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The Priest

  • Healing
  • Damage
  • Armour: Cloth

Playable races and leveling guides

Each race starts in its own zone: pick yours for the priest guide from 1 to 60.

Spells and talents by specialisation

Each tab lists the spells learned from the priest trainer, by school, then the talent tree of that specialisation. To spend your points, open the talent calculator.

Discipline

Spells and abilities (17, 2 from talents)

  • Power Word: Fortitude

    Levels 1 to 60 · 6 ranks · Instant · Range 30 yd · 1,695 mana

    Rank 6: Power infuses the target, increasing their Stamina by 70 for 1 hr.

    Show all 6 ranks
    RankLevelCostEffect
    1160 manaPower infuses the target, increasing their Stamina by 4 for 1 hr.
    212155 manaPower infuses the target, increasing their Stamina by 10 for 1 hr.
    324400 manaPower infuses the target, increasing their Stamina by 26 for 1 hr.
    436745 manaPower infuses the target, increasing their Stamina by 42 for 1 hr.
    5481,170 manaPower infuses the target, increasing their Stamina by 56 for 1 hr.
    6601,695 manaPower infuses the target, increasing their Stamina by 70 for 1 hr.
  • Power Word: Shield

    Levels 6 to 60 · 10 ranks · Instant · Cooldown 4 sec · Range 40 yd · 500 mana

    Rank 10: Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 928 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

    Show all 10 ranks
    RankLevelCostEffect
    1645 manaDraws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 44 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.
    21280 manaDraws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 86 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.
    318130 manaDraws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 154 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.
    424175 manaDraws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 226 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.
    530210 manaDraws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 291 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.
    636250 manaDraws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 368 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.
    742300 manaDraws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 470 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.
    848355 manaDraws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 591 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.
    954425 manaDraws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 749 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.
    1060500 manaDraws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 928 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.
  • Confounding Flash

    Level 10 · Cast 0.5 sec · Cooldown 2 min · 3% of base mana

    Confuses up to 5 enemies within 8 yds for 3 sec. Any damage taken will break the effect.

  • Starshards

    Levels 10 to 58 · 7 ranks · Channeled · Cooldown 30 sec · Range 30 yd · 350 mana

    Rank 7: Rains starshards down on the enemy target's head, causing 1,800 Arcane damage over 6 sec.

    Show all 7 ranks
    RankLevelCostEffect
    11050 manaRains starshards down on the enemy target's head, causing 162 Arcane damage over 6 sec.
    21885 manaRains starshards down on the enemy target's head, causing 300 Arcane damage over 6 sec.
    326140 manaRains starshards down on the enemy target's head, causing 528 Arcane damage over 6 sec.
    434190 manaRains starshards down on the enemy target's head, causing 762 Arcane damage over 6 sec.
    542245 manaRains starshards down on the enemy target's head, causing 1,068 Arcane damage over 6 sec.
    650300 manaRains starshards down on the enemy target's head, causing 1,440 Arcane damage over 6 sec.
    758350 manaRains starshards down on the enemy target's head, causing 1,800 Arcane damage over 6 sec.
  • Inner Fire

    Levels 12 to 60 · 6 ranks · Instant · 315 mana

    Rank 6: A burst of Holy energy fills the caster, increasing armor by 1,395. Each melee or ranged damage hit against the priest will remove one charge. Lasts 10 min or until 20 charges are used.

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    RankLevelCostEffect
    11230 manaA burst of Holy energy fills the caster, increasing armor by 315. Each melee or ranged damage hit against the priest will remove one charge. Lasts 10 min or until 20 charges are used.
    22065 manaA burst of Holy energy fills the caster, increasing armor by 495. Each melee or ranged damage hit against the priest will remove one charge. Lasts 10 min or until 20 charges are used.
    330105 manaA burst of Holy energy fills the caster, increasing armor by 720. Each melee or ranged damage hit against the priest will remove one charge. Lasts 10 min or until 20 charges are used.
    440165 manaA burst of Holy energy fills the caster, increasing armor by 945. Each melee or ranged damage hit against the priest will remove one charge. Lasts 10 min or until 20 charges are used.
    550235 manaA burst of Holy energy fills the caster, increasing armor by 1,170. Each melee or ranged damage hit against the priest will remove one charge. Lasts 10 min or until 20 charges are used.
    660315 manaA burst of Holy energy fills the caster, increasing armor by 1,395. Each melee or ranged damage hit against the priest will remove one charge. Lasts 10 min or until 20 charges are used.
  • Dispel Magic

