Shadow Priest

PvP spec overview · representation, win rates and top players from the current ladder snapshot

Meta by bracket

Bracket	Pop %	Win %
2v2 Arena	2.7%	54.6%
3v3 Arena	2.6%	53.5%
Solo Shuffle	3.1%	50.4%
Battleground Blitz	2.5%	49.6%
Rated BG	2.7%	51.9%

Spec statistics

Statistics based on 500 players · 1056–3195

Best buildBased on the top 99 players by rating (2681–3195)We analysed the strongest players of this bracket — their talents, stats, gear, gems and enchants — and put together a set you can copy.What the strongest players run. Observational data, not a promise of rating.Show the build

Race

Void Elf33%×1.27
Night Elf30%×1.50
Highmountain Tauren12%×2.20
Undead8%×0.44

Faction

Stat priority

Haste
Versatility
Mastery
Critical Strike

Honor talents

Phase Shift
Driven to Madness
Psyfiend

Core — taken by almost everyone

Where builds differ

Spiritwell47%Realized Potential4%skip 49%
Focused Outburst54%skip 46%
Spectral Horrors46%skip 54%
Mental Agility54%skip 46%
Sanguine Teachings55%skip 45%
Word of Supremacy43%Heightened Alteration9%skip 48%
Darkening Horizon63%Void Empowerment37%
Inspiration35%skip 65%

Closest real buildCIQA4VPTJ8eQb8/qEm8PyGu4yMDjBAAAAAAAAAAAADLzMGLzMmZ2mZYMz2YGzMzYZMZYZx0AMzMDmZxMa2MY2mtlMmZjBYMzgxMjxsMzYbZmZwMYA

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Set taken from Arýanne · Skullcrusher · 3169 · matches 12 of 13 slots

Gear

Blind Oath's Winged Crest246Blind Oath's Burden4/5

Thalassian Competitor's Amulet263

Galactic Gladiator's Silk Mantle298

Thalassian Competitor's Cloth CloakE263

Blind Oath's Raiment246Blind Oath's Burden4/5Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister

Galactic Gladiator's Silk Armbands298

Blind Oath's Touch246Blind Oath's Burden4/5

Galactic Gladiator's Silk Cord298

Blind Oath's Leggings246Blind Oath's Burden4/5+41 Intellect & +4% Mana

Thalassian Competitor's Cloth TreadsE263Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

Thalassian Competitor's Signet263

Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity

Thalassian Competitor's Signet263

Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity

Galactic Gladiator's Medallion298Gladiator's Distinction2/2

Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity298Gladiator's Distinction2/2

Galactic Gladiator's Staff298Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Gems

Set pieces

Blind Oath's Burden4/5
Gladiator's Distinction2/2

Embellishments

Equipment

Head

Neck

Shoulders

Back

Galactic Gladiator's Drape44.3%
Thalassian Competitor's Cloth CloakEmb28.5%
Galactic Gladiator's Shawl11.8%

Chest

Wrists

Thalassian Competitor's Cloth BandsEmb41.1%
Galactic Gladiator's Silk Armbands38.9%
Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cuffs6.0%

Hands

Waist

Legs

Feet

Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Treads63.3%
Galactic Gladiator's Silk Treads14.8%
Blind Oath's Slippers5.4%

Rings

Trinkets

Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of AlacritySet85.0%
Galactic Gladiator's MedallionSet84.6%
Gaze of the Alnseer5.6%

Main hand

Off hand

Gems

Enchants

Back✦ Goblin Glider100%
Chest✦ Mark of the Worldsoul63%
Feet✦ Farstrider's Hunt69%
Hands✦ +3 Stamina91%
Head✦ Empowered Blessing of Speed58%
Legs✦ +41 Intellect & +115 Stamina63%
Main Hand✦ Acuity of the Ren'dorei73%
Ring 1✦ Silvermoon's Tenacity46%
Ring 2✦ Silvermoon's Tenacity44%
Shoulders✦ Akil'zon's Swiftness62%
Waist✦ Nitro Boosts94%
Wrist✦ Shaded Hearthing100%

