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Shadow Priest Mythic+ PvE Guide for The War Within Season 2

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Shadow Priest PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 2.

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 11.1.7 competitive M+.

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

Top Mythic+ Shadow Priests

  1. Wippysl's icon
    1
    Wippysl
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    Night Elf | Voidweaver | 685 ilvl
    3979
  2. Lairaspi's icon
    2
    Lairaspi
    Nemesis (EU)
    Night Elf | Archon | 685 ilvl
    3949
  3. Lynmd's icon
    3
    Lynmd
    Stormreaver (EU)
    Night Elf | Voidweaver | 685 ilvl
    3923
  4. Mightyshadøw's icon
    4
    Mightyshadøw
    Burning Blade (EU)
    Night Elf | Voidweaver | 685 ilvl
    3910
  5. Nhaji's icon
    5
    Nhaji
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    Night Elf | Archon | 684 ilvl
    3879

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

  • 16% Critical Strike +7966
  • 24% Haste +15652
  • 18% Mastery +18976
  • 3% Versatility +2312

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 3% Avoidance +1739
  • 2% Leech +1299
  • 3% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Mythic+ Dungeons. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top 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 Mythic+

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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Head

  1. Confessor's Unshakable Halo

    • Set
    • 45
    Confessor's Unshakable Halo icon

  2. Cleanup Crew's Wastemask

    • 3
    Cleanup Crew's Wastemask icon

  3. Inventor's Ingenious Trifocals

    • 2
    Inventor's Ingenious Trifocals icon

Neck

  1. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 14
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  2. Semi-Charmed Amulet

    • 11
    Semi-Charmed Amulet icon

  3. Strapped Rescue-Keg

    • 11
    Strapped Rescue-Keg icon

  4. Fractured Gemstone Locket

    • Craft
    • 7
    Fractured Gemstone Locket icon

  5. Gobfather's Gifted Bling

    • 7
    Gobfather's Gifted Bling icon

Shoulders

  1. Confessor's Unshakable Radiance

    • Set
    • 48
    Confessor's Unshakable Radiance icon

  2. Exquisitely Aerodynamic Shoulderpads

    • 1
    Exquisitely Aerodynamic Shoulderpads icon

  3. Underboss's Tailored Mantle

    • 1
    Underboss's Tailored Mantle icon

Back

  1. Consecrated Cloak

    • Craft
    • 18
    Consecrated Cloak icon

  2. Test Pilot's Go-Pack

    • 11
    Test Pilot's Go-Pack icon

  3. Confessor's Unshakable Lightcover

    • 7
    Confessor's Unshakable Lightcover icon

  4. Undercircuit Racing Flag

    • 5
    Undercircuit Racing Flag icon

  5. Electrician's Siphoning Filter

    • 4
    Electrician's Siphoning Filter icon

Chest

  1. Confessor's Unshakable Vestment

    • Set
    • 49
    Confessor's Unshakable Vestment icon

  2. Soulsewn Vestments

    • 1
    Soulsewn Vestments icon

Wrist

  1. Consecrated Cuffs

    • Craft
    • 33
    Consecrated Cuffs icon

  2. Illicit Bankroll Bracers

    • 6
    Illicit Bankroll Bracers icon

  3. Underparty Admission Bracelet

    • 5
    Underparty Admission Bracelet icon

  4. Confessor's Unshakable Faulds

    • 3
    Confessor's Unshakable Faulds icon

  5. Gleamwax Shackles

    • 1
    Gleamwax Shackles icon

Hands

  1. Confessor's Unshakable Mitts

    • Set
    • 48
    Confessor's Unshakable Mitts icon

  2. Consecrated Gloves

    • 1
    Consecrated Gloves icon

  3. Punctured Apiary Gloves

    • 1
    Punctured Apiary Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Durable Information Securing Container

    • 48
    Durable Information Securing Container icon

  2. Confessor's Unshakable Ornament

    • 2
    Confessor's Unshakable Ornament icon

Legs

  1. Confessor's Unshakable Leggings

    • Set
    • 27
    Confessor's Unshakable Leggings icon

  2. Pit Doctor's Petticoat

    • 20
    Pit Doctor's Petticoat icon

  3. Consecrated Leggings

    • Craft
    • 2
    Consecrated Leggings icon

  4. Royal Attendant's Trousers

    • 1
    Royal Attendant's Trousers icon

Feet

  1. Confessor's Unshakable Boots

    • 19
    Confessor's Unshakable Boots icon

  2. Cemented Murloc-Swimmers

    • 9
    Cemented Murloc-Swimmers icon

  3. Consecrated Slippers

    • Craft
    • 9
    Consecrated Slippers icon

  4. Cloudstrider Soles

    • 5
    Cloudstrider Soles icon

  5. Deranged Alchemist's Slippers

    • 4
    Deranged Alchemist's Slippers icon

Rings

  1. The Jastor Diamond

    • 42
    The Jastor Diamond icon

  2. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 10
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  3. Bloodoath Signet

