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Voidweaver Shadow Priest 3v3 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3

  • Priest class icon Shadow Priest specialization icon
    Shadow Priest
  • Voidweaver icon Voidweaver
  • Based on 43 Characters
  • The War Within Season 3
  • From 1418 to 2058 Rating

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Voidweaver Shadow Priest PvP guide for 3v3 Arenas in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 3.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Voidweaver 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 3v3.

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

Top 3v3 Voidweaver Shadow Priests

  1. Nâzgüûl's icon
    1
    Nâzgüûl
    Draenor (EU)
    Undead | Voidweaver | 664 ilvl
    2058
  2. Tëmpter's icon
    2
    Tëmpter
    Illidan (US)
    Void Elf | Voidweaver | 671 ilvl
    1927
  3. Baker's icon
    3
    Baker
    Warsong (US)
    Night Elf | Voidweaver | 653 ilvl
    1920
  4. Acaleiri's icon
    4
    Acaleiri
    Darkspear (US)
    Void Elf | Voidweaver | 659 ilvl
    1794
  5. Modelovendor's icon
    5
    Modelovendor
    Bonechewer (US)
    Void Elf | Voidweaver | 657 ilvl
    1789

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

  • 6% Critical Strike +507
  • 30% Haste +19842
  • 5% Mastery +1878
  • 24% Versatility +18823

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 0% Leech +165
  • 5% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in 3v3 Arenas. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Voidweaver 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.

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Best-in-Slot Gear for 3v3

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 3v3 Arenas.

Head

  1. Astral Aspirant's Silk Cover

    • 31
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Cover icon

  2. Dying Star's Veil

    • Set
    • 8
    Dying Star's Veil icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Guise

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Guise icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Silk Hood

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Hood icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 39
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Necklace

    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Astral Aspirant's Silk Mantle

    • 32
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Mantle icon

  2. Dying Star's Pyrelights

    • Set
    • 6
    Dying Star's Pyrelights icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Mantle

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Mantle icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 41
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Cloak

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Cloak icon

Chest

  1. Dying Star's Cassock

    • Set
    • 20
    Dying Star's Cassock icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Silk Robe

    • 15
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Robe icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Robes

    • 7
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Robes icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Tunic

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Tunic icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Bindings

    • 26
    Astral Warmonger's Bindings icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Silk Bindings

    • 15
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Bindings icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Silk Wristwraps

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Wristwraps icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands icon

Hands

  1. Astral Aspirant's Silk Gloves

    • 21
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Gloves icon

  2. Dying Star's Caress

    • Set
    • 17
    Dying Star's Caress icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Gloves

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Gloves icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Silk Handwraps

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Handwraps icon

Waist

  1. Astral Aspirant's Silk Cord

    • 38
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Cord icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Silk Belt

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Belt icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Cord

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Cord icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Cord

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Cord icon

Legs

  1. Astral Aspirant's Silk Leggings

    • 39
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Leggings icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Leggings

    • Craft
    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Leggings icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Leggings

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Leggings icon

  4. Dying Star's Leggings

    • Set
    • 1
    Dying Star's Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Astral Warmonger's Slippers

    • 28
    Astral Warmonger's Slippers icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Silk Footwraps

    • 11
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Footwraps icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads

    • Craft
    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Silk Treads

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Silk Treads icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 82
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Ring

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Ring icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Signet

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 43
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 41
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Aspirant's Staff

    • 41
    Astral Aspirant's Staff icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Staff

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Staff icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Wand

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Wand icon

Off Hand

  1. Algari Competitor's Lamp

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Lamp 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. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 79
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Energy Redistribution Beacon

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Signet 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 3v3 Arenas during The War Within Season 3.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 24
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. +160 Speed

    • 3
    +160 Speed icon

  3. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 3
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 25
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Council's Intellect

    • 7
    Council's Intellect icon

  3. Crystalline Radiance

    • 1
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 21
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +650 Speed

    • 5
    +650 Speed icon

  3. +1325 Leech

    • 1
    +1325 Leech icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 16
    Sunset Spellthread icon

  2. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 7
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

  3. Charged Armor Kit

    • 3
    Charged Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 16
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 4
    Defender's March icon

  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze

    • 3
    Plainsrunner's Breeze icon

Rings

  1. +315 Haste

    • 39
    +315 Haste icon

  2. +315 Versatility

    • 14
    +315 Versatility icon

  3. Cursed Mastery

    • 10
    Cursed Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 26
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 3
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

  3. Stormrider's Fury

    • 2
    Stormrider's Fury 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 3v3 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 35
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 23
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  2. Chronomantic Fiber

    • 10
    Chronomantic Fiber icon

  3. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 3
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  4. Dexterous Fiber

    • 2
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  5. Energizing Fiber

    • 2
    Energizing Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Emerald

    • 25
    Versatile Emerald icon

  2. Quick Sapphire

    • 22
    Quick Sapphire icon

  3. Quick Onyx

    • 6
    Quick Onyx icon

  4. Masterful Sapphire

    • 2
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  5. Versatile Onyx

    • 2
    Versatile Onyx icon

Most Played Races for Shadow Priest 3v3

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 3v3 Arenas.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Shadow Priest DPS players in The War Within Season 3.

  1. Night Elf

    • 15
    Night Elf icon

  2. Void Elf

    • 15
    Void Elf icon

  3. Undead

    • 3
    Undead icon

  4. Orc

    • 3
    Orc icon

  5. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 2
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

Voidweaver 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 3v3 PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Voidweaver Shadow Priests in 3v3 Arenas 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.