Builds

7.2%#1 · VoidweaverCIQA4VPTJ8eQb8/qEm8PyGu4yMDjBAAAAAAAAAAAADLzMGLzMmZ2mZYMz2YGzMzYZMZYZx0AMzMDmZxMa2MY2mtlMmZjBYMzgxMjxsMzYbZmZwMYAWowhead
1.7%#2 · Voidweaver · 3 variantsCIQA4VPTJ8eQb8/qEm8PyGu4yMDjBAAAAAAAAAAAADLzMGLzMmZ2mZYMz2MzYmZGLMZYZx0AMzMDMbMa2MY2mllMmZjBYMzgxMjxsMzAzMYGMAWowhead
1.7%#3 · VoidweaverCIQA4VPTJ8eQb8/qEm8PyGu4yMDjBAAAAAAAAAAAADLzMGLzMmZ2mZYMz2MzYmZGLMZYZx0AMzMDmZxMa2MY2mtlMmZjBYMzgxMjxsMmZbZmZwMYAWowhead
1.7%#4 · VoidweaverCIQA4VPTJ8eQb8/qEm8PyGu4yMDjxAAAAAAAAAAAAYMLzMGLzMmZ2mZYMz2YGzMzYZMZYZx0AMzMDmZxMa2MY2mtlMmZjBAzgxMjxsMzYbZmZwMYAWowhead
1.1%#5 · VoidweaverCIQA4VPTJ8eQb8/qEm8PyGu4yMDjxAAAAAAAAAAAAYMbzMGLzMmZ2mZYMz2YGzMzYZMZYZx0AMzMDmZxMa2MY2mtlMmZjBAzgxMjxsMzYbZmZwMYAWowhead
1.1%#6 · VoidweaverCIQA4VPTJ8eQb8/qEm8PyGu4yMDjBAAAAAAAAAAAADLzMGLzMmZ2mZYMz2YGzMzYZMZYZx0AMzMDAEgZb2WCmNGgxMDGzMGzyMDMzgZwAWowhead
1.1%#7 · VoidweaverCIQA4VPTJ8eQb8/qEm8PyGu4yMDjBAAAAAAAAAAAADLzMGLzMmZ2mZYMz2MzYmZGLMZYZx0AMzMDAEgZb2WCmNGgxMDGzMGzyMDMzgZwAWowhead
1.1%#8 · VoidweaverCIQA4VPTJ8eQb8/qEm8PyGu4yYYMGAAAAAAAAAAAADLzMGLzMmZ2mZYMz2YGzMzYZMZYZx0AMzMDmZxMa2MYWmtlMmZjBYMzgxMjxsMzYbZmZwMYAWowhead

Hero talents

Voidweaver78.2%
Archon21.8%

Honor talents

61.1%
11.2%
9.4%
8.4%
2.2%

Hero tree builds

40.5%
16.0%
9.6%
9.0%

Race

Void Elf27.6%
Night Elf22.2%
Undead16.4%
Highmountain Tauren6.8%
Human6.4%
Blood Elf3.4%
Goblin3.2%
Dracthyr3.0%

Faction

Alliance63.2%
Horde36.8%

Secondary stats

Haste827
Versatility736
Mastery318
Critical Strike101

Top Shadow —

Rank	Player	Rating	W / L	Games	Guild	Realm
#135	EnvyionSargeras	3132	324/27754%	601	<dgb>	Sargeras
#156	StunsilenceSargeras	3093	145/10857%	253	<dgb>	Sargeras
#162	AtierspSargeras	3060	191/14058%	331	<dgb>	Sargeras
#264	NoiyvneSargeras	2906	122/6964%	191	<dgb>	Sargeras
#425	MetaspSargeras	2790	277/25152%	528	<Cant find the Crit>	Sargeras
#431	RentxfreexStormrage	2788	307/25954%	566	<Mental Decay>	Stormrage
#461	TehdiTichondrius	2774	114/5269%	166		Tichondrius
#461	EnzomIllidan	2774	101/7757%	178	<plagueheart>	Illidan
#521	ItzcompadreAltar of Storms	2752	165/15851%	323		Altar of Storms
#537	MiamiviceIllidan	2742	234/20154%	435	<plagueheart>	Illidan

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