Conquest of Azeroth — Sun Cleric
Complete Sun Cleric guide for Conquest of Azeroth — specs, Sunset mechanic, leveling tips, strengths, weaknesses, and builds for Project Ascension's Tank / DPS / Healer class.
Sun Cleric Overview
Sun Clerics worship the physical sun, augmenting the Light with raw fire. Piety casts devastating holy-fire spells, Seraphim tanks or DPSes with radiant shields, Blessings heals through solar faith, and Valkyrie carves paths of righteous destruction in melee. Sunset stacks reward timing and create explosive burst moments.
Paladin of the blazing sun wielding righteous fire to heal, protect, or smite enemies with divine fury.
Class Mechanic — Sunset
Certain abilities generate Solar Power; at 20 stacks, unleash it to modify spells with additional effects.
Sun Cleric uses Solar Power as its primary resource and wears Cloth / Plate armor.
Specializations
At level 10, Sun Cleric players choose one of three specializations, each offering a distinct playstyle:
- Piety: Solar priest weaving burning light into powerful holy and fire spells with Sunset burst windows.
- Seraphim: Wrathful angel dual-wielding DPS or shield tank, infusing weapons and armor with burning light.
- Blessings: Healer using faith in flame to protect allies, building Solar Power for massive group healing.
- Valkyrie: Val'kyr-imbued dual-wielding melee unleashing devastating flurries of flaming spear strikes.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Understanding where this class excels helps you decide if it fits your preferred content and playstyle.
- Strength: Four roles from one class
- Strength: Plate durability on Seraphim/Valkyrie
- Strength: Sunset burst damage windows
- Weakness: Solar Power resource management
- Weakness: Complex spec selection
- Weakness: Multiple stat priorities across specs
Leveling Tips
Valkyrie or Seraphim DPS levels fastest solo with plate durability. Switch to Blessings when joining groups. Stack Sunset before spending for optimal burst.
Refer to our leveling walkthrough for zone progression and the Builds section for recommended talent paths.
PvP Notes
Seraphim shield tanks hold battleground objectives. Piety burst at 20 Sunset stacks deletes arena targets.
See the PvP Rankings and Tier List for current meta placement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What role is Sun Cleric in Conquest of Azeroth?
Sun Cleric is a Tank / DPS / Healer class wearing Cloth / Plate armor with Solar Power as its resource.
What is the Sunset mechanic?
Certain abilities generate Solar Power; at 20 stacks, unleash it to modify spells with additional effects.
When do Sun Cleric specializations unlock?
You choose your primary specialization at level 10, unlocking both class and spec talent trees.
Is Sun Cleric good for beginners?
Sun Cleric has a moderate learning curve. See our Best for Beginners guide for easier alternatives.
What specs does Sun Cleric have?
Sun Cleric has three specializations: Piety, Seraphim, Blessings, Valkyrie.