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Shadow Priest best in slot

TBC AnniversaryPhase 3Hyjal Summit, Black TempleRanged DPS

Notes

Based on the original release of The Burning Crusade in 2007 and 2008, so the list does not depend on how far the Anniversary realms are.

The enchants are the top pick per slot.

The gems are the general advice for this class and role.

Gear

SlotItem
Head
  1. Hood of AbsolutionArchimonde Hyjal Summit
Neck
  1. Translucent Spellthread NecklaceReliquary of Souls Black Temple
Shoulders
  1. Shoulderpads of AbsolutionMother Shahraz Black Temple
Back
  1. Nethervoid CloakBT/Hyjal Trash Mobs
Chest
  1. Shroud of AbsolutionIllidan Stormrage Black Temple
Wrists
  1. Bracers of Nimble ThoughtTailoring
Hands
  1. Handguards of AbsolutionAzgalor Hyjal Summit
Waist
  1. Waistwrap of InfinitySupremus Black Temple
Legs
  1. Leggings of Channeled ElementsKaz'rogal Hyjal Summit
Feet
  1. Frozen Shadoweave BootsTailoring
Ring 1
  1. Band of the Eternal SageExalted The Scale of the Sands
Ring 2
  1. Ring of Ancient KnowledgeTrash inside of Black Temple
Trinket 1
  1. Darkmoon Card: CrusadeDarkmoon Blessings Deck
Trinket 2
  1. Icon of the Silver Crescent41 × Badge of Justice
Weapon
  1. The Maelstrom's FuryHigh Warlord Naj'entus Black Temple
Off hand
  1. Orb of the Soul-Eater25 × Badge of Justice
Ranged
  1. Tirisfal Wand of AscendancyShade of Aran Karazhan

Enchants

SlotEnchant
HeadGlyph of Power
ShouldersGreater Inscription of Discipline (The Aldor Exalted) Greater Inscription of the Oracle (The Scryers Exalted) Power of the Scourge
BackEnchant Cloak - Subtlety Enchant Cloak - Greater Shadow Resistance
ChestEnchant Chest - Exceptional Health Enchant Chest - Major Spirit Enchant Chest - Restore Mana Prime
WristsEnchant Bracer - Spellpower
HandsEnchant Gloves - Major Spellpower Enchant Gloves - Spell Strike
LegsRunic Spellthread Mystic Spellthread
FeetEnchant Boots - Boar's Speed
WeaponEnchant Weapon - Soulfrost Enchant Weapon - Major Spellpower
Ring (Enchanting only)Enchant Ring - Spellpower

Gems

SocketGem
MetaMystical Skyfire Diamond (+16 spell crit, +2% shadow damage) · or Ember Skyfire Diamond
RedRuned Living Ruby (+8 spell damage) · or Runed Crimson Spinel
YellowPotent Noble Topaz (+4 spell damage / +4 crit) · or Veiled Noble Topaz/Pyrestone if short on hit
BlueGlowing Nightseye (+4 spell damage / +6 spirit) · or Glowing Shadowsong Amethyst