    Levels 18 to 36 · 2 ranks · Instant · Range 30 yd · 18% of base mana

    Rank 2: Dispels magic on the target, removing 2 harmful spells from a friend or 2 beneficial spells from an enemy.

    Show all 2 ranks
    RankLevelCostEffect
    11818% of base manaDispels magic on the target, removing 1 harmful spell from a friend or 1 beneficial spell from an enemy.
    23618% of base manaDispels magic on the target, removing 2 harmful spells from a friend or 2 beneficial spells from an enemy.
  • Contingency Plan

    Levels 20 to 60 · 5 ranks · Instant · Cooldown 10 min · Range 30 yd

    Rank 5: Place a Holy ward on an ally for 30 sec. The next time this ally takes damage dropping their Health below 35%, they will gain a shield absorbing X damage and begin healing for X Health over 15 sec. A target may be affected by only one Contingency Plan.

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    RankLevelCostEffect
    120–Place a Holy ward on an ally for 30 sec. The next time this ally takes damage dropping their Health below 35%, they will gain a shield absorbing X damage and begin healing for X Health over 15 sec. A target may be affected by only one Contingency Plan.
    230–Place a Holy ward on an ally for 30 sec. The next time this ally takes damage that drops their Health below 35%, they will gain a shield absorbing X damage and begin healing for X Health over 15 sec. A target may be affected by only one Contingency Plan.
    340–Place a Holy ward on an ally for 30 sec. The next time this ally takes damage that drops their Health below 35%, they will gain a shield absorbing X damage and begin healing for X Health over 15 sec. A target may be affected by only one Contingency Plan.
    450–Place a Holy ward on an ally for 30 sec. The next time this ally takes damage that drops their Health below 35%, they will gain a shield absorbing X damage and begin healing for X Health over 15 sec. A target may be affected by only one Contingency Plan.
    560–Place a Holy ward on an ally for 30 sec. The next time this ally takes damage dropping their Health below 35%, they will gain a shield absorbing X damage and begin healing for X Health over 15 sec. A target may be affected by only one Contingency Plan.
  • Elune's Grace

    Level 20 · Instant · Cooldown 5 min · 3% of base mana

    Reduces the chance you'll be hit by melee and ranged attacks by 50% for 15 sec or until you are missed 3 times.

  • Feedback

    Levels 20 to 60 · 5 ranks · Instant · Cooldown 3 min · 230 mana

    Rank 5: The priest becomes surrounded with anti-magic energy. Any successful spell cast against the priest will burn 105 of the attacker's Mana, causing 1 Shadow damage for each point of Mana burned. Lasts 15 sec.

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    RankLevelCostEffect
    12055 manaThe priest becomes surrounded with anti-magic energy. Any successful spell cast against the priest will burn 18 of the attacker's Mana, causing 1 Shadow damage for each point of Mana burned. Lasts 15 sec.
    230100 manaThe priest becomes surrounded with anti-magic energy. Any successful spell cast against the priest will burn 35 of the attacker's Mana, causing 1 Shadow damage for each point of Mana burned. Lasts 15 sec.
    340140 manaThe priest becomes surrounded with anti-magic energy. Any successful spell cast against the priest will burn 54 of the attacker's Mana, causing 1 Shadow damage for each point of Mana burned. Lasts 15 sec.
    450190 manaThe priest becomes surrounded with anti-magic energy. Any successful spell cast against the priest will burn 77 of the attacker's Mana, causing 1 Shadow damage for each point of Mana burned. Lasts 15 sec.
    560230 manaThe priest becomes surrounded with anti-magic energy. Any successful spell cast against the priest will burn 105 of the attacker's Mana, causing 1 Shadow damage for each point of Mana burned. Lasts 15 sec.
  • Shackle Undead

    Levels 20 to 60 · 3 ranks · Cast 1.5 sec · Range 30 yd · 150 mana

    Rank 3: Shackles the target undead enemy for up to 50 sec. The shackled unit is unable to move, attack or cast spells. Any damage caused will release the target. Only one target can be shackled at a time.

