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Shadow Priest Mythic+ PvE Guide for TWW Season 2

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Shadow Priest PvE build guide for Mythic+ Dungeons 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 runs in Patch 11.1.

Top Shadow Priests

  1. Ayije's icon
    1
    Ayije
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    Night Elf | Archon | 669 ilvl
    3646
  2. Wakawili's icon
    2
    Wakawili
    Dalaran (US)
    Night Elf | Archon | 673 ilvl
    3606
  3. Янычаррх's icon
    3
    Янычаррх
    Thermaplugg (EU)
    Troll | Voidweaver | 673 ilvl
    3530
  4. Taan's icon
    4
    Taan
    Kazzak (EU)
    Dracthyr | Voidweaver | 674 ilvl
    3515
  5. Baysis's icon
    5
    Baysis
    Sargeras (US)
    Night Elf | Voidweaver | 675 ilvl
    3507

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

  • +5721
    13% Critical Strike
  • +16596
    25% Haste
  • +19370
    18% Mastery
  • +2562
    3% Versatility

Stat priority

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

Minor Stats

  • +1591
    3% Avoidance
  • +1267
    1% Leech
  • +0
    3% Speed

Stat priority

  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Talents

Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in Mythic+ Dungeons. 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 Mythic+.

Head

  1. Confessor's Unshakable Halo icon
    Set
    Confessor's Unshakable Halo
    46
  2. Cinderbrew-Soaked Cowl icon
    Cinderbrew-Soaked Cowl
    1
  3. Cleanup Crew's Wastemask icon
    Cleanup Crew's Wastemask
    1
  4. Consecrated Hood icon
    Craft
    Consecrated Hood
    1
  5. Elysian Flame Crown icon
    Elysian Flame Crown
    1

Neck

  1. Strapped Rescue-Keg icon
    Strapped Rescue-Keg
    21
  2. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon
    Craft
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship
    20
  3. Semi-Charmed Amulet icon
    Semi-Charmed Amulet
    6
  4. Gobfather's Gifted Bling icon
    Gobfather's Gifted Bling
    3

Shoulders

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

Back

  1. Electrician's Siphoning Filter icon
    Electrician's Siphoning Filter
    15
  2. Consecrated Cloak icon
    Craft
    Consecrated Cloak
    13
  3. Test Pilot's Go-Pack icon
    Test Pilot's Go-Pack
    9
  4. Undercircuit Racing Flag icon
    Undercircuit Racing Flag
    7
  5. Chef Chewie's Towel icon
    Chef Chewie's Towel
    3

Chest

  1. Confessor's Unshakable Vestment icon
    Set
    Confessor's Unshakable Vestment
    48
  2. Consecrated Robe icon
    Craft
    Consecrated Robe
    2

Wrist

  1. Consecrated Cuffs icon
    Craft
    Consecrated Cuffs
    28
  2. Underparty Admission Bracelet icon
    Underparty Admission Bracelet
    8
  3. Gleamwax Shackles icon
    Gleamwax Shackles
    5
  4. Contaminated Gauze Wristwraps icon
    Contaminated Gauze Wristwraps
    2
  5. Illicit Bankroll Bracers icon
    Illicit Bankroll Bracers
    2

Hands

  1. Confessor's Unshakable Mitts icon
    Set
    Confessor's Unshakable Mitts
    47
  2. Consecrated Gloves icon
    Craft
    Consecrated Gloves
    2
  3. Noxious Injector Hands icon
    Noxious Injector Hands
    1

Waist

  1. Consecrated Cord icon
    Craft
    Consecrated Cord
    15
  2. Refiner's Conveyor Belt icon
    Refiner's Conveyor Belt
    9
  3. Ringmaster's Cummerbund icon
    Ringmaster's Cummerbund
    6
  4. Tune-Up Toolbelt icon
    Tune-Up Toolbelt
    5
  5. Vatwork Janitor's Wasteband icon
    Vatwork Janitor's Wasteband
    5

Legs

  1. Pit Doctor's Petticoat icon
    Pit Doctor's Petticoat
    23
  2. Confessor's Unshakable Leggings icon
    Set
    Confessor's Unshakable Leggings
    17
  3. Consecrated Leggings icon
    Craft
    Consecrated Leggings
    4
  4. Rowdy Reveler's Legwraps icon
    Rowdy Reveler's Legwraps
    3
  5. Ancient Hardened Legwraps icon
    Ancient Hardened Legwraps
    1

