Athu wrote:
Interesting. So far I have died more on my level 21 priest than on all my other toons combined (warlock, pally, dk, etc.). And that is on a PvE server. Maybe I wasn't meant to be priestly!
I do think it takes some getting used to. The classes you mention are all pretty powerful mow-things-downers, and while your priest will be as well, I think leveling in the 20's and even into the 30's is really more about defensive play. You can't three shot most things yet, but you can't take a lot of hits either, and you don't have a pet to take them for you, so you need to focus on mitigating and healing through damage. Remember to keep Renew rolling all the time, remember to use your Shield, and as you know from your warlock days, fear when used wisely can be a life saver. If you're leveling Shadow, Renew and Shield will give way to Vampiric Embrace.
Also, a common thing for people coming to play priests after other casting classes is to think of a wand as a free stat slot and not much more. You will actually use your wand while leveling your priest, a lot, so make sure you have the highest DPS one you can get. I like to start wanding when the mob is about 25%. That way Spirit Tap kicks in outside the 5 second rule, or most of it, and by the time you get into your 30's you won't even be carrying drinks anymore. Plus, at the lower levels, honestly a good wand may do more damage than your Smite.