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Shadow Priest · 20 to 2930 to 3940 to 4950 to 5960 · Alliance

The gear that raises your damage most from 20 to 29, ranked by the simulator with every item equipped, and where each piece comes from.

The gear that raises your damage most from 30 to 39, ranked by the simulator with every item equipped, and where each piece comes from.

The gear that raises your damage most from 40 to 49, ranked by the simulator with every item equipped, and where each piece comes from.

The gear that raises your damage most from 50 to 59, ranked by the simulator with every item equipped, and where each piece comes from.

The gear that raises your damage most at 60, ranked by the simulator with every item equipped, and where each piece comes from.

20 to 2930 to 3940 to 4950 to 5960

Best in slot · leveling

Shadow Priest · 20 to 2930 to 3940 to 4950 to 5960 · Horde

The gear that raises your damage most from 20 to 29, ranked by the simulator with every item equipped, and where each piece comes from.

The gear that raises your damage most from 30 to 39, ranked by the simulator with every item equipped, and where each piece comes from.

The gear that raises your damage most from 40 to 49, ranked by the simulator with every item equipped, and where each piece comes from.

The gear that raises your damage most from 50 to 59, ranked by the simulator with every item equipped, and where each piece comes from.

The gear that raises your damage most at 60, ranked by the simulator with every item equipped, and where each piece comes from.

20 to 2930 to 3940 to 4950 to 5960

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This set

Simmed 1 Nov
31.6
DPS on the training dummy, level 29 Gnome, 11 talent points
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Stat weights

20 to 29

Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 1.00 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
Spell power2.320.083 DPS±0.00
Shadow power2.320.083 DPS±0.00
Intellect1.000.036 DPS±0.02
MP5Not significant
Hit rating0.720.026 DPS±0.02
Crit rating0.210.008 DPS±0.01
SpiritNot significant
Spell penetrationNot significant

Spell hit to cap: 16% (school 11%)

The Forever Sixty addon rates every item in your bags and tooltips with these weights.

Use these weights in the addon

Play it

20 to 29
  • Shadow Word: PainRank 3Shadow Word: Pain is kept up unless the fight is about to end, when refreshing it would waste most of the DoT.
  • Devouring PlagueRank 1Devouring Plague is kept up: its 24-second cooldown lets it be reapplied when it expires, and its ticks crit.
  • Mind BlastRank 2Inner Focus into Mind Blast: a free Mind Blast with extra crit chance whenever Inner Focus is ready. Mind Blast on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay: it is the bigger hit per cast time, and Shadowform halves its cost and doubles its crit bonus.
  • Mind FlayRank 1Mind Flay fills every remaining global.
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The list

Hover or tap an item for its stats
SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Shadow CircletNew+10 Stamina, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 11.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 25
    Also:Pristine CircletCrafted: Tailoring−0.5 DPSilvl 25Shadow GogglesCrafted: Engineering−0.7 DPSilvl 24Flying Tiger GogglesCrafted: Engineering−0.9 DPSilvl 20
  • Neck
    Neck:Scholarly PendantNew+3 Stamina, +2 SpiritQuest: Friend of the Library · requires level 1· ilvl 23
    Also:Tarnished LocketQuest: Remember That I Love You · requires level 15−0.2 DPSilvl 24
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Magician's MantleNew+9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 5.World drop (BoE) · levels 21-29· ilvl 25
    Also:Reinforced Woolen ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−0.4 DPSilvl 24Double-Stitched Woolen ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−0.4 DPSilvl 22Slime-encrusted Pads33% from Mutanus the Devourer−0.7 DPSilvl 25
  • Back
    Back:Heavy Woolen CloakNew+4 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 4.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 21
    Also:Pearl-clasped CloakCrafted: Tailoringsame DPSilvl 19Black Whelp CloakCrafted: Leatherworking−0.1 DPSilvl 20Sanguine CapeWorld drop (BoE) · levels 18-24−0.2 DPSilvl 22
  • Chest
    Chest:Necrology RobesNew+3 Stamina, +5 Intellect, +5 Shadow Resistance, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 14.Shadowfang Keep · Son of Arugal· ilvl 25
    Also:Filigreed Shadow GownCrafted: Tailoring−0.5 DPSilvl 20Filigreed Pristine GownCrafted: Tailoring−0.7 DPSilvl 20Gray Woolen RobeCrafted: Tailoring−0.8 DPSilvl 21
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Mindthrust BracersNew+1 Stamina, +5 Intellect, Equip: Restores 3 mana per 5 sec.Shadowfang Keep · Son of Arugal· ilvl 22
    Also:Windsong BanglesQuest: Breaking the Breaker · requires level 6−0.2 DPSilvl 13Repurposed Hair BandQuest: Silver of the Waves · requires level 13−0.2 DPSilvl 20Bright BracersWorld drop (BoE) · levels 19-25−0.6 DPSilvl 23
  • Hands
    Hands:Shadow GlovesNew+4 Stamina, +3 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 7.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 20
    Also:Gnoll Casting Gloves2% from Mosshide Mistweaver−0.2 DPSilvl 22Pristine GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−0.2 DPSilvl 20Serpent Gloves25% from Lord Serpentis−0.4 DPSilvl 23
  • Waist
    Waist:Shadow SashNew+5 Stamina, +4 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 7.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 22
    Also:Novice Arcanist's SashCrafted: Tailoring−0.3 DPSilvl 15Pristine SashCrafted: Tailoring−0.3 DPSilvl 22Novice Ardent's SashCrafted: Tailoring−0.4 DPSilvl 15
  • Legs
    Legs:Filigreed Shadow LeggingsNew+5 Stamina, +6 Intellect, +4 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 11.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 25
    Also:Filigreed Pristine LeggingsCrafted: Tailoring−0.5 DPSilvl 25Silk-threaded Trousers6% from Defias Evoker−0.6 DPSilvl 18Colorful KiltCrafted: Tailoring−0.7 DPSilvl 19
  • Feet
    Feet:Spidersilk BootsNew+4 Stamina, +4 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 25
    Also:Shadow BootsCrafted: Tailoring−0.3 DPSilvl 17Pristine BootsCrafted: Tailoring−0.4 DPSilvl 17Red Woolen BootsCrafted: Tailoring−0.4 DPSilvl 20
  • Ring
    Ring:Minor Channeling RingNew+2 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 5.Quest: WANTED: Chok'sul · requires level 17· ilvl 24Sim-checked against Lavishly Jeweled Ring: +0.6 DPS
    Also:Volcanic Rock RingWorld drop (BoE) · levels 17-23−0.4 DPSilvl 21Furlfeather RingDustwind Eggtender−0.4 DPSilvl 14The 1 Ring<1% from Fishing−0.4 DPSilvl 15
  • Ring
    Ring:Lavishly Jeweled RingNew+2 Agility, +6 Intellect45% from Gilnid· ilvl 22
    Also:Furlfeather RingDustwind Eggtender−0.1 DPSilvl 14The 1 Ring<1% from Fishing−0.2 DPSilvl 15Volcanic Rock RingWorld drop (BoE) · levels 17-23−0.5 DPSilvl 21
  • Trinket
    No trinket you can get at 20 to 29 raises your damage. The first that does comes at 50.
  • Trinket
    Nothing here either until 50.
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Witching StaveNew+6 Stamina, +5 Intellect, +8 Shadow Resistance, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 27.Shadowfang Keep · Son of Arugal· ilvl 22
    Also:Lesser Staff of the Spire<1% from Blackrock Shadowcaster−2.2 DPSilvl 20Staff of WestfallQuest: The Defias Brotherhood · requires level 14−2.2 DPSilvl 24Twisted Chanter's StaffWorld drop (BoE) · levels 20-28−2.6 DPSilvl 24
  • Off hand
    Witching Stave is a two-hander; the off hand is taken.
  • Ranged
    Ranged:Cookie's Stirring RodNeweffect not simulated35% from Cookie· ilvl 22
    Also:SkycallerWorld drop (BoE) · levels 18-24−0.6 DPSilvl 21DeepblazeQuest: Old Ironforge Incursion · requires level 9−3.8 DPSilvl 18Sizzle StickQuest: Deviate Eradication · requires level 15−4.5 DPSilvl 23

This set

Simmed 1 Nov
51.6
DPS on the training dummy, level 39 Gnome, 21 talent points
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Stat weights

30 to 39

Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 5.13 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
Spell power1.420.099 DPS±0.00
Shadow power1.420.099 DPS±0.00
Intellect1.000.070 DPS±0.02
MP5Not significant
Hit rating0.450.032 DPS±0.02
Crit rating0.150.011 DPS±0.00
SpiritNot significant
Spell penetrationNot significant

Spell hit to cap: 16% (school 11%)

The Forever Sixty addon rates every item in your bags and tooltips with these weights.

Use these weights in the addon

Play it

30 to 39
  • Shadow Word: PainRank 5Shadow Word: Pain is kept up unless the fight is about to end, when refreshing it would waste most of the DoT.
  • Devouring PlagueRank 3Devouring Plague is kept up: its 24-second cooldown lets it be reapplied when it expires, and its ticks crit.
  • Mind BlastRank 5Inner Focus into Mind Blast: a free Mind Blast with extra crit chance whenever Inner Focus is ready. Mind Blast on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay: it is the bigger hit per cast time, and Shadowform halves its cost and doubles its crit bonus.
  • Shadow Word: DeathRank 1Shadow Word: Death on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay, as both Forever guides order it; below 20% target health Early Demise adds crit chance.
  • Mind FlayRank 3Mind Flay fills every remaining global.
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The list

