
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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1EnvyionSargeras (US)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 704 ilvl2951
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2JxBleeding Hollow (US)Night Elf | Archon | 695 ilvl2903
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3ElesityspElune (US)Void Elf | Archon | 694 ilvl2881
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4ПрикокерEversong (EU)Night Elf | Archon | 682 ilvl2877
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5TarifairArgent Dawn (EU)Night Elf | Archon | 703 ilvl2876
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6NegativeauraArgent Dawn (US)Goblin | Voidweaver | 678 ilvl2813
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7NùtxStormscale (EU)Undead | Archon | 677 ilvl2812
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8MethaneWhisperwind (US)Void Elf | Archon | 679 ilvl2810
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9ÐanilospDun Modr (EU)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 676 ilvl2791
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10AnujMoon Guard (US)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 678 ilvl2778
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11StunsilenceSargeras (US)Human | Voidweaver | 688 ilvl2775
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12ДиспайзиGordunni (EU)Human | Archon | 705 ilvl2768
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13RevopriestRavencrest (EU)Void Elf | Archon | 681 ilvl2725
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14SherbTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Archon | 689 ilvl2716
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15LiamCaelestrasz (US)Void Elf | Archon | 681 ilvl2699
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16ThänätøsUldum (EU)Undead | Voidweaver | 675 ilvl2688
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17YxvGhostlands (US)Human | Voidweaver | 691 ilvl2685
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18MgjWrathbringer (EU)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 677 ilvl2682
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19SleepynujStormrage (US)Dracthyr | Voidweaver | 676 ilvl2663
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20ShadowforshoSargeras (US)Void Elf | Archon | 686 ilvl2656
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21HeybestieArgent Dawn (US)Goblin | Voidweaver | 698 ilvl2629
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22InstantvfplzGrim Batol (EU)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 687 ilvl2603
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23NylrevMoon Guard (US)Undead | Voidweaver | 682 ilvl2602
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24TnutFrostmourne (US)Undead | Archon | 676 ilvl2601
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25VictoriasTichondrius (US)Void Elf | Archon | 672 ilvl2589
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26NimhFrostwolf (US)Nightborne | Voidweaver | 684 ilvl2575
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27HadokâRagnaros (US)Night Elf | Archon | 710 ilvl2535
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28DispersionGalakrond (US)Void Elf | Archon | 689 ilvl2533
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29LailáBlackmoore (EU)Worgen | Voidweaver | 684 ilvl2504
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30AkielBurning Blade (EU)Blood Elf | Voidweaver | 700 ilvl2492
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36LacroixTichondrius (US)Nightborne | Voidweaver | 671 ilvl2445
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37OccultBloodscalp (US)Human | Voidweaver | 702 ilvl2445
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38FrontxIllidan (US)Dracthyr | Archon | 684 ilvl2442
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39SwdswdswdswdTwisting Nether (EU)Night Elf | Archon | 676 ilvl2442
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40MîñðßêñðêrLaughing Skull (US)Pandaren | Archon | 688 ilvl2435
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41EraevinArgent Dawn (EU)Blood Elf | Archon | 704 ilvl2433
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42ПериссветThermaplugg (EU)Human | Voidweaver | 677 ilvl2429
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43AladraArchimonde (EU)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 674 ilvl2427
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44ShadowjackerXavius (EU)Orc | Voidweaver | 674 ilvl2426
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45HardstyleHakkar (US)Tauren | Archon | 677 ilvl2425
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46CbassbonedogZuljin (US)Undead | Archon | 662 ilvl2422
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47NarcíssaTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 712 ilvl2422
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48IcutebikerNagrand (EU)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 682 ilvl2420
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49LatriSargeras (US)Human | Archon | 683 ilvl2416
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50GãñkgõdDarkspear (US)Human | Voidweaver | 674 ilvl2416
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 +2370
- 29% Haste +19290
- 8% Mastery +5468
- 23% Versatility +17630
Stat priority
- Haste
- Versatility
- Mastery
- Critical Strike
Additional Minor Stats
- 0% Avoidance +110
- 0% Leech +377
- 6% 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.
Head
Neck
Shoulders
Chest
Wrist
Waist
Legs
Feet
Rings
Trinkets
Main Hand
Off Hand
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
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.