Shadow Priest best in slot at level 20
The Shadow Priest BiS for the WoW Forever beta's level 20 cap, 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.
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 Shadow Priest
- 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
7 more head options other players list not ranked
- Shadow Goggles31 armor, +6 Spirit, +5 Intellect
Engineering (145)Crafted
- Green Tinted Goggles35 armor, +8 Stamina, +7 Spirit
Engineering (175)Crafted
- Flying Tiger Goggles27 armor, +4 Stamina, +4 Spirit
Engineering (130)Crafted
- Silky Circlet35 armor, +10 Stamina, +11 Frost Spell Damage
Tailoring (125)Crafted
- Flame Circlet35 armor, +10 Stamina, +11 Fire Spell Damage
Tailoring (125)Crafted
- Pearly Circlet35 armor, +10 Stamina, +11 Arcane Spell Damage
Tailoring (125)Crafted
- Shining Circlet35 armor, +10 Stamina, +11 Stat 84
Tailoring (125)Crafted
Neck for Shadow Priest
- 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
5 more neck options other players list not ranked
- Mark of the Pack Leader+5 Strength, +5 Intellect
Source not recorded yet
- Replica Crescent Necklace+4 Spirit, +4 Agility
Source not recorded yet
- Snake Eye Kaleidoscope+1 Strength, +1 Agility, +1 Stamina, +1 Intellect, +1 Spirit, +1 Fire Resistance, +1 Frost Resistance, +1 Nature Resistance, +1 Arcane Resistance, +1 Shadow Resistance
Source not recorded yet
- Roadwatcher's Confidence+3 Spirit
Source not recorded yet
- Erudite's Amulet+6 Stamina, +4 Agility
Source not recorded yet
Shoulder for Shadow Priest
- 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
6 more shoulder options other players list not ranked
- Reinforced Woolen Shoulders28 armor, +4 Intellect, +5 Spell Power
Tailoring (120)Crafted
- Ghostly Mantle34 armor, +9 Spirit, +9 Healing, +3 Spell Damage
Quest: Deathstalkers in ShadowfangHorde, level 25
- Silk Mantle of Gamn31 armor, +6 Intellect, +4 Spirit
Quest: Uncovering the PastAlliance, level 28
- Desert Shoulders31 armor, +5 Intellect, +5 Spirit
Quest: Grimtotem SpyingHorde, level 28
- Ethereal Mantle32 armor, +5 Intellect, +5 Spirit
Source not recorded yet
- Talbar Mantle33 armor, +6 Intellect, +3 Stamina, +2 Mana per 5 sec
Quest: In NightmaresHorde, level 25
Back for Shadow Priest
- 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
7 more back options other players list not ranked
- Windsong Drape21 armor, +4 Spirit, +5 Spell Power
Quest: Free at LastHorde, level 29
- Pearl-clasped Cloak16 armor, +3 Intellect, +2 Spell Power
Tailoring (95)Crafted
- Black Whelp Cloak17 armor, +3 Spell Power
Leatherworking (100)Crafted
- Soft Willow Cape20 armor, +5 Intellect
Quest: Je'neu of the Earthen RingHorde, level 27
- Mystic Shawl14 armor, +2 Spell Power
Quest: Pyrewood AmbushHorde, level 15
- Sanguine Cape18 armor, +4 Intellect
Source not recorded yet
- Seer's Cape15 armor, +2 Spirit, +2 Intellect
Source not recorded yet
Chest for Shadow Priest
- 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
6 more chest options other players list not ranked
- High Robe of the Adjudicator38 armor, +2 Intellect, +8 Spell Power
Quest: Assault on Fenris IsleHorde, level 24
- Filigreed Pristine Gown37 armor, +5 Intellect, +4 Stamina, +3 Spirit, +13 Healing, +5 Spell Damage
Tailoring (80)Crafted
- Gray Woolen Robe35 armor, +5 Intellect, +4 Spell Power
Tailoring (105)Crafted
- Robe of the Moccasin40 armor, +3 Strength, +10 Spirit, +9 Healing, +3 Spell Damage