    Show all 3 ranks
    RankLevelCostEffect
    12090 manaShackles the target undead enemy for up to 30 sec. The shackled unit is unable to move, attack or cast spells. Any damage caused will release the target. Only one target can be shackled at a time.
    240120 manaShackles the target undead enemy for up to 40 sec. The shackled unit is unable to move, attack or cast spells. Any damage caused will release the target. Only one target can be shackled at a time.
    360150 manaShackles the target undead enemy for up to 50 sec. The shackled unit is unable to move, attack or cast spells. Any damage caused will release the target. Only one target can be shackled at a time.
  • Mana Burn

    Levels 24 to 56 · 5 ranks · Cast 3 sec · Range 30 yd · 270 mana

    Rank 5: Drains 738 to 780 mana from a target. For each mana drained in this way, the target takes 0.5 Shadow damage.

    Show all 5 ranks
    RankLevelCostEffect
    12495 manaDrains 191 to 203 mana from a target. For each mana drained in this way, the target takes 0.5 Shadow damage.
    232140 manaDrains 309 to 329 mana from a target. For each mana drained in this way, the target takes 0.5 Shadow damage.
    340185 manaDrains 442 to 468 mana from a target. For each mana drained in this way, the target takes 0.5 Shadow damage.
    448225 manaDrains 576 to 610 mana from a target. For each mana drained in this way, the target takes 0.5 Shadow damage.
    556270 manaDrains 738 to 780 mana from a target. For each mana drained in this way, the target takes 0.5 Shadow damage.
  • Divine SpiritTalent

    Levels 30 to 60 · 4 ranks · Instant · Range 30 yd · 970 mana

    Rank 4: Holy power infuses the target, increasing their Spirit by 40 for 1 hr.

    Show all 4 ranks
    RankLevelCostEffect
    130285 manaHoly power infuses the target, increasing their Spirit by 17 for 1 hr.
    240420 manaHoly power infuses the target, increasing their Spirit by 23 for 1 hr.
    350785 manaHoly power infuses the target, increasing their Spirit by 33 for 1 hr.
    460970 manaHoly power infuses the target, increasing their Spirit by 40 for 1 hr.
  • Penance

    Levels 30 to 60 · 4 ranks · Channeled · Cooldown 12 sec · Range 36 yd · 385 mana

    Rank 4: Launches a volley of holy light at the target, causing 92 Holy damage to an enemy, or 425 healing to an ally, instantly and every 1 sec for 2 sec.

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    RankLevelCostEffect
    130150 manaLaunches a volley of holy light at the target, causing 42 Holy damage to an enemy, or 126 healing to an ally, instantly and every 1 sec for 2 sec.
    240220 manaLaunches a volley of holy light at the target, causing 50 Holy damage to an enemy, or 200 healing to an ally, instantly and every 1 sec for 2 sec.
    350270 manaLaunches a volley of holy light at the target, causing 68 Holy damage to an enemy, or 268 healing to an ally, instantly and every 1 sec for 2 sec.
    460385 manaLaunches a volley of holy light at the target, causing 92 Holy damage to an enemy, or 425 healing to an ally, instantly and every 1 sec for 2 sec.
  • Levitate

    Level 34 · Instant · 100 mana

    Allows the caster to levitate, floating a few feet above the ground. While levitating, you will fall at a reduced speed and travel over water-like surfaces. Mounting or any damage taken will cancel the effect. Lasts 2 min.

  • Power InfusionTalent

    Level 40 · Instant · Cooldown 3 min · Range 30 yd · 20% of base mana

    Infuses the target with power, increasing their spell damage and healing done by 20% for 15 sec.

  • Prayer of Fortitude

    Levels 48 to 60 · 2 ranks · Instant · Range 40 yd · 3,400 mana

    Rank 2: Power infuses all party and raid members, increasing their Stamina by 70 for 1 hr.

