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Priest

Discipline · Holy · Shadow Magic· Playable byHumanDwarfNight ElfUndeadGnomenewTroll

Priest abilities

Every trainer and level ability with its Forever tooltip, sorted by level. · 69 abilities, 275 ranks

Circle of Healing

New

Heals all of target player's party members within 44 yards of target player for 922 to 969.

40 yd56% of base ManaInstant6 sec cooldownLevel 1

Dispersion

New

You disperse into pure Shadow energy, reducing all damage taken by 90%. You are unable to attack or cast spells, but you regenerate 6% mana every 1 sec for 6 sec. Dispersion can be cast while stunned, feared or silenced and clears all snare and movement impairing effects when cast, and makes you immune to them while dispersed.

Instant2 min cooldownLevel 1

Eye of the Void

New

Call an eye of the void to fight for you for 30 sec. The eye can cast a variety of curses on your target.

30 ydInstant3 min cooldownLevel 1

Homunculi

New

Break off splinters of your soul to animate 3 miniature copies of yourself that attempt to attack your current target with a mace, sword, and axe, reducing the attack speed, attack power, and armor respectively of any target they hit.

40 ydInstant2 min cooldownLevel 1

Lesser Heal

Changed

Heal your target for 163.

3 ranks: R1 L1 · R2 L4 · R3 L10

40 yd75 Mana1.7 sec castLevel 1 → 10

Mind Sear

New

Causes an explosion of shadow magic damaging the enemy target and other nearby enemies, causing 139 to 147 Shadow damage every 1 sec for 6 sec to all enemies within 10 yards of the target.

30 yd28% of base ManaInstantLevel 1

Mind Spike

New

Blasts the target for 248 to 267 Shadowfrost damage, and increases the critical strike chance of your next Mind Blast on the target by 30%, stacking up to 3 times.

35 yd6% of base Mana2.5 sec castLevel 1

Pain Suppression

New

Instantly reduces all damage taken by a friendly target by 40% and increases resistance to Dispel mechanics by 65% for 8 sec.

40 yd8% of base ManaInstant3 min cooldownLevel 1

Power Word: Barrier

New

Summons a holy barrier to protect all party members at the target location for 10 sec, reducing all damage taken by 25% and preventing damage from delaying spellcasting.

30 yd4% of base ManaInstant3 min cooldownLevel 1

Power Word: Fortitude

Changed

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

6 ranks: R1 L1 · R2 L12 · R3 L24 · R4 L36 · R5 L48 · R6 L60

30 yd1695 ManaInstantLevel 1 → 60

Shadow Word: Death

New

A word of dark binding that inflicts 448 Shadow damage to the target. If your target is not killed by Shadow Word: Death, you take backlash damage equal to 10% of your maximum health.

5 ranks: L1 · R1 L32 · R2 L40 · R3 L48 · R4 L56

30 yd340 ManaInstant18 sec cooldownLevel 1 → 56

Shadowfiend

New

Creates a shadowy fiend to attack the target. Caster receives 5% mana when the Shadowfiend attacks. Lasts 15 sec.

30 ydInstant5 min cooldownLevel 1

Smite

Changed

Smite an enemy for 170 Holy damage.

8 ranks: R1 L1 · R2 L6 · R3 L14 · R4 L22 · R5 L30 · R6 L38 · R7 L46 · R8 L54

30 yd280 Mana5 sec castLevel 1 → 54

Vampiric Touch

New

Applies your Vampiric Embrace talent to your target, causes 611 Shadow damage over 15 sec to your target, and causes all party members to gain mana equal to 2% of any Shadow spell damage you deal to the target.

30 yd16% of base Mana2.5 sec castLevel 1

Void Plague

New

Afflicts the target with a disease that causes 1,455 Shadow damage over 18 sec.

30 yd13% of base ManaInstant6 sec cooldownLevel 1

Shadow Word: Pain

Changed

A word of darkness that causes 762 Shadow damage over 18 sec.

8 ranks: R1 L4 · R2 L10 · R3 L18 · R4 L26 · R5 L34 · R6 L42 · R7 L50 · R8 L58

30 yd470 ManaInstantLevel 4 → 58

Power Word: Shield

Changed

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.

