Each Priest spec values stats differently. The orders below are the stat weights this site ranks Priest gear by, from most to least valuable, so they always agree with the BiS sheets.
| Spec | Stat Priority |
|---|---|
| Discipline | Critical Strike > Healing Power > Mana per 5 sec > Intellect > Spirit > Stamina |
| Holy | Critical Strike > Healing Power > Mana per 5 sec > Intellect > Spirit > Stamina |
| ShadowLeveling | Critical Strike > Hit > Spell Power = Shadow Damage > Mana per 5 sec > Intellect > Stamina > Spirit |
Discipline Priest Stat Priority
- Critical Strike
- Healing Power
- Mana per 5 sec
- Intellect
- Spirit
- Stamina
For Discipline Priest, Critical Strike is worth the most, then Healing Power and Mana per 5 sec. The table gives the weight of every stat the spec uses.
Discipline Priest Stat Weights
| Stat | Counted per | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Strike | 1% | 9.8 |
| Healing Power | 1 point | 1 |
| Mana per 5 sec | 1 point | 0.4 |
| Intellect | 1 point | 0.2 |
| Spirit | 1 point | 0.15 |
| Stamina | 1 point | 0.1 |
Holy Priest Stat Priority
- Critical Strike
- Healing Power
- Mana per 5 sec
- Intellect
- Spirit
- Stamina
For Holy Priest, Critical Strike is worth the most, then Healing Power and Mana per 5 sec. The table gives the weight of every stat the spec uses.
Holy Priest Stat Weights
| Stat | Counted per | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Strike | 1% | 4.2 |
| Healing Power | 1 point | 1 |
| Mana per 5 sec | 1 point | 0.6 |
| Intellect | 1 point | 0.35 |
| Spirit | 1 point | 0.3 |
| Stamina | 1 point | 0.1 |
Shadow Priest Stat Priority
- Critical Strike
- Hit
- Spell Power = Shadow Damage
- Mana per 5 sec
- Intellect
- Stamina
- Spirit
For Shadow Priest, Critical Strike is worth the most, then Hit and Spell Power = Shadow Damage. The table gives the weight of every stat the spec uses.
Shadow Priest Stat Weights
| Stat | Counted per | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Strike | 1% | 11.76 |
| Hit | 1% | 11.4 |
| Spell Power | 1 point | 1 |
| Shadow Damage | 1 point | 1 |
| Mana per 5 sec | 1 point | 0.3 |
| Intellect | 1 point | 0.24 |
| Stamina | 1 point | 0.15 |
| Spirit | 1 point | 0.1 |
How Much Hit a Shadow Priest Needs
How much hit you need depends on how many levels the target is above you, not on your own level; hit from talents counts too. Spells always keep a 1% miss, so the hit needed is one point below the miss chance.
| Target above you | 0 levels | 1 level | 2 levels | 3 levels (raid boss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss chance | 4% | 5% | 6% | 17% |
| Hit needed | 3% | 4% | 5% | 16% |
How to Read Priest Stat Weights
Every item scores the sum of its stats times these weights; the highest score takes the slot on the BiS sheets. Critical Strike and Hit are per 1%, the rest per point, and stats of equal weight are joined with =.
Damage to one spell school (such as +30 Shadow damage) counts as Spell Power in proportion to the share of damage the spec deals in that school, and Spell Penetration as half a point of Spell Power.
Priest Stat Priority Common Questions
What is the Priest stat priority in WoW Forever?
Discipline: Critical Strike > Healing Power > Mana per 5 sec > Intellect > Spirit > Stamina. Holy: Critical Strike > Healing Power > Mana per 5 sec > Intellect > Spirit > Stamina. Shadow: Critical Strike > Hit > Spell Power = Shadow Damage > Mana per 5 sec > Intellect > Stamina > Spirit.
What stats should a Priest look for while leveling?
Follow the Shadow order, the recommended leveling spec: Critical Strike > Hit > Spell Power = Shadow Damage > Mana per 5 sec. The leveling gear sheets also give Stamina a little extra value.
How much hit does a Priest need in WoW Forever?
Shadow needs 16% hit against a raid boss, which is three levels above you, and 3% against a target of your own level. Hit from talents counts toward these numbers.
Are Priest stat weights per point or per percent?
Critical Strike and Hit are weighed per 1%; every other stat is weighed per point. Stats joined with = in a priority carry the same weight.
Where is the best gear for these Priest stats?
The Priest BiS pages rank every slot by these same weights at level 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60, with a sheet for each spec.