Can someone show me it?
I'm shadow on my priest and it's going fine, i just want to level as quickly as possible and apparently this is the way.
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Not sure if there is a cookie-cutter "smite priest" build, but here is a EJ thread on the subject. I didn't read through all the pages, but it starts off with a build and then discussion on said viability:
http://elitistjerks.com/f77/t11091-priest_holy_smite_dps_viability/
http://elitistjerks.com/f77/t11091-priest_holy_smite_dps_viability/
First off, whatever rumors to the contrary Aethien may have started, until I see cold hard math proving otherwise I will continue to say that Smite spec is not more efficient than Shadow. There will be times as you level with different ranks and so forth that one may be a bit stronger than the other, but after level 40 and assuming equal skill with both specs, Shadow is going to have the edge on questing speed and efficiency.
But it's possible that Smite spec may be more efficient for you, depending on your preferences and what you're doing. Really it's not about what is objectively fastest in a vacuum unless you happen to live in a vacuum. The spec that performs best for you will be the one you like best and are most comfortable with.
All that said, for a leveling Smite spec I would suggest something like this at level 29 and this at level 42. After that go straight up Disc or Holy, whichever you prefer. If you're doing a lot of solo questing I recommend Disc as Reflective Shield is win for solo play.
For killing speed I also highly recommend the Smite glyph with a Smite spec. Get that one first.
But it's possible that Smite spec may be more efficient for you, depending on your preferences and what you're doing. Really it's not about what is objectively fastest in a vacuum unless you happen to live in a vacuum. The spec that performs best for you will be the one you like best and are most comfortable with.
All that said, for a leveling Smite spec I would suggest something like this at level 29 and this at level 42. After that go straight up Disc or Holy, whichever you prefer. If you're doing a lot of solo questing I recommend Disc as Reflective Shield is win for solo play.
For killing speed I also highly recommend the Smite glyph with a Smite spec. Get that one first.
teacake wrote:
First off, whatever rumors to the contrary Aethien may have started, until I see cold hard math proving otherwise I will continue to say that Smite spec is not more efficient than Shadow. There will be times as you level with different ranks and so forth that one may be a bit stronger than the other, but after level 40 and assuming equal skill with both specs, Shadow is going to have the edge on questing speed and efficiency.
And Smite spec remains capable of healing better than shadow.
Also, this would be smite spec.
Go for `Spirit Tap > meditation > Surge of Light > Finish in Disc.
His Excellency Aethien wrote:
But as you level up shadow becomes a less effecitve healer.
And Smite spec remains capable of healing better than shadow.
And Smite spec remains capable of healing better than shadow.
But the OP didn't say anything about healing. Just leveling "as fast as possible." Look, I think everyone should heal too. But we need to be tolerant of alternative lifestyles.
His Excellency Aethien wrote:
Bah, no way. Get up to Searing Light as soon as you're done with Spirit Tap.
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I think everyone should heal too. But we need to be tolerant of alternative lifestyles.
I'll never heal willingly. NEVAR! (I don't recycle either muhahahahaha)
Edited, Jan 6th 2010 3:57pm by thegreatmothra
thegreatmothra wrote:
I'll never heal willingly. NEVAR!
I know you've got a secret blood elf tucked away somewhere with Disc/Holy dual specs.
I bet he has resto shaman, resto druid and holy paladin alts.
And my shaman is building a resto set.
I'll even buy dual spec for it on him.
Because 30 sec LDF queues beat 10 minute ones and I need a lot more emblems for my enhance gear.
And my shaman is building a resto set.
I'll even buy dual spec for it on him.
Because 30 sec LDF queues beat 10 minute ones and I need a lot more emblems for my enhance gear.
I love healing Aethien. :D
Also, in the last instance I ran today, my priest's DPS percentage on Recount (while healing) was about the same as my mage's today.
Also, in the last instance I ran today, my priest's DPS percentage on Recount (while healing) was about the same as my mage's today.
Mages suck, everyone knows that. 
I blame the fact that my FB spam macro was broken at first and I had to rewrite it twice to sort of do what I wanted.
I have a rogue, hunter and warlock alt.
This priest is my first jump into healing. So am I right in saying that until shadowform smite spec is a quicker/easier build to follow?
Also, can someone post the build as it would look at 40? Would be much appreciated.
This priest is my first jump into healing. So am I right in saying that until shadowform smite spec is a quicker/easier build to follow?
Also, can someone post the build as it would look at 40? Would be much appreciated.
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