Shadow Priest Best in Slot — TBC, Phase 5 — Sunwell Plateau
Ranged DPS · Updated 2026-07-22 Draft — being verified
Phase 5 (Sunwell Plateau) Best in Slot from the Icy Veins TBC Classic Shadow Priest Dps gear guide — sourced from the original 2007-2008 Burning Crusade release (drafted ahead of the TBC Anniversary realm reaching this content, same approach as p3/p4). Enchants show the top-ranked pick per slot; the guide page lists further ranked alternatives. Gems are the general class/role recommendation from the guide's gemming section.
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Best in Slot by gear slot
Enchants
| Slot | Enchant |
|---|
| Head | Glyph of PowerIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Shoulders | Greater Inscription of Discipline ( The Aldor Exalted ) Greater Inscription of the Oracle ( The Scryers Exalted ) Power of the ScourgeIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Back | Enchant Cloak - Subtlety Enchant Cloak - Greater Shadow ResistanceIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Chest | Enchant Chest - Exceptional Health Enchant Chest - Major Spirit Enchant Chest - Restore Mana PrimeIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Wrist | Enchant Bracer - SpellpowerIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Hands | Enchant Gloves - Major Spellpower Enchant Gloves - Spell StrikeIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Legs | Runic Spellthread Mystic SpellthreadIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Feet | Enchant Boots - Boar's SpeedIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Weapon | Enchant Weapon - Soulfrost Enchant Weapon - Major SpellpowerIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
| Ring (Enchanting-only) | Enchant Ring - SpellpowerIcy Veins TBC Classic enchant guide (full ranked alternatives on the guide page) |
Gems
| Socket | Gem |
|---|
| Meta | Mystical Skyfire Diamond (+16 spell crit, +2% shadow damage) — or Ember Skyfire Diamond |
| Red | Runed Living Ruby (+8 spell damage) — or Runed Crimson Spinel |
| Yellow | Potent Noble Topaz (+4 spell damage / +4 crit) — or Veiled Noble Topaz/Pyrestone if short on hit |
| Blue | Glowing Nightseye (+4 spell damage / +6 spirit) — or Glowing Shadowsong Amethyst |