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Shadow Priest PvP Guide - MoP Classic

Shadow Priest MoP Classic PvP Gearing Guide

MoP Classic • Patch 5.4.8 • Updated February 3, 2026

Gear your Shadow Priest for maximum PvP performance in Mists of Pandaria Classic. This section covers stat priority, best in slot gear, enchants, and gems.

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Stat Priority

1
Intellect
2
Hit (6% cap)
3
Haste
4
Critical Strike
5
Mastery

Stat Breakdown

Skill Capped recommends the following stat priority for Shadow Priest PvP:

Intellect is the most important stat by far as it affects our damage the most. But with that in mind, we need to make sure we are getting 6% Hit so our spells don't miss.

Then we will aim to get as much Haste as possible. This will not only add a ton of fluidity to our rotation, but it's also super important for damage.

Up next is Critical Strike, which is important for our burst.

And then we have Mastery, which is our worst secondary stat. Avoid this stat and reforge it away.

Enchants

Apply these enchants to maximize your Intellect and Haste. Use Greater Haste on gloves and Pandaren Step on boots for movement speed.

SlotEnchant
ShouldersGreater Crane Wing Inscription
BackEnchant Cloak - Superior Intellect
ChestEnchant Chest - Glorious Stats
WristsEnchant Bracer - Super Intellect
HandsEnchant Gloves - Greater Haste
LegsGreater Pearlescent Spellthread
FeetEnchant Boots - Pandaren's Step
WeaponEnchant Weapon - Jade Spirit
Off HandEnchant Off-Hand - Major Intellect

Gems

Maximize Haste in all sockets. Use Reckless in red, Quick in yellow, and Energized in blue. The Burning Primal Diamond provides maximum damage, or use the spell reflect meta vs casters.