Shadow Priest DPS Guide — Dragonflight 10.2.6

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General Information

Welcome to our Shadow Priest guide for World of Warcraft — Dragonflight 10.2.6. Here, you will learn how to play as a Shadow Priest in both raids and Mythic+ dungeons: from the very beginning to maximizing your DPS.

If you were looking for WotLK Classic content, please refer to our WotLK Classic Shadow Priest guide.

1.

Shadow Priest Overview

In Dragonflight, Shadow Priest is a builder-spender style spec that also has some interesting damage over time and AoE mechanics. The talent tree offers an experimental build-your-own Shadow Priest, where you can choose between two different core cooldowns (Void Eruption Icon Void Eruption or Dark Ascension Icon Dark Ascension) and then capping it off with thematic Idol spells aligned to the Old Gods. The spec has lots of options, and playstyle can vary widely depending on the talents, so there is a lot to talk about!

2.

Strengths and Weaknesses

V Strengths
  • +Flexibility with cooldown style choice.
  • +Top-tier execute damage with the Amirdrassil set bonus.
  • +Powerful sustained AoE damage with Psychic Link Icon Psychic Link.
  • +Powerful self-healing through Mental Fortitude Icon Mental Fortitude, Vampiric Touch Icon Vampiric Touch and Devouring Plague Icon Devouring Plague, scaling well with additional targets.
  • +Access to one of the best single player external DPS cooldown, Power Infusion Icon Power Infusion. Can now be given away easily with Twins of the Sun Priestess Icon Twins of the Sun Priestess.
X Weaknesses
  • -DoT management can require a lot of focus and can be reliant on Shadow Crash Icon Shadow Crash hitting correctly to deal reasonable AoE damage.
  • -Lots of spells and abilities, which could be overwhelming depending on talents.
  • -Need to plan out movement specifically, cannot just stop casting whenever you want for optimal damage.
  • -One of the weaker specs when it comes to mitigating damage taken without losing DPS.
3.

Dragonflight Changes for Priests

We are maintaining a list of changes for Priests, so you can see what changes with every patch of Dragonflight.

The video version of this guide is also available if you would like to watch along as I talk about Shadow Priest.

4.

Shadow Priest and Guide Changes for Patch 10.2.6

4.1.

Priest Changes

There were no Priest changes going into Patch 10.2.6.

4.2.

Shadow Priest Changes

There were no Shadow Priest changes going into Patch 10.2.6.

4.3.

Guide Updates

  • Guide was checked and reviewed for Patch 10.2.6.
5.

Leveling a Shadow Priest in Dragonflight

If the new changes to Shadow Priest sound interesting and you would like to level a fresh Priest, check out the leveling guide below to get you to max level with ease!

After getting to max level, or once you feel more comfortable with the spec, you should check out the suggested Addons page to get started on mastering your Shadow Priest.

6.

Basics of Shadow Priest Gameplay

Shadow Priest gameplay combines the basic builder-spender idea used in other specs while twisting in being an active DoT class with lots of cooldowns to use. The basics of the rotation involve getting as much uptime as possible on your cooldowns while making sure to keep up all 3 of your DoTs on as many active targets as possible, especially Devouring Plague Icon Devouring Plague.

If you are new to Shadow Priest, or maybe just want a quickstart guide to the spec, we suggest first looking through the Spell Summary first, as well as the Easy Mode page linked below. This will get you up and running on your Shadow Priest in no time!

If this is not your first time playing Shadow Priest, you can jump right into the Talents and Rotation sections of the guide to start mastering the ins and outs of playing your Shadow Priest in a PvE environment.

7.

How to Gear Up as a Shadow Priest

While gearing these days can seem overwhelming or challenging, there are a few things to remember will make this process a bit less painful. Check out the gearing page to decide what pieces to aim for from various forms of content.

With any gearing setup, if you are looking to optimize your character, you should always ensure you are using the correct consumables, gems, enchants, and more on your Shadow Priest. All the little things can add up to a noticeable difference in damage! The stats page goes over each stat in-depth and why we like (or do not like) each secondary enhancement.

8.

End-Game as a Shadow Priest

Once your character is prepared, you can dive into various forms of end-game content. We have dedicated pages for Raiding, Mythic+, and PvP, depending on what you are interested in. Each one will go over various talents and build changes best for that content. Our Raiding, Mythic+, and PvP guides can help you maximize your character for each environment, regardless of your focus on end-game content.

9.

Improving as a Shadow Priest

If you are struggling to perform on your Shadow Priest, we have compiled a list of mistakes and how to overcome them on your Shadow Priest, as well as general questions answered on the FAQ page. You can also try simulating your character to make sure you are using the optimal build for your character.

10.

