Shadow Priest PvE best in slot at level 20
Level 20 archive. Shadow damage, and plain spell power with it, since Mind Blast and Shadow Word: Pain are all this list casts. Stamina next, because nothing here makes a priest harder to reach. Then Intellect. Healing and the other schools are worth nothing.
General
- Health
- 807
- Mana
- 1477
- Armor
- 327
Attributes
- Strength
- 26
- Agility
- 21
- Stamina
- 75
- Intellect
- 88
- Spirit
- 57
Melee and ranged
- Attack power
- 16
From the gear
- Shadow Resistance
- +17
- Shadow Spell Damage
- +77
- Spell Power
- +33
A level 20 Dwarf Priest wearing the selected items above, on Classic's level 20 base stats. Random-suffix stats are included. No enchants, buffs or talents. Green values are raised by the gear.
General
- Health
- 867
- Mana
- 1297
- Armor
- 305
Attributes
- Strength
- 23
- Agility
- 23
- Stamina
- 81
- Intellect
- 76
- Spirit
- 68
Melee and ranged
- Attack power
- 13
From the gear
- Healing
- +10
- Shadow Resistance
- +9
- Shadow Spell Damage
- +50
- Spell Damage
- +3
- Spell Power
- +31
A level 20 Undead Priest wearing the selected items above, on Classic's level 20 base stats. Random-suffix stats are included. No enchants, buffs or talents. Green values are raised by the gear.
Head for Shadow Priest PvE
- Shadow Circlet35 armor, +10 Stamina, +11 Shadow Spell Damage
Tailoring (100)Only its maker can wear it
- Pristine Circlet35 armor, +10 Stamina, +18 Healing, +6 Spell Damage
Tailoring (100)Only its maker can wear it
- Lakeshire Firefighter's Headband35 armor, +8 Intellect, +6 Stamina
Source unknownNo known source yet
- Taurajo Headband28 armor
Quest: Field to ClearHorde, from level 18, reported, not checked
- Lucky Fishing Hat43 armor, +15 Stamina, +5 Fishing
Quest: Rare Fish - Keefer's Angelfishlevel 0 in Classic, from level 1
A fishing quest in Booty Bay, for a Keefer's AngelfishFishing only, no level needed
Neck for Shadow Priest PvE
- Scholarly Pendant+3 Stamina, +2 Spirit
Quest: Friend of the LibraryTen books, any class and no level asked for
- Tarnished Locket+6 Stamina, -2 Strength
Quest: Remember That I Love YouRuins of Lordaeron, Alliance, from level 15
- Ephemeral Choker+5 Spirit
- Sorcerer Collar+2 Intellect, +2 Spirit
Shoulder for Shadow Priest PvE
- Chestnut Mantle34 armor, +8 Spell Power, +4 Stamina
Quest: Allegiance to the Old GodsHorde, level 26 in Classic, from level 17
- Magician's Mantle32 armor, +9 Intellect, +5 Spell Power
World drop, sold at the auction house
- Rose Mantle30 armor, +5 Intellect, +5 Spell Power
Quest: MorganthAlliance, level 27 in Classic, from level 20
- Double-Stitched Woolen Shoulders27 armor, +4 Spell Power, +4 Stamina
Back for Shadow Priest PvE
- Feyscale Cloak19 armor, +5 Stamina, +3 Spell Power
Deviate Faerie Dragon, Wailing Caverns44.63% in Classic
- Heavy Woolen Cloak17 armor, +4 Spirit, +4 Spell Power
- Prelacy Cape22 armor, +6 Spirit, +11 Healing, +4 Spell Damage
Quest: Researching the CorruptionAlliance, level 24 in Classic, from level 18
- Sporid Cape20 armor, +6 Stamina
Verdan the Everliving, Wailing Caverns19.62% in Classic
Chest for Shadow Priest PvE
- Necrology Robes43 armor, +5 Intellect, +3 Stamina, +5 Shadow Resistance, +14 Shadow Spell Damage
Trash mobs, Shadowfang Keep0.02% in Classic
