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Holy Nova
Changed from Classic6 ranksLevel 20
Holy Nova
Rank 6Holy
750 Mana
Instant
Learned at level 60
Causes an explosion of holy light around the caster, causing 174 to 200 Holy damage to all enemy targets within 10 yards and healing all party members within 10 yards for 288 to 334. These effects cause no threat.
Each time Holy Fire deals damage, you have a 5% chance for your next Holy Nova to cost no Mana.
Spell power coefficient: 10.7% of spell power (direct), 10.7% of spell power (heal)
All ranks of Holy Nova
| Rank | Level | Cost / range / cast | Effect | Classic 1.12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | 20 | 185 Mana · Instant | Causes an explosion of holy light around the caster, causing 26 to 30 Holy damage to all enemy targets within 10 yards and healing all party members within 10 yards for 49 to 57. These effects cause no threat. Coefficient 10.7% of spell power (direct), 10.7% of spell power (heal) | changed Causes an explosion of holy light around the caster, causing 29 to 33 Holy damage to all enemy targets within 10 yards and healing all party members within 10 yards for 54 to 62. These effects cause no threat. |
| Rank 2 | 28 | 290 Mana · Instant | Causes an explosion of holy light around the caster, causing 47 to 55 Holy damage to all enemy targets within 10 yards and healing all party members within 10 yards for 80 to 90. These effects cause no threat.
Each time Holy Fire deals damage, you have a 5% chance for your next Holy Nova to cost no Mana. Coefficient 10.7% of spell power (direct), 10.7% of spell power (heal) | changed Causes an explosion of holy light around the caster, causing 52 to 60 Holy damage to all enemy targets within 10 yards and healing all party members within 10 yards for 89 to 101. These effects cause no threat. |
| Rank 3 | 36 | 400 Mana · Instant | Causes an explosion of holy light around the caster, causing 73 to 83 Holy damage to all enemy targets within 10 yards and healing all party members within 10 yards for 111 to 127. These effects cause no threat.
Each time Holy Fire deals damage, you have a 5% chance for your next Holy Nova to cost no Mana. Coefficient 10.7% of spell power (direct), 10.7% of spell power (heal) | changed Causes an explosion of holy light around the caster, causing 79 to 91 Holy damage to all enemy targets within 10 yards and healing all party members within 10 yards for 124 to 142. These effects cause no threat. |
| Rank 4 | 44 | 520 Mana · Instant | Causes an explosion of holy light around the caster, causing 103 to 117 Holy damage to all enemy targets within 10 yards and healing all party members within 10 yards for 151 to 175. These effects cause no threat.
Each time Holy Fire deals damage, you have a 5% chance for your next Holy Nova to cost no Mana. Coefficient 10.7% of spell power (direct), 10.7% of spell power (heal) | changed Causes an explosion of holy light around the caster, causing 110 to 126 Holy damage to all enemy targets within 10 yards and healing all party members within 10 yards for 165 to 191. These effects cause no threat. |
| Rank 5 | 52 | 635 Mana · Instant | Causes an explosion of holy light around the caster, causing 139 to 159 Holy damage to all enemy targets within 10 yards and healing all party members within 10 yards for 225 to 259. These effects cause no threat.
Each time Holy Fire deals damage, you have a 5% chance for your next Holy Nova to cost no Mana. Coefficient 10.7% of spell power (direct), 10.7% of spell power (heal) | changed Causes an explosion of holy light around the caster, causing 146 to 168 Holy damage to all enemy targets within 10 yards and healing all party members within 10 yards for 239 to 275. These effects cause no threat. |
| Rank 6 | 60 | 750 Mana · Instant | Causes an explosion of holy light around the caster, causing 174 to 200 Holy damage to all enemy targets within 10 yards and healing all party members within 10 yards for 288 to 334. These effects cause no threat.
Each time Holy Fire deals damage, you have a 5% chance for your next Holy Nova to cost no Mana. Coefficient 10.7% of spell power (direct), 10.7% of spell power (heal) | changed Causes an explosion of holy light around the caster, causing 181 to 209 Holy damage to all enemy targets within 10 yards and healing all party members within 10 yards for 302 to 350. These effects cause no threat. |
Talents that modify Holy Nova
- Holy Nova (Holy row 3): Causes an explosion of holy light around the caster, causing 26 to 30 Holy damage to all enemy targets within 10 yards and healing all party members within 10 yards for 49 to 57. These effects cause no threat.
- Holy Reach (Holy row 4): Increases the range of your Smite and Holy Fire spells and the radius of your Prayer of Healing and Holy Nova spells by 20%.
- Searing Light (Holy row 4): Increases your Holy damage done by 5%, and gives a 10% chance each time your Holy Fire spell deals periodic damage for your next Holy Nova to cost no Mana.
Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 27801.
Questions players ask
When do Priests learn Holy Nova?
Rank 1 at level 20, with later ranks at 28, 36, 44, 52, 60. Visit a class trainer in any capital.
Did Holy Nova change from Classic?
Yes. At least one rank has different numbers or wording. The comparison table on this page shows the Classic text beside the Forever text for every rank.
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.