shadowpriest pve

[anessathiel]

something i found on the internetz. not mine, only ctr-c+ctrl-v. anyway i thought this could help some guys here.




Huge thanks to Strawberry for all the work done on this thread that I shamelessly cut, pasted, and will keep updated! Also many kudos to Mefadin, whose hard work with the math throughout is greatly appreciated.

2.3 changes:
According to SimulationCraft at 1400 +dmg, 10 haste is worth ~5.08 dmg
MSD is listed as 30.9 while CSD is listed at 9.8, so all metas will remain MSD, but numbers are updated and list reordered
Updated all set bonuses, trinkets, procs
Changed the formula for calculations slightly(same results, just less multiplying/dividing)
Haste items are followed by a "h"

We may have undervalued especially spell hit somewhere, cause it's so easy to get. Always aim to get near (in other words never be lower than) the spellhit cap, which is at 76 spell hit rating with 5/5 Shadow Focus.

If Shadow Power is not maxed then DPS may be increased by obtaining enough hit rating to drop a point out of Shadow Focus as long as less than 10.79 pseudodmg is sacrificed. This assumes 4 or more points in Imp Mind Blast and a spell cycle in which MB and SW:D are kept on cooldown. (info from Mefadin, more info here)


Spell Hit Caps:

* 76 hit is the cap with 5/5 Shadow Focus
* 101 hit before you can go to 4/5 Shadow Focus
* 126 hit before you can go to 3/5 Shadow Focus
* 152 hit before you can go to 2/5 Shadow Focus
* 177 hit before you can go to 1/5 Shadow Focus
* 202 hit before you can go to 0/5 Shadow Focus

All numbers rounded up to the next whole number.

1% hit = 12.6 hit rating at level 70.



T4 set: Incarnate Regalia
T5 set: Avatar Regalia
T6 set: Absolution Regalia

Info about setbonuses' worth in spelldmg here (check out the "Trinkets" section):
http://wiki.shadowpriest.com/index.php? ... ationCraft

Mefadin helped me with adding some math and wrote: "Additionally, I did the math for set bonuses. Pieces are first calculated alone. Then if a bonus exists for a 2 pieces of a set, half of the bonus is added to the piece. If a bonus exists for only 4 pieces of a set, a quarter of the bonus is added to the piece. If both a 2 and 4-piece bonus exists then the bonuses are summed together and a fourth of the total is added to the piece."


When we calculate we use these values & this template:

* 6.14 crit rating = 1 dmg (with SW:D in rotation)
* 10 haste = 5.08 spelldmg (presuming ~1400 dmg)
* 10 spirit = 1.1 dmg (1 dmg without kings with imp DS)
* 70 int = 1 crit = ~3.85 dmg (3.5 dmg without kings)
* dmg + crit/6.14 + int*0.055 + spirit*0.11 + haste*.508 + sockets [+12 gems] + meta [Mystical Skyfire Diamond]

This list does not take +stamina or mp5/regen into account in determining an item's value. Your shadow priest is your character and if you feel a certain item here works better for your playstyle than another, then go for it. We have assembled this list using a specific criteria and it may vary from your priorities.




Gem choices are:
Runed Crimson Spinel (12 dmg)

AND

Mystical Skyfire Diamond (30.9 dmg)
with Fluorescent Tanzanite (6.44 dmg)
or Glowing Shadowsong Amethyst(6 dmg) to activate.

Numbers in cyan indicate that the item moves to #1 when the relevant set bonuses are considered.

Helm:
#1 Cowl of the Illidari High Lord - Illidan Stormrage, Black Temple
-- 64+47/6.14(7.65)+31*0.055(1.71)+11.44+30.9=115.70
#2 Destruction Holo-gogs - Crafted, Engineering
-- 64+29/6.14(4.72)+24*0.055(1.32)+11.44+30.9=112.38
#2 Hood of Absolution - Archimonde, Hyjal
-- 62+17/6.14(2.77)+39*0.055(2.15)+27*0.11(2.97)+11.44+30.9= 112.23/122.58(2piece)/131.155(2+4piece)
#3 Hood of Hexing - Hex Lord Malacrass, Zul'Aman
-- 56+24/6.14(3.91)+33*0.055(1.82)+36=97.73
#4 Hood of the Avatar - Lady Vashj, Serpentshrine Cavern
-- 55+36*0.055(1.98)+24*0.11(2.62)+6+30.9= 96.5/103.3(4piece)
#4 Cowl of the Grand Engineer - Void Reaver, Tempest Keep
-- 53+35/6.14(5.7)+27*0.055(1.49)+36=96.19
#5 Spellstrike Hood - Crafted, Tailoring
-- 46+24/6.14(3.91)+12*0.055(0.66)+36=86.57/94.92(2piece)
#6 Soul-Collar of the Incarnate - Prince Malchezaar, Karazhan
-- 39+35*0.055(1.93)+24*0.11(2.64)+6+30.9=80.47/88.42(4piece)

