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Tentative 4.1 Atonement spec(Emphasizes Holy Fire being on the mob/boss nearly full time to further buff Smite's damage and by extension, healing).
Atonement Disc Priest Spell selection:
For those of you who have wanted to try this spec out but haven't had much luck with finding a guide... TADA!!!!
This is assuming you're specc'd, glyphed, and geared appropriately for this spec. I'll break down the strats for each of the scenarios you'll probably face in 5-mans. I haven't raided on my disc alt as Atonement since I've been more focused on my mage.
I have forsaken Renew since I am not currently specc'd into it, I may spec into it later, but right now, I'm doing fine without it.
***In General***
1.) Keep 3 stacks of Grace on the tank at all times (I'll reiterate this throughout the post). This is a ton of extra healing they'll receive.
2.) Keep 5 stacks of Evangelism up as much as possible. This will allow you to Archangel for a nice chunk of mana and an excellent healing bonus for when times get tough. It also boosts the damage of Smite allowing you to heal for more, and it reduces the mana cost.
3.) Unless there is very little damage going around: Prayer of Mending, Power Word: Shield and Penance should be used on CD.
4.) When Surge of Light(SoL) procs, use it before the time runs out. This is a nice-sized heal for free. It can crit as well as cause another Surge of Light.
***Before a pull***
1.) Penance the tank, this will stack 3 applications of Grace increasing all of your heals by 24%. Grace needs to stay on the tank at 3 stacks at ALL times, otherwise your tank healing will be severely diminished. Grace can also affect multiple targets, but you won't need to keep it on them.
2.) Power Word: Shield, (the tank) pretty self explanatory.
3.) Prayer of Mending, the tank gives immediate healing once Power Word: Shield has been used up or falls off.
***During a pull***
Tank is stable or taking low-med/steady damage. Party is stable taking no damage or light/infrequent damage.
1.) Smite spam on the tank's target. This should be enough to keep the tank topped off, be sure to refresh Grace if it gets close to falling off. The most efficient way of doing so is Heal. If Grace does happen to fall off: Penance.
Tank is taking medium damage consistently. Party is stable taking no damage or light/infrequent damage.
1.) Power Word: Shield to prevent further damage.
2.) Penance to immediately heal the tank for most if not all of his HP.
3.) Prayer of Mending since shield is going to pop sooner than later, this will buy you more time.
4.) Depending on how much HP the tank is missing use Smite, Heal, or Greater Heal to top them off.
Tank is stable, taking little damage if any, party is taking consistent light - medium damage.
1.) Prayer of Mending the lowest HP member.
2.) Prayer of Healing as needed. Divine Aegis is guaranteed to proc and will help in topping your party off by preventing further damage. The Glyph of Prayer of Healing is now a solid choice for both priest healing specs and is a great addition to our multi-target healing toolbox.
3.) Penance, Heal, and Greater Heal as needed to top off individual party members.
Tank is taking heavy damage or has taken significant damage. Party is stable or taking light - medium damage.
1.) Pop Archangel.
2.) Activate Power Infusion
3.) Activate Pain Suppression on the tank.
4.) Power Word: Shield the tank.
5.) Prayer of Mending the tank.
6.) Penance the tank.
7.) Smite to top the tank off, if more intensive healing is needed use Greater Heal if above 30-40% or Flash Heal if under 30%. Don't forget about Surge of Light!!
6.) Prayer of Mending before Archangel expires to stabilize your party.
Tank and Party has taken significant damage.
1.) Power Word: Shield the tank.
2.) Pop Archangel.
3.) Activate Power Infusion
4.) Prayer of Mending the tank.
5.) Penance the tank.
6.) Power Word: Barrier as many party members as possible.
7.) Prayer of Healing 1 - 2 times then top off the stragglers with Heal or Greater Heal starting with the tank.
This covers most of the typical scenarios that 5-mans present if your party is doing it right and not playing like derps. Of course there are special circumstances outside of your control that will require you to think on your feet. For those of your specc'd into Improved Renew squeeze it in where you see fit... IMO: HoTs are for Druids!
