Builds
- To heal raids take the Discipline healer (1); if mana is the thing that kills you, take the Litany variant (2).
- To deal damage take the Shadow endgame list (5). Every shadow build in circulation is a small edit of it.
- To play Smite take PenancePenance100 Mana | Enemy: 36 yd range / Friendly: 40 yd range | Channeled | 12 sec cooldownLaunches a volley of holy light at the target, causing 96 Holy damage to an enemy, or 233 healing to an ally. Instantly and every 1 sec for 2 sec.Requires 20 points in DisciplineAll ranks read from demo footage. into Power InfusionPower Infusion173 Mana | 30 yd range | Instant | 3 min cooldownInfuses the target with power, increasing their spell damage and healing done by 20% for 15 sec.Requires 30 points in Discipline · Requires points in PenanceAll ranks read from demo footage. (13). The spirit-stacking version lost its argument when Spiritual GuidanceSpiritual GuidanceIncreases your spell healing by up to 5% of your total Spirit and your spell damage by up to 1% of your total Spirit.Requires 20 points in HolyMax rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text. was cut.
- To level take the 27/19/5 (14) or the Holy-heavy questing split (15). Both lean on Spirit TapSpirit TapGives you a 20% chance to gain a 100% bonus to your Spirit for 15 sec after killing a non-trivial target. For the duration, your Mana will regenerate at a 50% of normal rate while casting.Max rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text. and a wand.
- All of this is pre-launch. Nobody has played a priest above level 20, Blizzard has said some talents will be reworked during the beta, and the demo these lists came from was not Blizzard’s newest build.
- Every link here passed the 51-point and prerequisite check. Two were converted from other calculators; the rest were posted as talentsforever links.
Pick one
| Role | Build | Split | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heal raids | 1. Discipline healer | 33/18/0 | open |
| Heal, mana first | 2. Litany variant | 29/22/0 | open |
| Heal with Prayer of MendingPrayer of Mending210 Mana | 40 yd range | Instant | 10 sec cooldownPlaces a spell on the target that heals them for 247 the next time they take damage or receive non-periodic healing. When the heal occurs, Prayer of Mending jumps to a party or raid member within 20 yards. Jumps up to 5 times and lasts 30 sec after each jump. This spell can only be placed on one target at a time per caster.Requires 30 points in Holy · Requires points in Spirit of RedemptionAll ranks read from demo footage. | 4. Pure instants Holy | 19/32/0 | open |
| Damage | 5. Shadow endgame | 14/3/34 | open |
| Damage, holy school | 13. PenancePenance100 Mana | Enemy: 36 yd range / Friendly: 40 yd range | Channeled | 12 sec cooldownLaunches a volley of holy light at the target, causing 96 Holy damage to an enemy, or 233 healing to an ally. Instantly and every 1 sec for 2 sec.Requires 20 points in DisciplineAll ranks read from demo footage. into Power InfusionPower Infusion173 Mana | 30 yd range | Instant | 3 min cooldownInfuses the target with power, increasing their spell damage and healing done by 20% for 15 sec.Requires 30 points in Discipline · Requires points in PenanceAll ranks read from demo footage. | 32/19/0 | open |
| PvP | 8. Shadow PvP | 17/3/31 | open |
| Leveling | 14. Leveling | 27/19/5 | open |
Read the trees, not the tooltips. The talentsforever calculator has shown a wrong tooltip for PenancePenance100 Mana | Enemy: 36 yd range / Friendly: 40 yd range | Channeled | 12 sec cooldownLaunches a volley of holy light at the target, causing 96 Holy damage to an enemy, or 233 healing to an ally. Instantly and every 1 sec for 2 sec.Requires 20 points in DisciplineAll ranks read from demo footage. and Mental StrengthMental StrengthIncreases your total Intellect by 3%.Requires 15 points in DisciplineMax rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text., and one person found stray profession buffs in it carried over from Ascension. Wowhead now hosts a Forever priest calculator built from beta data, and nikftw’s calculator is the other one people use.
The picks as trees
Hover any talent for its tooltip. Green outlines are partial ranks, gold is a maxed talent.
