Holy PaladinHoly PaladinUS

PvP spec overview · representation, win rates and top players from the current ladder snapshot

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Meta by bracket

BracketPop %Win %
2v2 Arena4.0%55.5%
3v3 Arena3.7%54.9%
Solo Shuffle3.1%51.0%
Battleground Blitz3.7%48.3%
Rated BG1.2%52.5%

Spec statistics

Statistics based on 500 players · 1855–3283

Best buildBased on the top 99 players by rating (2833–3283)We analysed the strongest players of this bracket — their talents, stats, gear, gems and enchants — and put together a set you can copy.What the strongest players run. Observational data, not a promise of rating.Show the build

Race

  • HumanHuman68%×1.22
  • Dark Iron DwarfDark Iron Dwarf9%
  • Blood ElfBlood Elf9%×0.59
  • DwarfDwarf5%

Faction

  • Alliance86%
  • Horde14%

Stat priority

  • Versatility
  • Mastery
  • Haste
  • Critical Strike

Honor talents

  • Divine VisionDivine Vision
  • Blessing of SpellwardingBlessing of Spellwarding
  • Spreading the WordSpreading the Word

Core — taken by almost everyone

  • Holy Aegis
  • Blessing of Sacrifice
  • Unbreakable Spirit
  • Seal of Might
  • Sanctified Plates
  • Fist of Justice
  • Holy Shock
  • Light of Dawn
  • Aura Mastery
  • Beacon of the Lightbringer
  • Infusion of Light
  • Commanding Light
  • Extrication
  • Light's Conviction
  • Beacon of the Savior
  • Solidarity
  • Valiance
  • Blessing of the Forge
  • Laying Down Arms
  • Shared Resolve
  • Reflection of Radiance
  • Masterwork
  • Hammer and Anvil
  • Resounding Strike
  • Improved Cleanse
  • Blinding Light
  • Awestruck
  • Light's Protection
  • Hammer of Wrath
  • Cavalier
  • Moment of Compassion
  • Divine Revelations
  • Inflorescence of the Sunwell
  • Greater Judgment
  • Beacon of Faith
  • Saved by the Light
  • Blessing of Dusk
  • Sanctified Wrath
  • Righteous Judgment
  • Rite of Sanctification
  • Consecrated Ground
  • Reclamation
  • Divine Inspiration
  • Light's Revocation
  • Empyreal Ward
  • Sacrifice of the Just
  • Lead the Charge
  • Divine Glimpse
  • Rising Sunlight
  • Divine Toll
  • Unwavering Spirit
  • A Just Reward
  • Seek Deliverance
  • Ringing of the Heavens
  • Lay on Hands
  • Auras of the Resolute
  • Divine Steed
  • Stoicism
  • Divine Favor

Where builds differ

  • Divine GuidanceDivine Guidance51%Blessed AssuranceBlessed Assurance49%
  • Armory of LightArmory of Light47%skip 53%
  • Tirion's DevotionTirion's Devotion53%skip 47%
  • DawnlightDawnlight61%skip 39%
  • Unbound FreedomUnbound Freedom61%Echoing BlessingsEchoing Blessings38%
  • Truth PrevailsTruth Prevails36%skip 64%
  • Blessing of ProtectionBlessing of Protection67%skip 33%
  • Blessing of DawnBlessing of Dawn68%skip 32%
Closest real buildCEEAzbn3egSOtoSwvPw1U1vTLAAAALAwMAADWGGMzyMzsYMjht5B2mZWMTTMLzwMYYLDADAbgNzmZGAEAwMzy2ilZG2YjHA2MzYmxMYAMzAgBjGAWowhead

Set taken from Montage · Illidan · 3283 · matches 13 of 14 slots

Gear

Thalassian Competitor's Plate Guard263Telluric Eversong DiamondEnchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching
Thalassian Competitor's Amulet263Flawless Versatile Peridot
Thalassian Competitor's Plate PauldronsE263Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness
Galactic Gladiator's Shawl298
Galactic Gladiator's Chestplate298Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister
Thalassian Competitor's Plate Bindings263Flawless Versatile Garnet
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Handguards298+3 Stamina
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Girdle298Flawless Versatile Amethyst
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Tasses298+41 Intellect & +4% Mana
Thalassian Competitor's Plate Dunkers263Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt
Thalassian Competitor's SignetE263Flawless Masterful LapisEnchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity
Thalassian Competitor's Signet263Flawless Masterful LapisEnchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity
Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity298Gladiator's Distinction2/2
Galactic Gladiator's Medallion298Gladiator's Distinction2/2
Galactic Gladiator's Scepter298Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'doreiRite of Sanctification
Galactic Gladiator's Bulwark298

