Shadow Priest in WoW Forever
Last verified: 16 Oct 2026Dots, drains and zero refunds. Stack the pain, wand the leftovers, pocket the profit.
Builds
| Use | Points | Share link |
|---|---|---|
| Leveling | Mobalytics: 2/0/19 at 30 (Wand Spec + 3, , Improved SW: Pain, , , , , 3). Icy Veins' Deep Shadow also takes (Holy), exact split not given. Shadow rows moved on October 15 ( to row 2, new on row 4): builds are being updated. To verify in game | Open the calculator |
| PvE | To verify in game | — |
| PvP | To verify in game | — |
Rotation
Short- Shield yourself, pull with
- (24 sec cooldown now; skip it if mana is tight)
- while they run in ( before you have it)
- Finish with the wand (stand still 0.5 sec before it fires)
Stat priority
- PvE: Spell Power › Critical Strike › Hit › Intellect › Stamina › MP5 (guides disagree, beta)
- PvP: To verify in game
PvP notes
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Recommended professions
- Tailoring + Enchanting is the usual pair (gear, wands, disenchanting); Alchemy + Herbalism optional for consumables.
Recent changes
- 2026-10-15 — October 15 patch: cooldown 24 sec (was 1 min); Shadow Word: Death cooldown 18 sec (was 12); can't be resisted, 30 sec cooldown.
- 2026-10-15 — October 15 patch: Improved and Shadow Infinity removed; moved to row 2; new row-4 talent (party Spirit +3-15% for 10 sec after or a full ); +10/20% per tick; spreads to 2 targets.
- 2026-10-01 — can crit; (Shadow Word: Death) now checks target health %; can no longer fail to apply.
Built from the beta and public guides · last verified 16 Oct 2026
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