Hover or tap an item for its stats
SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Shadow HoodNew+11 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 7.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 34
    Also:Filigreed Shadow CircletCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 30Enchanter's CowlCrafted: Tailoring−0.2 DPSilvl 33Holy ShroudWorld drop (BoE) · levels 28-35−0.3 DPSilvl 32
  • Neck
    Neck:Archmagister's Faceted PendantNeweffect not simulated+6 Intellect, Equip: +12 Attack Power.Shade of the Archmage· ilvl 35
    Also:Kaleidoscope ChainWorld drop (BoE) · levels 31-38−0.1 DPSilvl 35Crystal Starfire MedallionWorld drop (BoE) · levels 27-33−0.1 DPSilvl 31Pendant of Myzrael<1% from Withered Warrior−0.4 DPSilvl 35
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Bloodmage MantleNew+9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 9.Scarlet Monastery · Bloodmage Thalnos· ilvl 35
    Also:Death Speaker Mantle40% from Death Speaker Jargba−0.2 DPSilvl 32Magician's MantleWorld drop (BoE) · levels 21-29−0.4 DPSilvl 25Invoker's MantleCrafted: Tailoring−0.5 DPSilvl 30
  • Back
    Back:Vine Pruner's CloakNew+6 Stamina, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 5.Quest: A Green Sample · requires level 24· ilvl 36
    Also:Hillman's CloakCrafted: Leatherworkingsame DPSilvl 30Repairman's CapeQuest: Data Rescue · requires level 25same DPSilvl 32Heavy Woolen CloakCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 21
  • Chest
    Chest:Shadow GownNew+6 Stamina, +7 Intellect, +4 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 13.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 27
    Also:Beguiler RobesScarlet Monastery · Houndmaster Lokseysame DPSilvl 34Green Silk ArmorCrafted: Tailoringsame DPSilvl 33Necrology RobesShadowfang Keep · Son of Arugal−0.1 DPSilvl 25
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Spidertank OilragNewEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 9., Equip: Restores 3 mana per 5 sec.40% from Electrocutioner 6000· ilvl 34
    Also:Mindthrust BracersShadowfang Keep · Son of Arugal−0.5 DPSilvl 22Nightsky WristbandsWorld drop (BoE) · levels 29-35−0.6 DPSilvl 33Glowing Magical BraceletsWorld drop (BoE) · levels 27-34−1.1 DPSilvl 31
  • Hands
    Hands:Ephemeral GripsNew+7 Stamina, +7 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 9., Equip: Increases damage done by Arcane spells and effects by up to 9.Arcane Anomaly· ilvl 32
    Also:Shadow GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−0.5 DPSilvl 20Hands of DarknessCrafted: Tailoring−0.6 DPSilvl 29Town Clerk's MittensQuest: Crime and Punishment · requires level 22−0.6 DPSilvl 28
  • Waist
    Waist:Belt of ArugalNew+2 Agility, +3 Intellect, +5 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 9.40% from Archmage Arugal· ilvl 28
    Also:Crimson Silk BeltCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 35Invoker's CordCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 30Shadow SashCrafted: Tailoring−0.2 DPSilvl 22
  • Legs
    Legs:Shadow LeggingsNew+7 Stamina, +7 Intellect, +5 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 14.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 30
    Also:Necromancer LeggingsWorld drop (BoE) · levels 32-38−0.3 DPSilvl 35Filigreed Shadow LeggingsCrafted: Tailoring−0.4 DPSilvl 25Gaze Dreamer Pants40% from Twilight Lord Kelris−0.6 DPSilvl 28
  • Feet
    Feet:Black SlippersNew+6 Stamina, +7 Intellect, +4 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 13.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 35
    Also:Acidic Walkers55% from Viscous Fallout−0.7 DPSilvl 32Gilded SlippersCrafted: Tailoring−0.7 DPSilvl 35Spidersilk BootsCrafted: Tailoring−0.8 DPSilvl 25
  • Ring
    Ring:Snake HoopNew+5 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6.Quest: Willix the Importer · requires level 23· ilvl 32Sim-checked against Ring of Power Regulation: +1.2 DPS
    Also:Minor Channeling RingQuest: WANTED: Chok'sul · requires level 17−0.3 DPSilvl 24Lavishly Jeweled Ring45% from Gilnid−0.5 DPSilvl 22Electrocutioner Lagnut40% from Electrocutioner 6000−0.6 DPSilvl 34
  • Ring
    Ring:Ring of Power RegulationNewEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6., Equip: Restores 3 mana per 5 sec.Excavation Site: Wetlands · Relic Guardian· ilvl 33
    Also:Lavishly Jeweled Ring45% from Gilnid−0.3 DPSilvl 22Electrocutioner Lagnut40% from Electrocutioner 6000−0.4 DPSilvl 34Minor Channeling RingQuest: WANTED: Chok'sul · requires level 17−0.7 DPSilvl 24
  • Trinket
    Nothing here either until 50.
  • Trinket
    Nothing here either until 50.
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Staff of the ShadeNew+15 Stamina, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 37.Razorfen Kraul · Overlord Ramtusk· ilvl 27
    Also:Witching StaveShadowfang Keep · Son of Arugal−0.7 DPSilvl 22Death Speaker Scepter20% from Death Speaker Jargba−0.9 DPSilvl 33Glimmering StaffCrafted: Enchanting−2.9 DPSilvl 30
  • Off hand
    Staff of the Shade is a two-hander; the off hand is taken.
  • Ranged
    Ranged:StarfallerNew+4 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Arcane spells and effects by up to 6.World drop (BoE) · levels 30-37· ilvl 34
    Also:Wand of Mana ConcentrationArcanic Enigma−1.7 DPSilvl 32Gyromatic IcemakerGnomeregan · Caverndeep Burrower−2.8 DPSilvl 31Gravestone ScepterQuest: Blackfathom Villainy · requires level 18−3.5 DPSilvl 29

This set

Simmed 1 Nov
125.9
DPS on the training dummy, level 49 Gnome, 31 talent points
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Stat weights

40 to 49

Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 0.56 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
MP53.800.679 DPS±0.31
Intellect1.000.178 DPS±0.02
Spell power0.920.163 DPS±0.00
Shadow power0.920.163 DPS±0.00
Hit rating0.370.066 DPS±0.02
Crit rating0.220.040 DPS±0.01
Spell penetrationNot significant
SpiritNot significant

Spell hit to cap: 16% (school 11%)

The Forever Sixty addon rates every item in your bags and tooltips with these weights.

Use these weights in the addon

Play it

40 to 49
  • Shadow Word: PainRank 5Shadow Word: Pain is kept up unless the fight is about to end, when refreshing it would waste most of the DoT.
  • Devouring PlagueRank 3Devouring Plague is kept up: its 24-second cooldown lets it be reapplied when it expires, and its ticks crit.
  • Mind BlastRank 6Inner Focus into Mind Blast: a free Mind Blast with extra crit chance whenever Inner Focus is ready. Mind Blast on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay: it is the bigger hit per cast time, and Shadowform halves its cost and doubles its crit bonus.
  • Shadow Word: DeathRank 2Shadow Word: Death on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay, as both Forever guides order it; below 20% target health Early Demise adds crit chance.
  • Mind FlayRank 3Mind Flay fills every remaining global.
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The list

Hover or tap an item for its stats
SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Papal FezNew+17 Intellect, +9 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 8., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 14.Uldaman · Shadowforge Relic Hunter· ilvl 43
    Also:Spellpower Goggles XtremeCrafted: Engineering−0.9 DPSilvl 43Shadow HoodCrafted: Tailoring−1.2 DPSilvl 34Augural Shroud1% from Nether Sorceress−2.9 DPSilvl 39
  • Neck
    Neck:Glowing Eye of MordreshNew+8 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 13.Razorfen Downs · Mordresh Fire Eye· ilvl 41
    Also:Necklace of Calisea<1% from Witch Doctor's Chest−1.3 DPSilvl 43Archmagister's Faceted PendantShade of the Archmage−1.5 DPSilvl 35Triune AmuletScarlet Monastery · High Inquisitor Whitemane−1.8 DPSilvl 44
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Inquisitor's ShawlNew+13 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 15.Scarlet Monastery · High Inquisitor Fairbanks· ilvl 42
    Also:Green Silken ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−0.2 DPSilvl 36Bloodmage MantleScarlet Monastery · Bloodmage Thalnos−0.4 DPSilvl 35Death Speaker Mantle40% from Death Speaker Jargba−0.5 DPSilvl 32
  • Back
    Back:Long Silken CloakNew+5 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 37
    Also:Guardian CloakCrafted: Leatherworkingsame DPSilvl 37Blackforge Cape<1% from Ancient Treasure−0.4 DPSilvl 42Glyphed CloakWorld drop (BoE) · levels 33-39−0.6 DPSilvl 37
  • Chest
    Chest:Robe of the MagiNew+6 Intellect, +5 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 22.World drop (BoE) · levels 36-44· ilvl 40
    Also:Dreamweave VestCrafted: Tailoringsame DPSilvl 45Robe of PowerCrafted: Tailoring−0.2 DPSilvl 38Green Silk ArmorCrafted: Tailoring−0.9 DPSilvl 33
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Spidertank OilragEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 9., Equip: Restores 3 mana per 5 sec.40% from Electrocutioner 6000· ilvl 34
    Also:Mindthrust BracersShadowfang Keep · Son of Arugal−0.6 DPSilvl 22Windchaser CuffsWorld drop (BoE) · levels 39-45−1.9 DPSilvl 43Arcane Runed BracersQuest: Wanted! Marez Cowl · requires level 30−2.0 DPSilvl 39
  • Hands
    Hands:Shadoweave GlovesNew+5 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 17.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 45
    Also:Dreamweave GlovesCrafted: Tailoringsame DPSilvl 45Red Mageweave GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 45Black HandwrapsCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 40
  • Waist
    Waist:Deathmage SashNew+15 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7.Razorfen Downs · Mordresh Fire Eye· ilvl 41
    Also:Black CordCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 45Gilded CordCrafted: Tailoring−1.1 DPSilvl 45Crimson Silk BeltCrafted: Tailoring−1.6 DPSilvl 35
  • Legs
    Legs:Red Mageweave PantsNew+12 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 14.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 43
    Also:Crimson Silk PantaloonsCrafted: Tailoring−0.8 DPSilvl 39Necromancer LeggingsWorld drop (BoE) · levels 32-38−0.8 DPSilvl 35Leech Pants40% from Aku'mai−2.5 DPSilvl 29
  • Feet
    Feet:Earthen Silk SlippersNew+7 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 24.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 36
    Also:Black SlippersCrafted: Tailoring−0.5 DPSilvl 35Gilded SlippersCrafted: Tailoring−1.5 DPSilvl 35Acidic Walkers55% from Viscous Fallout−1.7 DPSilvl 32
  • Ring
    Ring:Underworld BandNew+12 Stamina, +5 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 14.World drop (BoE) · levels 38-47· ilvl 43Sim-checked against Ring of Power Regulation: +4.6 DPS
    Also:Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20−0.7 DPSilvl 35Snake HoopQuest: Willix the Importer · requires level 23−1.3 DPSilvl 32Ring of Forlorn SpiritsQuest: The Legend of Stalvan · requires level 22−1.9 DPSilvl 35
  • Ring
    Ring:Ring of Power RegulationEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6., Equip: Restores 3 mana per 5 sec.Excavation Site: Wetlands · Relic Guardian· ilvl 33
    Also:Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20−0.5 DPSilvl 35Snake HoopQuest: Willix the Importer · requires level 23−1.1 DPSilvl 32Ring of Forlorn SpiritsQuest: The Legend of Stalvan · requires level 22−1.7 DPSilvl 35
  • Trinket
    Nothing here either until 50.
  • Trinket
    Nothing here either until 50.
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Staff of the Shade+15 Stamina, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 37.Razorfen Kraul · Overlord Ramtusk· ilvl 27
    Also:Witching StaveShadowfang Keep · Son of Arugal−0.7 DPSilvl 22Death Speaker Scepter20% from Death Speaker Jargba−1.5 DPSilvl 33Staff of JordanWorld drop (BoE) · levels 38-43−1.5 DPSilvl 40
  • Off hand
    Staff of the Shade is a two-hander; the off hand is taken.
  • Ranged
    Ranged:Jaina's FirestarterNew+6 Intellect, +3 SpiritWorld drop (BoE) · levels 38-46· ilvl 42
    Also:Earthen RodUldaman · Shadowforge Relic Hunter−3.6 DPSilvl 38Umbral Wand2% from Ancient Treasure−4.8 DPSilvl 45Twisted Nether WandCrafted: Enchanting−5.5 DPSilvl 42

This set

Simmed 1 Nov
194.9
DPS on the training dummy, level 59 Gnome, 41 talent points
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Stat weights

50 to 59

Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 6.13 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
Intellect1.000.194 DPS±0.03
Spell power0.820.160 DPS±0.00
Shadow power0.820.160 DPS±0.00
MP5Not significant
SpiritNot significant
Hit rating0.500.096 DPS±0.03
Crit rating0.310.060 DPS±0.01
Spell penetrationNot significant

Spell hit to cap: 16% (school 11%)

The Forever Sixty addon rates every item in your bags and tooltips with these weights.

