Shadow Priest RBG PvP Guide for TWW Season 3
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Shadow Priest
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30 Archons
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14 Voidweavers
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Welcome to Murlok.io’s Shadow Priest PvP build guide for Rated Battlegrounds in The War Within Season 3.
Using data from the top 50 Shadow Priests across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the most used stats, talents, gear, enchantments, and gems for competitive matches in Patch 11.1.7.
Top Shadow Priests
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1MìñdspìkèDragonmaw (US)Troll | Archon | 690 ilvl2665 -
2BubblebopSargeras (US)Void Elf | Archon | 683 ilvl2658 -
3MakethemstopBronzebeard (EU)Human | Archon | 678 ilvl2415 -
4GreenbeanfanEmerald Dream (US)Night Elf | Archon | 680 ilvl2406 -
5NephilïmKelthuzad (US)Gnome | Archon | 679 ilvl2298
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6NegativeauraEmerald Dream (US)Void Elf | Archon | 680 ilvl2275 -
7LagemelaQuelthalas (US)Human | Voidweaver | 683 ilvl2171 -
8NephilïmVashj (US)Gnome | Archon | 677 ilvl2082 -
9SåïñtláûrëñtTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Archon | 680 ilvl2076 -
10FoolishelfMalygos (US)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 694 ilvl2075
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11NøHakkar (US)Night Elf | Archon | 689 ilvl2048 -
12JordnzAnetheron (US)Void Elf | Voidweaver | 686 ilvl2043 -
13RealgmanSilvermoon (US)Night Elf | Archon | 685 ilvl2032 -
14LynniBlackmoore (EU)Blood Elf | Voidweaver | 680 ilvl2028 -
15DeeaannTichondrius (US)Undead | Archon | 698 ilvl1991
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16ФайриккBlackscar (EU)Human | Voidweaver | 685 ilvl1957 -
17HadokaRagnaros (US)Blood Elf | Archon | 719 ilvl1943 -
18MarythereseArchimonde (EU)Human | Archon | 680 ilvl1942 -
19PsychopathicStormscale (EU)Zandalari Troll | Archon | 712 ilvl1933 -
20LagrozFrostmane (EU)Human | Archon | 680 ilvl1929
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21FnqTichondrius (US)Void Elf | Archon | 681 ilvl1926 -
22DestinysongEmerald Dream (US)Blood Elf | Voidweaver | 676 ilvl1913 -
23HeadsmokeSargeras (US)Human | Archon | 698 ilvl1902 -
24MetalmangooDalaran (US)Undead | Archon | 699 ilvl1894 -
25NightdesireRagnaros (US)Dracthyr | Archon | 707 ilvl1885
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26AsterodeaEarthen Ring (US)Draenei | Archon | 682 ilvl1880 -
27MaryjøcelïneArchimonde (EU)Night Elf | Voidweaver | 679 ilvl1878 -
28InjxxTichondrius (US)Troll | Voidweaver | 676 ilvl1866 -
29VøiderTichondrius (US)Human | Archon | 688 ilvl1858 -
30SlaypherBurning Legion (EU)Undead | Archon | 691 ilvl1855
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31SourceohealsAzgalor (US)Night Elf | Archon | 682 ilvl1853 -
32RedegRavencrest (EU)Human | Voidweaver | 717 ilvl1840 -
33TwobuttonsAegwynn (EU)Night Elf | Archon | 675 ilvl1821 -
34FrontxIllidan (US)Dracthyr | Archon | 683 ilvl1800 -
35GlorillaWildhammer (US)Void Elf | Archon | 694 ilvl1746
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36SuzukieRavencrest (EU)Gnome | Voidweaver | 679 ilvl1745 -
37AlchemissaTarren Mill (EU)Undead | Archon | 729 ilvl1740 -
38DramatoryTarren Mill (EU)Blood Elf | Voidweaver | 708 ilvl1739 -
39SeyvyurBlack Dragonflight (US)Undead | Voidweaver | 718 ilvl1724 -
40KronosBronzebeard (EU)Draenei | Voidweaver | 679 ilvl1688
Stats
Stats are core attributes that directly affect a character’s performance. They appear on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.
Each stat has diminishing returns once the bonus reaches +20% from equipped sources, so balancing them is key to maximizing effectiveness.
Secondary Stats
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+24209% Critical Strike
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+1891029% Haste
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+56228% Mastery
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+1838224% Versatility
Stat priority
- Haste
- Versatility
- Mastery
- Critical Strike
Minor Stats
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+290% Avoidance
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+5891% Leech
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+07% Speed
Stat priority
- Leech
- Avoidance
- Speed
Talents
Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in Rated Battlegrounds. This section highlights the most popular Shadow Priest class, specialization, hero, and PvP talents based on top player data from Season 3.
Talents are shown as heatmaps, where colors indicate frequency:
- 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
Gear refers to the items equipped in each slot. It provides most of a character’s stat bonuses and can come from the Great Vault, crafted gear, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.
Frequently equipped by top players, these items represent the current best-in-slot gear for RBG.
Shoulders
Back
Wrist
Hands
Waist
Legs
Feet
Trinkets
Main Hand
Embellishments
Embellishments are special effects tied to crafted items. Some are built into recipes, while others can be added using optional reagents.
Only two embellished items can be equipped at a time, so choosing the right effects is crucial. The following embellishments are most commonly used in top Shadow Priest builds for RBG.
Enchantments
Enchantments add effects to gear, including stat bonuses, damage or healing procs, and other enhancements. Most are created through Enchanting, while leg enchants are crafted by Leatherworkers.
These are the most used enchantments across each slot in Season 3 RBG builds.
Gems
Gems provide bonus secondary stats and help fine-tune a character’s build. They are crafted through Jewelcrafting and socketed into gear.
Additional sockets can be added to Neck and Rings using the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear using a seasonal item typically sold by the Token of Merit vendor near the Great Vault.
Used to round out secondary stats, these gems are the most used in high-rated RBG.
Algari Diamond
Fiber
Races
Racial traits can affect performance in PvP, with their impact varying by class and game mode. While the differences may not be noticeable in most games, the right racial choice can provide a competitive edge.
These races are most often chosen for their edge in Rated Battlegrounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.
How is this Shadow Priest RBG guide created?
The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Shadow Priests in RBG, using the Battle.net API . Their builds are then analyzed to identify the most used stats, talents, gear, and enhancements for Season 3.
How often is the information updated?
The data is refreshed every 8 hours.
Why is this called a guide?
It’s called a guide because it helps players make informed build decisions by showing what top players are using. While it doesn’t teach gameplay step by step, it serves as a reference for optimizing your setup.
Is this guide good for beginners?
Yes. It shows what top players are using, which can be useful for understanding current trends. However, it’s not a how-to guide.
Why is my character not listed in the top section?
Your character might not appear due to inactivity, not meeting the current rating threshold (which increases as the season progresses), frequent spec changes, or gear that doesn’t align with the PvP format.