Aru's Shadow Priest PvP Build
Aru (Frostwolf US) is a Shadow Priest in World of Warcraft that reached a 2v2 rating of 2034 during The War Within Season 1, equipped with a 600 item level gear set.
Here is the breakdown of Aru's PvP character build for patch 11.1, covering stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems. Use it as a resource to refine and elevate your own Shadow Priest setup.
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Stats
Stats are core attributes that directly affect a character’s performance. They appear on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.
Each stat has diminishing returns once the bonus reaches +20% from equipped sources, so balancing them is key to maximizing effectiveness.
Secondary Stats
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+11277% Critical Strike
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+1588524% Haste
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+5364% Mastery
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+1324317% Versatility
Stat priority
- Haste
- Versatility
- Critical Strike
- Mastery
Minor Stats
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+00% Avoidance
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+00% Leech
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+15009% Speed
Stat priority
- Speed
- Avoidance
- Leech
Talents
Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in 2v2 Arena.
Archon Hero Talents
Gear
Gear refers to the items equipped in each slot. It provides most of a character’s stat bonuses and can come from the Great Vault, crafted gear, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.
Here is Aru's gear for each equipment slot.
Shoulders
Main Hand
Embellishments
Embellishments are special effects tied to crafted items. Some are built into recipes, while others can be added using optional reagents.
These are Aru's embellishments.
Enchantments
Enchantments add effects to gear, including stat bonuses, damage or healing procs, and other enhancements. Most are created through Enchanting, while leg enchants are crafted by Leatherworkers.
The following are the specific enchantments chosen by Aru for each gear slot.
Chest
Wrist
Legs
Feet
Rings
Main Hand
Gems
Gems provide bonus secondary stats and help fine-tune a character’s build. They are crafted through Jewelcrafting and socketed into gear.
Additional sockets can be added to Neck and Rings using the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear using a seasonal item typically sold by the Token of Merit vendor near the Great Vault.
These are Aru's currently socketed gems.
