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Priest

Discipline · Holy · Shadow

Overview · Discipline

New to the Priest? Read the new-player guide for its role, leveling tips and key spells.

Talents

TALENT TREES · UNCONFIRMED

We only show a class's tree once two independent Forever sources agree on every talent. For the Priest, they disagree on 2 talents (for example Binding Heal, Holy Binding), often because of Blizzard's late hotfixes. We'll add it once that settles.

WHAT BLIZZARD HAS CONFIRMED

  • Three talent trees per class. First point at level 10, then one per level (51 at level 60).
  • Each tree keeps its rows; one-point milestone talents at 11, 21 and 31 points, plus a new 16-point milestone.
  • Many talents were reworked, moved or made baseline; some are unchanged from patch 1.12.
  • Respec at a class trainer in a major city. Dual Specialization unlocks at level 40.

Read Blizzard's Priest deep dive

Playstyle & stats

Discipline

Shields and support buffs; a flexible healer.

STAT PRIORITY

Intellect › Spirit › Healing › Mana per 5 sec

Holy

The raid's strongest pure healer.

STAT PRIORITY

Healing › Intellect › Spirit › Mana per 5 sec

Shadow

Damage over time and Shadowform. Easy, safe leveling.

STAT PRIORITY

Spell Power › Hit › Intellect › Stamina

PREVIEW UNCONFIRMED: playstyle and stat priorities are general guidance, not confirmed for WoW Forever's reworked classes. Starter builds appear only for classes with verified trees: 31 points down the spec's tree and 20 in its partner tree, filled row by row. They're a starting point, not a tested build.

Changes

Posts from the Chronicle tagged class changes that mention the Priest. Each links to the original.

  1. Oct 30, 2026 · UnofficialUNOFFICIAL

    Wowhead: massive Druid and Paladin talent tree changes ↗

    Live-server hotfixes rework Druid and Paladin trees (Feral loses Berserk and gains Lacerate, Resto gets Bloom and a 3-sec Wild Growth, Paladins get Oath of Light, Shieldsworn, Stoicism) and retune Mage, Priest, Warlock and Warrior. Not yet confirmed in dev notes.

  2. Oct 16, 2026 · UnofficialUNOFFICIAL

    Wowhead datamine: many buffs now raid-wide ↗

    Datamined from the Oct 15 build: Moonkin Form, Leader of the Pack, Trueshot Aura, Battle Shout and five Shaman totems now reach the whole raid, plus Mage, Priest, Shaman and Warlock talent changes.

  3. Oct 15, 2026 · Patch notes

    Dev Notes update: Oct 15 beta build (racials, new tutorial, talent changes) ↗

    Racial abilities updated, a new-player tutorial added, Auto Attack/Auto Shot setting added, plus talent swaps such as Dark Inspiration for Priests and Elemental Mastery returning for Shaman.

  4. Sep 30, 2026 · X

    Paladin, Priest and Rogue capstone talents ↗

    To all the Paladins, Priests, and Rogues adventuring through Forever: these are the new capstone talents you’ll work toward 🎯

  5. Sep 30, 2026 · News

    Class Deep Dives: Priest And Warrior ↗

    Priests and Warriors are next in our World of Warcraft: Forever class deep dives, with updates that build on the roles, rhythms, and class-defining tools players know.

  6. Sep 24, 2026 · UnofficialUNOFFICIAL

    Wowhead datamine: Wrath, Lava Burst and Holy Strike buffs ↗

    Datamined beta tuning: Druid Wrath and Shaman Lightning Bolt/Lava Burst damage up, Holy Strike cooldown cut to 10 sec, Righteous Fury threat reduced, Priest Dark Sacrifice scales with Spirit.

Gear

Best-in-slot lists by phase, once gear drops are in the client. For now, see what the raids confirm: Barrow Deeps · Hyjal Summit. What a Priest can wear and wield: weapons & armor · stat priorities.

Spells by level

Next at the trainer: level 12 and 14, 7 spells or ranks.

