THE STRONGEST CASTER I'VE EVER PLAYED! | WoW Ability Draft | Project Ascension | TBC Progression 22

[@Mcdoubles]

Hey guys, we finally got around to making our own Pure Shadow build. This one ended up being amazing and I think we finally found something to relax on for a moment and make some real progress! With that being said make sure to check out the sponsor for this video if you haven't already, it helps a ton! Install Raid for Free ✅ Mobile and PC: clik.cc/IP3bg and get a special starter pack 💥 Available only for the next 30 days 💥

[@Kronosxviii1]

20:00 improved mind blast lets you maintain backdraft with perfect uptime. mind blast -> x3 shadow bolts = mind blast off cd with perfect timing to do it again. That's a permanent huge haste buff to shadow bolt. shadow priest talent (Misery): +3% spell hit for your entire raid team after you've mind blasted your target. Pure Shadow is one of the few builds that can smoothly bring something like this into a raid.

[@Darkstorm299]

I'd actually would like to see more CoA videos in the future to see what's changed since you last covered it if it's in your radar. And I personally liked Krom's transmog since its an ascension-unique (kinda) transmog with the hoplite RE. - Furystorm; Al'ar

[@TampaxVortex.666]

I agree. I played it when level 30 was the max, and was quite miserable trying to play all the classes to 30 since it took so long.

[@grunt8836]

Grunt thought grunt saw you killing fellow grunt in arathi basin, but gladly, it was not fellow grunt! He not wearing full grunt transmog! Grunts will still have you one day, mr mcdoubles…

[@henryhenry5298]

feels so good seeing McDoubles play a build you're familiar with - you love to see it! Grassmilk, Al'ar

[@GKSonick]

Glad you were able to find people in high risk, seems like there are so few sometimes. Great video! - Jely The Patheon looking transmog was my favorite.-

[@Bear2123]

Ty for doing this. Asked last video for it. Super op rally goes nuts after 7-800 spirit

[@VegetoStevieD]

Bruh. I'm going to explain choosing male vs female characters. Simple version: If you're a male IRL, roll a male for RP. Role a male for aggressive gameplay style too. Roll a FEMALE if you need a more careful reserved gameplay style on your build. Explanation: Male player + Male avatar = aggressive gameplay. When you die, it will be because you were overconfident. Male player + Female avatar = Toned back and careful. You make an avatar that you want to protect and take care of. Back in the earlier retail days, all the women I played with were so passive. They couldn't pull their weight in any raid. There was only ONE female player that really nailed the meters, and she played on a male avatar. It made her gameplay more aggressive. That's all there is to it. If you want to know how to play on a female character, make one named "Corvette" or something like that. Take care of her like you'd take care of a Corvette. It's a different intention and experience than playing on a male character.

[@clausjepsen586]

Played this spec with the last few days.. Omg.. Insane. Old upload, still inspiring =) Keep them comming McD

[@dasdruid]

I tried this build when tbc was released, didnt go so well so swapped over to Lightning Chicken, might take a look at it again! Favorite transmorg was the hoplite sparta morg from Krometheus Akhana - Al'ar

[@EbandonHope]

I saw myself in your BG shot at begining of this vid. Stonedghost-Al'tar I was working on my Agi toon at the time. Love the content keep it up.

[@stephano686]

I was leveling a Warlock to make the melee metamorphosis build and now...i am not sure If i want to change XD

[@hymnalplays9112]

Elaine's transmog was BIS and you'll never change my mind, also it was fun running into you at Stables, Mxmtoon

[@tmanctt]

I remember playing Pure Shadow back when you only used shadow bolt and shadow fury and that was it. Glad they made it better now. Alkri

[@Selentium]

I cant wait to finally play CoA. The classless part of Ascension gives me too many options and I cant find a Main Build I like. I hope CoA helps with that. :D -Onara For the transmogg I have to go with Syniari. The Necrolord Set is like the best thing coming from Shadowlands. Wish I had that set, but I dont wanna pay for it. :P

[@Kastule]

Love the content! Just started on ascension last weekend, and been watching a lot of your content. Keep up the great work! Kastiki - Alar

[@Master-Zero]

Watched your videos for sometime now, decided to give it ago. On alar server, didn't get what I was trying to build soon level 70 to prestige. Absolutely no idea what I'm doing but its good fun to tank the whole BG and heal through it all while the team try's to mop up

[@pyriclust]

This was the build I first made when I started a couple of weeks ago. I really loved seeing your video on it. Also, I'm excited for CoA too. I've watched your older videos on it and look forward to more. -Colmersond

[@jamesmorris5151]

AMA - Spartan transmog is #1 for me gonna be working on a frost transmog. Going back to one of your older builds gonna try and push Frostlash to be high dps Al'ar-Reliara

