Priest
Holy
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Priest
Races
In The Burning Crusade, the Priest is available to seven races: the Human, the Dwarf, the Night Elf and the Draenei for the Alliance, and the Troll, the Undead and the Blood Elf for the Horde. Each race also has access to Priest spells of its own, and Fear WardInstant · 3 min cooldown · Duration 3 minWards an ally: the next Fear effect used against them fails. Lasts 3 minutes. is now available to all Priests.
Alliance
Human
The Human benefits from increased Spirit and has two Priest spells of their own: Desperate PrayerInstant · 10 min cooldownInstantly heals the Priest for 1637 to 1924. Human and Dwarf Priests only., which heals them instantly, and FeedbackInstant · 3 min cooldown · Duration 15 secSurrounds the Priest with anti-magic energy for 15 seconds: each spell successfully cast against them burns 165 of the attacker's mana, dealing 1 Shadow damage per point of mana burned. Human Priest only..
- Sword SpecializationHuman · Passive racialIncreases expertise with one- and two-handed swords.: increases expertise with one- and two-handed swords by 5.
- The Human SpiritHuman · Passive racialIncreases Spirit.: increases Spirit by 10%.
- DiplomacyHuman · Passive racialIncreases reputation gains.: increases reputation gains by 10%.
- PerceptionHuman · Active racial3 min cooldown · Duration 20 secBriefly improves the detection of stealthed enemies.: improves detection of stealthed enemies for 20 seconds.
- Mace SpecializationHuman · Passive racialIncreases expertise with one- and two-handed maces.: increases expertise with one- and two-handed maces by 5.
Dwarf
The Dwarf combines toughness with two Priest spells of their own: Desperate PrayerInstant · 10 min cooldownInstantly heals the Priest for 1637 to 1924. Human and Dwarf Priests only. and ChastiseInstant · 30 sec cooldown · Duration 2 secDeals 370 to 430 Holy damage to a humanoid and immobilizes it for up to 2 seconds. Causes very low threat. Dwarf and Draenei Priests only..
- Find TreasureDwarf · Active racialShows nearby treasure on the minimap.: shows nearby treasure on the minimap.
- StoneformDwarf · Active racial3 min cooldown · Duration 8 secGrants immunity to bleed, poison and disease effects and increases armor for a few seconds.: grants immunity to bleed, poison and disease effects, and increases armor by 10% for 8 seconds.
- Gun SpecializationDwarf · Passive racialIncreases critical strike chance with guns.: increases critical strike chance with guns by 1%.
- Frost ResistanceDwarf · Passive racialIncreases Frost resistance.: increases Frost resistance by 10.
Night Elf
The Night Elf combines stealth with two Priest spells of their own: StarshardsInstant · 30 sec cooldown · Duration 15 secRains starshards on the enemy, dealing 785 Arcane damage over 15 seconds. Night Elf Priest only. and Elune's GraceInstant · 3 min cooldown · Duration 15 secReduces the chance you are hit by melee and ranged attacks by 20% for 15 seconds. Night Elf Priest only..
- ShadowmeldNight Elf · Active racial10 sec cooldownMakes the character stealthed as long as they stay still.: lets you hide while standing still.
- QuicknessNight Elf · Passive racialIncreases the chance to dodge.: increases dodge chance by 1%.
- Nature ResistanceNight Elf, Tauren · Passive racialIncreases Nature resistance.: increases Nature resistance by 10.
- Wisp SpiritNight Elf · Passive racialIncreases movement speed while dead.: increases movement speed by 50% after death.
Draenei
The Draenei strengthens their party's spells and has two Priest spells of their own: Symbol of HopeInstant · 5 min cooldown · Duration 15 secRestores mana to party members every 5 seconds for 15 seconds. Draenei Priest only. and ChastiseInstant · 30 sec cooldown · Duration 2 secDeals 370 to 430 Holy damage to a humanoid and immobilizes it for up to 2 seconds. Causes very low threat. Dwarf and Draenei Priests only..
- Gift of the NaaruDraenei · Active racial1.5 sec cast · 3 min cooldown · Duration 15 secHeals the target over a few seconds.: heals the target over 15 seconds.
- Inspiring PresenceDraenei · Passive racialIncreases spell hit chance for you and your party.: increases spell hit chance by 1% for you and your party.
- GemcuttingDraenei · Passive racialIncreases Jewelcrafting skill.: increases Jewelcrafting skill by 5.
- Shadow ResistanceDraenei, Undead · Passive racialIncreases Shadow resistance.: increases Shadow resistance by 10.
