsychic Scream creates an image of you at your location. After 4 sec, the image will let out a Psychic Scream.HaloActiveCreates a ring of Shadow energy around you that quickly expands to a 40 yd radius, healing allies for 605 and dealing 558 Shadow damage to enemies. Healing reduced beyond 6 targets.HaloActiveCreates a ring of Holy energy around you that quickly expands to a 40 yd radius, healing allies for 601 and dealing 550 Holy damage to enemies. Healing reduced beyond 6 targets.Realized PotentialChoiceShadow Word: Death damage increased by 25% and its cooldown is reduced by 3 sec.SpiritwellChoiceIncreases Shadowy Apparition damage by 10%.Word of SupremacyChoicePower Word: Fortitude grants you an additional 5% stamina.Heightened AlterationChoiceIncreases the duration of Dispersion by 2 sec.

Passive talents

Resonant EnergyPassiveCreating a Halo increases your healing done by 2% for 10 sec, stacking up to 4 times.Perfected FormPassiveYour damage dealt is increased by 5% while Voidform is active.Energy ConservationPassivePower Surge lasts an additional 5 sec.Power SurgePassiveCasting Halo also causes you to create a Halo around you at 100% effectiveness every 5 sec for 10 sec.Energy CyclePassiveCasting Mind Flay: Insanity has a 100% chance to conjure Shadowy Apparitions.Empowered SurgesPassiveYour spells affected by Surge of Light heal for 5% more while Surge of Light is active.Manifested PowerPassiveCreating a Halo grants Surge of Light. Surge of Light Your healing spells and Smite have a 8% chance to make your next Flash Heal or Shadow Mend instant and cost 50% less mana. Stacks to 2.Divine HaloPassiveHalo now centers around you and returns to you after it reaches its maximum distance, healing allies and damaging enemies each time it passes through them.Focused OutburstPassiveVoid Volley deals 5% increased damage and Shadow Word: Madness casts during Voidform unleash a Void Volley at your target at 25% effectiveness.

Oracle

Oracle hero talents, including every active, choice, and passive node exposed by Blizzard.

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Active and choice talents

Divine FeathersChoiceYour Angelic Feathers increase movement speed by an additional 10%. When an ally walks through your Angelic Feather, you are also granted 100% of its effect. Save the DayChoiceFor 6 sec after casting Leap of Faith you may cast it a second time for free, ignoring its cooldown.Prophet's WillChoiceYour Flash Heal, Shadow Mend, and Power Word: Shield are 30% more effective when cast on yourself.Desperate MeasuresChoiceDesperate Prayer lasts an additional 10 sec. Angelic Bulwark's absorption effect is increased by 15% of your maximum health.

Passive talents

Prompt PrognosisPassiveCasting Prayer of Mending heals your target for 4,643.Preemptive CarePassiveIncreases the duration of your Renew by 40%. Waste No TimePassiveReduces the cooldown of Prayer of Mending by 1.5 sec.Guiding LightPassivePrayer of Mending gains an additional charge. TwinsightPassive3 additional Penance bolts are fired at an enemy within 40 yards when healing an ally with Penance, or fired at an ally within 40 yards when damaging an enemy with Penance.Foreseen CircumstancesPassiveGuardian Spirit lasts an additional 2 sec.Assured SafetyPassiveCasting Prayer of Mending applies Power Word: Shield to your target. Power Word: Shield Shields an ally for 15 sec, absorbing 1,730 damage.Preventive MeasuresPassiveIncreases the healing done by Prayer of Mending by 15%. All damage dealt by Smite, Holy Fire and Holy Nova increased by 40%. PietyPassive20% of overhealing done is redistributed to up to 4 nearby injured allies.Unfolding VisionPassiveWhen Power Word: Shield or Void Shield expires with absorption remaining, it jumps to a nearby injured ally instead. Can only happen once per shield. Words of the WisePassiveFlash Heal, Shadow Mend, Plea, and Power Word: Radiance healing increased by 15%. Prophet's InsightPassiveAtonement healing from Holy spells is increased by 15%.

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Editorial acquisition targets

Use these slot targets when planning drops and crafted pieces. The encounter explorer above remains the source for the exact gear worn by each ranked player.

Season 1 acquisition targets, not re-verified for Season 2. The rows below name Season 1 items at their Season 1 item levels and are accurate as that; they are not Season 2 recommendations. Season 2's raid is The Venomous Abyss (8 bosses, Nek'zali the Soulcoiler through Ula'tek). Confirmed Season 2 raid item levels run 279 (Raid Finder, first boss) to 344 (Mythic, last two bosses and Very Rare drops), with Normal 292-302, Heroic 305-315 and the Great Vault paying 292/305/318/334 by difficulty. Open question: per-slot best-in-slot for Season 2 needs a sim source, and none was reachable.