    • 9
    Bloodoath Signet icon

  4. Footbomb Championship Ring

    • 9
    Footbomb Championship Ring icon

  5. Binding of Binding

    • Craft
    • 8
    Binding of Binding icon

Trinkets

  1. Mug's Moxie Jug

    • 45
    Mug's Moxie Jug icon

  2. House of Cards

    • 24
    House of Cards icon

  3. Signet of the Priory

    • 15
    Signet of the Priory icon

  4. Eye of Kezan

    • 7
    Eye of Kezan icon

  5. Carved Blazikon Wax

    • 4
    Carved Blazikon Wax icon

Main Hand

  1. Big Earner's Bludgeon

    • 27
    Big Earner's Bludgeon icon

  2. Stix's Metal Detector

    • 5
    Stix's Metal Detector icon

  3. Everforged Dagger

    • 4
    Everforged Dagger icon

  4. Scalding Queenmaker's Shiv

    • 4
    Scalding Queenmaker's Shiv icon

  5. Alphacoil Ba-Boom Stick

    • 2
    Alphacoil Ba-Boom Stick icon

Off Hand

  1. Vagabond's Torch

    • Craft
    • 27
    Vagabond's Torch icon

  2. Superfan's Beater-Buzzer

    • 13
    Superfan's Beater-Buzzer icon

  3. Operator's Fraud Detector

    • 3
    Operator's Fraud Detector icon

  4. Deathwalker's Promise

    • 2
    Deathwalker's Promise 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. Ascendance

    • 24
    Vagabond's Torch icon

  2. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 24
    Consecrated Cuffs icon

  3. Duskthread Lining

    • 16
    Consecrated Cuffs icon

  4. Dawnthread Lining

    • 9
    Consecrated Cloak icon

  5. Bind Binding Of Binding

    • 8
    Binding of Binding 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 Mythic+ Dungeons during The War Within Season 2.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 50
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon

Back

  1. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 35
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 15
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 47
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Council's Intellect

    • 3
    Council's Intellect icon

Wrist

  1. +1090 Avoidance

    • 33
    +1090 Avoidance icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 15
    +2040 Leech icon

  3. +1000 Speed

    • 1
    +1000 Speed icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 39
    Sunset Spellthread icon

  2. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 11
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Defender's March

    • 36
    Defender's March icon

  2. Scout's March

    • 13
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Haste

    • 37
    +315 Haste icon

  2. +315 Critical Strike

    • 27
    +315 Critical Strike icon

  3. +315 Mastery

    • 26
    +315 Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 32
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Authority of the Depths

    • 7
    Authority of the Depths icon

  3. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 3
    Oathsworn's Tenacity 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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Algari Diamond

  1. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 26
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

  2. Culminating Blasphemite

    • 20
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

  3. Insightful Blasphemite

    • 1
    Insightful Blasphemite icon

Cyrce's Circlet

  1. Fathomdweller's Runed Citrine

    • 2
    Fathomdweller's Runed Citrine icon

  2. Stormbringer's Runed Citrine

    • 2
    Stormbringer's Runed Citrine icon

  3. Windsinger's Runed Citrine

    • 2
    Windsinger's Runed Citrine icon

Prismatic

  1. Quick Onyx

    • 68
    Quick Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Emerald

    • 67
    Masterful Emerald icon

  3. Masterful Ruby

    • 58
    Masterful Ruby icon

  4. Quick Ruby

    • 36
    Quick Ruby icon

  5. Deadly Onyx

    • 29
    Deadly Onyx icon

Durable Information Securing Container

Durable Information Securing Container is a powerful belt introduced in Patch 11.1.7, obtained from Overcharged Delves. It features a unique effect that enhances character builds and can significantly impact performance in competitive content.

  1. Critical Chain

    • 20
    Critical Chain icon

  2. Electric Current

    • 18
    Electric Current icon

  3. Charged Bolts

    • 5
    Charged Bolts icon

Most Played Races for Shadow Priest M+

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvE, giving a competitive edge in Mythic+ Dungeons.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Shadow Priest DPS players in The War Within Season 2.

  1. Night Elf

    • 32
    Night Elf icon

  2. Void Elf

    • 5
    Void Elf icon

  3. Dracthyr

    • 3
    Dracthyr icon

  4. Mag'har Orc

    • 2
    Mag'har Orc icon

  5. Dwarf

    • 1
    Dwarf icon

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 Mythic+ PvE guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Shadow Priests in Mythic+ Dungeons 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 2 and Patch 11.1.7.

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 PvE.