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Holy Priest BiS

Best in slot gear for Holy Priest in World of Warcraft: Forever, from level 10 to 60. Every pick is ranked from 10,876 items in the Forever client data, weighted for a healer (Mana per 5 sec, Healing, Spell Damage, Intellect and Spirit), and cross-checked against the community lists from ForeverChanges, Foreveroth, WoWSoD Pro and wowtbc. Gear you can't wear yet, and Classic raid loot that isn't in Forever, is left out.

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Stat priority

Mana per 5 sec
Healing
Spell Damage
Intellect
Spirit

Weights used for ranking: Intellect 0.6 · Spirit 0.6 · Stamina 0.25 · Healing 1 · Spell Damage 1 · Spell Crit % 8 · Mana per 5 sec 2.2 · Armor 0.002. Crit and hit are per 1%.

Holy Priest BiS at level 10

Around level 10 the most upgrades for Holy Priest drop in Wetlands (2).

Slot	Best in slot	Where	Alternatives
Head	Discarded Circlet		Red Winter Hat Green Winter Hat
Neck	Amulet of Forgiveness		Denric's Dog Tags Weathered Necklace
Shoulder	Naga Priestess's Mantle	Quest: The Only Good Brinescale...	Durability Shoulderpads Restored Cloth Shoulders
Back	Vine Pruner's Cloak	Quest: A Green Sample	Uncle's Heroism Construct Cloak
Chest	Aka'rai's Tattered Vestments	Quest: Hate the Hatefury	Blue Linen Robe Apprentice Wizard's Gown
Wrist	Green Linen Bracers	Crafted (tailoring) · req 7	Ghostly Bracers Cloudy Stormsewn Cuffs
Hands	Blight Gloves	Quest: The New Plague	Barbaric Cloth Gloves Heavy Linen Gloves
Waist	Novice Ardent's Sash	Crafted (tailoring) · req 10	Novice Arcanist's Sash Rat Cloth Belt
Legs	Handstitched Linen Britches	Crafted (tailoring) · req 9	Simple Kilt Skyseer's Pants
Feet	Enchanted Sandals	Quest: Heart of Disruption	Surfer Shoes Barbaric Cloth Boots
Finger	Solid Gold Band	Quest: Opportunistic Education	Malignant Root Apology Ring
Finger	Malignant Root	Nightveiled Rotheap (elite patrol), then Rotheap Innards, then trade to Rethiel the Greenwarden (Alliance only) (guide source), Wetlands	Apology Ring Scavenger's Ring
Main Hand	Elderwild Construction Hammer		The Stitcher Quilboar Toothpick
Off Hand	Salve and Salvation	Quest: Past Due	A Lesson in Destruction Shimmerwine Spirits
Ranged	Unstable Power Core	Quest: Source of Power	Lesser Magic Wand Wisesight Wand

Holy Priest BiS at level 20

Around level 20 the most upgrades for Holy Priest drop in The Deadmines (2), Rare spawn (1) and Shadowfang Keep (1).

Slot	Best in slot	Where	Alternatives
Head	Pristine Circlet	Crafted (Tailoring (100)) · req 20	Discarded Circlet Shadow Goggles
Neck	Amulet of Forgiveness		Denric's Dog Tags Scholarly Pendant
Shoulder	Naga Priestess's Mantle	Quest: The Only Good Brinescale...	Magician's Mantle Reinforced Woolen Shoulders
Back	Battle Healer's Cloak	Vendor · req 18	Caretaker's Cape Heavy Woolen Cloak
Chest	Filigreed Pristine Gown	Crafted (Tailoring (75)) · req 15	Dro'zem's Tunic Corsair's Overshirt
Wrist	Mindthrust Bracers	trash mobs, Shadowfang Keep · req 17	Aetherwisp Bracers Harpy Bangles
Hands	Pristine Gloves	Crafted (Tailoring (75)) · req 15	Blight Gloves Serpent Gloves
Waist	Pristine Sash	Crafted (Tailoring (85)) · req 17	Novice Ardent's Sash Tuskwrap Belt
Legs	Filigreed Pristine Leggings	Crafted (Tailoring (100)) · req 20	Ogre Loincloth Abomination Skin Leggings
Feet	Rotmender's Treads	Rath'mael, Ruins of Lordaeron · req 19	Spidersilk Boots Pristine Boots
Finger	Solid Gold Band	Quest: Opportunistic Education	Advisor's Ring Lorekeeper's Ring
Finger	Advisor's Ring	Vendor · req 18	Lorekeeper's Ring Malignant Root
Trinket	Rune of Perfection	Vendor · req 20	Rune of Duty Lookie's Spyglass
Trinket	Rune of Duty	Vendor · req 20	Lookie's Spyglass
Main Hand	Elderwild Construction Hammer		The Stitcher Trogg Scepter
Off Hand	Skum's Bucket	Skum (guide source), Wailing Caverns · req 17	Salve and Salvation A Lesson in Destruction
Ranged	Greater Magic Wand	Crafted (enchanting) · req 13	Torchlight Wand Sable Wand

