Priest Shadow PvE: Pre-Raid BiS (Level 60)

level 60

Provisional list for level 60 before the first raids, based on our game data (beta): quest rewards, crafting and reputation. Loot from level 60 dungeons isn't included yet because Blizzard hasn't published it. Current list for level 30

Provisional pre-raid gear for a level 60 Priest in WoW Forever, slot by slot, from quests, reputation and crafting. Shadow PvE list: Spell power and damage of your own school first, then critical strikes, hit chance and intellect. Status: based on our game data (beta), values in Forever may still differ. Loot from level 60 dungeons isn't included yet because Blizzard hasn't published it.

HordeAlliance

List for Horde

Gear by slot

Slot	Best choice	Source	Alternatives
Head	Virtuous Crown	Quest: Saving the Best for LastAlliance, Ironforge, level 58+ Quest: Saving the Best for LastHorde, Orgrimmar, level 58+	Felcloth Hood Spellpower Goggles Xtreme Plus Dreamweave Circlet Ghostweave Hood Runecloth Headband
Neck	Orb of the Darkmoonlevel 60+	Quest: 1200 Tickets - Orb of the DarkmoonLevel 55+	Amulet of the Dawn Beads of Ogre Mojo Archlight Talisman Beads of Ogre Might Medallion of the Dawn
Shoulder	Mantle of the Timbermawlevel 56+	Tailoring (290)	Felcloth Shoulders Argent Shoulders Defiler's Epaulets Virtuous Mantle Runecloth Shoulders
Back	Deep Woodlands Cloak	Quest: Wanted: Vile Priestess Hexx and Her MinionsHorde, The Hinterlands, level 46+. One of several rewards to choose from	Runecloth Cloak Earthweave Cloak Faded Hakkari Cloak Cerise Drape Cindercloth Cloak
Chest	Robe of Winter Nightlevel 52+	Tailoring (245)	Earthpower Vest Felcloth Robe Virtuous Robe Truefaith Vestments Runecloth Tunic
Wrist	Rockfury Bracers	Quest: Stalwart's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from	Netherpearl Cuffs Virtuous Bracers Runecloth Cuffs Bracers of Hope Nethergeld Cuffs
Hands	Felcloth Gloveslevel 57+	Tailoring (280)	Gloves of Spell Mastery Sandworm Skin Gloves Black Gloves Earth Warder's Gloves Raider Handwraps
Waist	Belt of the Archmagelevel 57+	Tailoring (295)	Defiler's Cloth Girdle Black Waistcord Virtuous Belt Wisdom of the Timbermaw Ghostweave Cord
Legs	Felcloth Pantslevel 50+	Tailoring (230)	Virtuous Skirt Ghostweave Pants Runed Stygian Leggings Brightcloth Pants Wizardweave Leggings
Feet	Virtuous Sandals	Quest: Anthion's Parting WordsAlliance, Ironforge, level 58+ Quest: Anthion's Parting WordsHorde, Orgrimmar, level 58+	Black Sandals Venomspew Footpads Defiler's Cloth Boots Ghostweave Boots Swarmtender's Footpads
Finger	Band of Earthen Might Band of Piety	Quest: Veteran's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Friend of the DawnEastern Plaguelands, level 55+. One of several rewards to choose from Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Honored Amongst the DawnEastern Plaguelands, level 55+. One of several rewards to choose from	Band of Earthen Wrath Might of Cenarius Darkspear Signet Glowing Crystal Ring
Trinket	Darkmoon Card: Blue Dragonlevel 60+ Frozen Heart of the Mountainlevel 50+	Quest: Darkmoon Beast DeckLevel 1+ Enchanting (275)Only the crafter can wear it	Rune of the Guard Captain Shard of the Splithooves Defiler's Talisman Relentless Raider's Seal
Two-Hand	Radiant Stafflevel 45+	Enchanting (220)Only the crafter can wear it	Corrupted Blackwood Staff Sarah's Guide Strength of the Treant Dreamstaff
Main Hand	Mindfanglevel 55+	Reputation: The Defilers, Exalted	Verimonde's Last Resort Black Crystal Dagger Grave Scepter Persuader Heartseeker
Held In Off-hand	Earthcalm Orb	Quest: Stalwart's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from	Truesilver Conduit Flask of Forest Mojo Twisting Essence Jar Oblivion Orb Pyrestone Orb + 1 more
Ranged	Brilliant Wandlevel 55+	Enchanting (275)Only the crafter can wear it	Stormrager Wand of Biting Cold Greater Eternal Wand Smokey's Fireshooter Lesser Eternal Wand

Two-hander or main hand + off hand: go with whichever combination has better stats.

