The Divine Power Unleashed: Ranking Priestess' Most Astounding Miracles in Goblin Slayer

Highlights

Priestess has a variety of miracles at her disposal, including Sanctuary, which purifies things that pass through the barrier.

- Minor Heal is a convenient healing ability for immediate relief, although it is not effective against poison.

- The Priestess relies on the essential spell of Silence to ensure the party remains silent and effectively approach goblin nests.

Goblin Slayer has a limited number of important characters, and one of the earliest and most popular ones is Priestess. This inexperienced adventurer quickly grasped the harsh reality of battling goblins and has proved invaluable in the numerous dangerous situations that Goblin Slayer has faced.

Although she doesn't rely on physical combat, Priestess' miraculous abilities surpass those of her companions. By teaming up with Goblin Slayer, Priestess has gained a significant boost in power, obtaining more spell slots than her peers. This allows her to employ six miracles in unique and unconventional ways. However, it's important to note that some of her miracles are significantly more impressive than others.

6 Sanctuary

Sanctuary, though introduced early in the manga and light novels, is one of the few miracles not depicted in the anime. Compared to her other spells, Priestess' Sanctuary is relatively weak. While it shares similarities with the protection spell, Sanctuary aims to purify rather than completely block objects that enter its barrier.

In the light novel, Priestess employs this spell to prevent a snow avalanche from infiltrating a cave. However, in Goblin's Crown, a similar situation arises and she opts for Protection instead. Whether or not Sanctuary will make an appearance in future episodes remains uncertain. Nevertheless, it is unlikely to be highly effective, regardless of Priestess' decision to cast it.

5 Minor Heal

Having the ability to heal is extremely valuable and relied upon by many individuals. However, Priestess' minor heal miracle falls short in several aspects. Firstly, it does not have any effect on poison, as Wizard discovered in the initial episode of the series, which was quite traumatic. Secondly, its range of effectiveness is quite limited, requiring each individual cut and bruise to be healed separately. Furthermore, more severe injuries take a longer time to heal compared to minor wounds.

While it does serve as a convenient solution in urgent situations when the party has limited resources, even Priestess carries healing items to enhance her healing capabilities while out in the field.

4 Silence

Silencing spells are crucial in the world of D&D, and the pass without a trace spell is commonly employed by parties entering dangerous areas. In Goblin Slayer, the Priestess utilizes her miracle silence spell multiple times to ensure the party's proximity to goblin nests for important reconnaissance missions. Despite the challenges posed by a heavily armored party member and a giant lizard adorned with religious ornaments, maintaining silence is essential. While not her most potent spell, silence proves to be incredibly valuable, often serving as a necessary safeguard before approaching their goblin adversaries.

3 Holy Light

One of the most frequently employed miracles in the series, holy light, functions as a flash-bang grenade within the world of Goblin Slayer. This miraculous ability serves as a testament to the resourcefulness of both Goblin Slayer and Priestess, who strive to maximize the impact of their miracles.

Goblin Slayer swiftly comprehends the potential of utilizing a burst of intense light against goblins accustomed to the darkness of their subterranean dwellings. He instructs Priestess to employ the spell in a manner that surpasses its intended purpose. Though typically used as a mere source of illumination, holy light has repeatedly demonstrated that a brief moment of incapacitation can prove fatal when wielded by a skilled swordsman.

2 Purify

Another remarkable ability that Priestess has yet to demonstrate in the anime is the ability to use purify in a highly practical way. By invoking purify, Priestess can transform substances into their pure form. In the light novel, she even uses this ability to convert an enemy's blood into water, resulting in their demise.

Similar to a more intense form of blood manipulation, this extraordinary power is bestowed upon Priestess by the Earth Mother to ensure the survival of her and her companions. However, the goddess provides a stern warning alongside this granted miracle: never repeat such an act. Purify is a miraculous ability that, when utilized with ingenuity, becomes so lethal that it is considered sacrilegious by the Earth Mother.

1 Protection

Protection is extremely powerful. It is used frequently in the series and acts as a nearly impenetrable magic barrier. However, objects from the protected side can still pass through it, which High Elf Archer skillfully utilizes. The name "Protection" is fitting, as it keeps the party safe from various threats, such as a massive ogre or a powerful attack from a beholder, referred to as a "giant eye" in the series.

Although the barrier is visible to viewers, the show clarifies that it is actually invisible. This fact is cleverly exploited by the creative duo, Goblin Slayer and Priestess. Many enemies have met their demise due to Protection, ranging from lowly goblins to even the formidable goblin lord, one of the strongest adversaries in the series.

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