Discipline 
Holy Shadow Priest BiS Gear Level 8
The best gear a level 8 Shadow Priest can equip and actually obtain in World of Warcraft: Forever. Quest rewards only count once their quest can be accepted, so every item here is within reach at level 8.
Rankings updated 19 Oct 2026 Game build 1.60.1.70450 3,683 items considered
Shadow Priest Gear Tables
Top 10 per slot, scored with Shadow stat weights. The percentage compares each item to the best one for the slot. Click a row for stats, sources and set bonuses; hover an item for its in-game tooltip.
Head – best Head for Shadow Priest
Score Lvl-
BiS Restored Cloth Helm of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Intellect+1 SpiritScore 0.6 (Uncommon)
Neck – best Neck for Shadow Priest
Score Lvl-
BiS Restored Necklace of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
ilvl 1 +1 Intellect+1 SpiritScore 0.6 (Uncommon)
Shoulder – best Shoulder for Shadow Priest
Score Lvl-
BiS Restored Cloth Shoulders of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Intellect+1 SpiritScore 0.6 (Uncommon)
Back – best Back for Shadow Priest
Score Lvl-
BiS Reinforced Linen Cape Crafted: Tailoring 100% 7
ilvl 12 11 Armor+1 Spell PowerCrafted: Tailoring
Score 1.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Restored Cloak of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 55% 1
ilvl 1 1 Armor+1 Intellect+1 SpiritScore 0.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Warm Cloak Drop: Sister Hatelash · lvl 11 25% 8
ilvl 13 12 Armor+1 SpiritDrop: Sister Hatelash · lvl 11
Score 0.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Shal'ma's Shawl new in Forever, source unknown 25% 6
ilvl 11 10 Armor+1 SpiritScore 0.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Wispy Cloak unknown source 25% 5
ilvl 10 10 Armor+1 SpiritScore 0.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Forest Oracle's Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 15% 6
ilvl 11 10 Armor+1 Staminalevel estimated
Score 0.2 (Uncommon)
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BiS Hunter's Simple Cloak new in Forever, source unknown 15% 3
ilvl 8 8 Armor+1 Staminalevel estimated
Score 0.2 (Uncommon)
Chest – best Chest for Shadow Priest
Score Lvl-
BiS Disciple's Robe of Magic Container 100% 8
ilvl 13 25 Armor+4 Spell PowerContainer · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20
Score 4.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Beaded Wraps of Shadow Wrath Container 75% 6
ilvl 11 21 Armor+3 Shadow DamageContainer
Score 3.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Apprentice Wizard's Gown new in Forever, source unknown 65% 8
ilvl 13 25 Armor+2 Intellect+2 Spell Powerlevel estimated
Score 2.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Harvester's Robe Quest: The Killing Fields · lvl 8 · Alliance only 63% 8
ilvl 15 28 Armor+2 Spell Power+2 SpiritQuest: The Killing Fields · lvl 8
Score 2.5 (Uncommon)
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BiS Beaded Robe of Magic Container 50% 6
ilvl 11 21 Armor+2 Spell PowerContainer
Score 2.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Red Linen Vest Crafted: Tailoring 40% 7
ilvl 12 23 Armor+2 Intellect+1 Spell PowerCrafted: Tailoring
Score 1.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Blue Linen Vest Crafted: Tailoring 38% 7
ilvl 12 23 Armor+2 Spirit+1 Spell PowerCrafted: Tailoring
Score 1.5 (Uncommon)
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BiS Elder's Tunic new in Forever, source unknown 30% 8
ilvl 13 25 Armor+4 Intellectlevel estimated
Score 1.2 (Uncommon)
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BiS Ancestral Tunic Container 19% 8
ilvl 13 25 Armor+2 Intellect+1 StaminaContainer
Score 0.8 (Uncommon)
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BiS Ancestral Robe unknown source 19% 8
ilvl 13 25 Armor+2 Intellect+1 StaminaScore 0.8 (Uncommon)
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BiS Disciple's Vest of Intellect Container 15% 8
ilvl 13 25 Armor+2 IntellectContainer · Drop: Strider Clutchmother · lvl 20
