
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
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1AyijeTwisting Nether (EU)Night Elf | Archon | 669 ilvl3646
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2WakawiliDalaran (US)Night Elf | Archon | 673 ilvl3606
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3ЯнычаррхThermaplugg (EU)Troll | Voidweaver | 673 ilvl3530
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4TaanKazzak (EU)Dracthyr | Voidweaver | 674 ilvl3515
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5BaysisSargeras (US)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 675 ilvl3507
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11ВиионтаHowling Fjord (EU)Orc | Archon | 674 ilvl3472
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12YiesusDemon Soul (US)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 668 ilvl3429
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13LongshadøwSilvermoon (EU)Mag'har Orc | Archon | 676 ilvl3427
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14TyrassaAlexstrasza (EU)Human | Voidweaver | 672 ilvl3427
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15EròsSargeras (US)Night Elf | Archon | 673 ilvl3415
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16ChipyyTarren Mill (EU)Goblin | Archon | 673 ilvl3415
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17PrulationSilvermoon (EU)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 671 ilvl3413
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18NhajiTarren Mill (EU)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 672 ilvl3405
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19JormspArea 52 (US)Void Elf | Archon | 675 ilvl3402
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20WkpandachampTarren Mill (EU)Pandaren | Voidweaver | 674 ilvl3401
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21KeybrickerAmanthul (US)Void Elf | Archon | 674 ilvl3390
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22BambootyFrostmourne (US)Night Elf | Archon | 675 ilvl3386
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23YrhenTarren Mill (EU)Troll | Archon | 675 ilvl3381
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24SasukêBaelgun (US)Night Elf | Archon | 672 ilvl3374
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25ChxrxBlackhand (EU)Nightborne | Voidweaver | 673 ilvl3373
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26SarezeneSylvanas (EU)Dracthyr | Archon | 672 ilvl3372
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27BilliboesDraenor (EU)Dracthyr | Voidweaver | 673 ilvl3365
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28SakuriaBlackmoore (EU)Night Elf | Archon | 670 ilvl3362
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29太陽花的傻笑Nightsong (TW)Blood Elf | Voidweaver | 672 ilvl3352
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30КремаHowling Fjord (EU)Night Elf | Archon | 675 ilvl3350
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31VaelinEredar (EU)Goblin | Voidweaver | 672 ilvl3341
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32阿怡怡Chillwind Point (TW)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 672 ilvl3339
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33BroomridemanFrostmourne (US)Pandaren | Archon | 672 ilvl3338
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34NytsuaEmerald Dream (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Archon | 670 ilvl3335
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35NqwlKazzak (EU)Dwarf | Voidweaver | 675 ilvl3335
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36HashtaggyoloStormrage (US)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 673 ilvl3328
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37ThunderpogDathremar (US)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 673 ilvl3327
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38AiexsannStormreaver (EU)Dracthyr | Voidweaver | 671 ilvl3326
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39BadgepriestDraenor (EU)Earthen | Voidweaver | 670 ilvl3326
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40라임레몬모히또Azshara (KR)Void Elf | Archon | 672 ilvl3325
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41LotuslilySilvermoon (EU)Night Elf | Archon | 671 ilvl3325
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42SwdeletedSargeras (US)Night Elf | Archon | 672 ilvl3324
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43ErelyxHyjal (EU)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 670 ilvl3320
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44XethrielTarren Mill (EU)Night Elf | Archon | 673 ilvl3318
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45DommohealRavencrest (EU)Night Elf | Archon | 671 ilvl3317
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46DanekkeKazzak (EU)Blood Elf | Archon | 669 ilvl3317
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47TieñovýkñazDrakthul (EU)Goblin | Voidweaver | 673 ilvl3316
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48ÏdaMalganis (EU)Mechagnome | Archon | 669 ilvl3311
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49NuggetpriestKazzak (EU)Night Elf | Archon | 673 ilvl3311
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50MokasekBurning Legion (EU)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 671 ilvl3311
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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+572113% Critical Strike
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+1659625% Haste
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+1937018% Mastery
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+25623% Versatility
Stat priority
- Mastery
- Haste
- Critical Strike
- Versatility
Minor Stats
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+15913% Avoidance
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+12671% Leech
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+03% Speed
Stat priority
- Avoidance
- Leech
- 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:
- 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 Mythic+.
Head
Neck
Shoulders
Back
Wrist
Waist
Legs
Feet
Rings
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 Mythic+.
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.
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
Cyrce's Circlet
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.
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.