- Filigreed Shadow Gown37 armor, +5 Intellect, +4 Stamina, +3 Spirit, +9 Shadow Spell Damage
Tailoring (75)Only its maker can wear it Pattern drops in Shadowfang Keep, Ragefire Chasm, The Deadmines, Wailing Caverns
- Dro'zem's Tunic43 armor, +9 Intellect, +11 Spell Power
Dro'zem the Blasphemous, a rare elite of the Redridge MountainsReported, not verified in the beta
- Bloody Apron42 armor, +9 Stamina, +7 Health per 5 sec, +13 Healing, +4 Spell Damage
Razorclaw the Butcher, Shadowfang Keep43.55% in Classic
- Leftover Abomination Skin37 armor, +9 Spirit, +7 Shadow Spell Damage
Wrist for Shadow Priest PvE
- Aetherwisp Bracers15 armor, +3 Spell Power, +30 Armor
- Tabitha's Cuffs17 armor, +4 Stamina, +3 Spell Power
Quest: A Frightened RequestRuins of Lordaeron, Horde, from level 15
- Mindthrust Bracers17 armor, +5 Intellect, +1 Stamina, +3 Mana per 5 sec
Trash mobs, Shadowfang Keep0.03% in Classic
- Owlbeard Bracers15 armor, +2 Intellect, +1 Stamina, +1 Spell Power
Quest: Earthen AriseHorde, level 20 in Classic, from level 14
Hands for Shadow Priest PvE
- Shadow Gloves23 armor, +3 Intellect, +4 Stamina, +7 Shadow Spell Damage
Tailoring (75)Only its maker can wear it
- Tattered Mittens29 armor, +8 Stamina, +6 Spirit, +11 Healing, +4 Spell Damage
Horde quest The Book of Ur, from level 16A choice of reward, from Keeper Bel'dugur in Undercity
- Serpent Gloves25 armor, +6 Agility, +7 Spell Power
Lord Serpentis, Wailing Caverns19.38% in Classic
- Pristine Gloves23 armor, +3 Intellect, +4 Stamina, +11 Healing, +4 Spell Damage
Tailoring (75)Only its maker can wear it
Waist for Shadow Priest PvE
- Shadow Sash22 armor, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +7 Shadow Spell Damage
Tailoring (85)Only its maker can wear it
- Pristine Sash22 armor, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +11 Healing, +4 Spell Damage
Tailoring (85)Only its maker can wear it
- Novice Arcanist's Sash17 armor, +4 Spell Power, +3 Intellect, +3 Stamina
Tailoring (50)Only its maker can wear it Pattern: nobody has found it in the beta yet
- Tuskwrap Belt22 armor, +6 Spell Power, +5 Spirit
Legs for Shadow Priest PvE
- Filigreed Shadow Leggings37 armor, +6 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +4 Spirit, +11 Shadow Spell Damage
Tailoring (100)Only its maker can wear it Pattern drops in Blackfathom Deeps, The Stockade, Wailing Caverns
- Filigreed Pristine Leggings37 armor, +6 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +4 Spirit, +18 Healing, +6 Spell Damage
Tailoring (100)Only its maker can wear it Pattern drops in Blackfathom Deeps, The Deadmines, Wailing Caverns
- Ogre Loincloth35 armor, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +18 Healing, +6 Spell Damage
- Rotmender's Leggings35 armor, +5 Stamina, +4 Mana per 5 sec
Feet for Shadow Priest PvE
- Spidersilk Boots29 armor, +7 Spell Power, +4 Intellect, +4 Stamina
- Shadow Boots23 armor, +3 Intellect, +4 Stamina, +6 Shadow Spell Damage
Tailoring (60)Only its maker can wear it
- Rotmender's Treads29 armor, +7 Stamina, +5 Spell Damage, +15 Healing
- Pristine Boots23 armor, +3 Intellect, +4 Stamina, +9 Healing, +3 Spell Damage
Tailoring (60)Only its maker can wear it
Finger for Shadow Priest PvE
- Philanthropist's Ring+5 Intellect, +10 Spell Power