Level 12
  • Power Word: FortitudeRank 2
  • Power Word: ShieldRank 2
  • Inner FireRank 1
Level 14
  • SmiteRank 3
  • RenewRank 2
  • Cure Disease
  • Psychic ScreamRank 1
ALL 52 SPELLS BY LEVEL
1
  • Lesser HealRank 1
  • Power Word: FortitudeRank 1
  • SmiteRank 1
4
  • Lesser HealRank 2
  • Shadow Word: PainRank 1
6
  • SmiteRank 2
  • Power Word: ShieldRank 1
8
  • FadeRank 1
  • RenewRank 1
10
  • Lesser HealRank 3
  • Shadow Word: PainRank 2
  • Confounding Flash
  • Desperate PrayerRank 1
  • Divine GraceRank 1
  • Hex of WeaknessRank 1
  • Mind BlastRank 1
  • ResurrectionRank 1
  • StarshardsRank 1
  • Touch of WeaknessRank 1
12
  • Power Word: FortitudeRank 2
  • Power Word: ShieldRank 2
  • Inner FireRank 1
14
  • SmiteRank 3
  • RenewRank 2
  • Cure Disease
  • Psychic ScreamRank 1
16
  • Mind BlastRank 2
  • HealRank 1
18
  • Shadow Word: PainRank 3
  • Power Word: ShieldRank 3
  • Desperate PrayerRank 2
  • Divine GraceRank 2
  • StarshardsRank 2
  • Dispel MagicRank 1
20
  • FadeRank 2
  • RenewRank 3
  • Hex of WeaknessRank 2
  • Touch of WeaknessRank 2
  • Inner FireRank 2
  • ChastiseRank 1
  • Contingency PlanRank 1
  • Dark SacrificeRank 1
  • Devouring PlagueRank 1
  • Elune's Grace
  • Fear Ward
  • FeedbackRank 1
  • Flash HealRank 1
  • Holy FireRank 1
  • Holy NovaRank 1
  • Mind SootheRank 1
  • Shackle UndeadRank 1
  • ShadowguardRank 1
22
  • SmiteRank 4
  • Mind BlastRank 3
  • ResurrectionRank 2
  • HealRank 2
  • Mind VisionRank 1
24
  • Power Word: FortitudeRank 3
  • Power Word: ShieldRank 4
  • Holy FireRank 2
  • Mana BurnRank 1
25
  • Binding HealRank 1
26
  • Shadow Word: PainRank 4
  • RenewRank 4
  • Desperate PrayerRank 3
  • Divine GraceRank 3
  • StarshardsRank 3
  • Flash HealRank 2
28
  • Mind BlastRank 4
  • Psychic ScreamRank 2
  • HealRank 3
  • Devouring PlagueRank 2
  • Holy NovaRank 2
  • ShadowguardRank 2
  • Mind FlayRank 1?
30
  • SmiteRank 5
  • Power Word: ShieldRank 5
  • FadeRank 3
  • Hex of WeaknessRank 3
  • Touch of WeaknessRank 3
  • Inner FireRank 3
  • ChastiseRank 2
  • Contingency PlanRank 2
  • Dark SacrificeRank 2
  • FeedbackRank 2
  • Holy FireRank 3
  • Divine SpiritRank 1
  • Mind ControlRank 1
  • PenanceRank 1
  • Prayer of HealingRank 1?
  • Shadow ProtectionRank 1
32
  • RenewRank 5
  • Flash HealRank 3
  • Mana BurnRank 2
  • Binding HealRank 2
  • Abolish Disease
  • Shadow Word: DeathRank 1
34
  • Shadow Word: PainRank 5
  • Desperate PrayerRank 4
  • Divine GraceRank 4
  • Mind BlastRank 5
  • ResurrectionRank 3
  • StarshardsRank 4
  • HealRank 4
  • Levitate
36
  • Power Word: FortitudeRank 4
  • Power Word: ShieldRank 6
  • Dispel MagicRank 2
  • Devouring PlagueRank 3
  • Holy FireRank 4
  • Holy NovaRank 3
  • Mind SootheRank 2
  • ShadowguardRank 3
  • Mind FlayRank 2?
38
  • SmiteRank 6
  • RenewRank 6
  • Flash HealRank 4
  • Binding HealRank 3
40
  • FadeRank 4
  • Hex of WeaknessRank 4
  • Mind BlastRank 6
  • Touch of WeaknessRank 4
  • Inner FireRank 4
  • ChastiseRank 3
  • Contingency PlanRank 3
