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Holy Paladin 3v3 PvP Guide for Midnight Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok’s Holy Paladin PvP guide for 3v3 Arenas in World of Warcraft: Midnight Pre-Patch.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Holy Paladin Healers across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the optimal stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, gems, and races used in Patch 12.0 competitive 3v3.

Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.

Top 3v3 Holy Paladins

  1. Montageq's icon
    1
    Montageq
    Illidan (US)
    Human | Lightsmith | 124 ilvl
    3204
  2. Montage's icon
    2
    Montage
    Illidan (US)
    Human | Lightsmith | 120 ilvl
    3192
  3. Montagehpal's icon
    3
    Montagehpal
    Illidan (US)
    Human | Lightsmith | 125 ilvl
    3175
  4. Toonahz's icon
    4
    Toonahz
    Area 52 (US)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 124 ilvl
    3149
  5. Dizl's icon
    5
    Dizl
    Duskwood (US)
    Human | Lightsmith | 124 ilvl
    3146

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Holy Paladin's Healer performance, appearing on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.

They have diminishing returns after reaching +20% from gear, so proper balance ensures the best results.

Optimal Secondary Stats

  • 11% Critical Strike +25
  • 7% Haste +79
  • 66% Mastery +398
  • 25% Versatility +363

Stat priority

  1. Mastery
  2. Versatility
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike

Additional Minor Stats

  • 1% Avoidance +12
  • 2% Leech +28
  • 11% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in 3v3 Arenas. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Holy Paladins.

  1. Most used talents, strongly recommended!
  2. Frequently used talents, offer flexibility or suit personal preference.
  3. Rarely used talents, usually chosen to unlock deeper rows in the tree.

Best-in-Slot Gear for 3v3

Gear provides core stat bonuses and typically comes from the Great Vault, crafted items, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.

These items are most frequently used by top-ranked Holy Paladins in 3v3 Arenas.

Head

  1. Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 26
    Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Helm

    • 20
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Helm icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Goggles

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Plate Goggles icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Helm

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Plate Helm icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 45
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Chargers of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 25
    Chargers of the Lucent Battalion icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons

    • 22
    Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Spaulders

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Spaulders icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 50
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chestplate

    • 36
    Astral Gladiator's Chestplate icon

  2. Cuirass of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 6
    Cuirass of the Lucent Battalion icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Breastplate

    • Craft
    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Plate Breastplate icon

  4. Everforged Breastplate

    • 3
    Everforged Breastplate icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Chestguard

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chestguard icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Plate Wristguards

    • 30
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers

    • 8
    Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards

    • 7
    Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Bracers

    • 4
    Astral Warmonger's Bracers icon

  5. Void-Scarred Captain's Vambraces

    • 1
    Void-Scarred Captain's Vambraces icon

Hands

  1. Astral Gladiator's Plate Handguards

    • 24
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Handguards icon

  2. Protectors of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 23
    Protectors of the Lucent Battalion icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Gauntlets

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Plate Gauntlets icon

Waist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Plate Girdle

    • 36
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard

    • 9
    Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon

  3. Everforged Greatbelt

    • 3
    Everforged Greatbelt icon

  4. Durable Information Securing Container

    • 1
    Durable Information Securing Container icon

  5. Seal of the Lucent Battalion

    • 1
    Seal of the Lucent Battalion icon

Legs

  1. Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 25
    Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Tasses

    • 20
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Tasses icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Greaves

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Plate Greaves icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons

    • 33
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Warboots

    • 8
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Warboots icon

  3. Stompers of the Lucent Battalion

    • 5
    Stompers of the Lucent Battalion icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Sabatons

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Sabatons icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Plate Stompers

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Stompers icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 99
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 49
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 48
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Emblem

    • Set
    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Emblem icon

  4. Incorporeal Essence-Gorger

    • 1
    Incorporeal Essence-Gorger icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Scepter

    • 49
    Astral Gladiator's Scepter icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Sword

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Sword icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Bulwark

    • 48
    Astral Gladiator's Bulwark icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Shield

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Shield icon

  3. Bulwark of the Great Dark

    • 1
    Bulwark of the Great Dark icon

Embellishments

Embellishments add special effects to crafted gear. Only two can be equipped, so selection is important.

