Discipline Priest Healing Castle Nathria Raid Guide — Shadowlands 9.0.5
On this page, you will find tips, tricks, and strategies tailored to your Discipline Priest for each boss of the following raid: Castle Nathria. All our content is updated for World of Warcraft — Shadowlands 9.0.5.
Introduction
In this section, you will find information and guidance for healing each boss individually in the Castle Nathria as a Discipline Priest. These are not complete encounter guides, but rather provide specific tips for healing the bosses as a Discipline Priest.
The tips on this page are based on Beta testing alone and may not reflect the state of encounters on live servers. This page will be updated with new information once the encounters have been experienced and killed on their respective difficulties.
Talent and Legendary Cheatsheet
We advise to use the following talents on Shriekwing.
- Level 15:
Schism
- Level 25:
Angelic Feather
- Level 30:
Mindbender
- Level 35:
Shining Force
- Level 40:
Sins of the Many
- Level 45:
Halo
- Level 50:
Spirit Shell
We advise you to use the following Legendary on Shriekwing: Clarity of Mind.
We advise to use the following talents on Huntsman Altimor.
- Level 15:
Schism
- Level 25:
Angelic Feather
- Level 30:
Power Word: Solace
- Level 35:
Shining Force
- Level 40:
Sins of the Many
- Level 45:
Purge the Wicked
- Level 50:
Evangelism
We advise you to use the following Legendary on Huntsman Altimor: Clarity of Mind.
We advise to use the following talents on Hungering Destroyer.
- Level 15:
Schism
- Level 25:
Angelic Feather
- Level 30:
Mindbender
- Level 35:
Shining Force
- Level 40:
Sins of the Many
- Level 45:
Halo
- Level 50:
Spirit Shell
We advise you to use the following Legendary on Hungering Destroyer: Clarity of Mind.
We advise to use the following talents on Artificer Xy'Mox.
- Level 15:
Schism
- Level 25:
Angelic Feather
- Level 30:
Mindbender
- Level 35:
Shining Force
- Level 40:
Sins of the Many
- Level 45:
Halo
- Level 50:
Spirit Shell
We advise you to use the following Legendary on Artificer Xy'Mox: Clarity of Mind.
We advise to use the following talents on Sun King's Salvation.
- Level 15:
Schism
- Level 25:
Angelic Feather
- Level 30:
Power Word: Solace
- Level 35:
Shining Force
- Level 40:
Sins of the Many
- Level 45:
Purge the Wicked
- Level 50:
Evangelism
We advise you to use the following Legendary on Sun King's Salvation: Clarity of Mind.
We advise to use the following talents on Lady Inerva Darkvein.
- Level 15:
Schism
- Level 25:
Angelic Feather
- Level 30:
Power Word: Solace
- Level 35:
Shining Force
- Level 40:
Sins of the Many
- Level 45:
Purge the Wicked
- Level 50:
Evangelism
We advise you to use the following Legendary on Lady Inerva Darkvein: Clarity of Mind.
We advise to use the following talents on The Council of Blood.
- Level 15:
Schism
- Level 25:
Angelic Feather
- Level 30:
Mindbender
- Level 35:
Shining Force
- Level 40:
Sins of the Many
- Level 45:
Purge the Wicked
- Level 50:
Spirit Shell
We advise you to use the following Legendary on The Council of Blood: Clarity of Mind.
We advise to use the following talents on Sludgefist.
- Level 15:
Schism
- Level 25:
Angelic Feather
- Level 30:
Mindbender
- Level 35:
Shining Force
- Level 40:
Sins of the Many
- Level 45:
Halo
- Level 50:
Spirit Shell
We advise you to use the following Legendary on Sludgefist: Clarity of Mind.
We advise to use the following talents on Stone Legion Generals.
- Level 15:
Schism
- Level 25:
Angelic Feather
- Level 30:
Mindbender
- Level 35:
Shining Force
- Level 40:
Sins of the Many
- Level 45:
Purge the Wicked
- Level 50:
Spirit Shell
We advise you to use the following Legendary on Stone Legion Generals: Clarity of Mind.
We advise to use the following talents on Sire Denathrius.
- Level 15:
Schism
- Level 25:
Angelic Feather
- Level 30:
Mindbender
- Level 35:
Shining Force
- Level 40:
Sins of the Many
- Level 45:
Purge the Wicked
- Level 50:
Spirit Shell
We advise you to use the following Legendary on Sire Denathrius: Clarity of Mind.
Clarity of Mind will likely be the best Legendary for every boss.
Shriekwing
Talents and Legendary Choice
We advise you to use the following talents against Shriekwing.
