Priest
Shadow
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Priest Shadow
Rotation
Here is an indicative priority order at level 30 against a single target.
Single-target priorities
- Vampiric EmbraceShadow · Row 4 · 1 rankInstant · 30 sec cooldown · Duration 30 secAfflicts the target with Shadow energy for 30 seconds: party members are healed for 20% of the Shadow spell damage you deal to it.: apply it to the target.
- Shadow Word: PainInstant · Duration 18 secDeals Shadow damage to the target over 18 seconds.: apply this damage-over-time effect.
- Devouring PlagueInstant · 24 sec cooldown · Duration 24 secAfflicts the target with a disease that deals Shadow damage over 24 seconds. The damage dealt heals the Priest.: apply this damage-over-time effect.
- Mind Blast1.5 sec cast · 8 sec cooldownDeals Shadow damage to the target, but generates a high amount of threat.: use it as soon as it is available.
- Mind FlayShadow · Row 3 · 1 rankChanneled · Duration 3 secAssaults the target's mind with Shadow energy, dealing 63 Shadow damage over 3 seconds and slowing its movement speed by 50%.: use it between the other spells.
Multiple targets
- Shadow Word: PainInstant · Duration 18 secDeals Shadow damage to the target over 18 seconds.: spread it across enemies that will live long enough.
- Devouring PlagueInstant · 24 sec cooldown · Duration 24 secAfflicts the target with a disease that deals Shadow damage over 24 seconds. The damage dealt heals the Priest.: with Devouring ContagionShadow · Row 5 · 2 ranksReduces the mana cost of Devouring Plague by 25% / 50%. If the target dies while affected, Devouring Plague spreads to 2 enemies within 5 / 10 yards for its remaining duration., it jumps to 2 nearby enemies when the target dies.
Important considerations
This list is an indicative priority order. ShadowformShadow · Row 7 · 1 rankInstant · 1.5 sec cooldownRequires: Vampiric Embrace (1 rank)Shadowform: increases your Shadow damage by 10%, reduces the mana cost of Shadow spells by 50%, increases the critical strike damage bonus of Shadow spells by 100% and reduces Physical damage taken by 15%. You cannot cast healing spells in this form. (31 points) and Shadow Word: DeathInstant · 18 sec cooldownDeals Shadow damage to the target. If it is not killed, the Priest takes backlash damage equal to 30% of their maximum health. (level 32) are not available at level 30.