Use these weights in the addon

Play it

50 to 59
  • Shadow Word: PainRank 7Shadow Word: Pain is kept up unless the fight is about to end, when refreshing it would waste most of the DoT.
  • Devouring PlagueRank 4Devouring Plague is kept up: its 24-second cooldown lets it be reapplied when it expires, and its ticks crit.
  • Mind BlastRank 7Inner Focus into Mind Blast: a free Mind Blast with extra crit chance whenever Inner Focus is ready. Mind Blast on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay: it is the bigger hit per cast time, and Shadowform halves its cost and doubles its crit bonus.
  • Shadow Word: DeathRank 3Shadow Word: Death on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay, as both Forever guides order it; below 20% target health Early Demise adds crit chance.
  • Mind FlayRank 4Mind Flay fills every remaining global.
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The list

Hover or tap an item for its stats
SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Bad Mojo MaskNew+21 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 20.Zul'Farrak · Shadowpriest Sezz'ziz· ilvl 49
    Also:Red Mageweave HeadbandCrafted: Tailoring−0.4 DPSilvl 48Dreamweave CircletCrafted: Tailoring−0.7 DPSilvl 50Gemburst CircletQuest: The God Hakkar · requires level 40−1.4 DPSilvl 54
  • Neck
    Neck:Horizon ChokerNew+4 Stamina, +14 Intellect, +4 SpiritWorld drop (BoE) · levels 47-54· ilvl 51
    Also:Mindburst MedallionQuest: Tremors of the Earth · requires level 40−0.5 DPSilvl 57Necklace of Calisea<1% from Witch Doctor's Chest−1.0 DPSilvl 43Glowing Eye of MordreshRazorfen Downs · Mordresh Fire Eye−1.7 DPSilvl 41
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Rotgrip MantleNew+18 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 13.Maraudon · Rotgrip· ilvl 53
    Also:Red Mageweave ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−1.5 DPSilvl 47Knight-Lieutenant's Dreadweave MantlePvP rank 11 · Knight-Lieutenant · Alliance−1.7 DPSilvl 55Netherpearl ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−3.6 DPSilvl 47
  • Back
    Back:Spritecaster CapeNew+5 Stamina, +6 Intellect, +6 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 14.Blackrock Depths · High Interrogator Gerstahn · ilvl 52
    Also:Runecloth CloakCrafted: Tailoring−1.1 DPSilvl 53Imperial Red CloakWorld drop (BoE) · levels 46-52−1.5 DPSilvl 50Big Voodoo CloakCrafted: Leatherworking−1.5 DPSilvl 48
  • Chest
    Chest:Acumen RobesNew+20 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 19.Quest: Twisted Evils · requires level 41· ilvl 49
    Also:Robe of PowerCrafted: Tailoring−1.5 DPSilvl 38Robe of the MagiWorld drop (BoE) · levels 36-44−1.7 DPSilvl 40Dreamweave VestCrafted: Tailoring−4.7 DPSilvl 45
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Netherpearl CuffsNew+7 Stamina, +7 Intellect, +5 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 13.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 50
    Also:Bloodband BracersQuest: The Captain's Chest · requires level 35−1.1 DPSilvl 47Shizzle's Nozzle WiperQuest: Shizzle's Flyer · requires level 49−1.3 DPSilvl 55Nethergeld CuffsCrafted: Tailoring−1.4 DPSilvl 50
  • Hands
    Hands:Black GlovesNew+9 Stamina, +10 Intellect, +8 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 19.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 55
    Also:Dreamweave GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−1.4 DPSilvl 45Gilded GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−1.4 DPSilvl 55Runecloth GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−2.4 DPSilvl 55
  • Waist
    Waist:Black WaistcordNew+12 Stamina, +9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 19.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 52
    Also:Dawnspire CordSunken Temple · Morphaz−0.1 DPSilvl 53Black CordCrafted: Tailoring−0.3 DPSilvl 45Satyrmane SashMaraudon · Lord Vyletongue−0.6 DPSilvl 50
  • Legs
    Legs:Felcloth PantsNew+12 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 26.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 55
    Also:Senior Designer's PantaloonsBlackrock Depths · General Angerforge−1.3 DPSilvl 55Knight's Dreadweave LeggingsVendor: Captain Dirgehammer−1.4 DPSilvl 53Kilt of the Atal'ai ProphetSunken Temple · Jammal'an the Prophet−2.1 DPSilvl 55
  • Feet
    Feet:Black SandalsNew+13 Stamina, +9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 20.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 55
    Also:Sergeant Major's Dreadweave BootsPvP rank 9 · Sergeant Major · Alliance−1.0 DPSilvl 51Black SlippersCrafted: Tailoring−1.1 DPSilvl 35Earthen Silk SlippersCrafted: Tailoring−3.2 DPSilvl 36
  • Ring
    Ring:Underworld Band+12 Stamina, +5 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 14.World drop (BoE) · levels 38-47· ilvl 43Sim-checked against Philanthropist's Ring: +5.7 DPS
    Also:Eye of AdaegusWorld drop (BoE) · levels 49-57−0.8 DPSilvl 53Band of the UnicornWorld drop (BoE) · levels 44-50−1.1 DPSilvl 48Snake HoopQuest: Willix the Importer · requires level 23−1.3 DPSilvl 32
  • Ring
    Ring:Philanthropist's RingNew+5 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 10.Quest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20· ilvl 35
    Also:Band of the UnicornWorld drop (BoE) · levels 44-50−0.5 DPSilvl 48Snake HoopQuest: Willix the Importer · requires level 23−0.6 DPSilvl 32Eye of AdaegusWorld drop (BoE) · levels 49-57−1.9 DPSilvl 53
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Frozen Heart of the MountainNew+9 Hit, +7 Fire Resistance, +7 Frost Resistance, +7 Nature ResistanceCrafted: Enchanting· ilvl 55Sim-checked against Evonice's Landin' Pilla: +2.9 DPS
    Also:Ankh of LifeWorld drop (BoE) · levels 42-49same DPSilvl 45Uther's StrengthWorld drop (BoE) · levels 48-55same DPSilvl 52Thunderbrew's Boot FlaskQuest: Sweet Amber · requires level 40same DPSilvl 44
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Evonice's Landin' PillaNeweffect not simulated+10 SpiritQuest: Look at the Size of It! · requires level 45· ilvl 50
    Also:Ankh of LifeWorld drop (BoE) · levels 42-49same DPSilvl 45Uther's StrengthWorld drop (BoE) · levels 48-55−0.1 DPSilvl 52Thunderbrew's Boot FlaskQuest: Sweet Amber · requires level 40−0.2 DPSilvl 44
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Spellshifter RodNew+9 Stamina, +23 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 54.Quest: Tiara of the Deep · requires level 40· ilvl 48
    Also:Spire of Hakkar20% from Avatar of Hakkar−1.5 DPSilvl 54Zum'rah's Vexing Cane20% from Witch Doctor Zum'rah−2.5 DPSilvl 48Kindling Stave20% from Pyromancer Loregrain−2.6 DPSilvl 53
  • Off hand
    Spellshifter Rod is a two-hander; the off hand is taken.
  • Ranged
    Ranged:Pyric CaduceusNew+3 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage done by Fire spells and effects by up to 13.Blackrock Depths · Pyromancer Loregrain· ilvl 53
    Also:Noxious Shooter20% from Noxxionsame DPSilvl 51Wand of AllistarjWorld drop (BoE) · levels 46-54−4.4 DPSilvl 50Lesser Eternal WandCrafted: Enchanting−5.8 DPSilvl 54
Conditions

Raid-ready, Phase 1: 14 buffs, 9 debuffs and 7 consumables.

Simulated against a level-63 target of no creature type over 180 seconds; slaying bonuses such as attack power against Undead count for nothing here.

What is included

Buffs Arcane Intellect, Mark of the Wild, Power Word: Fortitude, Divine Spirit, Blessing of Might, Blessing of Wisdom, Battle Shout, Trueshot Aura, Heart of the Lion, Leader of the Pack, Moonkin Aura, Strength of Earth Totem, Windfury Totem, Mana Spring Totem

Debuffs Curse of the Elements, Sunder Armor, Faerie Fire, Judgement of Wisdom, Judgement of the Crusader, Judgement of Light, Hunter's Mark, Improved Scorch, Curse of Recklessness

Consumables Flask of Supreme Power, Greater Arcane Elixir, Runn Tum Tuber Surprise, Brilliant Wizard Oil, Major Mana Potion, Demonic Rune, Elixir of Shadow Power

The same Phase 1 raid context for every spec: one group of each class brings its buffs and debuffs, each spec adds the consumables its role uses, no world buffs (Forever has none), the default 180 second encounter. Where a buff has a talented form, the plain version is used unless the live talent tree carries the talent and a raid would take it; none of the improved forms qualified. Blessing of Kings is left out. It is learnable (a trainer spell from level 20, SkillLineAbility 20217 and Greater Blessing of Kings 25898), but its +10% to every stat is the same aura and amount as Heart of the Lion's, which this preset already carries, and nothing in the client says whether the two stack (they share no SpellLabel or other exclusivity row); the engine also applies Kings to Alliance characters only, so the two factions would differ. If they do stack, carrying Kings measured about 4% more for Fury and Retribution and about 1.5% for Fire (level-60 raid band, 2026-10-31); a beta character sheet with both buffs settles it. Sanctity Aura is left out too: spell 20218 has no SkillLineAbility row in the Forever client, so no paladin can learn it. Windfury Totem is a raid-buff aura, as in the client (spells 8512 to 10614: an aura on every party member, not a weapon enchant), so it no longer competes with a weapon imbue: a rogue keeps both poisons and still receives it (the sim/leveling kit gives the rogue specs Deadly Poison in the main hand and Instant Poison in the off hand, the arrangement that measured stronger than two Instants or either Deadly alone in design/reviews/2026-10-07-rogue-parity.md), and a dual wielder carries a stone in each hand. Only a shaman whose main hand carries Windfury Weapon does not receive the totem. The engine applies Blessing of Might and Blessing of Wisdom to Alliance characters only, and Strength of Earth, Grace of Air and Mana Spring Totem to Horde characters only, so each faction's raid entry carries the half its side can use until the fork drops that gate. Nothing from Ahn'Qiraj or Naxxramas is used. The tanks (warrior-protection, paladin-protection, druid-feral-bear) share the tank consumable group, which adds armor, health, stamina and strength consumables in place of a damage dealer's; each carries its class's one potion (a rage potion, a mana potion, the bear's Stoneshield). They are ranked against the curated boss and healers of data/curated/tank-encounter.json, and carry no Blessing of Salvation, which a tank does not want. Grace of Air Totem is left out: it is an air totem, so a party's shaman drops either it or Windfury Totem (the beta notes say the two do not stack), and Windfury measured 4 to 24% ahead of Grace of Air for every melee spec that can receive it (design/reviews/2026-10-08-remaining-trainables.md). Winter's Chill is left out: since client 1.60.1.70532 it is no longer a Frost crit debuff; its stacks raise only the applying mage's own next Cone of Cold, so a raid frost mage's stacks give no one else anything, and in the engine they would have fed this mage's Cone of Cold for free.

This set

Simmed 1 Nov
707.8
DPS on the training dummy, level 60 Gnome, 51 talent points
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Stat weights

60

Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 4.44 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
Spell power5.750.458 DPS±0.01
Shadow power5.750.458 DPS±0.01
Hit rating4.610.367 DPS±0.21
Crit rating3.830.305 DPS±0.07
Intellect1.000.080 DPS±0.03
Spell penetrationNot significant
SpiritNot significant
MP5Not significant

Spell hit to cap: 16% (school 11%)

