Devouring Plague, Power Infusion and Void Torrent can work wonders when it comes to single target damage output as well, so a Shadow Priest really doesn't lack in any area in the latest patch of the game. Shadow Priests have incredibly high spread damage in Shadowlands as you can DoT multiple targets to degen them all. The pressure from strong DoTs and an ability to steal opponents spells in pvp are two of the many things a Shadow Priest has in their tool kit. Shadow Priest is one of the top ranged builds out there because it has great CC, utility, damage and strong defenses. Even though there's a lot of spec diversity and builds going around in Shadowlands, in this Shadowlands New Player Class Guide we'll be showcasing the 7 best beginner builds for melee, ranged dps and healing specs. Picking the right build will let you play through the Shadowlands content without worrying if you'll be strong enough. Picking the strongest Shadowlands build or spec for a beginner will be a daunting, yet crucial task.