10 ranks: R1 L6 · R2 L12 · R3 L18 · R4 L24 · R5 L30 · R6 L36 · R7 L42 · R8 L48 · R9 L54 · R10 L60

40 yd500 ManaInstant4 sec cooldownLevel 6 → 60

Fade

Changed

Fade out, discouraging enemies from attacking you for 10 sec. More effective than Fade (rank 5).

6 ranks: R1 L8 · R2 L20 · R3 L30 · R4 L40 · R5 L50 · R6 L60

275 ManaInstant30 sec cooldownLevel 8 → 60

Renew

Changed

Heals the target of 970 damage over 15 sec.

20 ranks: R1 L8 · R1 L8 · R2 L14 · R2 L14 · R3 L20 · R3 L20 · R4 L26 · R4 L26 · R5 L32 · R5 L32 · R6 L38 · R6 L38 · R7 L44 · R7 L44 · R8 L50 · R8 L50 · R9 L56 · R9 L56 · R10 L60 · R10 L60

40 yd410 ManaInstantLevel 8 → 60

Confounding Flash

New

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

3% of base Mana0.5 sec cast2 min cooldownLevel 10

Desperate Prayer

Changed

Instantly heals the caster for 1,383.

7 ranks: R1 L10 · R2 L18 · R3 L26 · R4 L34 · R5 L42 · R6 L50 · R7 L58

Instant10 min cooldownLevel 10 → 58

Divine Grace

New

Instantly heals a friendly target below 50% Health for 1,383 and removes Weakened Soul from that target. Cannot be cast on self.

7 ranks: R1 L10 · R2 L18 · R3 L26 · R4 L34 · R5 L42 · R6 L50 · R7 L58

40 ydInstant10 min cooldownLevel 10 → 58

Hex of Weakness

Changed

Weakens the target enemy, reducing melee attack power by 204 and reducing the effectiveness of any healing by 20%. Lasts 2 min

6 ranks: R1 L10 · R2 L20 · R3 L30 · R4 L40 · R5 L50 · R6 L60

30 yd240 ManaInstantLevel 10 → 60

Mind Blast

Changed

Blasts the target for 485 Shadow damage, but causes a high amount of threat.

9 ranks: R1 L10 · R2 L16 · R3 L22 · R4 L28 · R5 L34 · R6 L40 · R7 L46 · R8 L52 · R9 L58

30 yd350 Mana2.5 sec cast8 sec cooldownLevel 10 → 58

Resurrection

Brings a dead player back to life with 750 health and 1,000 mana. Cannot be cast when in combat.

5 ranks: R1 L10 · R2 L22 · R3 L34 · R4 L46 · R5 L58

30 yd75% of base Mana10 sec castLevel 10 → 58

Starshards

Changed

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

7 ranks: R1 L10 · R2 L18 · R3 L26 · R4 L34 · R5 L42 · R6 L50 · R7 L58

30 yd350 ManaInstant30 sec cooldownLevel 10 → 58

Touch of Weakness

Changed

The next melee attack on the caster will cause 56 Shadow damage and reduce the attacker's melee attack power by the attacker by 204 for 2 min.

7 ranks: R1 L10 · R1 L10 · R2 L20 · R3 L30 · R4 L40 · R5 L50 · R6 L60

195 ManaInstantLevel 10 → 60

Inner Fire

Changed

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.

6 ranks: R1 L12 · R2 L20 · R3 L30 · R4 L40 · R5 L50 · R6 L60

315 ManaInstantLevel 12 → 60

Cure Disease

Removes 1 disease from the friendly target.

30 yd15% of base ManaInstantLevel 14

Psychic Scream

The caster lets out a psychic scream, causing 5 enemies within 8 yards to flee for 8 sec. Damage caused may interrupt the effect.

4 ranks: R1 L14 · R2 L28 · R3 L42 · R4 L56

210 ManaInstant30 sec cooldownLevel 14 → 56

Heal

Changed

Heal your target for 651.

4 ranks: R1 L16 · R2 L22 · R3 L28 · R4 L34

40 yd305 Mana3 sec castLevel 16 → 34

Dispel Magic

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

2 ranks: R1 L18 · R2 L36

30 yd18% of base ManaInstantLevel 18 → 36

Chastise

New

Chastise the target, causing 289 Holy damage and Immobilizing them for up to 2 sec. Only works against Humanoids. This spell causes very low threat.

