
Shadow Priest 2v2 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3
Welcome to Murlok.io’s Shadow Priest PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 3.
Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Shadow Priest DPS across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the optimal stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, gems, and races used in Patch 11.2 competitive 2v2.
Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.
Top 2v2 Shadow Priests
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1EnvyionSargeras (US)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 704 ilvl2409
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2DarthlieDraenor (EU)Undead | Voidweaver | 682 ilvl2267
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3StunsilenceSargeras (US)Human | Voidweaver | 688 ilvl2247
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4MîñðßêñðêrLaughing Skull (US)Pandaren | Archon | 688 ilvl2227
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5GalynnaMisha (US)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 680 ilvl2226
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6TurkAndorhal (US)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 676 ilvl2222
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7RippeepEmerald Dream (EU)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 700 ilvl2222
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8NâzgüûlDraenor (EU)Undead | Voidweaver | 676 ilvl2220
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9RerollpumperTichondrius (US)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 674 ilvl2219
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10ВаббджекGordunni (EU)Human | Archon | 700 ilvl2193
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11PhantombrideSilvermoon (EU)Human | Archon | 681 ilvl2192
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12SuffusionOutland (EU)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 666 ilvl2191
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13LiljeepTarren Mill (EU)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 672 ilvl2160
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14LergdaddyZenedar (EU)Undead | Voidweaver | 674 ilvl2153
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15SangreeneShadow Council (US)Undead | Voidweaver | 705 ilvl2132
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16DrizEmerald Dream (US)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 672 ilvl2129
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17RevopriestRavencrest (EU)Void Elf | Archon | 681 ilvl2129
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18BrainwashedMalorne (EU)Undead | Voidweaver | 669 ilvl2126
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19SaînthSanguino (EU)Undead | Voidweaver | 661 ilvl2122
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20ShadowdexDie Nachtwache (EU)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 693 ilvl2113
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21BownsamdiTarren Mill (EU)Orc | Voidweaver | 677 ilvl2112
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22LandystarTichondrius (US)Gnome | Archon | 698 ilvl2111
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23DòlanDarksorrow (EU)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 677 ilvl2109
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24SadoxyKult Der Verdammten (EU)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 670 ilvl2107
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25MiraxqFrostwolf (EU)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 681 ilvl2107
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26VirkenTwisting Nether (EU)Troll | Archon | 674 ilvl2101
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27NesqspTichondrius (US)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 671 ilvl2100
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28FuturedgafRavencrest (EU)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 708 ilvl2072
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29SilentbomberSuramar (US)Human | Voidweaver | 691 ilvl2071
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30FakesmilesElune (US)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 670 ilvl2068
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31CopperjohnDraktharon (US)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 670 ilvl2068
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32BandforbandRavencrest (EU)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 676 ilvl2058
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33ChachspTichondrius (US)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 673 ilvl2053
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34OmenxEmerald Dream (US)Night Elf | Archon | 696 ilvl2044
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35SùngRavencrest (EU)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 672 ilvl2044
Stat Priority
Stats directly affect a Shadow Priest's DPS performance, appearing on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.
They have diminishing returns after reaching +20% from gear, so proper balance ensures the best results.
Optimal Secondary Stats
- 8% Critical Strike +1877
- 30% Haste +20129
- 7% Mastery +4338
- 23% Versatility +17801
Stat priority
- Haste
- Versatility
- Mastery
- Critical Strike
Additional Minor Stats
- 0% Avoidance +0
- 1% Leech +349
- 7% Speed +0
Stat priority
- Leech
- Avoidance
- Speed
Talent Build
Talents play a major role in 2v2 Arenas. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Shadow Priests.
- 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 for 2v2
Gear provides core stat bonuses and typically comes from the Great Vault, crafted items, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.
These items are most frequently used by top-ranked Shadow Priests in 2v2 Arenas.
Neck
Shoulders
Wrist
Hands
Waist
Legs
Feet
Trinkets
Embellishments
Embellishments add special effects to crafted gear. Only two can be equipped, so selection is important.
The following embellishments are the most commonly used by high-rated Shadow Priests.
Enchantments
Enchantments enhance gear with additional stats or special procs. Most are crafted by Enchanters, leg enchants come from Leatherworkers, and some slot-specific options appear through seasonal content.
These are the top enchantments for Shadow Priest gear in 2v2 Arenas during The War Within Season 3.
Gems
Gems provide focused secondary stat bonuses to help fine‑tune builds. They are crafted by Jewelcrafters and socketed into gear.
Sockets can be added to Necklaces and Rings with the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear through seasonal vendor items.
These are the most popular gems among top‑rated Shadow Priests in 2v2 Arenas.
Algari Diamond
Fiber
Prismatic
Tinker
Most Played Races for Shadow Priest 2v2
Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 2v2 Arenas.
These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Shadow Priest DPS players in The War Within Season 3.
Shadow Priest Guide FAQ
Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.
How is this 2v2 PvP guide created?
This guide compiles live data from the top Shadow Priests in 2v2 Arenas using Blizzard’s Battle.net API .
How often is the information updated?
Data updates every 8 hours.
Why is this guide valuable?
The guide provides real-time build insights, showing exactly what high-ranking players are currently using, helping you make informed decisions for your character.
Is this guide current?
Yes. The guide always reflects the latest information for The War Within Season 3 and Patch 11.2.
Is this guide suitable for beginners?
Yes. Beginners can easily identify current trends and optimal setups. However, it does not provide gameplay tutorials.
Why isn’t my character listed in the top rankings?
Reasons may include inactivity, falling below the minimum rating threshold, frequent spec changes, or gear not optimized for PvP.