It can be quite a tricky class to play, I have not played it in quite a while and it seems like it they have tried to make it compete with other caster classes which is really difficult as it has always been known as a āutilityā dps class, not full DPS like a Mage, Hunter or Warlock for example.
I have seen a lot of Shadow Priestās talking about [Shadow Crash] and itās faults which means some work must be done on it. Ultimately, if the spell is strong (which I think it is, providing the specific fight isnāt less that 5-10 seconds)) then maybe only a minor rework is required. Iām not too sure on resetting [Shadow Crash] like [Shadowy Insight] as it is already on a really short cooldown and time between most sets of ads is similar or slightly more than 20 seconds.
The work they have done on [Mind Bender] is really interesting, playing as Discipline Priest you even notice a significant DPS increase in AoE if specād into the pet build. Anyway, back to Shadow Priest, do you mean more single target focused DPS increase? as opposed to AoE dps increaseā¦ This is another really exciting potential future change to Shadow Priestā¦ that is if they decide to explore the pet option a little more. I first thought maybe they would introduce a permanent āShadow Petā when I saw the raid boss Amalgamation Chamber from Abberus, the Shadowed Crucible Raid, no update as of yet about this thoughā¦ I mean if I wanted a pet class I would play Warlock (which I actually really enjoy as well).
It seems a little tricky to get [Mastermind] and [Insidious Ire] close enough to talent point into both of them, maybe playing around a little with talents will work. 4% crit increase isnāt that major anyway, you could gem into it or enchant into it if you really wanted the crit ^_^ā¦ the overall dmg buff would be quite nice though.
It is cool having two separate abilities of [Mind Flay] which can be empowered then [Void Torrent] for a nice DPS booster though. Whether they are too similar of a spell is a definitely an important question, [Void Torrent] if introduced it as a base talent it may create room for other types or rework, it is nice that they have made the player choose their play style though, I mean itās quite simpleā¦ Pet spec or Torrent spec.
Right now I think itās a no go for [Power Infusion] on more than two targets, itās a little too similar to the major raid buffs, I wouldnāt complain of course as every raid and mythic wants a class who has a hero ability and I think some Priestās simply get into a raid or party group from having [Power Infusion] alone. Maybe we can give some time for trying to push such a strong party/raid boosting ability.
[Dark Ascension] is a strong DPS booster, do you not think it is a little bit of a inserts inaudible word here with [Void Eruption]/[Dark Ascension]ā¦ the initial idea of [Dark Ascension] was really cool and possible one of the best Shadow Priest builds, why they didnāt continue working on the same play style of void form in the name of ādarker shadow/empowered shadow/improved shadow formā I donāt quite understandā¦ the mechanic/visual would be one of the best in the game tbh.
Iāve not really looked into the [Idol of CāThun] talent a huge amount or been able to enjoy the benefits it offers in game, can you explain what you mean why remove [Void Bolt] and adding it into [Devouring Plague]?
[Silence] could not go to the left talent tree, there would be absolute outrage in the PvP community.
Your suggestions have been really insightfulā¦shadowy insightful. Maybe the dev team will consider some of them over the next three expansions. I may make a return to Shadow Priest myself with some improve game play knowledge but for now I have been quite happy as a Discipline Priestā¦ 1 million+ [Power Word: Shield]ā¦ thatās a defensive cooldown in itself.
