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Shadow Priest 3v3 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 2

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Shadow Priest PvP guide for 3v3 Arenas in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 2.

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 3v3.

Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.

Top 3v3 Shadow Priests

  1. Mysteryofman's icon
    1
    Mysteryofman
    Smolderthorn (US)
    Void Elf | Voidweaver | 635 ilvl
    3215
  2. Løngløst's icon
    2
    Løngløst
    Stormrage (US)
    Night Elf | Voidweaver | 635 ilvl
    3108
  3. Memorylane's icon
    3
    Memorylane
    Stormrage (US)
    Night Elf | Voidweaver | 640 ilvl
    3100
  4. Azeryy's icon
    4
    Azeryy
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Voidweaver | 639 ilvl
    3096
  5. Envyion's icon
    5
    Envyion
    Sargeras (US)
    Night Elf | Voidweaver | 682 ilvl
    3087

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

  • 5% Critical Strike +325
  • 26% Haste +17177
  • 7% Mastery +3641
  • 21% Versatility +16476

Stat priority

  1. Haste
  2. Versatility
  3. Mastery
  4. Critical Strike

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +21
  • 0% Leech +97
  • 8% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in 3v3 Arenas. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Shadow Priests.

  1. Most used talents, strongly recommended!
  2. Frequently used talents, offer flexibility or suit personal preference.
  3. Rarely used talents, usually chosen to unlock deeper rows in the tree.

Best-in-Slot Gear for 3v3

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 3v3 Arenas.

Head

  1. Confessor's Unshakable Halo

    • Set
    • 48
    Confessor's Unshakable Halo icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Guise

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Guise icon

  3. Worn Shadowguard Seer's Crown

    • 1
    Worn Shadowguard Seer's Crown icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 47
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Necklace

    • 3
    Prized Gladiator's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Confessor's Unshakable Radiance

    • Set
    • 34
    Confessor's Unshakable Radiance icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Mantle

    • 15
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Mantle icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Shoulderpads

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Shoulderpads icon

Back

  1. Prized Gladiator's Drape

    • 24
    Prized Gladiator's Drape icon

  2. Reshii Wraps

    • 15
    Reshii Wraps icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Shawl

    • 4
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon

  5. Prized Warmonger's Cloak

    • 2
    Prized Warmonger's Cloak icon

Chest

  1. Confessor's Unshakable Vestment

    • Set
    • 44
    Confessor's Unshakable Vestment icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Chestwrap

    • 5
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Chestwrap icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Tunic

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Tunic icon

Wrist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands

    • 36
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands

    • 8
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers icon

  4. Prized Warmonger's Bindings

    • 2
    Prized Warmonger's Bindings icon

  5. Confessor's Unshakable Faulds

    • 1
    Confessor's Unshakable Faulds icon

Hands

  1. Confessor's Unshakable Mitts

    • Set
    • 29
    Confessor's Unshakable Mitts icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Gloves

    • 14
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Gloves icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Gloves

    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Gloves icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Silk Handwraps

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Handwraps icon

Waist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord

    • 32
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash

    • 17
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon

  3. Durable Information Securing Container

    • 1
    Durable Information Securing Container icon

Legs

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Leggings

    • 40
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Leggings icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Leggings

    • Craft
    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Leggings icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Silk Trousers

    • 3
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Trousers icon

  4. Oathsworn Defender's Leggings

    • 1
    Oathsworn Defender's Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads

    • 37
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Treads

    • 7
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Treads icon

  3. Prized Warmonger's Slippers

    • 3
    Prized Warmonger's Slippers icon

  4. Confessor's Unshakable Boots

    • 1
    Confessor's Unshakable Boots icon

  5. Prized Gladiator's Silk Slippers

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Slippers icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 97
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Ring

    • 2
    Prized Gladiator's Ring icon

  3. The Jastor Diamond

    • 1
    The Jastor Diamond icon

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 49
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 49
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Void-Touched Fragment

    • 1
    Void-Touched Fragment icon

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Staff

    • 45
    Prized Gladiator's Staff icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Scepter

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Scepter icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Staff

    • Craft
    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Staff icon

  4. Entropic-Shadow Staff

    • 1
    Entropic-Shadow Staff icon

Off Hand

  1. Algari Competitor's Lamp

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Lamp icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Conduit

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Conduit icon

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.

  1. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 94
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Ascendance

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Staff icon

  3. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon

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 3v3 Arenas during The War Within Season 2.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of Gushing Wound

    • 31
    Greater Rune of Gushing Wound icon

  2. Greater Rune of the Twisted Appendage

    • 7
    Greater Rune of the Twisted Appendage icon

  3. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 6
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 37
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 2
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 1
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 32
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Council's Intellect

    • 18
    Council's Intellect icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 48
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 1
    +2040 Leech icon

  3. +850 Speed

    • 1
    +850 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 29
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

  2. Sunset Spellthread

    • 19
    Sunset Spellthread icon

  3. Charged Armor Kit

    • 1
    Charged Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 38
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 10
    Defender's March icon

  3. Scout's March

    • 1
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. Cursed Mastery

    • 32
    Cursed Mastery icon

  2. +315 Haste

    • 31
    +315 Haste icon

  3. +315 Versatility

    • 28
    +315 Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 44
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 2
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  3. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 1
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

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 3v3 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 50
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 7
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  2. Chronomantic Fiber

    • 5
    Chronomantic Fiber icon

  3. Dexterous Fiber

    • 2
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  4. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Quick Sapphire

    • 144
    Quick Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Onyx

    • 122
    Versatile Onyx icon

  3. Versatile Emerald

    • 71
    Versatile Emerald icon

  4. Quick Onyx

    • 27
    Quick Onyx icon

  5. Masterful Sapphire

    • 3
    Masterful Sapphire icon

Tinker

    • 3

  2. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector

    • 1
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector icon

Durable Information Securing Container

Durable Information Securing Container is a powerful belt introduced in Patch 11.1.7, obtained from Overcharged Delves. It features a unique effect that enhances character builds and can significantly impact performance in competitive content.

  1. Charged Bolts

    • 1
    Charged Bolts icon

Most Played Races for Shadow Priest 3v3

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 3v3 Arenas.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Shadow Priest DPS players in The War Within Season 2.

  1. Void Elf

    • 21
    Void Elf icon

  2. Night Elf

    • 19
    Night Elf icon

  3. Human

    • 3
    Human icon

  4. Undead

    • 2
    Undead icon

  5. Dracthyr

    • 2
    Dracthyr icon

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 3v3 PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Shadow Priests in 3v3 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 2 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.