Holy Priest BiS at level 30

Around level 30 the most upgrades for Holy Priest drop in Razorfen Kraul (5), Scarlet Monastery Graveyard (3) and Gnomeregan (3).

Slot	Best in slot	Where	Alternatives
Head	Holy Shroud	World drop · req 27	Embalmed Shroud Filigreed Pristine Circlet
Neck	Amulet of Forgiveness		Stygian Bone Amulet Kaleidoscope Chain
Shoulder	Death Speaker Mantle	Death Speaker Jargba, Razorfen Kraul · req 27	Bloodmage Mantle Batwing Mantle
Back	Red Wool Cloak	Bazil Thredd, The Stockade · req 26	Glowing Thresher Cape Repairman's Cape
Chest	Death Speaker Robes	Death Speaker Jargba, Razorfen Kraul · req 26	Pristine Gown Beguiler Robes
Wrist	Spidertank Oilrag	Electrocutioner 6000 (Classic source), Gnomeregan · req 29	Mindthrust Bracers Graveweave Bindings
Hands	Truefaith Gloves	Crafted (Tailoring (125)) · req 25	Pristine Gloves Tattered Mittens
Waist	Pristine Sash	Crafted (Tailoring (85)) · req 17	Blightleaf Rope Belt of Arugal
Legs	Pristine Leggings	Crafted (Tailoring (125)) · req 25	Filigreed Pristine Leggings Violet Sorcerer's Leggings
Feet	Gilded Slippers	Crafted (Tailoring (150)) · req 30	Rotmender's Treads Acidic Walkers
Finger	Sea Giant's Toe Ring	Vendor · req 30	Solid Gold Band Electrocutioner Lagnut
Finger	Solid Gold Band	Quest: Opportunistic Education	Electrocutioner Lagnut Snake Hoop
Trinket	Roogug's Severed Head	Roogug, Razorfen Kraul · req 25	Worgenbane Talisman Minor Recombobulator
Trinket	Worgenbane Talisman	Commander Springvale, Shadowfang Keep · req 21	Minor Recombobulator Satchel of Potions
Main Hand	Royal Diplomatic Scepter	Dark Iron Ambassador (Classic source), Gnomeregan · req 30	Death Speaker Scepter Elderwild Construction Hammer
Off Hand	Ponderous Orb	Shade of the Archmage, City of Dalaran · req 30	Orb of Souls Salve and Salvation
Ranged	Necrotic Wand	Azshir the Sleepless, Scarlet Monastery Graveyard · req 30	Wand of Mana Concentration Thunderwood

Holy Priest BiS at level 40

Around level 40 the most upgrades for Holy Priest drop in Scarlet Monastery Graveyard (2), Scarlet Monastery Cathedral (2) and Razorfen Kraul (2).