Feet

  1. Consecrated Slippers icon
    Craft
    Consecrated Slippers
    15
  2. Confessor's Unshakable Boots icon
    Confessor's Unshakable Boots
    11
  3. Cemented Murloc-Swimmers icon
    Cemented Murloc-Swimmers
    8
  4. Deranged Alchemist's Slippers icon
    Deranged Alchemist's Slippers
    7
  5. Hotstep Heel-Turners icon
    Hotstep Heel-Turners
    5

Rings

  1. Cyrce's Circlet icon
    Cyrce's Circlet
    45
  2. The Jastor Diamond icon
    The Jastor Diamond
    17
  3. Footbomb Championship Ring icon
    Footbomb Championship Ring
    14
  4. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon
    Craft
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
    6
  5. 85-Year Tenure Ring icon
    85-Year Tenure Ring
    5

Trinkets

  1. Mug's Moxie Jug icon
    Mug's Moxie Jug
    39
  2. Signet of the Priory icon
    Signet of the Priory
    31
  3. Carved Blazikon Wax icon
    Carved Blazikon Wax
    11
  4. House of Cards icon
    House of Cards
    9
  5. Eye of Kezan icon
    Eye of Kezan
    2

Main Hand

  1. Vagabond's Bounding Baton icon
    Craft
    Vagabond's Bounding Baton
    14
  2. Everforged Dagger icon
    Craft
    Everforged Dagger
    8
  3. Stix's Metal Detector icon
    Stix's Metal Detector
    7
  4. Big Earner's Bludgeon icon
    Big Earner's Bludgeon
    4
  5. Electrifying Cognitive Amplifier icon
    Electrifying Cognitive Amplifier
    3

Off Hand

  1. Vagabond's Torch icon
    Craft
    Vagabond's Torch
    28
  2. Superfan's Beater-Buzzer icon
    Superfan's Beater-Buzzer
    3
  3. Operator's Fraud Detector icon
    Operator's Fraud Detector
    1

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 Mythic+.

  1. Vagabond's Torch icon
    Ascendance
    37
  2. Consecrated Cuffs icon
    Writhing Armor Banding
    34
  3. Consecrated Slippers icon
    Dawnthread Lining
    18
  4. Vagabond's Bounding Baton icon
    Symbiosis
    3
  5. Vagabond's Bounding Baton icon
    Blessed Weapon Grip
    2

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 Mythic+ builds.

Back

  1. Chant of Winged Grace icon
    Chant of Winged Grace
    32
  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs icon
    Chant of Leeching Fangs
    14
  3. +355 Avoidance icon
    +355 Avoidance
    1

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    49
  2. Council's Intellect icon
    Council's Intellect
    1

Wrist

  1. +1090 Avoidance icon
    +1090 Avoidance
    32
  2. +2040 Leech icon
    +2040 Leech
    13
  3. +1325 Leech icon
    +1325 Leech
    2

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread icon
    Sunset Spellthread
    46
  2. Daybreak Spellthread icon
    Daybreak Spellthread
    2
  3. Frozen Spellthread icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    1

Feet

  1. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    30
  2. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    17
  3. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    1

Rings

  1. +315 Haste icon
    +315 Haste
    43
  2. +315 Mastery icon
    +315 Mastery
    43
  3. +315 Critical Strike icon
    +315 Critical Strike
    11

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    23
  2. Authority of the Depths icon
    Authority of the Depths
    12
  3. Stormrider's Fury icon
    Stormrider's Fury
    4

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 Mythic+.

Algari Diamond

  1. Elusive Blasphemite icon
    Elusive Blasphemite
    24
  2. Culminating Blasphemite icon
    Culminating Blasphemite
    22

Cyrce's Circlet

  1. Fathomdweller's Runed Citrine icon
    Fathomdweller's Runed Citrine
    45
  2. Stormbringer's Runed Citrine icon
    Stormbringer's Runed Citrine
    45
  3. Windsinger's Runed Citrine icon
    Windsinger's Runed Citrine
    45

Prismatic

  1. Masterful Emerald icon
    Masterful Emerald
    82
  2. Quick Onyx icon
    Quick Onyx
    56
  3. Masterful Ruby icon
    Masterful Ruby
    22
  4. Deadly Emerald icon
    Deadly Emerald
    16
  5. Deadly Onyx icon
    Deadly Onyx
    16

Races

Racial traits can affect performance in PvE, 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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

  1. Night Elf icon
    Night Elf
    21
  2. Void Elf icon
    Void Elf
    5
  3. Dracthyr icon
    Dracthyr
    4
  4. Goblin icon
    Goblin
    3
  5. Mag'har Orc icon
    Mag'har Orc
    3

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 Mythic+ guide created?

The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Shadow Priests in Mythic+, 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 PvE format.