- Level 15:
Schism
- Level 25:
Angelic Feather
- Level 30:
Mindbender
- Level 35:
Shining Force
- Level 40:
Sins of the Many
- Level 45:
Halo
- Level 50:
Spirit Shell
We advise you to use the following Legendary against Shriekwing: Clarity of Mind.
Damage Analysis
The majority of this boss's damage will come from Wave of Blood
during Phase One of the encounter, especially when it overlaps with
Earsplitting Shriek. You should expect to get four waves of blood and
two Earsplitting Shrieks per Phase One cycle. The following is a general
recommendation for how to distribute your cooldowns per Phase One:
- Wave of Blood 1 —
Spirit Shell +
Power Word: Radiance x 2 +
Mindbender
- Wave of Blood 2 —
Power Word: Radiance x 1
- Wave of Blood 3 —
Power Word: Radiance x 1
- Wave of Blood 4 —
Spirit Shell +
Power Word: Radiance x 2 +
Mindbender
Raid Frame Setup
If using custom raid frames, ensure you are tracking the following abilities:
Echolocation - Spell ID 342074
Exsanguinated - Spell ID 328897
Huntsman Altimor
Talents and Legendary Choice
We advise you to use the following talents against Huntsman Altimor.
- Level 15:
Schism
- Level 25:
Angelic Feather
- Level 30:
Power Word: Solace
- Level 35:
Shining Force
- Level 40:
Sins of the Many
- Level 45:
Purge the Wicked
- Level 50:
Evangelism
We advise you to use the following Legendary against Huntsman Altimor: Clarity of Mind.
Damage Analysis
This fight contains little raid wide AoE damage if executed properly outside
of the third add. Assisting in covering Sinseeker targets as well as
the targets of other bleeds will be a significant portion of this fights
incoming damage. Other than ensuring you have
Rapture available for the
described purpose below, try to cycle your cooldowns throughout the fight as
needed until the third add.
Utilizing Rapture and
Pain Suppression to ensure
Rip Soul does not bring the tank below full health will result in
entirely skipping ones of the fights most deadly mechanics.
Raid Frame Setup
If using custom raid frames, ensure you are tracking the following abilities:
Sinseeker - Spell ID 335114
Vicious Lunge - Spell ID 334939
Jagged Claws - Spell ID 334971
Hungering Destroyer
Talents and Legendary Choice
We advise you to use the following talents against Hungering Destroyer.
- Level 15:
Schism
- Level 25:
Angelic Feather
- Level 30:
Mindbender
- Level 35:
Shining Force
- Level 40:
Sins of the Many
- Level 45:
Halo
- Level 50:
Spirit Shell
We advise you to use the following Legendary against Hungering Destroyer: Clarity of Mind.
Damage Analysis
The majority of the damage you will look to cover during this encounter
results from the Expunge cast. Due to these occurring approximately
every 30 seconds, you should utilize a full
Spirit Shell ramp every
other Expunge. Utilize a single
Power Word: Radiance on the Expunge casts
that you are not using Spirit Shell on.
Raid Frame Setup
If using custom raid frames, ensure you are tracking the following abilities:
Gluttonous Miasma - Spell ID 329298
Volatile Ejection - Spell ID 334266
Artificer Xy'Mox
Talents and Legendary Choice
We advise you to use the following talents against Artificer Xy'Mox.
- Level 15:
Schism
- Level 25:
Angelic Feather
- Level 30:
Mindbender
- Level 35:
Shining Force
- Level 40:
Sins of the Many
- Level 45:
Halo
- Level 50:
Spirit Shell
We advise you to use the following Legendary against Artificer Xy'Mox: Clarity of Mind.
Damage Analysis
The majority of the damage you will look to cover during this encounter
results from the Glyph of Destruction cast. Due to these occurring
approximately every 30 seconds, you should utilize a full
Spirit Shell
ramp every other cast. Utilize a single
Power Word: Radiance on the
casts that you are not using Spirit Shell on.
Raid Frame Setup
If using custom raid frames, ensure you are tracking the following abilities:
Withering Touch - Spell ID 340860
Dimensional Tear - Spell ID 328437
Glyph of Destruction - Spell ID 325361
Sun King's Salvation
Talents and Legendary Choice
We advise you to use the following talents against Sun King's Salvation.
- Level 15:
Schism
- Level 25:
Angelic Feather
- Level 30:
Power Word: Solace
- Level 35:
Shining Force
- Level 40:
Sins of the Many
- Level 45:
Purge the Wicked
- Level 50:
Evangelism
We advise you to use the following Legendary against Sun King's Salvation: Clarity of Mind.
Damage Analysis
This boss was largely incomplete on Beta and changed multiple times. Due to inconclusive Beta testing, damage analysis for this boss will be added shortly after the boss has been killed on live servers.
