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Shadow Priest PvP Guide For Solo Shuffle

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Shadow Priest
Season 4
50 characters
2435 - 2769

Welcome to Murlok.io's Shadow Priest PvP guide for Solo Shuffle in World of Warcraft. This guide lists the best stats, races, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems for patch 10.2.7, based on the character builds of the Top 50 Shadow Priests from Dragonflight Season 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Wooryx (Ragnaros US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2769.

Updated every 12 hours with the latest data from the Battle.net API , the guide also examines each character's last time played, specialization usage frequency, and equipment type to ensure greater accuracy.

Top Shadow Priests

  1. 1
    Wooryx's character icon
    Wooryx
    Ragnaros (US)
    494 ilvl
    2769
  2. 2
    Медовыедотки's character icon
    Медовыедотки
    Soulflayer (EU)
    495 ilvl
    2743
  3. 3
    Yggdra's character icon
    Yggdra
    Ragnaros (EU)
    492 ilvl
    2701
  4. 4
    Dbeezy's character icon
    Dbeezy
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    491 ilvl
    2675
  5. 5
    Veetea's character icon
    Veetea
    Ravencrest (EU)
    479 ilvl
    2666

Stat Priority

Stats are crucial attributes that directly influence a character's power in World of Warcraft. They not only determine the character's strength but also define the overall feel and playstyle. Stat bonuses can be found on various pieces of equipment, in consumables created by the Alchemy profession, certain foods, some enchantments , and gems .

It's important to note that each stat experiences diminishing returns once its equipped bonus reaches +20%. This means that optimizing a character's performance involves more than just maximizing each stat; it's about finding a balanced distribution. Here is the optimal way to balance Shadow Priest Secondary and Minor stats for Solo Shuffle.

Secondary Stats
+876
10% Critical Strike
+6331
37% Haste
+1164
7% Mastery
+6827
33% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Haste
  3. Mastery
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+28
0% Avoidance
+31
0% Leech
+453
9% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Leech
  3. Avoidance

Races

In World of Warcraft, each race comes with unique traits that enhance character abilities or improve in-game quality of life. Although these racial traits typically offer minor advantages, they can still provide a competitive edge in certain scenarios.

With Night Elf currently being the top race for Shadow Priests in Solo Shuffle, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    18
  2. Human race icon
    Human
    9
  3. Undead race icon
    Undead
    5
  4. Pandaren race icon
    Pandaren
    4
  5. Goblin race icon
    Goblin
    3

Class Talents

Talents are the main element defining a character's build, significantly influencing the playstyle by adding, modifying, and enhancing character abilities and behaviors. They are crucial in shaping how a character functions in battle.

Class talents represent a common tree shared across all Priest specializations. These talents provide foundational skills and enhancements that are essential and universal to the Priest class. They offer a range of abilities that lay the groundwork for a Priest's overall capabilities, regardless of the chosen specialization.

The following tree reproduces the in-game class talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Renew
0
Dispel Magic
50
Shadowfiend
50
Prayer of Mending
0
Improved Flash Heal
50
Purify Disease
3
Psychic Voice
48
Shadow Word: Death
50
Focused Mending
0
Holy Nova
39
Protective Light
47
Angelic Feather
50
Phantasm
49
Death and Madness
27
Blessed Recovery
23
Rhapsody
0
Leap of Faith
50
Shackle Undead
0
Sheer Terror
34
Mind Control
17
Words of the Pious
0
Mass Dispel
50
Move with Grace
28
Power Infusion
50
Vampiric Embrace
50
Tithe Evasion
7
Inspiration
0
Mental Agility
38
Body and Soul
8
Twins of the Sun Priestess
50
Void Shield
0
San'layn
50
Apathy
0
Unwavering Will
2
Twist of Fate
50
Throes of Pain
50
Angel's Mercy
2
Divine Star
45
Translucent Image
50
Mindgames
50
Surge of Light
0
Light's Inspiration
48
Crystalline Reflection
1
Improved Fade
50
Manipulation
4
Benevolence
28
Angelic Bulwark
48
Void Shift
48
Shattered Perceptions
4

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Shadow Priests with unique abilities and enhancements tailored to their combat style.