Discipline healer Consensus
Shadow endgame One person
All 15 builds with links and verdicts
| # | Build | Split | Link | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Discipline healer Consensus | 33/18/0 | open | Twin DisciplinesTwin DisciplinesIncreases the damage and healing of your instant cast spells by 1%.Max rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text., Improved Power Word: ShieldImproved Power Word: ShieldIncreases the damage absorbed by your Power Word: Shield by 14%.Requires 5 points in DisciplineMax rank not read from footage; showing rank 2 text., Mental AgilityMental AgilityReduces the mana cost of your Smite, Holy Fire, and Instant cast spells by 3%.Requires 10 points in DisciplineMax rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text. and Inner FocusInner FocusInstant | 3 min cooldownWhen activated, reduces the Mana cost of your next spell by 100% and increases its critical effect chance by 25% if it is capable of a critical effect.Requires 10 points in DisciplineAll ranks read from demo footage., keeping Power InfusionPower Infusion173 Mana | 30 yd range | Instant | 3 min cooldownInfuses the target with power, increasing their spell damage and healing done by 20% for 15 sec.Requires 30 points in Discipline · Requires points in PenanceAll ranks read from demo footage.. The default raid build as of September 18. |
| 2 | Litany variant One person | 29/22/0 | open | Gives up Power InfusionPower Infusion173 Mana | 30 yd range | Instant | 3 min cooldownInfuses the target with power, increasing their spell damage and healing done by 20% for 15 sec.Requires 30 points in Discipline · Requires points in PenanceAll ranks read from demo footage. for Litany of LightLitany of LightWhen you cast a healing spell, gain Mana equal to 5% of the base cost of the spell if your previous heal was a different spell.Requires 20 points in HolyMax rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text.’s mana return. Its author frames it as a straight choice between the two. |
| 3 | Disc/Holy hybrid One person | 27/24/0 | open | Twin DisciplinesTwin DisciplinesIncreases the damage and healing of your instant cast spells by 1%.Max rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text., Improved Power Word: ShieldImproved Power Word: ShieldIncreases the damage absorbed by your Power Word: Shield by 14%.Requires 5 points in DisciplineMax rank not read from footage; showing rank 2 text., Inner FocusInner FocusInstant | 3 min cooldownWhen activated, reduces the Mana cost of your next spell by 100% and increases its critical effect chance by 25% if it is capable of a critical effect.Requires 10 points in DisciplineAll ranks read from demo footage. and MeditationMeditationAllows 17% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting.Requires 10 points in DisciplineMax rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text.. The feedback it got was to take Litany of LightLitany of LightWhen you cast a healing spell, gain Mana equal to 5% of the base cost of the spell if your previous heal was a different spell.Requires 20 points in HolyMax rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text. over Spiritual GuidanceSpiritual GuidanceIncreases your spell healing by up to 5% of your total Spirit and your spell damage by up to 1% of your total Spirit.Requires 20 points in HolyMax rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text.. |
| 4 | Pure instants Holy One person | 19/32/0 | open | Prayer of MendingPrayer of Mending210 Mana | 40 yd range | Instant | 10 sec cooldownPlaces a spell on the target that heals them for 247 the next time they take damage or receive non-periodic healing. When the heal occurs, Prayer of Mending jumps to a party or raid member within 20 yards. Jumps up to 5 times and lasts 30 sec after each jump. This spell can only be placed on one target at a time per caster.Requires 30 points in Holy · Requires points in Spirit of RedemptionAll ranks read from demo footage., Improved RenewImproved RenewIncreases the amount healed by your Renew spell by 15%.All ranks read from demo footage. 3/3, Litany of LightLitany of LightWhen you cast a healing spell, gain Mana equal to 5% of the base cost of the spell if your previous heal was a different spell.Requires 20 points in HolyMax rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text. and Soul WardingSoul WardingReduces the cooldown on your Power Word: Shield spell by 4 sec and reduces its mana cost by 15%.Requires 15 points in Discipline · Requires points in Improved Power Word: ShieldAll ranks read from demo footage., healing entirely off the global cooldown. Converted from forevertalents. |