Changelog

  • 19 Mar. 2024 (FAQ page): Reviewed for Patch 10.2.6.
  • 19 Mar. 2024 (how to improve page): Reviewed for Patch 10.2.6.
  • 19 Mar. 2024 (simulations page): Reviewed for Patch 10.2.6.
  • 19 Mar. 2024 (gear page): Update embellishment guidance for high Mythic+ dungeons.
  • 19 Mar. 2024 (addons page): Reviewed for Patch 10.2.6.
  • 19 Mar. 2024 (enchants page): Extra clarification on gem choices.
  • 19 Mar. 2024 (stats page): Reviewed for Patch 10.2.6.
  • 19 Mar. 2024 (Amirdrassil page): Add a few more details on the bosses in Mythic.
  • 19 Mar. 2024 (mythic+ page): Add Holy Nova suggestion for Throne of the Tides.
  • 19 Mar. 2024 (rotation page): Reviewed for Patch 10.2.6.
  • 19 Mar. 2024 (talents page): Reviewed for Patch 10.2.6.
  • 19 Mar. 2024 (spells page): Reviewed for Patch 10.2.6.
  • 19 Mar. 2024 (easy mode page): Reviewed for Patch 10.2.6.
  • 19 Mar. 2024 (this page): Update changelog for Patch 10.2.6.
  • 10 Mar. 2024 (addons page): Update Power Infusion special macro to work outside of raid without someone set.
  • 19 Feb. 2024 (mythic+ page): Add Mind Flay Mind's Eye variant for the Ghost Priority build.
  • 14 Feb. 2024 (mythic+ page): Fix name in widget for the Ghost build and add direct talent strings for Mind's Eye versions.
  • 13 Feb. 2024 (gear page): Update dungeon trinket rankings to match the tier list.
  • 13 Feb. 2024 (mythic+ page): Remove mention of Stinger Mind Control in Everbloom.
  • 13 Feb. 2024 (mythic+ page): Update default class talents for all builds and update Shadowy Apparitions build to be the Ghost Priority Build version.
  • 13 Feb. 2024 (talents page): Update default class talents and utility choices in the Mythic+ build.
  • 09 Feb. 2024 (mythic+ page): Add note about Rockspine Stinger Mind Control.
  • 08 Feb. 2024 (stats page): Add Versatility video link.
  • 08 Feb. 2024 (mythic+ page): Add aoe rotation video link.
  • 08 Feb. 2024 (rotation page): Add aoe rotation video link.
  • 28 Jan. 2024 (mythic+ page): Suggest Mass Dispel for all Afflicted keys.
  • 25 Jan. 2024 (gear page): Increase rank of Balefire Branch and Ashes of the Embersoul in Mythic+ Rankings.
  • 21 Jan. 2024 (stats page): Add extra clarity on stacking Versatility.
  • 21 Jan. 2024 (Amirdrassil page): Update Council of Dreams build from recent buffs.
  • 21 Jan. 2024 (mythic+ page): Update Void Eruption Mythic+ build defaults from recent buffs.
  • 21 Jan. 2024 (talents page): Update 3-target council build from recent buffs.
  • 21 Jan. 2024 (this page): Update from upcoming hotfix buffs to Shadow Priest.
  • 15 Jan. 2024 (FAQ page): Add a new new FAQs for 10.2.5.
  • 15 Jan. 2024 (how to improve page): Reviewed for Patch 10.2.5.
  • 15 Jan. 2024 (simulations page): Reviewed for Patch 10.2.5.
  • 15 Jan. 2024 (gear page): Clarify usage on Hood of Surging Time in Mythic+.
  • 15 Jan. 2024 (addons page): Reviewed for Patch 10.2.5.
  • 15 Jan. 2024 (enchants page): Add alternative Boot enchant for more mobility.
  • 15 Jan. 2024 (stats page): Clarify Haste thresholds with Hood of Surging Time and mention the value of Versatility for pushing Mythic+ dungeons.
  • 15 Jan. 2024 (Amirdrassil page): Update Council of Dreams build.
  • 15 Jan. 2024 (mythic+ page): Add video links and a few more WeakAuras.
  • 15 Jan. 2024 (rotation page): Reviewed for 10.2.5.
  • 15 Jan. 2024 (talents page): Updated for Patch 10.2.5.
  • 15 Jan. 2024 (spells page): Reviewed for Patch 10.2.5.
  • 15 Jan. 2024 (easy mode page): Update default build for Patch 10.2.5 to be more well rounded.
  • 15 Jan. 2024 (this page): Update changelog for Patch 10.2.5.
  • 02 Jan. 2024 (rotation page): Add more detail around spending stacks of Death's Torment in the tier section.
  • 23 Dec. 2023 (mythic+ page): Add build option for dropping Mindbender and Inescapable Torment.
  • 20 Dec. 2023 (gear page): Lower Nymue in the trinket rankings for Dungeons.
  • 19 Dec. 2023 (gear page): Update gear sets with more Neck options.
  • 19 Dec. 2023 (talents page): Remove outdated section and adjust Mind Flay options.
  • 18 Dec. 2023 (gear page): Add extra note about Augury of the Primal Flame.
  • 18 Dec. 2023 (Amirdrassil page): Update Council of Dreams build from recent buffs to Psychic Link.
  • 18 Dec. 2023 (mythic+ page): Update Mythic+ builds from recent Psychic Link buffs.
  • 18 Dec. 2023 (talents page): Add note for loss in ST on the Shadow Crash build.
  • 18 Dec. 2023 (talents page): Update flex point talents in default Mythic+ build and update the 3 target council build.
  • 13 Dec. 2023 (gear page): Add note about prioritizing helm upgrades for Incandescent Essence.
  • 13 Dec. 2023 (enchants page): Add section about Incandescent Essence.
  • 13 Dec. 2023 (mythic+ page): Dropped Idol of Y'Shaarj to use Insidious Ire instead for key builds.
  • 12 Dec. 2023 (Amirdrassil page): Add specific defensive tips for Smolderon.
  • 12 Dec. 2023 (talents page): Update default Mythic+ build to not use Idol of Y'Shaarj.
  • 08 Dec. 2023 (Amirdrassil page): Add CD timings for Bloodlusting 3rd intermission on Smolderon.
  • 08 Dec. 2023 (mythic+ page): Suggest Mass Dispel by default in Throne of the Tides.
  • 03 Dec. 2023 (mythic+ page): Update Dark Ascension Triple Idol build to default to Mind Flay.
  • 03 Dec. 2023 (rotation page): Add clarifying note about how the 4pc set bonus works.
  • 03 Dec. 2023 (rotation page): Add section on optimizing Idol of Y'Shaarj.
  • 03 Dec. 2023 (talents page): Update default Mythic+ build to use Mind Flay.
