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Priest Specialization

Shadow Priest

DPS specialization of the Priest.

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Shadow Priest at a glance

Class
Priest
Role
DPS
Armor
Cloth
Resource
Mana and Insanity
Introduced in
Classic
Sibling specs
2
Spec spells
9
PvP talents
9
Solo Shuffle2,988 rankedtop rating 3,040

Shadow Priest spellbook

Spells the Shadow specialization teaches or changes, in the game's order.

Hidden passives the client applies to Shadow (not shown in the spellbook): Shadow Priest (137033), Stat Negation Aura - Intellect DPS, Insanity, Priest, Shadow Priest (462101), Shadow Priest (1256905).

Shadow Priest PvP talents

Shadow Priest PvP talents.

  • Absolute FaithLeap of Faith also pulls the spirit of the 3 furthest allies within 40 yards and shields you and the affected allies.
  • Cascading HorrorsVoidform sends out slow-moving bolts of Shadow energy at random locations every 0.5 sec for 3 sec, dealing (76.3% of Spell Power) Shadow damage to all targets, and causing them to flee in Horror for 2 sec.
  • Driven to MadnessWhile Voidform is not active, being attacked will reduce the cooldown of Voidform by 3 sec.
  • Improved Mass DispelReduces the cooldown of Mass Dispel by 75 sec.
  • MindgamesAssault an enemy's mind, dealing Shadow damage and briefly reversing their perception of reality. For 7 sec, the next damage they deal will heal their target, and the next healing they deal will damage their target. Generates 10 Insanity.
  • Mind TraumaLasts 15 sec.
  • Phase ShiftStep into the shadows when you cast Fade, avoiding all attacks and spells for 1 sec. Interrupt effects are not affected by Phase Shift.
  • Psychic ShroudWhen your Psychic Scream affects 1 or more players, the next crowd control effect against you is prevented. Lasts 6 sec.
  • PsyfiendSummons a Psyfiend with for 12 sec beside you to attack the target at range with Psyflay. Deals up to 1% of the target's total health in Shadow damage every 1 sec. Also slows their movement speed by 50% and reduces healing received by 50%.

Other Priest specializations

Priest appearance sets

Recent Shadow Priest hotfixes

  • October 6, 2026 Player versus Player › Priest

    Absolute Faith absorption increased by 113%.

  • October 6, 2026 Player versus Player › Priest

    Improved Mass Dispel reduces the cooldown of Mass Dispel by 75 seconds (was 60 seconds).

  • September 22, 2026 Classes › Priest › Shadow

    Developers’ notes: We feel Shadow is lacking in single target damage, so these changes are intended to improve Shadow’s damage against singular targets while remaining neutral in multi-target situations.

  • September 22, 2026 Classes › Priest › Shadow

    Mind Blast damage increased by 15%.

  • September 22, 2026 Classes › Priest › Shadow

    Void Blast damage increased by 15%.

  • September 22, 2026 Classes › Priest › Shadow

    Shadow Word: Death damage increased by 15%.

  • September 22, 2026 Classes › Priest › Shadow

    Shadow Word: Madness damage increased by 15%. Does not apply to PvP combat.

  • September 22, 2026 Classes › Priest › Shadow

    Mind Flay damage increased by 15%. Does not apply to PvP combat.

Blizzard Entertainment's official hotfix notes, shown in full at the hotfix tracker.

Every Priest hotfix, by date: Priest hotfixes.

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