Lord Cobrahn, Wailing Caverns60% in Classic
- Corsair's Overshirt40 armor, +8 Spirit, +5 Stamina, +11 Healing, +3 Spell Damage
Edwin VanCleef, The Deadmines30% in Classic
- Green Woolen Vest30 armor, +4 Spell Power, +4 Spirit
Tailoring (85)Crafted
Wrist for Shadow Priest
- 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
6 more wrist options other players list not ranked
- Featherbead Bracers15 armor, +5 Intellect
Quest: Returning the Lost SatchelHorde, level 16
- Harpy Bangles18 armor, +4 Intellect, +1 Stamina
Source not recorded yet
- Bright Bracers16 armor, +4 Intellect
Source not recorded yet
- Crystalline Cuffs15 armor, +3 Spirit, +2 Intellect
Taragaman the Hungerer, Ragefire Chasm40% in Classic
- Repurposed Hair Band15 armor, +2 Intellect, +2 Spirit
Source not recorded yet
- Bound Bracers16 armor, +3 Intellect, +4 Frost Spell Damage
Source not recorded yet
Hands for Shadow Priest
- 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
6 more hands options other players list not ranked
- Jutebraid Gloves27 armor, +6 Spell Power, +5 Intellect
Quest: Horde PresenceHorde, level 29
- Gnoll Casting Gloves22 armor, +6 Spell Power
Source not recorded yet
- Blight Gloves26 armor, +5 Spirit, +7 Intellect, +3 Nature Resistance
Source not recorded yet
- Apothecary Gloves21 armor, +2 Herbalism, +4 Spell Power
Quest: Dig Rat StewHorde, level 23
- Magefist Gloves23 armor, +3 Stamina, +4 Spirit, +5 Intellect
Source not recorded yet
- Tomb Robber's Gloves21 armor, +3 Stamina, +6 Intellect
Source not recorded yet
Waist for Shadow Priest
- 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
6 more waist options other players list not ranked
- Novice Ardent's Sash17 armor, +3 Intellect, +3 Spirit, +6 Healing, +2 Spell Damage
Tailoring (55)Crafted
- Keller's Girdle23 armor, +8 Intellect, +3 Stamina
Source not recorded yet
- Tarantula Silk Sash22 armor, +2 Spirit, +5 Intellect
Source not recorded yet
- Sanguine Belt22 armor, +5 Intellect, +3 Stamina
Source not recorded yet
- Jewel-encrusted Sash21 armor, +2 Stamina, +5 Intellect
Source not recorded yet
- Wise Man's Belt19 armor, +5 Intellect
Source not recorded yet
Legs for Shadow Priest
- 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
6 more legs options other players list not ranked
- Colorful Kilt29 armor, +5 Spell Power, +5 Spirit
Tailoring (95)Crafted
- Rumpled Kilt34 armor, +7 Stamina, +5 Spell Power
Source not recorded yet
- Darkweave Breeches35 armor, +6 Spirit, +7 Intellect, +4 Stamina
Source not recorded yet
- Heavy Woolen Pants31 armor, +6 Spirit, +3 Spell Power
Tailoring (110)Crafted
- Embroidered Leggings30 armor, +5 Stamina, +4 Spell Power
Source not recorded yet
- Filigreed Silky Leggings37 armor, +6 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +4 Spirit, +11 Frost Spell Damage
Tailoring (105)Crafted
Feet for Shadow Priest
- 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
6 more feet options other players list not ranked
- Nimbus Boots31 armor, +6 Agility, +17 Healing, +6 Spell Damage
Quest: Twilight FallsAlliance, level 25
- Red Woolen Boots23 armor, +5 Spirit, +4 Spell Power
Tailoring (80)Crafted
- Feather Padded Treads26 armor, +6 Stamina, +5 Spell Power
Source not recorded yet
- Firewalker Boots26 armor, +2 Spell Power, +5 Spirit, +1 Intellect
Quest: Elixir of PainHorde, level 24
- Woolen Boots22 armor, +2 Intellect, +2 Spirit, +2 Spell Power
Tailoring (95)Crafted
- Incinerator's Boots29 armor, +6 Intellect, +3 Stamina
