Ry's Shadow Priest PvE Build
Ry (Stormrage US) is a Shadow Priest in World of Warcraft . Played by RyersonTV , Ry reached a Mythic+ rating of 627 during The War Within Season 2, equipped with a 605 item level gear set.
Here is the breakdown of Ry's PvE 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.
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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+1129421% Critical Strike
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+735611% Haste
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+76009% Mastery
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+67799% Versatility
Stat priority
- Critical Strike
- Mastery
- Haste
- Versatility
Minor Stats
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+8512% Avoidance
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+00% Leech
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+00% Speed
Stat priority
- Avoidance
- Leech
- Speed
Talents
Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in Arena.
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 Ry's gear for each equipment slot.
Head
Neck
Shoulders
Chest
Wrist
Hands
Waist
Feet
Main Hand
Off 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 Ry'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 Ry for each gear slot.
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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 Ry's currently socketed gems.