Horde
Troll
The Troll speeds up their spells, recovers health faster and has two Priest spells of their own: Hex of WeaknessInstant · Duration 2 minWeakens the enemy for 2 minutes: reduces the damage it deals by 35 and the effectiveness of healing it receives by 20%. Troll Priest only. and ShadowguardInstant · Duration 10 minSurrounds the Priest with shadows for 10 minutes: attackers who hit them with a spell, melee or ranged attack take 130 Shadow damage, at most once every few seconds and without causing threat. 3 charges. Troll Priest only..
- BerserkingTroll · Active racial3 min cooldown · Duration 10 secIncreases attack and casting speed for a few seconds, more so at low health.: increases attack and casting speed by 10% to 30% for 10 seconds, depending on missing health.
- RegenerationTroll · Passive racialSpeeds up health regeneration, partly even in combat.: increases health regeneration by 10%, and 10% of this regeneration continues during combat.
- Beast SlayingTroll · Passive racialIncreases damage dealt to beasts.: increases damage dealt to beasts by 5%.
- Throwing SpecializationTroll · Passive racialIncreases critical strike chance with throwing weapons.: increases critical strike chance with throwing weapons by 1%.
- Bow SpecializationTroll · Passive racialIncreases critical strike chance with bows.: increases critical strike chance with bows by 1%.
Undead
The Undead resists control effects and has two Priest spells of their own: Touch of WeaknessInstantThe next melee attack against the Priest deals 80 Shadow damage to the attacker and reduces its damage by 35 for 2 minutes. Undead and Blood Elf Priests only. and Devouring PlagueInstant · 3 min cooldown · Duration 24 secAfflicts the target with a disease that deals 1216 Shadow damage over 24 seconds; the damage dealt heals the Priest. Undead Priest only..
- Will of the ForsakenUndead · Active racial2 min cooldown · Duration 5 secGrants immunity to charm, fear and sleep effects for a few seconds.: grants immunity to charm, fear and sleep effects for 5 seconds.
- CannibalizeUndead · Active racial2 min cooldown · Duration 10 secDevours a nearby humanoid or undead corpse to restore health.: lets you devour a humanoid or undead corpse to regenerate 7% of your health every 2 seconds for 10 seconds.
- Underwater BreathingUndead · Passive racialLets the character hold their breath much longer underwater.: lets you hold your breath 300% longer underwater.
- Shadow ResistanceDraenei, Undead · Passive racialIncreases Shadow resistance.: increases Shadow resistance by 10.
Blood Elf
The Blood Elf has an area silence and two Priest spells of their own: Touch of WeaknessInstantThe next melee attack against the Priest deals 80 Shadow damage to the attacker and reduces its damage by 35 for 2 minutes. Undead and Blood Elf Priests only. and Consume MagicInstant · 2 min cooldownRemoves one of the Priest's own beneficial Priest spells to restore mana. Blood Elf Priest only..
- Arcane TorrentBlood Elf · Active racial2 min cooldown · Duration 2 secSilences nearby enemies and restores mana, or Energy for Rogues, for each Mana Tap charge.: silences enemies within 8 yards for 2 seconds and restores mana based on your Mana Tap charges.
- Mana TapBlood Elf · Active racial30 sec cooldown · Duration 10 minDrains mana from the target and charges you with Arcane energy.: drains mana from the target and charges you with Arcane energy for 10 minutes.
- Arcane AffinityBlood Elf · Passive racialIncreases Enchanting skill.: increases Enchanting skill by 10.
- Magic ResistanceBlood Elf · Passive racialIncreases all resistances.: increases all resistances by 5.
Which race should you choose for each specialization?
Discipline
The Dwarf can shake off bleeds, poisons and diseases with StoneformDwarf · Active racial3 min cooldown · Duration 8 secGrants immunity to bleed, poison and disease effects and increases armor for a few seconds.. The Undead can break free from charm, fear and sleep effects with Will of the ForsakenUndead · Active racial2 min cooldown · Duration 5 secGrants immunity to charm, fear and sleep effects for a few seconds..
Holy
The Human benefits from The Human SpiritHuman · Passive racialIncreases Spirit., which increases Spirit, and therefore mana regeneration. The Draenei brings Symbol of HopeInstant · 5 min cooldown · Duration 15 secRestores mana to party members every 5 seconds for 15 seconds. Draenei Priest only., which gives mana to the party.
Shadow
The Night Elf benefits from StarshardsInstant · 30 sec cooldown · Duration 15 secRains starshards on the enemy, dealing 785 Arcane damage over 15 seconds. Night Elf Priest only., which adds damage over time. The Troll can speed up their spells with BerserkingTroll · Active racial3 min cooldown · Duration 10 secIncreases attack and casting speed for a few seconds, more so at low health..
Which one to choose?
No race is mandatory to play a Priest. The choice depends first on your faction, then on your specialization.
