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Archon Holy Priest Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Season 1

Welcome to Murlok’s Archon Holy Priest PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 1.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Archon 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 M+.

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

Top Mythic+ Archon Holy Priests

  1. Häññâh's icon
    1
    Häññâh
    Sargeras (US)
    Night Elf | Archon | 290 ilvl
    3926
  2. Luvalot's icon
    2
    Luvalot
    Arthas (US)
    Night Elf | Archon | 289 ilvl
    3908
  3. Wingypiglet's icon
    3
    Wingypiglet
    Ysondre (EU)
    Dwarf | Archon | 291 ilvl
    3894
  4. Нэннекэ's icon
    4
    Нэннекэ
    Gordunni (EU)
    Night Elf | Archon | 289 ilvl
    3870
  5. Nax's icon
    5
    Nax
    Tichondrius (US)
    Night Elf | Archon | 290 ilvl
    3869

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

  • 25% Critical Strike +910
  • 19% Haste +690
  • 17% Mastery +481
  • 7% Versatility +355

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 3% Avoidance +98
  • 5% Leech +206
  • 3% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Mythic+ Dungeons. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Archon 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 Mythic+

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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Head

  1. Blind Oath's Winged Crest

    • Set
    • 39
    Blind Oath's Winged Crest icon

  2. Brambledawn Halo

    • 1
    Brambledawn Halo icon

  3. Visage of Unseen Truths

    • 1
    Visage of Unseen Truths icon

Neck

  1. Barbed Ymirheim Choker

    • 12
    Barbed Ymirheim Choker icon

  2. Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet

    • 10
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet icon

  3. Ribbon of Coiled Malice

    • 7
    Ribbon of Coiled Malice icon

  4. Necklace of the Twisting Void

    • 4
    Necklace of the Twisting Void icon

  5. Pendant of Aching Grief

    • 3
    Pendant of Aching Grief icon

Shoulders

  1. Blind Oath's Seraphguards

    • Set
    • 41
    Blind Oath's Seraphguards icon

Back

  1. Blind Oath's Shroud

    • 12
    Blind Oath's Shroud icon

  2. Adherent's Silken Shroud

    • 10
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

  3. Imperator's Banner

    • 5
    Imperator's Banner icon

  4. Defiant Defender's Drape

    • 4
    Defiant Defender's Drape icon

  5. Shroud of the Soulhunter

    • 3
    Shroud of the Soulhunter icon

Chest

  1. Blind Oath's Raiment

    • Set
    • 25
    Blind Oath's Raiment icon

  2. Palebone Robes

    • 4
    Palebone Robes icon

  3. Despotic Raiment

    • 3
    Despotic Raiment icon

  4. Voidbender Robe

    • Set
    • 3
    Voidbender Robe icon

  5. Wraps of Umbral Descent

    • 3
    Wraps of Umbral Descent icon

Wrist

  1. Blind Oath's Wraps

    • 15
    Blind Oath's Wraps icon

  2. Martyr's Bindings

    • Craft
    • 13
    Martyr's Bindings icon

  3. Voracious Wristwraps

    • 4
    Voracious Wristwraps icon

  4. Bracers of Blazing Light

    • 2
    Bracers of Blazing Light icon

  5. Entropic Wristwraps

    • 2
    Entropic Wristwraps icon

Hands

  1. Blind Oath's Touch

    • Set
    • 35
    Blind Oath's Touch icon

  2. Fractured Fingerguards

    • 2
    Fractured Fingerguards icon

  3. Martyr's Gloves

    • Craft
    • 2
    Martyr's Gloves icon

  4. Handwraps of the Ascended

    • 1
    Handwraps of the Ascended icon

  5. Vilehex Bonds

    • 1
    Vilehex Bonds icon

Waist

  1. Arcanoweave Cord

    • Craft
    • 19
    Arcanoweave Cord icon

  2. Endless March Waistwrap

    • 5
    Endless March Waistwrap icon

  3. Braid of Salt and Fire

    • 4
    Braid of Salt and Fire icon

  4. Martyr's Waistwrap

    • Craft
    • 4
    Martyr's Waistwrap icon

  5. Infernal Greatlock Girdle

    • 3
    Infernal Greatlock Girdle icon

Legs

  1. Blind Oath's Leggings

    • Set
    • 35
    Blind Oath's Leggings icon

  2. Leggings of the Devouring Advance

    • 3
    Leggings of the Devouring Advance icon

  3. Martyr's Leggings

    • Craft
    • 2
    Martyr's Leggings icon

  4. Leyline Leggings

    • 1
    Leyline Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Dream-Scorched Striders

