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Balance Druid

Damage specialisation · Tier B in PvP, 2.7% of the sample

PvE GuideRaid logs, Mythic+ players and PvE buildsPvP GuideRated ladder talents, gear stats and buildsACTIVE

Rated PvP data

A complete live guide built from rated Battle.net profiles: bracket-specific talents, PvP talents, gear, gems, enchantments, statistics and importable builds. PvE raid casts are never presented as PvP advice.

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Secondary stats

Secondary stat split across the 100 best-geared synced characters. Averaged per player, so one heavily geared character cannot define the answer for everyone.

  • Versatility52.7%1,122 avg
  • Haste41.3%882 avg
  • Mastery5.2%114 avg
  • Critical Strike0.8%19 avg

104

Synced 3v3 players

1,599

Average rating sampled

2,179

Highest rating sampled

PvP talents

The three dedicated PvP slots, measured from Battle.net profiles.

Live ladder data
Owlkin Adept

Owlkin Adept

56%

Owlkin Frenzy can stack up to 2 times and reduces the cast time of your next Cyclone or Entangling Roots by 10%.

58 players

Moonkin Aura

Moonkin Aura

55%

Starsurge grants 2% spell critical strike chance to 8 allies within 40 yards for 18 sec, stacking up to 3 times.

57 players

High Winds

High Winds

40%

Increases the range of Cyclone, Typhoon, and Entangling Roots by 5 yds.

42 players

Faerie Swarm

Faerie Swarm

26%

Swarms the target with Faeries, disarming the enemy, preventing the use of any weapons or shield and reducing movement speed by 30% for 5 sec.

27 players

Tireless Pursuit

Tireless Pursuit

4%

For 3 sec after leaving Cat Form or Travel Form, you retain up to 25% movement speed.

4 players

Star Burst

Star Burst

3%

Starfall calls down collapsing stars that last 15 sec. Enemies that come into contact with a star cause it to burst, knocking nearby enemies upwards and dealing 12,658 Astral damage. Generates 15 Astral Power. The Druid and their allies may pick up stars, causing them to orbit around you.

3 players

Thorns

Thorns

3%

Casting Barkskin sprouts thorns on you for 12 sec. When victim to melee attacks, thorns deals 4,626 Nature damage back to the attacker. Attackers also have their movement speed reduced by 50% for 4 sec.

3 players

Moon and Stars

Moon and Stars

1%

Entering an Eclipse summons a beam of light at your location granting you 50% reduction in silence and interrupts for 6 sec.

1 players

Combat toolkit

Common high-rated choices grouped by purpose. This is a PvP toolkit, not a fake raid rotation.

Pressure & burst

  • Circle of the Heavens
    Circle of the Heavens100%

    Magical damage dealt by your spells increased by 5%.

  • Cyclone
    Cyclone100%

    Soothes the target, dispelling all enrage effects.

  • Gift of the Wild
    Gift of the Wild100%

Most played equipment

Top two choices per slot among the highest-rated hydrated profiles.

Back

Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak

51% equipped · 292 ilvl

Back

Venomous Aspirant's Cloak

35% equipped · 263 ilvl

Chest

Venomous Aspirant's Leather Vest

53% equipped · 263 ilvl

Balance Druid enchantments

  • Enchanted: Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul74%
  • Enchanted: Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei71%
  • Enchanted: +41 Intellect & +115 Stamina69%

Talent tree choices & importable builds

Talent choices across 104 synced characters playing this specialisation. These are observed picks, not recommendations — they say what the ladder is doing, not what you should do.

Where builds differ

Taken by between 15% and 90% of players. This is where the real decisions are.

