Priest: Simple Questions/Simple Answers - Page 111

Tronn · 10/17/09, 2:05 PM

I'm running TotC25 (normal mode) with my alt priest as disc and thought a bit about my trinkets. Right now, I'm using [Spark of Hope] and [Pandora's Plea], but are [Tears of the Vanquished] + PP better as disc because Spirit is really weak? I'm not sure how good the unique equip effect of the Spark really is.

Zaq · 10/18/09, 1:41 AM

The Spark's mana savings are really very strong, there was some talk of it in the Ulduar priest thread if I remember correctly. ToV is probably a little more useful most of the time, just cause of the replenishment/rapture synergy. Still, do you really need two regen trinkets? You could potentially pick up a lot of throughput in that slot instead.

Kaacee · 10/18/09, 11:30 AM

How do I configure Grid Manabars to show full mana, instead of showing the deficit? I've been trying to figure it out for an hour, but I cannot find it anywhere.

KingsTears · 10/18/09, 5:18 PM

Gotta Recount Noob question:

Why in Naxx10 (Maexxana) is my Greater Healing only healing between min 582 (avg 3171) and max 7516 and critting min 3467 (avg 3815) and max 4010? The toolitp is telling me that "A slow casting... for 4378 and 5083." I have 2495 spell power self-buffed. Is that sp reflected in the tooptip and what am I doing wrong? All this effort to get my gear and sp up and... 582 on a 2.4 second cast? I actually saw that scroll up and nearly cried. Is there a mechanic in the instance or this fight that is killng me? *pout*

Nyad · 10/18/09, 6:36 PM

Originally Posted by KingsTears

Gotta Recount Noob question:

Why in Naxx10 (Maexxana) is my Greater Healing only healing between min 582 (avg 3171) and max 7516 and critting min 3467 (avg 3815) and max 4010? The toolitp is telling me that "A slow casting... for 4378 and 5083." I have 2495 spell power self-buffed. Is that sp reflected in the tooptip and what am I doing wrong? All this effort to get my gear and sp up and... 582 on a 2.4 second cast? I actually saw that scroll up and nearly cried. Is there a mechanic in the instance or this fight that is killng me? *pout*

That does happen because of her Necrotic Poison Ability.

aysling · 10/18/09, 10:51 PM

Hi all

Thank you for all the discussions so far.. I have really benefited tremendously from reading them.

I have a question about the two trinkets from Onyxia:
[Shiny Shard of the Flame]
[Shiny Shard of the Scale]

Is it worthwhile for a Holy Priest to get them?

Many thanks,
Ays

Lazare · 10/19/09, 12:43 AM

Not really, no. Your getting 96 mp5, 250 sp, and a weak healing proc (2.5k to 3.5k instant heal, decent proc chance, 45s internal cooldown). (I'm ignoring the HP5 and I'm tempted to ignore the healing proc. Both are damn close to useless.)

For comparison, [Solace of the Defeated] + [Forethought Talisman] gives 128 mp5, 261 sp, and a weak healing proc (3,5k HoT, 20% proc chance, 45s internal cooldown). Frankly, any random combination of trinkets is going to be at least comparable, and if they're Ulduar/ToC and vaguely appropriate for your gear/spec/role they're likely to be significantly better. I don't think there's anyone who really benefits from the Onyxia trinket set.

meddle · 10/19/09, 11:45 PM

Has anyone been able to configure Grid to show raid icons since the latest patch? GridStatusRaidIcons seems to be broken.

Tronn · 10/20/09, 1:50 AM

Works fine for me. Which problems do you encounter?

Fetal · 10/20/09, 2:56 AM

How much haste should a Holy Priest go for? I'm currently starting ToC Hardmodes.

Also, is there a best in slot guide for priests?

• Sjonkel · 10/20/09, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by meddle

Has anyone been able to configure Grid to show raid icons since the latest patch? GridStatusRaidIcons seems to be broken.

Worked fine for me yesterday. Guessing you either aren't showing them (Center Icon) or you have given Penetrating Cold higher priority than marks, in which case they won't be shown.

Azarias · 10/20/09, 2:15 PM

Ok this might be a silly question, but is it worth to hold of on ToC upgrades as a disc priest in order to keep the 4 pieces t8 bonus?
I have the 232 gloves atm, the Flowing Robes of Ascent and enough emblems to get a second 232 set piece (thus getting the 2t9 bonus), both (the other 232 pieces is an upgrade regardless) would be a nice upgrade stat wise. However, it would mean losing the 250 spellpower proc, which I'm not sure is worth it.

Chest upgrade would be: +17 int, +7 spirit, +25 spellpower, +74 haste, -50 crit
Gloves upgrade would be: +12 int, +11 haste, -8 spirit, -4 spellpower
and ofcourse, +20% healing on PoM, -250spellpower proc.

Personally, I'm getting less and less sure, which sucks because I traded a Trophy of the Crusade for the chestpiece (which I really regret in hindsight).

andyisdumb · 10/20/09, 8:14 PM

Originally Posted by Fetal

How much haste should a Holy Priest go for? I'm currently starting ToC Hardmodes.

Also, is there a best in slot guide for priests?

400 haste is generally the rule of thumb for holy priests. Although, I will say that I am way under that because i lost alot of haste on the new tier and i had no problem getting through 10 man heroic.

Garantio · 10/21/09, 3:56 AM

Azarias, I think this problem is very subjective. To get an answer, I got a log of the fight I'm interested in (i.e. the fight I find quite common and challenging from healing point of view), put all my casted spells into Rawr and seen that 4T8 bonus is better for me than even an ilvl258 full T9. But that's my healing pattern, my guild's healing setup etc etc
Still, I plan to roll on trophies for off-spec holy set because some times I just have to be holy. I suggest you do the same with Rawr to get an answer for yourself.

Venaliter · 10/22/09, 3:45 PM

Is there a macro or mod that replaces the extremely flawed tab targeting functionality?

I'm looking for something like one (or more!) of the following: Target a mob without X debuff, Target a mob you haven't targeted within X seconds, or target the mob progressively further away?

I do not know if this is possible.