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Holy Priest Guide for Raid (Updated May 2026)

Learn how to optimize your Holy 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

Priest Banner
B
Raid Tier
117
Raid Runs
285
Ilvl
10.38%
Raid Popularity
105 803
Raid HPS
Stats• Talents• Gear• Sockets• Enchants• Item Level• Comps• Races

Holy Priest Stats for Raid

Critical Strike > Mastery > Haste > Versatility
683
Critical Strike
402
Haste
436
Mastery
181
Versatility
1 720
Intellect
35
Avoidance
158
Leech
11
Speed
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Holy Priest Talents for Raid

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Class
Improved Flash Heal1/1Angelic Feather1/1Holy Fire1/1Holy Nova1/1Dispel MagicSpiritual Guidance1/1Psychic ScreamLightburst1/1Leap of Faith1/1Improved PurifyPower Infusion1/1Painful Invocation1/1Sheer TerrorSurge of Light1/1Body and Soul1/1Mass Dispel1/1Twins of the Sun Priestess1/1Strength of Resolve1/1Mind ControlPsychic VoiceEverlasting Light1/1Move with GraceMental Agility1/1Twin Disciplines1/1Dark Enlightenment1/1False AutonomyShackle HorrorInspiration1/1Binding Heals1/1Shadow Word: DeathSanguine Teachings1/1Desperate Prayer1/1Twist of Fate2/2Tithe EvasionFade1/1Angel's MercyProtective Light1/1MindpierceSpectral IllusionImproved Fade2/2Light's InspirationUnwavering Will2/2Spell Warding2/2PhantasmAngelic Bulwark1/1Benevolence1/1Phantom Reach1/1Translucent Image1/1

Archon

Priest · Holy

Priest · Holy
Resonant Energy1/1Perfected Form1/1Energy Compression1/1Energy Conservation1/1Power Surge1/1Energy Cycle1/1Shock Pulse1/1Empowered Surges1/1HaloManifested Power1/1Divine Halo1/1Halo1/1Spiritwell1/1Word of Supremacy1/1Focused Outburst1/1
Specialization
Holy Word: Serenity1/1Holy Word: Sanctify1/1Guardian Spirit1/1Holy Word: ChastisePrayer of Healing1/1Restitution1/1CensureEmpyreal BlazePrayerful Litany1/1Cosmic Ripple1/1AfterlifeVoice of Harmony1/1Burning VehemenceUplifting Words1/1Cosmic Wave1/1Divine Hymn1/1Enlightenment1/1Light's Resurgence1/1Efficient Prayers1/1Healing Focus1/1Seraphic Crescendo1/1Divine ServiceRenewed Faith1/1Angelic Touch1/1Apotheosis1/1Prayers of the Virtuous1/1Dispersing LightMiracle Worker1/1Eternal Sanctity1/1Holy Celerity1/1Say Your PrayersCrisis ManagementLight of the NaaruLight in the Darkness2/2Prismatic Echoes2/2Desperate TimesRadiant PleaLightweaverUltimate Serenity1/1Divine Image1/1Lasting Words1/1EpiphanyBenediction4/4
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Holy Priest Best In Slot Gear for Raid

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Holy Priest Best Sockets for Raid

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Holy Priest Best Enchants for Raid

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Holy Priest Recommended Raid ilvl

252
LFR
263
Normal
278
Heroic
282
Mythic

Holy Priest Best comps for Raid

Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
5.98%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorArms WarriorArms WarriorAssassination RogueAssassination RogueBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFeral DruidFire MageFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
5.13%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
5.13%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow Priest
5.13%
Brewmaster MonkBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockFrost MageRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
4.27%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.42%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinSubtlety Rogue
3.42%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.42%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.42%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
3.42%
Guardian DruidGuardian DruidHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.42%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.42%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.42%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.42%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.42%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.42%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAssassination RogueDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.56%
Protection WarriorVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.56%
Guardian DruidVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestRestoration DruidAffliction WarlockAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.56%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.56%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFire MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.56%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
2.56%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFury WarriorFury WarriorOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.56%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinHoly PriestHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
2.56%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PriestHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkAffliction WarlockBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.56%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PriestHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkAffliction WarlockBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.56%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PriestHoly PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkAffliction WarlockBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
2.56%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.56%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
2.56%
Protection PaladinProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAffliction WarlockBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
2.56%

Holy Priest race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Void Elf
    Void Elf31.3%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf19.8%
  • Human
    Human19.5%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr8.8%
  • Draenei
    Draenei7.3%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf5.2%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf2.1%
  • Gnome
    Gnome1.8%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei1.8%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren1.8%
  • Worgen
    Worgen0.3%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome0.3%

Horde

  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf44.8%
  • Undead
    Undead22.8%
  • Goblin
    Goblin8.2%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr7.7%
  • Troll
    Troll4%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera3.7%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne2.9%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll2.4%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren2.1%
  • Tauren
    Tauren0.8%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc0.5%

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