Discipline Priest PvP Stat Priority, Gear, and Trinkets — Midnight Pre-Patch (12.0)

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, and increases the tick rate of your DoT spells.

Note: If you plan on playing the more damage-focused build with Voidweaver Hero talents, you want to focus on Versatility & Haste as your primary stats.

In general, Discipline Priests want to get trinkets that increase their overall healing output. These trinkets can have a passive or on-use effect. The stat you want to be increasing is Versatility and either Mastery or Haste, depending on which Hero Talent tree you are playing. 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: Dying Star's Veil
• Neck: Algari Competitor's Amulet - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery or Versatility & Haste (If playing Voidweaver) or Versatility & Haste (If playing Voidweaver)
• Shoulders: Dying Star's Pyrelights
• Cloak: Reshii Wraps - With Versatility
• Chest: Dying Star's Cassock
• Wrists: Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery or Versatility & Haste (If playing Voidweaver)
• Hands: Dying Star's Caress
• Waist: Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery or Versatility & Haste (If playing Voidweaver)
• Legs: Algari Competitor's Cloth Leggings - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery or Versatility & Haste (If playing Voidweaver)
• Feet: Astral Gladiator's Silk Treads
• Ring 1: Algari Competitor's Signet - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery or Versatility & Haste (If playing Voidweaver)
• Ring 2: Algari Competitor's Signet - Crafted with Versatility & Mastery or Versatility & Haste (If playing Voidweaver)
• Trinket 1: Astral Gladiator's Medallion
• Trinket 2: Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
• 2H Staff: Astral Gladiator's Staff

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 important to note that ALL tier sets are nerfed to 33% effectiveness in PvP. Although this nerf is significant, tier sets are still important to acquire to maximize your chances to win. For Discipline Priests, this is your tier set:

• 2-set: Healing increased by 6%
• 4-set: Healing increased by 10%.

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.