Source not recorded yet
Finger for Shadow Priest
- 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
8 more finger options other players list not ranked
- Sludge-Stained Band+3 Spirit, +3 Spell Power
Source not recorded yet
- Lavishly Jeweled Ring+2 Agility, +6 Intellect
Gilnid, The Deadmines45% in Classic
- Sacred Band+2 Spell Power, +4 Spirit
Quest: The DenHorde, level 29
- Black Pearl Ring+6 Spirit, +2 Intellect, +2 Stamina
Source not recorded yet
- Loop of Sacrifice+5 Intellect, +3 Strength
Source not recorded yet
- Totemic Clan Ring+3 Intellect, +3 Spirit
Quest: Revenge of GannHorde, level 26
- Band of Purification+6 Spirit, +2 Stamina
Source not recorded yet
- Volcanic Rock Ring+1 Stamina, +3 Intellect
Source not recorded yet
Trinket for Shadow Priest
- Lookie's Spyglass+1 Spirit
6 more trinket options other players list not ranked
- Gnomish Universal Remote+18 Stat 132
Engineering (150)Crafted
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Two-hand weapon for Shadow Priest
- 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 Intellect
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, +5 Spirit, +5 Stamina, +8 Fire Resistance
Captain Greenskin, The Deadmines37.84% in Classic
2 more two-hand weapon options other players list not ranked
- Coldspire Staff58-88 dmg, 3.60 speed, +13 Spirit
Rath'mael, Ruins of LordaeronReported in the beta
- Golemheart Stave41-62 dmg, 3.20 speed, +6 Intellect, +5 Spirit, +3 Stamina
Plunder, Hall of ThanesReported in the beta
Main hand for Shadow Priest
- 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 Blade14-28 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 Shadow Priest
- 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
8 more off hand: held item options other players list not ranked
- Defective Samophlange+5 Intellect, +5 Spirit
Source not recorded yet
- Mathystra Channeling Orb+3 Stamina, +5 Intellect
Source not recorded yet
- Expended Apothecary Vial+3 Intellect, +3 Spirit
Source not recorded yet
- Bouquet of Auberdine Flowers+4 Stamina, +4 Intellect
Source not recorded yet
- Tear of Grief+5 Intellect, -3 Spirit
Quest: For Love EternalAlliance, level 16
- Seer's Fine Stein+3 Intellect, +1 Spirit
Source not recorded yet
- Spellbinder Orb+3 Intellect
Source not recorded yet
- Onu's Patience+3 Stamina, +5 Spirit
Source not recorded yet
Ranged for Shadow Priest
- 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 Stick27-52 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
6 more ranged options other players list not ranked
- Spellcrafter Wand24-45 dmg, 1.70 speed, +4 Spell Power
Quest: Retrieval for MaurenAlliance, level 26
- Branding Rod24-45 dmg, 1.60 speed, +2 Spell Power, +2 Intellect
Quest: Isha AwakHorde, level 27
- Moonbeam Wand30-57 dmg, 1.80 speed, +2 Spell Power, +2 Intellect
Quest: Answered QuestionsAlliance, level 30
- Excavation Rod32-60 dmg, 1.90 speed, +2 Spell Power, +2 Stamina
Quest: Ormer's RevengeAlliance, level 29
- Torchlight Wand14-27 dmg, 1.30 speed, +2 Spell Power
Quest: The Coastal Menacelevel 20
- Greater Magic Wand22-41 dmg, 1.80 speed, +2 Spell Power
Enchanting (110)Crafted
Shadow Priest questions
What is the best weapon for a level 20 Shadow Priest 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 Shadow Priest?
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 does a Shadow Priest use at level 20?
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.

