Holy Priest leveling guide
Holy is the group healer of the Priest, and in Outland it is at its best in dungeons. Circle of Healing heals your whole party with an instant spell, Binding Heal at level 64 heals a player and yourself at once, and Prayer of Mending at level 68 jumps from player to player as they take damage. Alone it kills slowly with Smite and Holy Fire, so pick it when you mostly level through dungeons.
Strengths and weaknesses
- Circle of Healing and Prayer of Mending make group healing efficient.
- Spiritual Guidance turns Spirit into healing and damage.
- Groups always look for a healer, so dungeon invitations come fast.
- Slow alone, and your mana runs out quickly in long fights.
Talents by level
At level 60
- In Holy: Improved Renew 3/3, Holy Specialization 5/5, Divine Fury 5/5, Holy Nova, Inspiration 3/3, Improved Healing 3/3 and Searing Light 2/2.
- Spiritual Guidance 5/5, Spiritual Healing 5/5, Holy Concentration 3/3, Empowered Healing 5/5 and Circle of Healing, for 41 points.
- In Discipline: Wand Specialization 5/5, Improved Power Word: Shield 3/3 and Martyrdom 2/2.
Level 61 to 70
- Improved Power Word: Fortitude 1/2, Meditation 3/3 and Inner Focus.
- Mental Agility 5/5, for 20 points in Discipline.
Rotation
One enemy
- Holy Fire from maximum range, then Shadow Word: Pain.
- Power Word: Shield before the enemy reaches you, so Smite is not pushed back.
- Smite until the enemy is low, and Shadow Word: Death from level 62 or your wand to finish.
Dungeon groups
- Renew and Prayer of Mending from level 68 on the tank before the pull.
- Greater Heal with a lower rank on the tank, and Circle of Healing when several players take damage.
- Binding Heal from level 64 when you and another player are hurt at the same time.
Staying alive
- Power Word: Shield and Psychic Scream when enemies turn to you.
- Fade in a group so the enemy goes back to the tank.
- Shadowfiend from level 66 restores mana in a long fight.
Leveling route
| Level | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| 60-62 | Hellfire Peninsula (Honor Hold) | Hellfire Peninsula (Thrallmar) |
| 62-64 | Zangarmarsh (Telredor) | Zangarmarsh (Zabra’jin) |
| 64-65 | Terokkar Forest (Allerian Stronghold) | Terokkar Forest (Stonebreaker Hold) |
| 65-67 | Nagrand (Telaar) | Nagrand (Garadar) |
| 67-68 | Blade’s Edge Mountains (Sylvanaar) | Blade’s Edge Mountains (Thunderlord Stronghold) |
| 68-70 | Netherstorm (Area 52), Shadowmoon Valley (Wildhammer Stronghold) | Netherstorm (Area 52), Shadowmoon Valley (Shadowmoon Village) |
Dungeons worth the detour: Hellfire Ramparts and The Blood Furnace from level 60, The Slave Pens and The Underbog around 62, and Mana-Tombs and Auchenai Crypts from 64.
Stats, weapons and tradeskills
- Healing power first, then Intellect, Spirit and mana regeneration.
- A healing staff, or a healing mace with an off-hand item.
- Enchants: Major Healing on the weapon and the gloves, and Superior Healing on the bracers.
- Tradeskills: Tailoring for the Primal Mooncloth set, with Enchanting to disenchant what you replace.