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Haste > Mastery > Critical Strike > Versatility
- 10.1.0 Talent Builds
Note that previous builds will not import correctly.
Single Target - Void Eruption + Spike:
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Void Eruption is at least 2% better than Dark Ascension in general scenarios. Mind Spike and Mind Melt are roughly 3-5% better than Mind Flay builds depending on the setup.
Single Target - Void Eruption + Spike + Shadow Crash:
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2-target Void Eruption:
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4-target Void Eruption:
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Dungeons - Triple Idol/Open World:
Generic build, can be used for any key/affix. Can use Dark Ascension if you prefer the 1 minute window.
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Dungeons - N'Zoth + C'Thun:
Niche talent setup that does not rely on Void Eruption or Shadowy Apparitions. Somewhat experimental.
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Notes:
- Mind Flay can be used instead of Mind Spike if you want slightly more AoE damage with Dark Evangelism/Voidtouched. You do drop single target for this which is why it is not suggested in most keys.
- Can flex 4 points in the middle section (see below)
Flex Points:
- Maddening Touch - Overall
- Dark Evangelism - Overall
- Mind Devourer - Mixed
- Phantasmal Pathogen - Single Target
- Mental Decay - Single Target
More Details: https://www.icy-veins.com/wow/shadow-priest-pve-dps-spec-builds-talents
Shareable Version: https://gist.github.com/seanpeters86/604fcf9e62e8e4a7d4c788b59c3d6028
Aberrus Builds: https://gist.github.com/seanpeters86/7b70fa897443be304a487a65129b8119
FAQs
Do the builds change before we get tier?
- No. The tier set bonuses do not change the builds you want to run.
Is Mind Flay Gone?
- When talenting into Mind Spike it replaces Mind Flay.
Are guides updated?
- Yes. Links are above
I dont want to play Mind Spike, how bad is it?
- 1-3% DPS, not a massive deal.
Onyx Anulet?
- not worth
Should I stop using Lariat?
- Lariat is still good if you have full sockets. As soon as you start to lose them it might make sense to drop this for BSL/Shadowflame/etc. Be sure to sim as what you replace it with can change the right thing to do.
How do you use Devouring Plague in AoE?
- With Mind's Eye you just keep it rolling on a single priority target.
- With Distorted Reality you can spread this DoT around as targets will live for most of the duration.
Which Phial should I use?
- Vers Phial is good if you want a mix of offensive and defensive power. If you can maintain 70%+ uptime on Corrupting Rage Phial that will net you better dps.
My Void Bolt/Void Eruption WeakAura broke please help.
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