Hello all,
I know there are already tons of threads, posts, blogs, etc about this matter but I'm still having the problem what race I would take to PvP as a priest. I just can't figure out all the different pro's and con's and for me its not an easy task to just pick one and go with it (its not my intention to do this).
I have already read various number of threads, blogs and such on but there is still a lot of 'fog' on what race I should take. For me, its all about racials and not about looks (or every caster would go undead and that isn't the deal), just wanted to clarify this. However some people say that racials don't matter any more, I for example don't agree with this. I think racials can offer a great benefit to certain classes and roles (as well in PvE and PvP).
Lets summarize the races you can choose as a priest:
Undead
Will of the forsaken, it only removes charm, fear and sleep effects. It also shares an 45 seconds cooldown with other similar effects (your trinket off course). So I do wonder, does this ability still does his work in PvP? I suppose in BG's it does but I'm doubting if you use this in Arena because these battles don't last that long to actually use it (the real PvP, these days).
Other racials aren't really worth mentioning except cannibalize (but do you really use it in arena? I guess not) and underwater breathing (which could be nice in Cataclysm with all the underwater action but otherwise its pretty useless in BG's and arenas).
Blood Elf
Arcane torrent is the main racial here but I can't figure out how this racial would help you out in PvP (PvE is something else). There is no reason at all why you should come close (because of the 8 yard radius) to an enemy because you're a cloth wearer and can be easily finished off by lets say a rogue or a warrior so the silence doesn't really work out or does it?
Magic resistance is also nice though but isn't a real lifesaver in PvP, however its a nice contribution.
Troll
Haste, a very important stat in PvP for a priest (or am I totally wrong here?). Berserking is therefore very good when dealing with a bad situation where you need to heal your ass off because the opponent is bashing on your skull.
Also, the voodoo shuffle can come in handy when dealing with stunlocks and similar stuff.
Good, now I've covered all different races and their most important racials I still wonder what race I should pick. Should I pick the troll for its amazing berserker racial (only lasts 10 seconds though)? Or should I go for a blood elf where I can silence my enemies but it only works when they are in an 8 yard radius. Or is the undead a better choice because of its will of the forsaken and with the upcoming expansion for its underwater breathing? I really don't know because I've never been in a PvP situation with a priest before.
Please share all your opinions about the different races and their racials. What do you think is best and most of all which race would you choose depending on the racials (not on looks!)? Also share your experience with your race and explain why your race is better then lets say any other race that you can choose.
Thanks in advance, lets hope this shines some light for others too.