WoW Forever Shadow Priest BiS & Leveling Gear
Best-in-slot gear you can get at every level from 10 to 60, for Alliance and Horde. Hover or tap an item for its Forever stats and where it drops. Data checked .
Level 20 Shadow
Priest · Alliance
16/17 slots filled
For every slot we score each item you can get at that level by your spec’s stat weights and pick the highest score. Only quest rewards, dungeon boss drops, drops from a specific mob, vendor items and crafted gear count; random world drops, raid gear, PvP and reputation rewards and profession-only items are left out. If no item adds anything for the spec, the slot says No clear upgrade. Plan the talents for this spec in the Priest talent calculator.
Shadow Priest pre-raid BiS (level 60)
The best gear a level 60 Shadow Priest can collect before raiding, from dungeons, quests and crafting.
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Dreadmist MaskScholomance: Darkmaster Gandling | |
| Neck | Orb of the DarkmoonQuest: 1200 Tickets - Orb of the Darkmoon | |
| Shoulder | Virtuous MantleQuest: Anthion's Parting Words (Ironforge) (Alliance) · Quest: Anthion's Parting Words (Orgrimmar) | |
| Back | Fel CapeCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Chest | Virtuous RobeQuest: Saving the Best for Last (Orgrimmar) (Horde) · Quest: Saving the Best for Last (Ironforge) (Alliance) | |
| Wrist | Virtuous BracersQuest: An Earnest Proposition (Orgrimmar) (Horde) · Quest: An Earnest Proposition (Ironforge) (Alliance) | |
| Hands | Virtuous GlovesQuest: Just Compensation (Ironforge) (Alliance) · Quest: Just Compensation (Orgrimmar) (Horde) | |
| Waist | Virtuous BeltQuest: Just Compensation (Ironforge) (Alliance) · Quest: Just Compensation (Orgrimmar) (Horde) | |
| Legs | Dreadmist LeggingsStratholme: Baron Rivendare | |
| Feet | Virtuous SandalsQuest: Anthion's Parting Words (Ironforge) (Alliance) · Quest: Anthion's Parting Words (Orgrimmar) | |
| Finger | Elemental Focus BandDrop: Prince Skaldrenox (Silithus) | |
| Finger | Ring of EntropyDrop: Lord Kazzak (Blasted Lands) | |
| Trinket | Shard of the SplithoovesQuest: Heroes of Old (Blasted Lands) | |
| Trinket | Thunderbrew's Boot FlaskQuest: Sweet Amber (Westfall) | Roogug's Severed HeadRazorfen Kraul: Roogug |
| Main Hand | Verimonde's Last ResortQuest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Friend of the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Revered Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Exalted Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Honored Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) | |
| Off Hand | Mordresh's Lifeless SkullRazorfen Downs: Mordresh Fire Eye | |
| Wand | Torch of LightCrafted: Enchanting | |
Shadow Priest leveling gear by level
Level 10 Shadow Priest gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | No clear upgrade | |
| Neck | Scholarly PendantQuest: Friend of the Library | |
| Shoulder | Talbar MantleQuest: In Nightmares (The Barrens) (Horde) · Quest: In Nightmares (The Barrens) (Alliance) | |
| Back | Timberland CapeQuest: Tharnariun's Hope (Darkshore) | Acidproof CloakQuest: A Recipe For Death (Silverpine Forest) |
| Chest | Blue Linen RobeCrafted: Tailoring | High Robe of the AdjudicatorQuest: Assault on Fenris Isle (Silverpine Forest) |
| Wrist | Fellicent's BindingsDrop: Fellicent's Shade (Tirisfal Glades) | Featherbead BracersQuest: Returning the Lost Satchel (Ragefire Chasm) |
| Hands | Evergreen GlovesQuest: Tharnariun's Hope (Darkshore) | Wayfaring GlovesQuest: Stolen Booty (The Barrens) |
| Waist | Novice Arcanist's SashCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Legs | Scarab TrousersQuest: Escape Through Stealth (Darkshore) | Simple KiltCrafted: Tailoring |
| Feet | Empyrean ShoesQuest: Confront Lorthuna (Zephras Isle) (Horde) · Quest: Confront Lorthuna (Zephras Isle) (Alliance) | |
| Finger | No clear upgrade | Ring of ScornQuest: A Husband's Revenge (Silverpine Forest) |
| Finger | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | Thornroot ClubQuest: Ursal the Mauler (Teldrassil) | Crescent StaffQuest: Leaders of the Fang (Wailing Caverns) |
| Off Hand | Dwarven TomeQuest: Important Heirlooms (The Hall of Thanes) | No clear upgrade |
| Wand | DeepblazeQuest: Old Ironforge Incursion (The Hall of Thanes) | Branding RodQuest: Isha Awak (The Barrens) |
Level 15 Shadow Priest gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | No clear upgrade | |
| Neck | Ephemeral ChokerThe Hall of Thanes: Faldrim Anvilmar | |
| Shoulder | Talbar MantleQuest: In Nightmares (The Barrens) (Horde) · Quest: In Nightmares (The Barrens) (Alliance) | |