  • Dark SacrificeRank 3
  • FeedbackRank 3
  • Shackle UndeadRank 2
  • Mana BurnRank 3
  • Divine SpiritRank 2
  • PenanceRank 2
  • Prayer of HealingRank 2?
  • Shadow Word: DeathRank 2
  • Greater HealRank 1
  • Lightwell RenewRank 1
  • Prayer of MendingRank 1
42
  • Shadow Word: PainRank 6
  • Power Word: ShieldRank 7
  • Desperate PrayerRank 5
  • Divine GraceRank 5
  • StarshardsRank 5
  • Psychic ScreamRank 3
  • Holy FireRank 5
  • Shadow ProtectionRank 2
44
  • RenewRank 7
  • Devouring PlagueRank 4
  • Flash HealRank 5
  • Holy NovaRank 4
  • ShadowguardRank 4
  • Mind VisionRank 2
  • Binding HealRank 4
  • Mind FlayRank 3?
  • Mind ControlRank 2
46
  • SmiteRank 7
  • Mind BlastRank 7
  • ResurrectionRank 4
  • Greater HealRank 2
48
  • Power Word: FortitudeRank 5
  • Power Word: ShieldRank 8
  • Holy FireRank 6
  • Mana BurnRank 4
  • Shadow Word: DeathRank 3
  • Prayer of FortitudeRank 1
50
  • Shadow Word: PainRank 7
  • FadeRank 5
  • RenewRank 8
  • Desperate PrayerRank 6
  • Divine GraceRank 6
  • Hex of WeaknessRank 5
  • StarshardsRank 6
  • Touch of WeaknessRank 5
  • Inner FireRank 5
  • ChastiseRank 4
  • Contingency PlanRank 4
  • Dark SacrificeRank 4
  • FeedbackRank 4
  • Flash HealRank 6
  • Binding HealRank 5
  • Divine SpiritRank 3
  • PenanceRank 3
  • Prayer of HealingRank 3?
  • Lightwell RenewRank 2
  • Prayer of MendingRank 2
  • LightwellRank 1
52
  • Mind BlastRank 8
  • Devouring PlagueRank 5
  • Holy NovaRank 5
  • Mind SootheRank 3
  • ShadowguardRank 5
  • Mind FlayRank 4?
  • Greater HealRank 3
54
  • SmiteRank 8
  • Power Word: ShieldRank 9
  • Holy FireRank 7
56
  • RenewRank 9
  • Psychic ScreamRank 4
  • Flash HealRank 7
  • Mana BurnRank 5
  • Binding HealRank 6
  • Shadow ProtectionRank 3
  • Shadow Word: DeathRank 4
  • Prayer of Shadow Protection
58
  • Shadow Word: PainRank 8
  • Desperate PrayerRank 7
  • Divine GraceRank 7
  • Mind BlastRank 9
  • ResurrectionRank 5
  • StarshardsRank 7
  • Mind ControlRank 3
  • Greater HealRank 4
60
  • Power Word: FortitudeRank 6
  • Power Word: ShieldRank 10
  • FadeRank 6
  • RenewRank 10
  • Hex of WeaknessRank 6
  • Touch of WeaknessRank 6
  • Inner FireRank 6
  • ChastiseRank 5
  • Contingency PlanRank 5
  • Dark SacrificeRank 5
  • Devouring PlagueRank 6
  • FeedbackRank 5
  • Holy FireRank 8
  • Holy NovaRank 6
  • Shackle UndeadRank 3
  • ShadowguardRank 6
  • Mind FlayRank 5?
  • Divine SpiritRank 4
  • PenanceRank 4
  • Prayer of HealingRank 4?
  • Greater HealRank 5
  • Lightwell RenewRank 3
  • Prayer of MendingRank 3
  • Prayer of FortitudeRank 2
  • LightwellRank 2
  • Prayer of Spirit

From the class skill lines in the WoW Forever game files (build 1.60.1.70707); talents are left out. Rank levels are cross-checked against the talentsforever.com spellbooks (CC BY 4.0) and Blizzard's deep dives; an orange ? means they disagree. Trainer costs aren't in the files. A few entries may not be trainable in the live game UNCONFIRMED. New players: see the Priest guide and leveling speed tips.