Score 0.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Cloudy Stormsewn Vest Crafted: Tailoring 15% 7
ilvl 12 23 Armor+2 IntellectCrafted: Tailoring
Score 0.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Azure Stormsewn Vest Crafted: Tailoring 15% 7
ilvl 12 23 Armor+2 IntellectCrafted: Tailoring
Score 0.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Journeyman's Robe Container 15% 6
ilvl 11 21 Armor+2 IntellectContainer
Score 0.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Restored Cloth Vest of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 14% 1
ilvl 1 3 Armor+1 Intellect+1 SpiritScore 0.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Journeyman's Vest Container · Horde only 13% 6
ilvl 11 21 Armor+2 SpiritContainer
Score 0.5 (Uncommon)
Wrist – best Wrist for Shadow Priest
Score Lvl-
BiS Windsong Bangles new in Forever, source unknown 100% 8
ilvl 13 11 Armor+1 Spell Powerlevel estimated
Score 1.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Restored Cloth Bracers of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 55% 1
ilvl 1 1 Armor+1 Intellect+1 SpiritScore 0.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Ghostly Bracers unknown source 30% 5
ilvl 10 8 Armor+1 IntellectScore 0.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Cloudy Stormsewn Cuffs Crafted: Tailoring 30% 5
ilvl 10 8 Armor+1 IntellectCrafted: Tailoring
Score 0.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Azure Stormsewn Cuffs Crafted: Tailoring 30% 5
ilvl 10 8 Armor+1 IntellectCrafted: Tailoring
Score 0.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Green Linen Bracers Crafted: Tailoring 25% 7
ilvl 12 10 Armor+1 SpiritCrafted: Tailoring
Score 0.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Mogra's Friendship Bracelet new in Forever, source unknown 25% 5
ilvl 10 8 Armor+1 Spiritlevel estimated
Score 0.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Al'Aketh Cuffs new in Forever, source unknown 25% 4
ilvl 9 8 Armor+1 SpiritScore 0.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Silver-lined Bracers unknown source 15% 7
ilvl 12 10 Armor+1 StaminaScore 0.2 (Uncommon)
Hands – best Hands for Shadow Priest
Score Lvl-
BiS Heavy Linen Gloves Crafted: Tailoring 100% 5
ilvl 10 12 Armor+1 Spell PowerCrafted: Tailoring
Score 1.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Restored Cloth Handwraps of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 55% 1
ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Intellect+1 SpiritScore 0.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Broken Cultist Gloves new in Forever, source unknown 50% 8
ilvl 13 15 Armor+2 Spiritlevel estimated
Score 0.5 (Uncommon)
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BiS Sorrowsong Gloves new in Forever, source unknown 30% 6
ilvl 11 13 Armor+1 Intellectlevel estimated
Score 0.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Geolord's Mitts new in Forever, source unknown 30% 6
ilvl 11 13 Armor+1 IntellectScore 0.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Skyseer's Gloves new in Forever, source unknown 30% 6
ilvl 11 13 Armor+1 IntellectScore 0.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Cloudy Stormsewn Handwraps Crafted: Tailoring 25% 6
ilvl 11 13 Armor+1 SpiritCrafted: Tailoring
Score 0.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Azure Stormsewn Handwraps Crafted: Tailoring 25% 6
ilvl 11 13 Armor+1 SpiritCrafted: Tailoring
Score 0.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Al'Aketh Handwraps new in Forever, source unknown 15% 5
ilvl 10 12 Armor+1 StaminaScore 0.2 (Uncommon)
Waist – best Waist for Shadow Priest
Score Lvl-
BiS Restored Cloth Belt of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Intellect+1 SpiritScore 0.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Sash of Sorrow new in Forever, source unknown 55% 6
ilvl 11 12 Armor+1 Intellectlevel estimated
Score 0.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Al'Aketh Cord new in Forever, source unknown 55% 4
ilvl 9 10 Armor+1 IntellectScore 0.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Skyseer's Belt new in Forever, source unknown 45% 5