The following tree reproduces the in-game specialization talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Devouring Plague
50
Dispersion
50
Shadowy Apparitions
50
Silence
49
Intangibility
45
Misery
50
Psychic Horror
46
Thought Harvester
50
Psychic Link
50
Surge of Insanity
50
Shadow Crash
22
Unfurling Darkness
48
Void Eruption
40
Mental Decay
9
Mind Spike
33
Whispering Shadows
22
Shadowy Insight
50
Ancient Madness
6
Voidtouched
50
Mind Melt
1
Maddening Touch
48
Dark Evangelism
33
Mind Devourer
2
Phantasmal Pathogen
16
Mind's Eye
45
Mindbender
0
Deathspeaker
3
Auspicious Spirits
48
Void Torrent
50
Inescapable Torment
0
Mastermind
2
Screams of the Void
49
Tormented Spirits
43
Insidious Ire
13
Malediction
49
Idol of Y'Shaarj
0
Idol of N'Zoth
40
Idol of Yogg-Saron
29
Idol of C'Thun
49

PvP Talents

PvP talents are specifically tailored for player-versus-player combat scenarios. Activated in arenas, battlegrounds, and the open world with war mode enabled, these talents are designed to optimize a Shadow Priest's performance in PvP encounters. They provide specialized enhancements and strategies that give players an edge in combat against other players, reflecting the unique demands of PvP gameplay.

The following tree reproduces the in-game pvp talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Driven to Madness
15
Mind Trauma
29
Psyfiend
14
Thoughtsteal
0
Void Volley
4
Absolute Faith
0
Catharsis
44
Phase Shift
44
Improved Mass Dispel
0

Best In Slot And Gear

Gear consists of items that directly determine a character's power level. It can be acquired from diverse sources: dungeon, raid, world drops, crafted through various professions, obtained from PvP vendors, or chosen as rewards from the Great Vault.

Each piece of gear significantly boosts a character's overall strength and capabilities. Here are the top items for Shadow Priests in Solo Shuffle, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Mask of the Furnace Seraph item set icon
    set
    Mask of the Furnace Seraph
    50

Neck

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Necklace
    28
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Necklace
    20
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Amulet
    1
  4. Torc of Passed Time item icon
    Torc of Passed Time
    1

Shoulders

  1. Devotion of the Furnace Seraph item set icon
    set
    Devotion of the Furnace Seraph
    48
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Mantle item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Mantle
    1
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Mantle item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Mantle
    1

Back

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Cloak item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cloak
    26
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Drape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Drape
    12
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Drape item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Drape
    10
  4. Potion-Stained Cloak item icon
    Potion-Stained Cloak
    1
  5. Shroud of the Furnace Seraph item icon
    Shroud of the Furnace Seraph
    1

Chest

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Vestments item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Vestments
    26
  2. Command of the Furnace Seraph item set icon
    set
    Command of the Furnace Seraph
    14
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Tunic item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Tunic
    9
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Robe item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Robe
    1

Wrist

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Bindings item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Bindings
    28
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Armbands item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Armbands
    14
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Bindings item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Bindings
    5
  4. Vibrant Wildercloth Wristwraps item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Wristwraps
    2
  5. Fading Flame Wristbands item icon
    Fading Flame Wristbands
    1

Hands

  1. Grasp of the Furnace Seraph item set icon
    set
    Grasp of the Furnace Seraph
    48
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Gloves item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Gloves
    2

Waist

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Cord item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Cord
    25
  2. Infurious Binding of Gesticulation item icon
    Infurious Binding of Gesticulation
    9
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Cord item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Cord
    8
  4. Vibrant Wildercloth Girdle item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Girdle
    4
  5. Draconic Warmonger's Cord item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Cord
    2

Legs

  1. Breeches of the Furnace Seraph item set icon
    set
    Breeches of the Furnace Seraph
    37
  2. Vibrant Wildercloth Slacks item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Slacks
    4
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Silk Leggings item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Silk Leggings
    3
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Silk Leggings item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Silk Leggings
    2
  5. Infurious Legwraps of Possibility item icon
    Infurious Legwraps of Possibility
    2

Feet

  1. Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers
    41
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Slippers item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Slippers
    8
  3. Blue Dragon Soles item icon
    Blue Dragon Soles
    1

Rings

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Ring item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Ring
    36
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Ring item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Ring
    34
  3. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet
    12
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    7
  5. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    7

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    40
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    29
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    20
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Medallion
    4
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    3

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Staff item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Staff
    17
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Spire item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Spire
    15
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Dagger item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Dagger
    6
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Staff item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Staff
    3
  5. Vakash, the Shadowed Inferno item icon
    Vakash, the Shadowed Inferno
    3

Off Hand

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Branch item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Branch
    5
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Censer item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Censer
    2
  3. Scripture of Primal Devotion item icon
    Scripture of Primal Devotion
    1
  4. Suffused Scepter item icon
    Suffused Scepter
    1
  5. Thadrion's Erratic Arcanotrode item icon
    Thadrion's Erratic Arcanotrode
    1

Antique Bronze Bullion

Antique Bronze Bullion serves as a specialized currency in Dragonflight Season 4, enabling players to purchase specific items. Each item costs 2 bullions and can be upgraded to its maximum Mythic level.