Enchant: Glyph of Power - Revered, The Sha'tar


Neck:
#1 Rittsyn's Lost Pendant - Karazhan Trash
-- 51
#1 Translucent Spellthread Necklace - Reliquary of Souls, Black Temple
-- 46+24/6.14(3.91)=49.91
#2 Loop of Cursed Bones - Zul'jin, Zul'Aman
-- 32+20*0.055(1.1)+27*0.508(13.72)=46.82h
#3 The Sun King's Talisman - Kael'Thas, Tempest Keep
-- 41+24/6.14(3.91)+16*0.055(0.88)=45.79


Shoulders:
#1 Hatefury Mantle - Anetheron, Hyjal
-- 55+24/6.14(3.91)+18*0.055(0.99)+24=83.9
#2 Frozen Shadoweave Shoulders - Crafted, Tailoring
-- 50+15*0.055(0.83)+24= 74.83
#2 Shoulderpads of Absolution - Mother Shahraz, Black Temple
-- 46+17/6.14(2.77)+27*0.055(1.49)+24=74.26/84.61(2piece)/93.19(2+4piece)
#3 Wings of the Avatar - Void Reaver, Tempest Keep
-- 41+17/6.14(2.77)+24*0.055(1.32)+24*0.11(2.62)+24=71.71/78.51(4piece)
#4 Mantle of Nimble Thought - Crafted, Tailoring
-- 44+16*0.055(1.43)+44*0.508(22.35)=67.78h
#4 Illidari Shoulderpads - Morogrim Tidewalker, Serpentshrine Cavern
-- 39+16/6.14(2.61)+23*0.055(1.27)+24=66.88
#5 Blood-cursed Shoulderpads - Gurtogg Bloodboil, Black Temple
-- 55+25/6.14(4.07)+19*0.055(1.05)=60.12
#6 Mantle of Ill Intent - Timed Chests, Zul'Aman
-- 40+24*0.055(1.32)+33*.508(16.76)=58.08h

Enchant: Greater Inscription of Discipline - Exalted, The Aldor
Zandalar Signet of Mojo - Exalted, Zandalar Tribe
Greater Inscription of the Orb - Exalted, The Scryers


Cloak:
#1 Nethervoid Cloak - Black Temple/Mount Hyjal Trash
-- 53+18*0.055(0.99)=53.99
#2 Illidari Cloak of Shadow Wrath - Chief Engineer Lorthander, Netherstorm
-- 47
#2 Cloak of the Illidari Council - Illidari Council, Black Temple
-- 42+25/6.14(4.07)+16*0.055(0.88)=46.95
#3 Royal Cloak of the Sunstriders - Kael'Thas, Tempest Keep
-- 44+22*0.055(1.21)=45.21
#4 Shadowcaster's Drape - Zul'Aman??(May not be live)
-- 27+20*0.055(1.1)+25*.508(12.7)=40.8h
#4 Ancient Spellcloak of the Highborne - Doom Lord Kazzak, World Boss
-- 36+19/6.14(3.09)+15*0.055(0.83)=39.92
#5 Shadow-Cloak of Dalaran - Moroes, Karazhan
-- 36+18*0.055(0.99)=36.99
#5 Cloak of the Black Void - Crafted, Tailoring
-- 35+11*0.055(0.61)=35.61
#6 Terokk's Wisdom - Terokk, Terokkar Forest
-- 33+16*0.055(0.88)=33.88
#7 Ruby Drape of the Mysticant - Prince Malchezaar, Karazhan
-- 30+21*0.055(1.16)=31.16

