WoW SoD Phase 8 Shadow Priest DPS Build
We will go over the best items, runes and talents for Shadow Priests in World of Warcraft Season of Discovery Phase 8.
The newest installment of Season of Discovery is now live, and players are busy clearing the new Scarlet Crusade-themed raid called the Scarlet Enclave. This time around, you will get the opportunity to infiltrate New Avalon within the Scarlet Enclave, gaining knowledge of new recipes and earning some cool new rewards as well.
Having that in mind, we will go over the BiS gear, talents and runes for Shadow Priests in Season of Discovery Phase 8.
Table of Contents
Shadow Priest Talents and Runes
Talents
For the talents, you will need to spend 13 points into Discipline, and 38 in Shadow to maximize your damage.
Runes
Shadow Priest BiS List
Here are the best Shadow Priest items you can use to maximize your damage. Most of the items are from the new Scarlet Enclave Raid.
NOTE: Make sure to also enchant your shoulders with Soul of the Soul Warder.
- Vestments of the Oracle is sold by Vethsera in Ahn'Qiraj
- Footwraps of the Oracle is sold by Kandrostrasz in Ahn'Qiraj
- Band of Faith drops from Naxxramas
- Wrath of Cenarius is a reward from Champion's Battlegear in Silithus
- The Restrained Essence of Sapphiron drops from Naxxramas
- Cassandra's Tome is a reward from Procrastimond's Gratitude that starts with Tarnished Bronze Scale
- Shadowbound Grimoire drops from Karazhan Crypts
- Doomsayer's Demise drops from Karazhan Crypts
| Item | Slot |
| Crown of Revelation (Prophetic Curse) | Head |
| Vial of Pus | Neck |
| Mantle of Revelation (Power of the Scourge) | Shoulders |
| Flag of the Broken Admiral (Enchant Cloak - Lesser Shadow Resistance) | Back |
| Vestments of the Oracle* (Glowing Chitin Armor Kit) | Chest |
| Wrists of Revelation (Enchant Bracer - Greater Spellpower) | Wrist |
| Hands of Revelation (Enchant Gloves - Shadow Power) | Hands |
| Girdle of Revelation | Waist |
| Pants of Revelation (Prophetic Curse) | Legs |
| Footwraps of the Oracle* (Glowing Chitin Armor Kit) | Feet |
| Band of Faith* | Ring |
| Wrath of Cenarius* | Ring |
| The Restrained Essence of Sapphiron* | Trinket |
| Cassandra's Tome* | Trinket |
| Tyr's Fall (Enchant Weapon - Spell Power) | Staff |
| Shadowbound Grimoire* (Enchant Off-Hand - Superior Intellect) | Off-hand |
| Doomsayer's Demise* | Wand |
And that covers all of the basics for building your Shadow Priest in World of Warcraft Season of Discovery Phase 8. Best of luck on your rolls and make sure to explore all of the new content that has been added in this phase.