    Show all 2 ranks
    RankLevelCostEffect
    1482,600 manaPower infuses all party and raid members, increasing their Stamina by 56 for 1 hr.
    2603,400 manaPower infuses all party and raid members, increasing their Stamina by 70 for 1 hr.
  • Prayer of Spirit

    Level 60 · Instant · Range 40 yd · 1,940 mana

    Power infuses all party and raid members, increasing their Spirit by 40 for 1 hr.

Talent tree (15 talents)

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  1. Tier 1 · level 10

    • Unbreakable Will (5 ranks)

      Rank 1: Reduces the duration of Stun, Fear, and Silence effects inflicted on you by 30%.

    • Wand Specialization (5 ranks)

      Rank 1: Increases your damage with Wands by 25%.

  2. Tier 2 · level 15, 5 points in the tree

    • Silent Resolve (5 ranks)

      Rank 1: Reduces the threat generated by your spells by 30% and reduces the duration of Stun, Fear, and Silence effects inflicted on you by 15%.

    • Improved Power Word: Fortitude (2 ranks)

      Rank 1: Increases the effect of your Power Word: Fortitude and Prayer of Fortitude spells by 15%.

      Rank 2: Increases the effect of your Power Word: Fortitude and Prayer of Fortitude spells by 30%.

    • Improved Power Word: Shield (3 ranks)

      Rank 1: Increases the damage absorbed by your Power Word: Shield by 20%.

    • Martyrdom (2 ranks)

      Rank 1: Gives you a 0% chance to gain Focused Casting for 6 sec after being the victim of a melee or ranged critical strike. The Focused Casting effect prevents you from losing casting time when taking damage and increases your resistance to Interrupt effects by 20%.

  3. Tier 3 · level 20, 10 points in the tree

    • Inner Focus (1 rank)Spell

      When activated, reduces the Mana cost of your next spell by 100% and increases its critical effect chance by 25% if it is a non-periodic spell and capable of a critical effect.

    • Meditation (3 ranks)

      Rank 1: Allows 50% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting.

  4. Tier 4 · level 25, 15 points in the tree

    • Improved Inner Fire (3 ranks)

      Rank 1: Increases the Armor bonus of your Inner Fire spell by 45% and increases its total charges by 12.

    • Mental Agility (5 ranks)

      Rank 1: Reduces the mana cost of your Smite, Holy Fire, and instant cast spells by 10%.

    • Improved Mana Burn (2 ranks)

      Rank 1: Reduces the casting time of your Mana Burn spell by 1 sec.

  5. Tier 5 · level 30, 20 points in the tree

    • Mental Strength (5 ranks)

      Rank 1: Increases your total Intellect by 15%.

    • Divine Spirit (1 rank)Spell

      Requires Meditation

      Holy power infuses the target, increasing their Spirit by 17 for 1 hr.

  6. Tier 6 · level 35, 25 points in the tree

    • Force of Will (5 ranks)

      Rank 1: Increases your spell damage by 1% and the critical strike chance of your offensive spells by 1%.

      Rank 2: Increases your spell damage by 2% and the critical strike chance of your offensive spells by 2%.

      Rank 3: Increases your spell damage by 3% and the critical strike chance of your offensive spells by 3%.

      Rank 4: Increases your spell damage by 4% and the critical strike chance of your offensive spells by 4%.

      Rank 5: Increases your spell damage by 5% and the critical strike chance of your offensive spells by 5%.

  7. Tier 7 · level 40, 30 points in the tree

    • Power Infusion (1 rank)Spell

      Requires Mental Strength

      Infuses the target with power, increasing their spell damage and healing done by 20% for 15 sec.

Data read from the game files thanks to wago.tools, version 1.60.1.70755. Base values, at the level each rank is learned, without gear bonuses; “X” depends on your attack power or weapon. Forever only publishes the first rank of most talents so far: further ranks will appear here as soon as a game version includes them. Some spells in the files may not be active at Forever's launch. Names, texts and icons: © Blizzard Entertainment.