Enchant: Spell Penetration or Subtlety


Chest:
#1 Shroud of Absolution - Illidan Stormrage, Black Temple
-- 61+21/6.14(3.42)+39*0.055(2.15)+36=102.57/112.92(2piece)/121.5(2+4piece)
#2 Vestments of the Sea-Witch - Lady Vashj, Serpentshrine Cavern
-- 57+31/6.14(5.05)+28*0.055(1.54)+36=99.59
#3 Frozen Shadoweave Robe - Crafted, Tailoring
-- 72+20*0.055(1.1)+24=97.1
#4 Shroud of the Avatar - Kael'Thas, Tempest Keep
-- 55+35*0.055(1.93)+20*0.11(2.2)+36=95.13/101.93(4piece)
#5 Robes of Rhonin - Archimonde, Hyjal
-- 81+24/6.14(3.91)+38*0.055(2.09)=87

Enchant: Restore Mana Prime
Enchant Chest - Major Spirit
Exceptional Stats
or Exceptional Health


Wrist:
#1 Ravager's Cuffs of Shadow Wrath - Rokad the Ravager, Karazhan
-- 58
#1 Cuffs of Devastation - Rage Winterchill, Hyjal
-- 34+14/6.14(2.28)+20*0.055(1.1)+19*0.11(2.09)+12=51.47
#2 Bracers of Nimble Thought - Crafted, Tailoring
-- 34+20*0.055(1.1)+28*0.508(14.22)=49.32h
#3 Illidari Bindings of Shadow Wrath - Ambassador Jerrikar, Shadowmoon Valley
-- 47
#3 Fury of the Ursine - Nalorakk, Zul'Aman
-- 29+17/6.14(2.77)+17*0.055(0.94)+16*0.110(1.76)+12=46.47
#4 Focused Mana Bindings - Shade of Akama, Black Temple
-- 42+20*0.055(1.1)=43.1
#4 Vindicator's Silk Cuffs - 11,794 Honor Points & 20 AB marks
-- 27+17/6.14(2.77)+22*0.055(1.21)+12=42.98
#4 Runed Spell-cuffs - 35 Badge of Justice
-- 29+18*0.055(0.99)+25*0.508(12.7)=42.69h
#4 Bracers of Havok - Crafted, Tailoring
-- 30+12*0.055(0.66)+12=42.66

Enchant: Spellpower


Gloves:
#1 Studious Wraps - 60 Badge of Justice
-- 40+25/6.14(4.07)+22*0.055(1.21)+24=69.28
#2 Soul-Eater's Handwraps - Magtheridon, Magtheridon's Lair
-- 36+21/6.14(3.42)+24*0.055(1.32)+24=64.74
#3 Handwraps of Flowing Thought - Attumen the Huntsman, Karazhan
-- 35+22*0.055(1.21)+24=60.21
#3 Handguards of Absolution - Azgalor, Hyjal
-- 46+31*0.055(1.71)+12=59.71/70.06(2piece)/78.64(2+4piece)
#4 Anger-Spark Gloves - Doomwalker, World Boss
-- 30+28/6.14(4.56)+24=58.56
#5 Handguards of the Avatar - Leotheras the Blind, Serpentshrine Cavern
-- 41+27*0.055(1.49)+25*0.11(2.75)=45.24/52.04(4piece)

Enchant: Major Spellpower or Shadow Power


Waist:
#1 Anetheron's Noose - Anetheron, Hyjal
-- 55+24/6.14(3.91)+23*0.055(1.27)+24=84.18
#2 Belt of Blasting - Crafted, Tailoring
-- 50+30/6.14(4.89)+24=78.89
#3 Cord of Screaming Terrors - The Lurker Below, Serpentshrine
-- 50+15*0.055(0.83)+24=74.83
#4 Waistwrap of Infinity - Supremus, Black Temple
-- 56+22*0.055(1.21)+32*0.508(16.26)=73.47h
#5 Lurker's Cord of Shadow Wrath - Hyakiss the Lurker, Karazhan
-- 71
#6 Belt of Divine Inspiration - High King Maulgar, Gruul's Lair
-- 43+26*0.055(1.43)+24=68.43
#7 Girdle of Ruination - Crafted, Tailoring
-- 39+20/6.14(3.26)+13*0.055(0.72)+24=66.98


