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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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