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Holy Priest Guide for Raid (Updated April 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

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Raid Tier
87
Raid Runs
280
Ilvl
9.83%
Raid Popularity
104 495
Raid HPS
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Holy Priest Stats for Raid

668
Critical Strike
430
Haste
371
Mastery
154
Versatility
1 675
Intellect
37
Avoidance
136
Leech
27
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 Magic1/1Spiritual Guidance1/1Psychic ScreamLightburst1/1Leap of Faith1/1Improved PurifyPower Infusion1/1Painful InvocationSheer TerrorSurge of Light1/1Body and Soul1/1Mass Dispel1/1Twins of the Sun Priestess1/1Strength of Resolve1/1Mind ControlPsychic VoiceEverlasting Light1/1Move with Grace1/1Mental Agility1/1Twin Disciplines1/1Dark Enlightenment1/1False AutonomyShackle HorrorInspirationBinding Heals1/1Shadow Word: DeathSanguine Teachings1/1Desperate Prayer1/1Twist of Fate2/2Tithe EvasionFade1/1Angel's Mercy1/1Protective Light1/1MindpierceSpectral IllusionImproved Fade2/2Light's InspirationUnwavering Will2/2Spell Warding2/2PhantasmAngelic Bulwark1/1Benevolence1/1Phantom ReachTranslucent 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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Popularity:10.34%
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Holy Priest Best In Slot Gear for Raid

Blind Oath's Winged Crest
Head
Blind Oath's Winged Crest
Popularity: 87.4%
Barbed Ymirheim Choker
Neck
Barbed Ymirheim Choker
Popularity: 31.8%
Blind Oath's Seraphguards
Shoulder
Blind Oath's Seraphguards
Popularity: 100.0%
Blind Oath's Shroud
Back
Blind Oath's Shroud
Popularity: 22.1%
Blind Oath's Raiment
Chest
Blind Oath's Raiment
Popularity: 73.5%
Martyr's Bindings
Wrist
Martyr's Bindings
Popularity: 34.5%
Aln'hara Cane
Main Hand
Aln'hara Cane
Popularity: 72.0%
Aln'hara Lantern
Off Hand
Aln'hara Lantern
Popularity: 64.3%
Blind Oath's Touch
Hands
Blind Oath's Touch
Popularity: 92.9%
Arcanoweave Cord
Waist
Arcanoweave Cord
Popularity: 65.0%
Blind Oath's Leggings
Legs
Blind Oath's Leggings
Popularity: 82.4%
Dream-Scorched Striders
Feet
Dream-Scorched Striders
Popularity: 23.0%
Platinum Star Band
Finger
Platinum Star Band
Popularity: 27.3%
Occlusion of Void
Finger
Occlusion of Void
Popularity: 16.1%
Litany of Lightblind Wrath
Trinket
Litany of Lightblind Wrath
Popularity: 20.0%
Emerald Coach's Whistle
Trinket
Emerald Coach's Whistle
Popularity: 17.5%

Best Holy Priest Main Hand Weapons Items

Aln'hara Cane
Aln'hara Cane
Popularity: 80.8%
Weight of Command
Weight of Command
Popularity: 11.0%
Umbral Spire of Zuraal
Umbral Spire of Zuraal
Popularity: 8.2%

Best Holy Priest Off Hand Weapons Items

Aln'hara Lantern
Aln'hara Lantern
Popularity: 64.3%
Nezhar's Netherclaw
Nezhar's Netherclaw
Popularity: 35.7%

Best Holy Priest Trinkets Items

Litany of Lightblind Wrath
Litany of Lightblind Wrath
Popularity: 36.8%
Emerald Coach's Whistle
Emerald Coach's Whistle
Popularity: 32.2%
Heart of Wind
Heart of Wind
Popularity: 31.0%
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Holy Priest Recommended Raid ilvl

249
LFR
262
Normal
272
Heroic
277
Mythic

Holy Priest Best comps for Raid

Brewmaster MonkBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
8.05%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
8.05%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
6.90%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
4.60%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
4.60%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFire MageFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
4.60%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestShadow Priest
4.60%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
4.60%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
4.60%
Blood Death KnightProtection PaladinHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFeral DruidFire MageFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
4.60%
Brewmaster MonkBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestRestoration DruidRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
4.60%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.45%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArms WarriorArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.45%
Brewmaster MonkProtection WarriorHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockFrost MageHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.45%
Blood Death KnightGuardian DruidDiscipline PriestDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestRestoration DruidArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanElemental ShamanEnhancement ShamanFrost Death KnightFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.45%
Guardian DruidProtection PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageUnholy Death Knight
3.45%
Brewmaster MonkVengeance Demon HunterDiscipline PriestHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorOutlaw RogueRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
3.45%
Blood Death KnightVengeance Demon HunterHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArcane MageDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDestruction WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
3.45%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration ShamanAssassination RogueAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageFrost MageMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.45%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death Knight
3.45%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockElemental ShamanElemental ShamanElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker Monk
3.45%
Brewmaster MonkGuardian DruidHoly PriestMistweaver MonkPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.45%
Blood Death KnightBrewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterRetribution PaladinSubtlety RogueUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.45%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorDiscipline PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidRestoration DruidArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDevastation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFeral DruidFrost Death KnightFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
3.45%
Guardian DruidProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkRestoration DruidArms WarriorAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterBeast Mastery HunterDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDestruction WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinUnholy Death KnightWindwalker MonkWindwalker Monk
3.45%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PriestPreservation EvokerRestoration DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanFrost MageFury WarriorFury WarriorRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSubtlety RogueSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.45%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFire MageFrost MageFury WarriorMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.45%
Blood Death KnightProtection WarriorHoly PaladinHoly PriestMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkMistweaver MonkAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidBeast Mastery HunterDevourer Demon HunterEnhancement ShamanFire MageFrost MageFury WarriorHavoc Demon HunterMarksmanship HunterRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death KnightUnholy Death Knight
3.45%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.30%
Brewmaster MonkProtection PaladinDiscipline PriestHoly PriestRestoration ShamanRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerAugmentation EvokerBalance DruidBalance DruidDemonology WarlockDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterFeral DruidFrost MageFrost MageFury WarriorRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival HunterUnholy Death Knight
2.30%

Holy Priest race distribution for Raid

Alliance

  • Void Elf
    Void Elf28.8%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf22.9%
  • Human
    Human21.6%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr8.7%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf5%
  • Draenei
    Draenei2.8%
  • Gnome
    Gnome2.8%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei2.4%
  • Kul Tiran
    Kul Tiran1.7%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren1.1%
  • Worgen
    Worgen1.1%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf0.4%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome0.4%

Horde

  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf53.3%
  • Goblin
    Goblin11.3%
  • Undead
    Undead10.6%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr8.5%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne3.6%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc2.3%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera2.1%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren2.1%
  • Troll
    Troll1.9%
  • Tauren
    Tauren1.9%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll1.3%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.6%
  • Orc
    Orc0.4%
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