WoW Forever Holy Priest Guide
HealerCaster
Healer
Caster4 new, 1 changed and 3 removed talents since Classic; the 31-point talent is new: Prayer of Mending.
Gives you a 23% chance to avoid interruption caused by damage while casting any spell.
Gives you a 70% chance to avoid interruption caused by damage while casting any spell.
Increases the amount healed by your Renew spell by 5%.
Increases the amount healed by your Renew spell by 15%.
3/3
Increases the critical effect chance of your Holy spells by 1%.
Increases the critical effect chance of your Holy spells by 5%.
2/5
Reduces all spell damage taken by 2%.
Reduces all spell damage taken by 10%.
Reduces the casting time of your Smite, Holy Fire, Heal, and Greater Heal spells by 0.1 sec.
Reduces the casting time of your Smite, Holy Fire, Heal, and Greater Heal spells by 0.5 sec.
4/5
Causes an explosion of holy light around the caster, causing 26 to 30 Holy damage to all enemy targets within 10 yards and healing all party members within 10 yards for 50 to 57. These effects cause no threat. level 60 reference
After being struck by a melee or ranged critical hit, or suffering more than 30% of your maximum Health from a single attack, heal 8% of the damage taken over 6 sec. Refreshing this effect carries over any remaining healing.
After being struck by a melee or ranged critical hit, or suffering more than 30% of your maximum Health from a single attack, heal 25% of the damage taken over 6 sec. Refreshing this effect carries over any remaining healing.
Your non-periodic critical heals increase your target's Armor by 8% for 15 sec.
Your non-periodic critical heals increase your target's Armor by 25% for 15 sec.
Increases the range of your Smite and Holy Fire spells and the radius of your Prayer of Healing and Holy Nova spells by 10%.
Increases the range of your Smite and Holy Fire spells and the radius of your Prayer of Healing and Holy Nova spells by 20%.
Reduces the Mana cost of your Lesser Heal, Heal, Greater Heal, Penance, and Prayer of Mending spells by 5%.
Reduces the Mana cost of your Lesser Heal, Heal, Greater Heal, Penance, and Prayer of Mending spells by 15%.
Increases your Holy damage done by 2%, and gives a 5% chance each time your Holy Fire spell deals periodic damage for your next Holy Nova to cost no Mana.
Increases your Holy damage done by 5%, and gives a 10% chance each time your Holy Fire spell deals periodic damage for your next Holy Nova to cost no Mana.
Heals a friendly target and the caster for 235 to 286. Low threat. level 60 reference
When 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.
When you cast a healing spell, gain Mana equal to 10% of the base cost of the spell if your previous heal was a different spell.
Upon death, the priest becomes the Spirit of Redemption for 15 sec. The Spirit of Redemption cannot move, attack, be attacked or targeted by any spells or effects. While in this form the priest can cast any healing spell free of cost. When the effect ends, the priest dies.
Increases your spell healing by up to 5% of your total Spirit and your spell damage by up to 1% of your total Spirit.
Increases your spell healing by up to 25% of your total Spirit and your spell damage by up to 8% of your total Spirit.
Increases the amount healed by your spells by 3%.
Increases the amount healed by your spells by 10%.
Places a spell on the target that heals them for 172 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. level 60 reference
“Holy Priest” means most of your 51 talent points go into Holy. Forever keeps Classic’s three open trees, so you can mix them.
Community build
Holy healing
Discipline 2Holy 9
Talents it takes
- Wand SpecializationWand SpecializationDiscipline · tier 1 · max rank 2
Increases your damage with Wands by 13%.
Increases your damage with Wands by 25%.
2/2 - Improved RenewImproved RenewHoly · tier 1 · max rank 3
Increases the amount healed by your Renew spell by 5%.
Increases the amount healed by your Renew spell by 15%.
3/3 - Holy SpecializationHoly SpecializationHoly · tier 1 · max rank 5
Increases the critical effect chance of your Holy spells by 1%.
Increases the critical effect chance of your Holy spells by 5%.
2/5 - Divine FuryDivine FuryHoly · tier 2 · max rank 5
Reduces the casting time of your Smite, Holy Fire, Heal, and Greater Heal spells by 0.1 sec.
Reduces the casting time of your Smite, Holy Fire, Heal, and Greater Heal spells by 0.5 sec.
4/5
Picked in this order: Wand Specialization, Improved Renew, Holy Specialization for Holy crit, then Divine Fury for faster Smite and Heal casts. It heals dungeons and still levels with wand and Smite.
Posted by Spanklord on Wowhead, .
31-point talent · level 40
Prayer of MendingPlaces a spell on the target that heals them for 172 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. level 60 reference
Key abilities
- RenewRank 1 · level 8Cost 30 ManaCast time instant
Heals the target of 45 damage over 15 sec.