Slot	Best in slot	Where	Alternatives
Head	Holy Shroud	World drop · req 27	Embalmed Shroud Papal Fez
Neck	Glowing Eye of Mordresh	Mordresh Fire Eye, Razorfen Downs · req 36	Amulet of Forgiveness Triune Amulet
Shoulder	Inquisitor's Shawl	High Inquisitor Fairbanks, Scarlet Monastery Cathedral · req 37	Earthen Silk Shoulders Death Speaker Mantle
Back	Red Wool Cloak	Bazil Thredd, The Stockade · req 26	Battle Healer's Cloak Caretaker's Cape
Chest	Stormcloth Vest	Crafted (tailoring) · req 40	Death Speaker Robes Civinad Robes
Wrist	Dryad's Wrist Bindings	Vendor · req 40	Spidertank Oilrag Mindthrust Bracers
Hands	Truefaith Gloves	Crafted (Tailoring (125)) · req 25	Gilded Handwraps Dreamweave Gloves
Waist	Gilded Cord	Crafted (tailoring) · req 40	Pristine Sash Blightleaf Rope
Legs	Pristine Leggings	Crafted (Tailoring (125)) · req 25	Filigreed Pristine Leggings Stoneweaver Leggings
Feet	Gilded Slippers	Crafted (Tailoring (150)) · req 30	Rotmender's Treads Earthen Silk Slippers
Finger	Sea Giant's Toe Ring	Vendor · req 30	Philanthropist's Ring Solid Gold Band
Finger	Philanthropist's Ring	Quest: Greater Friend of the Library · req 35	Solid Gold Band Band of Crimson Light
Trinket	Ankh of Life	World drop · req 40	Minor Recombobulator Roogug's Severed Head
Trinket	Minor Recombobulator	Crafted (Engineering (140)) · req 23	Roogug's Severed Head Worgenbane Talisman
Main Hand	Royal Diplomatic Scepter	Dark Iron Ambassador (Classic source), Gnomeregan · req 30	Hand of Righteousness Death Speaker Scepter
Off Hand	Ponderous Orb	Shade of the Archmage, City of Dalaran · req 30	Beacon of Hope Orb of Souls
Ranged	Necrotic Wand	Azshir the Sleepless, Scarlet Monastery Graveyard · req 30	Wand of Mana Concentration Earthen Rod

Holy Priest BiS at level 50

Around level 50 the most upgrades for Holy Priest drop in Blackrock Depths (2), Uldaman (2) and Razorfen Downs (1).

Slot	Best in slot	Where	Alternatives
Head	Cassandra's Grace	World drop · req 42	Holy Shroud Papal Fez
Neck	Glowing Eye of Mordresh	Mordresh Fire Eye, Razorfen Downs · req 36	Amulet of Forgiveness Darkmoon Necklace
Shoulder	Mantle of Lost Hope	Lord Roccor, Blackrock Depths · req 48	Nethergeld Shoulders Inquisitor's Shawl
Back	Battle Healer's Cloak	Vendor · req 48	Caretaker's Cape Battle Healer's Cloak
Chest	Stormcloth Vest	Crafted (tailoring) · req 40	Grimlok's Tribal Vestments Ghostweave Vest
Wrist	Dryad's Wrist Bindings	Vendor · req 50	Nethergeld Cuffs Dryad's Wrist Bindings
Hands	Gilded Gloves	Crafted (tailoring) · req 50	Theramore Handwraps Raider Handwraps
Waist	Gilded Waistcord	Crafted (tailoring) · req 47	Earthenweave Cord Gilded Cord
Legs	Senior Designer's Pantaloons	Fineous Darkvire, Blackrock Depths · req 50	Pristine Leggings Stoneweaver Leggings
Feet	Gilded Sandals	Crafted (tailoring) · req 50	Gilded Slippers Earthenweave Boots
Finger	Sea Giant's Toe Ring	Vendor · req 30	Advisor's Ring Lorekeeper's Ring
Finger	Advisor's Ring	Vendor · req 48	Lorekeeper's Ring Darkspear Signet
Trinket	Uther's Strength	World drop · req 47	Minor Recombobulator Jewel of the Guard Captain
Trinket	Minor Recombobulator	Crafted (Engineering (140)) · req 23	Jewel of the Guard Captain Cleansed Vilebranch Icon
Main Hand	Royal Diplomatic Scepter	Dark Iron Ambassador (Classic source), Gnomeregan · req 30	Hand of Righteousness Elderwild Construction Hammer
Off Hand	Twisting Essence Jar	Crafted (enchanting) · req 45	Highborne Memory Crystal Beacon of Hope
Ranged	Necrotic Wand	Azshir the Sleepless, Scarlet Monastery Graveyard · req 30	Earthen Rod Lesser Eternal Wand

Holy Priest BiS at level 60

Around level 60 the most upgrades for Holy Priest drop in Blackrock Depths (4), Stratholme (2) and Dire Maul (2).