  • 03 Dec. 2023 (spells page): Add more detail about Idol of Y'Shaarj.
  • 01 Dec. 2023 (gear page): Add crafted gear widget.
  • 01 Dec. 2023 (Amirdrassil page): Update Council of Dreams build to default to Mind Flay.
  • 01 Dec. 2023 (mythic+ page): Add more info about when to pick which build. Refactor Shadowy Apparitions build to work better with the Season 3 set bonus.
  • 01 Dec. 2023 (talents page): Update 3 Target council build to default to Mind Flay.
  • 30 Nov. 2023 (gear page): Add trinket tier lists as well as more detailed info on some options.
  • 30 Nov. 2023 (addons page): Add a few new WeakAuras and Plater mods.
  • 25 Nov. 2023 (mythic+ page): Add more Dispel suggestions to various dungeons.
  • 24 Nov. 2023 (gear page): Update trinket and weapon rankings/comments.
  • 24 Nov. 2023 (Amirdrassil page): Update boss tips after first few clears.
  • 24 Nov. 2023 (mythic+ page): Add Purify Disease to Atal'Dazar suggestions.
  • 24 Nov. 2023 (rotation page): Remove Power Word: Shield action during movement.
  • 20 Nov. 2023 (mythic+ page): Change the name of the Season 2 build to the Shadowy Apparitions build and go over use cases.
  • 19 Nov. 2023 (rotation page): Add extra SW:D line when only using the 2-piece set bonus.
  • 17 Nov. 2023 (mythic+ page): Update Mythic+ builds for Season 3 to be more streamlined.
  • 17 Nov. 2023 (talents page): Update builds for 3 target and Mythic+ to be more streamlined.
  • 16 Nov. 2023 (gear page): Update note about Ashes trinket.
  • 16 Nov. 2023 (mythic+ page): Add Season 2 tier set build to use while gearing up.
  • 15 Nov. 2023 (Amirdrassil page): Correct issue with Council of Dreams health change.
  • 14 Nov. 2023 (gear page): Add small note about using Iridal in execute.
  • 14 Nov. 2023 (gear page): Add link to the trinket video.
  • 14 Nov. 2023 (talents page): Add Mind Flay build option to the Single Target + Shadow Crash build.
  • 13 Nov. 2023 (gear page): Update trinket suggestions and add more detail about when to use each one.
  • 11 Nov. 2023 (Amirdrassil page): Page added.
  • 08 Nov. 2023 (gear page): Add link to crafted gear video.
  • 07 Nov. 2023 (gear page): Update embellishment suggestions after the Undulating Sporecloak nerf.
  • 07 Nov. 2023 (stats page): Add note about Crit/Vers scaling with cantrip items.
  • 07 Nov. 2023 (rotation page): Small clarifying update to using Belor'relos, the Suncaller.
  • 07 Nov. 2023 (rotation page): Adjust movement GCDs in main rotation priority.
  • 06 Nov. 2023 (FAQ page): Updated various answers to be more accurate for Patch 10.2.
  • 06 Nov. 2023 (how to improve page): Reviewed for Patch 10.2.
  • 06 Nov. 2023 (simulations page): Reviewed for Patch 10.2.
  • 06 Nov. 2023 (gear page): Update gear lists and suggestions for Season 3 and Patch 10.2.
  • 06 Nov. 2023 (addons page): Reviewed for Patch 10.2.0.
  • 06 Nov. 2023 (enchants page): Update all consumables for Season 3.
  • 06 Nov. 2023 (stats page): Updated stat thresholds and goals for Patch 10.2.0.
  • 06 Nov. 2023 (mythic+ page): Reorder sections and update information for Season 3 and Patch 10.2.
  • 06 Nov. 2023 (rotation page): Updated for Patch 10.2.0 and the new Season 3 set bonus.
  • 06 Nov. 2023 (talents page): Update talent builds and suggestions for Patch 10.2 and Season 3.
  • 06 Nov. 2023 (spells page): Update spells from changes in Patch 10.2.
  • 06 Nov. 2023 (easy mode page): Updated talent build and add rotational goals for Patch 10.2.0.
  • 06 Nov. 2023 (this page): Updated changelog for Patch 10.2.0.
  • 03 Oct. 2023 (enchants page): Use correct name for the socket item for Season 2.
  • 04 Sep. 2023 (FAQ page): Added a few new FAQ answers from the Priest Discord.
  • 04 Sep. 2023 (how to improve page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.7.
  • 04 Sep. 2023 (simulations page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.7.
  • 04 Sep. 2023 (gear page): Add new gear lists.
  • 04 Sep. 2023 (addons page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.7.
  • 04 Sep. 2023 (enchants page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.7
  • 04 Sep. 2023 (stats page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.7.
  • 04 Sep. 2023 (Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.7.
  • 04 Sep. 2023 (mythic+ page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.7.
  • 04 Sep. 2023 (rotation page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.7.
  • 04 Sep. 2023 (talents page): Reorganize headers to be more readable and move talent spell breakdown.
  • 04 Sep. 2023 (spells page): Update description of Angel's Mercy from the change in 10.1.7.
  • 04 Sep. 2023 (easy mode page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.7.
  • 04 Sep. 2023 (this page): Added info on changes for Patch 10.1.7.
  • 18 Aug. 2023 (talents page): Correct typo in the description for the Triple Idol Dark Ascension build.
  • 13 Aug. 2023 (gear page): Add video link.
  • 13 Aug. 2023 (enchants page): Update video link.
  • 13 Aug. 2023 (stats page): Add video link.
  • 13 Aug. 2023 (mythic+ page): Update video link and clarify differences between triple idol setups.
  • 13 Aug. 2023 (rotation page): Update video link.
  • 13 Aug. 2023 (talents page): Clarify note on Triple Idol setups in high keys and update video link.
  • 13 Aug. 2023 (easy mode page): Update video link.
  • 10 Aug. 2023 (gear page): Add note about Irideus Fragment for Dark Ascension builds.