Enchants

Slot	Enchant	Source
Weapon	Enchant Weapon - Mighty Intellect	Enchanting (300)
Two-Hand	Enchant 2H Weapon - Major Intellect	Enchanting (300)
Chest	Enchant Chest - Greater Stats	Enchanting (300)
Wrist	Enchant Bracer - Spell Power	Enchanting (300)
Feet	Enchant Boots - Greater Stamina	Enchanting (260)
Back	Enchant Cloak - Greater Resistance	Enchanting (265)
Off Hand	Enchant Off-Hand - Superior Intellect	Enchanting (300)

Consumables

Item	Source
Flask of Supreme Power	Alchemy (300)
Greater Arcane Elixir	Alchemy (285)
Mageblood Elixir	Alchemy (275)
Major Mana Potion	Alchemy (295)
Nightfin Soup	Cooking (250)
Runn Tum Tuber Surprise	Cooking (275)
Elixir of Shadow Power	Alchemy (250)

List for Alliance

Gear by slot

Slot	Best choice	Source	Alternatives
Head	Virtuous Crown	Quest: Saving the Best for LastAlliance, Ironforge, level 58+ Quest: Saving the Best for LastHorde, Orgrimmar, level 58+	Felcloth Hood Spellpower Goggles Xtreme Plus Dreamweave Circlet Ghostweave Hood Runecloth Headband
Neck	Orb of the Darkmoonlevel 60+	Quest: 1200 Tickets - Orb of the DarkmoonLevel 55+	Amulet of the Dawn Beads of Ogre Mojo Archlight Talisman Beads of Ogre Might Medallion of the Dawn
Shoulder	Mantle of the Timbermawlevel 56+	Tailoring (290)	Felcloth Shoulders Argent Shoulders Highlander's Epaulets Virtuous Mantle Runecloth Shoulders
Back	Runecloth Cloaklevel 48+	Tailoring (220)	Earthweave Cloak Faded Hakkari Cloak Cerise Drape Cindercloth Cloak Ethereal Mist Cape
Chest	Robe of Winter Nightlevel 52+	Tailoring (245)	Earthpower Vest Felcloth Robe Virtuous Robe Truefaith Vestments Runecloth Tunic
Wrist	Rockfury Bracers	Quest: Stalwart's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from	Netherpearl Cuffs Virtuous Bracers Runecloth Cuffs Bracers of Hope Nethergeld Cuffs
Hands	Felcloth Gloveslevel 57+	Tailoring (280)	Gloves of Spell Mastery Sandworm Skin Gloves Black Gloves Earth Warder's Gloves Theramore Handwraps
Waist	Belt of the Archmagelevel 57+	Tailoring (295)	Highlander's Cloth Girdle Black Waistcord Virtuous Belt Wisdom of the Timbermaw Ghostweave Cord
Legs	Felcloth Pantslevel 50+	Tailoring (230)	Virtuous Skirt Ghostweave Pants Runed Stygian Leggings Brightcloth Pants Wizardweave Leggings
Feet	Virtuous Sandals	Quest: Anthion's Parting WordsAlliance, Ironforge, level 58+ Quest: Anthion's Parting WordsHorde, Orgrimmar, level 58+	Black Sandals Venomspew Footpads Highlander's Cloth Boots Ghostweave Boots Swarmtender's Footpads
Finger	Band of Earthen Might Band of Piety	Quest: Veteran's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Friend of the DawnEastern Plaguelands, level 55+. One of several rewards to choose from Quest: Superior Armaments of Battle - Honored Amongst the DawnEastern Plaguelands, level 55+. One of several rewards to choose from	Band of Earthen Wrath Might of Cenarius Glowing Crystal Ring Militant's Band
Trinket	Darkmoon Card: Blue Dragonlevel 60+ Frozen Heart of the Mountainlevel 50+	Quest: Darkmoon Beast DeckLevel 1+ Enchanting (275)Only the crafter can wear it	Shard of the Splithooves Talisman of Arathor Enriched Seal Volunteer's Lucky Seal
Two-Hand	Ironbark Stafflevel 55+	Reputation: The League of Arathor, Exalted	Radiant Staff Corrupted Blackwood Staff Dreamstaff
Main Hand	Sageclawlevel 55+	Reputation: The League of Arathor, Exalted	Verimonde's Last Resort Black Crystal Dagger Grave Scepter Persuader Heartseeker
Held In Off-hand	Earthcalm Orb	Quest: Stalwart's BattlegearSilithus, level 60+. One of several rewards to choose from	Truesilver Conduit Twisting Essence Jar Skullspell Orb Oblivion Orb Thermotastic Egg Timer
Ranged	Brilliant Wandlevel 55+	Enchanting (275)Only the crafter can wear it	Stormrager Wand of Biting Cold Greater Eternal Wand Smokey's Fireshooter Lesser Eternal Wand