5 ranks: R1 L20 · R2 L30 · R3 L40 · R4 L50 · R5 L60

20 yd225 ManaInstant2 min cooldownLevel 20 → 60

Contingency Plan

New

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 926 damage and begin healing for 670 Health over 15 sec. A target may be affected by only one Contingency Plan.

5 ranks: R1 L20 · R2 L30 · R3 L40 · R4 L50 · R5 L60

30 ydInstant10 min cooldownLevel 20 → 60

Dark Sacrifice

New

Cannibalize 1,600 of your own Health over 15 sec to gain (1600 + Spirit) Mana.

5 ranks: R1 L20 · R2 L30 · R3 L40 · R4 L50 · R5 L60

Instant10 min cooldownLevel 20 → 60

Devouring Plague

Changed

Afflicts the target with a disease that causes 848 Shadow damage over 24 sec. Damage caused by the Devouring Plague heals the caster.

6 ranks: R1 L20 · R2 L28 · R3 L36 · R4 L44 · R5 L52 · R6 L60

30 yd985 ManaInstant24 sec cooldownLevel 20 → 60

Elune's Grace

Changed

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

3% of base ManaInstant5 min cooldownLevel 20

Fear Ward

Changed

Wards the friendly target against Fear. The next Fear effect used against the target will fail, using up the ward. Lasts 3 min.

30 yd100 ManaInstant3 min cooldownLevel 20

Feedback

Changed

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.

5 ranks: R1 L20 · R2 L30 · R3 L40 · R4 L50 · R5 L60

230 ManaInstant3 min cooldownLevel 20 → 60

Flash Heal

Changed

Heals a friendly target for 825.

7 ranks: R1 L20 · R2 L26 · R3 L32 · R4 L38 · R5 L44 · R6 L50 · R7 L56

40 yd380 Mana2.5 sec castLevel 20 → 56

Holy Fire

Changed

Consumes the enemy in holy flames that cause 208 Holy damage and an additional 75 Holy damage over 10 sec.

8 ranks: R1 L20 · R2 L24 · R3 L30 · R4 L36 · R5 L42 · R6 L48 · R7 L54 · R8 L60

30 yd255 Mana2.2 sec castLevel 20 → 60

Mind Soothe

Soothes the target, reducing the range at which it will attack you by 10 yards. Only affects Humanoid targets level 70 or lower. Lasts 15 sec.

3 ranks: R1 L20 · R2 L36 · R3 L52

40 yd90 ManaInstantLevel 20 → 52

Shackle Undead

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.

3 ranks: R1 L20 · R2 L40 · R3 L60

30 yd150 Mana2.5 sec castLevel 20 → 60

Shadowguard

Changed

Casts a bolt of shadow at the target for 96 Shadow damage.

12 ranks: R1 L20 · R1 L20 · R2 L28 · R2 L28 · R3 L36 · R3 L36 · R4 L44 · R4 L44 · R5 L52 · R5 L52 · R6 L60 · R6 L60

100 ydInstantLevel 20 → 60

Mind Vision

Allows the caster to see through the target's eyes for 1 min. Will not work if the target is in another instance or on another continent.

2 ranks: R1 L22 · R2 L44

150 ManaInstantLevel 22 → 44

Mana Burn

Drains 759 mana from a target. For each mana drained in this way, the target takes 0.5 Shadow damage.

5 ranks: R1 L24 · R2 L32 · R3 L40 · R4 L48 · R5 L56

30 yd270 Mana3 sec castLevel 24 → 56

Holy Nova

Changed

Causes an explosion of holy light around the caster, causing 187 Holy damage to all enemy targets within 10 yards and healing all party members within 10 yards for 311. These effects cause no threat. Each time Holy Fire deals damage, you have a 5% chance for your next Holy Nova to cost no Mana.

5 ranks: R2 L28 · R3 L36 · R4 L44 · R5 L52 · R6 L60

750 ManaInstantLevel 28 → 60

Mind Flay

Changed

Assault the target's mind with Shadow energy, causing 390 Shadow damage over 3 sec and slowing their movement speed by 50%.

