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
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.
Best in Slot Gear
Wear everything from the Satin set with the exception of gloves, which will be Mooncloth. As Human, wear double damage trinkets. Other races use Medallion + Insignia.
Weapons
Enchants
Apply these enchants to maximize your Intellect and Haste. Use Greater Haste on gloves and Pandaren Step on boots for movement speed.
| Slot | Enchant | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulders | Greater Crane Wing Inscription | +200 Intellect, +100 Critical Strike |
| Back | Enchant Cloak - Superior Intellect | +180 Intellect |
| Chest | Enchant Chest - Glorious Stats | +80 All Stats |
| Wrists | Enchant Bracer - Super Intellect | +180 Intellect |
| Hands | Enchant Gloves - Greater Haste | +170 Haste |
| Legs | Greater Pearlescent Spellthread | +285 Intellect, +165 Spirit (converts to Hit) |
| Feet | Enchant Boots - Pandaren's Step | +140 Mastery, Minor Speed Increase |
| Weapon | Enchant Weapon - Jade Spirit | Proc +1650 Intellect |
| Off Hand | Enchant Off-Hand - Major Intellect | +165 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.