  • 10 Aug. 2023 (stats page): Add secondary stat deep dive section for optimizing top end gear.
  • 09 Aug. 2023 (mythic+ page): Add more detail on when to pick which build as well as touching up several sections to make things clearer.
  • 09 Aug. 2023 (rotation page): Added note to the Dark Ascension opener to make it clearer.
  • 09 Aug. 2023 (rotation page): Removed Shadow Word: Death in Void Eruption opener when using Inescapable Torment.
  • 08 Aug. 2023 (Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible page): Fix issue where Dark Ascension Single Target build was not using Distorted Reality.
  • 08 Aug. 2023 (mythic+ page): Add new section clarifying when to use each dungeon build.
  • 08 Aug. 2023 (rotation page): Adjust Dark Ascension opener to account for Distorted Reality.
  • 08 Aug. 2023 (talents page): Fix issue where Dark Ascension Single Target build was not using Distorted Reality.
  • 08 Aug. 2023 (this page): Update video link.
  • 07 Aug. 2023 (Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible page): Update builds from recent hotfix nerfs and adjust some boss tips.
  • 07 Aug. 2023 (mythic+ page): Add new builds from recent hotfix nerfs to various spells.
  • 07 Aug. 2023 (talents page): Add new builds from the recent hotfixes.
  • 07 Aug. 2023 (this page): Added a changelog from the recent hotfixes to our DoTs, Shadowy Apparitions, and Vampiric Embrace.
  • 31 Jul. 2023 (mythic+ page): Add a few missing entries for Mass Dispel use cases.
  • 31 Jul. 2023 (talents page): Swap to Distorted Reality by default for the Dark Ascension ST build.
  • 26 Jul. 2023 (rotation page): Adjust sections for Divine Star and Mindgames usage to set them at a lower priority.
  • 25 Jul. 2023 (talents page): Add Dark Ascension + Shadow Crash build.
  • 23 Jul. 2023 (FAQ page): Reviewed from the recent hotfixes.
  • 23 Jul. 2023 (how to improve page): Reviewed from the recent hotfixes.
  • 23 Jul. 2023 (simulations page): Reviewed from the recent hotfixes.
  • 23 Jul. 2023 (gear page): Reviewed from the recent hotfixes.
  • 23 Jul. 2023 (addons page): Reviewed from the recent hotfixes.
  • 23 Jul. 2023 (enchants page): Reviewed from the recent hotfixes.
  • 23 Jul. 2023 (stats page): Reviewed from the recent hotfixes.
  • 23 Jul. 2023 (Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible page): Reviewed from the recent hotfixes and added more options for the DA build.
  • 23 Jul. 2023 (mythic+ page): Reviewed from the recent hotfixes and mentioned new talent options.
  • 23 Jul. 2023 (rotation page): Reviewed from the recent hotfixes.
  • 23 Jul. 2023 (talents page): Reviewed from the recent hotfixes. Noted difference in single target builds.
  • 23 Jul. 2023 (spells page): Reviewed from the recent hotfixes.
  • 23 Jul. 2023 (easy mode page): Reviewed from the recent hotfixes.
  • 23 Jul. 2023 (this page): Added a changelog from the recent hotfixes.
  • 17 Jul. 2023 (mythic+ page): Refactor to use new talent layout.
  • 17 Jul. 2023 (talents page): Refactor to use new talent layout.
  • 10 Jul. 2023 (FAQ page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.5.
  • 10 Jul. 2023 (how to improve page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.5.
  • 10 Jul. 2023 (simulations page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.5.
  • 10 Jul. 2023 (gear page): Updates for Patch 10.1.5 including new items from Dawn of the Infinite.
  • 10 Jul. 2023 (addons page): Add a new Power Infusion macro.
  • 10 Jul. 2023 (enchants page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.5.
  • 10 Jul. 2023 (stats page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.5.
  • 10 Jul. 2023 (Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible page): Update talent strings for 10.1.5.
  • 10 Jul. 2023 (mythic+ page): Updated talent strings for Patch 10.1.5.
  • 10 Jul. 2023 (rotation page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.5 and small update to Voidform opener.
  • 10 Jul. 2023 (talents page): Update talent strings for Patch 10.1.5.
  • 10 Jul. 2023 (spells page): Add in references to Benevolence and Essence Devourer talents for Patch 10.1.5.
  • 10 Jul. 2023 (easy mode page): Add new talent strings for 10.1.5.
  • 10 Jul. 2023 (this page): Updated for Patch 10.1.5 with new changes.
  • 28 Jun. 2023 (Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible page): Swap out Malediction for Deathspeaker in the Dark Ascension build.
  • 28 Jun. 2023 (talents page): Swap out Malediction for Deathspeaker on the Dark Ascension build.
  • 27 Jun. 2023 (gear page): Clarify a few choices on trinkets and embellished items.
  • 27 Jun. 2023 (enchants page): Adjust wording on Onyx Annulet do not use statement.
  • 27 Jun. 2023 (Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible page): Add notes about using Dark Ascension on certain fights.
  • 27 Jun. 2023 (mythic+ page): Adjust builds to include Distorted Reality, Dark Ascension, and Mindbender options.
  • 27 Jun. 2023 (rotation page): Rotational updates for Shadow Word: Death depending on talents selected. Clarify some Distorted Reality usage.
  • 27 Jun. 2023 (talents page): Add new talent builds from the recent hotfixes.
  • 27 Jun. 2023 (easy mode page): Update default build.
  • 27 Jun. 2023 (this page): Add note about recent hotfixes to Shadow.
  • 23 Jun. 2023 (mythic+ page): Update some figures for Distorted Reality.
  • 23 Jun. 2023 (talents page): Adjust notes about Distorted Reality.
  • 22 Jun. 2023 (mythic+ page): Correct issue with Mind Flay vs. Mind Spike comparisons.
