Priest Shadow best in slot at level 20
The best gear for a level 20 Priest in the Forever beta, slot by slot, with where each piece comes from. Shadow damage and plain spell power, since Mind Blast and Shadow Word: Pain are all this list casts. Stamina next, then Intellect. Healing and the other schools count for nothing.
Shown on the Orc male model
Shown on the Orc male model
General
- Health
- 867
- Mana
- 1492
- Armor
- 297
Attributes
- Strength
- 26
- Agility
- 21
- Stamina
- 81
- Intellect
- 89
- Spirit
- 59
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 first item of each slot above, on Classic's level 20 base stats. No enchants, buffs or talents. Green values are raised by the gear.
General
- Health
- 887
- Mana
- 1402
- Armor
- 306
Attributes
- Strength
- 23
- Agility
- 23
- Stamina
- 83
- Intellect
- 83
- Spirit
- 70
Melee and ranged
- Attack power
- 13
From the gear
- Healing
- +10
- Shadow Resistance
- +9
- Shadow Spell Damage
- +50
- Spell Damage
- +3
- Spell Power
- +28
A level 20 Undead Priest wearing the first item of each slot above, on Classic's level 20 base stats. No enchants, buffs or talents. Green values are raised by the gear.
Head for Priest Shadow
- 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
Neck for Priest Shadow
- Scholarly Pendant+6 Stamina, +4 Spirit
Quest: Friend of the LibraryTen books, any class and no level asked for
- Tarnished Locket+5 Stamina, +4 Spirit
Quest: Remember That I Love YouRuins of Lordaeron, Alliance, from level 15
- Ephemeral Choker+4 Stamina, +2 Spirit
- Sorcerer Collar+2 Intellect, +2 Spirit
Shoulder for Priest Shadow
- 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
A world drop, not bound: the auction house is quickestReported, not verified in the beta
- 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 Priest Shadow
- 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, +11 Healing, +4 Spell Damage, +6 Spirit
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 Priest Shadow
- 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
- Dro'zem's Tunic43 armor, +9 Intellect, +11 Spell Power
Source unknownNo known source yet
- 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, +8 Spell Power, +7 Spirit
Wrist for Priest Shadow
- Aetherwisp Bracers15 armor, +3 Spell Power, +3 Stamina
- Tabitha's Cuffs18 armor, +3 Stamina, +6 Intellect
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 Priest Shadow
- 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 16Seen in game, the reward not confirmed
- 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 Priest Shadow
- 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
- Tuskwrap Belt22 armor, +5 Intellect, +5 Stamina
Legs for Priest Shadow
- Filigreed Shadow Leggings37 armor, +6 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +4 Spirit, +11 Shadow Spell Damage
Tailoring (100)Only its maker can wear it
- Filigreed Pristine Leggings37 armor, +6 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +4 Spirit, +18 Healing, +6 Spell Damage
Tailoring (100)Only its maker can wear it
- Ogre Loincloth78 armor, +4 Strength, +18 Healing, +6 Spell Damage, +6 Stamina
- Wispcloth Leggings35 armor, +8 Intellect, +5 Spirit, +5 Stamina
Feet for Priest Shadow
- 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
- Frostbane Treads29 armor, +4 Intellect, +4 Spirit, +7 Stamina
- Pristine Boots23 armor, +3 Intellect, +4 Stamina, +9 Healing, +3 Spell Damage
Tailoring (60)Only its maker can wear it
Finger for Priest Shadow
- Philanthropist's Ring+6 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+5 Stamina, +2 Defense
Quest: Abominable CreaturesRuins of Lordaeron, Alliance, from level 16
Trinket for Priest Shadow
- Lookie's Spyglass+1 Spirit
Two-hand weapon for Priest Shadow
- 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 Seer51-76 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 Intellect
Quest: The Wrath of Rath'maelRuins of Lordaeron, Horde, from level 15
- Crescent Staff48-71 dmg, 2.90 speed, +7 Agility, +7 Spirit, +7 Stamina
Quest: Leaders of the FangHorde, level 22 in Classic, from level 11
- Emberstone Staff46-69 dmg, 3.00 speed, +5 Spirit, +5 Stamina, +8 Fire Resistance
Captain Greenskin, The Deadmines37.84% in Classic
Main hand for Priest Shadow
- Evocator's Blade18-34 dmg, 1.60 speed, +2 Intellect, +5 Spirit
Trash mobs, Blackfathom Deeps0.05% in Classic
- Scepter of the Abandoned26-50 dmg, 2.60 speed, +5 Strength
- Buzzer Blade15-28 dmg, 1.50 speed, +9 Stat 134
Sneed's Shredder, The Deadmines52.23% in Classic
- The Stitcher26-49 dmg, 2.40 speed, +6 Stamina
Quest: Light's JusticeRuins of Lordaeron, Horde, from level 15
Off hand: held item for Priest Shadow
- Dwarven Tome+5 Spell Power, +2 Spirit
Quest: Important HeirloomsHall of Thanes, Alliance, from level 10
- Skum's Bucket+3 Spell Damage, +3 Stamina, +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 Priest Shadow
- Gravestone Scepter31-57 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 Stick28-52 dmg, 1.70 speed, +5 Spell Power
Quest: Deviate Eradicationlevel 21 in Classic, from level 15
- Sable Wand28-52 dmg, 1.80 speed, +3 Spell Power, +3 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, +3 Fire Resistance, +3 Spell Power
Cookie, The Deadmines33.38% in Classic
Priest Shadow questions
What is the best weapon for a level 20 Priest (Shadow) in WoW Forever?
Witching Stave for Alliance and Evocator's Blade for Horde. The top pick comes from Trash mobs, Shadowfang Keep (0.03% in Classic).
Which stats matter most for a level 20 Priest (Shadow)?
Shadow damage and plain spell power, since Mind Blast and Shadow Word: Pain are all this list casts. Stamina next, then Intellect. Healing and the other schools count for nothing.
What talents go with this Priest Shadow list?
Shadow for PvP, 0/0/11 at level 20: Shadow Focus 2/5, Blackout 5/5, Improved Shadow Word: Pain 2/2, Shadow Reach 1/2, Mind Flay 1/1.
How much health does a level 20 Priest have in this gear?
A Dwarf Priest has 867 health and 297 armor with 1492 mana; a Undead Priest has 887 health and 306 armor with 1402 mana. That is Classic's level 20 base stats plus the first item in each slot, with no enchants, buffs or talents.
Stats are read from the Forever client, including items the game server sends that the packaged client lacks. Rankings within a slot are best first for the level 20 cap. Quest levels marked "in Classic" come from Classic's data, and Forever may have moved them. Drop chances are Classic's.

