Priest
Discipline
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Discipline Priest
The Discipline Priest specialization in Wrath of the Lich King focuses on preventing damage: its talents strengthen Power Word: ShieldInstant · 4 sec cooldown · Duration 30 secShields a friendly target for 30 seconds, absorbing 2230 damage; while the shield holds, damage does not interrupt spellcasting. The target cannot be shielded again for 15 seconds (Weakened Soul)., mana management and supportive cooldowns.
The Priest is a spellcaster who can heal or deal Shadow damage. Discipline suits players who enjoy anticipating damage and protecting their allies before they get hurt.
A playstyle built on shields
Power Word: ShieldInstant · 4 sec cooldown · Duration 30 secShields a friendly target for 30 seconds, absorbing 2230 damage; while the shield holds, damage does not interrupt spellcasting. The target cannot be shielded again for 15 seconds (Weakened Soul). absorbs damage, and Borrowed TimeDiscipline · Row 10 · 5 ranksAfter you cast Power Word: Shield, your next spell gains 5% / 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% haste, and Power Word: Shield absorbs more damage, equal to 8% / 16% / 24% / 32% / 40% of your spell power. speeds up the next spell after each shield. RaptureDiscipline · Row 8 · 3 ranksWhen your Power Word: Shield is fully absorbed or dispelled, you gain 1.5% / 2% / 2.5% of your total mana, and the target has a 33% / 66% / 100% chance to gain 2% mana, 8 Rage, 16 Energy or 32 runic power. At most once every 12 seconds. restores mana when the shield is absorbed, and Divine AegisDiscipline · Row 9 · 3 ranksCritical heals create a protective shield on the target that absorbs 10% / 20% / 30% of the amount healed. Lasts 12 seconds. creates an extra shield after a critical heal.
Pain SuppressionDiscipline · Row 9 · 1 rankInstant · 3 min cooldown · Duration 8 secInstantly reduces a friendly target's threat by 5%, reduces all damage it takes by 40% and increases its resistance to dispel effects by 65% for 8 seconds. greatly reduces the damage an ally takes, and Power InfusionDiscipline · Row 7 · 1 rankInstant · 2 min cooldown · Duration 15 secRequires: Mental Strength (5 ranks)Infuses the target with power for 15 seconds, increasing its casting speed by 20% and reducing the mana cost of all its spells by 20%. speeds up their spells. The final talent of the tree, PenanceDiscipline · Row 11 · 1 rankChanneled · 12 sec cooldown · Duration 2 secLaunches a volley of holy light at the target, instantly and every second for 2 seconds: each bolt deals 375 Holy damage to an enemy or heals an ally for 1484 to 1676., fires a volley of holy light that heals an ally or damages an enemy.
Its role in PvE
In PvE, the Discipline Priest protects the raid and the tanks with shields, and brings valuable cooldowns. It also brings Power Word: FortitudeInstant · Duration 30 minIncreases the target's Stamina by 165 for 30 minutes. and Divine SpiritInstant · Duration 30 minIncreases the target's Spirit by 80 for 30 minutes. to the group.