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60
  • Shadow Word: PainRank 8Shadow Word: Pain is kept up unless the fight is about to end, when refreshing it would waste most of the DoT.
  • Devouring PlagueRank 6Devouring Plague is kept up: its 24-second cooldown lets it be reapplied when it expires, and its ticks crit.
  • Mind BlastRank 9Inner Focus into Mind Blast: a free Mind Blast with extra crit chance whenever Inner Focus is ready. Mind Blast on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay: it is the bigger hit per cast time, and Shadowform halves its cost and doubles its crit bonus.
  • Shadow Word: DeathRank 4Shadow Word: Death on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay, as both Forever guides order it; below 20% target health Early Demise adds crit chance.
  • Mind FlayRank 6Mind Flay fills every remaining global.
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SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Felcloth HoodNew+10 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 30.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 58
    Also:Field Marshal's HeaddressPvP rank 17 · Field Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 74Field Marshal's Satin CrownPvP rank 17 · Field Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 74Spellpower Goggles Xtreme PlusCrafted: Engineering−2.7 DPSilvl 54
  • Neck
    Neck:Archlight TalismanNew+8 Stamina, +10 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 12.Quest: Hidden Treasures · requires level 50· ilvl 60
    Also:Triune AmuletScarlet Monastery · High Inquisitor Whitemane−2.6 DPSilvl 44Glowing Eye of MordreshRazorfen Downs · Mordresh Fire Eye−2.8 DPSilvl 41Mindburst MedallionQuest: Tremors of the Earth · requires level 40−3.1 DPSilvl 57
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Mantle of the TimbermawNew+13 Intellect, +14 Crit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 17.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 61
    Also:Field Marshal's Satin EpauletsPvP rank 17 · Field Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 74Argent ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−1.6 DPSilvl 61Felcloth ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−3.5 DPSilvl 62
  • Back
    Back:Fel CapeNew+16 Stamina, +14 Crit, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 15.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 65
    Also:Spritecaster CapeBlackrock Depths · High Interrogator Gerstahn −6.2 DPSilvl 52Runecloth CloakCrafted: Tailoring−6.4 DPSilvl 53Nightfall DrapeSunken Temple · Morphaz−7.0 DPSilvl 53
  • Chest
    Chest:Robe of Winter NightNew+12 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Frost spells and effects by up to 40., Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 40.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 57
    Also:Field Marshal's Satin VestmentsPvP rank 17 · Field Marshal · Alliance−1.9 DPSilvl 74Field Marshal's Satin RobePvP rank 17 · Field Marshal · Alliance−1.9 DPSilvl 74Felcloth RobeCrafted: Tailoring−3.4 DPSilvl 61
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Netherpearl Cuffs+7 Stamina, +7 Intellect, +5 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 13.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 50
    Also:Runecloth CuffsCrafted: Tailoring−0.7 DPSilvl 57Arena Wristguards7% from Arena Treasure Chest−2.2 DPSilvl 50Arcane Runed BracersQuest: Wanted! Marez Cowl · requires level 30−2.4 DPSilvl 39
  • Hands
    Hands:Gloves of Spell MasteryNew+10 Intellect, +28 Crit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 9.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 62
    Also:Marshal's Satin GlovesPvP rank 16 · Marshal · Alliance−1.9 DPSilvl 71Marshal's Satin GripsPvP rank 16 · Marshal · Alliance−1.9 DPSilvl 71Earth Warder's GlovesQuest: Winterfall Activity · requires level 45−7.0 DPSilvl 58
  • Waist
    Waist:Black Waistcord+12 Stamina, +9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 19.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 52
    Also:Satyrmane SashMaraudon · Lord Vyletongue−2.4 DPSilvl 50Black CordCrafted: Tailoring−2.4 DPSilvl 45Ghostweave CordCrafted: Tailoring−3.0 DPSilvl 52
  • Legs
    Legs:Felcloth Pants+12 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 26.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 55
    Also:Marshal's Satin PantsPvP rank 16 · Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 71Marshal's Satin LeggingsPvP rank 16 · Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 71Ghostweave PantsCrafted: Tailoring−1.0 DPSilvl 58
  • Feet
    Feet:Earthen Silk SlippersNew+7 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 24.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 36
    Also:Marshal's Satin SandalsPvP rank 16 · Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 71Marshal's Satin TreadsPvP rank 16 · Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 71Omnicast BootsBlackrock Depths · Golem Lord Argelmach−0.9 DPSilvl 59
  • Ring
    Ring:Maiden's CircleNew+7 Intellect, +6 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 18.World drop (BoE) · levels 57-62· ilvl 61Sim-checked against Underworld Band: +9.7 DPS
    Also:Band of the UnicornWorld drop (BoE) · levels 44-50−2.8 DPSilvl 48Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20−3.8 DPSilvl 35Band of the PenitentQuest: Houses of the Holy · requires level 55−4.5 DPSilvl 61
  • Ring
    Ring:Underworld BandNew+12 Stamina, +5 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 14.World drop (BoE) · levels 38-47· ilvl 43
    Also:Band of the UnicornWorld drop (BoE) · levels 44-50−0.9 DPSilvl 48Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20−1.8 DPSilvl 35Band of the PenitentQuest: Houses of the Holy · requires level 55−2.5 DPSilvl 61
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Frozen Heart of the Mountain+9 Hit, +7 Fire Resistance, +7 Frost Resistance, +7 Nature ResistanceCrafted: Enchanting· ilvl 55
    Also:Uther's StrengthWorld drop (BoE) · levels 48-55−3.7 DPSilvl 52
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Mark of the ChosenNewQuest: The Pariah's Instructions · requires level 39· ilvl 48
    Also:Uther's StrengthWorld drop (BoE) · levels 48-55same DPSilvl 52
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Hand of Edward the OddNew+13 Intellect, +10 SpiritWorld drop (BoE) · levels 58-62· ilvl 62
    Also:Spire of Hakkar20% from Avatar of Hakkarsame DPSilvl 54Grand Marshal's StavePvP rank 18 · Grand Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 80Kindling Stave20% from Pyromancer Loregrain−9.7 DPSilvl 53
  • Off hand
    No off hand you can get at 60 raises your damage.
  • Ranged
    Ranged:Torch of LightNew+11 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 11.Crafted: Enchanting· ilvl 65
    Also:Brilliant WandCrafted: Enchanting−15.2 DPSilvl 60StormragerQuest: Order Must Be Restored · requires level 56−16.4 DPSilvl 62Greater Eternal WandCrafted: Enchanting−22.1 DPSilvl 60

Bare character: no raid buffs, debuffs or consumables.

Simulated against a level-63 target of no creature type over 180 seconds; slaying bonuses such as attack power against Undead count for nothing here.

This set

Simmed 1 Nov
383.4
DPS on the training dummy, level 60 Gnome, 51 talent points
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Stat weights

60

Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 0.78 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
MP52.280.765 DPS±0.40
Spirit1.710.573 DPS±0.36
Intellect1.000.336 DPS±0.02
Spell power0.670.223 DPS±0.00
Shadow power0.670.223 DPS±0.00
Hit rating0.660.221 DPS±0.03
Crit rating0.390.131 DPS±0.01
Spell penetrationNot significant

Spell hit to cap: 16% (school 11%)

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60
  • Shadow Word: PainRank 8Shadow Word: Pain is kept up unless the fight is about to end, when refreshing it would waste most of the DoT.
  • Devouring PlagueRank 6Devouring Plague is kept up: its 24-second cooldown lets it be reapplied when it expires, and its ticks crit.
  • Mind BlastRank 9Inner Focus into Mind Blast: a free Mind Blast with extra crit chance whenever Inner Focus is ready. Mind Blast on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay: it is the bigger hit per cast time, and Shadowform halves its cost and doubles its crit bonus.
  • Shadow Word: DeathRank 4Shadow Word: Death on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay, as both Forever guides order it; below 20% target health Early Demise adds crit chance.
  • Mind FlayRank 6Mind Flay fills every remaining global.
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SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Devout CrownNew+13 Stamina, +24 Intellect, +15 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7.Scholomance · Darkmaster Gandling· ilvl 62
    Also:Dreadmist MaskScholomance · Darkmaster Gandlingsame DPSilvl 62Field Marshal's HeaddressPvP rank 17 · Field Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 74Field Marshal's Satin CrownPvP rank 17 · Field Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 74
  • Neck
    Neck:Lady Alizabeth's PendantNew+8 Stamina, +15 SpiritWorld drop (BoE) · levels 55-62· ilvl 59
    Also:Horizon ChokerWorld drop (BoE) · levels 47-54same DPSilvl 51Necklace of Calisea<1% from Witch Doctor's Chest−2.2 DPSilvl 43Mindburst MedallionQuest: Tremors of the Earth · requires level 40−2.4 DPSilvl 57
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Devout MantleNew+4 Stamina, +21 Intellect, +9 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 4.Blackrock Spire · Solakar Flamewreath· ilvl 60Sim-checked against Shroud of the Nathrezim: +16.1 DPS
    Also:Field Marshal's Satin EpauletsPvP rank 17 · Field Marshal · Alliance−0.8 DPSilvl 74Lieutenant Commander's Satin EpauletsPvP rank 14 · Lieutenant Commander · Alliance−0.9 DPSilvl 71Shroud of the NathrezimStratholme · Balnazzar−16.1 DPSilvl 63
  • Back
    Back:Spritecaster Cape+5 Stamina, +6 Intellect, +6 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 14.Blackrock Depths · High Interrogator Gerstahn · ilvl 52
    Also:Indomitable CloakWorld drop (BoE) · levels 55-61−1.1 DPSilvl 59Sergeant Major's CapePvP rank 9 · Sergeant Major · Alliance−1.3 DPSilvl 60Ethereal Mist CapeQuest: Ancient Spirit · requires level 49−4.3 DPSilvl 56
  • Chest
    Chest:Mooncloth VestNew+20 Intellect, +19 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 9., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 17.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 60
    Also:Field Marshal's Satin VestmentsPvP rank 17 · Field Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 74Field Marshal's Satin RobePvP rank 17 · Field Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 74Ghostweave VestCrafted: Tailoringsame DPSilvl 55
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Devout BracersNew+7 Stamina, +8 Intellect, +10 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 4.1% from Thuzadin Shadowcaster· ilvl 57
    Also:Marshal's Satin BracersPvP rank 16 · Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 65Netherpearl CuffsCrafted: Tailoring−1.2 DPSilvl 50Magister's Bindings1% from Scarshield Spellbinder−1.5 DPSilvl 57
  • Hands
    Hands:Devout GlovesNew+8 Stamina, +10 Intellect, +17 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 5.Stratholme · Archivist Galford· ilvl 59Sim-checked against Magister's Gloves: +16.7 DPS
    Also:Dreadmist Wraps<1% from Scholomance Necromancer−1.0 DPSilvl 59Swarmtender's GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−1.6 DPSilvl 58Magister's Gloves5% from Scholomance Adept−16.7 DPSilvl 59
  • Waist
    Waist:Devout BeltNew+4 Stamina, +20 Intellect, +9 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 4.2% from Scarshield Spellbinder· ilvl 58
    Also:Marshal's Satin SashPvP rank 16 · Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 65Elunarian BeltWorld drop (BoE) · levels 56-62−0.3 DPSilvl 60Wisdom of the TimbermawCrafted: Tailoring−0.5 DPSilvl 58
  • Legs
    Legs:Devout SkirtNew+12 Stamina, +15 Intellect, +23 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 8.Stratholme · Baron Rivendare· ilvl 61Sim-checked against Magister's Leggings: +16.5 DPS
    Also:Dreadmist LeggingsStratholme · Baron Rivendare−0.6 DPSilvl 61Dalewind TrousersWorld drop (BoE) · levels 48-55−2.7 DPSilvl 52Magister's LeggingsStratholme · Baron Rivendare−16.5 DPSilvl 61
  • Feet
    Feet:Devout SandalsNew+9 Stamina, +10 Intellect, +17 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 4.Stratholme · Maleki the Pallid· ilvl 59
    Also:Mooncloth BootsCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 56Wolfrunner ShoesWorld drop (BoE) · levels 55-62−1.1 DPSilvl 59Elunarian BootsWorld drop (BoE) · levels 56-62−2.2 DPSilvl 60
  • Ring
    Ring:Maiden's CircleNew+7 Intellect, +6 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 18.World drop (BoE) · levels 57-62· ilvl 61Sim-checked against Band of the Hierophant: +11.5 DPS
    Also:Eye of AdaegusWorld drop (BoE) · levels 49-57−0.9 DPSilvl 53Choking BandQuest: Ogre Head On A Stick = Party · requires level 48−2.4 DPSilvl 53Coldwater RingQuest: Death From Below · requires level 35−3.6 DPSilvl 46
  • Ring
    Ring:Band of the HierophantNew+7 Stamina, +10 Intellect, +11 SpiritWorld drop (BoE) · levels 56-62· ilvl 60
    Also:Eye of AdaegusWorld drop (BoE) · levels 49-57−0.8 DPSilvl 53Choking BandQuest: Ogre Head On A Stick = Party · requires level 48−2.2 DPSilvl 53Coldwater RingQuest: Death From Below · requires level 35−3.5 DPSilvl 46
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Frozen Heart of the Mountain+9 Hit, +7 Fire Resistance, +7 Frost Resistance, +7 Nature ResistanceCrafted: Enchanting· ilvl 55
    Also:Ankh of LifeWorld drop (BoE) · levels 42-49same DPSilvl 45Evonice's Landin' PillaQuest: Look at the Size of It! · requires level 45same DPSilvl 50Uther's StrengthWorld drop (BoE) · levels 48-55−2.2 DPSilvl 52
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Shard of the SplithoovesNewEquip: Restores 6 mana per 5 sec.Quest: Heroes of Old · requires level 45· ilvl 57
    Also:Ankh of LifeWorld drop (BoE) · levels 42-49same DPSilvl 45Evonice's Landin' PillaQuest: Look at the Size of It! · requires level 45same DPSilvl 50Uther's StrengthWorld drop (BoE) · levels 48-55−3.1 DPSilvl 52
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Hand of Edward the OddNew+13 Intellect, +10 SpiritWorld drop (BoE) · levels 58-62· ilvl 62
    Also:Staff of Hale MagefireWorld drop (BoE) · levels 58-62same DPSilvl 62Grand Marshal's StavePvP rank 18 · Grand Marshal · Alliancesame DPSilvl 80Spire of Hakkar20% from Avatar of Hakkar−12.9 DPSilvl 54
  • Off hand
    No off hand you can get at 60 raises your damage.
  • Ranged
    Ranged:Torch of LightNew+11 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 11.Crafted: Enchanting· ilvl 65
    Also:StormragerQuest: Order Must Be Restored · requires level 56−2.8 DPSilvl 62Brilliant WandCrafted: Enchanting−20.5 DPSilvl 60Torch of AustenWorld drop (BoE) · levels 54-61−27.6 DPSilvl 58