    • 12
    Dream-Scorched Striders icon

  2. Ice-Steeped Sandals

    • 8
    Ice-Steeped Sandals icon

  3. Nightprey Stalkers

    • 8
    Nightprey Stalkers icon

  4. Martyr's Slippers

    • Craft
    • 5
    Martyr's Slippers icon

  5. Slippers of Growing Despair

    • 4
    Slippers of Growing Despair icon

Rings

  1. Eredath Seal of Nobility

    • Set
    • 14
    Eredath Seal of Nobility icon

  2. Signet of the Starved Beast

    • 14
    Signet of the Starved Beast icon

  3. Platinum Star Band

    • 11
    Platinum Star Band icon

  4. Band of the Triumvirate

    • Set
    • 10
    Band of the Triumvirate icon

  5. Purloined Wedding Ring

    • 8
    Purloined Wedding Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Litany of Lightblind Wrath

    • 26
    Litany of Lightblind Wrath icon

  2. Gaze of the Alnseer

    • 22
    Gaze of the Alnseer icon

  3. Heart of Wind

    • 12
    Heart of Wind icon

  4. Locus-Walker's Ribbon

    • 7
    Locus-Walker's Ribbon icon

  5. Emberwing Feather

    • 6
    Emberwing Feather icon

Main Hand

  1. Aln'hara Cane

    • Craft
    • 13
    Aln'hara Cane icon

  2. Weight of Command

    • 11
    Weight of Command icon

  3. Umbral Spire of Zuraal

    • 8
    Umbral Spire of Zuraal icon

  4. Surgeon's Needle

    • 3
    Surgeon's Needle icon

  5. Corespark Multitool

    • 2
    Corespark Multitool icon

Off Hand

  1. Aln'hara Lantern

    • Craft
    • 10
    Aln'hara Lantern icon

  2. Grimoire of the Eternal Light

    • 2
    Grimoire of the Eternal Light icon

  3. Nezhar's Netherclaw

    • 1
    Nezhar's Netherclaw icon

  4. Tome of Alnscorned Regret

    • 1
    Tome of Alnscorned Regret icon

  5. Vexamus' Expulsion Rod

    • 1
    Vexamus' Expulsion Rod 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. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 27
    Martyr's Bindings icon

  2. Hunt

    • 23
    Aln'hara Cane icon

  3. Arcanoweave Cord

    • 19
    Arcanoweave Cord icon

  4. Signet Of Azerothian Blessings

    • 2
    Signet of Azerothian Blessings icon

  5. Stabilizing Gemstone Bandolier

    • 2
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet 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 Mythic+ Dungeons during Midnight Season 1.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 26
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance

    • 6
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed

    • 3
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 29
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace

    • 8
    Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Nature's Grace

    • 3
    Enchant Shoulders - Nature's Grace icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister

    • 22
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 19
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

Hands

  1. Heavy Knothide Armor Kit

    • 5
    Heavy Knothide Armor Kit icon

  2. Enchant Gloves - Zandalari Crafting

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Zandalari Crafting icon

Legs

  1. Arcanoweave Spellthread

    • 27
    Arcanoweave Spellthread icon

  2. Sunfire Silk Spellthread

    • 13
    Sunfire Silk Spellthread icon

  3. Bright Linen Spellthread

    • 1
    Bright Linen Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 29
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 7
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 3
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury

    • 31
    Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

    • 24
    Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Nature's Wrath

    • 8
    Enchant Ring - Nature's Wrath icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 41
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei 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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Versatile Garnet

    • 33
    Flawless Versatile Garnet icon

  2. Flawless Masterful Garnet

    • 27
    Flawless Masterful Garnet icon

  3. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 27
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

  4. Flawless Deadly Lapis

    • 14
    Flawless Deadly Lapis icon

  5. Flawless Deadly Amethyst

    • 11
    Flawless Deadly Amethyst icon

Most Played Races for Holy Priest M+

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvE, giving a competitive edge in Mythic+ Dungeons.

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

  1. Night Elf

    • 13
    Night Elf icon

  2. Blood Elf

    • 8
    Blood Elf icon

  3. Void Elf

    • 5
    Void Elf icon

  4. Dracthyr

    • 5
    Dracthyr icon

  5. Undead

    • 3
    Undead icon

Archon 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 Mythic+ PvE guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Archon Holy Priests in Mythic+ Dungeons 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 PvE.