| Back | Pearl-clasped CloakCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Chest | Filigreed Shadow GownCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Wrist | Crystalline CuffsRagefire Chasm: Taragaman the Hungerer | Tabitha's CuffsQuest: A Frightened Request (Ruins of Lordaeron) |
| Hands | Shadow GlovesCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Waist | Novice Arcanist's SashCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Legs | Pious LegwrapsQuest: The Tower of Althalaxx (Darkshore) | Colorful KiltCrafted: Tailoring |
| Feet | Shadow BootsCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Finger | Ring of Iron WillQuest: Howling in the Hills (Redridge Mountains) | Ring of ScornQuest: A Husband's Revenge (Silverpine Forest) |
| Finger | Clergy RingQuest: The Tower of Althalaxx (Darkshore) | Bounty Hunter's RingQuest: Hezrul Bloodmark (The Barrens) |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | Fang of MagmatusThe Hall of Thanes: Magmatus | Gnarled Necromancer's StaffQuest: The Wrath of Rath'mael (Ruins of Lordaeron) |
| Off Hand | Dwarven TomeQuest: Important Heirlooms (The Hall of Thanes) | No clear upgrade |
| Wand | DeepblazeQuest: Old Ironforge Incursion (The Hall of Thanes) | Branding RodQuest: Isha Awak (The Barrens) |
Level 20 Shadow Priest gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Shadow CircletCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Neck | Ephemeral ChokerThe Hall of Thanes: Faldrim Anvilmar | |
| Shoulder | Mantle of HonorQuest: Bride of the Embalmer (Duskwood) | Fairywing MantleQuest: A Fine Mess (Gnomeregan) |
| Back | Heavy Woolen CloakCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Chest | Filigreed Shadow GownCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Wrist | Crystalline CuffsRagefire Chasm: Taragaman the Hungerer | Tabitha's CuffsQuest: A Frightened Request (Ruins of Lordaeron) |
| Hands | Shadow GlovesCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Waist | Shadow SashCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Legs | Filigreed Shadow LeggingsCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Feet | Spidersilk BootsCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Finger | Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library | |
| Finger | Black Pearl RingDrop: Lady Vespira (Darkshore) | |
| Trinket | Lookie's SpyglassThe Deadmines: Cookie | |
| Trinket | No clear upgrade | |
| Main Hand | Scepter of the AbandonedRuins of Lordaeron: The Abandoned | Gnarled Necromancer's StaffQuest: The Wrath of Rath'mael (Ruins of Lordaeron) |
| Off Hand | Onu's PatienceQuest: Baron Marinous (Darkshore) | No clear upgrade |
| Wand | Gravestone ScepterQuest: Blackfathom Villainy (Blackfathom Deeps) (Alliance) · Quest: Blackfathom Villainy (Blackfathom Deeps) (Horde) | |
Level 25 Shadow Priest gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Filigreed Shadow CircletCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Neck | Giantstone MedallionQuest: Gleaning Our Future (Wetlands) | Ephemeral ChokerThe Hall of Thanes: Faldrim Anvilmar |
| Shoulder | Mantle of HonorQuest: Bride of the Embalmer (Duskwood) | Feline MantleShadowfang Keep: Wolf Master Nandos |
| Back | Thornweaver DrapeRazorfen Kraul: Roogug | |
| Chest | Shadow GownCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Wrist | Fingerbone BracersDrop: Forsaken Dark Stalker (Ashenvale) | Knife-Polishing RagQuest: Open the Maw (Excavation Site: Wetlands) |
| Hands | Hands of DarknessCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Waist | Belt of ArugalShadowfang Keep: Archmage Arugal | |
| Legs | Shadow LeggingsCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Feet | Spidersilk BootsCrafted: Tailoring | Enchanted SandalsQuest: Heart of Disruption (City of Dalaran) |
| Finger | Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library | |
| Finger | Dark Horde BandThe Stockade: Targorr the Dread | |
| Trinket | Roogug's Severed HeadRazorfen Kraul: Roogug | |
| Trinket | Worgenbane TalismanShadowfang Keep: Commander Springvale | |
| Main Hand | Fallen Dragon's ScepterQuest: Stopping the Cycle (Wetlands) | SoulstaffCrafted: Enchanting |
| Off Hand | No clear upgrade | |
| Wand | Gravestone ScepterQuest: Blackfathom Villainy (Blackfathom Deeps) (Alliance) · Quest: Blackfathom Villainy (Blackfathom Deeps) (Horde) | |
Level 30 Shadow Priest gear
Level 35 Shadow Priest gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Filigreed Shadow CircletCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Neck | Scorn's Icy ChokerScarlet Monastery: Scorn | |