ilvl 10 11 Armor+1 SpiritScore 0.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Cloudy Stormsewn Cord Crafted: Tailoring 27% 5
ilvl 10 11 Armor+1 StaminaCrafted: Tailoring
Score 0.2 (Uncommon)
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BiS Azure Stormsewn Cord Crafted: Tailoring 27% 5
ilvl 10 11 Armor+1 StaminaCrafted: Tailoring
Score 0.2 (Uncommon)
Legs – best Legs for Shadow Priest
Score Lvl-
BiS Disciple's Pants of Shadow Wrath Container 100% 7
ilvl 12 20 Armor+3 Shadow DamageContainer
Score 3.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Beaded Britches of Shadow Wrath Container 100% 6
ilvl 11 18 Armor+3 Shadow DamageContainer
Score 3.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Shadowgale Pants new in Forever, source unknown 67% 6
ilvl 11 18 Armor+2 Spell Powerlevel estimated
Score 2.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Rancher's Trousers Quest: Protecting the Herd · lvl 6 · Alliance only 42% 6
ilvl 12 20 Armor+1 Spell Power+1 SpiritQuest: Protecting the Herd · lvl 6
Score 1.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Brown Linen Pants Crafted: Tailoring 33% 5
ilvl 10 17 Armor+1 Spell PowerCrafted: Tailoring
Score 1.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Ancestral Woollies Container 25% 8
ilvl 13 22 Armor+3 SpiritContainer
Score 0.8 (Uncommon)
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BiS Patchwing Pants new in Forever, source unknown 20% 6
ilvl 11 18 Armor+2 Intellectlevel estimated
Score 0.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Restored Cloth Pants of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 18% 1
ilvl 1 3 Armor+1 Intellect+1 SpiritScore 0.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Al'Aketh Leggings new in Forever, source unknown 17% 6
ilvl 11 18 Armor+2 SpiritScore 0.5 (Uncommon)
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BiS Foreman Pants unknown source 10% 8
ilvl 13 22 Armor+2 Strength+2 StaminaScore 0.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Cloudy Stormsewn Leggings Crafted: Tailoring 10% 7
ilvl 12 20 Armor+2 StaminaCrafted: Tailoring
Score 0.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Azure Stormsewn Leggings Crafted: Tailoring 10% 7
ilvl 12 20 Armor+2 StaminaCrafted: Tailoring
Score 0.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Journeyman's Pants Container 8% 5
ilvl 10 17 Armor+1 SpiritContainer
Score 0.3 (Uncommon)
Feet – best Feet for Shadow Priest
Score Lvl-
BiS Restored Cloth Shoes of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
ilvl 1 2 Armor+1 Intellect+1 SpiritScore 0.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Windswept Slippers new in Forever, source unknown 91% 8
ilvl 13 17 Armor+2 Spiritlevel estimated
Score 0.5 (Uncommon)
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BiS Ghostfang's Steps new in Forever, source unknown 91% 7
ilvl 12 16 Armor+2 SpiritScore 0.5 (Uncommon)
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BiS Linen Boots Crafted: Tailoring 55% 8
ilvl 13 17 Armor+2 StaminaCrafted: Tailoring
Score 0.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Al'Aketh Shoes new in Forever, source unknown 55% 5
ilvl 10 13 Armor+1 IntellectScore 0.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Cloudy Stormsewn Shoes Crafted: Tailoring 45% 6
ilvl 11 14 Armor+1 SpiritCrafted: Tailoring
Score 0.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Azure Stormsewn Shoes Crafted: Tailoring 45% 6
ilvl 11 14 Armor+1 SpiritCrafted: Tailoring
Score 0.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Skyseer's Slippers new in Forever, source unknown 27% 5
ilvl 10 13 Armor+1 StaminaScore 0.2 (Uncommon)
Finger – best Finger for Shadow Priest
Score Lvl-
BiS Restored Ring of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 100% 1
ilvl 1 +1 Intellect+1 SpiritScore 0.6 (Uncommon)
Main Hand – best Main Hand for Shadow Priest
Score Lvl-
BiS Thornroot Club Quest: Ursal the Mauler · lvl 4 · Alliance only 100% 4
ilvl 13 4.5 DPS · Speed 2.10+1 Stamina+6 Spell PowerQuest: Ursal the Mauler · lvl 4