[@Vandencren]

Went in the wrong order for these two videos, oops! I am giving this build a try and loving it so far, it is quite fun. Waiting for more gear to really see it pop off! Keep up the great vids man! Emilynee - Al'ar

[@strange.277]

uh oh lol... my pets name was right in the middle of the screen XD solid vid tho as usual, love the aesthetic of shadow magic.. btw Capedbaldy aka One-Punch Man was my fav transmog ;) - Undedrcringe al'ar

[@walkinshadowful]

Love the build! It looks awesome, congrats Doubles

[@bjchez]

Oh hey I'm Moisturemage from that Mags run. I remember looking at your name thinking "wow that's cringey af I wonder if it's mcdoubles..." If you weren't on cube duty you probably would have smoked my ass on the charts. Outside of the full spellpower White Walkers I've seen in the wild it seems like anything I've seen or tried with frost mage is undertuned for PVE. Hell maybe I will prestige and give pure shadow a shot. On a side note for hit gear I'd super recommend getting 2pc Mana Etched dungeon set. 35 hit rating is no joke. The 4pc is good too but if you're going for a spirit build I'd just get the 2pc since there isn't any spirit on that set. You can also get very cheap gems with hit. Rigid Golden Draenite, 6 hit rating and they cost maybe 8-9g at worst where as the Rigid Dawnstone(8 hit) I've seen no lower than 50G. Otherwise there's trinkets from Slabs or OHB that has over 30 hit as well. The slabs one has on use crit and the OHB one has on use haste. As for my favorite mog? Dude Krom's was so spot on I loved the true hoplite look. -Moisturemage - Al'ar

[@casperkirkegaard4744]

Perfect timing for you to make a video on the build, cuz i were actually thinking about making one myself Krometheus had the Best mog, no doubt -Bigbootyx

[@aznboy4life16]

Nice build I also play pure shadow when I can! Forbidden technique is my jam! -NiceStick-

[@JSchweizerhof]

There it is, the spirit caster.

[@troycollings5006]

Yo I am happy you played Witch Dr because that is the one I was interested in seeing, I can't wait to play around with it when I can buy CoA Alpha so I can experiment. As always great content from you.

[@myxinlattes]

I'd love to see a Deep Freeze build soon, personally been loving it! Keep up the great videos! -Poggsaron

[@FanOfSweetMovies]

The elusive zevra, always been one of my fave mounts, especially since it was an old unobtainable raf mount. Hr - Al'ar for the chance c:

[@CaptainNarggles]

Yeah 100% gonna pick "Mmaannaa" that was a really good looking tmog and those daggers really topped it off well. -Narggles al"ar

[@ezrole3753]

I did a Flame on build before and just tried out pure shadow myself. Super fun thus far - Axonus Alar

[@ag36015]

Always wanted to go full shadow myself! Nice video Velens

[@GabrielMillerd]

Maybe adding some curse of elements for those bigger fights, especially when you have a group 6% is huge

[@itslunar1942]

Big fan I am working on my 3rd character! Trying out a cat poison build too bad I’m level 50 got cat form and can’t use any attacks in it yet. Keep up the great work Giantpvpness (Alar)

[@Stealth-16]

Love your videos! Been a longtime watcher. -Donny, Alar

[@matthewferguson1348]

About time you played something that crushes everyone mwahahahaha make this your best geared I need more dps!!!!

[@Kamoshida124]

Been wanting to try this build but been spending most of my time trying an Ironman/Nightmare/Resolute playthrough. Love the vids! -Haphu

[@sonween3491]

Sunder soul + templar of flame. Im a sucker for the dark paladin idea or even any hybrid using sunder soul. Mobiusdicken - a'lar

[@PowerWalkXD]

Happy that you found a build that slaps, I'm still struggling finding mine haha. When will we see more Kreg adventures? I watched some of the old ones earlier today and those were always my favorites. My Fav in the xmog comp was Wakoo, I've always been a sucker for red xmogs. Filthyscent - Alar

[@BattlestarHavoc]

Was playing a build like this recently myself, this one was a great video! I think my favorite Transmog from the contest was Kroms transmog, I felt like the hoplite build/theme was really well done. Lionsmasher A'lar

[@Bobiguy]

I tried to build something like this but a more rogue build. Your's just blows mine out of the water! Tyralon - Al'ar

[@Knappster125]

I definitely saw you in some BGs on my alt! Also, Pve and Krom were my personal favorites for the tmog comp. Krom almost made me want to roll hoplite if it was a more interesting spec. -Ruairi

[@Tyr808]

This actually looks like the most fun caster build that has ever graced the World of Warcraft engine

[@aleksandarmarinkovic6165]

Love the pure shadow build, playing my own right now. Definitly going to adjust a few talents and re's. thx a lot. Corvinus on Ala'r

[@lew6216]

Krometheus with the Gladiatior setup was top tier. Lewtwo al'ar

[@Jake-ch3vm]

Dope build man, been playing a KOE build and its been decent - Skatpak

[@CalamityVirus]

Big crits are so satisfying XD love it! - Matsuri, alar

[@PaladinNZ]

"mcLov'n" the videos man ;D keep it up. - Bearknuckle Alar

[@herpieburp9797]

CoA could be the WoW version we all wanna see. Hopefully we can enjoy it soon. -Molemanmole

[@metalfacedeyedeas9760]

Sick. Was gonna do this or controlled burn. Looks super fun.