Raid acquisition targets

15 slots

Blind Oath's Winged CrestHead · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Empowered Hex of Leeching

Blind Oath's Winged CrestBlind Oath's Winged CrestHead · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Empowered Hex of Leeching

Head

298

TierEmpowered Hex of LeechingEmpowered Hex of LeechingEnchantRecommended on Head.

Catalyst / raid / Great VaultCatalyst / raid / Great VaultSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Rotmire's SporeheartNeck · Item Level 298Socketed neckGems: Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

Rotmire's SporeheartRotmire's SporeheartNeck · Item Level 298Socketed neckGems: Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

Neck

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Socketed neckIndecipherable Eversong DiamondIndecipherable Eversong DiamondSocketed gemRecommended gem for this neck target.

RotmireRotmireSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Echoing Void MantleShoulder · Item Level 298Haste / CritEnchant: Silvermoon's Mending

Echoing Void MantleEchoing Void MantleShoulder · Item Level 298Haste / CritEnchant: Silvermoon's Mending

Shoulder

298

Haste / CritSilvermoon's MendingSilvermoon's MendingEnchantRecommended on Shoulder.

Belo'renBelo'renSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Draconic NullcapeBack · Item Level 298Raid BiS

Draconic NullcapeDraconic NullcapeBack · Item Level 298Raid BiS

Back

298

Raid BiS

Vaelgor & EzzorakVaelgor & EzzorakSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Blind Oath's RaimentChest · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Mark of the Magister

Blind Oath's RaimentBlind Oath's RaimentChest · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Mark of the Magister

Chest

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TierMark of the MagisterMark of the MagisterEnchantRecommended on Chest.

Catalyst / raid / Great VaultCatalyst / raid / Great VaultSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Voracious WristwrapsWrist · Item Level 298Haste / Crit

Voracious WristwrapsVoracious WristwrapsWrist · Item Level 298Haste / Crit

Wrist

298

Haste / Crit

VorasiusVorasiusSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Blind Oath's TouchHands · Item Level 298Tier

Blind Oath's TouchBlind Oath's TouchHands · Item Level 298Tier

Hands

298

Tier

Catalyst / raid / Great VaultCatalyst / raid / Great VaultSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Martyr's WaistwrapWaist · Item Level 298Crafted stat budgetEmbellishment: Arcanoweave LiningProfession: Tailoring

Martyr's WaistwrapMartyr's WaistwrapWaist · Item Level 298Crafted stat budgetEmbellishment: Arcanoweave LiningProfession: Tailoring

Waist

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Crafted stat budgetArcanoweave LiningArcanoweave LiningEmbellishmentCounts toward the two-embellishment cap.TailoringTailoringProfession sourceCrafted or enhanced through this profession.

CraftedCraftedSourceCrafted profession itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Blind Oath's LeggingsLegs · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Arcanoweave Spellthread

Blind Oath's LeggingsBlind Oath's LeggingsLegs · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Arcanoweave Spellthread

Legs

298

TierArcanoweave SpellthreadArcanoweave SpellthreadEnchantRecommended on Legs.

Catalyst / raid / Great VaultCatalyst / raid / Great VaultSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Luxurious LoamstridersFeet · Item Level 298Haste / CritEnchant: Shaladrassil's Roots

Luxurious LoamstridersLuxurious LoamstridersFeet · Item Level 298Haste / CritEnchant: Shaladrassil's Roots

Feet

298

Haste / CritShaladrassil's RootsShaladrassil's RootsEnchantRecommended on Feet.

RotmireRotmireSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Eye of MidnightFinger · Item Level 298Socketed ringEnchant: Choose the secondary your gear needs

Eye of MidnightEye of MidnightFinger · Item Level 298Socketed ringEnchant: Choose the secondary your gear needs

Finger

298

Socketed ringChoose the secondary your gear needsChoose the secondary your gear needsEnchantRecommended on Finger.

Midnight FallsMidnight FallsSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Sporecaller's Blooming LoopFinger · Item Level 298Socketed ringEnchant: Choose the secondary your gear needs

Sporecaller's Blooming LoopSporecaller's Blooming LoopFinger · Item Level 298Socketed ringEnchant: Choose the secondary your gear needs

Finger

298

Socketed ringChoose the secondary your gear needsChoose the secondary your gear needsEnchantRecommended on Finger.

RotmireRotmireSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Vaelgor's Final StareTrinket · Item Level 298On-use; align with Evangelism

Vaelgor's Final StareVaelgor's Final StareTrinket · Item Level 298On-use; align with Evangelism

Trinket

298

On-use; align with Evangelism

Vaelgor & EzzorakVaelgor & EzzorakSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Gaze of the AlnseerTrinket · Item Level 298Secondary-stat proc

Gaze of the AlnseerGaze of the AlnseerTrinket · Item Level 298Secondary-stat proc

Trinket

298

Secondary-stat proc

ChimaerusChimaerusSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Aln'hara CaneWeapon · Item Level 298Two-handed Intellect weaponEnchant: Acuity of the Ren'doreiEmbellishment: Darkmoon Sigil: HuntProfession: Inscription

Aln'hara CaneAln'hara CaneWeapon · Item Level 298Two-handed Intellect weaponEnchant: Acuity of the Ren'doreiEmbellishment: Darkmoon Sigil: HuntProfession: Inscription

Weapon

298

Two-handed Intellect weaponAcuity of the Ren'doreiAcuity of the Ren'doreiEnchantRecommended on Weapon.Darkmoon Sigil: HuntDarkmoon Sigil: HuntEmbellishmentCounts toward the two-embellishment cap.InscriptionInscriptionProfession sourceCrafted or enhanced through this profession.

CraftedCraftedSourceCrafted profession itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Season 1 acquisition targets, not re-verified for Season 2. The dungeons named below are the Season 1 pool and are not in Season 2 rotation. Season 2 runs Altar of Fangs (new in 12.1), Murder Row, Den of Nalorakk, The Blinding Vale, Voidscar Arena, Temple of Sethraliss, Kings' Rest and Ruby Life Pools. Confirmed Season 2 keystone item levels: +2 through +3 pay 295 end-of-run and 305 in the vault, rising to 311 end-of-run and 318 in the vault at +10 and above. Open question: per-slot best-in-slot for Season 2 needs a sim source, and none was reachable.

Mythic+ acquisition targets

15 slots

Blind Oath's Winged CrestHead · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Empowered Hex of Leeching

Blind Oath's Winged CrestBlind Oath's Winged CrestHead · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Empowered Hex of Leeching

Head

298

TierEmpowered Hex of LeechingEmpowered Hex of LeechingEnchantRecommended on Head.

Catalyst / raid / Great VaultCatalyst / raid / Great VaultSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Barbed Ymirheim ChokerNeck · Item Level 298Socketed neckGems: Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

Barbed Ymirheim ChokerBarbed Ymirheim ChokerNeck · Item Level 298Socketed neckGems: Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

Neck

298

Socketed neckIndecipherable Eversong DiamondIndecipherable Eversong DiamondSocketed gemRecommended gem for this neck target.

Pit of SaronPit of SaronSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Lightbinder ShoulderguardsShoulder · Item Level 298Haste / CritEnchant: Silvermoon's Mending

Lightbinder ShoulderguardsLightbinder ShoulderguardsShoulder · Item Level 298Haste / CritEnchant: Silvermoon's Mending

Shoulder

298

Haste / CritSilvermoon's MendingSilvermoon's MendingEnchantRecommended on Shoulder.

SkyreachSkyreachSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Defiant Defender's DrapeBack · Item Level 298Mythic+ option

Defiant Defender's DrapeDefiant Defender's DrapeBack · Item Level 298Mythic+ option

Back

298

Mythic+ option

Magisters' TerraceMagisters' TerraceSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Blind Oath's RaimentChest · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Mark of the Magister

Blind Oath's RaimentBlind Oath's RaimentChest · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Mark of the Magister

Chest

298

TierMark of the MagisterMark of the MagisterEnchantRecommended on Chest.

Catalyst / raid / Great VaultCatalyst / raid / Great VaultSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Entropic WristwrapsWrist · Item Level 298Haste / Crit

Entropic WristwrapsEntropic WristwrapsWrist · Item Level 298Haste / Crit

Wrist

298

Haste / Crit

Seat of the TriumvirateSeat of the TriumvirateSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Blind Oath's TouchHands · Item Level 298Tier

Blind Oath's TouchBlind Oath's TouchHands · Item Level 298Tier

Hands

298

Tier

Catalyst / raid / Great VaultCatalyst / raid / Great VaultSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Braid of Salt and FireWaist · Item Level 298Mythic+ option

Braid of Salt and FireBraid of Salt and FireWaist · Item Level 298Mythic+ option

Waist

298

Mythic+ option

Pit of SaronPit of SaronSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Blind Oath's LeggingsLegs · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Arcanoweave Spellthread

Blind Oath's LeggingsBlind Oath's LeggingsLegs · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Arcanoweave Spellthread

Legs

298

TierArcanoweave SpellthreadArcanoweave SpellthreadEnchantRecommended on Legs.