  • Hail of Stars88%

    85 players · Specialization

  • Ursine Vigor88%

    85 players · Class

  • Total Eclipse87%

    84 players · Specialization

  • Sunseeker Mushroom80%

    78 players · Specialization

  • Denizen of the Dream78%

    76 players · Specialization

  • Remove Corruption78%

    76 players · Class

  • Astral Communion76%

    74 players · Specialization

  • Forestwalk75%

    73 players · Class

  • Heart of the Wild69%

    67 players · Class

  • Umbral Intensity66%

    64 players · Specialization

  • Sculpt the Stars60%

    58 players · Specialization

  • Killer Instinct31%

    30 players · Class

  • Soul of the Forest29%

    28 players · Specialization

  • Improved Stampeding Roar27%

    26 players · Class

  • Innervate26%

    25 players · Class

  • Perfectly-Honed Instincts26%

    25 players · Class

  • Lingering Healing18%

    17 players · Class

  • Wild Surges15%

    15 players · Specialization

Near-universal picks (64)taken by 90%+ — effectively baseline
  • Aessina's Renewal100%

    97 players · Class

  • Circle of the Heavens100%

    97 players · Class

  • Cyclone100%

    97 players · Class

Rarely taken (65)under 15% — situational or out of favour
  • Power of Goldrinn13%

    13 players · Specialization

  • Rake12%

    12 players · Class

  • Orbit Breaker9.3%

    9 players · Specialization

Import a real build

Loadouts from the highest-rated synced players of this specialisation. Paste straight into the game.

  • Jbz

    balnazzar · US2,179

  • Wakeenfiendx

    tichondrius · US2,119

  • Bismilláh

    exodar · US2,015

  • Nicotinefien

    sargeras · US2,010

  • Frenzy

    zuljin · EU1,987

Learn the spec

This page measures what players do. For rotation, stat priority and matchup play, these are the references.

  • Skill-CappedpvpArena guides, matchup play and comp theory. Subscription, and the standard reference for PvP.
  • Murlok.iopvpTalent and gear data from the PvP ladder, broken down per bracket.

Other Druid specs

  • Feral
  • Guardian
  • Restoration

Mark of the Wild is 100% more effective on yourself.

  • Improved Barkskin
    Improved Barkskin100%

    Barkskin's duration is increased by 4 sec.

  • Lycara's Teachings
    Lycara's Teachings100%

    You gain 12% of a stat while in each form: No Form: Haste Cat Form: Critical Strike Bear Form: Versatility Moonkin Form: Mastery

    • Survival

    • Aessina's Renewal
      Aessina's Renewal100%

      When a hit deals more than 12% of your maximum health, instantly heal for 10% of your health. This effect cannot occur more than once every 30 seconds.

    • Frenzied Regeneration
      Frenzied Regeneration100%

      Heals you for 32% health over 3 sec, and increases healing received by 20%.

    • Matted Fur
      Matted Fur100%

      When you use Barkskin or Survival Instincts, absorb 188,004 damage for 15 sec.

    • Nurturing Instinct
      Nurturing Instinct100%

      Magical damage and healing increased by 6%.

    • Oakskin
      Oakskin100%

      Survival Instincts and Barkskin reduce damage taken by an additional 10%.

    Control & mobility

    • Mass Entanglement
      Mass Entanglement100%

      Conjures a vortex of wind for 10 sec at the destination, reducing the movement speed of all enemies within 8 yards by 50%. The first time an enemy attempts to leave the vortex, winds will pull that enemy back to its center. Usable in all shapeshift forms.

    • Stampeding Roar
      Stampeding Roar100%

      Shift into Bear Form and let loose a wild roar, increasing the movement speed of all friendly players within 15 yards by 60% for 8 sec.

    • Typhoon
      Typhoon100%

      Blasts targets within 15 yards in front of you with a violent Typhoon, knocking them back and reducing their movement speed by 50% for 6 sec. Usable in all shapeshift forms.

    • Feline Swiftness
      Feline Swiftness99%

      Increases your movement speed by 15%.

    • Incapacitating Roar
      Incapacitating Roar99%

      Invokes the spirit of Ursoc to stun the target for 4 sec. Usable in all shapeshift forms.

