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

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Voidweaver Shadow Priest PvP guide for Blitz Battlegrounds 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 Blitz.

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

Top Blitz Voidweaver Shadow Priests

  1. Lockfromwish's icon
    1
    Lockfromwish
    Arathor (EU)
    Void Elf | Voidweaver | 678 ilvl
    3268
  2. Ðanìlox's icon
    2
    Ðanìlox
    Dun Modr (EU)
    Night Elf | Voidweaver | 676 ilvl
    3220
  3. Májon's icon
    3
    Májon
    Eredar (EU)
    Human | Voidweaver | 678 ilvl
    3144
  4. Pourquoipas's icon
    4
    Pourquoipas
    Garona (EU)
    Troll | Voidweaver | 680 ilvl
    3122
  5. Heybestie's icon
    5
    Heybestie
    Argent Dawn (US)
    Goblin | Voidweaver | 720 ilvl
    3107

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

  • 8% Critical Strike +2415
  • 30% Haste +20075
  • 7% Mastery +3512
  • 25% Versatility +19538

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +54
  • 1% Leech +431
  • 7% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Blitz Battlegrounds. 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.

Best-in-Slot Gear for Blitz

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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

Head

  1. Dying Star's Veil

    • Set
    • 44
    Dying Star's Veil icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Guise

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Guise icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Mask

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Mask icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 42
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Necklace

    • 7
    Astral Gladiator's Necklace icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Dying Star's Pyrelights

    • Set
    • 38
    Dying Star's Pyrelights icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Mantle

    • 12
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Mantle icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 48
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Drape

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Drape icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Cloak

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Cloak icon

Chest

  1. Dying Star's Cassock

    • Set
    • 48
    Dying Star's Cassock icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Robes

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Robes icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Silk Armbands

    • 39
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Armbands icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Bindings

    • 3
    Astral Warmonger's Bindings icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Silk Wristwraps

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Wristwraps icon

Hands

  1. Dying Star's Caress

    • Set
    • 46
    Dying Star's Caress icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Silk Gloves

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Silk Cord

    • 42
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Cord icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash

    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Belt

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Belt icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Cord

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Cord icon

Legs

  1. Astral Gladiator's Silk Leggings

    • 24
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Leggings icon

  2. Dying Star's Leggings

    • Set
    • 18
    Dying Star's Leggings icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Leggings

    • Craft
    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Leggings icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Silk Trousers

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Trousers icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Pants

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Pants icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads

    • 28
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Slippers

    • 12
    Astral Warmonger's Slippers icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Silk Treads

    • 8
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Treads icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Silk Slippers

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Silk Slippers icon

  5. Dying Star's Soles

    • 1
    Dying Star's Soles icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 91
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Ring

    • 7
    Astral Gladiator's Ring icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Band

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Band icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 49
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 49
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

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

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Staff

    • 46
    Astral Gladiator's Staff icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Scepter

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Scepter icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Skewer

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Skewer icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Greatstaff

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Greatstaff icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Scepter

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Scepter icon

Off Hand

  1. Algari Competitor's Lamp

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Lamp icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Censer

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Censer 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

    • 93
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Captured Starlight

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  3. Concealed Chaos Component

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads 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 Blitz Battlegrounds during The War Within Season 3.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 33
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 8
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. +160 Speed

    • 3
    +160 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 42
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Council's Intellect

    • 6
    Council's Intellect icon

  3. Crystalline Radiance

    • 2
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 40
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 6
    +2040 Leech icon

  3. +1090 Avoidance

    • 1
    +1090 Avoidance icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 40
    Sunset Spellthread icon

  2. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 6
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

  3. Charged Armor Kit

    • 2
    Charged Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 39
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 6
    Defender's March icon

  3. Defender's March

    • 1
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Haste

    • 42
    +315 Haste icon

  2. +315 Versatility

    • 28
    +315 Versatility icon

  3. +315 Mastery

    • 10
    +315 Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 32
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 6
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  3. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 4
    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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

Algari Diamond

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 47
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

  2. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 2
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  3. Determined Bloodstone

    • 1
    Determined Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 20
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 16
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  3. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 5
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  4. Chronomantic Fiber

    • 3
    Chronomantic Fiber icon

  5. Dexterous Fiber

    • 3
    Dexterous Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Emerald

    • 125
    Versatile Emerald icon

  2. Quick Sapphire

    • 123
    Quick Sapphire icon

  3. Versatile Onyx

    • 52
    Versatile Onyx icon

  4. Quick Onyx

    • 11
    Quick Onyx icon

  5. Quick Emerald

    • 8
    Quick Emerald icon

Tinker

    • 2

  2. Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill

    • 1
    Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill icon

Most Played Races for Shadow Priest Blitz

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in Blitz Battlegrounds.

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

  1. Undead

    • 12
    Undead icon

  2. Night Elf

    • 11
    Night Elf icon

  3. Human

    • 9
    Human icon

  4. Void Elf

    • 9
    Void Elf icon

  5. Pandaren

    • 2
    Pandaren 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 Blitz PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Voidweaver Shadow Priests in Blitz 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.