Shadow Priest PvP Gear Guide for WotLK Classic

Last updated on Jan 01, 2024 at 23:11 by Abide 1 comment

On this page you will find the recommended best in slot gear for a Shadow Priest in Wrath of the Lich King Season Three.

The gear list below is following the stat priority of Hit Cap (4%) > Spell Penetration (75 soft cap, 130 hard cap) > Resilience > Spell Power > Spirit and will include items available exclusively from Wrath Dungeons/Raids, Professions, PvP, and Reputation rewards.

This page only focuses on the best in slot gear for a PvP Shadow Priest. You can learn more about how to leverage your unique skills by reading our full Shadow Priest PvP guide below:

This is a list of items that are considered to be best in each slot for PvP based content. If you are instead looking for a PvE-focused list for either pre-raid or best-in-slot gear, make sure to check out our Priest gearing hub below. Some PvE gear is used even in PvP, allowing you to use certain items almost all of the time.

1.

Best in Slot Gear for PvP Shadow Priest in Wrath of the Lich King

Slot Item Source
Helm
  • Arena Points Vendor
Neck
  • Honor Vendor
Shoulders
  • Arena Points Vendor
Back
Chest
  • Arena Points Vendor
Wrists
Hands
  • Arena Points Vendor
Waist
  • Honor Vendor
Legs
  • Arena Points Vendor
Feet
  • Honor Vendor
Rings
Trinkets
Main-Hand Weapon
Off-Hand Weapon
  • Arena Points Vendor
Wand
  • Arena Points Vendor
2.

Best Enchants for PvP Shadow Priest in Wrath of the Lich King

Slot Enchantment
Head Arcanum of Dominance Icon Arcanum of Dominance
Shoulders Inscription of Dominance Icon Inscription of Dominance
Back Enchant Cloak - Spell Piercing IconEnchant Cloak - Spell Piercing
Chest Enchant Chest - Exceptional Resilience IconEnchant Chest - Exceptional Resilience
Wrists Enchant Bracers - Superior Spellpower IconEnchant Bracers - Superior Spellpower
Hands Enchant Gloves - Exceptional Spellpower IconEnchant Gloves - Exceptional Spellpower
Legs Earthen Leg Armor Icon Earthen Leg Armor
Feet Enchant Boots - Tuskarr's Vitality IconEnchant Boots - Tuskarr's Vitality
One-Handed Weapon Enchant Weapon - Mighty Spellpower IconEnchant Weapon - Mighty Spellpower
Rings Enchant Ring - Greater Spellpower IconEnchant Ring - Greater Spellpower
3.

Best Gems for PvP Shadow Priest in Wrath of the Lich King

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Changelog

  • 01 Jan. 2024: Updated for Phase 5.
  • 28 Sep. 2023: Guide updated for Phase 4.
  • 28 May 2023: Updated for Phase 3.
  • 18 Jan. 2023: Reviewed for Phase 2 release ahead of Ulduar raid release.
  • 02 Oct. 2022: Guide added.
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