Quest: Greater Friend of the LibraryTwenty books, the necklace's ten counted
- Minor Channeling Ring+2 Intellect, +5 Spell Power
Quest: WANTED: Chok'sulAlliance, level 22 in Classic, from level 17
- Malignant Root+7 Stamina, +4 Spell Power, +8 Attack Power
Nightveiled Rotheap, a patrol of the WetlandsAlliance only, and not checked in the beta
- Sustaining Ring+6 Stamina, +6 Health per 5 sec
Quest: Knowledge in the DeepsAlliance, level 23 in Classic, from level 10
- Skull Ring+3 Stamina, +3 Intellect
Quest: Souvenirs of DeathHorde, level 25 in Classic, from level 20
- Slain Baron's Signet+3 Stamina, +1 Defense
Quest: Unending TormentRuins of Lordaeron, Horde, from level 16
Quest: Abominable CreaturesRuins of Lordaeron, Alliance, from level 16
Trinket for Shadow Priest PvE
- Lookie's Spyglass+1 Spirit
Two-hand weapon for Shadow Priest PvE
- Witching Stave55-83 dmg, 3.60 speed, +6 Stamina, +8 Shadow Resistance, +5 Intellect, +27 Shadow Spell Damage
Trash mobs, Shadowfang Keep0.03% in Classic
- Staff of the Blessed Seer50-76 dmg, 3.00 speed, +10 Spirit, +9 Stamina
Trash mobs, Blackfathom Deeps0.05% in Classic
- Gnarled Necromancer's Staff45-69 dmg, 2.80 speed, +10 Spirit
Quest: The Wrath of Rath'maelRuins of Lordaeron, Horde, from level 15
- Crescent Staff47-71 dmg, 2.90 speed, +7 Agility, +7 Spirit, +7 Stamina
Quest: Leaders of the FangHorde, level 22 in Classic, from level 11
- Emberstone Staff45-69 dmg, 3.00 speed, +8 Stamina, +8 Fire Resistance
Captain Greenskin, The Deadmines37.84% in Classic
Main hand for Shadow Priest PvE
- Evocator's Blade18-34 dmg, 1.60 speed, +2 Intellect, +5 Spirit
Trash mobs, Blackfathom Deeps0.05% in Classic
- Scepter of the Abandoned17-33 dmg, 2.60 speed, +5 Shadow Resistance, +24 Spell Damage and Healing
- Buzzer Blade14-28 dmg, 1.50 speed, +9 Stat 134
Sneed's Shredder, The Deadmines52.23% in Classic
- The Stitcher20-39 dmg, 2.40 speed, +3 Stamina
Quest: Light's JusticeRuins of Lordaeron, Horde, from level 15
Off hand: held item for Shadow Priest PvE
- Dwarven Tome+3 Spell Power, +1 Spirit
Quest: Important HeirloomsHall of Thanes, Alliance, from level 10
- Skum's Bucket+3 Stamina, +3 Spell Damage, +10 Healing
- Eerie Stable Lantern+4 Stamina, +4 Shadow Resistance
Fel Steed / Shadow Charger, Shadowfang Keep6.24% in Classic
Trash mobs, Shadowfang Keep7.79% in Classic
- Jadefinger Baton+2 Spirit, +2 Stamina
Quest: The Sleeper Has AwakenedAlliance, level 20 in Classic, from level 17
Ranged for Shadow Priest PvE
- Gravestone Scepter30-57 dmg, 1.50 speed, +3 Spirit, +4 Shadow Resistance
Quest: Blackfathom VillainyAlliance, level 27 in Classic, from level 18
Quest: Blackfathom VillainyHorde, level 27 in Classic, from level 18
- Sizzle Stick21-39 dmg, 1.70 speed, +2 Spell Power
Quest: Deviate Eradicationlevel 21 in Classic, from level 15
- Sable Wand21-40 dmg, 1.80 speed, +2 Spirit
Quest: Underground AssaultAlliance, level 20 in Classic, from level 15
- Charred Wand28-52 dmg, 1.80 speed, +2 Intellect, +2 Spell Power
Quest: Dangerous!Horde, level 28 in Classic, from level 19
- Cookie's Stirring Rod20-38 dmg, 1.30 speed
Cookie, The Deadmines33.38% in Classic
Enchants
- Neck
Enchanted: +6 Spell Power
Enchant Necklace - Spell Power (Enchanting 210)Formula sold by Alynsia in Redridge Mountains and Beneris in The Barrens for 120 Merchant's Favor.