[@milosalbijanic3547]

I'm a simple man. I need Mcdoubles post a video, and i instantly press 👍. I just started playing on Al'ar and my ingame name is Critolis. 😂

[@zearal2898]

Been wanting to try pure shadow too, now i got some ideas to start with, great timing! -Zearal

[@adamsahms2060]

Solid build :) and Robthemidget had an absolutely awesome “for the alliance transmog” that I totally wanna steal. Treehuggur (Swift Zhevra or raptor please :D)

[@TheHoffGuyz]

Thank you for making me get into Ascension! -Goofyaa

[@Gabagooul]

Made a similar build with the succubus and I find the build pretty neat and fun. -Ampersandz

[@Anti-MetaGaming]

Damn, those numbers already slap, curious to see what a bit more gear would do! In-game name: Bearfather

[@zac6337]

Made a consumed by fire build and the soul fire procing hot streak makes it feel great and having my dragons breath get Firestarter for my flame strike and one of the talent making dragons breath come off cd I am just loving the fire warlock spec but then a Pikachu spec comes into a group and makes me feel negative

[@punkindrublic4842]

I'm running darkness, dusk til dawn, balance of power, shadow core, 3 improved shadow bolt, 3 nightfall, mindburn, 3 dark embrace, celestial focus for re's

[@punkindrublic4842]

I'm in all bloodforged gear n trying to figure out what I should do to get non bf gear and get stronger but I'm guildless and have no friends in game

[@mazzillionaire4518]

Definitely trying out this dank shadow build xD -Mcgank

[@TjalokWow]

Enjoying all your video's and good to see so many different builds. Zonni- Al'lar

[@crashadams4598]

Finally I get to see you go for my fave build. Love the video. Keep it up. Throktar~ alar and 52

[@bazzenfrog]

I really enjoyed this build, sadly I did not roll it good enough but once I get my 3rd spec i'll defo try for it again. Prosteus-Alar

[@ghoostraider1]

hey Mcdoubles like your vids, sadly did switch back to area 52 because my guild on alar did break down, a build that i am blasting now on area 52 is thunder chicken (booming thunder) did a m+17 with over 15k overall dps most of the time peaking @20k+ aoe and aorund 8-9k st dmg because m+ need alot of aoe dps but. still watching your vids because i enjoy them and like to see if you are happy if one of your builds works

[@sofuschristensen618]

Wakoo transmorg was pog. Those weapons man -Tonyfab

[@caseyhobo8477]

I always wanted to watch you play pure shadow I love your vids keep up the hard work

[@Subxenox15]

Guh....I really wanted to see some more BG content, low level stuff is still entertaining. Watching the build grow and form is way more exciting to me than suddenly seeing you at lvl 60...Seeing each skill card choice is what I miss :(

[@Mcdoubles]

Noted!

[@Subxenox15]

@@Mcdoubles Great to hear xD What I really appreciate from your content is your decision making and thought process, when you let us inside your head it really helps me and the audience with our own decisions. You are absolutely an authority in build creation and execution, so it's like getting a free Master Class lol

[@rantalli0n]

Nice! I'm for sure going to try this build, My first char (beta test, then vanilla) was a warlock. Super nostalgic! As for the t-mog obviously Elaine should've won! -Incapabull @Al'ar

[@djordjejovanovic4540]

Rooting for mcdoubles to find good non-meta caster build! Nunchoc

[@Skeletakos]

I was checking out the shadow caster builds few days ago and thinking i should try one out so i guess this is my sign from fate to actually do it. Skeletakos - Al'ar

[@koreyleverett926]

Ive played Pure shadow for awhile and its really fun Ty for this video it helped define my build My favorite was the spartan because it brings up a personal story from when I went to SERE school and got kicked off a boat while the instructor yelled THIS IS SERE! GJ on the xmog IGN- Shadowfalls

[@chilwil07]

I’ve done 3 bg prestige’s with this build and I was killing healers before they realized they were being hit

[@xTatsumix]

lmao, i loved the learning skills during battle strategy. -Tatsumi

[@steffenjohansen1970]

Great vid fun as always Fangis

[@1337l4m3]

I was in the Magtheridon Raid as healer 😎Reloaded / Al´ar

[@kaloshade]

Gotta love the Grunts - Zathrian

[@vividimaginer]

Man, shadow crash needs a nerf but i am STUNNED at how hard sbolts are hitting, need to start my shadow caster back up! -HolyCow

[@TheeSammyD420]

Great videos. Keep them coming :) Peezly on alar

[@Sara.Space.H]

Forget normal Mcdoubs, embrace fem night elf pvp!