Two-hander or main hand + off hand: go with whichever combination has better stats.

Enchants

Slot	Enchant	Source
Weapon	Enchant Weapon - Mighty Intellect	Enchanting (300)
Two-Hand	Enchant 2H Weapon - Major Intellect	Enchanting (300)
Chest	Enchant Chest - Greater Stats	Enchanting (300)
Wrist	Enchant Bracer - Spell Power	Enchanting (300)
Feet	Enchant Boots - Greater Stamina	Enchanting (260)
Back	Enchant Cloak - Greater Resistance	Enchanting (265)
Off Hand	Enchant Off-Hand - Superior Intellect	Enchanting (300)

Consumables

Item	Source
Flask of Supreme Power	Alchemy (300)
Greater Arcane Elixir	Alchemy (285)
Mageblood Elixir	Alchemy (275)
Major Mana Potion	Alchemy (295)
Nightfin Soup	Cooking (250)
Runn Tum Tuber Surprise	Cooking (275)
Elixir of Shadow Power	Alchemy (250)

Priest Shadow PvE FAQ

What is the BiS weapon for Priest Shadow PvE?

Two-Hand: the best choice is Radiant Staff (Enchanting (220)). Good alternatives: Corrupted Blackwood Staff, Sarah's Guide, Strength of the Treant.

Where do I get the BiS gear for Priest Shadow PvE?

Quest rewards: 9 of 18 items, for example Virtuous Crown (Quest: Saving the Best for Last), Orb of the Darkmoon (Quest: 1200 Tickets - Orb of the Darkmoon). Crafted: 8 of 18 items, for example Mantle of the Timbermaw (Tailoring (290)), Robe of Winter Night (Tailoring (245)). World drops, vendors and other sources: 1 of 18 items.

Which professions do I need for Priest Shadow PvE?

For the best choices you need Enchanting (Trinket, Two-Hand, Ranged).

Which enchants and consumables are worth it for Priest Shadow PvE?

Enchants: Enchant Weapon - Mighty Intellect (Weapon), Enchant 2H Weapon - Major Intellect (Two-Hand), Enchant Chest - Greater Stats (Chest), Enchant Bracer - Spell Power (Wrist). Consumables: Flask of Supreme Power, Greater Arcane Elixir, Mageblood Elixir, Major Mana Potion.

From what level can I wear the BiS items for Priest Shadow PvE?

Items with a known level requirement need level 45 to 60. The earliest you can wear is Radiant Staff (from level 45); the full list is usable from level 60.

How is this BiS list made?

Each slot shows the strongest item available at level 60, rated by the stats that matter for Priest Shadow PvE. Below it are alternatives in case the best item is hard to get. Where Horde and Alliance differ, the page shows both versions; the answers above refer to the Horde version.

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Provisional pre-raid list for level 60, based on our game data (beta). Level 60 dungeon loot isn't included yet. A fan project, not affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment.