WoW SoD Phase 8 Priest BiS gear — DPS and Healer
In WoW Season of Discovery, Priests are top DPS and Healer class. Let’s explore the optimal gear for every spec with this SoD Phase 8 Priest BiS gear list.
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Key takeaways:
- In SoD Phase 8 Priests are tier-1 DPS and Healers.
- Priest BiS lists include some strong Scarlet Enclave gear, but many top pieces from earlier phases are still best. You only need a few new upgrades.
- Atiesh remains the best weapon for DPS Priest, but the new weapon from the Scarlet Enclave is a strong alternative.
- Check out our full Priest SoD 8 BiS list for all the details.
Season of Discovery Phase 8 is here, and with it comes the Scarlet Enclave raid, packed with fresh loot to increase your character’s power. Let’s focus on Priests. Whether you’re healing or dealing damage, this phase is a big upgrade opportunity. The new Tier 3.5 set from the Scarlet Enclave is a must-have, offering powerful stats for all Priest specs.
As a top-tier pick for both healing and DPS roles, Priests are in the meta. In this guide, we’ll cover the Best-in-Slot (BiS) gear for every Priest specialization in WoW SoD Phase 8.
BiS lists for all classes in Phase 8
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SoD 8 DPS Priest BiS gear
As always, Shadow Priest remains the sole DPS option for the class. While they’re not the most common pick, Shadow Priests can still deal impressive damage when played well. Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian continues to be a powerhouse, but strong performance is still possible without it.
Shadow Priest BiS list SoD 8
| Slot | Gear | Source | Enchant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Crown of Revelation | Scarlet Enclave | Prophetic Curse |
| Neck | Vial of Pus | Scarlet Enclave | — |
| Shoulders | Mantle of Revelation | Scarlet Enclave | Soul of the Mind Breaker |
| Back | Flag of the Broken Admiral | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Cloak – Lesser Shadow Resistance |
| Chest | Vestments of the Oracle | Vethsera in Ahn’Qiraj | Glowing Chitin Armor Kit |
| Wrist | Wrists of Revelation | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Bracer – Greater Spellpower |
| Hands | Hands of Revelation | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Gloves – Shadow Power |
| Waist | Girdle of Revelation | Scarlet Enclave | — |
| Legs | Pants of Revelation | Scarlet Enclave | Prophetic Curse |
| Feet | Footwraps of the Oracle | Kandrostrasz in Ahn’Qiraj | Glowing Chitin Armor Kit |
| Finger 1 | Band of Faith | Naxxramas | — |
| Finger 2 | Wrath of Cenarius | Champion’s Battlegear quest in Silithus | — |
| Trinket 1 | The Restrained Essence of Sapphiron | Naxxramas | — |
| Trinket 2 | Cassandra’s Tome | Procrastimond’s Gratitude quest in Blackwing Lair | — |
| Wand | Doomsayer’s Demise | Karazhan Crypts | — |
| Weapon | Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian / Tyr’s Fall + Shadowbound Grimoire | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Weapon – Spell Power + Enchant Off-Hand – Superior Intellect |
SoD 8 Healer Priest BiS gear
Priests have two healing specializations, and here’s the good news: both share the same BiS gear list. This makes it easy to switch between them without needing separate sets, giving you more flexibility in raids. Ahn’Qiraj set is still the best for Priests.
Holy and Discipline Priest BiS list SoD 8
| Slot | Gear | Source | Enchant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Crown of the Oracle | Ahn’Qiraj | Prophetic Aura |
| Neck | Touch of Light | Scarlet Enclave | — |
| Shoulders | Shoulderpads of the Oracle | Ahn’Qiraj | Resilience of the Scourge |
| Back | Cardinal’s Shawl | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Cloak – Subtlety |
| Chest | Robes of the Oracle | Ahn’Qiraj | Glowing Chitin Armor Kit |
| Wrist | Bindings of Revelation | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Bracer – Healing Power |
| Hands | Gloves of Revelation | Scarlet Enclave | Enchant Gloves – Healing Power |
| Waist | Grasp of the Old God | Ahn’Qiraj | — |
| Legs | Leggings of Faith | Naxxramas | Prophetic Aura |
| Feet | Slippers of the Oracle | Ahn’Qiraj | Glowing Chitin Armor Kit |
| Finger 1 | Ring of Faith | Father Inigo Montoy in Eastern Plaguelands | — |
| Finger 2 | Signet Ring of the Bronze Dragonflight | Anachronos in Tanaris | — |
| Trinket 1 | Lucky Doubloon | Scarlet Enclave | — |
| Trinket 2 | Eye of the Dead | Naxxramas | — |
| Wand | Doomfinger | Scarlet Enclave | — |
| Weapon | Spire of Sacrifice | Naxxramas | Enchant Weapon – Healing Power |
| Off-hand | Sapphiron’s Right Eye | Naxxramas | Enchant Off-Hand – Superior Intellect |
Conclusion
That wraps up the Priest BiS gear for Phase 8. With these lists in hand, you’re all set to dominate the meters, whether you’re topping the charts as a DPS or leading the charge as a healer. Want more tips, builds, and guides? And if you need help with the Scarlet Uniform or just some extra gold for enchants, flasks, and more, consider to buy WoW Classic gold.
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