The following embellishments are the most commonly used by high-rated Holy Paladins.

  1. Energy Redistribution Beacon

    • 100
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

Enchantments

Enchantments enhance gear with additional stats or special procs. Most are crafted by Enchanters, leg enchants come from Leatherworkers, and some slot-specific options appear through seasonal content.

These are the top enchantments for Holy Paladin gear in 3v3 Arenas during Midnight Pre-Patch.

Neck

  1. Enchant Neck - Mark of the Trained Soldier

    • 2
    Enchant Neck - Mark of the Trained Soldier icon

Shoulders

  1. Greater Crane Wing Inscription

    • 1
    Greater Crane Wing Inscription icon

  2. Greater Inscription of Vicious Intellect

    • 1
    Greater Inscription of Vicious Intellect icon

Back

  1. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 21
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  2. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 20
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  3. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 5
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

Chest

  1. Council's Intellect

    • 49
    Council's Intellect icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 1
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +43 Leech

    • 20
    +43 Leech icon

  2. +66 Speed

    • 20
    +66 Speed icon

  3. +72 Avoidance

    • 6
    +72 Avoidance icon

Legs

  1. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 48
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

  2. Sunset Spellthread

    • 1
    Sunset Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 37
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 11
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery

    • 62
    Cursed Mastery icon

  2. +21 Mastery

    • 31
    +21 Mastery icon

  3. +21 Versatility

    • 6
    +21 Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Stonebound Artistry

    • 44
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  2. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 3
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

  3. Authority of Fiery Resolve

    • 1
    Authority of Fiery Resolve icon

Gems

Gems provide focused secondary stat bonuses to help fine‑tune builds. They are crafted by Jewelcrafters and socketed into gear.

Sockets can be added to Necklaces and Rings with the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear through seasonal vendor items.

These are the most popular gems among top‑rated Holy Paladins in 3v3 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 31
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

  2. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 10
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  3. Insightful Blasphemite

    • 8
    Insightful Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 33
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 15
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  3. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 2
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 244
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Sapphire

    • 58
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  3. Versatile Emerald

    • 16
    Versatile Emerald icon

  4. Quick Onyx

    • 8
    Quick Onyx icon

  5. Deadly Onyx

    • 6
    Deadly Onyx icon

Tinker

    • 10

  2. Tinker: Plane Displacer

    • 2
    Tinker: Plane Displacer icon

  3. Tinker: Plane Displacer

    • 1
    Tinker: Plane Displacer icon

Durable Information Securing Container

Durable Information Securing Container is a powerful belt introduced in Patch 11.1.7, obtained from Overcharged Delves. It features a unique effect that enhances character builds and can significantly impact performance in competitive content.

  1. Charged Bolts

    • 1
    Charged Bolts icon

Most Played Races for Holy Paladin 3v3

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 3v3 Arenas.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Holy Paladin Healer players in Midnight Pre-Patch.

  1. Human

    • 37
    Human icon

  2. Draenei

    • 3
    Draenei icon

  3. Dwarf

    • 3
    Dwarf icon

  4. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 2
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  5. Tauren

    • 2
    Tauren icon

Holy Paladin Guide FAQ

Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.

How is this 3v3 PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Holy Paladins in 3v3 Arenas using Blizzard’s Battle.net API .

How often is the information updated?

Data updates every 8 hours.

Why is this guide valuable?

The guide provides real-time build insights, showing exactly what high-ranking players are currently using, helping you make informed decisions for your character.

Is this guide current?

Yes. The guide always reflects the latest information for Midnight Pre-Patch and Patch 12.0.

Is this guide suitable for beginners?

Yes. Beginners can easily identify current trends and optimal setups. However, it does not provide gameplay tutorials.

Why isn’t my character listed in the top rankings?

Reasons may include inactivity, falling below the minimum rating threshold, frequent spec changes, or gear not optimized for PvP.