| 5 | Shadow endgame One person | 14/3/34 | open | Wand SpecializationWand SpecializationIncreases your damage with Wands by 13%.Max rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text., Twin DisciplinesTwin DisciplinesIncreases the damage and healing of your instant cast spells by 1%.Max rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text., Improved Power Word: ShieldImproved Power Word: ShieldIncreases the damage absorbed by your Power Word: Shield by 14%.Requires 5 points in DisciplineMax rank not read from footage; showing rank 2 text. and Inner FocusInner FocusInstant | 3 min cooldownWhen activated, reduces the Mana cost of your next spell by 100% and increases its critical effect chance by 25% if it is capable of a critical effect.Requires 10 points in DisciplineAll ranks read from demo footage., skipping SilenceSilence225 Mana | 20 yd range | Instant | 45 sec cooldownSilences the target, preventing them from casting spells for 5 sec and interrupting their spellcasts for 3 sec.Requires 20 points in Shadow MagicAll ranks read from demo footage.. The most-posted shadow list by a wide margin. |
| 6 | Shadow Magic One person | 12/3/36 | open | Deeper in shadow, taking MartyrdomMartyrdomGives you a 50% chance to gain Focused Casting for 6 sec after being the victim of a melee or ranged critical strike. The Focused Casting effect prevents you from losing casting time when taking damage and increases your resistance to Interrupt effects by 20%.Requires 5 points in DisciplineMax rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text. over Wand SpecializationWand SpecializationIncreases your damage with Wands by 13%.Max rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text.. |
| 7 | Shadow, no Discipline dip One person | 0/14/37 | open | Spends the spare points in Holy for Twilight FocusTwilight FocusGives you a 23% chance to avoid interruption caused by damage while casting any spell.Max rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text. and Divine FuryDivine FuryReduces the casting time of your Smite, Holy Fire, Heal and Greater Heal spells by 0.5 sec.Requires 5 points in HolyAll ranks read from demo footage. instead. |
| 8 | Shadow PvP One person | 17/3/31 | open | Pushback protection and MartyrdomMartyrdomGives you a 50% chance to gain Focused Casting for 6 sec after being the victim of a melee or ranged critical strike. The Focused Casting effect prevents you from losing casting time when taking damage and increases your resistance to Interrupt effects by 20%.Requires 5 points in DisciplineMax rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text.. The argument for MartyrdomMartyrdomGives you a 50% chance to gain Focused Casting for 6 sec after being the victim of a melee or ranged critical strike. The Focused Casting effect prevents you from losing casting time when taking damage and increases your resistance to Interrupt effects by 20%.Requires 5 points in DisciplineMax rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text. is that there is no resilience, so people will crit you often. |
| 9 | Discipline PvP One person | 32/19/0 | open | Mostly damage. One person would rather play 33/13/5 for Silent ResolveSilent ResolveReduces the threat generated by your Holy spells by 10% and reduces the duration of Stun, Fear, and Silence effects inflicted on you by 5%.Requires 5 points in DisciplineMax rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text. and shadow hit, so Fear and Mind Control do not get resisted. |
| 10 | Smite, Power in LightPower in LightYour Smite and Penance spells deal 2% increased damage to targets afflicted with your Holy Fire.Max rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text. One person | 31/20/0 | open | Power in LightPower in LightYour Smite and Penance spells deal 2% increased damage to targets afflicted with your Holy Fire.Max rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text., Wand SpecializationWand SpecializationIncreases your damage with Wands by 13%.Max rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text., Twin DisciplinesTwin DisciplinesIncreases the damage and healing of your instant cast spells by 1%.Max rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text. and Silent ResolveSilent ResolveReduces the threat generated by your Holy spells by 10% and reduces the duration of Stun, Fear, and Silence effects inflicted on you by 5%.Requires 5 points in DisciplineMax rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text.. No anti-pushback, which is the main complaint against it. |
