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Shadow Priest PvE Guide - MoP Classic

Class
Spec
Rotation
Talent Builds
Glyphs
Consumables
Professions

Introduction

    Welcome to the PvE Class Guide for Shadow Priest in Mist of Pandaria Classic. We'll look at the rotation and opener, best talent build, stat priority, consumables, and more so that you can dps at a high level in raids, dungeons, and challenge modes.

MoP Classic Shadow Priest Rotation

Opener

  1. Pre-cast
    Halo
    Halo
    at 25 yds 2 seconds before the pull.
  2. Pre-pot
    Potion of the Jade Serpent
    Potion of the Jade Serpent
    .
  3. Pre-cast
    Mind Blast
    Mind Blast
    .
  4. Cast
    Shadow Word: Pain
    Shadow Word: Pain
    .
  5. Cast
    Vampiric Touch
    .
  6. Cast
    Shadowfiend
    after
    Bloodlust
    with any on-use effects.
  7. Proceed with single target rotation.

Single Target

  1. Use
    Inner Fire
    .
  2. Use
    Shadowform
    .
  3. Cast
    Shadowfiend
    .
  4. Cast
    Devouring Plague
    at 3 Shadow Orbs.
  5. Cast
    Mind Blast
    .
  6. Cast
    Shadow Word: Death
    twice on targets below 20% HP.
  7. Cast
    Mind Flay
    if
    Devouring Plague
    is active.
  8. Maintain
    Shadow Word: Pain
    and
    Vampiric Touch
    . Refresh before the final tick.
  9. Cast
    Halo
    .
  10. Cast
    Mind Flay
    as your filler.

AoE

    2-4 targets:

  1. Maintain
    Shadow Word: Pain
    and
    Vampiric Touch
    on all targets.
  2. Proceed with your single target rotation.

    3. 5 targets:

  3. Maintain
    Shadow Word: Pain
    and
    Vampiric Touch
    on all targets.
  4. Proceed with single target rotation, but use
    Mind Sear
    instead of
    Mind Flay
    as a filler.

    5. 6+ targets:

  5. Cast
    Mind Sear
    .

Defensive Cooldowns

  1. Vampiric Embrace
  2. Dispersion

MoP Classic Shadow Priest Talents

Standard Build

15
30
45
60
75
90

MoP Classic Shadow Priest Glyphs

  1. Standard:
    Mind FlayMind Flay
    ,
    FadeFade
  2. Burst Healing CD:
    Vampiric EmbraceVampiric Embrace
  3. Personal CD:
    DispersionDispersion
  4. Magic DR:
    Inner SanctumInner Sanctum
  5. Physical DR:
    Inner FireInner Fire

MoP Classic Shadow Priest Best Consumables

Flasks and Elixirs

    Best:
  • Flask of the Warm Sun

Food

    Best:
  • Mogu Fish Stew
    ,
  • Spiced Blossom Soup
    Alternatives:
  • Great Banquet of the Oven

Potions

    Best:
  • Potion of the Jade Serpent

MoP Classic Shadow Priest Best Professions

  1. Engineering:
    Synapse Springs
    and
    Nitro Boosts
    .
  2. Tailoring:
    Lightweave Embroidery
    .
  3. Blacksmithing: 2 extra gem sockets.
  4. The rest of the crafting professions are very close in power.

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