- Back
Enchanted: Armor +60
Enchant Cloak - Greater Defense (Enchanting 205)Taught by the trainer.
- Chest
Enchanted: All Stats +2
Enchant Chest - Lesser Stats (Enchanting 200)Taught by the trainer.
- Wrist
Enchanted: Intellect +3
Enchant Bracer - Lesser Intellect (Enchanting 150)Taught by the trainer.
- Hands, Legs
Enchanted: Spell Power +2 and Armor +16
Mystic Medium Armor Kit (Leatherworking 80)Pattern sold by leatherworking suppliers in the capitals.
- Feet
Enchanted: Minor Speed Increase
Enchant Boots - Minor Speed (Enchanting 225)Taught by the trainer.
- Two-hand weapon
Enchanted: Intellect +5
Enchant 2H Weapon - Lesser Intellect (Enchanting 100)Formula sold by Tilli Thistlefuzz in Dun Morogh, Kithas in Orgrimmar and Leo Sarn in Silverpine Forest.
- Main hand
Enchanted: Revelation
Enchant Weapon - Revelation (Enchanting 140)Formula sold by Alynsia in Redridge Mountains and Beneris in The Barrens for 45 Merchant's Favor. How often it triggers is in no game file and nobody has measured it yet. A one-handed weapon has nothing else at this skill, and on a staff players who use it rate it above the 5 Intellect it could take instead.
Consumables
AlchemyRecipe: nobody has found it in the beta yet
- FoodSmoked Sagefish
Use: Restores 58 health over 21 sec. Must remain seated while eating. If you spend at least 10 sec eating, you will become well fed and gain 4 Spell Damage for 15 min. Additionally, experience gained from kills is increased by 5%.
Sold by Adair Gilroy, Stormwind CityAlliance, a few at a time, in Classic
Sold by Salazar Bloch, UndercityHorde, a few at a time, in Classic
- On the weaponMinor Wizard Oil
Use: While applied to target weapon it increases spell damage and healing by up to 8. Lasts for 30 minutes.
Alchemy (85)Recipe drops from Witchwing Windcaller, The Barrens
Shadow Priest PvE questions
What is the best weapon for a level 20 Shadow Priest PvE in WoW Forever?
Witching Stave for Alliance, from Trash mobs, Shadowfang Keep (0.03% in Classic). Evocator's Blade for Horde, from Trash mobs, Blackfathom Deeps (0.05% in Classic).
Which stats matter most for a level 20 Shadow Priest PvE?
Shadow damage, and plain spell power with it, since Mind Blast and Shadow Word: Pain are all this list casts. Stamina next, because nothing here makes a priest harder to reach. Then Intellect. Healing and the other schools are worth nothing.
What talents does a Shadow Priest PvE use at level 20?
Shadow dungeon, 0/0/11 at level 20: Shadow Focus 5/5, Spirit Tap 5/5, Improved Mind Blast 1/5.
How much health does a level 20 Priest have in this gear?
A Dwarf Priest has 807 health and 327 armor with 1477 mana; a Undead Priest has 867 health and 305 armor with 1297 mana. That is Classic's level 20 base stats plus the selected gear, including random suffixes, with no enchants, buffs or talents.
Rankings within a slot are best first for level 20. Random-suffix items use the named variant's stats and link to the underlying item; check the full name when buying. Quest levels marked "in Classic" come from Classic's data, and Forever may have moved them. Drop chances are Classic's.