This set

Simmed 1 Nov
33.8
DPS on the training dummy, level 29 Undead, 11 talent points
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Stat weights

20 to 29

Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 1.00 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
Spell power2.320.083 DPS±0.00
Shadow power2.320.083 DPS±0.00
Intellect1.000.036 DPS±0.02
MP5Not significant
Hit rating0.720.026 DPS±0.02
Crit rating0.210.008 DPS±0.01
SpiritNot significant
Spell penetrationNot significant

Spell hit to cap: 16% (school 11%)

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20 to 29
  • Shadow Word: PainRank 3Shadow Word: Pain is kept up unless the fight is about to end, when refreshing it would waste most of the DoT.
  • Devouring PlagueRank 1Devouring Plague is kept up: its 24-second cooldown lets it be reapplied when it expires, and its ticks crit.
  • Mind BlastRank 2Inner Focus into Mind Blast: a free Mind Blast with extra crit chance whenever Inner Focus is ready. Mind Blast on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay: it is the bigger hit per cast time, and Shadowform halves its cost and doubles its crit bonus.
  • Mind FlayRank 1Mind Flay fills every remaining global.
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SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Shadow CircletNew+10 Stamina, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 11.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 25
    Also:Pristine CircletCrafted: Tailoring−0.5 DPSilvl 25Shadow GogglesCrafted: Engineering−0.7 DPSilvl 24Flying Tiger GogglesCrafted: Engineering−0.9 DPSilvl 20
  • Neck
    Neck:Roadwatcher's ConfidenceNew+3 SpiritQuest: Watching the Roads · requires level 10· ilvl 20
    Also:Scholarly PendantQuest: Friend of the Library · requires level 1same DPSilvl 23
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Magician's MantleNew+9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 5.World drop (BoE) · levels 21-29· ilvl 25
    Also:Double-Stitched Woolen ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−0.4 DPSilvl 22Reinforced Woolen ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−0.5 DPSilvl 24Slime-encrusted Pads33% from Mutanus the Devourer−0.7 DPSilvl 25
  • Back
    Back:Heavy Woolen CloakNew+4 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 4.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 21
    Also:Pearl-clasped CloakCrafted: Tailoringsame DPSilvl 19Black Whelp CloakCrafted: Leatherworking−0.1 DPSilvl 20Mystic ShawlQuest: Pyrewood Ambush · requires level 12−0.2 DPSilvl 15
  • Chest
    Chest:Necrology RobesNew+3 Stamina, +5 Intellect, +5 Shadow Resistance, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 14.Shadowfang Keep · Son of Arugal· ilvl 25
    Also:Filigreed Shadow GownCrafted: Tailoring−0.2 DPSilvl 20Filigreed Pristine GownCrafted: Tailoring−0.7 DPSilvl 20Gray Woolen RobeCrafted: Tailoring−0.8 DPSilvl 21
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Mindthrust BracersNew+1 Stamina, +5 Intellect, Equip: Restores 3 mana per 5 sec.Shadowfang Keep · Son of Arugal· ilvl 22
    Also:Owlbeard BracersQuest: Earthen Arise · requires level 14−0.1 DPSilvl 20Bright BracersWorld drop (BoE) · levels 19-25−0.1 DPSilvl 23Tabitha's CuffsQuest: A Frightened Request · requires level 15−0.5 DPSilvl 24
  • Hands
    Hands:Shadow GlovesNew+4 Stamina, +3 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 7.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 20
    Also:Gnoll Casting Gloves2% from Mosshide Mistweaver−0.2 DPSilvl 22Pristine GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−0.2 DPSilvl 20Serpent Gloves25% from Lord Serpentis−0.4 DPSilvl 23
  • Waist
    Waist:Shadow SashNew+5 Stamina, +4 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 7.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 22
    Also:Novice Arcanist's SashCrafted: Tailoring−0.3 DPSilvl 15Pristine SashCrafted: Tailoring−0.3 DPSilvl 22Novice Ardent's SashCrafted: Tailoring−0.4 DPSilvl 15
  • Legs
    Legs:Filigreed Shadow LeggingsNew+5 Stamina, +6 Intellect, +4 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 11.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 25
    Also:Filigreed Pristine LeggingsCrafted: Tailoring−0.5 DPSilvl 25Silk-threaded Trousers6% from Defias Evoker−0.6 DPSilvl 18Colorful KiltCrafted: Tailoring−0.7 DPSilvl 19
  • Feet
    Feet:Spidersilk BootsNew+4 Stamina, +4 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 25
    Also:Shadow BootsCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 17Pristine BootsCrafted: Tailoring−0.4 DPSilvl 17Red Woolen BootsCrafted: Tailoring−0.4 DPSilvl 20
  • Ring
    Ring:Lavishly Jeweled RingNew+2 Agility, +6 Intellect45% from Gilnid· ilvl 22Sim-checked against Loop of Sacrifice: +0.4 DPS
    Also:Volcanic Rock RingWorld drop (BoE) · levels 17-23−0.1 DPSilvl 21Furlfeather RingDustwind Eggtender−0.1 DPSilvl 14The 1 Ring<1% from Fishing−0.2 DPSilvl 15
  • Ring
    Ring:Loop of SacrificeNew+3 Strength, +5 IntellectQuest: The Offering of Blood · requires level 20· ilvl 28
    Also:Furlfeather RingDustwind Eggtender−0.1 DPSilvl 14The 1 Ring<1% from Fishing−0.1 DPSilvl 15Volcanic Rock RingWorld drop (BoE) · levels 17-23−0.2 DPSilvl 21
  • Trinket
    No trinket you can get at 20 to 29 raises your damage. The first that does comes at 50.
  • Trinket
    Nothing here either until 50.
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Witching StaveNew+6 Stamina, +5 Intellect, +8 Shadow Resistance, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 27.Shadowfang Keep · Son of Arugal· ilvl 22
    Also:Crescent StaffQuest: Leaders of the Fang · requires level 11−2.2 DPSilvl 24Lesser Staff of the Spire<1% from Blackrock Shadowcaster−2.2 DPSilvl 20Twisted Chanter's StaffWorld drop (BoE) · levels 20-28−2.2 DPSilvl 24
  • Off hand
    Witching Stave is a two-hander; the off hand is taken.
  • Ranged
    Ranged:Cookie's Stirring RodNeweffect not simulated35% from Cookie· ilvl 22
    Also:SkycallerWorld drop (BoE) · levels 18-24−0.6 DPSilvl 21Sizzle StickQuest: Deviate Eradication · requires level 15−4.5 DPSilvl 23Greater Magic WandCrafted: Enchanting−4.6 DPSilvl 23

This set

Simmed 1 Nov
54.1
DPS on the training dummy, level 39 Undead, 21 talent points
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Stat weights

30 to 39

Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 5.13 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
Spell power1.420.099 DPS±0.00
Shadow power1.420.099 DPS±0.00
Intellect1.000.070 DPS±0.02
MP5Not significant
Hit rating0.450.032 DPS±0.02
Crit rating0.150.011 DPS±0.00
SpiritNot significant
Spell penetrationNot significant

Spell hit to cap: 16% (school 11%)

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Play it

30 to 39
  • Shadow Word: PainRank 5Shadow Word: Pain is kept up unless the fight is about to end, when refreshing it would waste most of the DoT.
  • Devouring PlagueRank 3Devouring Plague is kept up: its 24-second cooldown lets it be reapplied when it expires, and its ticks crit.
  • Mind BlastRank 5Inner Focus into Mind Blast: a free Mind Blast with extra crit chance whenever Inner Focus is ready. Mind Blast on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay: it is the bigger hit per cast time, and Shadowform halves its cost and doubles its crit bonus.
  • Shadow Word: DeathRank 1Shadow Word: Death on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay, as both Forever guides order it; below 20% target health Early Demise adds crit chance.
  • Mind FlayRank 3Mind Flay fills every remaining global.
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SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Shadow HoodNew+11 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 7.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 34
    Also:Filigreed Shadow CircletCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 30Enchanter's CowlCrafted: Tailoring−0.2 DPSilvl 33Holy ShroudWorld drop (BoE) · levels 28-35−0.3 DPSilvl 32
  • Neck
    Neck:Archmagister's Faceted PendantNeweffect not simulated+6 Intellect, Equip: +12 Attack Power.Shade of the Archmage· ilvl 35
    Also:Kaleidoscope ChainWorld drop (BoE) · levels 31-38−0.1 DPSilvl 35Crystal Starfire MedallionWorld drop (BoE) · levels 27-33−0.1 DPSilvl 31Pendant of Myzrael<1% from Withered Warrior−0.4 DPSilvl 35
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Bloodmage MantleNew+9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 9.Scarlet Monastery · Bloodmage Thalnos· ilvl 35
    Also:Death Speaker Mantle40% from Death Speaker Jargba−0.3 DPSilvl 32Magician's MantleWorld drop (BoE) · levels 21-29−0.4 DPSilvl 25Invoker's MantleCrafted: Tailoring−0.5 DPSilvl 30
  • Back
    Back:Windsong DrapeNew+4 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 5.Quest: Free at Last · requires level 25· ilvl 29
    Also:Heavy Woolen CloakCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 21Resilient CapeWorld drop (BoE) · levels 25-31−0.1 DPSilvl 29Hillman's CloakCrafted: Leatherworking−0.4 DPSilvl 30
  • Chest
    Chest:Shadow GownNew+6 Stamina, +7 Intellect, +4 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 13.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 27
    Also:Green Silk ArmorCrafted: Tailoringsame DPSilvl 33Necrology RobesShadowfang Keep · Son of Arugal−0.1 DPSilvl 25Beguiler RobesScarlet Monastery · Houndmaster Loksey−0.4 DPSilvl 34
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Spidertank OilragNewEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 9., Equip: Restores 3 mana per 5 sec.40% from Electrocutioner 6000· ilvl 34
    Also:Mindthrust BracersShadowfang Keep · Son of Arugal−0.5 DPSilvl 22Nightsky WristbandsWorld drop (BoE) · levels 29-35−0.6 DPSilvl 33Glowing Magical BraceletsWorld drop (BoE) · levels 27-34−1.4 DPSilvl 31
  • Hands
    Hands:Ephemeral GripsNew+7 Stamina, +7 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 9., Equip: Increases damage done by Arcane spells and effects by up to 9.Arcane Anomaly· ilvl 32
    Also:Hands of DarknessCrafted: Tailoring−0.4 DPSilvl 29Shadow GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−0.5 DPSilvl 20Jutebraid GlovesQuest: Horde Presence · requires level 15−0.7 DPSilvl 30
  • Waist
    Waist:Belt of ArugalNew+2 Agility, +3 Intellect, +5 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 9.40% from Archmage Arugal· ilvl 28
    Also:Warsong SashQuest: Warsong Supplies · requires level 22−0.1 DPSilvl 27Crimson Silk BeltCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 35Invoker's CordCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 30
  • Legs
    Legs:Shadow LeggingsNew+7 Stamina, +7 Intellect, +5 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 14.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 30
    Also:Filigreed Shadow LeggingsCrafted: Tailoring−0.4 DPSilvl 25Necromancer LeggingsWorld drop (BoE) · levels 32-38−0.5 DPSilvl 35Gaze Dreamer Pants40% from Twilight Lord Kelris−0.6 DPSilvl 28
  • Feet
    Feet:Black SlippersNew+6 Stamina, +7 Intellect, +4 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 13.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 35
    Also:Acidic Walkers55% from Viscous Fallout−0.7 DPSilvl 32Gilded SlippersCrafted: Tailoring−0.7 DPSilvl 35Spidersilk BootsCrafted: Tailoring−0.8 DPSilvl 25
  • Ring
    Ring:Snake HoopNew+5 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6.Quest: Willix the Importer · requires level 23· ilvl 32Sim-checked against Ring of Power Regulation: +1.1 DPS
    Also:Solid Gold BandQuest: Opportunistic Education · requires level 24−0.5 DPSilvl 36Lavishly Jeweled Ring45% from Gilnid−0.5 DPSilvl 22Electrocutioner Lagnut40% from Electrocutioner 6000−0.6 DPSilvl 34
  • Ring
    Ring:Ring of Power RegulationNewEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6., Equip: Restores 3 mana per 5 sec.Excavation Site: Wetlands · Relic Guardian· ilvl 33
    Also:Lavishly Jeweled Ring45% from Gilnid−0.3 DPSilvl 22Electrocutioner Lagnut40% from Electrocutioner 6000−0.4 DPSilvl 34Solid Gold BandQuest: Opportunistic Education · requires level 24−0.8 DPSilvl 36
  • Trinket
    Nothing here either until 50.
  • Trinket
    Nothing here either until 50.
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Staff of the ShadeNew+15 Stamina, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 37.Razorfen Kraul · Overlord Ramtusk· ilvl 27
    Also:Death Speaker Scepter20% from Death Speaker Jargba−0.9 DPSilvl 33Witching StaveShadowfang Keep · Son of Arugal−1.3 DPSilvl 22Glimmering StaffCrafted: Enchanting−2.9 DPSilvl 30
  • Off hand
    Staff of the Shade is a two-hander; the off hand is taken.
  • Ranged
    Ranged:StarfallerNew+4 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Arcane spells and effects by up to 6.World drop (BoE) · levels 30-37· ilvl 34
    Also:Wand of Mana ConcentrationArcanic Enigma−1.9 DPSilvl 32Gyromatic IcemakerGnomeregan · Caverndeep Burrower−2.8 DPSilvl 31Unstable Power CoreQuest: Source of Power · requires level 24−3.4 DPSilvl 36

