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Uncommon Finger Miscellaneous

Ring of the Shadow

ilvl 25Req 20Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Ring of the Shadow is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are +5 Shadow Resistance. Against 40 other Miscellaneous finger items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 18 of 41.

Tooltip

Ring of the ShadowItem Level 25Binds when equippedUniqueFingerMiscellaneous+5 Shadow ResistanceRequires Level 20Sell Price: 0g 13s 6c

⚠ Stats are Classic Era data from the Blizzard API, pending verification against WoW Forever.

Where it drops

Source
Drop chance
Not published yet. We only post rates from our own loot logs after launch.

Who should use it

Best for: resistance sets.

WarriorPaladinHunterRoguePriestShamanMageWarlockDruid

Our read from the item type and stats, not a game restriction. Any class that can equip it can use it.

Compare & upgrade path

Alternatives in the same slot (±8 levels)

Advisor's Ring iconAdvisor's RingFinger · ilvl 33 · req 28stronger stat budget · Lorekeeper's Ring iconLorekeeper's RingFinger · ilvl 33 · req 28stronger stat budget · Advisor's Ring iconAdvisor's RingFinger · ilvl 23 · req 18stronger stat budget · Lorekeeper's Ring iconLorekeeper's RingFinger · ilvl 23 · req 18stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Defias Mage Ring iconDefias Mage RingFinger · ilvl 26 · req 21ilvl 26 · Silverlaine's Family Seal iconSilverlaine's Family SealFinger · ilvl 26 · req 21ilvl 26 · Deep Fathom Ring iconDeep Fathom RingFinger · ilvl 26 · req 21ilvl 26 · Amber Hoop iconAmber HoopFinger · ilvl 26 · req 21ilvl 26 ·

"Stat budget" is a rough sum of stats, effects, DPS and armor, a quick guide rather than a sim.

Set bonuses

Not part of an item set.

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Sources: stats and icon from the Blizzard Game Data API (Classic Era, fetched 2026-10-29). Drop sources cross-checked against Classic Era community records. Forever Guides is a fan site, not affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment. Icon © Blizzard Entertainment.