
Shadow Priest Blitz PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3
Welcome to Murlok.io’s Shadow Priest PvP guide for Blitz Battlegrounds 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 Blitz.
Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.
Top Blitz Shadow Priests
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1RevopriestRavencrest (EU)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 684 ilvl3153
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2TebzyRavencrest (EU)Night Elf | Archon | 679 ilvl3145
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3SwdswdswdswdTwisting Nether (EU)Night Elf | Archon | 678 ilvl3123
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4IlovejulieDun Modr (EU)Night Elf | Archon | 677 ilvl3095
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5ÐanilospDun Modr (EU)Void Elf | Archon | 678 ilvl3083
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11NegativeauraArgent Dawn (US)Goblin | Archon | 680 ilvl2921
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12InstantvfplzGrim Batol (EU)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 694 ilvl2921
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13NùtxStormscale (EU)Undead | Archon | 678 ilvl2897
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14StunsilenceSargeras (US)Human | Archon | 688 ilvl2869
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15ПрикокерEversong (EU)Night Elf | Archon | 681 ilvl2843
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16MethaneWhisperwind (US)Void Elf | Archon | 684 ilvl2841
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17TarifairArgent Dawn (EU)Night Elf | Archon | 707 ilvl2828
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18FrontxIllidan (US)Dracthyr | Archon | 685 ilvl2826
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19TwohundredmsTichondrius (US)Highmountain Tauren | Archon | 681 ilvl2825
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20PellyjieBlackmoore (EU)Highmountain Tauren | Voidweaver | 681 ilvl2818
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26СимпозHowling Fjord (EU)Goblin | Archon | 715 ilvl2747
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27ThänätøsUldum (EU)Undead | Voidweaver | 685 ilvl2743
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28SleepynujStormrage (US)Dracthyr | Voidweaver | 680 ilvl2721
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29PeterlongrodMalganis (US)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 712 ilvl2712
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30BluesBloodfeather (EU)Night Elf | Archon | 677 ilvl2674
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31HardstyleHakkar (US)Tauren | Archon | 679 ilvl2673
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32PatchoulizTichondrius (US)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 690 ilvl2655
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33CheekclpprxMoon Guard (US)Human | Voidweaver | 706 ilvl2641
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34HeybestieArgent Dawn (US)Goblin | Voidweaver | 712 ilvl2629
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35RygormortisProudmoore (US)Undead | Archon | 680 ilvl2624
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41AnuhjEmerald Dream (US)Tauren | Voidweaver | 680 ilvl2600
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42LiamCaelestrasz (US)Void Elf | Archon | 684 ilvl2599
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43ShadowforshoSargeras (US)Void Elf | Archon | 684 ilvl2595
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44NimhFrostwolf (US)Nightborne | Voidweaver | 688 ilvl2591
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45ПериссветThermaplugg (EU)Human | Voidweaver | 687 ilvl2589
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46LacroixTichondrius (US)Nightborne | Voidweaver | 679 ilvl2577
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47RajyonswagSargeras (US)Void Elf | Archon | 719 ilvl2576
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48RelithorMoon Guard (US)Night Elf | Archon | 710 ilvl2576
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49HadokâRagnaros (US)Night Elf | Archon | 711 ilvl2570
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50EraevinArgent Dawn (EU)Blood Elf | Archon | 711 ilvl2561
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
- 9% Critical Strike +2512
- 29% Haste +19195
- 8% Mastery +5506
- 23% Versatility +18222
Stat priority
- Haste
- Versatility
- Mastery
- Critical Strike
Additional Minor Stats
- 0% Avoidance +44
- 0% Leech +320
- 7% Speed +0
Stat priority
- Leech
- Avoidance
- Speed
Talent Build
Talents play a major role in Blitz Battlegrounds. 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 Blitz
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 Blitz Battlegrounds.
Shoulders
Back
Wrist
Waist
Legs
Feet
Rings
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 Blitz Battlegrounds 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 Blitz Battlegrounds.
Algari Diamond
Fiber
Prismatic
Tinker
Most Played Races for Shadow Priest Blitz
Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in Blitz Battlegrounds.
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 Blitz PvP guide created?
This guide compiles live data from the top Shadow Priests in Blitz Battlegrounds 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.