[@Tazovski1482]

Absolutely bonker build damn, would love to see some melee str builds like heavyweight or some more of tg muti. Btw i absolutely loved the spartan guys transmog - IGN: Vladimeer

[@tjeerd1982]

Once again a nice vid. Keep em comming! - shortlegs

[@irthorthegreat]

Glad I rolled shadowform on my cards :D Padman - Alar

[@foawr]

the spartan transmog was baller! - irnfwr al'ar

[@thephlegmmaster78]

For sure makes sense to take Succ, as it gives you 15% shadow damage... So that's a must... otherwise, quite a great build... Mcdgw from Al'Ar

[@alexandervaldsgaard4337]

Pretty sure its just 5% shadow & 5% crit with the master demonology talent? Still a good choice

[@thephlegmmaster78]

@@alexandervaldsgaard4337 Ah, didn't know that Demonic Sacrifice is not an Ascension thing...

[@Dal_Fena]

As a fan of the series, i have to say the one punch man transmog was the best! - Topa

[@DarthDraecon]

It’s good to see a caster build (I mostly melee) I’m wondering what the current meta builds are for dps? (Xmog: I liked the angel one you hated because of the Draenei tail) In game name - Vll (V-L-L)

[@chilwil07]

Pure shadow, booming thunder, the mutilate build he did previously there’s a soulfire fire mage build , the consecrated strikes build

[@ECKtrain]

I have actually been working on one of these. Shalorne

[@PixelNinjaGuy]

I'm ready for CoA. Hypeee. -Mythanir

[@deedeeondrugs9210]

that chest could come in handy on my new prestige -Miru

[@paulhudson2923]

I play a simililar spec to this and i love it really easy and fun to play Dwarfaoe

[@BoTFranK16]

Leonidas was the best mog for sure, also when it comes to pure shadow there are lots of interesting talent choices in many different trees, i found that the living spirit talent from resto druid (the 15% spirit one) was not worth it at all and the talent was better spent anywhere else you where lacking even with fel/molten armor and spirit siphon. Onkel Al'ar

[@winterwood1]

When does CoA drop? Have you thought about doing an update vid on their classes since they have been tweaked? -Cromgore

[@dalonzodan]

Honestly, i liked most the Addicted belf as she has near identical mog to one of my character but i use deathspeaker set boots and gloves, but voted for Krometheus as he was most theme and unique. If possible i would love that shield was thinking of making my own hoplite for pvp mostly and wanna do it on DarkSPEAR troll with horde mog mostly grunt with pvp spear and this shield would just slap it to perfection but was thinking compared to you taking the wind slam and needing the windfury i would rather try going for bloodbath enchant with rend and rupture you use big weapon so even that 60% weapon dmg and apply rend to up to 10 targets is i think could work more to make it viable as pve also if you combine lengthy bloodrage and unending fury you will have bloodrage up for 18 seconds which means if you just spam thrust you will have 8s of +100% dmg on the main dmg ability and with the number of modifiers SS posses its gonna hurt hopefully XD Server alar The troll char name is: Dedja (read as Dedža to make it sound trollish) other chars Drahgar / Andael / Bytchclap

[@MegaCalv1n]

Once again a gratis video! You should try out the prayer of preservation RE combine it with circle of healing, the talent from priest that gives you instant cast heals. -smellycali

[@Leartech81]

I've switched to Melee and actually having fun with it! Babayega@Alar

[@Mofock1986]

whoa Mcdoubles you told someone i hate you 🤣thats something new

[@Mcdoubles]

me and that guy had a been fighting on opposite teams for 45 levels and he always gunned straight for me LMAO

[@pendanser5459]

Abiding Fel Energy build when? also thoughts on Debbie Downer(RE)? -Pendanser

[@paulayylmao9565]

I really liked robthemidget's transmog :) - Gnometoaster

[@Tichater]

I love how he never read the shadow fury/crash mechanic part

[@ThatsDRK]

Lets go dude that was WICKED

[@ThatsDRK]

Kalistar ^

[@ThatsDRK]

Al'ar

[@yukikarashin4199]

i love the song choice of the maggy fight, whats the name of it, if you don't mind me asking?

[@Mr.JackSy]

This build looks cool :) gonna try it - Jacksie