Strategies
Shadow Priest/Rogue (Lilic)
Author
  | Everz Ghostlands US-Retaliation |
Priest | 42 |  | 19 |  | 0 |  | 21.2% | | 20 |  | 0 |  | 41 |  | 13.1% | | 20 |  | 41 |  | 0 |  | 10.1% |
| Rogue | 20 |  | 0 |  | 41 |  | 74.7% | | 20 |  | 41 |  | 0 |  | 7.1% | | 17 |  | 0 |  | 44 |  | 4.0% |
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General Information
I try to explain each matchup as clearly as I can, but some require more explanation than others, and a lot of the time it's more about reacting to the situation than following a strict timeline.
Remember that this guide is mostly from personal experience; what works for us may not work for everyone else. This is somewhat from the Priest's perspective but not entirely.
Like many double DPS teams in 2v2, Shadow Priest/Rogue is a fast paced combo with a strict set of CC and follows a somewhat linear strategy which branches off in many directions depending on the situation and the opponents' strategies.
Things to remember:- Against almost every matchup (with the exception of Healer/Warlock), always use Fear instead of Blind if both are up and can be successfully used. For short fights, Blind is pretty much a one-time deal, whereas Fear should be used at least twice, so using it as early as possible gives you time for it to cool down for more usages.
- Blade Flurry breaks CCs currently (2.3.3) so be careful if you're going to use it, especially if there is a CC'ed target nearby.
- Priest should remember to keep Weakened Soul, as well as Inner Fire up at all times if he is targeted
Builds
Priest
20/0/41: Definitely the most popular and probably the most effective spec out there for Shadow Priests, at least when playing with a Rogue. The 41 points in Shadow are pretty standard, whereas the 20 in Discipline has some variation. Absolution is extremely important, with many matchups Dispel will be the number one most used spell and the mana cost reduction is amazing. Personally I like having Meditation for the extra MP5, just for those long matches against Healer/Warlock
Rogue
0/33/28 or 0/31/30: Despite AR/Hemo being weaker than it used to be, it is still generally the best spec for this particular setup. It is the only spec with mace stuns, Adrenaline Rush, Preparation, and useful support talents in the Subtlety tree. Shadow Step is workable, but it is significantly less effective in many matchups. If you are Undead, go with 0/31/30 since you don't really need the Fear resist as much. If you are any other race 0/33/28 is probably better.
Gear
Priest
I try to stack around 450 resilience. 400 just doesn't seem to be enough anymore with the Season 3 armor penetration for melee classes. After 450, just stack damage. As for trinkets, I use Medallion and a spell damage booster trinket like Icon of the Silver Cresent. I don't find Battlemasters to be all that useful for this setup; the extra hp usually won't save you from a loss.
Rogue
My rogue uses full S3 + Vindicators, but he's RARELY focused in any matchup so I recommend using post-SSC/TK raid gear if you have access to it. The Rogue really only needs about 300 resilience, so fill the other slots with the best PvE pieces. As mace spec ARr/Hemo you'll want maces for weapons, and S3 maces are probably the best choice hands down.
Matchups
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