  • 20 Jun. 2023 (Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible page): Update build and cooldown timings for Rashok.
  • 20 Jun. 2023 (mythic+ page): Clarify DR vs. ME and Mind Spike vs. Mind Flay DPS breakdowns.
  • 20 Jun. 2023 (rotation page): Update Devouring Plague refreshing details.
  • 20 Jun. 2023 (easy mode page): Add clarifying notes about Distorted Reality.
  • 16 Jun. 2023 (mythic+ page): Add more detail on why to use Mind Spike in keys.
  • 15 Jun. 2023 (rotation page): Clarifying note to Void Torrent around Devouring Plague.
  • 07 Jun. 2023 (gear page): Add note about Beacon to the Beyond in Mythic+.
  • 07 Jun. 2023 (mythic+ page): Add section on burst damage.
  • 06 Jun. 2023 (rotation page): Add note clarifying Void Torrent should always be fully channeled.
  • 01 Jun. 2023 (gear page): Clarifying technical note about how the T30 set bonus works and adding rough numbers.
  • 01 Jun. 2023 (addons page): Add simple Mass Dispel macro.
  • 01 Jun. 2023 (enchants page): Add note about rough value of a socket.
  • 01 Jun. 2023 (rotation page): Clarifying note about how the tier set bonus works.
  • 01 Jun. 2023 (spells page): Add a bit more detail to Shadow Crash.
  • 31 May 2023 (gear page): Add a bit more detail on weapon crafting.
  • 30 May 2023 (addons page): Add a few mouseover macros for handling Season 2 affixes.
  • 30 May 2023 (Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible page): Suggest using the Single Target with Shadow Crash build for Forgotten Experiments Mythic.
  • 30 May 2023 (mythic+ page): Add a few mouseover macros for handling Season 2 affixes.
  • 28 May 2023 (mythic+ page): Remove Purify Disease and Mind Control suggestion for Halls of Infusion.
  • 26 May 2023 (mythic+ page): Shuffle sections around and add more detail around defensive usage.
  • 26 May 2023 (rotation page): Add a note about tier set optimization in Mythic+.
  • 25 May 2023 (stats page): Add extra note about Ominous Chromatic Essence.
  • 24 May 2023 (mythic+ page): Remove part of the sample opener in favor of the rotation page.
  • 23 May 2023 (gear page): Add timewalking section.
  • 23 May 2023 (gear page): Adjust timewalking section from recent changes
  • 22 May 2023 (stats page): Add more detail on Haste soft caps.
  • 22 May 2023 (mythic+ page): More tips and details for Season 2.
  • 22 May 2023 (rotation page): Add more detail on using Halo, Divine Star, and Shadow Crash during pre-pull. Add note about Spoils usage.
  • 21 May 2023 (mythic+ page): Add easy way to see utility choices by dungeon and affix.
  • 19 May 2023 (mythic+ page): Add Mind Control section for interesting mobs to control.
  • 18 May 2023 (rotation page): Correct typo in the intro section.
  • 16 May 2023 (gear page): Add bug to Undulating Sporecloak and remove old Neltharion's Lair items.
  • 16 May 2023 (gear page): Remove reference to Undulating Sporecloak bug as it was fixed.
  • 15 May 2023 (gear page): Correct Undulating Sporecloak info now that it has fixed stats.
  • 15 May 2023 (enchants page): Rage Phial has been fixed so adjusting back suggestions and adding belt clasp.
  • 15 May 2023 (Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible page): Updates after first week of raid.
  • 06 May 2023 (gear page): Add note about Ominous Chromatic Essence flight choice.
  • 06 May 2023 (mythic+ page): Suggest Mass Dispel for Halls of Infusion and add more detail on Mind Flay in Mythic+.
  • 05 May 2023 (gear page): Update weapon and trinket rankings from recent changes.
  • 05 May 2023 (Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible page): Correct a few titles.
  • 05 May 2023 (rotation page): Clarify Shadow Crash usage is only for refreshing DoTs.
  • 04 May 2023 (mythic+ page): Add Season 2 dungeon utility section.
  • 04 May 2023 (this page): Remove Pending Changes section.
  • 03 May 2023 (enchants page): Change default Phial back to Vers with Rage being bugged.
  • 03 May 2023 (rotation page): Lower priority for Shadow Word: Death.
  • 02 May 2023 (enchants page): Add extra note on Sophic vs. Wafting.
  • 02 May 2023 (rotation page): Clarification for Dstar and Halo and expanded on Distorted Reality in Devouring Plague section.
  • 02 May 2023 (talents page): Small caveat to the flex points
  • 01 May 2023 (FAQ page): Update FAQs for Patch 10.1.0.
  • 01 May 2023 (how to improve page): Updated for Patch 10.1.0 removing references to Surge of Darkness.
  • 01 May 2023 (simulations page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.0.
  • 01 May 2023 (gear page): Update all gearing suggestions for 10.1 and Season 2.
  • 01 May 2023 (enchants page): Change suggested Phials and review other enchants for 10.1.0.
  • 01 May 2023 (stats page): Updated stat priority references to bugs that were fixed in 10.1.0.
  • 01 May 2023 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.
  • 01 May 2023 (mythic+ page): Updated talent builds and suggestions for 10.1.0.
  • 01 May 2023 (rotation page): Significant updates to support the 10.1 rework.
  • 01 May 2023 (talents page): Update talent builds for the 10.1.0 rework.
  • 01 May 2023 (spells page): Updated for new spells in 10.1.0.
  • 01 May 2023 (easy mode page): Updated for Patch 10.1.0.
  • 01 May 2023 (this page): Updated for patch 10.1.
  • 27 Apr. 2023 (Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible page): Page added.
  • 25 Apr. 2023 (addons page): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.