Catalyst / raid / Great VaultCatalyst / raid / Great VaultSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Ice-Steeped SandalsFeet · Item Level 298Haste / CritEnchant: Shaladrassil's Roots

Ice-Steeped SandalsIce-Steeped SandalsFeet · Item Level 298Haste / CritEnchant: Shaladrassil's Roots

Feet

298

Haste / CritShaladrassil's RootsShaladrassil's RootsEnchantRecommended on Feet.

Pit of SaronPit of SaronSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Bifurcation BandFinger · Item Level 298Ring optionEnchant: Choose the secondary your gear needs

Bifurcation BandBifurcation BandFinger · Item Level 298Ring optionEnchant: Choose the secondary your gear needs

Finger

298

Ring optionChoose the secondary your gear needsChoose the secondary your gear needsEnchantRecommended on Finger.

Magisters' TerraceMagisters' TerraceSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Omission of LightFinger · Item Level 298Ring optionEnchant: Choose the secondary your gear needs

Omission of LightOmission of LightFinger · Item Level 298Ring optionEnchant: Choose the secondary your gear needs

Finger

298

Ring optionChoose the secondary your gear needsChoose the secondary your gear needsEnchantRecommended on Finger.

Nexus-Point XenasNexus-Point XenasSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Litany of Lightblind WrathTrinket · Item Level 298On-use; preferred in keys

Litany of Lightblind WrathLitany of Lightblind WrathTrinket · Item Level 298On-use; preferred in keys

Trinket

298

On-use; preferred in keys

Lightblinded VanguardLightblinded VanguardSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Heart of WindTrinket · Item Level 298Haste proc

Heart of WindHeart of WindTrinket · Item Level 298Haste proc

Trinket

298

Haste proc

Windrunner SpireWindrunner SpireSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Corespark MultitoolWeapon · Item Level 298Intellect weaponEnchant: Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Corespark MultitoolCorespark MultitoolWeapon · Item Level 298Intellect weaponEnchant: Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Weapon

298

Intellect weaponAcuity of the Ren'doreiAcuity of the Ren'doreiEnchantRecommended on Weapon.

Nexus-Point XenasNexus-Point XenasSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Enchants

Choose enhancements after your equipment is settled. Secondary-stat enchant choices move with your current stat mix and the content you are preparing for.

Recommended enchants

7 recommendations

Empowered Hex of Leeching+44 Leech - Outdoor kills in Midnight zones heal 2% Health, once per 5 secHelm - Defensive sustain for progression and keys.EnchantingEnchant Helm - Empowered Hex of LeechingItem Level 595Non-equippable HeadRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants helm armor with Empowered Hex of Leeching, increasing Leech by 44. Also heals you for 2% Health whenever you defeat a foe outdoors in a Midnight zone once per 5 sec. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Amani Augments - Berserker BrawnGuide note: Defensive sustain for progression and keys. Profession: Enchanting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataSilvermoon's Mending+132 LeechShoulders - Healing shoulder enchant.InscriptionSilvermoon's MendingItem Level 80Shoulders+132 LeechGuide note: Healing shoulder enchant. Profession: Inscription Open the profession page for the crafting source.Verified guide item dataMark of the Magister+40 Intellect - +5% maximum ManaChest - Intellect chest enchant.EnchantingMark of the MagisterItem Level 85Chest+40 Intellect+5% maximum ManaGuide note: Intellect chest enchant. Profession: Enchanting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Verified guide item dataArcanoweave Spellthread+32 Intellect - +3% maximum ManaLegs - Cloth leg enhancement.TailoringArcanoweave SpellthreadItem Level 278Legs+32 Intellect+3% maximum ManaGuide note: Cloth leg enhancement. Profession: Tailoring Open the profession page for the crafting source.Verified guide item dataShaladrassil's Roots+28 Leech - +232 StaminaBoots - Movement utility.EnchantingEnchant Boots - Shaladrassil's RootsItem Level 595Non-equippable FeetRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants boots with Shaladrassil's Roots, increasing Leech by 22 and Stamina by 186. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Haranir Heightening - Worldsoul WardsGuide note: Movement utility. Profession: Enchanting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game datachoose the secondary stat your current gear needsRingschoose the secondary stat your current gear needsRingsCurrent rings recommendation.Guide recommendationAcuity of the Ren'doreiWeapon enchant - +53 Primary Stat for 15 sec when Might of the Void triggersWeapon - Default healing weapon enchant.EnchantingEnchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'doreiItem Level 580Non-equippable WeaponRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants a weapon with Acuity of the Ren'dorei, causing your spells and abilities to grant you Might of the Void, providing you with 12 Intellect for 15 sec. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Thalassian Talents - Silvermoon's SpellpowerGuide note: Default healing weapon enchant. Profession: Enchanting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game data

Gems

Socket into the current stat priority, then re-check after major equipment swaps rather than treating a gem choice as permanent.