| Shoulder | Mantle of DoanScarlet Monastery: Arcanist Doan | |
| Back | Icy CloakCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Chest | Robe of PowerCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Wrist | Spidertank OilragGnomeregan: Electrocutioner 6000 | |
| Hands | Black HandwrapsCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Waist | Star BeltCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Legs | Blighted LeggingsScarlet Monastery: Azshir the Sleepless | |
| Feet | Black SlippersCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Finger | Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library | |
| Finger | Ring of Power RegulationExcavation Site: Wetlands: Relic Guardian | |
| Trinket | Roogug's Severed HeadRazorfen Kraul: Roogug | |
| Trinket | Worgenbane TalismanShadowfang Keep: Commander Springvale | |
| Main Hand | Greatstaff of the NecrokhansQuest: Khan Jehn (Desolace) | |
| Off Hand | No clear upgrade | |
| Wand | Master Hunter's WandQuest: Big Game Hunter (Stranglethorn Vale) | |
Level 40 Shadow Priest gear
Level 45 Shadow Priest gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Dreamweave CircletCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Neck | Triune AmuletScarlet Monastery: High Inquisitor Whitemane | |
| Shoulder | Netherpearl ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Back | Icy CloakCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Chest | Dreamweave VestCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Wrist | Netherpearl CuffsCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Hands | Dreamweave GlovesCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Waist | Black CordCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Legs | Blighted LeggingsScarlet Monastery: Azshir the Sleepless | |
| Feet | Black SlippersCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Finger | Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library | |
| Finger | Ring of FortitudeQuest: Rise, Obsidion! (Searing Gorge) | Ring of Power RegulationExcavation Site: Wetlands: Relic Guardian |
| Trinket | Shard of the SplithoovesQuest: Heroes of Old (Blasted Lands) | |
| Trinket | Thunderbrew's Boot FlaskQuest: Sweet Amber (Westfall) | Roogug's Severed HeadRazorfen Kraul: Roogug |
| Main Hand | Radiant StaffCrafted: Enchanting | |
| Off Hand | No clear upgrade | |
| Wand | Cairnstone SliverQuest: The Morrow Stone (Feralas) | Dreambough WandCrafted: Enchanting |
Level 50 Shadow Priest gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Dreamweave CircletCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Neck | Archlight TalismanQuest: Hidden Treasures (Eastern Plaguelands) | |
| Shoulder | Netherpearl ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Back | Runecloth CloakCrafted: Tailoring | Deep Woodlands CloakQuest: Wanted: Vile Priestess Hexx and Her Minions (The Hinterlands) |
| Chest | Ghostweave VestCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Wrist | Netherpearl CuffsCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Hands | Black GlovesCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Waist | Black WaistcordCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Legs | Felcloth PantsCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Feet | Black SandalsCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Finger | Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library | |
| Finger | Ring of FortitudeQuest: Rise, Obsidion! (Searing Gorge) | Sha'ni's RingQuest: Krom'Grul (Burning Steppes) |
| Trinket | Shard of the SplithoovesQuest: Heroes of Old (Blasted Lands) | |
| Trinket | Thunderbrew's Boot FlaskQuest: Sweet Amber (Westfall) | Roogug's Severed HeadRazorfen Kraul: Roogug |
| Main Hand | Radiant StaffCrafted: Enchanting | |
| Off Hand | No clear upgrade | |
| Wand | Lesser Eternal WandCrafted: Enchanting | |
Level 55 Shadow Priest gear
| Slot | Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Dreamweave CircletCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Neck | Amulet of the DawnQuest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Friend of the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Exalted Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Revered Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Epic Armaments of Battle - Honored Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) | |
| Shoulder | Dreadmist MantleScholomance: Jandice Barov | |
| Back | Runecloth CloakCrafted: Tailoring | Deep Woodlands CloakQuest: Wanted: Vile Priestess Hexx and Her Minions (The Hinterlands) |
