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. Priests guide the spiritual destiny of their people. Though they are still able to heal wounds and cure the sick, priests are much more interested in dominating the weak and wretched in order to save them from themselves. Using strong mind powers and potent fear effects, these new priests were able to reestablish a strong hold over humanity's spiritual destiny. Obsessed with the notion that evil lurked within every mortal creature they set forth to purge men's' souls of corruption and darkness. Creation screen description AlphaĪfter the lands of Lordaeron were corrupted by the undead Scourge, the surviving clerics escaped to Stormwind and attempted to salvage their holy order: combining their forces with those of the clerics of Northshire, the weathered healers founded a new priesthood to guide their people in trouble times. The divine forces at the priest’s command can also be turned against foes, smiting them with holy fury.Īs light cannot exist without darkness, and darkness without light, some priests tap into shadow to better understand their own abilities, as well as the abilities of those who threaten them. These masters of the healing arts keep their companions fighting far beyond their normal capacities with an array of restorative powers and blessings. In the midst of terrible conflict, no hero questions the value of the priestly orders.

For millennia they have left behind the confines of their temples and the comfort of their shrines so they can support their allies in war-torn lands. Priests are devoted to the spiritual, and express their unwavering faith by serving the people. This means that priests will be newly available to orcs and Highmountain tauren. In Dragonflight, the priest class will be available to all playable races besides dracthyr.

Shadow priests use sinister Shadow magic and terrifying Void magic to eradicate enemies.

Holy priests are versatile healers who can reverse damage on individuals or groups and even heal from beyond the grave.

Discipline priests use magic to shield allies from taking damage as well as heal their wounds.

Priest talents can strengthen their ability to heal the wounded, endanger their foes with the power of Shadow, or empower themselves and others with protective prayers. Priests' ability to heal and buff allies, avoid aggro, dispel buffs on enemies, dispel debuffs on their allies, and resurrect fallen comrades makes them an important member of any group, whether it's PvP or PvE. The priest is a diverse and powerful class, highly desirable in any group and capable of fulfilling multiple roles.ĭiscipline and Holy priests are powerful and versatile healers with a range of tools for supporting their allies, while Shadow priests use dark and sinister magic to deal crippling damage to their foes.

While he has a variety of protective and enhancement spells to bolster his allies, the priest can also wreak terrible vengeance on his enemies, using the grand powers of the Holy Light to smite and purge them or the devastating powers of the Void to decimate their minds.

The priest is the master of healing and preservation, restoring his wounded allies, shielding them in battle and even resurrecting his fallen comrades from death. And the ignorant will look to you for guidance.”

“It is faith in ourselves that separates us from others, and with our powers, we will cause great change in all of Azeroth.

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