Raid Frame Setup
If using custom raid frames, ensure you are tracking the following abilities:
Crimson Flurry - Spell ID 341473
Soul Infusion - Spell ID 325665
Lady Inerva Darkvein
Talents and Legendary Choice
We advise you to use the following talents against Lady Inerva Darkvein.
- Level 15:
Schism
- Level 25:
Angelic Feather
- Level 30:
Power Word: Solace
- Level 35:
Shining Force
- Level 40:
Sins of the Many
- Level 45:
Purge the Wicked
- Level 50:
Evangelism
We advise you to use the following Legendary against Lady Inerva Darkvein: Clarity of Mind.
Damage Analysis
This boss was largely incomplete on Beta and changed multiple times. Due to inconclusive Beta testing, damage analysis for this boss will be added shortly after the boss has been killed on live servers.
Raid Frame Setup
If using custom raid frames, ensure you are tracking the following abilities:
Warped Desires - Spell ID 325382
Shared Cognition - Spell ID 325908
The Council of Blood
Talents and Legendary Choice
We advise you to use the following talents against The Council of Blood.
- Level 15:
Schism
- Level 25:
Angelic Feather
- Level 30:
Mindbender
- Level 35:
Shining Force
- Level 40:
Sins of the Many
- Level 45:
Purge the Wicked
- Level 50:
Spirit Shell
We advise you to use the following Legendary against The Council of Blood: Clarity of Mind.
Damage Analysis
On Heroic difficulty, the primary dangerous mechanic in this encounter is not present, so you will likely just utilize your cooldowns whenever available to deal with the slowly ramping ticking damage the raid is taking during the encounter.
On Mythic difficulty, you will want to utilize a full Spirit Shell
ramp for
Dancing Fever which happen one minute apart.
Raid Frame Setup
If using custom raid frames, ensure you are tracking the following abilities:
Drain Essence - Spell ID 327773
Sludgefist
Talents and Legendary Choice
We advise you to use the following talents against Sludgefist.
- Level 15:
Schism
- Level 25:
Angelic Feather
- Level 30:
Mindbender
- Level 35:
Shining Force
- Level 40:
Sins of the Many
- Level 45:
Halo
- Level 50:
Spirit Shell
We advise you to use the following Legendary against Sludgefist: Clarity of Mind.
Damage Analysis
Hateful Gaze will be your your primary target to cover
with a
Spirit Shell ramp. Each Hateful Gaze occurs every 60
seconds.
Raid Frame Setup
This boss has nothing critically important to track on your frames.
Stone Legion Generals
Talents and Legendary Choice
We advise you to use the following talents against Stone Legion Generals.
- Level 15:
Schism
- Level 25:
Angelic Feather
- Level 30:
Mindbender
- Level 35:
Shining Force
- Level 40:
Sins of the Many
- Level 45:
Purge the Wicked
- Level 50:
Spirit Shell
We advise you to use the following Legendary against Stone Legion Generals: Clarity of Mind.
Damage Analysis
Pulverizing Meteor occurs approximately once every 60 seconds,
allowing you to cover each with a full
Spirit Shell ramp. Outside of
this, insure you are assisting with dispelling
Heart Rend and healing
through the debuff
Heart Hemorrhage that it leaves behind.
Raid Frame Setup
If using custom raid frames, ensure you are tracking the following abilities:
Wicked Laceration - Spell ID 333913
Serrated Tear - Spell ID 343881
Heart Rend - Spell ID 334765
Heart Hemorrhage - Spell ID 334771
Sire Denathrius
Talents and Legendary Choice
We advise you to use the following talents against Sire Denathrius.
- Level 15:
Schism
- Level 25:
Angelic Feather
- Level 30:
Mindbender
- Level 35:
Shining Force
- Level 40:
Sins of the Many
- Level 45:
Purge the Wicked
- Level 50:
Spirit Shell
We advise you to use the following Legendary against Sire Denathrius: Clarity of Mind.
Damage Analysis
During Phase One, you will want to cover every Blood Price event,
which occur once every minute, with a full
Spirit Shell ramp. You will
look to use your spare
Power Word: Radiance charge to assist with covering
Cleansing Pain, which occurs every 30 seconds.
During Phase Two, you will be looking to utilize your cooldowns whenever
available to cover Crimson Chorus damage when the adds are alive.
Due to limited testing on Phase Three, more tips/recommendations will be added shortly after the fight has been released to live servers.
Raid Frame Setup
If using custom raid frames, ensure you are tracking the following abilities:
Burden of Sin - Spell ID 326699
Feeding Time - Spell ID 327089
Fatal Finesse - Spell ID 332797
Carnage - Spell ID 329875
Changelog
- 08 Dec. 2020: Added initial recommendations based on Beta Testing and pre-release data.
- 01 Dec. 2020: Added placeholder Castle Nathria page.
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