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Shadow Priest best in slot

TBC AnniversaryPhase 5Sunwell PlateauRanged DPS

Notes

Based on the original release of The Burning Crusade in 2007 and 2008, written before the Anniversary realms reached Sunwell Plateau.

The enchants are the top pick per slot.

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

Gear

SlotItem
Head
  1. Dark Conjuror's CollarKil'jaeden Sunwell Plateau
Neck
  1. Amulet of Unfettered MagicsEredar Twins Sunwell Plateau
Shoulders
  1. Shoulderpads of AbsolutionMother Shahraz Black Temple
Back
  1. Tattered Cape of AntonidasKil'jaeden Sunwell Plateau
Chest
  1. Sunfire RobeTailoring
Wrists
  1. Bracers of AbsolutionKalecgos Sunwell Plateau
Hands
  1. Handguards of Defiled WorldsKil'jaeden Sunwell Plateau
Waist
  1. Cord of AbsolutionBrutallus Sunwell Plateau
Legs
  1. Pantaloons of Growing StrifeKalecgos Sunwell Plateau
Feet
  1. Treads of AbsolutionFelmyst Sunwell Plateau
Ring 1
  1. Ring of OmnipotenceM'uru Sunwell Plateau
Ring 2
  1. Ring of Ancient KnowledgeTrash inside of Black Temple
Trinket 1
  1. Hex Shrunken HeadHex Lord Malacrass Zul'Aman
Trinket 2
  1. Shifting Naaru SliverM'uru Sunwell Plateau
Weapon
  1. SunflareKil'jaeden Sunwell Plateau
Off hand
  1. Heart of the PitBrutallus Sunwell Plateau
Ranged
  1. Wand of the DemonsoulTrash inside of Sunwell Plateau

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