Shadow Priest Mythic+ quick read based on top player talent snapshots. Top 4 M+ players by score. Core picks trend around Void Apparitions, Improved Fade, Insidious Ire, Mastermind.
build factors
Patch: 12.0.5
Source sample: 4 players
Data model: M+ leaderboard consensus
Common high-rank talents: Void Apparitions, Improved Fade, Insidious Ire, Mastermind
primary rotation
Prioritize efficient spender windows on cooldown, keep uptime while moving between pulls, and hold short burst for dangerous packs or priority targets.
[talents — 70 spec nodes]
[ idol of n'zoth ][ idol of yogg-saron ][ power infusion ][ insidious ire ×2 ][ mastermind ×2 ][ shadeburst ][ mind's eye ][ screams of the void ×2 ][ shadowy apparitions ][ maddening tentacles ][ crushing void ][ ancient madness ][ voidform ][ haunting shadows ][ tormenting whispers ][ maddening touch ][ psychic link ][ shadow word: madness ][ invoked nightmare ][ auspicious spirits ][ surge of insanity ][ descending darkness ][ spiritual guidance ][ angelic bulwark ][ focused power ][ protective light ][ binding heals ][ light's inspiration ][ angel's mercy ][ twist of fate ×2 ][ translucent image ][ improved fade ×2 ][ strength of resolve ][ twin disciplines ][ psychic scream ][ angelic feather ][ tithe evasion ][ shadow word: death ][ mind blast ][ leap of faith ][ tormented spirits ][ tentacle slam ][ resonant energy ][ perfected form ][ sustained potency ][ energy conservation ][ power surge ][ energy cycle ][ incessant screams ][ empowered surges ][ halo ][ manifested power ][ divine halo ][ mental decay ][ twins of the sun priestess ][ painful invocation ][ dispel magic ][ spell warding ×2 ][ mindpierce ][ desperate prayer ][ fade ][ mental fortitude ][ dark enlightenment ][ sanguine teachings ][ spiritwell ][ word of supremacy ][ focused outburst ][ mass dispel ][ body and soul ][ void apparitions ×4 ]
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Top 4 M+ players by score. Talent import string derived from highest-ranked player. Consensus tree shows talents chosen by ≥60% of sampled players.