| 11 | Smite, anti-pushback One person | 31/20/0 | open | The same idea with Holy PrecisionHoly PrecisionIncreases your chance to hit with Holy spells by 6%.Requires 5 points in DisciplineMax rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text. and Twilight FocusTwilight FocusGives you a 23% chance to avoid interruption caused by damage while casting any spell.Max rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text. in it. Takes a third point in MeditationMeditationAllows 17% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting.Requires 10 points in DisciplineMax rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text. for one less in Silent ResolveSilent ResolveReduces the threat generated by your Holy spells by 10% and reduces the duration of Stun, Fear, and Silence effects inflicted on you by 5%.Requires 5 points in DisciplineMax rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text.. |
| 12 | Smite, deeper Discipline One person | 32/19/0 | open | The earliest smite list, posted for critique on September 13. |
| 13 | PenancePenance100 Mana | Enemy: 36 yd range / Friendly: 40 yd range | Channeled | 12 sec cooldownLaunches a volley of holy light at the target, causing 96 Holy damage to an enemy, or 233 healing to an ally. Instantly and every 1 sec for 2 sec.Requires 20 points in DisciplineAll ranks read from demo footage. into Power InfusionPower Infusion173 Mana | 30 yd range | Instant | 3 min cooldownInfuses the target with power, increasing their spell damage and healing done by 20% for 15 sec.Requires 30 points in Discipline · Requires points in PenanceAll ranks read from demo footage. One person | 32/19/0 | open | Power in LightPower in LightYour Smite and Penance spells deal 2% increased damage to targets afflicted with your Holy Fire.Max rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text. 5/5, Holy PrecisionHoly PrecisionIncreases your chance to hit with Holy spells by 6%.Requires 5 points in DisciplineMax rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text. 3/3, MartyrdomMartyrdomGives you a 50% chance to gain Focused Casting for 6 sec after being the victim of a melee or ranged critical strike. The Focused Casting effect prevents you from losing casting time when taking damage and increases your resistance to Interrupt effects by 20%.Requires 5 points in DisciplineMax rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text. and Twilight FocusTwilight FocusGives you a 23% chance to avoid interruption caused by damage while casting any spell.Max rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text.. The smite channel’s current pick. Converted from forevertalents. |
| 14 | Leveling One person | 27/19/5 | open | Posted for critique as a leveling plan, and nobody has argued with it yet. Spirit TapSpirit TapGives you a 20% chance to gain a 100% bonus to your Spirit for 15 sec after killing a non-trivial target. For the duration, your Mana will regenerate at a 50% of normal rate while casting.Max rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text. 5/5 with the holy damage talents. |
| 15 | Questing and 5-mans One person | 15/31/5 | open | Spiritual GuidanceSpiritual GuidanceIncreases your spell healing by up to 5% of your total Spirit and your spell damage by up to 1% of your total Spirit.Requires 20 points in HolyMax rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text. 5/5 and Spirit TapSpirit TapGives you a 20% chance to gain a 100% bonus to your Spirit for 15 sec after killing a non-trivial target. For the duration, your Mana will regenerate at a 50% of normal rate while casting.Max rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text. 5/5, built before the Spiritual GuidanceSpiritual GuidanceIncreases your spell healing by up to 5% of your total Spirit and your spell damage by up to 1% of your total Spirit.Requires 20 points in HolyMax rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text. nerf was read. Converted from wowforevertalents. |
Two more splits get argued about without a link anyone has published: a 26/25 PenancePenance100 Mana | Enemy: 36 yd range / Friendly: 40 yd range | Channeled | 12 sec cooldownLaunches a volley of holy light at the target, causing 96 Holy damage to an enemy, or 233 healing to an ally. Instantly and every 1 sec for 2 sec.Requires 20 points in DisciplineAll ranks read from demo footage. and Smite hybrid that stacks Spirit gear for 5-mans, and a 21/30 that takes PenancePenance100 Mana | Enemy: 36 yd range / Friendly: 40 yd range | Channeled | 12 sec cooldownLaunches a volley of holy light at the target, causing 96 Holy damage to an enemy, or 233 healing to an ally. Instantly and every 1 sec for 2 sec.Requires 20 points in DisciplineAll ranks read from demo footage. and stops. The 26/25 camp lost most of its case when Spiritual GuidanceSpiritual GuidanceIncreases your spell healing by up to 5% of your total Spirit and your spell damage by up to 1% of your total Spirit.Requires 20 points in HolyMax rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text.’s damage half was cut.
