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Archon Shadow Priest Solo Shuffle PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3

  • Priest class icon Shadow Priest specialization icon
    Shadow Priest
  • Archon icon Archon
  • Based on 50 Characters
  • The War Within Season 3
  • From 2219 to 2682 Rating

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

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Archon 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 Solo Shuffle.

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

Top Solo Shuffle Archon Shadow Priests

  1. Dbeezy's icon
    1
    Dbeezy
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    Night Elf | Archon | 680 ilvl
    2682
  2. Ñurse's icon
    2
    Ñurse
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Night Elf | Archon | 689 ilvl
    2673
  3. Envyion's icon
    3
    Envyion
    Sargeras (US)
    Night Elf | Archon | 702 ilvl
    2671
  4. Vwofifty's icon
    4
    Vwofifty
    Tichondrius (US)
    Goblin | Archon | 689 ilvl
    2632
  5. Dabessy's icon
    5
    Dabessy
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    Void Elf | Archon | 672 ilvl
    2614

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 +1808
  • 29% Haste +19480
  • 7% Mastery +4116
  • 24% Versatility +18850

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +120
  • 0% Leech +156
  • 7% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Solo Shuffle Arenas. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Archon 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 Solo Shuffle

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 Solo Shuffle Arenas.

Head

  1. Dying Star's Veil

    • Set
    • 39
    Dying Star's Veil icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Mask

    • 7
    Astral Warmonger's Mask icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Silk Cover

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Cover icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Silk Guise

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Guise icon

  5. Consecrated Hood

    • 1
    Consecrated Hood icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 46
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Necklace

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Necklace icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Necklace

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Dying Star's Pyrelights

    • Set
    • 21
    Dying Star's Pyrelights icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Silk Mantle

    • 13
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Mantle icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Mantle

    • 13
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Mantle icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Silk Shawl

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Shawl icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Silk Amice

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Amice icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 50
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Dying Star's Cassock

    • Set
    • 44
    Dying Star's Cassock icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Robes

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Robes icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Vestments

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Vestments icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Bindings

    • 38
    Astral Warmonger's Bindings icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Armbands

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Armbands icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Silk Bindings

    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Bindings icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Silk Wristwraps

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Wristwraps icon

Hands

  1. Dying Star's Caress

    • Set
    • 41
    Dying Star's Caress icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Gloves

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Gloves icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Gloves

    • 3
    Astral Warmonger's Gloves icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Silk Handwraps

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Handwraps icon

Waist

  1. Astral Aspirant's Silk Cord

    • 21
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Cord icon

  2. Consecrated Cord

    • 10
    Consecrated Cord icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Cord

    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Cord icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Cord

    • 6
    Astral Warmonger's Cord icon

  5. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon

Legs

  1. Dying Star's Leggings

    • Set
    • 14
    Dying Star's Leggings icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Silk Leggings

    • 12
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Leggings icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Leggings

    • 10
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Leggings icon

  4. Consecrated Leggings

    • 6
    Consecrated Leggings icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Pants

    • 4
    Astral Warmonger's Pants icon

Feet

  1. Astral Warmonger's Slippers

    • 43
    Astral Warmonger's Slippers icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Silk Footwraps

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Footwraps icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 97
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Ring

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Ring icon

  3. Shadowghast Ring

    • 1
    Shadowghast Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 40
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 40
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 8
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 8
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Staff

    • 46
    Astral Gladiator's Staff icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Greatstaff

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Greatstaff icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Cinquedea

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Cinquedea icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Focus

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Focus 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

    • 99
    Algari Competitor's Signet 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 Solo Shuffle Arenas during The War Within Season 3.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 38
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 5
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

  3. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 4
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 34
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Council's Intellect

    • 13
    Council's Intellect icon

  3. Crystalline Radiance

    • 1
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 35
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +850 Speed

    • 5
    +850 Speed icon

  3. +1090 Avoidance

    • 3
    +1090 Avoidance icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 37
    Sunset Spellthread icon

  2. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 11
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 37
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 5
    Defender's March icon

  3. Scout's March

    • 3
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Versatility

    • 35
    +315 Versatility icon

  2. +315 Haste

    • 25
    +315 Haste icon

  3. Cursed Mastery

    • 22
    Cursed Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 43
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 2
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

  3. Stonebound Artistry

    • 2
    Stonebound Artistry 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 Solo Shuffle Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 50
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 21
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 13
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  3. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 10
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  4. Dexterous Fiber

    • 4
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  5. Energizing Fiber

    • 1
    Energizing Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Quick Sapphire

    • 94
    Quick Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Emerald

    • 75
    Versatile Emerald icon

  3. Versatile Onyx

    • 43
    Versatile Onyx icon

  4. Quick Onyx

    • 15
    Quick Onyx icon

  5. Deadly Onyx

    • 6
    Deadly Onyx icon

Tinker

  1. Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer

    • 1
    Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer icon

Most Played Races for Shadow Priest Solo Shuffle

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in Solo Shuffle Arenas.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Shadow Priest DPS players in The War Within Season 3.

  1. Night Elf

    • 21
    Night Elf icon

  2. Void Elf

    • 15
    Void Elf icon

  3. Human

    • 6
    Human icon

  4. Orc

    • 1
    Orc icon

  5. Blood Elf

    • 1
    Blood Elf icon

Archon 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 Solo Shuffle PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Archon Shadow Priests in Solo Shuffle 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.