
WoW SoD Shadow Priest
In this WoW SoD Shadow Priest build you will find the best PvE DPS spec for Priests in the Season of Discovery in WoW Classic. The build shows the best talents, runes, BiS gear, and enchants for a Shadow Priest.
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- WoW SoD Shadow Priest Talents & Runes
- SoD Phase 7 Shadow Priest BiS List
- SoD Phase 6 Shadow Priest BiS List
- SoD Phase 5 Shadow Priest BiS List
- SoD Phase 4 SPriest BiS List
- SoD Shadow Priest Pre-Raid BiS List
- Shadow Priest Rotation
- Shadow Priest Consumables in SoD
- Shadow Priest Stat Priority
- Holy Build for Priests in Season of Discovery
- Additional Resources
WoW SoD Shadow Priest Talents & Runes
Choose the following talents and runes as a Shadow Priest for Phase 7 at level 60:
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Aim to have 16 Spell Hit Chance. You get 6% Spell Hit from your finger rune and 10% from your talents. If you have additional Spell Hit Chance on your gear, reduce the number of talent points in Shadow Focus and invest these talent points into
Mental Agility.
Learn where to find each rune in our guide Season of Discovery Priest Runes.
SoD Phase 7 Shadow Priest BiS List
The following Shadow Priest BiS list contains the best items you can get in Phase 7 of Season of Discovery:
- Head (
Prophetic Curse)
Preceptor's Hat (Naxxramas)
- Neck
Gem of Trapped Innocents (Naxxramas)
- Shoulders (
Power of the Scourge) 1
Mantle of Faith (Naxxramas)
- Back (
Enchant Cloak - Greater Nature Resistance)
Veil of Eclipse (Naxxramas)
- Chest (
Glowing Chitin Armor Kit)
Vestments of the Oracle (Vethsera in Ahn'Qiraj)
- Wrist (
Enchant Bracer - Greater Spellpower)
Wrists of Faith (Naxxramas)
- Hands (
Enchant Gloves - Shadow Power)
Hands of Faith (Naxxramas)
- Waist
Girdle of Faith (Naxxramas)
- Legs (
Prophetic Curse)
Pants of Faith (Naxxramas)
- Feet (
Glowing Chitin Armor Kit)
Footwraps of the Oracle (Kandrostrasz in Ahn'Qiraj)
- Rings
Band of Faith (Naxxramas)
Wrath of Cenarius (
Champion's Battlegear in Silithus)
- Trinkets
The Restrained Essence of Sapphiron (Naxxramas)
Cassandra's Tome (
Procrastimond's Gratitude, starts with
Tarnished Bronze Scale in Blackwing Lair)
- Weapon (
Enchant 2H Weapon - Spellblasting)
Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian (Naxxramas)
- Wand
Doomfinger (Naxxramas)
1 Use Soul of the Mind Breaker as your new shoulder enchantment.
SoD Phase 6 Shadow Priest BiS List
The following Shadow Priest BiS list contains the best items you can get in Phase 6 of Season of Discovery:
- Head (
Prophetic Curse)
Tiara of the Oracle (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Neck
Amulet of Vek'nilash (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Shoulders (
Zandalar Signet of Mojo)
Mantle of the Oracle (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Back (
Enchant Cloak - Greater Nature Resistance)
Shroud of Infinite Wisdom (Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj)
- Chest (
Glowing Chitin Armor Kit)
Vestments of the Oracle (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Wrist (
Enchant Bracer - Greater Intellect)
Shackles of the Unscarred (Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj)
- Hands (
Enchant Gloves - Shadow Power)
Dark Storm Gauntlets (Temple of Ahn'Qiraj)
- Waist
Eyestalk Waist Cord (Temple of Ahn'Qiraj)
- Legs (
Prophetic Curse)
Trousers of the Oracle (Ahn'Qiraj)
- Feet (
Glowing Chitin Armor Kit)
Boots of Epiphany (Temple of Ahn'Qiraj)
- Rings
Ring of Infinite Wisdom (Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj)
Signet Ring of the Bronze Dragonflight (Anachronos in Tanaris)
- Trinkets
Eye of Moam (Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj)
Cassandra's Tome (
Tarnished Bronze Scale from Blackwing Lair)
- Main-Hand Weapon (
Enchant Weapon - Spell Power)
Gavel of Infinite Wisdom (Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj)
- Off-Hand Weapon
Talon of Furious Concentration (Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj)
- Wand
Wand of Qiraji Nobility (Temple of Ahn'Qiraj)
SoD Phase 5 Shadow Priest BiS List
The following Shadow Priest BiS list contains the best items you can get in Phase 5 of Season of Discovery:
- Head (
Prophetic Curse)
Crown of Transcendence (Blackwing Lair)
- Neck
Choker of the Fire Lord (Molten Core)
- Shoulders (
Zandalar Signet of Mojo)
Mantle of Transcendence (Blackwing Lair)
- Back (
Enchant Cloak - Fire Resistance)
Cloak of the Brood Lord (Blackwing Lair)
- Chest (
Enchant Chest - Greater Stats)
Garb of Transcendence (Blackwing Lair)
- Wrist (
Enchant Bracer - Greater Intellect)
Bracers of Transcendence (sold by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
- Hands
Ebony Flame Gloves (Blackwing Lair)
- Waist
Mana Igniting Cord (Molten Core)
- Legs (
Prophetic Curse)
Pants of Transcendence (Blackwing Lair)
- Feet (
Enchant Boots - Minor Speed)
Treads of Transcendence (Blackwing Lair)
- Rings
Band of Dark Dominion (Blackwing Lair)
Ring of Spell Power (Molten Core)
- Trinkets
Talisman of Ephemeral Power (Molten Core)
Cassandra's Tome (
Tarnished Bronze Scale from Blackwing Lair)
- Main-Hand Weapon (
Enchant Weapon - Spell Power)
Claw of Chromaggus (Blackwing Lair)
- Off-Hand Weapon
Drakestone of the Nightmare Harbinger (Sunken Temple)
- Wand
Touch of Chaos (Zul'Gurub)
SoD Phase 4 SPriest BiS List
The following Shadow Priest BiS list contains the best items you can get in Phase 4 of Season of Discovery to DPS in raids and dungeons:
- Head (
Arcanum of Focus)
Crown of Prophecy (Molten Core)
- Neck
Choker of the Fire Lord (Molten Core)
- Shoulders (
Atal'ai Signet of Mojo)
Rugged Mantle of the Timbermaw (Timbermaw Hold – Revered & Tailoring) 2
Shoulderpads of Prophecy (Molten Core)
- Back (
Enchant Cloak - Greater Resistance)
Drape of the Fire Lord (Molten Core)
- Chest (
Enchant Chest - Greater Stats)
Garments of Prophecy (Molten Core)
- Wrist (
Enchant Bracer - Greater Intellect)
Wristwraps of Prophecy (Molten Core)
- Hands
Hands of Prophecy (Molten Core)
- Waist
Belt of Prophecy (Molten Core) 2
Mana Igniting Cord (Molten Core)
- Legs (
Arcanum of Focus)
Fel Infused Leggings (Lord Kazzak)
- Feet (
Enchant Boots - Minor Speed)
Sandals of Prophecy (Molten Core)
- Rings
Ring of Blackrock (Blackwing Lair)
Ring of Spell Power (Molten Core)
- Trinkets
Talisman of Ephemeral Power (Molten Core)
Briarwood Reed (Upper Blackrock Spire)
- Weapon (
Enchant Weapon - Spell Power)
Anathema (Molten Core) 1
- Wand
Skul's Ghastly Touch (Stratholme)
1 To get Anathema, you need
The Eye of Divinity from Molten Core and
The Eye of Shadow from Elite Demons or Lord Kazzak. Equip
The Eye of Divinity and talk to Eris Havenfire at 20.8 18.4 in Eastern Plaguelands, to start the quest
The Balance of Light and Shadow. This quest will lead you to
Anathema.
2 Equip Rugged Mantle of the Timbermaw and
Belt of Prophecy if you have the profession of Tailoring. Otherwise equip
Shoulderpads of Prophecy together with
Mana Igniting Cord. Learn how to get
Rugged Mantle of the Timbermaw in our pre-BiS list below.
Fire Resistance for Heat Level 2 and Heat Level 3
To raid the more difficult heat levels in Molten Core you need to hit Fire Resistance thresholds. For Heat Level 2 you need at least 96 Fire Resistance and for Heat Level 3 you need at least 226 Fire Resistance. To increase your Fire Resistance you can equip gear, utilize enchantments, use consumables, and get buffs from your Druids,
Shamans 1, and
Paladins 1.
Use the following sources to increase your Fire Resistance to the required threshold:
Mark of the Wild (up to 27 Fire Resistance if improved, does not stack with
Fire Resistance Totem)
Lesser Arcanum of Resilience (Head & Legs Enchants,
Libram of Resilience)
Blessed Flame Mantle of the Dawn (Argent Dawn – Exalted),
Flame Mantle of the Dawn (Argent Dawn – Revered)
Hydraxian Coronation (Hydraxian Waterlords – Honored)
Juju Ember (
Shardtooth E'ko at 61.8 38.2 in Winterspring)
Magic Resistance Potion (does not stack with
Mark of the Wild or
Fire Resistance Totem)
Miniaturized Fire Extinguisher (Demon Fall Canyon)
Fine Flarecore Mantle (Lokhtos Darkbargainer in Blackrock Depths)
Fine Flarecore Leggings (Lokhtos Darkbargainer in Blackrock Depths)
Tidal Loop (
A Hero's Reward)
Dragonslayer's Signet (
Head of Onyxia)
Crimson Shocker (Molten Core)
Miniaturized Combustion Chamber (Gnomeregan)
Drakefire Amulet (Blackrock Spire)
Wildfire Cape (Upper Blackrock Spire)
Using Fire Resistance items often results in a DPS loss in comparison to your BiS list. After you’ve acquired new raid items recalculate your Fire Resistance and re-optimize your gear loadout.
🔥 Since the boss Garr from Molten Core can dispel magic effects, you should make sure your Priest is hitting the Fire Resistance threshold without
Mark of the Wild for that specific fight. This might require you to have some off-pieces for that boss fight.
1 For most guilds, it is not recommended to rely on Shaman totems or
Paladin auras to hit the minimum Fire Resistance thresholds. If the aura or totem is out of range or the player dies, you will lack Fire Resistance. Use the totems or auras as additional mitigation, but calculate your Fire Resistance without them.
SoD Shadow Priest Pre-Raid BiS List
The following Shadow Priest BiS list contains the best items you can get in Season of Discovery before entering the endgame raids at level 60.
- Head (
Arcanum of Focus)
Virtuous Cowl (
Saving the Best for Last) 1
Virtuous Cowl (
Saving the Best for Last) 1
Spellweaver's Turban (Upper Blackrock Spire)
Dreadmist Mask (Scholomance)
Magister's Crown (Stratholme)
- Neck
Orb of the Darkmoon (Darkmoon Faire)
Dark Advisor's Pendant (Scholomance)
Beads of Ogre Mojo (
Falrin's Vendetta in Dire Maul)
- Shoulders (
Atal'ai Signet of Mojo)
Rugged Mantle of the Timbermaw (Timbermaw Hold – Revered & Tailoring) 5
Soulstealer Mantle (Stratholme Undead)
Virtuous Epaulets (
Anthion's Parting Words) 2
Virtuous Epaulets (
Anthion's Parting Words) 2
Eternal Spaulders of Shadow Wrath (or similar with up to +30 Shadow Damage, World Drop)
- Back (
Enchant Cloak - Greater Resistance)
Archivist Cape of Shadow Wrath (Stratholme Live)
Master's Cloak of Shadow Wrath (or similar with up to +21 Shadow Damage, World Drop)
Amplifying Cloak (Dire Maul – West)
Brilliant Chromatic Cloak (Leatherworking)
Hukku's Hex Cape (Sunken Temple)
- Chest (
Enchant Chest - Greater Stats)
Virtuous Gown (
Saving the Best for Last) 1
Virtuous Gown (
Saving the Best for Last) 1
- Wrist (
Enchant Bracer - Greater Intellect)
Virtuous Wraps (
An Earnest Proposition) 3
Virtuous Wraps (
An Earnest Proposition) 3
Dryad's Wrist Bindings (Warsong Gulch – Exalted)
- Hands
Virtuous Hands (
Just Compensation) 4
Virtuous Hands (
Just Compensation) 4
Felcloth Gloves (Tailoring)
Hands of Power (Lower Blackrock Spire)
- Waist
Virtuous Cord (
Just Compensation) 4
Virtuous Cord (
Just Compensation) 4
Master's Belt of Shadow Wrath (or similar with up to +31 Shadow Damage, World Drop)
- Legs (
Arcanum of Focus)
Eternal Sarong of Shadow Wrath (or similar with up to +41 Fire Damage, World Drop)
Virtuous Leggings (
Anthion's Parting Words) 2
Virtuous Leggings (
Anthion's Parting Words) 2
Leggings of Torment (Upper Blackrock Spire)
- Feet (
Enchant Boots - Minor Speed)
Virtuous Slippers (
Anthion's Parting Words) 2
Virtuous Slippers (