Gems

Set pieces

  • Gladiator's Distinction2/2

Embellishments

Equipment

Head

Neck

Shoulders

Back

Chest

Wrists

Hands

Waist

Legs

Feet

Rings

Trinkets

Main hand

Off hand

Gems

Enchants

  • Back✦ Goblin Glider79%
  • Chest✦ Mark of the Magister75%
  • Feet✦ Farstrider's Hunt57%
  • Hands✦ +3 Stamina97%
  • Head✦ Empowered Hex of Leeching48%
  • Legs✦ +41 Intellect & +4% Mana75%
  • Main Hand✦ Acuity of the Ren'dorei55%
  • Off Hand✦ Pyrium Spike100%
  • Ring 1✦ Silvermoon's Tenacity50%
  • Ring 2✦ Silvermoon's Tenacity50%
  • Shoulders✦ Silvermoon's Mending45%
  • Waist✦ Nitro Boosts100%
  • Wrist✦ Shaded Hearthing100%

Builds

  • 1.4%#1 · Herald of the SunCEEAzbn3egSOtoSwvPw1U1vTLAAAALAwMAAD2GzMzMjZmZBmZYZsZmFjmYYMzMMmtMAMAsB2YZmZmlZbmZ2aAAAAWAGsZgZMDzAAYmhZMGNAWowhead
  • 1.1%#2 · LightsmithCEEAzbn3egSOtoSwvPw1U1vTLAAAALAwMAADWGGMzyMzsYMjht5B2mZWMTTMLzwMYYLDADAbgNzmZGAEAwMzy2ilZG2YjHA2MzYmxMYAMzAgBjGAWowhead
  • 0.7%#3 · Herald of the SunCEEAzbn3egSOtoSwvPw1U1vTLAAAALAwMAAD2GzMzMjZmZBmZYZsZmFjmYYMzMMmtMAMAsB2YZmZmlZbmZ2aAAAAWAGsZgZMDzAAYmhZMGNAWowhead
  • 0.7%#4 · LightsmithCEEAzbn3egSOtoSwvPw1U1vTLAAAgZBAmBAYwywgZWmZmFjZMsN2mZWMTTMLzwMDDbZAYAYDsxiZGAEAwMzy2ilZG2Yb8AM2MDzMmBDgZGAMgGAWowhead
  • 0.7%#5 · LightsmithCEEAzbn3egSOtoSwvPw1U1vTLAAAALAwMAADWGGMzyMzsYMjZsN2mZWYaiZZGmBDbZAYAYDsZ2MzAgAAmZW2WsNzwGbjhxmZYGmBDgZGAMY0AWowhead
  • 0.7%#6 · LightsmithCEEAzbn3egSOtoSwvPw1U1vTLAAAALAwMAADWGGMzyMzsYMjhtx2MziZaiZZGmBDbZAYAYDsZ2MzAgAAmZW2WsNzwGbDM2MDzMmBDgZGAjBjGAWowhead
  • 0.7%#7 · LightsmithCEEAzbn3egSOtoSwvPw1U1vTLAAAgZBAmBAYwywgZWmZmlZMjhtx2MziZaiZZGmZYYLDADAbgN2MzAgAAmZW2WsNzwGbgxmZYmxMDDgZGAMgGAWowhead
  • 0.4%#8 · LightsmithCEEAzbn3egSOtoSwvPw1U1vTLAAAALAwMAADWGGMzyMzsMjZMsN2mZWMTTMLzwMYYLDADAbgNzmZGAEAwMzy2itZG2YDM2MzYmxMMAMzAgBjGAWowhead

Hero talents

  • Lightsmith62.5%
  • Herald of the Sun37.5%

Honor talents

  • Blessing of SpellwardingDivine VisionSpreading the Word18.2%
  • Blessing of SpellwardingDivine VisionSearing Glare13.4%
  • Blessing of SpellwardingCleanse the WeakDivine Vision12.0%
  • Divine VisionSearing GlareSpreading the Word10.0%
  • Blessing of SpellwardingDarkest before the DawnDivine Vision9.2%

Hero tree builds

Race

  • humanHuman57.8%
  • blood-elfBlood Elf14.2%
  • dark-iron-dwarfDark Iron Dwarf8.6%
  • taurenTauren6.4%
  • dwarfDwarf5.6%
  • draeneiDraenei4.2%
  • zandalari-trollZandalari Troll1.6%
  • lightforged-draeneiLightforged Draenei1.2%

Faction

  • AllianceAlliance77.8%
  • HordeHorde22.2%

Secondary stats

  • Versatility918
  • Mastery710
  • Haste243
  • Critical Strike109

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