This set

Simmed 1 Nov
123.2
DPS on the training dummy, level 49 Undead, 31 talent points
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Stat weights

40 to 49

Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 0.56 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
MP53.800.679 DPS±0.31
Intellect1.000.178 DPS±0.02
Spell power0.920.163 DPS±0.00
Shadow power0.920.163 DPS±0.00
Hit rating0.370.066 DPS±0.02
Crit rating0.220.040 DPS±0.01
Spell penetrationNot significant
SpiritNot significant

Spell hit to cap: 16% (school 11%)

The Forever Sixty addon rates every item in your bags and tooltips with these weights.

Use these weights in the addon

Play it

40 to 49
  • Shadow Word: PainRank 5Shadow Word: Pain is kept up unless the fight is about to end, when refreshing it would waste most of the DoT.
  • Devouring PlagueRank 3Devouring Plague is kept up: its 24-second cooldown lets it be reapplied when it expires, and its ticks crit.
  • Mind BlastRank 6Inner Focus into Mind Blast: a free Mind Blast with extra crit chance whenever Inner Focus is ready. Mind Blast on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay: it is the bigger hit per cast time, and Shadowform halves its cost and doubles its crit bonus.
  • Shadow Word: DeathRank 2Shadow Word: Death on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay, as both Forever guides order it; below 20% target health Early Demise adds crit chance.
  • Mind FlayRank 3Mind Flay fills every remaining global.
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SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Papal FezNew+17 Intellect, +9 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 8., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 14.Uldaman · Shadowforge Relic Hunter· ilvl 43
    Also:Spellpower Goggles XtremeCrafted: Engineering−0.9 DPSilvl 43Shadow HoodCrafted: Tailoring−1.2 DPSilvl 34Augural Shroud1% from Nether Sorceress−2.8 DPSilvl 39
  • Neck
    Neck:Glowing Eye of MordreshNew+8 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 13.Razorfen Downs · Mordresh Fire Eye· ilvl 41
    Also:Necklace of Calisea<1% from Witch Doctor's Chest−1.3 DPSilvl 43Archmagister's Faceted PendantShade of the Archmage−1.5 DPSilvl 35Triune AmuletScarlet Monastery · High Inquisitor Whitemane−1.8 DPSilvl 44
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Inquisitor's ShawlNew+13 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 15.Scarlet Monastery · High Inquisitor Fairbanks· ilvl 42
    Also:Green Silken ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−0.2 DPSilvl 36Bloodmage MantleScarlet Monastery · Bloodmage Thalnos−0.4 DPSilvl 35Death Speaker Mantle40% from Death Speaker Jargba−0.5 DPSilvl 32
  • Back
    Back:Long Silken CloakNew+5 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 37
    Also:Guardian CloakCrafted: Leatherworkingsame DPSilvl 37Blackforge Cape<1% from Ancient Treasure−0.4 DPSilvl 42Glyphed CloakWorld drop (BoE) · levels 33-39−0.6 DPSilvl 37
  • Chest
    Chest:Robe of the MagiNew+6 Intellect, +5 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 22.World drop (BoE) · levels 36-44· ilvl 40
    Also:Dreamweave VestCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 45Robe of PowerCrafted: Tailoring−0.2 DPSilvl 38Green Silk ArmorCrafted: Tailoring−0.9 DPSilvl 33
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Spidertank OilragEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 9., Equip: Restores 3 mana per 5 sec.40% from Electrocutioner 6000· ilvl 34
    Also:Mindthrust BracersShadowfang Keep · Son of Arugal−1.0 DPSilvl 22Radiant Silver BracersQuest: Foul Magics · requires level 35−1.4 DPSilvl 40Windchaser CuffsWorld drop (BoE) · levels 39-45−1.9 DPSilvl 43
  • Hands
    Hands:Shadoweave GlovesNew+5 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 17.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 45
    Also:Dreamweave GlovesCrafted: Tailoringsame DPSilvl 45Red Mageweave GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 45Black HandwrapsCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 40
  • Waist
    Waist:Deathmage SashNew+15 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7.Razorfen Downs · Mordresh Fire Eye· ilvl 41
    Also:Black CordCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 45Gilded CordCrafted: Tailoring−1.1 DPSilvl 45Crimson Silk BeltCrafted: Tailoring−1.6 DPSilvl 35
  • Legs
    Legs:Red Mageweave PantsNew+12 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 14.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 43
    Also:Crimson Silk PantaloonsCrafted: Tailoring−0.8 DPSilvl 39Necromancer LeggingsWorld drop (BoE) · levels 32-38−0.8 DPSilvl 35Leech Pants40% from Aku'mai−2.8 DPSilvl 29
  • Feet
    Feet:Earthen Silk SlippersNew+7 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 24.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 36
    Also:Black SlippersCrafted: Tailoring−0.7 DPSilvl 35Gilded SlippersCrafted: Tailoring−1.5 DPSilvl 35Acidic Walkers55% from Viscous Fallout−1.7 DPSilvl 32
  • Ring
    Ring:Underworld BandNew+12 Stamina, +5 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 14.World drop (BoE) · levels 38-47· ilvl 43Sim-checked against Ring of Power Regulation: +5.0 DPS
    Also:Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20−0.7 DPSilvl 35Snake HoopQuest: Willix the Importer · requires level 23−1.3 DPSilvl 32Voodoo Band<1% from Bloodscalp Witch Doctor−1.9 DPSilvl 37
  • Ring
    Ring:Ring of Power RegulationEquip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6., Equip: Restores 3 mana per 5 sec.Excavation Site: Wetlands · Relic Guardian· ilvl 33
    Also:Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20−0.7 DPSilvl 35Snake HoopQuest: Willix the Importer · requires level 23−1.1 DPSilvl 32Voodoo Band<1% from Bloodscalp Witch Doctor−1.8 DPSilvl 37
  • Trinket
    Nothing here either until 50.
  • Trinket
    Nothing here either until 50.
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Staff of the Shade+15 Stamina, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 37.Razorfen Kraul · Overlord Ramtusk· ilvl 27
    Also:Death Speaker Scepter20% from Death Speaker Jargba−1.5 DPSilvl 33Witching StaveShadowfang Keep · Son of Arugal−1.5 DPSilvl 22Staff of JordanWorld drop (BoE) · levels 38-43−1.5 DPSilvl 40
  • Off hand
    Staff of the Shade is a two-hander; the off hand is taken.
  • Ranged
    Ranged:Jaina's FirestarterNew+6 Intellect, +3 SpiritWorld drop (BoE) · levels 38-46· ilvl 42
    Also:Earthen RodUldaman · Shadowforge Relic Hunter−4.1 DPSilvl 38Umbral Wand2% from Ancient Treasure−4.8 DPSilvl 45Twisted Nether WandCrafted: Enchanting−5.5 DPSilvl 42

This set

Simmed 1 Nov
188.8
DPS on the training dummy, level 59 Undead, 41 talent points
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Stat weights

50 to 59

Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 6.13 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
Intellect1.000.194 DPS±0.03
Spell power0.820.160 DPS±0.00
Shadow power0.820.160 DPS±0.00
MP5Not significant
SpiritNot significant
Hit rating0.500.096 DPS±0.03
Crit rating0.310.060 DPS±0.01
Spell penetrationNot significant

Spell hit to cap: 16% (school 11%)

The Forever Sixty addon rates every item in your bags and tooltips with these weights.

