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Discipline Priest Guide for Raid (Updated June 2026)

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

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Patch:12.0.5

Expansion:Midnight

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Raid Tier
350
Raid Runs
289
Ilvl
17.9%
Raid Popularity
144 663
Raid HPS

Discipline Priest Stats for Raid

Haste > Critical Strike > Mastery > Versatility
603
Critical Strike
676
Haste
383
Mastery
59
Versatility
1 708
Intellect
30
Avoidance
136
Leech
17
Speed
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Discipline Priest Talents for Raid

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Improved Flash Heal1/1Angelic Feather1/1Mind Blast1/1Holy Nova1/1Dispel MagicSpiritual Guidance1/1Psychic ScreamLightburst1/1Leap of Faith1/1Improved PurifyPower Infusion1/1Painful Invocation1/1Sheer TerrorSurge of Light1/1Body and SoulMass Dispel1/1Twins of the Sun Priestess1/1Strength of Resolve1/1Mind ControlPsychic VoiceEverlasting Light1/1Move with GraceMental AgilityTwin Disciplines1/1Dark Enlightenment1/1False AutonomyShackle HorrorInspiration1/1Binding Heals1/1Shadow Word: Death1/1Sanguine Teachings1/1Desperate Prayer1/1Twist of Fate2/2Tithe Evasion1/1Fade1/1Angel's MercyProtective Light1/1Mindpierce1/1Spectral IllusionImproved Fade2/2Light's InspirationUnwavering Will2/2Spell Warding2/2PhantasmAngelic BulwarkBenevolence1/1Phantom Reach1/1Translucent Image1/1

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Priest · Discipline

Priest · Discipline
Prompt Prognosis1/1Preemptive Care1/1Divine Feathers1/1Waste No Time1/1Guiding Light1/1Twinsight1/1Foreseen Circumstances1/1Prophet's Will1/1Assured Safety1/1Preventive Measures1/1Piety1/1Unfolding Vision1/1Words of the Wise1/1Prophet's Insight1/1
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Atonement1/1Power Word: Radiance1/1Pain Suppression1/1Power of the Dark Side1/1Light's Promise1/1SanctuaryProtector of the Frail1/1Dark Indulgence1/1Encroaching ShadowsEnduring Luminescence1/1Shield Discipline1/1Ultimate Penitence1/1Painful Punishment1/1Revel in DarknessHoly Ray1/1Lenience1/1Shadow Tap1/1Purge the WickedCastigation1/1Indemnity1/1Pain and SufferingOccultist1/1Harsh DisciplineEvangelism1/1Abyssal Reverie2/2Divine ProcessionInner Focus1/1Mindbender1/1Shadow MendShadowfiend1/1Greater SmiteDivine Aegis1/1Borrowed Time2/2Blaze of LightDeath's Torment1/1Inescapable Torment1/1Eternal Barrier1/1Weal and Woe1/1Searing LightExpiationMaster the Darkness4/4
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Popularity:5.71%
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Discipline Priest Best In Slot Gear for Raid

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Discipline Priest Best Sockets for Raid

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Discipline Priest Best Enchants for Raid

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Discipline Priest Recommended Raid ilvl

253
LFR
270
Normal
278
Heroic
287
Mythic

Discipline Priest Minimum Raid ilvl

235
LFR
236
Normal
260
Heroic
279
Mythic

Discipline Priest Best comps for Raid

Guardian DruidGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.71%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
1.71%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.71%
Blood Death KnightBlood Death KnightDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.43%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
1.43%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
1.43%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
1.14%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
1.14%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.14%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.14%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.14%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.14%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.14%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinRestoration ShamanArcane MageArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost Death KnightRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.14%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death Knight
1.14%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.14%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkArcane MageAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueWindwalker Monk
1.14%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.14%
Brewmaster MonkBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.14%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
1.14%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
1.14%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.14%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidDestruction WarlockFeral DruidFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
1.14%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.14%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
1.14%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
0.86%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArcane MageAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterWindwalker Monk
0.86%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestPreservation EvokerAssassination RogueDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
0.86%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestPreservation EvokerAssassination RogueDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
0.86%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestPreservation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
0.86%

Discipline Priest race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Void Elf
    Void Elf29.7%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf29.1%
  • Human
    Human13.8%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr12%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf3.9%
  • Draenei
    Draenei3.1%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei2.4%
  • Gnome
    Gnome2%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome1.5%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf1.1%
  • Worgen
    Worgen0.7%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.4%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran0.4%

Horde

  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf34.6%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr17.4%
  • Goblin
    Goblin14.2%
  • Undead
    Undead12.1%
  • Troll
    Troll4.6%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne4%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc3.5%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera2.4%
  • Tauren
    Tauren2.4%
  • Earthen
    Earthen1.6%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren1.6%
  • Orc
    Orc0.8%
  • Highmountain Tauren
    Highmountain Tauren0.5%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll0.3%

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How the Discipline Priest guide is built

Where the data comes from

This Discipline Priest 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 Discipline Priest 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 Discipline Priest 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 Discipline Priest 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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