Recommended gems

3 recommendations

Indecipherable Eversong Diamond+32 Primary StatPrimary-stat diamond.JewelcraftingIndecipherable Eversong DiamondItem Level 295Unique-Equipped: Thalassian Diamond (1)Non-equippable OtherGuide note: Primary-stat diamond. Profession: Jewelcrafting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataFlawless Quick Amethyst+16 Mastery - +7 HasteHaste filler when your gear needs it.JewelcraftingFlawless Quick AmethystAmethystItem Level 295Non-equippable Multiple StatsGuide note: Haste filler when your gear needs it. Profession: Jewelcrafting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataFlawless Deadly OnyxCritical Strike filler when your gear needs it.JewelcraftingFlawless Deadly OnyxRecommended gemsGuide note: Critical Strike filler when your gear needs it. Profession: Jewelcrafting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Guide recommendation

Embellishments

Crafted effects are capped at two equipped embellishments. Lock these in only after deciding which crafted slots survive your next raid or Mythic+ upgrades.

Recommended embellishments

3 recommendations

Use two throughput embellishments once your crafted slots are settled.Use two throughput embellishments once your crafted slots are settled.Recommended embellishmentsCurrent recommended embellishments recommendation.Guide recommendationDarkmoon Sigil: HuntTwo-handed weapon - Use on a crafted Aln'hara Cane as the first craft to avoid separately upgrading a main hand and off-hand.InscriptionDarkmoon Sigil: HuntItem Level 90Non-equippable Optional Reagents“Can be bought and sold on the Auction House.”Guide note: Use on a crafted Aln'hara Cane as the first craft to avoid separately upgrading a main hand and off-hand. Profession: Inscription Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataArcanoweave Cord+62 Intellect - +1,039 StaminaWaist - Recommended second craft. If your belt is already Mythic quality, use a high-stat crafted slot with Arcanoweave Lining instead.TailoringArcanoweave CordItem Level 197Binds when picked upWaist Cloth38 Armor+62 Intellect+1,039 Stamina+49 Critical Strike+49 HasteDurability 55 / 55Requires Level 90Equip: Your healing and damaging spells have a chance to increase your Mastery by 30 for 12 sec.Static template levels conflict; this tooltip uses the live client observation.Guide note: Recommended second craft. If your belt is already Mythic quality, use a high-stat crafted slot with Arcanoweave Lining instead. Profession: Tailoring Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game data

Utility, defensives, and movement

Your Priest toolkit is part of the rotation whenever it prevents lost uptime, lethal damage, or an enemy cast.

Mass Dispel and Power Infusion are premier raid utility every roster wants.

Interface and macros

Use interface changes only when they expose a decision sooner: resources, procs, defensives, dispels, interrupts, and encounter assignments.

Written for patch 12.0.7. Patch 12.1 increased max-level player health and creature damage by 25% and made crowd-control diminishing returns reset after 20 seconds instead of 16, so defensive timing and crowd-control advice on this page is the most likely to have moved. Source: Curse of Ula'tek content update notes, https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/24293281.

What improves results

• Ramp Atonement before known damage; Radiance is an applicator, not a panic heal
• Use Evangelism mid-ramp: shield 5 allies first, then let it add 5 Atonements and make your next two Radiances instant
• Weave Power Word: Shield or Void Shield after Penance to use Weal and Woe
• Oracle is the stable default: use Penance defensively because it applies Atonement and supports Piety's overheal protection
• Voidweaver needs planned Mind Blast and stationary Entropic Rift windows
• Shadow Word: Death instantly frees a Polymorphed ally - any damage breaks the sheep, so a quick SW:D bails out a mis-sheeped or CC'd teammate

Common mistakes

• Ramping too late
• Splitting Evangelism from the ramp so its instant Radiances are wasted
• Trying to maintain Atonement on everyone forever instead of ramping
• Using Void Shield after Penance and wasting its setup value
• Letting Shadow Word: Pain drop

Guide Updates

1. Jul 16, 2026Completed Midnight 12.0.7 raid and Mythic+ gear, tier, embellishment, ramp, trinket, and FAQ guidance.