  • 23 Mar. 2023 (gear page): Update Onyx Annulet suggestions from recent hotfixes.
  • 23 Mar. 2023 (enchants page): Update Onyx Annulet suggestions from recent hotfixes.
  • 22 Mar. 2023 (gear page): Update Onyx Annulet suggestions from recent info on Prophetic Twilight Stone interactions.
  • 22 Mar. 2023 (enchants page): Update Onyx Annulet suggestions from recent info on Prophetic Twilight Stone interactions.
  • 20 Mar. 2023 (Legendaries): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
  • 20 Mar. 2023 (FAQ page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
  • 20 Mar. 2023 (how to improve page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
  • 20 Mar. 2023 (simulations page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
  • 20 Mar. 2023 (gear page): Update for Patch 10.0.7 with new section on the Onyx Annulet.
  • 20 Mar. 2023 (addons page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
  • 20 Mar. 2023 (enchants page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7 and add info about the Onyx Annulet ring.
  • 20 Mar. 2023 (stats page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
  • 20 Mar. 2023 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
  • 20 Mar. 2023 (mythic+ page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7.
  • 20 Mar. 2023 (rotation page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
  • 20 Mar. 2023 (talents page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
  • 20 Mar. 2023 (spells page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
  • 20 Mar. 2023 (easy mode page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.7.
  • 20 Mar. 2023 (this page): Updated for Patch 10.0.7 and added section for known bugs.
  • 05 Mar. 2023 (gear page): Small tweak to Dungeon trinket suggestions.
  • 26 Feb. 2023 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Update Raszageth talents to default to Dark Ascension and add more options to winds guide.
  • 26 Feb. 2023 (mythic+ page): Correct error in Mindgames target cap.
  • 25 Feb. 2023 (rotation page): Clarify Void Torrent use in opener.
  • 23 Feb. 2023 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Add basic guide for Mythic Raszageth winds.
  • 23 Feb. 2023 (rotation page): Fix issue with Void Torrent in single target, should only cast with all 3 DoTs active.
  • 22 Feb. 2023 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Update Dathea suggestions.
  • 22 Feb. 2023 (mythic+ page): Add caveat for using Mind Sear in Mythic+.
  • 17 Feb. 2023 (mythic+ page): Add more detail to the example opener.
  • 15 Feb. 2023 (enchants page): Clarify gem usage.
  • 04 Feb. 2023 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Update builds for fights to use Void Eruption more for cleave fights.
  • 04 Feb. 2023 (mythic+ page): Adjust single target differences for common builds.
  • 04 Feb. 2023 (talents page): Update 2-target build and add a note about VF on single target.
  • 03 Feb. 2023 (addons page): Fix issue with Mind Control macro.
  • 03 Feb. 2023 (rotation page): Adjust high priority Mind Flay: Insanity action to only use when Void Torrent is not available.
  • 02 Feb. 2023 (mythic+ page): Add more uses for Dispel and Mass Dispel.
  • 31 Jan. 2023 (rotation page): Correct high priority Mind Flay: Insanity line with Cthun when not taking Mindbender. Condense AoE rotation down to be easier to read.
  • 26 Jan. 2023 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Small adjustment to Kurog non-Mythic build.
  • 24 Jan. 2023 (FAQ page): Add new question for 10.0.5.
  • 24 Jan. 2023 (how to improve page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
  • 24 Jan. 2023 (simulations page): Add updated method for Dungeon sims for 10.0.5.
  • 24 Jan. 2023 (gear page): Update gear suggestions for 10.0.5.
  • 24 Jan. 2023 (addons page): Add a macro for Mind Control and clean up a few others.
  • 24 Jan. 2023 (enchants page): Added mention of Haste/Mastery combo gem.
  • 24 Jan. 2023 (stats page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
  • 24 Jan. 2023 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Update talent builds from 10.0.5 changes.
  • 24 Jan. 2023 (mythic+ page): Update talent builds and suggestions for 10.0.5.
  • 24 Jan. 2023 (rotation page): Update rotation guide for 10.0.5 with Void Torrent usage.
  • 24 Jan. 2023 (talents page): Update talent builds for Patch 10.0.5.
  • 24 Jan. 2023 (spells page): Add new talents for 10.0.5.
  • 24 Jan. 2023 (easy mode page): Update talents for 10.0.5 builds.
  • 24 Jan. 2023 (this page): Reviewed and updated for Patch 10.0.5.
  • 15 Jan. 2023 (talents page): Add optional change to the ST + Shadow Crash build and update the 3 target council build.
  • 13 Jan. 2023 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Correct Void Torrent suggestion for Sennarth.
  • 12 Jan. 2023 (mythic+ page): Add Void Tendrils suggestion for Spiteful affix.
  • 12 Jan. 2023 (rotation page): Remove Mind Sear usage on single target.
  • 11 Jan. 2023 (mythic+ page): Add new talent builds from the recent buffs.
  • 11 Jan. 2023 (rotation page): Rotational updates for 10.0.5, mostly formatting changes with some small clarity updates.
  • 11 Jan. 2023 (talents page): Update Mythic+ talent builds from the recent changes.
  • 05 Jan. 2023 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Remove incorrect suggestion for Mass Dispel on Sennarth.
  • 04 Jan. 2023 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Simplify talent builds.