Score 6.2 (Uncommon)
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BiS Priest's Mace of Magic Container 86% 7
ilvl 12 6.5 DPS · Speed 2.00+5 Spell Power+1 IntellectContainer
Score 5.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Carving Knife of Magic Container 86% 6
ilvl 11 5.9 DPS · Speed 1.60+5 Spell Power+1 IntellectContainer
Score 5.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Mug of Muddled Memories new in Forever, source unknown 74% 7
ilvl 12 4.3 DPS · Speed 2.80+1 Spirit+1 Intellect+4 Spell Powerlevel estimated
Score 4.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Small Green Dagger Drop: Young Wolf · lvl 1 67% 7
ilvl 12 4.0 DPS · Speed 1.50+1 Stamina+4 Spell PowerDrop: Young Wolf · lvl 1 · Drop: Muad · lvl 10
Score 4.2 (Uncommon)
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BiS Restored Dagger of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 9% 1
ilvl 1 1.2 DPS · Speed 1.70+1 Intellect+1 SpiritScore 0.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Restored Basher of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 9% 1
ilvl 1 1.1 DPS · Speed 2.20+1 Intellect+1 SpiritScore 0.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Roofing Hammer new in Forever, source unknown 4% 5
ilvl 10 5.4 DPS · Speed 2.40+1 Spiritlevel estimated
Score 0.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Compact Hammer Quest: A Pilot's Revenge · lvl 8 · Alliance only 2% 8
ilvl 13 7.0 DPS · Speed 2.30+1 StaminaQuest: A Pilot's Revenge · lvl 8
Score 0.2 (Uncommon)
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BiS Frostmane Scepter unknown source 2% 8
ilvl 13 6.8 DPS · Speed 2.20+1 StaminaScore 0.2 (Uncommon)
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BiS Jeweled Dagger unknown source 2% 7
ilvl 12 6.6 DPS · Speed 1.60+1 StaminaScore 0.2 (Uncommon)
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BiS Tim's Lost Rib new in Forever, source unknown 2% 7
ilvl 12 6.2 DPS · Speed 1.70+1 Agility+1 Staminalevel estimated
Score 0.2 (Uncommon)
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BiS Valley Cosh new in Forever, source unknown 2% 6
ilvl 11 6.1 DPS · Speed 1.90+1 Staminalevel estimated
Score 0.2 (Uncommon)
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BiS Scarlet Dagger new in Forever, source unknown 2% 5
ilvl 10 5.3 DPS · Speed 1.60+1 StaminaScore 0.2 (Uncommon)
Off Hand – best Off Hand for Shadow Priest
Score Lvl-
BiS Disciple's Stein of Magic Container 100% 7
ilvl 12 +1 Spell PowerContainer
Score 1.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Dim Torch unknown source 100% 5
ilvl 10Equip: Increase the Spirit of nearby party members by $M1.
Score 1.0 (Common)
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BiS Beaded Orb of Magic Container 100% 5
ilvl 10 +1 Spell PowerContainer
Score 1.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Restored Bauble of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 55% 1
ilvl 1 +1 Intellect+1 SpiritScore 0.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Ancestral Orb Container 30% 7
ilvl 12 +1 IntellectContainer
Score 0.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Journeyman's Stave Container 15% 5
ilvl 10 +1 StaminaContainer
Score 0.2 (Uncommon)
Two-Hand – best Two-Hand for Shadow Priest
Score Lvl-
BiS Sturdy Quarterstaff of Magic Container 100% 8
ilvl 13 8.9 DPS · Speed 2.80+6 Spell Power+3 IntellectContainer
Score 6.9 (Uncommon)
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BiS Felweaver's Staff new in Forever, source unknown 100% 8
ilvl 13 6.7 DPS · Speed 2.60+3 Intellect+6 Spell PowerScore 6.9 (Uncommon)
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BiS Darkwood Staff Quest: The Family Crypt · lvl 7 · Horde only 93% 7
ilvl 13 6.7 DPS · Speed 3.20+3 Stamina+6 Spell PowerQuest: The Family Crypt · lvl 7
Score 6.5 (Uncommon)
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BiS Apprentice's Spellstaff new in Forever, source unknown 67% 7
ilvl 12 6.4 DPS · Speed 2.20+2 Intellect+4 Spell Powerlevel estimated
Score 4.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Makeshift Stormcaller new in Forever, source unknown 67% 6
ilvl 11 5.8 DPS · Speed 3.30+2 Intellect+4 Spell Powerlevel estimated
Score 4.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Gritroot Staff Quest: The Relics of Wakening · lvl 4 · Alliance only 31% 4
ilvl 10 5.4 DPS · Speed 2.60+1 Stamina+2 Spell PowerQuest: The Relics of Wakening · lvl 4
Score 2.2 (Uncommon)
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BiS Chipped Spellstaff new in Forever, source unknown 31% 3
ilvl 8 4.1 DPS · Speed 2.80+1 Stamina+2 Spell PowerScore 2.2 (Uncommon)
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BiS Balanced Quarterstaff new in Forever, source unknown 12% 8
ilvl 13 8.9 DPS · Speed 2.20+2 Spirit+2 Staminalevel estimated
Score 0.8 (Uncommon)
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BiS Restored Greatstaff of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 8% 1
ilvl 1 1.6 DPS · Speed 3.10+1 Intellect+1 SpiritScore 0.6 (Uncommon)
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BiS Balanced Fighting Stick Quest: Wanted: "Hogger" · lvl 5 · Alliance only 4% 5
ilvl 13 8.9 DPS · Speed 2.20+2 Agility+2 StaminaQuest: Wanted: "Hogger" · lvl 5
Score 0.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Wrathroot new in Forever, source unknown 4% 5
ilvl 10 7.1 DPS · Speed 3.30+1 IntellectScore 0.3 (Uncommon)
Ranged – best Ranged for Shadow Priest
Score Lvl-
BiS Lesser Magic Wand Crafted: Enchanting 100% 5
ilvl 15 11.3 DPS · Speed 1.50+1 Spell PowerCrafted: Enchanting
Score 6.7 (Uncommon)
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BiS Elven Wand Quest: Bashal'Aran · lvl 7 · Alliance only 75% 7
ilvl 13 9.4 DPS · Speed 1.60+1 IntellectQuest: Bashal'Aran · lvl 7
Score 5.0 (Uncommon)
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BiS Riptear's Spare Arm new in Forever, source unknown 71% 8
ilvl 13 9.4 DPS · Speed 1.70level estimated
Score 4.7 (Uncommon)
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BiS Wisesight Wand new in Forever, source unknown 71% 7
ilvl 12 8.8 DPS · Speed 1.70+1 IntellectScore 4.7 (Uncommon)
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BiS Fire Wand Container 65% 7
ilvl 12 8.7 DPS · Speed 1.50+1 Fire DamageContainer
Score 4.3 (Uncommon)
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BiS Windbough Wand new in Forever, source unknown 58% 5
ilvl 10 7.2 DPS · Speed 1.60+1 Intellectlevel estimated
Score 3.9 (Uncommon)
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BiS Alchemist's Wand new in Forever, source unknown 33% 2
ilvl 7 4.4 DPS · Speed 1.80level estimated
Score 2.2 (Common)
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BiS Dowsing Rod new in Forever, source unknown 31% 1
ilvl 6 4.2 DPS · Speed 1.20Score 2.1 (Common)
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BiS Novice's Practice Wand Crafted: Enchanting 30% 1
ilvl 6 4.0 DPS · Speed 1.50Crafted: Enchanting
Score 2.0 (Common)
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BiS Restored Wand of the Owl new in Forever, source unknown 28% 1
ilvl 1 2.7 DPS · Speed 1.70+1 Intellect+1 SpiritScore 1.9 (Uncommon)
Shadow Priest BiS at a glance
Head Restored Cloth Helm of the Owl 
Neck Restored Necklace of the Owl 
Shoulder Restored Cloth Shoulders of the Owl 
Back Reinforced Linen Cape 
Chest Disciple's Robe of Magic 
Wrist Windsong Bangles 
Hands Heavy Linen Gloves 
Waist Restored Cloth Belt of the Owl 
Legs Disciple's Pants of Shadow Wrath 
Feet Restored Cloth Shoes of the Owl 
Finger Restored Ring of the Owl 
Main Hand Thornroot Club 
Off Hand Disciple's Stein of Magic 
Two-Hand Sturdy Quarterstaff of Magic 
Ranged Lesser Magic Wand New at level 8
Best-in-slot picks that change when you reach level 8.
Shadow Stat Priority
Each item's score is the sum of its stats times these weights (main stat = 1.0, ratings per point). On-use effects count at their average uptime and set bonuses are shared across the pieces you can collect. How rankings work. Customize stat weights →
Shadow Priest Leveling Gear
Best in slot at every stage of the journey to 60.