The Priest class is the master of healing and hate control. Other classes such as the Shaman, Druid, and Paladin can heal, but not as well as the Priest. The Priest can also resurrect dead players along with the Shaman, Druid, and Paladin. The Warlock also has the ability to resurrect, through the use of soul stones. The Priest has some buffs that can help party members. The Priest can even take control of humanoid monsters at higher character levels.

Class Role
With their dedication to their faith, the Priests of Azeroth mend and defend their fellow man. Healing and support is most assuredly the Priest's main draw. Additionally, they have crowd control abilities against the Undead that can save lives. Their Shadow powers are not to be ignored, though; a Shadow-specialized Priest can cause considerable damage if played well.

Strengths Weaknesses

Can heal party members and resurrect other players after battle Restricted to wearing cloth armor
Is able to shield players from damage Poor melee capabilities and low hit points
Has powerful buffs Requires concentration and quick reflexes if healing in parties
Can Charm Humanoids and Fear various enemies
Can cast both holy and shadow spells

Challenges

Learning how to be a good healer
Allowable Races: Human, Dwarf, Night Elf, Troll, Undead
Standard Bars: Health/Mana

Allowable Equipment: Cloth
Allowable Weapons: One-Handed Maces, Daggers, Staves, Wands

Starting Stats

Race Strength Agility Stamina Intellect Spirit Armor Health Mana

Human 20 20 20 22 24 45 52 160
Dwarf 22 16 23 21 22 37 82 145
Night Elf 17 25 19 22 23 55 51 160
Troll 21 22 21 18 24 49 62 128
Undead 19 18 21 20 28 41 62 130

Racial Traits
Check out the racial traits before deciding which race you are going to pick.