8 - Flash HealRank 1 · level 20Cost 125 ManaCast time 1.5 sec
Heals a friendly target for 174 to 214.
20 - Prayer of HealingRank 1 · level 30Cost 410 ManaCast time 3 sec
A powerful prayer that heals the target and their party for 172 to 184. Party members must be within 40 yards of target.
30 - LightwellRank 1 · level 40Cost 225 ManaCast time 1.5 secCooldown 10 min
Creates a holy Lightwell near the priest. Members of your raid or party can click the Lightwell to restore 800 health over 10 sec. Being attacked cancels the effect. Lightwell lasts for 3 min or 5 charges.
40 - Greater HealRank 1 · level 40Cost 370 ManaCast time 3 sec
A slow casting spell that heals a single target for 794 to 894.
40
Builds are transcribed point by point from their public posts and checked against the beta client’s trees.
Leveling a Holy Priest: 1 to 60
When each tier opens with every point in Holy, when the build takes its talents and when the trainer teaches the key abilities.
Levels 1–9
- 8RenewRenewRank 1 · level 8Cost 30 ManaCast time instant
Heals the target of 45 damage over 15 sec.
- 8
Levels 10–19
- 10First talent point
- 12Improved RenewImproved RenewHoly · tier 1 · max rank 3
Increases the amount healed by your Renew spell by 5%.
Increases the amount healed by your Renew spell by 15%.
- 15Tier 2 opensHoly SpecializationHoly SpecializationHoly · tier 1 · max rank 5
Increases the critical effect chance of your Holy spells by 1%.
Increases the critical effect chance of your Holy spells by 5%.
- 17Divine FuryDivine FuryHoly · tier 2 · max rank 5
Reduces the casting time of your Smite, Holy Fire, Heal, and Greater Heal spells by 0.1 sec.
Reduces the casting time of your Smite, Holy Fire, Heal, and Greater Heal spells by 0.5 sec.
- 10
Levels 20–29
- 20Tier 3 opensFlash HealFlash HealRank 1 · level 20Cost 125 ManaCast time 1.5 sec
Heals a friendly target for 174 to 214.
- 25Tier 4 opens
- 20
Levels 30–39
- 30Tier 5 opensPrayer of HealingPrayer of HealingRank 1 · level 30Cost 410 ManaCast time 3 sec
A powerful prayer that heals the target and their party for 172 to 184. Party members must be within 40 yards of target.
- 35Tier 6 opens
- 30
Levels 40–49
- 4031-point talentPrayer of MendingPrayer of MendingHoly · tier 7 · max rank 1★ New in Forever
Places a spell on the target that heals them for 172 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. level 60 reference
LightwellLightwellRank 1 · level 40Cost 225 ManaCast time 1.5 secCooldown 10 minCreates a holy Lightwell near the priest. Members of your raid or party can click the Lightwell to restore 800 health over 10 sec. Being attacked cancels the effect. Lightwell lasts for 3 min or 5 charges.
Greater HealGreater HealRank 1 · level 40Cost 370 ManaCast time 3 secA slow casting spell that heals a single target for 794 to 894.
- 40
Levels 50–60
- 60All 51 points spent
- 60
Key Holy Priest abilities
Trainer abilities a Holy Priest leans on, with the level they’re taught and what the beta client changed.
- RenewRenewRank 1 · level 8Cost 30 ManaCast time instant
Heals the target of 45 damage over 15 sec.
- Flash HealFlash HealRank 1 · level 20Cost 125 ManaCast time 1.5 sec
Heals a friendly target for 174 to 214.
- Prayer of HealingPrayer of HealingRank 1 · level 30Cost 410 ManaCast time 3 sec
A powerful prayer that heals the target and their party for 172 to 184. Party members must be within 40 yards of target.
- LightwellLightwellRank 1 · level 40Cost 225 ManaCast time 1.5 secCooldown 10 min
Creates a holy Lightwell near the priest. Members of your raid or party can click the Lightwell to restore 800 health over 10 sec. Being attacked cancels the effect. Lightwell lasts for 3 min or 5 charges.
- Greater HealGreater HealRank 1 · level 40Cost 370 ManaCast time 3 sec
A slow casting spell that heals a single target for 794 to 894.
Holy Priest weapons by level
The top Caster pick in each band of ten levels, from quests, dungeons, vendors and crafting.