| Chest | Robe of Winter NightCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Wrist | Netherpearl CuffsCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Hands | Devout GlovesStratholme: Archivist Galford | |
| Waist | Black WaistcordCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Legs | Ghostweave PantsCrafted: Tailoring | |
| Feet | Magister's BootsStratholme: Hearthsinger Forresten | |
| Finger | Band of PietyQuest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Friend of the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Revered Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Exalted Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Honored Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) | |
| Finger | Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library | |
| Trinket | Shard of the SplithoovesQuest: Heroes of Old (Blasted Lands) | |
| Trinket | Thunderbrew's Boot FlaskQuest: Sweet Amber (Westfall) | Roogug's Severed HeadRazorfen Kraul: Roogug |
| Main Hand | Verimonde's Last ResortQuest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Friend of the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Revered Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Exalted Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) · Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Honored Amongst the Dawn (Eastern Plaguelands) | |
| Off Hand | Mordresh's Lifeless SkullRazorfen Downs: Mordresh Fire Eye | |
| Wand | Brilliant WandCrafted: Enchanting | |
Questions players ask
- What is the best Shadow Priest leveling gear at level 20 in WoW Forever?
- At level 20 (Alliance) the best Shadow Priest items are Shadow Circlet, Ephemeral Choker, Mantle of Honor, Heavy Woolen Cloak, Filigreed Shadow Gown, Crystalline Cuffs, Shadow Gloves, Shadow Sash, Filigreed Shadow Leggings, Spidersilk Boots, Philanthropist's Ring, Black Pearl Ring, Lookie's Spyglass, Scepter of the Abandoned, Onu's Patience, Gravestone Scepter. Switch the faction toggle in the gear window for Horde, and pick another level to see what replaces them.
- What is the Shadow Priest pre-raid BiS in WoW Forever?
- The level 60 set for Shadow Priest (Alliance) is Dreadmist Mask, Orb of the Darkmoon, Virtuous Mantle, Fel Cape, Virtuous Robe, Virtuous Bracers, Virtuous Gloves, Virtuous Belt, Dreadmist Leggings, Virtuous Sandals, Elemental Focus Band, Ring of Entropy, Shard of the Splithooves, Thunderbrew's Boot Flask, Verimonde's Last Resort, Mordresh's Lifeless Skull, Torch of Light. Every item shows the quest, dungeon boss, vendor or profession that gives it.
- What is the best leveling gear in WoW Forever?
- It depends on your class, spec, level and faction. Pick your class and spec, set your level and faction, and the gear window shows the best item for each slot that you can get at that level, with the quest, dungeon boss, vendor or profession that gives it.
- How are the best-in-slot items picked?
- For every slot we score each item you can get at that level by your spec’s stat weights and pick the highest score. Only quest rewards, dungeon boss drops, drops from a specific mob, vendor items and crafted gear count; random world drops, raid gear, PvP and reputation rewards and profession-only items are left out. If no item adds anything for the spec, the slot says No clear upgrade.
- Why do Alliance and Horde get different gear?
- Quest rewards are faction specific, and so are some vendors. Dungeon drops and crafted items are the same for both factions. Switch the faction toggle to see the gear for your side.
- Is the item data from WoW Forever or Classic?
- From WoW Forever. Stats, required levels and sources come from the Wowhead World of Warcraft: Forever database and the Forever game client, checked 3 November 2026. Forever changed many Classic items, and where they differ the Forever version is used.
- Where can I buy WoW Forever gold?
- Timesaver.gg sells WoW Forever gold for US and EU at timesaver.gg/products/wow-forever-gold. Pick any amount up to 900 gold, then choose face-to-face trade or mail delivery.
- How is WoW Forever gold delivered?
- A Timesaver.gg trader meets your character in game for a face-to-face trade, or sends the gold by in-game mail. You choose the method at checkout, and most orders are handled within a day.
- How much does WoW Forever gold cost?
- Prices are per 100 gold and change with the market; the current price for your region is shown on the WoW Forever gold page before you pay.
Rather skip the leveling?
Timesaver.gg WoW Forever powerleveling takes your Priest from 1 to 60 for you.