Cookie Cutter
My (old) Build
Renew Build
Tentative 4.1 Atonement spec(Emphasizes Holy Fire being on the mob/boss nearly full time to further buff Smite's damage and by extension, healing).
Atonement Disc Priest Spell selection:
For those of you who have wanted to try this spec out but haven't had much luck with finding a guide... TADA!!!!
This is assuming you're specc'd, glyphed, and geared appropriately for this spec. I'll break down the strats for each of the scenarios you'll probably face in 5-mans. I haven't raided on my disc alt as Atonement since I've been more focused on my mage.
I have forsaken Renew since I am not currently specc'd into it, I may spec into it later, but right now, I'm doing fine without it.
***In General***
1.) Keep 3 stacks of Grace on the tank at all times (I'll reiterate this throughout the post). This is a ton of extra healing they'll receive.
2.) Keep 5 stacks of Evangelism up as much as possible. This will allow you to Archangel for a nice chunk of mana and an excellent healing bonus for when times get tough. It also boosts the damage of Smite allowing you to heal for more, and it reduces the mana cost.
3.) Unless there is very little damage going around: Prayer of Mending, Power Word: Shield and Penance should be used on CD.
4.) When Surge of Light(SoL) procs, use it before the time runs out. This is a nice-sized heal for free. It can crit as well as cause another Surge of Light.
***Before a pull***
1.) Penance the tank, this will stack 3 applications of Grace increasing all of your heals by 24%. Grace needs to stay on the tank at 3 stacks at ALL times, otherwise your tank healing will be severely diminished. Grace can also affect multiple targets, but you won't need to keep it on them.
2.) Power Word: Shield, (the tank) pretty self explanatory.
3.) Prayer of Mending, the tank gives immediate healing once Power Word: Shield has been used up or falls off.
***During a pull***
Tank is stable or taking low-med/steady damage. Party is stable taking no damage or light/infrequent damage.
1.) Smite spam on the tank's target. This should be enough to keep the tank topped off, be sure to refresh Grace if it gets close to falling off. The most efficient way of doing so is Heal. If Grace does happen to fall off: Penance.
Tank is taking medium damage consistently. Party is stable taking no damage or light/infrequent damage.
1.) Power Word: Shield to prevent further damage.
2.) Penance to immediately heal the tank for most if not all of his HP.
3.) Prayer of Mending since shield is going to pop sooner than later, this will buy you more time.
4.) Depending on how much HP the tank is missing use Smite, Heal, or Greater Heal to top them off.
Tank is stable, taking little damage if any, party is taking consistent light - medium damage.
1.) Prayer of Mending the lowest HP member.
2.) Prayer of Healing as needed. Divine Aegis is guaranteed to proc and will help in topping your party off by preventing further damage. The Glyph of Prayer of Healing is now a solid choice for both priest healing specs and is a great addition to our multi-target healing toolbox.
3.) Penance, Heal, and Greater Heal as needed to top off individual party members.
Tank is taking heavy damage or has taken significant damage. Party is stable or taking light - medium damage.
1.) Pop Archangel.
2.) Activate Power Infusion
3.) Activate Pain Suppression on the tank.
4.) Power Word: Shield the tank.
5.) Prayer of Mending the tank.
6.) Penance the tank.
7.) Smite to top the tank off, if more intensive healing is needed use Greater Heal if above 30-40% or Flash Heal if under 30%. Don't forget about Surge of Light!!
6.) Prayer of Mending before Archangel expires to stabilize your party.
Tank and Party has taken significant damage.
1.) Power Word: Shield the tank.
2.) Pop Archangel.
3.) Activate Power Infusion
4.) Prayer of Mending the tank.
5.) Penance the tank.
6.) Power Word: Barrier as many party members as possible.
7.) Prayer of Healing 1 - 2 times then top off the stragglers with Heal or Greater Heal starting with the tank.
This covers most of the typical scenarios that 5-mans present if your party is doing it right and not playing like derps. Of course there are special circumstances outside of your control that will require you to think on your feet. For those of your specc'd into Improved Renew squeeze it in where you see fit... IMO: HoTs are for Druids!
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