Levels 1–10
Nothing in this band
Levels 11–20
- Advisor's Gnarled StaffAdvisor's Gnarled StaffItem Level 23Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff45 - 69 DamageSpeed 2.90(19.7 damage per second)+8 Stamina+4 IntellectRestores 3 mana per 5 sec.Requires Level 18Vendor The Barrens
Changed in Forever. Classic Era: +8 Stamina · +4 Intellect
- Advisor's Gnarled Staff
Levels 21–30
- Glimmering StaffCrafted EnchantingGlimmering StaffItem Level 30Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff43 - 65 DamageSpeed 2.20(24.5 damage per second)+11 Stamina+11 IntellectRequires Level 25
- Glimmering Staff
Levels 31–40
- Advisor's Gnarled StaffAdvisor's Gnarled StaffItem Level 43Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff88 - 133 DamageSpeed 2.90(38.1 damage per second)+14 Stamina+9 IntellectRestores 6 mana per 5 sec.Requires Level 38Vendor The Barrens
Changed in Forever. Classic Era: +14 Stamina · +9 Intellect
- Advisor's Gnarled Staff
Levels 41–50
- Radiant StaffCrafted EnchantingRadiant StaffItem Level 50Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff83 - 125 DamageSpeed 2.40(43.3 damage per second)+19 Stamina+19 IntellectRequires Level 45
- Radiant Staff
Levels 51–60
- Atiesh, Greatstaff of the GuardianAtiesh, Greatstaff of the GuardianItem Level 90Binds when picked upTwo-HandStaff225 - 338 DamageSpeed 2.90(97.1 damage per second)+28 Stamina+28 Intellect+27 Spirit+180 Spell Healing+120 Spell PowerRequires Level 60Equip: Increases healing done by magical spells and effects of all party members within 30 yards by up to 62.Use: Creates a portal, teleporting group members that use it to Karazhan.Quest Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian · Tanaris · lv 60
Changed in Forever. Classic Era: +28 Stamina · +28 Intellect · +27 Spirit
- Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian
Races for a Holy Priest
Racials that work with Holy talents, and why.
- HumanAllianceHumanAlliance
Divine Grace, the Human Priest spell; The Human Spirit adds 5% Spirit.
- The Human SpiritThe Human Spirit
+5% Spirit
Works with Spiritual GuidanceSpiritual GuidanceHoly · tier 5 · max rank 5Increases your spell healing by up to 5% of your total Spirit and your spell damage by up to 1% of your total Spirit.
Increases your spell healing by up to 25% of your total Spirit and your spell damage by up to 8% of your total Spirit.
more Spirit is more healing through Spiritual Guidance and a bigger Spirit Tap after kills.
- The Human Spirit
- DwarfAllianceDwarfAlliance
Chastise and Desperate Prayer; with a mace, Mace Specialization crit applies to spells.
- Mace SpecializationMace Specialization
+1% critical strike chance with all spells and abilities while a mace is equipped
Works with InspirationInspirationHoly · tier 3 · max rank 3Your non-periodic critical heals increase your target's Armor by 8% for 15 sec.
Your non-periodic critical heals increase your target's Armor by 25% for 15 sec.
crit heals trigger Divine Aegis’ shield and Inspiration’s armor bonus.
- Mace Specialization
Holy in Forever vs Classic
17 talents in Forever, 16 in Classic.
New 4
- Twilight FocusTwilight FocusHoly · tier 1 · max rank 3★ New in Forever
Gives you a 23% chance to avoid interruption caused by damage while casting any spell.
Gives you a 70% chance to avoid interruption caused by damage while casting any spell.
- Binding HealBinding HealHoly · tier 4 · max rank 1★ New in Forever
Heals a friendly target and the caster for 235 to 286. Low threat. level 60 reference
- Litany of LightLitany of LightHoly · tier 5 · max rank 2★ New in Forever
When 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.
When you cast a healing spell, gain Mana equal to 10% of the base cost of the spell if your previous heal was a different spell.
- Prayer of MendingPrayer of MendingHoly · tier 7 · max rank 1★ New in Forever
Places a spell on the target that heals them for 172 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. level 60 reference
Changed 1
- Spiritual HealingSpiritual HealingHoly · tier 6 · max rank 3
Increases the amount healed by your spells by 3%.
Increases the amount healed by your spells by 10%.
Max rank 5 → 3
Removed 3
- Healing FocusHealing FocusClassic tier 1 · max rank 2
Not a talent in the Forever beta client.
Classic tier 1 · max rank 2 - Improved Prayer of HealingImproved Prayer of HealingClassic tier 5 · max rank 2
Not a talent in the Forever beta client.
Classic tier 5 · max rank 2 - LightwellLightwellClassic tier 7 · max rank 1
Not a talent in the Forever beta client.
Classic tier 7 · max rank 1
Still unconfirmed
- Talents, trainer levels and weapons are read from the Forever beta client and can change before launch.
- The community builds so far are for level 20; none covers level 60 yet.