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Voidweaver Shadow Priest Blitz PvP Guide for The War Within Season 2

  • Priest class icon Shadow Priest specialization icon
    Shadow Priest
  • Voidweaver icon Voidweaver
  • Based on 50 Characters
  • The War Within Season 2
  • From 2617 to 3221 Rating

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Voidweaver Shadow Priest PvP guide for Blitz Battlegrounds in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 2.

Built using real-time data from the top 50 Voidweaver Shadow Priests across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the optimal stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, gems, and races used in Patch 11.1.7 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. Swdswdswdswd's icon
    1
    Swdswdswdswd
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    Night Elf | Voidweaver | 638 ilvl
    3221
  2. Mojoo's icon
    2
    Mojoo
    Aggramar (EU)
    Human | Voidweaver | 680 ilvl
    3210
  3. Jellypie's icon
    3
    Jellypie
    Blackmoore (EU)
    Human | Voidweaver | 663 ilvl
    3161
  4. Rajyonswag's icon
    4
    Rajyonswag
    Sargeras (US)
    Void Elf | Voidweaver | 684 ilvl
    3150
  5. Idkfâ's icon
    5
    Idkfâ
    Draenor (EU)
    Orc | Voidweaver | 638 ilvl
    3070

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect your combat 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 +358
  • 26% Haste +17301
  • 7% Mastery +3774
  • 21% Versatility +16640

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +16
  • 0% Leech +346
  • 8% 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. Confessor's Unshakable Halo

    • Set
    • 50
    Confessor's Unshakable Halo icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 45
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Necklace

    • 5
    Prized Gladiator's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Confessor's Unshakable Radiance

    • Set
    • 40
    Confessor's Unshakable Radiance icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Mantle

    • 9
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Mantle icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Shoulderpads

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Shoulderpads icon

Back

  1. Prized Gladiator's Drape

    • 33
    Prized Gladiator's Drape icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Shawl

    • 6
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon

  3. Prized Warmonger's Cloak

    • 6
    Prized Warmonger's Cloak icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

Chest

  1. Confessor's Unshakable Vestment

    • Set
    • 45
    Confessor's Unshakable Vestment icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Chestwrap

    • 5
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Chestwrap icon

Wrist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands

    • 36
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Armbands icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands

    • Craft
    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bands icon

  3. Prized Warmonger's Bindings

    • 4
    Prized Warmonger's Bindings icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Bracers icon

  5. Confessor's Unshakable Faulds

    • 1
    Confessor's Unshakable Faulds icon

Hands

  1. Confessor's Unshakable Mitts

    • Set
    • 35
    Confessor's Unshakable Mitts icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Silk Gloves

    • 11
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Gloves icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Gloves

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Gloves icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Silk Handwraps

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Handwraps icon

  5. Prized Warmonger's Gloves

    • 1
    Prized Warmonger's Gloves icon

Waist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord

    • 37
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Cord icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash

    • 12
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash icon

  3. Consecrated Cord

    • 1
    Consecrated Cord icon

Legs

  1. Prized Gladiator's Silk Leggings

    • 38
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Leggings icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Leggings

    • 9
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Leggings icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Silk Trousers

    • 2
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Trousers icon

  4. Consecrated Leggings

    • 1
    Consecrated Leggings icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads

    • 35
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Treads icon

  2. Prized Warmonger's Slippers

    • 9
    Prized Warmonger's Slippers icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Silk Treads

    • 5
    Prized Gladiator's Silk Treads icon

  4. Confessor's Unshakable Boots

    • 1
    Confessor's Unshakable Boots icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 97
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Ring

    • 2
    Prized Gladiator's Ring icon

  3. The Jastor Diamond

    • 1
    The Jastor Diamond icon

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

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

  2. Prized Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 49
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon

  3. Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

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

  4. Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 1
    Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Staff

    • 40
    Prized Gladiator's Staff icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Pincer

    • 6
    Prized Gladiator's Pincer icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Scepter

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Scepter icon

  4. Big Earner's Bludgeon

    • 1
    Big Earner's Bludgeon icon

  5. G3T-00t

    • 1
    G3T-00t icon

Off Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Conduit

    • 8
    Prized Gladiator's Conduit icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Lamp

    • 2
    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

    • 95
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Captured Starlight

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  3. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Sash 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 2.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 24
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon

  2. Greater Rune of Gushing Wound

    • 15
    Greater Rune of Gushing Wound icon

  3. Greater Rune of the Twisted Appendage

    • 1
    Greater Rune of the Twisted Appendage icon

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 34
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 14
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 43
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Council's Intellect

    • 7
    Council's Intellect icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 48
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +1735 Leech

    • 1
    +1735 Leech icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 40
    Sunset Spellthread icon

  2. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 8
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

  3. Charged Armor Kit

    • 1
    Charged Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 41
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 7
    Defender's March icon

  3. Scout's March

    • 1
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Haste

    • 51
    +315 Haste icon

  2. +315 Versatility

    • 21
    +315 Versatility icon

  3. Cursed Mastery

    • 12
    Cursed Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 48
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Authority of the Depths

    • 1
    Authority of the Depths icon

  3. Stonebound Artistry

    • 1
    Stonebound Artistry 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

    • 50
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Onyx

    • 116
    Versatile Onyx icon

  2. Quick Sapphire

    • 109
    Quick Sapphire icon

  3. Versatile Emerald

    • 95
    Versatile Emerald icon

  4. Quick Onyx

    • 25
    Quick Onyx icon

  5. Masterful Emerald

    • 2
    Masterful Emerald icon

Tinker

    • 2

  2. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector

    • 1
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector 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 Priests in The War Within Season 2.

  1. Void Elf

    • 14
    Void Elf icon

  2. Night Elf

    • 14
    Night Elf icon

  3. Human

    • 9
    Human icon

  4. Undead

    • 3
    Undead icon

  5. Dracthyr

    • 2
    Dracthyr 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 2 and Patch 11.1.7.

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.