
Shadow Priest 2v2 PvP Guide for TWW Season 2
Welcome to Murlok.io’s Shadow Priest PvP build guide for 2v2 Arenas in The War Within Season 2.
Using data from the top 50 Shadow Priests across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the most used stats, talents, gear, enchantments, and gems for competitive matches in Patch 11.1.
Top Shadow Priests
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1CrazykoalaStormrage (US)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 656 ilvl2248
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2ArisèRavencrest (EU)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 632 ilvl2241
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3ArìseBlackrock (EU)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 630 ilvl2241
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4SptankDraenor (EU)Orc | Voidweaver | 651 ilvl2207
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5KrystofFrostwolf (US)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 629 ilvl2202
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6LanadelrayKazzak (EU)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 632 ilvl2200
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7СладкаякисяHowling Fjord (EU)Undead | Voidweaver | 633 ilvl2182
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8BrandynStormrage (US)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 637 ilvl2164
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9WallâhiMoon Guard (US)Human | Voidweaver | 630 ilvl2149
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10TurkAndorhal (US)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 629 ilvl2148
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11ComicsTichondrius (US)Goblin | Voidweaver | 660 ilvl2147
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12BzzNemesis (EU)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 633 ilvl2129
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13MîñðßêñðêrLaughing Skull (US)Pandaren | Voidweaver | 638 ilvl2126
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14BeibeihangxTichondrius (US)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 628 ilvl2123
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15GirlidlionTwisting Nether (EU)Undead | Archon | 637 ilvl2122
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16DòlanDarksorrow (EU)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 639 ilvl2116
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17FrenchtoastnTichondrius (US)Gnome | Voidweaver | 635 ilvl2115
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18HenJubeithos (US)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 634 ilvl2090
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19StunsilenceSargeras (US)Human | Voidweaver | 638 ilvl2087
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20OutverseArchimonde (US)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 631 ilvl2082
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21MindburnNemesis (US)Human | Voidweaver | 643 ilvl2035
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22MîñðßêñðêrShadowsong (US)Pandaren | Voidweaver | 634 ilvl2034
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23CuriositiesKiljaeden (US)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 629 ilvl2034
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24RajyonswagSargeras (US)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 669 ilvl2029
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25MillicánoTerokkar (EU)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 630 ilvl2019
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26CrazedNemesis (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Voidweaver | 653 ilvl2007
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27AtierspSargeras (US)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 639 ilvl1998
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28ÁrchangelsArea 52 (US)Troll | Archon | 626 ilvl1989
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29JagsArea 52 (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Voidweaver | 666 ilvl1987
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30VlexsuaveSilvermoon (EU)Human | Voidweaver | 628 ilvl1983
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31АмурамурGordunni (EU)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 631 ilvl1975
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32ChôkapikArchimonde (EU)Blood Elf | Voidweaver | 631 ilvl1963
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33MaèlhRagnaros (US)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 630 ilvl1958
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34RipdiscordRavencrest (EU)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 624 ilvl1957
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35IsatåBlackhand (EU)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 656 ilvl1953
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36LibstikStormscale (EU)Undead | Voidweaver | 656 ilvl1952
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37EmptyxSargeras (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Voidweaver | 637 ilvl1949
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38BakerWarsong (US)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 627 ilvl1945
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39GrippytathOutland (EU)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 640 ilvl1945
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40VerwüstererMalganis (EU)Undead | Voidweaver | 633 ilvl1917
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41MojooAggramar (EU)Human | Voidweaver | 663 ilvl1910
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42KdizxoTichondrius (US)Human | Voidweaver | 641 ilvl1906
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43MálkerIllidan (US)Undead | Voidweaver | 634 ilvl1902
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44JínwooBlackrock (EU)Human | Voidweaver | 630 ilvl1898
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45GhettoshadowBlackrock (EU)Undead | Voidweaver | 630 ilvl1890
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46SolarínShendralar (EU)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 635 ilvl1886
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47PeterlongrodMalganis (US)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 666 ilvl1876
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48EddTichondrius (US)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 641 ilvl1869
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49SúzukiTichondrius (US)Undead | Voidweaver | 650 ilvl1868
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50PeayRavencrest (EU)Human | Voidweaver | 623 ilvl1866
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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+4896% Critical Strike
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+1680026% Haste
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+39267% Mastery
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+1588220% Versatility
Stat priority
- Haste
- Versatility
- Mastery
- Critical Strike
Minor Stats
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+110% Avoidance
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+1780% Leech
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+07% Speed
Stat priority
- Leech
- Avoidance
- Speed
Talents
Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in 2v2 Arenas. This section highlights the most popular Shadow Priest class, specialization, hero, and PvP talents based on top player data from Season 2.
Talents are shown as heatmaps, where colors indicate frequency:
- Most used talents, strongly recommended!
- Frequently used talents, offer flexibility or suit personal preference.
- Rarely used talents, usually chosen to unlock deeper rows in the tree.
Best In Slot 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.
Frequently equipped by top players, these items represent the current best-in-slot gear for 2v2.
Back
Chest
Wrist
Hands
Waist
Legs
Feet
Trinkets
Main Hand
Embellishments
Embellishments are special effects tied to crafted items. Some are built into recipes, while others can be added using optional reagents.
Only two embellished items can be equipped at a time, so choosing the right effects is crucial. The following embellishments are most commonly used in top Shadow Priest builds for 2v2.
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.
These are the most used enchantments across each slot in Season 2 2v2 builds.
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.
Used to round out secondary stats, these gems are the most used in high-rated 2v2.
Algari Diamond
Races
Racial traits can affect performance in PvP, with their impact varying by class and game mode. While the differences may not be noticeable in most games, the right racial choice can provide a competitive edge.
These races are most often chosen for their edge in 2v2 Arenas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.
How is this Shadow Priest 2v2 guide created?
The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Shadow Priests in 2v2, using the Battle.net API . Their builds are then analyzed to identify the most used stats, talents, gear, and enhancements for Season 2.
How often is the information updated?
The data is refreshed every 12 hours.
Why is this called a guide?
It’s called a guide because it helps players make informed build decisions by showing what top players are using. While it doesn’t teach gameplay step by step, it serves as a reference for optimizing your setup.
Is this guide good for beginners?
Yes. It shows what top players are using, which can be useful for understanding current trends. However, it’s not a how-to guide.
Why is my character not listed in the top section?
Your character might not appear due to inactivity, not meeting the current rating threshold (which increases as the season progresses), frequent spec changes, or gear that doesn’t align with the PvP format.