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Shadow Priest best in slot

WotLK ClassicPre-raidRanged DPS

Notes

Gear from heroic dungeons, Emblems of Triumph and Shadow, crafted items, and the Wrathgate and Argent Tournament quest lines.

Rings and trinkets are ranked: the best option is in slot 1.

Enchants and gems are the same as in phase 4: the stat priorities also hold before the raids.

Gear

SlotItem
Head
  1. Velen's Circlet of Triumph75 x Emblem of Triumph and 20 x Defiler's Scourgestone
  2. Zabra's Circlet of Triumph75 x Emblem of Triumph and 20 x Defiler's Scourgestone
Neck
  1. Pendant of Fiery Havoc60 x Defiler's Scourgestone
Shoulders
  1. Amice of Inconceivable Horror19 x Sidereal Essence · Animated Constellation
Back
  1. Drape of the Messenger19 x Sidereal Essence · Animated Constellation
Chest
  1. Merlin's RobeMerlin's Robe · Tailoring
Wrists
  1. Bejeweled Wizard's BracersBejeweled Wizard's Bracers · Tailoring
Hands
  1. Velen's Handwraps of Triumph45 x Emblem of Triumph and 20 x Defiler's Scourgestone
  2. Zabra's Handwraps of Triumph45 x Emblem of Triumph and 20 x Defiler's Scourgestone
Waist
  1. Sash of Ancient PowerSash of Ancient Power · Tailoring
Legs
  1. Leggings of Woven DeathLeggings of Woven Death · Tailoring
Feet
  1. Deathfrost BootsDeathfrost Boots · Tailoring
Ring 1
  1. Nebula Band19 x Sidereal Essence · Animated Constellation 15 x Sidereal Essence · Animated Constellation
Ring 2
  1. Shimmering Seal19 x Sidereal Essence · Animated Constellation 15 x Sidereal Essence · Animated Constellation
Trinket 1
  1. Reign of the Unliving38 x Defiler's Scourgestone 60 x Defiler's Scourgestone
Trinket 2
  1. Reign of the Dead38 x Defiler's Scourgestone 60 x Defiler's Scourgestone
  2. Flare of the Heavens38 x Defiler's Scourgestone 60 x Defiler's Scourgestone
Weapon
  1. Icecore Staff38 x Sidereal Essence · Animated Constellation
Wand
  1. Petrified Ivy Sprig15 x Sidereal Essence · Animated Constellation

Enchants

SlotEnchant
HeadArcanum of Burning MysteriesThe Kirin Tor · Revered (Arcanum of Power alternative)
ShouldersGreater Inscription of the StormSons of Hodir · Exalted (Master's Inscription of the Storm for scribes)
BackEnchant Cloak · Greater SpeedEnchanting (Lightweave Embroidery for tailors; Springy Arachnoweave for engineers)
ChestEnchant Chest · Powerful StatsEnchanting (Major Spirit alternative)
WristsEnchant Bracers · Superior SpellpowerEnchanting (Fur Lining · Spell Power for leatherworkers)
HandsEnchant Gloves · Exceptional SpellpowerEnchanting (Hyperspeed Accelerators for engineers)
WaistEternal Belt Buckle (+1 gem socket)Blacksmithing
LegsBrilliant SpellthreadTailoring (Sanctified Spellthread for tailors)
FeetEnchant Boots · Tuskarr's VitalityEnchanting (Icewalker alternative; Nitro Boosts for engineers)
WeaponEnchant Weapon · Mighty SpellpowerEnchanting (one-hand); Enchant Staff · Greater Spellpower for staves
RingsEnchant Ring · Greater SpellpowerEnchanting (enchanters only)

Gems

SocketGem
MetaChaotic Skyflare Diamond (+40 spellpower, +3% crit damage)
RedRuned Cardinal Ruby (+23 spellpower)
YellowReckless Ametrine (+16 spellpower / +10 haste) · or Veiled Ametrine / Rigid King's Amber for socket bonus
BluePurified Dreadstone (+10 spellpower / +10 spirit)