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While the two main Priest specs focus on healing,Shadow Priestharnesses the darkness to deal damage inWorld of Warcraft: Dragonflight. They’re a very solid option for DPS and bring lots of utility inPvE for Dragonflightand are one of the top picks forPvP this seasontoo. If you’re looking for something to help push you over the top and perform better than your friends, let our Shadow Priest best in slot guide help!
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Shadow Priest Best in Slot Stat Priority
The most important factor to consider when obtaining new gear is your stat priority. In general, Shadow Priests should follow a rule like this:
Haste and Mastery are head and shoulders above Crit and Versatility. Your best items will therefore most likely feature those two stats. As always,you should sim your gearto ensure you have the best items. We’ll go over how to do solater in our guide.
Important Notes For BiS Lists
It is important to note that any jump in ilvl by more than 10 points almost always results in the higher ilvl item being better. If you have an upgrade of 5 ilvl or less, compare the stats based on the stat priorities to decide the better item.
When weighing options of other items not listed below, refer to the stat priority of the class and spec. Keep in mind that stats eventually have diminishing returns, so it is not required to have absolutely every slot stack the same 2 stats. For simplicity, we offer the best per slot assuming you have not capped out these stats.
The calculations for diminishing returns are as follows:
In the case where you have reached 30% in a secondary stat, an item that has a secondary stat that is lower on priority may in fact be a better upgrade. This is why it is always important tosim your gear. For simplicity, we offer the best item in that slot assuming you have not capped out these stats.
Shadow Priest BiS Gear
The items appearing in these lists may come fromMythic+, Raids, or The Vault. Their item level will depend on the instance’s level of difficulty (Normal, Heroic, Mythic, Mythic+ 1-20). This list does not include Renown or Crafting items as it is meant as a guide on what dungeons or raids to attend to get your best gear from these sources.
Item tooltips will show theMythic 9or theNormal Raiddifficulty item level version.
Best Head
Two super solid options listed below. As always, sim anything you get.
Vault of the Incarnates
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Best Shoulders
Tier is good enough and has one of your best stats. The Mythic+ option is super solid, too.
Best Back
Lots of cloak options, but only one has Haste and Mastery.
Mythic+ has the ideal stats, but tier should win out.
Best Wrist
Not the best options for bracers. Pick up what you can. Only the Manawracker Bindings have your perfect stat combo.
Best Waist
Every belt option has at least one of your preferred stats. These belts below have both.
Best Legs
Finally, we reach a tier piece without any of our best stats. You’ll most likely skip this one.
Best Feet
Surprisingly, there are a lot of boots available to Shadow Priests.
Best Rings
Seal of the Filial Duty has a higher ilvl and your best stats. In fact, it’s the only ring that has Haste and Mastery.
Best Trinkets
The websiteBloodmallethas run simulations on Patchwerk style fights to determine which trinket is best for Shadow Priests. We’ll track what trinket does well with one target, three targets, and five targets.
All scenarios, best at single-target
All scenarios, scales better with more targets
Better during single-target
Ideal for multiple targets
Best Weapons
Generally, whichever combination of items is a higher ilvl will be your best bet. Sim to make sure.
Best Gems For Shadow Priests
Here we list the best gems you can socket your gear with for Shadow Priests. As always, it is best to sim to ensure you’re using the best options available. These gems are chosen given consideration to your best stats.
Best Enchants For Shadow Priests
Here are the best enchants available for Shadow Priests in Dragonflight.
How To Simulate To Determine Your Best Gear
Raidbots is a tool that World of Warcraft players can use to figure out if the gear they just looted is an upgrade. As mentioned earlier, there are so many nuances and diminishing returns as certain points in the game, that determining an exact set of bis gear is impossible. With the ilvl scaling of Mythic+ loot on higher keys and utility different gear has for different fights, there just isn’t a pure “this is the absolute best for the entire Season” list. It’s even something that certain classes have come across inClassic Wrath!
Don’t worry, because we’re still here to help. Wehighlyrecommend usingraidbotsto determine if an item you just acquired is an upgrade. Here’s a quick guide to help you run simulations to see if your new item is an upgrade:
