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Shadow Priest Guide for Mythic+ (Updated April 2026)

Learn how to optimize your Shadow Priest for Mythic+ in World of Warcraft. This comprehensive guide covers talents and gear for PvE content.

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Patch:12.0.5

Expansion:Midnight

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M+ Tier
68
M+ Runs
280
Ilvl
2.25%
M+ Popularity
105 667
M+ DPS
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Shadow Priest Stats for Mythic+

166
Critical Strike
327
Haste
293
Mastery
26
Versatility
818
Intellect
25
Avoidance
21
Leech
16
Speed
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Shadow Priest Talents for Mythic+

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Improved Flash HealAngelic Feather1/1Mind Blast1/1Holy NovaDispel Magic1/1Spiritual Guidance1/1Psychic Scream1/1LightburstLeap of Faith1/1Purify Disease1/1Power Infusion1/1Painful Invocation1/1Petrifying Scream1/1Surge of LightBody and Soul1/1Mass Dispel1/1Twins of the Sun Priestess1/1Strength of Resolve1/1Mind ControlPsychic Voice1/1Everlasting LightMove with GraceMental AgilityTwin Disciplines1/1Dark Enlightenment1/1False AutonomyShackle HorrorInspirationBinding Heals1/1Shadow Word: Death1/1Sanguine Teachings1/1Desperate Prayer1/1Twist of Fate2/2Tithe Evasion1/1Fade1/1Angel's Mercy1/1Protective Light1/1Mindpierce1/1Spectral IllusionImproved Fade2/2Light's Inspiration1/1Unwavering WillSpell Warding2/2PhantasmAngelic BulwarkFocused Power1/1Phantom Reach1/1Translucent Image1/1

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Resonant Energy1/1Perfected Form1/1Sustained Potency1/1Energy Conservation1/1Power Surge1/1Energy Cycle1/1Incessant Screams1/1Empowered Surges1/1Halo1/1Manifested Power1/1Divine Halo1/1HaloSpiritwell1/1Word of Supremacy1/1Focused Outburst1/1
Specialization
Shadow Word: Madness1/1Psychic Link1/1Invoked Nightmare1/1Mental Fortitude1/1Thought HarvesterTentacle Slam1/1Shadowy Apparitions1/1Tormenting Whispers1/1Descending DarknessSurge of Insanity1/1Shadowy Insight1/1VoidtouchedVoidform1/1Haunting Shadows1/1Mental Decay1/1Shadowfiend1/1Dark ThoughtsMaddening TouchImproved Voidform1/1Phantom MenaceDark EvangelismShattered Psyche1/1Subservient Shadows1/1Mastermind2/2Mind's Eye1/1Spectral Horrors1/1Instilled DoubtMindbenderDeathspeakerMind DevourerAuspicious Spirits1/1Maddening Tentacles1/1Inescapable TormentMadness WeavingDeath's TormentScreams of the Void2/2Tormented Spirits1/1Insidious Ire2/2Crushing VoidIdol of Y'ShaarjIdol of N'Zoth1/1Idol of Yogg-Saron1/1Idol of C'Thun1/1Void Apparitions4/4
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Popularity:10.29%
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Shadow Priest Best In Slot Gear for Mythic+

Blind Oath's Winged Crest
Head
Blind Oath's Winged Crest
Popularity: 95.5%
Barbed Ymirheim Choker
Neck
Barbed Ymirheim Choker
Popularity: 24.6%
Blind Oath's Seraphguards
Shoulder
Blind Oath's Seraphguards
Popularity: 72.1%
Adherent's Silken Shroud
Back
Adherent's Silken Shroud
Popularity: 28.8%
Blind Oath's Raiment
Chest
Blind Oath's Raiment
Popularity: 100.0%
Martyr's Bindings
Wrist
Martyr's Bindings
Popularity: 35.8%
Aln'hara Cane
Main Hand
Aln'hara Cane
Popularity: 78.8%
Tome of Alnscorned Regret
Off Hand
Tome of Alnscorned Regret
Popularity: 71.4%
Blind Oath's Touch
Hands
Blind Oath's Touch
Popularity: 67.6%
Arcanoweave Cord
Waist
Arcanoweave Cord
Popularity: 62.7%
Blind Oath's Leggings
Legs
Blind Oath's Leggings
Popularity: 100.0%
Blind Oath's Slippers
Feet
Blind Oath's Slippers
Popularity: 50.0%
Omission of Light
Finger
Omission of Light
Popularity: 33.6%
Occlusion of Void
Finger
Occlusion of Void
Popularity: 29.7%
Gaze of the Alnseer
Trinket
Gaze of the Alnseer
Popularity: 31.6%
Vaelgor's Final Stare
Trinket
Vaelgor's Final Stare
Popularity: 26.3%

Best Shadow Priest Main Hand Weapons Items

Aln'hara Cane
Aln'hara Cane
Popularity: 86.7%
Ceremonial Hexblade
Ceremonial Hexblade
Popularity: 8.3%
Umbral Spire of Zuraal
Umbral Spire of Zuraal
Popularity: 5.0%

Best Shadow Priest Off Hand Weapons Items

Tome of Alnscorned Regret
Tome of Alnscorned Regret
Popularity: 71.4%
Aln'hara Lantern
Aln'hara Lantern
Popularity: 28.6%

Best Shadow Priest Trinkets Items

Gaze of the Alnseer
Gaze of the Alnseer
Popularity: 44.2%
Vaelgor's Final Stare
Vaelgor's Final Stare
Popularity: 36.8%
Emberwing Feather
Emberwing Feather
Popularity: 18.9%
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Shadow Priest Avg Ilvl for M+ Timer

244
+2
251
+4
259
+5
265
+6
266
+7
269
+8-10
272
+11
274
+12
277
+13
278
+14
279
+15-16
280
+17-18
282
+19

Shadow Priest Best comps for Mythic+

Blood Death KnightHoly PaladinAssassination RogueDemonology WarlockShadow Priest
13.24%
Brewmaster MonkRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
10.29%
Brewmaster MonkRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockShadow Priest
7.35%
Brewmaster MonkRestoration DruidDemonology WarlockFrost MageShadow Priest
7.35%
Protection PaladinMistweaver MonkFury WarriorShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
7.35%
Brewmaster MonkHoly PaladinDemonology WarlockOutlaw RogueShadow Priest
7.35%
Guardian DruidRestoration DruidBalance DruidShadow PriestSurvival Hunter
7.35%
Brewmaster MonkDiscipline PriestArms WarriorShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
5.88%
Blood Death KnightRestoration ShamanRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival Hunter
5.88%
Guardian DruidRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerBeast Mastery HunterShadow Priest
5.88%
Brewmaster MonkRestoration DruidDevourer Demon HunterFrost MageShadow Priest
5.88%
Brewmaster MonkRestoration ShamanRetribution PaladinShadow PriestSurvival Hunter
5.88%
Guardian DruidHoly PriestBeast Mastery HunterFrost MageShadow Priest
5.88%
Protection PaladinRestoration DruidRetribution PaladinShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
5.88%
Brewmaster MonkRestoration ShamanArms WarriorBeast Mastery HunterShadow Priest
5.88%
Guardian DruidPreservation EvokerDevastation EvokerFrost MageShadow Priest
5.88%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerOutlaw RogueShadow Priest
4.41%
Vengeance Demon HunterRestoration DruidAugmentation EvokerDemonology WarlockShadow Priest
4.41%
Blood Death KnightHoly PaladinAugmentation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterShadow Priest
4.41%
Protection WarriorRestoration DruidDevastation EvokerShadow PriestWindwalker Monk
4.41%
Guardian DruidPreservation EvokerDemonology WarlockDevourer Demon HunterShadow Priest
4.41%
Protection PaladinPreservation EvokerAffliction WarlockDemonology WarlockShadow Priest
4.41%
Brewmaster MonkRestoration ShamanAugmentation EvokerShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
4.41%
Guardian DruidMistweaver MonkDevourer Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
4.41%
Protection PaladinDiscipline PriestDevourer Demon HunterRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
4.41%
Brewmaster MonkRestoration ShamanDemonology WarlockRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
4.41%
Brewmaster MonkHoly PriestBeast Mastery HunterRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
4.41%
Protection PaladinHoly PriestBeast Mastery HunterRetribution PaladinShadow Priest
4.41%
Vengeance Demon HunterPreservation EvokerDevourer Demon HunterElemental ShamanShadow Priest
4.41%
Protection PaladinRestoration DruidRetribution PaladinShadow PriestUnholy Death Knight
4.41%

Shadow Priest race distribution for Mythic+

Alliance

  • Void Elf
    Void Elf32.8%
  • Night Elf
    Night Elf28.2%
  • Human
    Human14.2%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr7.4%
  • Dwarf
    Dwarf3.1%
  • Gnome
    Gnome3.1%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren3.1%
  • Draenei
    Draenei2.5%
  • Worgen
    Worgen2.3%
  • Mechagnome
    Mechagnome1.6%
  • Dark Iron Dwarf
    Dark Iron Dwarf0.6%
  • Earthen
    Earthen0.6%
  • Lightforged Draenei
    Lightforged Draenei0.4%

Horde

  • Blood Elf
    Blood Elf31.7%
  • Goblin
    Goblin19.2%
  • Undead
    Undead14.4%
  • Dracthyr
    Dracthyr9.8%
  • Nightborne
    Nightborne6.8%
  • Troll
    Troll5.7%
  • Mag'har Orc
    Mag'har Orc4.3%
  • Orc
    Orc3%
  • Tauren
    Tauren1.9%
  • Pandaren
    Pandaren1.4%
  • Vulpera
    Vulpera1.4%
  • Zandalari Troll
    Zandalari Troll0.5%
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