Legs:
#1 Leggings of Channeled Elements - Kaz'rogal, Hyjal
-- 59+34/6.14(5.54)+28*0.055(1.54)+28*0.11(3.08)+36=105.16
#2 Leggings of Devastation - Mother Shahraz, Black Temple
-- 60+42*0.055(2.2)+36=98.2
#3 Trousers of the Astromancer - High Astromancer Solarian, Tempest Keep
-- 54+36*0.055(1.98)+22*0.11(2.42)+36=94.4
#4 Leggings of the Seventh Circle - Doom Lord Kazzak, World Boss
-- 50+25/6.14(4.07)+22*0.055(1.21)+36=91.28
#5 Trial-Fire Trousers - Opera Event, Karazhan
-- 49+40*0.055(2.2)+36=87.2
#5 Spellstrike Pants - Crafted, Tailoring
-- 46+26/6.14(4.23)+8*0.055(0.44)+36=86.67/95.02(2piece)
#6 Leggings of Absolution - Illidari Council, Black Temple
-- 62+28/6.14(4.56)+41*0.055(2.26)+28*0.11(3.08)+12=83.9/94.25(2piece)/102.83(2+4piece)

Enchant: Runic Spellthread
Mystic Spellthread


Feet:
#1 Frozen Shadoweave Boots - Crafted, Tailoring
-- 57+9*0.055(0.5)+24=81.5
#2 Slippers of the Seacaller - High Warlord Naj'entus, Black Temple
-- 44+29/6.14(4.72)+18*0.055(0.99)+18*0.11(1.98)+24=75.69
#3 Glider's Foot-Wraps of Shadow Wrath - Shadikith the Glider, Karazhan
-- 71
#4 Footpads of Madness - Jan'alai, Zul'Aman
-- 50+22*0.055(1.21)+25*.508(12.7)=63.91h
#5 Boots of the Shifting Nightmare - Hydross the Unstable, Serpentshrine Cavern
-- 59+22*0.055(1.21)=60.21
#6 Blue Suede Shoes - Kaz'rogal, Hyjal
-- 56+32*0.055(1.76)=57.76

Enchant: Spirit -- imp DS: 0.5 spelldmg, imp DS + kings: 0.55 spelldmg
Vitality
Magister's Armor Kit
Boar's Speed
or Fortitude


Ring:
#1 Band of the Eternal Sage, Exalted, The Scale of the Sands Reputation
-- 34+24/6.14(3.91)+25*0.055(1.38)+21.27=60.5 (45s hidden cooldown, 15 second dura, red text is the proc)
#2 Ring of Ancient Knowledge - Black Temple Trash
-- 39+20*0.055(1.1)+31*0.508(15.75)=55.85h
#3 Mana Attuned Band - Timed Chests, Zul'Aman
-- 34+19*0.055(1.05)+29*.508(14.73)=49.78h
#4 Ring of Captured Storms - High Warlord Naj'entus, Black Temple
-- 42+29/6.14(4.72)=46.79
#5 Signet of Ancient Magics - Akil'zon, Zul'Aman
-- 29+12*0.055(.66)+12=41.66
#5 Ring of Endless Coils - Lady Vashj, Serpentshrine Cavern
-- 37+22/6.14(3.58)=40.58
#6 Band of Eternity, Revered, Scale of the Sands Reputation
-- 34+24/6.14(3.91)+25*0.055(1.38)=39.29
#7 Band of Al'ar - Al'ar, Tempest Keep
-- 37+32*0.055(1.76)=38.76
#7 Ring of the Fallen God - C'thun, Temple of Ahn'Qiraj
-- 37+6*0.055(0.33)=37.33
#7 Band of Eternity, Honored, Scale of the Sands Reputation
-- 32+22/6.14(3.58)+23*0.055(1.27)=36.85
#8 Corruptor's Signet - Shartuul, Darkrune Event
-- 33+16/6.14(2.61)+12*0.055(0.66)=36.27
#8 Band of the Inevitable - Noth, Naxxramas
-- 36
#8 Seer's Signet- Exalted, The Scryers
-- 34+12/6.14(1.95)=35.95
#8 Cobalt Band of Tyrigosa - Nexus-Prince Shaffar, Heroic Mana-Tombs
#8 The Horseman's Signet Ring - The Headless Horseman, Scarlet Monastery (Hallow's End)
-- 35+17*0.055(0.94)=35.94
#8 Ring of Recurrence - Chess Event, Karazhan
-- 32+19/6.14(3.09)+15*0.055(0.83)=35.92

