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In the game's own words

Priest Lore

Quoted from the game client, build 1.60.1.70707.

At character creation

Priests guide the spiritual destiny of their people. Through their unique insight into the mind, they are able to shape an individual's beliefs, whether to inspire or terrify, soothe or dominate, heal or harm. Just as the heart can hold both darkness and light, priests wield powers of creation and devastation by channeling the potent forces underlying faith.

ChrClasses, Description_lang

In the client strings

Priests are well-rounded healers with a variety of tools. However, they can also sacrifice their healing to deal damage with Shadow magic.

GlobalStrings, CLASS_PRIEST

The three trees

Races that can be a Priest

  • UndeadHorde2 fit PriestCannibalizeInstant, 2 min cooldownChanged in ForeverFits PriestMana: Priests use ManaWhen activated, regenerates 7% of total Health and 7% of total Mana every 2 sec for 10 sec. Only works on Humanoid or Undead corpses within 5 yds. Any movement, action, or damage taken while Cannibalizing will cancel the effect.Will of the ForsakenInstant, 2 min cooldownChanged in ForeverInstantly removes all Charm, Fear and Sleep effects.Touch of the GravePassiveNew in ForeverFits PriestOnly Priests, Mages and Warlocks get this versionYour spells and attacks have a 30% chance to drain Health from the target, up to 5% of your maximum Health.Underwater BreathingPassiveUnderwater breath lasts 300% longer than normal.
  • TrollHordeBerserkingInstant, 3 min cooldownRapid RegenerationInstant, 3 min cooldownNew in ForeverRegenerate 50% of your maximum Health over 6 sec. Any movement, action, or damage taken will cancel the effect.Beast SlayingPassiveDamage dealt versus Beasts increased by 5%.RegenerationPassiveChanged in ForeverHealth regeneration rate increased by 20%. In addition, 20% of total Health regeneration will continue during combat.
  • HumanAlliancePerceptionInstant, 3 min cooldownDramatically increases stealth detection for 20 sec.Will to SurviveInstant, 3 min cooldownNew in ForeverInstantly removes all Stun effects.RuthlessPassiveChanged in ForeverIncreases your critical strike chance with all spells and attacks by 2%.The Human SpiritPassiveSpirit increased by 5%.
  • DwarfAllianceFind TreasureInstantAllows the dwarf to sense nearby treasure, making it appear on the minimap. Lasts until cancelled.StoneformInstant, 3 min cooldownChanged in ForeverInstantly removes and grants immunity to all Bleed, Poison, and Disease effects, and reduces all Physical damage taken by 10% for 8 sec.Big Game HunterPassiveNew in ForeverDamage dealt versus Beasts increased by 5%.Earth FuryPassiveNew in ForeverIncreases your critical strike bonus to damage and healing by 2%.
  • Night ElfAllianceElune's LightInstant, 3 min cooldownNew in ForeverIncreases your critical strike chance with all spells and attacks by 10% for 15 sec.ShadowmeldInstant, 10 sec cooldownChanged in ForeverActivate to slip into the shadows, reducing the chance for enemies to detect your presence. Lasts until cancelled or upon moving. Using this ability in combat discourages enemies from attacking you, but increases the cooldown to 2 min.QuicknessPassiveChanged in ForeverDodge chance increased by 1% and movement speed increased by 2%. Night Elf Rogues and Druids are harder to detect in Stealth as if they were 1 level higher.Wisp SpiritPassiveChanged in ForeverTransform into a wisp upon death, increasing movement speed by 75%.
  • GnomeAlliance2 fit PriestEscape ArtistInstant, 2 min cooldownInstantly escape the effects of any movement impairing effect and gain immunity to those effects for 3 sec.Eureka!Instant, 2 min cooldownNew in ForeverFits PriestOnly Priests get this versionMana: Priests use ManaYour non-periodic damaging or healing abilities have their Mana cost reduced by 10% and deal 10% more damage or healing for 8 sec.Engineering SpecializationPassiveChanged in ForeverYour gnomish ingenuity reduces the rate of engineering devices failing or backfiring when you use them by 20%.Expansive MindPassiveChanged in ForeverFits PriestOnly Priests, Mages and Warlocks get this versionMana: Priests use ManaMaximum Mana increased by 5%.

From the game data alone: the racial's text names Mana, or its record gives this version to Priests. Gold-ringed icons fit. Hover, focus or tap a racial to read it. Every Priest racial

Text from the game client, build 1.60.1.70707: ChrClasses Description_lang and GlobalStrings CLASS_PRIEST, read from the client tables on wago.tools. World of Warcraft and its text belong to Blizzard Entertainment. Back to the Priest talent calculator