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Play it

50 to 59
  • Shadow Word: PainRank 7Shadow Word: Pain is kept up unless the fight is about to end, when refreshing it would waste most of the DoT.
  • Devouring PlagueRank 4Devouring Plague is kept up: its 24-second cooldown lets it be reapplied when it expires, and its ticks crit.
  • Mind BlastRank 7Inner Focus into Mind Blast: a free Mind Blast with extra crit chance whenever Inner Focus is ready. Mind Blast on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay: it is the bigger hit per cast time, and Shadowform halves its cost and doubles its crit bonus.
  • Shadow Word: DeathRank 3Shadow Word: Death on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay, as both Forever guides order it; below 20% target health Early Demise adds crit chance.
  • Mind FlayRank 4Mind Flay fills every remaining global.
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Hover or tap an item for its stats
SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Bad Mojo MaskNew+21 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 20.Zul'Farrak · Shadowpriest Sezz'ziz· ilvl 49
    Also:Red Mageweave HeadbandCrafted: Tailoring−0.4 DPSilvl 48Dreamweave CircletCrafted: Tailoring−0.7 DPSilvl 50Gemburst CircletQuest: The God Hakkar · requires level 40−1.4 DPSilvl 54
  • Neck
    Neck:Horizon ChokerNew+4 Stamina, +14 Intellect, +4 SpiritWorld drop (BoE) · levels 47-54· ilvl 51
    Also:Mindburst MedallionQuest: Broken Alliances · requires level 40−0.5 DPSilvl 57Necklace of Calisea<1% from Witch Doctor's Chest−1.0 DPSilvl 43Glowing Eye of MordreshRazorfen Downs · Mordresh Fire Eye−1.6 DPSilvl 41
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Rotgrip MantleNew+18 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 13.Maraudon · Rotgrip· ilvl 53
    Also:Red Mageweave ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−1.5 DPSilvl 47Blood Guard's Dreadweave MantlePvP rank 11 · Blood Guard · Horde−1.7 DPSilvl 55Netherpearl ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−2.3 DPSilvl 47
  • Back
    Back:Spritecaster CapeNew+5 Stamina, +6 Intellect, +6 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 14.Blackrock Depths · High Interrogator Gerstahn · ilvl 52
    Also:Deep Woodlands CloakQuest: Wanted: Vile Priestess Hexx and Her Minions · requires level 46−0.4 DPSilvl 51Runecloth CloakCrafted: Tailoring−1.1 DPSilvl 53Imperial Red CloakWorld drop (BoE) · levels 46-52−1.5 DPSilvl 50
  • Chest
    Chest:Acumen RobesNew+20 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 19.Quest: Twisted Evils · requires level 41· ilvl 49
    Also:Robe of PowerCrafted: Tailoring−1.5 DPSilvl 38Robe of the MagiWorld drop (BoE) · levels 36-44−1.7 DPSilvl 40Dreamweave VestCrafted: Tailoring−3.3 DPSilvl 45
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Netherpearl CuffsNew+7 Stamina, +7 Intellect, +5 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 13.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 50
    Also:Bloodband BracersQuest: The Captain's Chest · requires level 35−1.1 DPSilvl 47Nethergeld CuffsCrafted: Tailoring−1.3 DPSilvl 50Shizzle's Nozzle WiperQuest: Shizzle's Flyer · requires level 49−1.3 DPSilvl 55
  • Hands
    Hands:Black GlovesNew+9 Stamina, +10 Intellect, +8 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 19.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 55
    Also:Dreamweave GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−1.4 DPSilvl 45Gilded GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−1.4 DPSilvl 55Runecloth GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−2.3 DPSilvl 55
  • Waist
    Waist:Black WaistcordNew+12 Stamina, +9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 19.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 52
    Also:Dawnspire CordSunken Temple · Morphaz−0.1 DPSilvl 53Black CordCrafted: Tailoring−0.3 DPSilvl 45Satyrmane SashMaraudon · Lord Vyletongue−0.6 DPSilvl 50
  • Legs
    Legs:Felcloth PantsNew+12 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 26.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 55
    Also:Senior Designer's PantaloonsBlackrock Depths · General Angerforge−1.3 DPSilvl 55Stone Guard's Dreadweave LeggingsPvP rank 10 · Stone Guard · Horde−1.4 DPSilvl 53Kilt of the Atal'ai ProphetSunken Temple · Jammal'an the Prophet−1.5 DPSilvl 55
  • Feet
    Feet:Black SandalsNew+13 Stamina, +9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 20.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 55
    Also:First Sergeant's Dreadweave BootsPvP rank 9 · First Sergeant · Horde−1.0 DPSilvl 51Black SlippersCrafted: Tailoring−1.1 DPSilvl 35Earthen Silk SlippersCrafted: Tailoring−3.2 DPSilvl 36
  • Ring
    Ring:Underworld Band+12 Stamina, +5 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 14.World drop (BoE) · levels 38-47· ilvl 43Sim-checked against Philanthropist's Ring: +6.0 DPS
    Also:Eye of AdaegusWorld drop (BoE) · levels 49-57−0.8 DPSilvl 53Band of the UnicornWorld drop (BoE) · levels 44-50−1.1 DPSilvl 48Snake HoopQuest: Willix the Importer · requires level 23−1.3 DPSilvl 32
  • Ring
    Ring:Philanthropist's RingNew+5 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 10.Quest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20· ilvl 35
    Also:Band of the UnicornWorld drop (BoE) · levels 44-50−0.5 DPSilvl 48Snake HoopQuest: Willix the Importer · requires level 23−0.6 DPSilvl 32Eye of AdaegusWorld drop (BoE) · levels 49-57−1.3 DPSilvl 53
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Frozen Heart of the MountainNew+9 Hit, +7 Fire Resistance, +7 Frost Resistance, +7 Nature ResistanceCrafted: Enchanting· ilvl 55
    Also:Ankh of LifeWorld drop (BoE) · levels 42-49same DPSilvl 45Uther's StrengthWorld drop (BoE) · levels 48-55same DPSilvl 52Rune of the Guard CaptainQuest: Job Opening: Guard Captain of Revantusk Village · requires level 46−1.7 DPSilvl 51
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Evonice's Landin' PillaNeweffect not simulated+10 SpiritQuest: Look at the Size of It! · requires level 45· ilvl 50
    Also:Ankh of LifeWorld drop (BoE) · levels 42-49same DPSilvl 45Uther's StrengthWorld drop (BoE) · levels 48-55−0.1 DPSilvl 52Rune of the Guard CaptainQuest: Job Opening: Guard Captain of Revantusk Village · requires level 46−0.4 DPSilvl 51
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Spellshifter RodNew+9 Stamina, +23 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 54.Quest: Tiara of the Deep · requires level 40· ilvl 48
    Also:Kindling Stave20% from Pyromancer Loregrain−0.3 DPSilvl 53Spire of Hakkar20% from Avatar of Hakkar−1.5 DPSilvl 54Zum'rah's Vexing Cane20% from Witch Doctor Zum'rah−2.5 DPSilvl 48
  • Off hand
    Spellshifter Rod is a two-hander; the off hand is taken.
  • Ranged
    Ranged:Pyric CaduceusNew+3 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage done by Fire spells and effects by up to 13.Blackrock Depths · Pyromancer Loregrain· ilvl 53
    Also:Noxious Shooter20% from Noxxion−2.0 DPSilvl 51Wand of AllistarjWorld drop (BoE) · levels 46-54−4.4 DPSilvl 50Lesser Eternal WandCrafted: Enchanting−5.8 DPSilvl 54
Conditions

Raid-ready, Phase 1: 14 buffs, 9 debuffs and 7 consumables.

Simulated against a level-63 target of no creature type over 180 seconds; slaying bonuses such as attack power against Undead count for nothing here.

What is included

Buffs Arcane Intellect, Mark of the Wild, Power Word: Fortitude, Divine Spirit, Blessing of Might, Blessing of Wisdom, Battle Shout, Trueshot Aura, Heart of the Lion, Leader of the Pack, Moonkin Aura, Strength of Earth Totem, Windfury Totem, Mana Spring Totem

Debuffs Curse of the Elements, Sunder Armor, Faerie Fire, Judgement of Wisdom, Judgement of the Crusader, Judgement of Light, Hunter's Mark, Improved Scorch, Curse of Recklessness

Consumables Flask of Supreme Power, Greater Arcane Elixir, Runn Tum Tuber Surprise, Brilliant Wizard Oil, Major Mana Potion, Demonic Rune, Elixir of Shadow Power

The same Phase 1 raid context for every spec: one group of each class brings its buffs and debuffs, each spec adds the consumables its role uses, no world buffs (Forever has none), the default 180 second encounter. Where a buff has a talented form, the plain version is used unless the live talent tree carries the talent and a raid would take it; none of the improved forms qualified. Blessing of Kings is left out. It is learnable (a trainer spell from level 20, SkillLineAbility 20217 and Greater Blessing of Kings 25898), but its +10% to every stat is the same aura and amount as Heart of the Lion's, which this preset already carries, and nothing in the client says whether the two stack (they share no SpellLabel or other exclusivity row); the engine also applies Kings to Alliance characters only, so the two factions would differ. If they do stack, carrying Kings measured about 4% more for Fury and Retribution and about 1.5% for Fire (level-60 raid band, 2026-10-31); a beta character sheet with both buffs settles it. Sanctity Aura is left out too: spell 20218 has no SkillLineAbility row in the Forever client, so no paladin can learn it. Windfury Totem is a raid-buff aura, as in the client (spells 8512 to 10614: an aura on every party member, not a weapon enchant), so it no longer competes with a weapon imbue: a rogue keeps both poisons and still receives it (the sim/leveling kit gives the rogue specs Deadly Poison in the main hand and Instant Poison in the off hand, the arrangement that measured stronger than two Instants or either Deadly alone in design/reviews/2026-10-07-rogue-parity.md), and a dual wielder carries a stone in each hand. Only a shaman whose main hand carries Windfury Weapon does not receive the totem. The engine applies Blessing of Might and Blessing of Wisdom to Alliance characters only, and Strength of Earth, Grace of Air and Mana Spring Totem to Horde characters only, so each faction's raid entry carries the half its side can use until the fork drops that gate. Nothing from Ahn'Qiraj or Naxxramas is used. The tanks (warrior-protection, paladin-protection, druid-feral-bear) share the tank consumable group, which adds armor, health, stamina and strength consumables in place of a damage dealer's; each carries its class's one potion (a rage potion, a mana potion, the bear's Stoneshield). They are ranked against the curated boss and healers of data/curated/tank-encounter.json, and carry no Blessing of Salvation, which a tank does not want. Grace of Air Totem is left out: it is an air totem, so a party's shaman drops either it or Windfury Totem (the beta notes say the two do not stack), and Windfury measured 4 to 24% ahead of Grace of Air for every melee spec that can receive it (design/reviews/2026-10-08-remaining-trainables.md). Winter's Chill is left out: since client 1.60.1.70532 it is no longer a Frost crit debuff; its stacks raise only the applying mage's own next Cone of Cold, so a raid frost mage's stacks give no one else anything, and in the engine they would have fed this mage's Cone of Cold for free.

This set

Simmed 1 Nov
711.3
DPS on the training dummy, level 60 Undead, 51 talent points
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Stat weights

60

Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 4.44 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
Spell power5.750.458 DPS±0.01
Shadow power5.750.458 DPS±0.01
Hit rating4.610.367 DPS±0.21
Crit rating3.830.305 DPS±0.07
Intellect1.000.080 DPS±0.03
Spell penetrationNot significant
SpiritNot significant
MP5Not significant

Spell hit to cap: 16% (school 11%)

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60
  • Shadow Word: PainRank 8Shadow Word: Pain is kept up unless the fight is about to end, when refreshing it would waste most of the DoT.
  • Devouring PlagueRank 6Devouring Plague is kept up: its 24-second cooldown lets it be reapplied when it expires, and its ticks crit.
  • Mind BlastRank 9Inner Focus into Mind Blast: a free Mind Blast with extra crit chance whenever Inner Focus is ready. Mind Blast on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay: it is the bigger hit per cast time, and Shadowform halves its cost and doubles its crit bonus.
  • Shadow Word: DeathRank 4Shadow Word: Death on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay, as both Forever guides order it; below 20% target health Early Demise adds crit chance.
  • Mind FlayRank 6Mind Flay fills every remaining global.
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SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Felcloth HoodNew+10 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 30.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 58
    Also:Warlord's Satin CowlPvP rank 17 · Warlord · Hordesame DPSilvl 74Warlord's Satin CrownPvP rank 17 · Warlord · Hordesame DPSilvl 74Spellpower Goggles Xtreme PlusCrafted: Engineering−2.5 DPSilvl 54
  • Neck
    Neck:Archlight TalismanNew+8 Stamina, +10 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 12.Quest: Hidden Treasures · requires level 50· ilvl 60
    Also:Triune AmuletScarlet Monastery · High Inquisitor Whitemane−2.6 DPSilvl 44Glowing Eye of MordreshRazorfen Downs · Mordresh Fire Eye−2.8 DPSilvl 41Mindburst MedallionQuest: Broken Alliances · requires level 40−3.1 DPSilvl 57
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Mantle of the TimbermawNew+13 Intellect, +14 Crit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 17.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 61
    Also:Warlord's Satin EpauletsPvP rank 17 · Warlord · Hordesame DPSilvl 74Argent ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−1.6 DPSilvl 61Felcloth ShouldersCrafted: Tailoring−2.9 DPSilvl 62
  • Back
    Back:Fel CapeNew+16 Stamina, +14 Crit, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 15.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 65
    Also:Deep Woodlands CloakQuest: Wanted: Vile Priestess Hexx and Her Minions · requires level 46−4.9 DPSilvl 51Spritecaster CapeBlackrock Depths · High Interrogator Gerstahn −5.9 DPSilvl 52Runecloth CloakCrafted: Tailoring−6.4 DPSilvl 53
  • Chest
    Chest:Robe of Winter NightNew+12 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Frost spells and effects by up to 40., Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 40.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 57
    Also:Warlord's Satin RobesPvP rank 17 · Warlord · Horde−1.9 DPSilvl 74Felcloth RobeCrafted: Tailoring−2.9 DPSilvl 61Warlord's Satin TunicPvP rank 17 · Warlord · Horde−7.4 DPSilvl 74
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Netherpearl Cuffs+7 Stamina, +7 Intellect, +5 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 13.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 50
    Also:Runecloth CuffsCrafted: Tailoring−0.7 DPSilvl 57Arena Wristguards7% from Arena Treasure Chest−2.2 DPSilvl 50Spidertank Oilrag40% from Electrocutioner 6000−2.4 DPSilvl 34
  • Hands
    Hands:Gloves of Spell MasteryNew+10 Intellect, +28 Crit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 9.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 62
    Also:General's Satin GlovesPvP rank 16 · General · Horde−1.9 DPSilvl 71General's Satin GripsPvP rank 16 · General · Horde−1.9 DPSilvl 71Earth Warder's GlovesQuest: Winterfall Activity · requires level 45−6.1 DPSilvl 58
  • Waist
    Waist:Black Waistcord+12 Stamina, +9 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 19.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 52
    Also:Black CordCrafted: Tailoring−2.4 DPSilvl 45Satyrmane SashMaraudon · Lord Vyletongue−2.5 DPSilvl 50Ghostweave CordCrafted: Tailoring−3.0 DPSilvl 52
  • Legs
    Legs:Felcloth Pants+12 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 26.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 55
    Also:General's Satin LeggingsPvP rank 16 · General · Hordesame DPSilvl 71Ghostweave PantsCrafted: Tailoring−1.0 DPSilvl 58General's Satin LegguardsPvP rank 16 · General · Horde−2.0 DPSilvl 71
  • Feet
    Feet:Earthen Silk SlippersNew+7 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 24.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 36
    Also:General's Satin BootsPvP rank 16 · General · Hordesame DPSilvl 71General's Satin TreadsPvP rank 16 · General · Hordesame DPSilvl 71Omnicast BootsBlackrock Depths · Golem Lord Argelmach−0.9 DPSilvl 59
  • Ring
    Ring:Maiden's CircleNew+7 Intellect, +6 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 18.World drop (BoE) · levels 57-62· ilvl 61Sim-checked against Underworld Band: +9.2 DPS
    Also:Band of the UnicornWorld drop (BoE) · levels 44-50−2.8 DPSilvl 48Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20−3.8 DPSilvl 35Band of the PenitentQuest: Houses of the Holy · requires level 55−4.5 DPSilvl 61
  • Ring
    Ring:Underworld BandNew+12 Stamina, +5 Intellect, Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 14.World drop (BoE) · levels 38-47· ilvl 43
    Also:Band of the UnicornWorld drop (BoE) · levels 44-50−0.9 DPSilvl 48Philanthropist's RingQuest: Greater Friend of the Library · requires level 20−1.8 DPSilvl 35Band of the PenitentQuest: Houses of the Holy · requires level 55−2.5 DPSilvl 61
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Frozen Heart of the Mountain+9 Hit, +7 Fire Resistance, +7 Frost Resistance, +7 Nature ResistanceCrafted: Enchanting· ilvl 55Sim-checked against Rune of the Guard Captain: +7.5 DPS
    Also:Uther's StrengthWorld drop (BoE) · levels 48-55−0.6 DPSilvl 52
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Rune of the Guard CaptainNew+7 Hit, Equip: +42 Attack Power., Equip: +42 ranged Attack Power.Quest: Job Opening: Guard Captain of Revantusk Village · requires level 46· ilvl 51
    Also:Uther's StrengthWorld drop (BoE) · levels 48-55same DPSilvl 52
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Hand of Edward the OddNew+13 Intellect, +10 SpiritWorld drop (BoE) · levels 58-62· ilvl 62
    Also:Spire of Hakkar20% from Avatar of Hakkarsame DPSilvl 54High Warlord's War StaffPvP rank 18 · High Warlord · Hordesame DPSilvl 80Kindling Stave20% from Pyromancer Loregrain−8.6 DPSilvl 53
  • Off hand
    No off hand you can get at 60 raises your damage.
  • Ranged
    Ranged:Torch of LightNew+11 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 11.Crafted: Enchanting· ilvl 65
    Also:Brilliant WandCrafted: Enchantingsame DPSilvl 60StormragerQuest: The Scarlet Oracle, Demetria · requires level 56−16.4 DPSilvl 62Greater Eternal WandCrafted: Enchanting−22.1 DPSilvl 60