Given that the acquisition of bullions is limited to 1 per week from defeating raid bosses and 2 from the Weekly Mythic Dungeons quest reward when available, here are the best items to buy to maximize your limited bullions.

    Embellishments

    Embellishments are unique effects that can be added to crafted items, either as predefined elements in recipes or through an optional embellishment reagent, creating embellished gear. These enhancements diversify and amplify characters' capabilities.

    Given that only a maximum of 2 embellished items can be equipped at a time, here are the best embellishments for Shadow Priests in Solo Shuffle.

    1. Vibrant Wildercloth Slippers embellishment item icon
      Precognition
      50
    2. Vibrant Wildercloth Vestments embellishment item icon
      Verdant Conduit
      23
    3. Infurious Binding of Gesticulation embellishment item icon
      Mettle
      9
    4. Signet of Titanic Insight embellishment item icon
      Blue Silken Lining
      5
    5. Infurious Legwraps of Possibility embellishment item icon
      Infurious Legwraps Of Possibility
      2

    Enchantments

    Enchantments provide minor yet valuable enhancements to various items, including Head, Back, Chest, Wrist, Waist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand.

    Most enchantments are crafted via the Enchanting profession. However, Waist enchantments specifically require Blacksmithing, Legs enhancements are crafted by Leatherworkers, and Head enchantments come from the Incandescent Essence , a reward obtained through a quest in the Amirdrassil raid.

    Enchantments are usually available at the auction house, making them accessible for upgrades. Here is a list of the top enchantments for Shadow Priests in Solo Shuffle, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

    Head

    1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
      Incandescent Essence
      3

    Back

    1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
      Homebound Speed
      42
    2. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
      Regenerative Leech
      3
    3. +125 Speed enchantment icon
      +125 Speed
      1

    Chest

    1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
      Waking Stats
      33
    2. Reserve of Intellect enchantment icon
      Reserve of Intellect
      16

    Wrist

    1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
      +200 Speed
      39
    2. +200 Avoidance enchantment icon
      +200 Avoidance
      3
    3. +200 Leech enchantment icon
      +200 Leech
      2

    Waist

    1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
      Shadowed Belt Clasp
      31

    Legs

    1. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
      Frozen Spellthread
      31
    2. Temporal Spellthread enchantment icon
      Temporal Spellthread
      17
    3. Temporal Spellthread enchantment icon
      Temporal Spellthread
      1

    Feet

    1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
      Plainsrunner's Breeze
      34
    2. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
      Watcher's Loam
      13
    3. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
      Watcher's Loam
      2

    Rings

    1. +82 Haste enchantment icon
      +82 Haste
      90
    2. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
      +82 Mastery
      3
    3. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
      +82 Versatility
      3

    Main Hand

    1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
      Sophic Devotion
      35
    2. Wafting Devotion enchantment icon
      Wafting Devotion
      11
    3. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
      Sophic Devotion
      3

    Gems

    Gems are crafted stones from the Jewelcrafting profession, typically offering stat bonuses to enhance your gear. These gems can be socketed into specific items such as Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings. The presence of sockets on items is usually random upon their drop.

    Notably, Neck items can be uniquely modified to have up to three sockets by using 3 Tiered Medallion Setting . Additionally, a single socket can be added to other eligible items with a Nature's Cradle , which requires 6 Aspects' Tokens of Merit obtained from the Great Vault.

    Available through both the auction house and the crafting order system, the following are the top gem choices for Shadow Priests in Solo Shuffle.

    1. Energized Ysemerald gem icon
      Energized Ysemerald
      180
    2. Fierce Illimited Diamond gem icon
      Fierce Illimited Diamond
      19
    3. Energized Malygite gem icon
      Energized Malygite
      17
    4. Keen Ysemerald gem icon
      Keen Ysemerald
      12
    5. Quick Ysemerald gem icon
      Quick Ysemerald
      8