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Shadow Priest Blitz PvP Guide for TWW Season 2

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Shadow Priest PvP build guide for Blitz Battlegrounds 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

  1. Swdswdswdswd's icon
    1
    Swdswdswdswd
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    Night Elf | Voidweaver | 638 ilvl
    3207
  2. Trajyonswag's icon
    2
    Trajyonswag
    Sargeras (US)
    Void Elf | Voidweaver | 634 ilvl
    3149
  3. Rajyonswag's icon
    3
    Rajyonswag
    Sargeras (US)
    Void Elf | Voidweaver | 673 ilvl
    3138
  4. Cringedork's icon
    4
    Cringedork
    Draenor (EU)
    Night Elf | Voidweaver | 636 ilvl
    3051
  5. Caltheria's icon
    5
    Caltheria
    Stormscale (EU)
    Undead | Voidweaver | 636 ilvl
    3031

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

  • +427
    6% Critical Strike
  • +16992
    26% Haste
  • +3996
    7% Mastery
  • +16491
    21% Versatility

Stat priority

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

Minor Stats

  • +51
    0% Avoidance
  • +526
    1% Leech
  • +0
    7% Speed

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talents

Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in Blitz Battlegrounds. 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:

  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

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 Blitz.

Head

  1. Confessor's Unshakable Halo icon
    Set
    Confessor's Unshakable Halo
    50

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Algari Competitor's Amulet
    43
  2. Prized Gladiator's Necklace icon
    Prized Gladiator's Necklace
    6
  3. Prized Gladiator's Amulet icon
    Prized Gladiator's Amulet
    1

Shoulders

  1. Confessor's Unshakable Radiance icon
    Set
    Confessor's Unshakable Radiance
    44
  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Mantle icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Mantle
    5
  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Shoulderpads icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Shoulderpads
    1

Back

  1. Prized Gladiator's Drape icon
    Prized Gladiator's Drape
    25
  2. Prized Warmonger's Cloak icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cloak
    10
  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak
    8
  4. Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl
    6
  5. Trashmaster's Mantle icon
    Trashmaster's Mantle
    1

Chest

  1. Confessor's Unshakable Vestment icon
    Set
    Confessor's Unshakable Vestment
    44
  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Chestwrap icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Chestwrap
    5
  3. Prized Gladiator's Silk Vest icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Vest
    1

Wrist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands
    25
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands
    11
  3. Prized Warmonger's Bindings icon
    Prized Warmonger's Bindings
    10
  4. Confessor's Unshakable Faulds icon
    Confessor's Unshakable Faulds
    2
  5. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers
    1

Hands

  1. Confessor's Unshakable Mitts icon
    Set
    Confessor's Unshakable Mitts
    36
  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Gloves icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Gloves
    10
  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Gloves icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Gloves
    2
  4. Prized Gladiator's Silk Handwraps icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Handwraps
    1
  5. Prized Warmonger's Gloves icon
    Prized Warmonger's Gloves
    1

Waist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord
    32
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash
    14
  3. Consecrated Cord icon
    Craft
    Consecrated Cord
    2
  4. Prized Aspirant's Silk Cord icon
    Prized Aspirant's Silk Cord
    2

Legs

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Leggings icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Leggings
    36
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Leggings icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Leggings
    7
  3. Confessor's Unshakable Leggings icon
    Set
    Confessor's Unshakable Leggings
    2
  4. Prized Gladiator's Silk Trousers icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Trousers
    2
  5. Consecrated Leggings icon
    Craft
    Consecrated Leggings
    1

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads
    30
  2. Prized Warmonger's Slippers icon
    Prized Warmonger's Slippers
    15
  3. Prized Gladiator's Silk Treads icon
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Treads
    3
  4. Confessor's Unshakable Boots icon
    Confessor's Unshakable Boots
    1
  5. Nonconductive Kill-o-Socks icon
    Nonconductive Kill-o-Socks
    1

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Signet
    96
  2. Prized Gladiator's Ring icon
    Prized Gladiator's Ring
    3
  3. The Jastor Diamond icon
    The Jastor Diamond
    1

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    49
  2. Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion
    45
  3. Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion
    2
  4. Algari Competitor's Medallion icon
    Set
    Algari Competitor's Medallion
    1
  5. Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    1

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Staff icon
    Prized Gladiator's Staff
    45
  2. Prized Gladiator's Pincer icon
    Prized Gladiator's Pincer
    3
  3. Algari Competitor's Scepter icon
    Algari Competitor's Scepter
    1
  4. Voltaic Stormcaller icon
    Voltaic Stormcaller
    1

Off Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Conduit icon
    Prized Gladiator's Conduit
    4

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 Blitz.

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Elemental Focusing Lens
    90
  2. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Captured Starlight
    2
  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon
    Duskthread Lining
    2
  4. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Energy Redistribution Beacon
    2
  5. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon
    Writhing Armor Banding
    1

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 Blitz builds.

Head

  1. Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual icon
    Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual
    16
  2. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual
    7
  3. Lesser Rune of Gushing Wound icon
    Lesser Rune of Gushing Wound
    5

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
    31
  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs icon
    Chant of Leeching Fangs
    11
  3. +160 Speed icon
    +160 Speed
    1

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    48
  2. Council's Intellect icon
    Council's Intellect
    1

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed icon
    +1000 Speed
    38
  2. +2040 Leech icon
    +2040 Leech
    7
  3. +1090 Avoidance icon
    +1090 Avoidance
    1

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering icon
    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering
    1

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread icon
    Sunset Spellthread
    43
  2. Daybreak Spellthread icon
    Daybreak Spellthread
    5
  3. Charged Armor Kit icon
    Charged Armor Kit
    2

Feet

  1. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    33
  2. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    10
  3. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    1

Rings

  1. +315 Haste icon
    +315 Haste
    47
  2. Cursed Mastery icon
    Cursed Mastery
    20
  3. +315 Versatility icon
    +315 Versatility
    17

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    46
  2. Stonebound Artistry icon
    Stonebound Artistry
    3
  3. Sophic Devotion icon
    Sophic Devotion
    1

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 Blitz.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone icon
    Cognitive Bloodstone
    49

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Emerald icon
    Versatile Emerald
    144
  2. Quick Sapphire icon
    Quick Sapphire
    104
  3. Versatile Onyx icon
    Versatile Onyx
    75
  4. Masterful Sapphire icon
    Masterful Sapphire
    18
  5. Quick Onyx icon
    Quick Onyx
    9

Tinker

  1. Tinker: Supercollide-O-Tron icon
    Tinker: Supercollide-O-Tron
    1

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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

  1. Night Elf icon
    Night Elf
    21
  2. Void Elf icon
    Void Elf
    11
  3. Undead icon
    Undead
    5
  4. Goblin icon
    Goblin
    3
  5. Dark Iron Dwarf icon
    Dark Iron Dwarf
    2

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 Blitz guide created?

The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Shadow Priests in Blitz, 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.