Shadow priests are masters of the dark arts and can dish out pain to both the body and the mind with physically crippling diseases and damage over time abilities as well as powerful mind melting nukes. You will summon fearsome minions of shadow to assist you in decimating your foes. Staying true to the heart and soul of the priest class you will also heal your allies as you ravage your opponents. In times of great impending doom you can even disperse your body into pure shadow energy to absorb what would otherwise be an unbearable amount of damage. Shadow is one of the most interesting and versatile specs in the game and as a shadow priest you will be a vital asset to any raid group.