#0 - April 13, 2007, 4:25 p.m.
Blizzard Post
Here are the notes for the Priest changes in the current PTR patch. Please take note, these changes are subject to further review, additions, and edits based on testing and feedback in the Test Realms.

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Priests

  • "Binding Heal": The mana cost has been reduced by 32%. The tooltip has been adjusted to indicate it is a low threat spell, which was already the case.
  • "Circle of Healing" (Holy) effect increased.
  • "Empowered Healing" and "Holy Concentration" now affect "Binding Heal".
  • "Holy Fire": The rank 9 tooltip has been corrected to indicate it does Holy damage.
  • "Holy Nova": Rank 2 will no longer receive double the intended increase in range from "Holy Reach".
  • "Mind control" no longer has a 100 yard range limitation in instances.
  • "Pain Suppression" now reduces damage taken by 65% and increases resistance to Dispel mechanics by 65% for the duration.
  • "Power Word: Shield": The "Weakened Soul" effect will no longer sometimes be re-applied while zoning with this buff on.
  • "Prayer of Fortitude": The range on rank 3 has been changed to match all other ranks of this spell.
  • "Prayer of Fortitude", ranks 1 and 2, are now available on trainers.
  • "Prayer of Mending": This spell is now affected by "Silent Resolve", "Amplify Magic", and "Dampen Magic".
  • "Prayer of Shadow Protection", rank 1, is now available on trainers.
  • "Reflective Shield": When this effect is triggered, the priest will no longer be forced to stand up.
  • "Shadowfiend": This pet will now come into the game with full health and mana, including that gained from a percentage of its master's stamina and intellect.
  • "Shadowguard": The rank 7 tooltip is now consistent with all other ranks of "Shadowguard"
  • "Shadow Weaving" (Shadow): Effect reduced by 1% per rank.
  • "Shadow Word: Death": Cooldown increased to 12 sec.
  • "Silent Resolve": Some priest spells were unaffected by this talent. They should now all be affected.
  • "Spirit of Redemption" and "Spiritual Guidance" now work while the priest is in "Shadowform".
  • "Spirit Tap": This ability will no longer be triggered by killing some creature-cast totems.
  • "Surge of Light": "Smite" spells triggered by this talent will no longer sometimes critically strike. In addition, the free "Smite" granted will not consume the effect of "Inner Focus". "Holy Nova" heals can now trigger "Surge of Light" as well.
  • "Touch of Weakness": This spell can now activate "Surge of Light".
  • "Vampiric Touch": This spell now consumes the "Inner Focus buff".