    Chest

    Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's Lunar Raiment

    25% equipped · 292 ilvl

    Feet

    Venomous Aspirant's Leather Footpads

    77% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Feet

    Thalassian Competitor's Leather Boots

    6% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Hands

    Thalassian Competitor's Leather Gloves

    39% equipped · 292 ilvl

    Hands

    Venomous Aspirant's Leather Gloves

    31% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Head

    Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's Somnolent Stare

    55% equipped · 292 ilvl

    Head

    Venomous Aspirant's Leather Mask

    31% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Legs

    Venomous Aspirant's Leather Breeches

    74% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Legs

    Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's Leggings

    12% equipped · 292 ilvl

    Main Hand

    Venomous Aspirant's Stave

    86% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Main Hand

    Aln'hara Cane

    2% equipped · 285 ilvl

    Neck

    Venomous Aspirant's Necklace

    74% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Neck

    Thalassian Competitor's Amulet

    13% equipped · 292 ilvl

    Off Hand

    Thalassian Competitor's Lamp

    2% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Off Hand

    Aln'hara Lantern

    1% equipped · 331 ilvl

    Ring 1

    Thalassian Competitor's Signet

    43% equipped · 292 ilvl

    Ring 1

    Venomous Aspirant's Ring

    38% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Ring 2

    Thalassian Competitor's Signet

    42% equipped · 292 ilvl

    Ring 2

    Venomous Aspirant's Ring

    36% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Shirt

    Fashionable Undershirt

    5% equipped · 1 ilvl

    Shirt

    Precious's Ribbon

    3% equipped · 1 ilvl

    Shoulders

    Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's Plumage

    83% equipped · 292 ilvl

    Shoulders

    Venomous Aspirant's Leather Spaulders

    8% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Tabard

    Renowned Guild Tabard

    5% equipped · 1 ilvl

    Tabard

    Guild Tabard

    5% equipped · 1 ilvl

    Trinket 1

    Venomous Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    36% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Trinket 1

    Venomous Aspirant's Medallion

    25% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Trinket 2

    Venomous Aspirant's Medallion

    43% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Trinket 2

    Venomous Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    25% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Waist

    Venomous Aspirant's Leather Cord

    52% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Waist

    Thalassian Competitor's Leather Belt

    24% equipped · 292 ilvl

    Wrist

    Thalassian Competitor's Leather Wristwraps

    48% equipped · 285 ilvl

    Wrist

    Venomous Aspirant's Leather Wristwraps

    35% equipped · 263 ilvl

    Enchanted: Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness
    66%
  • Enchanted: Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed63%
  • Enchanted: Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt62%
  • Enchanted: Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity33%
  • Enchanted: Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity30%

    • Balance Druid gems & sockets

    • Cognitive Heliotrope · +23 Primary Stat and opponent's failed interrupt attempts grant Precognition91%
    • Flawless Versatile Peridot · +16 Haste & +7 Versatility48%
    • Flawless Quick Lapis · +16 Versatility & +7 Haste30%
    • Flawless Masterful Peridot · +16 Haste & +7 Mastery10%
    • Flawless Quick Amethyst · +16 Mastery & +7 Haste10%
    • Prismatic Socket9%
    • Flawless Versatile Amethyst · +16 Mastery & +7 Versatility5%
    • Flawless Versatile Peridot · +14 Haste & +6 Versatility3%
    Frenzied Regeneration100%

    97 players · Class

  • Gift of the Wild100%

    97 players · Class

  • Improved Barkskin100%

    97 players · Class

  • Lycara's Teachings100%

    97 players · Class

  • Mass Entanglement100%

    97 players · Class

  • Matted Fur100%

    97 players · Class

  • Nurturing Instinct100%

    97 players · Class

  • Oakskin100%

    97 players · Class

  • Stampeding Roar100%

    97 players · Class

  • Starlight Conduit100%

    97 players · Class

  • Thick Hide100%

    97 players · Class

  • Typhoon100%

    97 players · Class

  • Ursoc's Spirit100%

    97 players · Class

    • Nature's Grace8.2%

    8 players · Specialization

  • Aetherial Kindling7.2%

    7 players · Specialization

  • Fluid Form6.2%

    6 players · Class

  • Fury of Elune6.2%

    6 players · Specialization

  • Arcane Affinity5.2%

    5 players · Hero

  • Astral Insight5.2%

    5 players · Hero

  • Atmospheric Exposure5.2%

    5 players · Hero

  • Bask in Moonlight5.2%

    5 players · Hero

  • Boundless Moonlight5.2%

    5 players · Hero