Anthion's Parting Words) 2
Maleki's Footwraps (Stratholme Undead)
Master's Boots of Shadow Wrath (or similar with up to +30 Fire Damage, World Drop)
- Rings
Necromantic Band (Scholomance)
Loop of the Magister (sold for 50
Tarnished Undermine Real by Pix Xizzix in Booty Bay, Stranglethorn Vale)
Maiden's Circle (World Drop)
Songstone of Ironforge (
The Princess's Surprise, starts with
Kharan's Tale in Blackrock Depths)
Eye of Orgrimmar (
The Princess Saved?, starts with
Commander Gor'shak in Badlands)
Rune Band of Wizardry (Upper Blackrock Spire)
- Trinkets
Briarwood Reed (Upper Blackrock Spire)
Draconic Infused Emblem (Upper Blackrock Spire)
Burst of Knowledge (Blackrock Depths)
- Weapon (
Enchant Weapon - Spell Power)
Sageclaw (
Arathi Basin – Exalted)
Mindfang (
Arathi Basin – Exalted)
Hubris, the Bandit Brander (Sunken Temple)
- Off-Hand
Drakestone of the Nightmare Harbinger (Sunken Temple)
Tome of Shadow Force (Alterac Valley – Exalted)
- Wand
Skul's Ghastly Touch (Stratholme)
Nightmare Trophy (Sunken Temple)
1 This quest requires Devout Crown from Scholomance and
Devout Robe from Blackrock Spire to complete.
2 This quest requires Devout Sandals from Stratholme,
Devout Skirt from Stratholme, and
Devout Mantle from Blackrock Spire to complete.
3 This quest requires Devout Bracers from Stratholme to complete. Additionally, you need 15
Silithus Venom Sample from Stonelash Flayer and Rock Stalker in the southern half of Silithus as
Horde player or 15
Winterspring Blood Sample from Frostsabers like Frostsaber Cub and Frostsaber Stalker in the northern corner of Winterspring as an
Alliance player.
4 This quest requires Devout Gloves from Stratholme or Blackrock Spire and
Devout Belt from Blackrock Spire to complete.
5 You only need the reputation with Timbermaw Hold to craft the base item. If you buy the base item from another player, being Friendly with Timbermaw Hold is enough to upgrade the base item to the epic pre-BiS version.
Shadow Priest Rotation
For your Shadow Priest rotation in WoW SoD, use the following priority list:
- Keep
Void Plague active. Enhance with
Inner Focus, if available.
- Keep
Shadow Word: Pain active.
- Keep
Vampiric Touch active.
- Cast
Mind Blast whenever available.
- Keep
Homunculi active.
- Cast
Shadowfiend when available.
- Cast
Mind Flay if it will not delay your next
Mind Blast.
To optimize your damage use all trinkets or items that increase your Spell Power at the beginning of the fight to snapshot the increased Spell Power with your DoTs.
Shadow Priest Consumables in SoD
The following list of consumables can be used by Shadow Priests in endgame raids at level 60:
Flask of Ancient Knowledge
Mildly Irradiated Rejuvenation Potion
Enchanted Repellent
Elixir of the Mage-Lord
Elixir of Shadow Power
Darkclaw Bisque
Mageblood Potion
Major Mana Potion
Demonic Rune
Shadow Priest Stat Priority
As a Shadow Priest you want to prioritize gear with the following stats:
- Up to 16% Spell Hit Chance against level 60 raid bosses.
- Spell Critical Hit.
- Shadow Damage = Spell Damage.
- Intellect.
After reaching the hit cap, more Hit Chance has no additional value. Due to the Spell Hit Chance from your finger runes and talents, you need less than 16% Spell Hit Chance from your gear.
Holy Build for Priests in Season of Discovery
To heal in dungeons and raids, use the WoW SoD Holy Priest Spec. This spec is optimized to heal and keep your party alive.
Additional Resources
You can find more resources about the WoW SoD Priest here, including Priest Macros for WoW Classic. Special thanks to the WoWSims team for providing an invaluable simulation tool to optimize BiS lists. The BiS list for the current phase is based on current simulations. If you want to learn more about Priests and optimize your gameplay, visit the Classic Priest Discord community for discussions and insights.