Discipline Priest PvP Stat Priority, Gear, and Trinkets — The War Within (11.1.5)

The stat priority for Discipline Priests in PvP is as follows:

1. Intellect;
2. Versatility;
3. Mastery;
4. Haste;
5. Critical Strike;

Intellect is the best stat in all situations. Versatility is the strongest secondary stat at all times due to it increasing your damage and healing done and reducing your damage taken. Mastery is a flat healing increase to every target with Atonement. Haste is also an amazing stat as it reduces your global cooldown, increases your cast and channel speed, reduces the cooldown of important spells such as Power Word: Solace, and increases the tick rate of your DoT.

Note that the Season 1 Tier set bonuses are all nerfed by 50% in PvP scenarios. You want to use PvP items as much as possible since they have increased item level in PvP combat. This is what your final gear should look like, including set pieces and crafted items :

• Head: Confessor's Unshakable Halo
• Neck: Algari Competitor's Amulet - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery
• Shoulders: Confessor's Unshakable Radiance
• Cloak: Prized Warmonger's Cape
• Chest: Confessor's Unshakable Vestment
• Wrists: Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery
• Hands: Confessor's Unshakable Mitts
• Waist: Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery
• Legs: Prized Warmonger's Pants
• Feet: Prized Warmonger's Slippers
• Ring 1: Algari Competitor's Signet - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery
• Ring 2: Algari Competitor's Signet - Crafted with Haste & Mastery
• Trinket 1: Prized Gladiator's Medallion
• Trinket 2: Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
• 2H Staff: Prized Gladiator's Greatstaff

Note: It is essential to be wearing two PvP trinkets. This will give you a Stamina and stat boost that will increase your survivability.

As noted above, acquiring both your 2-set and 4-set bonus is crucial. It is also important to note that ALL tier sets are nerfed by 50% in PvP. Although this nerf is significant, tier sets are still important to acquire to maximize your chances of winning. For Discipline Priest, this is your tier set:

• 2-set: Your healing spells have a chance to apply Insurance! to their target that heals them over 15 seconds. Insurance is consumed if an ally drops below 40% health to heal them.
• 4-set: When your Power Word: Shield is completely absorbed on an ally, they are granted Insurance!! at 40% effectiveness. Allies with your Insurance!! or absorption effects receive 15% increased healing from you.

4-set is not required for Discipline Priests, but getting 2-set is recommended.

Embellishments are bonuses that can be put on crafted gear. These affects can have a drastic impact on the game. You are only allowed to have 2 Embellishments equipped at the same time. Here are the recommended Embellishments for Discipline Priest:

• Energy Redistribution Beacon. While above 80% health, your direct healing will redistribute up to 2% of your health to your target. This is great for increasing your overall healing output. Because this affect does stack, it is recommended to use 2 of them.
• Duskthread Lining. This Embellishment significantly increases your Versatility when you are above 80% health.

Here are the best enchants and gems for a Discipline Priest:

• Cloak: Enchant Cloak - Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
• Chest: Enchant Chest - Council's Intellect
• Bracers: Enchant Bracer - Chant of Armored Speed
• Legs: Daybreak Spellthread
• Boots: Enchant Boots - Scout's March
• Rings: Enchant Ring - Cursed Mastery
• Weapon: Enchant Weapon - Authority of Radiant Power

Versatile Onyx is the best gem you can use. You also get access to a single Meta Gem. You should use Cognitive Bloodstone for the meta slot.