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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. Awakenx's icon
    1
    Awakenx
    Stormrage (US)
    Night Elf | Oracle | 232 ilvl
    2242
  2. Mazikeen's icon
    2
    Mazikeen
    Stormscale (EU)
    Undead | Oracle | 234 ilvl
    2183
  3. Leonardmccoy's icon
    3
    Leonardmccoy
    Blades Edge (US)
    Undead | Oracle | 231 ilvl
    2138
  4. Nïkkï's icon
    4
    Nïkkï
    Sargeras (US)
    Night Elf | Oracle | 248 ilvl
    2137
  5. Mejibray's icon
    5
    Mejibray
    Sargeras (US)
    Undead | Oracle | 240 ilvl
    2137

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

  • 5% Critical Strike +20
  • 11% Haste +350
  • 19% Mastery +570
  • 15% Versatility +802

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +2
  • 0% Leech +14
  • 4% 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
    • 18
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Hood icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Silk Cover

    • 15
    Galactic Aspirant's Silk Cover icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Silk Guise

    • 7
    Galactic Gladiator's Silk Guise icon

  4. Blind Oath's Winged Crest

    • Set
    • 5
    Blind Oath's Winged Crest icon

  5. Galactic Warmonger's Mask

    • Set
    • 2
    Galactic Warmonger's Mask icon

Neck

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Amulet

    • 34
    Thalassian Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Pendant

    • 8
    Galactic Aspirant's Pendant icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Necklace

    • 5
    Galactic Aspirant's Necklace icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Amulet

    • 2
    Galactic Gladiator's Amulet icon

  5. Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet

    • 1
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Silk Amice

    • 21
    Galactic Gladiator's Silk Amice icon

  2. Blind Oath's Seraphguards

    • Set
    • 9
    Blind Oath's Seraphguards icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Silk Shawl

    • 9
    Galactic Aspirant's Silk Shawl icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Silk Mantle

    • 5
    Galactic Gladiator's Silk Mantle icon

  5. Galactic Aspirant's Silk Mantle

    • 3
    Galactic Aspirant's Silk Mantle icon

Back

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Cape

    • 22
    Galactic Aspirant's Cape icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Greatcloak

    • 9
    Galactic Aspirant's Greatcloak icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Cloak

    • 7
    Galactic Aspirant's Cloak icon

  4. Galactic Warmonger's Cape

    • 4
    Galactic Warmonger's Cape icon

  5. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • Craft
    • 4
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

Chest

  1. Blind Oath's Raiment

    • Set
    • 26
    Blind Oath's Raiment icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Silk Vestments

    • 8
    Galactic Gladiator's Silk Vestments icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Tunic

    • Craft
    • 7
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Tunic icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Silk Robe

    • 5
    Galactic Gladiator's Silk Robe icon

  5. Galactic Aspirant's Silk Robe

    • 4
    Galactic Aspirant's Silk Robe icon

Wrist

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Silk Wristwraps

    • 28
    Galactic Aspirant's Silk Wristwraps icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Silk Bindings

    • 9
    Galactic Aspirant's Silk Bindings icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Bands

    • Craft
    • 9
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Bands icon

  4. Martyr's Bindings

    • 2
    Martyr's Bindings icon

  5. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cuffs

    • 2
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cuffs icon

Hands

  1. Blind Oath's Touch

    • Set
    • 36
    Blind Oath's Touch icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Silk Handwraps

    • 10
    Galactic Gladiator's Silk Handwraps icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Silk Gloves

    • 2
    Galactic Gladiator's Silk Gloves icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Silk Gloves

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Silk Gloves icon

  5. Galactic Aspirant's Silk Handwraps

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Silk Handwraps icon

Waist

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Sash

    • 23
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Sash icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Silk Belt

    • 18
    Galactic Aspirant's Silk Belt icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Silk Cord

    • 5
    Galactic Aspirant's Silk Cord icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Silk Cord

    • 2
    Galactic Gladiator's Silk Cord icon

  5. Arcanoweave Cord

    • Craft
    • 1
    Arcanoweave Cord icon

Legs

  1. Blind Oath's Leggings

    • Set
    • 18
    Blind Oath's Leggings icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Silk Trousers

    • 14
    Galactic Gladiator's Silk Trousers icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Silk Leggings

    • 7
    Galactic Aspirant's Silk Leggings icon

  4. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Leggings

    • 7
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Leggings icon

  5. Galactic Gladiator's Silk Leggings

    • 2
    Galactic Gladiator's Silk Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Silk Footwraps

    • 31
    Galactic Aspirant's Silk Footwraps icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Silk Treads

    • 6
    Galactic Gladiator's Silk Treads icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Treads

    • 6
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Treads icon

  4. Martyr's Slippers

    • 3
    Martyr's Slippers icon

  5. Galactic Warmonger's Slippers

    • Set
    • 2
    Galactic Warmonger's Slippers icon

Rings

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 84
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Signet

    • 11
    Galactic Aspirant's Signet icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Ring

    • 3
    Galactic Aspirant's Ring icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Ring

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Ring icon

  5. Galactic Gladiator's Signet

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 47
    Galactic Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 40
    Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 7
    Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 3
    Galactic Gladiator's Medallion icon

  5. Thalassian Competitor's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 2
    Thalassian Competitor's Insignia of Alacrity icon

Main Hand

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Scepter

    • 21
    Galactic Gladiator's Scepter icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Greatstaff

    • 19
    Galactic Gladiator's Greatstaff icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Staff

    • 8
    Galactic Gladiator's Staff icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Scepter

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Scepter icon

  5. Galactic Aspirant's Staff

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Staff icon

Off Hand

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Tome

    • 21
    Galactic Gladiator's Tome icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Lamp

    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Lamp 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

    • 80
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 11
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  3. Stabilizing Gemstone Bandolier

    • 2
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  4. Sunfire Silk Lining

    • 2
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Leggings icon

  5. Arcanoweave Cord

    • 1
    Arcanoweave Cord 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

    • 15
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed

    • 13
    Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 3
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 14
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle

    • 12
    Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 2
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister

    • 41
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister

    • 3
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister icon

  3. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 1
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

Legs

  1. Arcanoweave Spellthread

    • 37
    Arcanoweave Spellthread icon

  2. Bright Linen Spellthread

    • 3
    Bright Linen Spellthread icon

  3. Bright Linen Spellthread

    • 2
    Bright Linen Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 20
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 2
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 1
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery

    • 23
    Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity

    • 23
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

    • 23
    Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 37
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Tenacity

    • 4
    Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Tenacity icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 3
    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

    • 5
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Versatile Amethyst

    • 59
    Flawless Versatile Amethyst icon

  2. Cognitive Heliotrope

    • 39
    Cognitive Heliotrope icon

  3. Flawless Masterful Lapis

    • 31
    Flawless Masterful Lapis icon

  4. Flawless Quick Lapis

    • 16
    Flawless Quick Lapis icon

  5. Flawless Versatile Amethyst

    • 15
    Flawless Versatile Amethyst 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. Undead

    • 25
    Undead icon

  2. Night Elf

    • 18
    Night Elf icon

  3. Human

    • 2
    Human icon

  4. Gnome

    • 1
    Gnome icon

  5. Pandaren

    • 1
    Pandaren 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.