Rotation & Macros
Stats & Consumables
Shadow Priests are known for their ability to deal damage using powerful shadow-based magic and their passive healing support for their allies. They are often an essential part of many group compositions inWorld of WarCraftdue to a number of unique utilities that they bring to the group. They are a popular choice in bothPvEandPvPsettings as they can also provide support through crowd control to help defeat difficult bosses.
This guide will be an overview of what stats to look for in your gear and the best consumables to bring to maximize your performance in Raids and Mythic+ content.
Shadow Priest Stat Priority In Dragonflight
In general, the item with the higher item level is going to be better as it has more stats in total. Remember that after reaching 30% in Haste, Critical Strike and Versatility have reduced effectiveness for every point afterwards. The breakpoint for Mastery is 19% for Shadow Priests.
Stats Explanation
Intellect
Intellect is the Primary stat which directly increases Spell Power and Damage and Healing of all abilities. This is the most important stat to look for and having more will provide the most increase in DPS.
Haste
Haste increases the spell casting speed and increases the frequency of Damage Over Time ticks. Haste is thenumber one secondary statthat scales really well. It also reduces the cooldown of some spells and reduces the 1.5 second global cooldown between spells.
Mastery
Mastery is the next most important stat;Mastery: Shadow Weavingsees a boost when players areoptimally performing their rotation.
Critical Strike
Critical Strike is not as important as there aren’t many talents that benefit from it. It will still provide a damage increase due toShadowy ApparitionsandTormented Spirits.
Versatility
Versatility is a general damage and healing boost and reduces damage taken.
Best Consumables For Shadow Priest In Dragonflight
Consumables can be broken down into 5 groups that consist of the followingFood,Potions,Phials,Weapon RunesandAugment Runes.
Best Food For Shadow Priest In Dragonflight
The best option for food is going to be theGrand Banquet of the Kalu’akproviding an Intellect boost. For personal use theFated Fortune Cookieprovides the same benefit, or useSizzling Seafood Medleywhich gives Haste and Mastery.
Best Potions For Shadow Priest In Dragonflight
Potions are crafted by Alchemists and can have3 Quality ranks(shown in the tooltip). Note that each rank constitutes a very minor increase in DPS so you’re able to save yourself some gold by buying lower ranks. The best options for Shadow Priests are in the table below:
Refreshing Healing Potion
It should also be mentioned that you can also bring these two potions thatcan be used while dead:Delicate Suspension of SporesandResidual Neural Channeling Agent.
Best Phials For Shadow Priest In Dragonflight
Phials are also made by Alchemists and their effects persist through death. Depending on the encounter some Phials may perform better than others. They are ranked below in order of most beneficial to least.
Best Weapon Buff For Shadow Priest In Dragonflight
TheHowling Runeis the best temporary weapon enchant, created by the Inscription profession.
Best Augment Rune For Shadow Priest In Dragonflight
TheDraconic Augment Runeis the best rune as it will boost Intellect, our most important stat. These can be found insideDraconic Satchel of Cooperation.