  • 04 Jan. 2023 (rotation page): Small clarification on Devouring Plague refresh notes and add some Trinket notes.
  • 03 Jan. 2023 (rotation page): Update openers with more detail. Split them out by cooldown to be easier to maintain.
  • 01 Jan. 2023 (rotation page): Lower priority on Shadow Word: Death with Inescapable Torment.
  • 29 Dec. 2022 (rotation page): Add new logic for Mind Flay: Insanity and change default checkboxes.
  • 24 Dec. 2022 (gear page): Add Desperate Invokers Codex trinket.
  • 23 Dec. 2022 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Update talent builds from Screams of the Void bug.
  • 23 Dec. 2022 (mythic+ page): Add more detail to picking between the two talent builds in Mythic+.
  • 23 Dec. 2022 (talents page): Update talent builds to account for Screams of the Void bug.
  • 21 Dec. 2022 (gear page): Add some more detail to crafted gear sections.
  • 21 Dec. 2022 (enchants page): Add extra clarification on when to use Vers phial.
  • 21 Dec. 2022 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Update most talent suggestions after week 1 of raid.
  • 21 Dec. 2022 (easy mode page): Update talent suggestions to be simpler to start with.
  • 13 Dec. 2022 (gear page): Add video guide for crafted gear and remove note about having different elements in Elemental Lariat.
  • 13 Dec. 2022 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Add alternative single target build for a few encounters that has more burst.
  • 13 Dec. 2022 (talents page): Add alternate ST build that offers more burst.
  • 12 Dec. 2022 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Swap to Idol of Y'Shaarj instead of Yogg-Saron for Eranog.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (FAQ page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (how to improve page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (simulations page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (gear page): Updated for Season 1 launch.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (addons page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (enchants page): Add note about more Phials that I would not suggest using.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (stats page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (Vault of the Incarnates page): Page added.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (mythic+ page): Add some start of season 1 tips.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (rotation page): Added section discussing Tier 29 set bonus rotational changes.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (talents page): Updated for Dragonflight Season 1.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (spells page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (easy mode page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (this page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
  • 28 Nov. 2022 (FAQ page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
  • 28 Nov. 2022 (how to improve page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
  • 28 Nov. 2022 (simulations page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
  • 28 Nov. 2022 (gear page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
  • 28 Nov. 2022 (addons page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
  • 28 Nov. 2022 (enchants page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
  • 28 Nov. 2022 (stats page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
  • 28 Nov. 2022 (mythic+ page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
  • 28 Nov. 2022 (rotation page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
  • 28 Nov. 2022 (talents page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
  • 28 Nov. 2022 (spells page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
  • 28 Nov. 2022 (easy mode page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
  • 28 Nov. 2022 (this page): Updated for Dragonflight launch.
  • 09 Nov. 2022 (rotation page): Added extra note about Mind Spike vs. Mind Flay with Mind Melt and Idol of C'Thun.
  • 08 Nov. 2022 (rotation page): Moved racials out of the rotation into their own section. Fixed opener to be easier to read.
  • 07 Nov. 2022 (rotation page): Made some parts of the rotation around Mind Blast easier to read.
  • 07 Nov. 2022 (easy mode page): Updated Marileth soulbind calc to remove Dissonant Echoes conduit.
  • 05 Nov. 2022 (mythic+ page): Add a section on the Mythic+ opener and easy version of the priority list.
  • 05 Nov. 2022 (rotation page): Cleaned up Devouring Plague lines to be more clear.
  • 03 Nov. 2022 (rotation page): Updated the rotations filler sections to be clearer. Added a new section on how to use Mind Sear.
  • 03 Nov. 2022 (spells page): Included acronyms and commonly used references to spells.
  • 02 Nov. 2022 (rotation page): Made it clearer when to use your filler spells with the bottom section.
  • 31 Oct. 2022 (mythic+ page): Updated talent builds to no longer suggest Psychic Link and removed Idol-less build.
  • 31 Oct. 2022 (talents page): Updatedd talent builds to no longer suggest Psychic Link and changed default Mythic+ build to Yogg-Saron.
  • 31 Oct. 2022 (easy mode page): Updated talent builds to no longer suggest Psychic Link.
  • 30 Oct. 2022 (addons page): Added extra movement macro.
  • 27 Oct. 2022 (addons page): Updated PI macro and added a new one for talent choice nodes.
  • 26 Oct. 2022 (Castle Nathria page): Updated suggested build to use Idol of Y'Shaarj and Talbadar's Stratagem Legendary.
