Healer
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- 1 Nov 2026: Guide pages created from Blizzard's Forever class posts (beta). Talents show only the published milestone talents.
Direct and group healing. Binding Heal and Prayer of Mending are new, and several 
Priests' Renews can share a target.
Direct and group healing.
- B Healer: Prayer of Mending only at 31 points; solo kills stay slow until Devouring Plague at 20. tier list ›
- S Healer: Prayer of Mending, several Priests' Renews on one target, Prayer of Healing heals pets. tier list ›
Fear WardFear WardNow baseline for every Priest, whatever the race.Blizzard beta notes for all Priests at 20, Fortitude and 
Divine SpiritDivine SpiritSpirit buff. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notes, 
FadeFadeDrops twice as much threat.Blizzard beta notes.
Little: 
Power Word: ShieldPower Word: ShieldAbsorb shield. Cast it before the pull.Classic-era level: check in game and FadeFadeDrops twice as much threat.Blizzard beta notes buy time.
New and moved talents
Binding HealPrayer of Mending
Source: Blizzard class deep dive (beta) · checked 1 Nov 2026
Our notes
- Lightwell is gone. Prayer of Mending takes the 31-point slot.
- Prayer of Healing now also heals party pets, which Hunter and Warlock groups will notice.
Where it ranks
| List | Role | Tier | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leveling | Healer | B | Prayer of Mending only at 31 points; solo kills stay slow until Devouring Plague at 20. |
| Dungeons | Healer | S | Prayer of Mending, several Priests' Renews on one target, Prayer of Healing heals pets. |
v1 (pre-launch), 1 Nov 2026. All specs by role
Priest abilities that matter for Holy
- New in Forever: Fear WardFear WardNow baseline for every Priest, whatever the race.Blizzard beta notes
Devouring PlagueDevouring PlagueShadow damage over time that heals you. Now baseline for every Priest.Blizzard beta notesDivine SpiritDivine SpiritSpirit buff. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notes
Shadow Word: DeathShadow Word: DeathInstant Shadow nuke. Hurts you if the target survives.Blizzard beta notes - Changed: FadeFadeDrops twice as much threat.Blizzard beta notes
RenewRenewSeveral Priests can each keep their own Renew on one target.Blizzard beta notes - Core: Power Word: ShieldPower Word: ShieldAbsorb shield. Cast it before the pull.Classic-era level: check in game
Plans with Holy
Troll Priest healer
Undead Priest healer
Human Priest healer
Dwarf Priest healer
Night Elf Priest healer
Gnome Priest healerUnverified Talent build: after launch. Blizzard has published the trees' new talents, not their point costs, so we don't post a build yet.