Shadow Priest Leveling

When you reach each milestone talent

One talent point per level from 10, so a talent that needs N points in a tree is available at level 10 + N − 1 at the earliest.

Milestones: Blizzard class posts (beta). A point-by-point talent order follows once the trees are live; we don't guess it.

Rotation by level band

Levels	What joins the rotation
1–19	No new class abilities published for this band; keep the earlier rotation and upgrade gear.
20–29	20 Fear WardFear WardNew in ForeverRequires level 20Now baseline for every Priest, whatever the race.Blizzard beta notes New in Forever Now baseline for every Priest, whatever the race. 20 Devouring PlagueDevouring PlagueNew in ForeverRequires level 20Shadow damage over time that heals you. Now baseline for every Priest.Blizzard beta notes New in Forever Shadow damage over time that heals you. Now baseline for every Priest.
30–39	30 Divine SpiritDivine SpiritNew in ForeverRequires level 30Spirit buff. Now baseline.Blizzard beta notes New in Forever Spirit buff. Now baseline. 32 Shadow Word: DeathShadow Word: DeathNew in ForeverRequires level 32Instant Shadow nuke. Hurts you if the target survives.Blizzard beta notes New in Forever Instant Shadow nuke. Hurts you if the target survives.
40–49	No new class abilities published for this band; keep the earlier rotation and upgrade gear.
50–60	No new class abilities published for this band; keep the earlier rotation and upgrade gear.

Stats while leveling

1. Intellect
2. Spirit
3. Stamina

Full class leveling guide: Priest leveling 1–60.