Slot	Best in slot	Where	Alternatives
Head	Mooncloth Circlet	Crafted (tailoring) · req 57	Bad Hat Cassandra's Grace
Neck	Animated Chain Necklace	Ramstein the Gorger, Stratholme · req 57	Drake Tooth Necklace Orb of the Darkmoon
Shoulder	Mooncloth Shoulders	Crafted (tailoring) · req 56	Mantle of Lost Hope Mantle of the Scarlet Crusade
Back	Hide of the Wild	Crafted (leatherworking) · req 57	Drape of Recovery Cloak of the Cosmos
Chest	Truefaith Vestments	Crafted (tailoring) · req 57	Robes of the Exalted Stormcloth Vest
Wrist	Bracers of Hope	Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Friend of the Dawn · req 60	Dryad's Wrist Bindings Bracers of Mending
Hands	Desert Bloom Gloves	Quest: Armaments of War · req 60	Hands of the Exalted Herald Mooncloth Gloves
Waist	Whipvine Cord	Alzzin the Wildshaper, Dire Maul · req 54	Wisdom of the Timbermaw Penitent's Cinch
Legs	Padre's Trousers	Illyanna Ravenoak, Dire Maul · req 56	Senior Designer's Pantaloons Outrider's Silk Leggings
Feet	Swarmtender's Footpads	Crafted (tailoring) · req 53	Virtuous Sandals Boots of the Full Moon
Finger	Vigilant Watcher's Signet	Reputation · req 60	Vigilant Watcher's Signet Fordring's Seal
Finger	Vigilant Watcher's Signet	Reputation · req 60	Fordring's Seal Band of Mending
Trinket	Serenity Field	req 60	Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas Briarwood Reed
Trinket	Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas	Quest: Holy Bologna: What the Light Won't Tell You · req 60	Briarwood Reed Second Wind
Main Hand	Simone's Cultivating Hammer	Quest: The Perfect Poison · req 60	Royal Diplomatic Scepter Hand of Edward the Odd
Off Hand	Lei of the Lifegiver	Vendor · req 55	Earthcalm Orb Master Dragonslayer's Orb
Ranged	Torch of Light	Crafted (enchanting) · req 60	Wand of Eternal Light Bonecreeper Stylus

Priest changes in Forever

nerf
Holy Fire
Rank 1 deals 53 to 65 instead of 57 to 70.
October 18, 2026
buff
Devouring Plague
Cooldown drops to 24 sec (was 1 min).
October 15, 2026
buff
Power in Light
Also raises Smite and Penance on a target with Holy Fire or Shadow Word: Pain.
October 15, 2026
buff
Silent Resolve
Its threat reduction applies to all spells.
October 15, 2026
buff
Twin Disciplines
Also works with Shadow Word: Death, Mind Flay, Starshards and Penance.
October 15, 2026
buff
Shadow Word: Death
Benefits from Shadowform’s critical damage bonus.
October 15, 2026
buff
Vampiric Embrace
Can’t be resisted, and its cooldown drops to 30 sec (was 1 min).
October 15, 2026
buff
Dark Inspiration
New Shadow talent on row 4: Mind Blast and a full Mind Flay raise your party’s Spirit by 3/6/9/12/15% for 10 sec.
October 15, 2026

Change list compiled from the Forever patch notes and client data.

Priest talent builds

All Priest talents in Forever

Other Priest specs

Discipline Priest BiS · Shadow Priest BiS

FAQ

What is the best in slot gear for Holy Priest in WoW Forever?

At level 60 the top picks include Mooncloth Circlet, Hide of the Wild and Truefaith Vestments. The full slot-by-slot list for levels 10 to 60 is on this page.

What stats should Holy Priest prioritize?

Mana per 5 sec, Healing, Spell Damage, Intellect and Spirit, roughly in that order.

Where should Holy Priest farm gear while leveling?

Level 20: The Deadmines. Level 30: Razorfen Kraul. Level 40: Scarlet Monastery Graveyard.

Last updated 2026-10-28. Game data from the WoW Forever client (Beta build 1.60.1.70532); community picks credited where used.