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Season of Discovery has breathed new life into WoW Classic, and many players are flocking back to experience the nostalgic magic. Priests, with their versatility and diverse skillset, remain a popular choice. Mastering the leveling process as a priest in SoD, however, requires strategic planning and knowledge of the revamped world. This guide will dive into the best talent builds, runes, upgrade zones, and gear choices to ensure a smooth and efficient journey from level 1 to level 25 and earning WoW Classic SoD Gold.

Talent Specialization:

· Discipline: While shadow and holy offer tempting options, discipline reigns supreme for leveling in Season of Discovery. The early talent "Wand Specialization" significantly boosts wand damage, your primary weapon at low levels.

Key Talents:

· Wand Specialization: 5 points (increased wand damage by 25%)

· Spirit Tap: 5 points (100% chance to gain bonus mana regen after killing a target)

· Healing Focus: 2 points (70% chance to avoid interruption while casting healing spells)

· Improved Power Fortitude: 2 points (increased effectiveness of Power Fortitude, boosting health and stamina)

· Improved Power Shield: 5 points (increased damage absorption by Power Shield)

Runes:

· Shadow Word: Death: Fantastic damage, but risky due to self-inflicted damage if it doesn't kill the target. Use it cautiously after level 20.

· Penance: A versatile "get out of jail free card" for both healing and dealing damage.

· Void Plague: An extra DoT spell for additional damage.

· Shadowfiend: Summons mini-versions of you to tank your target, providing some defense while leveling.

Leveling Zones:

· Level 1-10: Complete your starting zone quests for a smooth introduction.

· Level 10-18: Horde - The Barons (Crossroads area) offers numerous quests. Alliance - Darkwhisper Grove and Darkshore offer similar opportunities.

· Level 18-25: Both factions - Shadowfang Keep dungeon provides excellent experience and pre-raid gear. Shadowfang Keep can be efficiently "spammed" for fast leveling.

Additional Tips:

· Invest in cheap wands: Don't worry about max-level wands initially. Focus on finding affordable wands with different damage types (fire, shadow, arcane) to deal with immune mobs.

· Utilize rested experience: Maximize your leveling speed by logging out in rested areas.

· Join a guild: Find a guild for support, dungeon runs, and potentially a raiding role at level 25.

Beyond Level 25:

This guide focuses on the leveling journey, but your path continues at level 25. Consider checking out P2Pah's priest DPS and healing guides for SoD Phase 1, which delve deeper into gear choices, racial considerations, and endgame strategies.

By following these recommendations, you can confidently embark on your journey as a priest in WoW Classic Season of Discovery, conquering leveling challenges and preparing for exciting adventures at max level. Remember, adaptation and resourcefulness are key, so embrace the spirit of discovery and enjoy the nostalgic charm of Azeroth once more!