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Holy Paladin Guide for Raid (Updated August 2026)

Learn how to optimize your Holy Paladin for Raid in World of Warcraft. This comprehensive guide covers talents and gear for PvE content.

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Patch:12.1.0

Expansion:Midnight

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S
Raid Tier
178
Raid Runs
304
Ilvl
30.17%
Raid Popularity
164 774
Raid HPS

Holy Paladin Stats for Raid

Mastery > Haste > Critical Strike > Versatility
336
Critical Strike
439
Haste
487
Mastery
132
Versatility
1 507
Intellect
21
Avoidance
77
Leech
15
Speed
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Holy Paladin Talents for Raid

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Class
Lay on Hands1/1Auras of the Resolute1/1Hammer of Wrath1/1Improved Cleanse1/1Empyreal WardFist of Justice1/1Blinding Light1/1Turn EvilA Just Reward2/2Afterimage1/1Guided Prayer1/1Divine Steed1/1Light's CountenanceGreater Judgment1/1Wrench EvilHoly ReprieveCavalier1/1Divine SpursBlessing of Freedom1/1Armory of Light1/1Obduracy2/2Divine Toll1/1Echoing Blessings1/1Sanctified Plates2/2Divine Reach1/1Brought to Light1/1Blessing of Sacrifice1/1Quickened Invocation1/1Blessing of Protection1/1Fear No EvilConsecrated GroundHoly Aegis1/1Sacrifice of the JustDivine Purpose1/1Improved Blessing of ProtectionUnbreakable Spirit1/1Lightforged BlessingLightforged BlessingLead the Charge1/1Worthy SacrificeHoly Ritual1/1Blessed CallingInspired Guard1/1Light's RevocationFaith's ArmorStoicismSeal of Might2/2Vengeful WrathEye for an EyeSelfless Healer1/1Blessing of DawnLightbearer1/1Blessing of Dusk1/1

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Paladin · Holy

Paladin · Holy
Aurora1/1Blessing of An'she1/1Sun Sear1/1Gleaming Rays1/1Luminosity1/1Second Sunrise1/1Walk Into Light1/1Eternal Flame1/1Will of the Dawn1/1Dawnlight1/1Sun's Avatar1/1Endless Gleam1/1Born in Sunlight1/1Solar Grace1/1
Specialization
Holy Shock1/1Infusion of Light1/1Light of Dawn1/1Light's Conviction1/1Aura Mastery1/1Beacon of the Lightbringer1/1Extrication1/1Ringing of the Heavens1/1Unending LightAwestruck1/1Moment of Compassion1/1Divine FavorUnwavering SpiritImbued Infusions1/1Light of the Martyr1/1Righteous JudgmentSaved by the Light1/1Light's Protection1/1Overflowing Light1/1Shining RighteousnessLiberationTirion's DevotionCommanding Light1/1Glistening Radiance1/1Breaking DawnDivine Revelations1/1Divine Glimpse1/1Bestow Light1/1Beacon of Virtue1/1Empyrean LegacyVenerationAvenging Wrath1/1Reclamation1/1Pillars of Light1/1Seek Deliverance1/1Sanctified Wrath1/1Call of the RighteousTruth Prevails1/1Divine OverloadRising Sunlight1/1Glorious Dawn1/1Seraphic BarrierTyr's DeliveranceInflorescence of the Sunwell1/1Beacon of the Savior4/4
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Holy Paladin Best In Slot Gear for Raid

Head Head

Neck Neck

Shoulder Shoulder

Back Back

Chest Chest

Wrist Wrist

Hands Hands

Waist Waist

Legs Legs

Feet Feet

Finger Finger

Trinket Trinket

Main Hand Main Hand

Off Hand Off Hand

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Holy Paladin Best Sockets for Raid

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Holy Paladin Best Enchants for Raid

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Shoulder Shoulder

Chest Chest

Legs Legs

Feet Feet

Finger Finger

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Holy Paladin Recommended Raid ilvl

285
LFR
296
Normal
301
Heroic
308
Mythic

Holy Paladin Minimum Raid ilvl

260
LFR
285
Normal
292
Heroic
305
Mythic

Holy Paladin Best comps for Raid

Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
11.80%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFeral DruidMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
10.11%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
7.87%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
7.87%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
6.74%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFire MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
6.74%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
6.74%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightOutlaw RogueOutlaw RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
5.62%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
5.62%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution Paladin
5.62%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
5.06%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
4.49%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestSubtlety RogueWindwalker Monk
4.49%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanEnhancement ShamanRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
4.49%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
4.49%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
3.93%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.93%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.93%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
3.37%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArcane MageAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanRetribution PaladinShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
3.37%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.37%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.37%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.37%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.37%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.37%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.37%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanFeral DruidHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
3.37%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArcane MageArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.37%
Protection PaladinProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockArcane MageArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFire MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.37%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAssassination RogueBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.37%

Holy Paladin race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Human
    Human41.1%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf35.6%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei8.6%
  • Draenei
    Draenei7.5%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf6%
  • Earthen
    Earthen1.1%

Horde

  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf83.6%
  • Tauren
    Tauren10.2%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll5.1%
  • Earthen
    Earthen1.1%

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How the Holy Paladin guide is built

Where the data comes from

This Holy Paladin raid guide is built from real boss kill logs uploaded to Warcraft Logs for the current raid, enriched with character data from the official Blizzard API. The talents, gear, item levels, and stat priorities shown here reflect how Holy Paladin players actually perform on raid bosses, while the pick rate shows how often the spec appears in those logs. Extreme outlier parses are capped so a few unusual kills cannot skew the numbers.

How tiers are assigned

The raid tier shown for Holy Paladin comes from two factors. Performance compares its average healing against the highest healing spec among raid healers, and popularity compares its raid pick rate against an even share across all healing specs. Strong healing with real representation earns S or A, while weaker throughput or low usage moves it down through B and C to D.

This Holy Paladin raid placement is a snapshot of the current tier and shifts with patches, class tuning, and sample size. Raw healing does not capture damage reduction or utility, so use the guide as a starting point and adapt to your fight.

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