5 ranks: R2 L28 · R3 L36 · R4 L44 · R5 L52 · R6 L60

20 yd205 ManaInstantLevel 28 → 60

Divine Spirit

New

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

4 ranks: R1 L30 · R2 L40 · R3 L50 · R4 L60

30 yd970 ManaInstantLevel 30 → 60

Mind Control

Changed

Controls a humanoid mind up to level 62, but increases the time between attacks by 25%. Lasts up to 1 min.

3 ranks: R1 L30 · R2 L44 · R3 L58

20 yd750 Mana3 sec castLevel 30 → 58

Penance

New

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.

11 ranks: R1 L30 · R1 L30 · R2 L40 · R2 L40 · R2 L40 · R3 L50 · R3 L50 · R3 L50 · R4 L60 · R4 L60 · R4 L60

36 yd385 ManaInstant12 sec cooldownLevel 30 → 60

Prayer of Healing

Changed

A powerful prayer that heals the target and their party for 649. Party members must be within 40 yards of target.

5 ranks: R1 L30 · R2 L40 · R3 L50 · R4 L60 · R5 L60

40 yd1070 Mana3 sec castLevel 30 → 60

Shadow Protection

Changed

Increases the target's resistance to Shadow spells by 60 for 10 min.

3 ranks: R1 L30 · R2 L42 · R3 L56

30 yd650 ManaInstantLevel 30 → 56

Abolish Disease

Attempts to cure 1 disease effect on the target, and 1 more disease effect every 5 seconds for 20 sec.

30 yd15% of base ManaInstantLevel 32

Binding Heal

New

Heal yourself and a friendly target for 825. This causes low threat.

5 ranks: R2 L32 · R3 L38 · R4 L44 · R5 L50 · R6 L56

40 yd380 Mana2.5 sec castLevel 32 → 56

Levitate

Changed

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.

100 ManaInstantLevel 34

Greater Heal

Changed

A slow casting spell that heals a single target for 1,960.

5 ranks: R1 L40 · R2 L46 · R3 L52 · R4 L58 · R5 L60

40 yd710 Mana3 sec castLevel 40 → 60

Lightwell

New

Creates a holy Lightwell near the priest. Members of your raid or party can click the Lightwell to restore 1,600 health over 10 sec. Being attacked cancels the effect. Lightwell lasts for 3 min or 5 charges.

3 ranks: R1 L40 · R2 L50 · R3 L60

365 Mana2.5 sec cast10 min cooldownLevel 40 → 60

Prayer of Fortitude

Changed

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

2 ranks: R1 L48 · R2 L60

40 yd3400 ManaInstantLevel 48 → 60

Prayer of Mending

New

Places a spell on the target that heals them for (413 + (Healing Power × 0.429)) the next time they take damage or receive non-periodic healing. When the heal occurs, Prayer of Mending jumps to a party or raid member within 20 yds. Jumps up to 5 times and lasts 30 sec after each jump. This spell can only be placed on one target at a time per caster.

2 ranks: R2 L50 · R3 L60

40 yd390 ManaInstant10 sec cooldownLevel 50 → 60

Prayer of Shadow Protection

Changed

Power infuses all party and raid members, increasing their Shadow resistance by 60 for 20 min.

40 yd1300 ManaInstantLevel 56

Prayer of Spirit

Changed

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

40 yd1940 ManaInstantLevel 60

Blessed Recovery

Changed

Heals the target over 6 sec.

Instant

Focused Casting

When cast, you no longer lose casting time due to taking damage. Lasts 6 sec.

Instant

Increased Fortitude

PassiveNew

Decreases the mana cost of Power Word: Fortitude by 50% and increases its duration by 50%.

Secrets of Elune

PassiveNew

Allows you to meditate on the mysteries of Elune at moonwells.

Secrets of the Light

PassiveNew

Allows you to meditate on the mysteries of the Light in holy places.

Secrets of the Loa

PassiveNew

Allows you to meditate on the mysteries of the loa at altars.

Secrets of Undeath

PassiveNew

Allows you to meditate on the mysteries of undeath in graveyards.