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![]() In this article, we explain what the best statistics are for Discipline Priests (WoW 4.3), how the class benefits from each of them, and what your reforging strategy should be. We also detail what the various caps are and why they should be attained. The statistics priority is important as it influences reforging strategies as well as itemisation choices (gear, enchants, and gems). Make sure to check our Gear Optimisation Guide, which serves as a support guide for this article. The other articles of our Discipline Priest guide can be accessed from the table of contents on the right. 1. Basics↑topUnlike other classes, Discipline Priests do not have a preset statistic priority. Instead, they can choose between 3 statistic priorities that are perfectly viable for both tank and raid healing. Choosing your priority will affect your playstyle, as we explain later in this article.
If you are unsure what the optimal reforging strategy is for the priority you choose, please refer to the reforging section of our Gear Optimisation Guide. 2. Getting a Better Understanding↑top2.1. Statistics Explanations2.1.1. IntellectIntellect is the only statistic which is clearly optimal for Discipline Priests. It is the best statistic for mana regeneration (as it increases your mana pool, and all of your means of mana regeneration are based on your maximum mana) as well as for healing throughput. You should attempt to get as much Intellect as you can (mostly through having higher item level gear and getting Intellect enchants, where available).
2.1.2. SpiritSpirit is the healer statistic. It increases your mana regeneration. You will, for the most part, prefer gear pieces with Spirit, although if the other secondary statistic on the item is undesirable to you, it may be worth using an item without Spirit. How much Spirit you should have is up to you and your playstyle. If you are running out of mana often, even while properly using your mana regeneration cooldowns, you should aim for more Spirit. Keep in mind that this advice does not take into account your spell usage, which can be the cause for your mana problems. If you are comfortable with your level of mana regeneration, you can start reforging out of Spirit or avoiding gear with Spirit, and opt for more throughput. 2.1.3. Haste RatingHaste Rating is most useful for AoE raid healing. It can be useful for single target healing (either in the case of tank healing or raid healing), depending on the situation. Haste Rating has the following benefits:
Prioritising Haste Rating over other statistics will result in the following drawbacks:
2.1.4. Mastery RatingMastery Rating is most useful for tank healing or sustained AoE raid healing. It can be useful for single target raid healing or other types of AoE raid healing, depending on various factors. Mastery Rating has the following benefits:
Prioritising Mastery Rating over other statistics will result in the following drawbacks:
2.1.5. Critical Strike RatingCritical Strike Rating is most useful for tank healing. For single target or AoE raid healing, it can provide certain benefits in some situations, though these are generally outweighed by the drawbacks. Critical Strike Rating provides the following benefits:
Prioritising Critical Strike Rating over other statistics will result in the following drawbacks:
2.2. PrioritiesBecause Haste Rating, Mastery Rating and Critical Strike Rating all complement each other, it is difficult to say to completely drop one statistic for another. Our advice is to always analyse your current situation (your role, the other healers in your raid, the type of damage in the encounter) and choose the statistics which fit it best. We propose the following three combinations, though others may work just as well for you. 2.2.1. Haste Rating > Mastery Rating > Critical Strike RatingThis statistic combination will yield the most powerful AoE raid
healing (i.e., spamming Furthermore, this gives you a higher chance to finish a cast before being forced to move due to environmental damage or other fight mechanics. In case of tank healing, prioritising Haste Rating means that you
can cast For single target healing on players other than the tank, it means that your casts will reach their target faster, giving you more accuracy. 2.2.2. Mastery Rating > Critical Strike Rating > Haste RatingThis statistic combination is the strongest for tank healing. It
provides a large amount of absorption from your The Critical Strike Rating will provide you with a chance for "double heals". These will most often not overheal, as the tank will seldom be at full health. For AoE raid healing, this combination can provide excellent results
in situations where there is sustained raid damage. This is because the
Divine Aegises from your In raid damage situations where there are long periods of time in between the damage spikes, Mastery Rating's efficiency drops significantly, since Divine Aegis will generally expire (after 15 seconds) and thus be of no use. 2.2.3. Mastery Rating > Haste Rating > Critical Strike RatingThis statistic combination will provide you with the benefits of high
Mastery Rating (stronger absorbs from It is beneficial for AoE raid healing, when you desire to prevent
more of the damage rather than to heal it. It also allows you to use
It also provides good tank healing, by providing stronger shields and faster heals on the tank, while avoiding the unpredictability of Critical Strike Rating. |