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Holy Priest 2v2 PvP Guide for Midnight Season 1

Welcome to Murlok’s Holy Priest PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 1.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Holy Priest 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 2v2.

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

Top 2v2 Holy Priests

  1. Yötönyö's icon
    1
    Yötönyö
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Oracle | 243 ilvl
    2563
  2. Selur's icon
    2
    Selur
    Sargeras (US)
    Night Elf | Oracle | 287 ilvl
    2459
  3. Alphazerø's icon
    3
    Alphazerø
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Oracle | 251 ilvl
    2423
  4. Boostedegurl's icon
    4
    Boostedegurl
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Undead | Oracle | 273 ilvl
    2373
  5. Xïâ's icon
    5
    Xïâ
    Hyjal (EU)
    Human | Oracle | 285 ilvl
    2373

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Holy Priest'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

  • 6% Critical Strike +25
  • 13% Haste +410
  • 19% Mastery +608
  • 16% Versatility +844

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +1
  • 0% Leech +14
  • 6% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in 2v2 Arenas. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Holy Priests.

  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 2v2

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 Priests in 2v2 Arenas.

Head

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Hood

    • Craft
    • 17
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Hood icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Silk Guise

    • 14
    Galactic Gladiator's Silk Guise icon

  3. Blind Oath's Winged Crest

    • Set
    • 11
    Blind Oath's Winged Crest icon

  4. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Goggles

    • 8
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Goggles icon

Neck

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Amulet

    • 42
    Thalassian Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Amulet

    • 5
    Galactic Gladiator's Amulet icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Necklace

    • 2
    Galactic Gladiator's Necklace icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Pendant

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Pendant icon

Shoulders

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Silk Amice

    • 23
    Galactic Gladiator's Silk Amice icon

  2. Blind Oath's Seraphguards

    • Set
    • 11
    Blind Oath's Seraphguards icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Shoulderpads

    • 10
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Shoulderpads icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Silk Mantle

    • 6
    Galactic Gladiator's Silk Mantle icon

Back

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Shawl

    • 27
    Galactic Gladiator's Shawl icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • 12
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Drape

    • 10
    Galactic Gladiator's Drape icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Cape

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Cape icon

Chest

  1. Blind Oath's Raiment

    • Set
    • 30
    Blind Oath's Raiment icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Silk Vestments

    • 11
    Galactic Gladiator's Silk Vestments icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Tunic

    • 7
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Tunic icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Silk Robe

    • 2
    Galactic Gladiator's Silk Robe icon

Wrist

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Bands

    • 24
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Bands icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Silk Armbands

    • 20
    Galactic Gladiator's Silk Armbands icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cuffs

    • 5
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cuffs icon

  4. Martyr's Bindings

    • 1
    Martyr's Bindings icon

Hands

  1. Blind Oath's Touch

    • Set
    • 32
    Blind Oath's Touch icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Silk Handwraps

    • 13
    Galactic Gladiator's Silk Handwraps icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Silk Gloves

    • 4
    Galactic Gladiator's Silk Gloves icon

  4. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Gloves

    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Sash

    • 33
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Sash icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Silk Cord

    • 16
    Galactic Gladiator's Silk Cord icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Silk Belt

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Silk Belt icon

Legs

  1. Blind Oath's Leggings

    • Set
    • 26
    Blind Oath's Leggings icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Silk Trousers

    • 14
    Galactic Gladiator's Silk Trousers icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Leggings

    • 7
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Leggings icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Silk Leggings

    • 3
    Galactic Gladiator's Silk Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Silk Treads

    • 27
    Galactic Gladiator's Silk Treads icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Treads

    • 15
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Treads icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Tip-Toes

    • 6
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Tip-Toes icon

  4. Blind Oath's Slippers

    • 1
    Blind Oath's Slippers icon

  5. Martyr's Slippers

    • 1
    Martyr's Slippers icon

Rings

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Signet

    • 91
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Signet

    • 6
    Galactic Gladiator's Signet icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Ring

    • 2
    Galactic Gladiator's Ring icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Signet

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 49
    Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 48
    Galactic Gladiator's Medallion icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 2
    Galactic Aspirant's Medallion icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

Main Hand

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Scepter

    • 24
    Galactic Gladiator's Scepter icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Greatstaff

    • 18
    Galactic Gladiator's Greatstaff icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Staff

    • 7
    Galactic Gladiator's Staff icon

  4. Thalassian Competitor's Staff

    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Staff icon

Off Hand

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Tome

    • 24
    Galactic Gladiator's Tome 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 Priests.

  1. Blessed Pango Charm

    • 74
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 14
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Bands icon

  3. Prismatic Focusing Iris

    • 4
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  4. Devouring Banding

    • 2
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Bands icon

  5. Sunfire Silk Lining

    • 2
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Hood 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 Priest gear in 2v2 Arenas during Midnight Season 1.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed

    • 31
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed

    • 5
    Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 5
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 31
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle

    • 10
    Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 2
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister

    • 47
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 1
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

Legs

  1. Arcanoweave Spellthread

    • 45
    Arcanoweave Spellthread icon

  2. Sunfire Silk Spellthread

    • 2
    Sunfire Silk Spellthread icon

  3. Arcanoweave Spellthread

    • 1
    Arcanoweave Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 36
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 3
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

    • 35
    Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity

    • 18
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Thalassian Haste

    • 15
    Enchant Ring - Thalassian Haste icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 42
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Tenacity

    • 5
    Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Tenacity icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 2
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery 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 Priests in 2v2 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 1
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

  2. Insightful Blasphemite

    • 1
    Insightful Blasphemite icon

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Versatile Amethyst

    • 101
    Flawless Versatile Amethyst icon

  2. Flawless Masterful Lapis

    • 53
    Flawless Masterful Lapis icon

  3. Cognitive Heliotrope

    • 44
    Cognitive Heliotrope icon

  4. Flawless Versatile Peridot

    • 22
    Flawless Versatile Peridot icon

  5. Flawless Quick Lapis

    • 14
    Flawless Quick Lapis icon

Most Played Races for Holy Priest 2v2

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 2v2 Arenas.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Holy Priest Healer players in Midnight Season 1.

  1. Night Elf

    • 22
    Night Elf icon

  2. Undead

    • 16
    Undead icon

  3. Human

    • 4
    Human icon

  4. Void Elf

    • 3
    Void Elf icon

  5. Mag'har Orc

    • 1
    Mag'har Orc icon

Holy Priest Guide FAQ

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

How is this 2v2 PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Holy Priests in 2v2 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 Season 1 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.