
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
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1TrajyonswagSargeras (US)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 634 ilvl3149
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2RajyonswagSargeras (US)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 670 ilvl3125
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3SwdswdswdswdTwisting Nether (EU)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 637 ilvl3041
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4DisablechatKazzak (EU)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 635 ilvl3026
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5HopefulxRagnaros (EU)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 643 ilvl3013
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6PeterlongrodMalganis (US)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 669 ilvl3003
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7ShadowforshoSargeras (US)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 635 ilvl2956
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8CaltheriaStormscale (EU)Undead | Voidweaver | 635 ilvl2950
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9LéiloKazzak (EU)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 632 ilvl2944
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10RmpeeperTichondrius (US)Undead | Voidweaver | 631 ilvl2915
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11LiamCaelestrasz (US)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 641 ilvl2906
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12StrvngeStormreaver (EU)Undead | Archon | 650 ilvl2854
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13GlorillaWildhammer (US)Human | Voidweaver | 640 ilvl2818
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14IdkfâDraenor (EU)Orc | Voidweaver | 635 ilvl2817
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15AnujMoon Guard (US)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 634 ilvl2812
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16FâðëðSargeras (US)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 631 ilvl2804
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17AbcdepressedRavencrest (EU)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 624 ilvl2790
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18HadokâRagnaros (US)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 670 ilvl2771
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19StickyjamxxFrostmane (EU)Goblin | Voidweaver | 644 ilvl2737
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20PepeshadowTwisting Nether (EU)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 632 ilvl2717
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21MmrwizardArea 52 (US)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 625 ilvl2712
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22MîñðßêñðêrLaughing Skull (US)Pandaren | Voidweaver | 638 ilvl2700
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23EddTichondrius (US)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 644 ilvl2697
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24SleepynujStormrage (US)Dracthyr | Voidweaver | 636 ilvl2670
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25FoolishelfMalygos (US)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 631 ilvl2651
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26ErebbussTichondrius (US)Blood Elf | Voidweaver | 634 ilvl2648
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27UploadingMoon Guard (US)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 646 ilvl2637
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28OgbigjuiceEmerald Dream (US)Goblin | Voidweaver | 634 ilvl2621
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29LuxsDunemaul (EU)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 643 ilvl2607
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30WeedtylerirlMoon Guard (US)Goblin | Voidweaver | 633 ilvl2590
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31PeayRavencrest (EU)Human | Voidweaver | 627 ilvl2588
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32ZeshilolMoon Guard (US)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 646 ilvl2587
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33WastexSargeras (US)Human | Voidweaver | 645 ilvl2582
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34DjezusOutland (EU)Troll | Voidweaver | 630 ilvl2571
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35ManfromskyGuldan (US)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 624 ilvl2570
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36FurreshyMoon Guard (US)Dracthyr | Archon | 646 ilvl2565
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37KswolArea 52 (US)Undead | Voidweaver | 660 ilvl2557
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38JustnsanityProudmoore (US)Dracthyr | Voidweaver | 634 ilvl2548
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39ReckhealaTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 634 ilvl2546
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40ËnchantressEmerald Dream (US)Troll | Voidweaver | 643 ilvl2541
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41HolynotalkTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 651 ilvl2534
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42GrippytathOutland (EU)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 640 ilvl2529
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43KiteloopsKul Tiras (US)Goblin | Voidweaver | 665 ilvl2521
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44LuminaaDragonblight (EU)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 634 ilvl2521
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45JohnnydopeKazzak (EU)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 635 ilvl2520
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46DòtdoctorBlackrock (EU)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 628 ilvl2507
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47PriëstmastërTichondrius (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Voidweaver | 648 ilvl2502
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48FademKazzak (EU)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 668 ilvl2499
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49DarknessAzralon (US)Undead | Voidweaver | 643 ilvl2497
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50SwdswdswdswdStormrage (US)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 640 ilvl2487
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
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+5096% Critical Strike
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+1786727% Haste
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+27356% Mastery
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+1635821% Versatility
Stat priority
- Haste
- Versatility
- Mastery
- Critical Strike
Minor Stats
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+220% Avoidance
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+5861% Leech
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+06% Speed
Stat priority
- Leech
- Avoidance
- 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:
- 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
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.
Shoulders
Back
Chest
Wrist
Hands
Waist
Legs
Feet
Trinkets
Main Hand
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.
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.
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
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.
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.