Enchant: Spellpower (requires Enchanting)


Trinket:
#1 Hex Shrunken Head - Hex Lord Malacrass, Zul'Aman
-- 87.8
#2 Darkmoon Card: Crusade - Ace-Eight of Blessings
-- 78.4
#3 The Skull of Gul'dan - Illidan, Black Temple
-- 68.5
#3 Icon of the Silver Crescent - 41 Badge of Justice
-- 68.3
#4 Ashtongue Talisman of Acumen - Exalted, Ashtongue Deathsworn
-- 62.5
#5 Eye of Magtheridon - Magtheridon, Magtheridon's Lair
-- 61.6
#5 The Restrained Essence of Sapphiron - Sapphiron, Naxxramas
-- 61.1
#6 Quagmirran's Eye - Quagmirran, Heroic Slave Pens
-- 51.7


Mainhand*:
#1 Vengeful Gladiator's Gavel/Spellblade - 3150 Arena Points & 1850 Personal Rating
-- 247+20*0.055(1.1)+51=299.1
#2 Zhar'doom, Greatstaff of the Devourer - Illidan Stormrage, Black Temple
-- 259+36/6.14(5.86)+47*0.055(2.59)+55*0.508(27.94)=295.39h
#3 Maelstrom's Fury - High Warlord Naj'entus, Black Temple
-- 236+22/6.14(3.58)+21*0.055*0.055(1.16)+51=291.74
#3 Hammer of Judgement - Hyjal Trash
-- 236+22*0.055(1.21)+51=288.21
#4 Merciless Gladiator's Gavel/Spellblade - 2739 Arena Points
-- 225+18*0.055(0.99)+51=276.99
#5 Talon of the Tempest - Doomwalker, World Boss
-- 194+19/6.14(3.09)+10*0.055(0.55)+24+51=272.64
#5 Wub's Cursed Hexblade - Jan'alai, Zul'Aman
-- 217+20/6.14(3.26)+21*0.055(1.16)+51=272.42
#6 Amani Punisher - Akil'zon, Zul'Aman
-- 217+21*0.055(1.16)+51=269.16
#7 Amani Divining Staff - Timed Chests, Zul'Aman
-- 217+31/6.14(5.05)+47*0.055(2.58)+36=260.63
#7 Nathrezim Mindblade - Prince Malchezaar, Karazhan
-- 203+23/6.14(3.75)+18*0.055(0.99)+51=258.74
#8 Gladiator's Gavel/Spellblade - 25,200 Honor Points & 20 EotS marks
-- 199+18*0.055(0.99)+51=250.99
#9 The Nexus Key - Kael'Thas, Tempest Keep
-- 229+50/6.14(8.14)+52*0.055(2.86)=240
#10 Eternium Runed Blade - Crafted, Blacksmithing
-- 168+21/6.14(3.42)+19*.055(1.045)+51=223.46
#11 Gavel of Unearthed Secrets - Exalted, Lower City
-- 159+15/6.14(2.44)+16*0.055(0.88)+51=213.32

* Two-handers are compared to one-handers grouped with Orb of the Soul-Eater.
Enchant: Soulfrost or Major Spellpower


Off-Hand:
#1 Orb of the Soul-Eater - 25 Badge of Justice
-- 51
#2 Fetish of the Primal Gods - 35 Badge of Justice
-- 37+17*0.055(0.93)+17*0.508(8.64)=46.57h
#2 Chronicle of Dark Secrets - Rage Winterchill, Hyjal
-- 42+23/6.14(3.75)+12*0.055(0.66)=46.41
#3 Blind-Seers Icon - Shade of Akama, Black Temple
-- 42+16*0.055(0.88)=42.88


Wand:
#1 Carved Witch Doctor's Stick - 25 Badge of Justice
-- 18+15*0.055(0.82)+12=30.82
#2 Wand of the Forgotten Star - High Astromancer Solarian, Tempest Keep
-- 23+14/6.14(2.28)=25.28
#2 Wand of Prismatic Focus - Gurtogg Bloodboil, Black Temple
-- 25
#2 Illidari Rod of Discipline - Quest Reward
-- 13+12=25
#2 Flawless Wand of Shadow Wrath - World drop
-- 25
#3 The Black Stalk - The Black Stalker, Heroic Underbog
-- 20+11/6.14(1.79)=21.79