  • 26 Oct. 2022 (Sanctum of Domination page): Updated suggested build to use Idol of Y'Shaarj and Talbadar's Stratagem Legendary.
  • 26 Oct. 2022 (Sepulcher of the First Ones page): Updated suggested build to use Idol of Y'Shaarj and Talbadar's Stratagem Legendary.
  • 26 Oct. 2022 (mythic+ page): Updated builds to pickup Translucent Image.
  • 26 Oct. 2022 (rotation page): Added more rotation switches to make things easier to look at.
  • 26 Oct. 2022 (talents page): Updated talent builds from recent bug finding for Screams of the Void.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (Legendaries): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (Torghast): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (Covenants and Soulbinds): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (FAQ page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (how to improve page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (simulations page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (gear page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (addons page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (enchants page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (stats page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (Castle Nathria page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (Sanctum of Domination page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (Sepulcher of the First Ones page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (mythic+ page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (rotation page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (rotation page): Adjusted priority of Shadow Word: Death, Mind Flay, and Mind Spike.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (talents page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (spells page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (easy mode page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 25 Oct. 2022 (this page): Updated for Dragonflight pre-patch.
  • 29 Jul. 2022 (Patch 9.2 Analysis): Added changes for 9.2.5 and Season 4.
  • 22 Feb. 2022 (Patch 9.2 Analysis): Updated changelog from Pallid Command nerfs.
  • 15 Jan. 2022 (Patch 9.2 Analysis): Added Patch 9.2 changes and initial thoughts.
  • 01 Nov. 2021 (Patch 9.1 Analysis): Added Patch 9.1.5 changes.
  • 13 Jul. 2021 (Patch 9.1 Analysis): Added new hotfixes and remove PTR blurb.
  • 06 Jul. 2021 (Patch 9.1 Analysis): Removed Anima Power section.
  • 29 Jun. 2021 (Patch 9.1 Analysis): Added all changes with up to date commentary.
  • 02 May 2021 (Patch 9.1 Analysis): More PTR changes from the latest build affecting base spells, Legendaries, and Conduits.
  • 22 Apr. 2021 (Patch 9.1 Analysis): Added initial content.
  • 26 Oct. 2020 (Ny'alotha page): Updated suggestions for Mindbender and Ancient Madness post pre-patch tuning.
  • 12 Oct. 2020 (Ny'alotha page): Page updated for the Shadowlands pre-patch.
  • 13 Jan. 2020 (Uldir page): This page has been reviewed for Patch 8.3 and no changes are necessary.
  • 13 Jan. 2020 (Battle of Dazar'alor page): This page has been reviewed for Patch 8.3 and no changes are necessary.
  • 13 Jan. 2020 (Crucible of Storms page): This page has been reviewed for Patch 8.3 and no changes are necessary.
  • 13 Jan. 2020 (The Eternal Palace page): This page has been reviewed for Patch 8.3 and no changes are necessary.
  • 06 Oct. 2019 (The Eternal Palace page): Added more tips to a few bosses.
  • 05 Oct. 2019 (The Eternal Palace page): Added more tips.
  • 09 Jul. 2019 (The Eternal Palace page): Guide added.
  • 25 Jun. 2019 (Uldir page): This page has been reviewed for the release of Patch 8.2 and no changes are necessary.
  • 25 Jun. 2019 (Battle of Dazar'alor page): This page has been reviewed for the release of Patch 8.2 and no changes are necessary.
  • 25 Jun. 2019 (Crucible of Storms page): This page has been reviewed for the release of Patch 8.2 and no changes are necessary.
  • 11 May 2019 (Crucible of Storms page): Updated talent suggestions and added tips for Uu'nat.
  • 14 Apr. 2019 (Uldir page): This page has been reviewed and no changes are necessary for the release of the Crucible of Storms raid.
  • 14 Apr. 2019 (Battle of Dazar'alor page): This page has been reviewed and no changes are necessary for the release of the Crucible of Storms raid.
  • 14 Apr. 2019 (Crucible of Storms page): Guide added.
  • 26 Feb. 2019 (Battle of Dazar'alor page): Updated several talent suggestions and playstyle tips.
  • 29 Jan. 2019 (Battle of Dazar'alor page): Added the remaining talent advice and boss tips.
  • 24 Jan. 2019 (Battle of Dazar'alor page): Filled in most of the talent advice and boss tips.
  • 22 Jan. 2019 (Battle of Dazar'alor page): Added boss tips for Shadow Priest in Battle of Dazar'alor.
  • 12 Dec. 2018 (Uldir page): Updated some of the talent recommendations and fight tips.
  • 10 Dec. 2018 (Uldir page): Updated for Patch 8.1 changes.
  • 04 Oct. 2018 (Uldir page): Updated now that proper conclusions can be drawn based on data.
  • 11 Sep. 2018 (Uldir page): Updated after seeing data from the first week of Uldir.
  • 05 Sep. 2018 (Uldir page): Restructured playstyle advice and updated talent suggestions.
  • 04 Sep. 2018 (Uldir page): Preliminary updated for Uldir launch.
  • 09 Aug. 2018 (Uldir page): Removed Legion info and added a placeholder for Uldir.
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