Bare character: no raid buffs, debuffs or consumables.

Simulated against a level-63 target of no creature type over 180 seconds; slaying bonuses such as attack power against Undead count for nothing here.

This set

Simmed 1 Nov
375.6
DPS on the training dummy, level 60 Undead, 51 talent points
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Stat weights

60

Per point of stat, normalized to Intellect = 1.00, with DPS per point and the sim error. Haste: 0.78 per 1%, not in the table because no item at this level range has it

StatScalePer pointError
MP52.280.765 DPS±0.40
Spirit1.710.573 DPS±0.36
Intellect1.000.336 DPS±0.02
Spell power0.670.223 DPS±0.00
Shadow power0.670.223 DPS±0.00
Hit rating0.660.221 DPS±0.03
Crit rating0.390.131 DPS±0.01
Spell penetrationNot significant

Spell hit to cap: 16% (school 11%)

The Forever Sixty addon rates every item in your bags and tooltips with these weights.

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Play it

60
  • Shadow Word: PainRank 8Shadow Word: Pain is kept up unless the fight is about to end, when refreshing it would waste most of the DoT.
  • Devouring PlagueRank 6Devouring Plague is kept up: its 24-second cooldown lets it be reapplied when it expires, and its ticks crit.
  • Mind BlastRank 9Inner Focus into Mind Blast: a free Mind Blast with extra crit chance whenever Inner Focus is ready. Mind Blast on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay: it is the bigger hit per cast time, and Shadowform halves its cost and doubles its crit bonus.
  • Shadow Word: DeathRank 4Shadow Word: Death on cooldown ahead of Mind Flay, as both Forever guides order it; below 20% target health Early Demise adds crit chance.
  • Mind FlayRank 6Mind Flay fills every remaining global.
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SlotBest in slot · where it comes fromRunners-up · DPS vs the pick
  • Head
    Head:Devout CrownNew+13 Stamina, +24 Intellect, +15 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 7.Scholomance · Darkmaster Gandling· ilvl 62
    Also:Dreadmist MaskScholomance · Darkmaster Gandlingsame DPSilvl 62Warlord's Satin CowlPvP rank 17 · Warlord · Hordesame DPSilvl 74Warlord's Satin CrownPvP rank 17 · Warlord · Hordesame DPSilvl 74
  • Neck
    Neck:Lady Alizabeth's PendantNew+8 Stamina, +15 SpiritWorld drop (BoE) · levels 55-62· ilvl 59
    Also:Horizon ChokerWorld drop (BoE) · levels 47-54−1.6 DPSilvl 51Necklace of Calisea<1% from Witch Doctor's Chest−2.2 DPSilvl 43Choker of the High ShamanQuest: Mok'thardin's Enchantment · requires level 33−2.3 DPSilvl 44
  • Shoulder
    Shoulder:Devout MantleNew+4 Stamina, +21 Intellect, +9 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 4.Blackrock Spire · Solakar Flamewreath· ilvl 60Sim-checked against Shroud of the Nathrezim: +13.0 DPS
    Also:Warlord's Satin EpauletsPvP rank 17 · Warlord · Horde−0.8 DPSilvl 74Champion's Satin EpauletsPvP rank 14 · Champion · Horde−0.9 DPSilvl 71Shroud of the NathrezimStratholme · Balnazzar−13.0 DPSilvl 63
  • Back
    Back:Spritecaster Cape+5 Stamina, +6 Intellect, +6 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 14.Blackrock Depths · High Interrogator Gerstahn · ilvl 52
    Also:Indomitable CloakWorld drop (BoE) · levels 55-61−1.1 DPSilvl 59Arcane CloakWorld drop (BoE) · levels 51-57−1.7 DPSilvl 55Cloak of BlightQuest: Nothing But The Truth · requires level 37−4.7 DPSilvl 42
  • Chest
    Chest:Mooncloth VestNew+20 Intellect, +19 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 9., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 17.Crafted: Tailoring· ilvl 60
    Also:Ghostweave VestCrafted: Tailoringsame DPSilvl 55Warlord's Satin RobesPvP rank 17 · Warlord · Hordesame DPSilvl 74Warlord's Satin TunicPvP rank 17 · Warlord · Horde−0.4 DPSilvl 74
  • Wrist
    Wrist:Devout BracersNew+7 Stamina, +8 Intellect, +10 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 4.1% from Thuzadin Shadowcaster· ilvl 57
    Also:General's Satin BracersPvP rank 16 · General · Hordesame DPSilvl 65Netherpearl CuffsCrafted: Tailoring−1.2 DPSilvl 50Magister's Bindings1% from Scarshield Spellbinder−1.5 DPSilvl 57
  • Hands
    Hands:Devout GlovesNew+8 Stamina, +10 Intellect, +17 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 5.Stratholme · Archivist Galford· ilvl 59Sim-checked against Magister's Gloves: +14.8 DPS
    Also:Dreadmist Wraps<1% from Scholomance Necromancer−1.0 DPSilvl 59Swarmtender's GlovesCrafted: Tailoring−1.6 DPSilvl 58Magister's Gloves5% from Scholomance Adept−14.8 DPSilvl 59
  • Waist
    Waist:Devout BeltNew+4 Stamina, +20 Intellect, +9 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 4.2% from Scarshield Spellbinder· ilvl 58
    Also:General's Satin CinchPvP rank 16 · General · Hordesame DPSilvl 65Wisdom of the TimbermawCrafted: Tailoring−0.5 DPSilvl 58Elunarian BeltWorld drop (BoE) · levels 56-62−2.4 DPSilvl 60
  • Legs
    Legs:Devout SkirtNew+12 Stamina, +15 Intellect, +23 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 8.Stratholme · Baron Rivendare· ilvl 61Sim-checked against Magister's Leggings: +13.9 DPS
    Also:Dreadmist LeggingsStratholme · Baron Rivendare−0.6 DPSilvl 61Legionnaire's Satin TrousersPvP rank 12 · Legionnaire · Horde−2.2 DPSilvl 63Magister's LeggingsStratholme · Baron Rivendare−13.9 DPSilvl 61
  • Feet
    Feet:Devout SandalsNew+9 Stamina, +10 Intellect, +17 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 4.Stratholme · Maleki the Pallid· ilvl 59
    Also:Mooncloth BootsCrafted: Tailoring−0.1 DPSilvl 56Wolfrunner ShoesWorld drop (BoE) · levels 55-62−1.1 DPSilvl 59Elunarian BootsWorld drop (BoE) · levels 56-62−2.2 DPSilvl 60
  • Ring
    Ring:Maiden's CircleNew+7 Intellect, +6 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 18.World drop (BoE) · levels 57-62· ilvl 61Sim-checked against Band of the Hierophant: +10.2 DPS
    Also:Eye of AdaegusWorld drop (BoE) · levels 49-57−0.9 DPSilvl 53Coldwater RingQuest: Death From Below · requires level 35−3.6 DPSilvl 46Welken RingWorld drop (BoE) · levels 36-42−4.1 DPSilvl 40
  • Ring
    Ring:Band of the HierophantNew+7 Stamina, +10 Intellect, +11 SpiritWorld drop (BoE) · levels 56-62· ilvl 60
    Also:Eye of AdaegusWorld drop (BoE) · levels 49-57−1.9 DPSilvl 53Coldwater RingQuest: Death From Below · requires level 35−3.5 DPSilvl 46Welken RingWorld drop (BoE) · levels 36-42−4.0 DPSilvl 40
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Shard of the SplithoovesNewEquip: Restores 6 mana per 5 sec.Quest: Heroes of Old · requires level 45· ilvl 57
    Also:Ankh of LifeWorld drop (BoE) · levels 42-49same DPSilvl 45Alchemist's StoneCrafted: Alchemy−2.3 DPSilvl 50Evonice's Landin' PillaQuest: Look at the Size of It! · requires level 45−4.0 DPSilvl 50
  • Trinket
    Trinket:Frozen Heart of the MountainNew+9 Hit, +7 Fire Resistance, +7 Frost Resistance, +7 Nature ResistanceCrafted: Enchanting· ilvl 55
    Also:Ankh of LifeWorld drop (BoE) · levels 42-49same DPSilvl 45Alchemist's StoneCrafted: Alchemysame DPSilvl 50Evonice's Landin' PillaQuest: Look at the Size of It! · requires level 45same DPSilvl 50
  • Main hand
    Main hand:Hand of Edward the OddNew+13 Intellect, +10 SpiritWorld drop (BoE) · levels 58-62· ilvl 62
    Also:Staff of Hale MagefireWorld drop (BoE) · levels 58-62same DPSilvl 62High Warlord's War StaffPvP rank 18 · High Warlord · Hordesame DPSilvl 80Spire of Hakkar20% from Avatar of Hakkar−10.6 DPSilvl 54
  • Off hand
    No off hand you can get at 60 raises your damage.
  • Ranged
    Ranged:Torch of LightNew+11 Spirit, Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 6., Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 11.Crafted: Enchanting· ilvl 65
    Also:StormragerQuest: The Scarlet Oracle, Demetria · requires level 56−3.5 DPSilvl 62Brilliant WandCrafted: Enchanting−20.5 DPSilvl 60Torch of AustenWorld drop (BoE) · levels 54-61−27.6 DPSilvl 58