A leveling point order also circulates (Wand SpecializationWand SpecializationIncreases your damage with Wands by 13%.Max rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text. 2, Spirit TapSpirit TapGives you a 20% chance to gain a 100% bonus to your Spirit for 15 sec after killing a non-trivial target. For the duration, your Mana will regenerate at a 50% of normal rate while casting.Max rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text. 5, Twin DisciplinesTwin DisciplinesIncreases the damage and healing of your instant cast spells by 1%.Max rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text. 3, Silent ResolveSilent ResolveReduces the threat generated by your Holy spells by 10% and reduces the duration of Stun, Fear, and Silence effects inflicted on you by 5%.Requires 5 points in DisciplineMax rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text., Improved Power Word: ShieldImproved Power Word: ShieldIncreases the damage absorbed by your Power Word: Shield by 14%.Requires 5 points in DisciplineMax rank not read from footage; showing rank 2 text., MeditationMeditationAllows 17% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting.Requires 10 points in DisciplineMax rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text., Inner FocusInner FocusInstant | 3 min cooldownWhen activated, reduces the Mana cost of your next spell by 100% and increases its critical effect chance by 25% if it is capable of a critical effect.Requires 10 points in DisciplineAll ranks read from demo footage., Mental StrengthMental StrengthIncreases your total Intellect by 3%.Requires 15 points in DisciplineMax rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text., PenancePenance100 Mana | Enemy: 36 yd range / Friendly: 40 yd range | Channeled | 12 sec cooldownLaunches a volley of holy light at the target, causing 96 Holy damage to an enemy, or 233 healing to an ally. Instantly and every 1 sec for 2 sec.Requires 20 points in DisciplineAll ranks read from demo footage., Soul WardingSoul WardingReduces the cooldown on your Power Word: Shield spell by 4 sec and reduces its mana cost by 15%.Requires 15 points in Discipline · Requires points in Improved Power Word: ShieldAll ranks read from demo footage., Mental AgilityMental AgilityReduces the mana cost of your Smite, Holy Fire, and Instant cast spells by 3%.Requires 10 points in DisciplineMax rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text., Renewed HopeRenewed HopeYour heals from Flash Heal, Binding Heal, Lesser Heal, Heal, Greater Heal, and Penance gain 10% increased critical strike chance when cast on targets with Weakened Soul, and reduce the remaining duration of Weakened Soul on their target by 5 sec.Requires 20 points in Discipline · Requires points in Soul WardingThis rank read from footage; other ranks estimated., Power InfusionPower Infusion173 Mana | 30 yd range | Instant | 3 min cooldownInfuses the target with power, increasing their spell damage and healing done by 20% for 15 sec.Requires 30 points in Discipline · Requires points in PenanceAll ranks read from demo footage., Divine AegisDivine AegisYour critical heals create a protective shield on the target, absorbing 5% of the amount healed. Lasts 12 sec.Requires 25 points in DisciplineMax rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text., then Holy SpecializationHoly SpecializationIncreases the critical effect chance of your Holy spells by 5%.All ranks read from demo footage., Twilight FocusTwilight FocusGives you a 23% chance to avoid interruption caused by damage while casting any spell.Max rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text., InspirationInspirationYour non-periodic critical heals increase your target's Armor by 8% for 15 sec.Requires 10 points in HolyMax rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text. and Holy NovaHoly Nova185 Mana | InstantCauses an explosion of holy light around the caster, causing 31 to 36 Holy damage to all enemy targets within 10 yards and healing all party members within 10 yards for 68 to 77. These effects cause no threat.Requires 10 points in HolyAll ranks read from demo footage.). It does not build: Holy NovaHoly Nova185 Mana | InstantCauses an explosion of holy light around the caster, causing 31 to 36 Holy damage to all enemy targets within 10 yards and healing all party members within 10 yards for 68 to 77. These effects cause no threat.Requires 10 points in HolyAll ranks read from demo footage. and InspirationInspirationYour non-periodic critical heals increase your target's Armor by 8% for 15 sec.Requires 10 points in HolyMax rank not read from footage; showing rank 1 text. sit on row 3 of Holy and the list never puts 10 points in the tree beneath them, so there is no link for it.
The rest of the trees
Litany variant, shown against the Discipline healer. Each cell shows current points and what they become.
Pure instants Holy
PenancePenance100 Mana | Enemy: 36 yd range / Friendly: 40 yd range | Channeled | 12 sec cooldownLaunches a volley of holy light at the target, causing 96 Holy damage to an enemy, or 233 healing to an ally. Instantly and every 1 sec for 2 sec.Requires 20 points in DisciplineAll ranks read from demo footage. into Power InfusionPower Infusion173 Mana | 30 yd range | Instant | 3 min cooldownInfuses the target with power, increasing their spell damage and healing done by 20% for 15 sec.Requires 30 points in Discipline · Requires points in PenanceAll ranks read from demo footage.
Shadow PvP
Leveling