
Shadow Priest RBG PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3
Welcome to Murlok.io’s Shadow Priest PvP guide for Rated 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 RBG.
Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.
Top RBG Shadow Priests
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1BubblebopSargeras (US)Void Elf | Archon | 684 ilvl2323
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2MakethemstopBronzebeard (EU)Human | Archon | 679 ilvl2198
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3GreenbeanfanEmerald Dream (US)Night Elf | Archon | 678 ilvl2096
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4HellokíttyDarkspear (US)Void Elf | Archon | 692 ilvl2032
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5MìñdspìkèDragonmaw (US)Troll | Archon | 679 ilvl2002
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6RajyonswagSargeras (US)Void Elf | Archon | 719 ilvl1999
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7FoolishelfMalygos (US)Night Elf | Archon | 695 ilvl1981
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8PsychopathicStormscale (EU)Zandalari Troll | Archon | 703 ilvl1896
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9HeadsmokeSargeras (US)Human | Archon | 688 ilvl1845
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10RealgmanSilvermoon (US)Night Elf | Archon | 683 ilvl1836
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11SlättTichondrius (US)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 684 ilvl1825
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12MaryjøcelïneArchimonde (EU)Night Elf | Archon | 676 ilvl1812
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13HadokaRagnaros (US)Blood Elf | Archon | 712 ilvl1810
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14ThetopBonechewer (US)Void Elf | Archon | 686 ilvl1806
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15CrudupProudmoore (US)Human | Archon | 704 ilvl1791
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16ImhotevRagnaros (US)Void Elf | Archon | 680 ilvl1790
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17CelzKazzak (EU)Undead | Voidweaver | 682 ilvl1783
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18SourceohealsAzgalor (US)Night Elf | Archon | 686 ilvl1780
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19SølleksRavencrest (EU)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 678 ilvl1776
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20LagemelaQuelthalas (US)Human | Voidweaver | 677 ilvl1757
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26DestinysongEmerald Dream (US)Blood Elf | Voidweaver | 669 ilvl1723
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27ErebbussTichondrius (US)Blood Elf | Archon | 677 ilvl1714
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28SleepynujStormrage (US)Dracthyr | Voidweaver | 680 ilvl1709
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29SphinxtîmeTwisting Nether (EU)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 676 ilvl1674
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30LagrozFrostmane (EU)Human | Archon | 672 ilvl1670
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31MarythereseArchimonde (EU)Human | Archon | 676 ilvl1668
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32DcpRavencrest (EU)Human | Voidweaver | 679 ilvl1659
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33NaanaamiiRagnaros (US)Undead | Voidweaver | 708 ilvl1658
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34FrontxIllidan (US)Dracthyr | Archon | 685 ilvl1653
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35JordnzAnetheron (US)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 682 ilvl1650
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
- 9% Critical Strike +2575
- 31% Haste +20333
- 7% Mastery +4345
- 23% Versatility +17767
Stat priority
- Haste
- Versatility
- Mastery
- Critical Strike
Additional Minor Stats
- 0% Avoidance +15
- 1% Leech +416
- 7% Speed +0
Stat priority
- Leech
- Avoidance
- Speed
Talent Build
Talents play a major role in Rated 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 RBG
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 Rated Battlegrounds.
Head
Shoulders
Wrist
Hands
Waist
Legs
Feet
Trinkets
Main 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 Rated 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 Rated Battlegrounds.
Algari Diamond
Fiber
Prismatic
Most Played Races for Shadow Priest RBG
Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in Rated 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 RBG PvP guide created?
This guide compiles live data from the top Shadow Priests in Rated 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.