Druid · Guardian

How Guardian Druid wins

Guardian is a Rage-based bear tank. Your baseline plan is simple: build Rage with Mangle, Thrash, Moonfire procs, and incoming damage, spend it before capping, and choose the right spender for the damage pattern. Ironfur is your physical mitigation button, Frenzied Regeneration is your recovery button, and Raze/Maul is your damage spender when you are already safe.

Role

Tank

Stat lead

Agility then Haste

Single target

Elune's Chosen

Cleave / AoE

Elune's Chosen

Not re-verified for Season 2. This ordering was checked for patch 12.0.7. Patch 12.1 raised max-level player health and creature damage by 25% and deliberately moved power out of cooldowns into steady-state damage, either of which can move secondary weights. Open question: no Season 2 sim source has been checked, so the order below is last season's and is shown unchanged rather than guessed at.

Stat priority and consumables

Item level and effect strength still matter. Use this ordering to break close choices, then re-check it after major gear swaps.

1. 1.Agility›
2. 2.Haste›
3. 3.Versatility›
4. 4.Mastery›
5. 5.Critical Strike

Item level and Agility are the first check. Haste smooths Rage generation and global flow, Versatility reduces all incoming damage, Mastery adds maximum health and armor value, and Critical Strike is mostly an offensive/avoidance stat. Defensive weights change by encounter damage profile.

Consumables

Flasks, food, potions, weapon oils, and runes for this build.

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FlaskFlask of the Blood KnightsDefault defensive tank flask.Flask of the Blood KnightsItem Level 295Non-equippable Flasks & PhialsRequires Level 81Use: Increases your Haste by 165 for 1 hour. Lasts 1 hour and through death. Consuming an identical flask will add another 1 hour. (3 Sec Cooldown)“Created by experienced alchemists. Can be bought and sold on the Auction House.”Guide note: Default defensive tank flask.Blizzard game dataFoodHaste or Versatility feastMatch your current gear and the dungeon/raid damage profile.Haste or Versatility feastFoodGuide note: Match your current gear and the dungeon/raid damage profile.Guide recommendationCombat potionLight's PotentialDefensive potion option for dangerous pulls or tank busters.Light's PotentialItem Level 295Non-equippable PotionsRequires Level 81Use: Drink to increase your primary stat by 695 for 30 sec. (5 Min Cooldown)“Created by experienced alchemists. Can be bought and sold on the Auction House.”Guide note: Defensive potion option for dangerous pulls or tank busters.Blizzard game dataCombat potionPotion of RecklessnessDamage potion when survival is secure.Potion of RecklessnessItem Level 295Non-equippable PotionsRequires Level 81Use: Gain 1,725 of your highest secondary stat while losing 232 of your lowest secondary stat for 30 sec. (5 Min Cooldown)“Created by experienced alchemists. Can be bought and sold on the Auction House.”Guide note: Damage potion when survival is secure.Blizzard game dataHealth potionSilvermoon Health PotionCarry these for every key and progression pull.Silvermoon Health PotionItem Level 295Non-equippable PotionsRequires Level 81Use: Restores 241,303 health. (5 Min Cooldown)“Created by experienced alchemists. Can be bought and sold on the Auction House.”Guide note: Carry these for every key and progression pull.Blizzard game dataWeaponThalassian Phoenix OilCompare with whetstones/weightstones for your weapon type.Thalassian Phoenix OilItem Level 295Non-equippable OtherRequires Level 78Use: Coat your weapon with Thalassian Phoenix Oil, increasing your Critical Strike and Haste by 16 for 120 min. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120.“The bottle contains what appears to be liquid fire and radiates warmth.”Guide note: Compare with whetstones/weightstones for your weapon type.Blizzard game dataAugment runeVoid-Touched Augment RuneUse on progression and high keys.Void-Touched Augment RuneItem Level 90Non-equippable OtherRequires Level 90Use: Increases Intellect by 5 for 1 hour. Augment Rune.“Can be bought and sold on the auction house.”Guide note: Use on progression and high keys.Blizzard game data

Priority order is from patch 12.0.7 and has not been re-derived for 12.1. Individual lines naming an ability that 12.1 removed or redesigned are annotated above; lines that 12.1 only retuned are unchanged, because a damage number moving does not by itself reorder a priority list.

Opener and priority

Use these as decision priorities, not a rigid cast sequence. Re-evaluate whenever targets, resources, procs, or mechanics change.

Import strings were built for patch 12.0.7 and have NOT been re-verified for 12.1. Nobody authoritative publishes import strings, so none was rewritten here rather than invented. Patch 12.1 moved or removed talents in several trees, so a string may import a build that no longer exists. Check the listed key talents against the 12.1 changes above before importing.

Talents and hero trees

Use Elune's Chosen for the single-target profile below and Elune's Chosen when cleave or adds make its toolkit more valuable.

Recommended starting profiles

Single-target: Elune's Chosen

Elune's Chosen is the recommended default for most raid bosses because the current tier rewards steady cleave, Astral damage, and a smoother defensive profile. Druid of the Claw is still a burstier single-target option when the encounter is truly one target.

• Elune's Chosen hero tree
• Stat priority: Agility > Haste
• Interrupt: Skull Bash

Multi-target: Elune's Chosen

Elune's Chosen is the default Mythic+ and AoE tree. It gives flexible damage, strong Moonfire/Astral value, and a simpler profile than Druid of the Claw on large pulls.

• Elune's Chosen hero tree
• Prioritize AoE and add-swap talents
• Interrupt: Skull Bash

Talent builds and import strings

Start with the profile matching your content. Boss and dungeon tabs in the gear section show the exact loadout used for each ranked result. A build with no import string has not had one exported for this patch; the key talents below are the build.

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Raid - Elune's Chosen Default

Recommended raid setup for most Midnight Season 1 bosses. It keeps the defensive profile smooth, rewards Moonfire/Astral uptime, and still handles the cleave that appears on most encounters.

Elune's ChosenLunar BeamGalactic GuardianScintillating MoonlightRazeHarnessed RageNatural ResilienceSurvival Instincts

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Mythic+ - Elune's Chosen AoE

Default key build. It prioritizes flexible AoE threat, Moonfire value, and simple defensive planning over a narrow burst-only damage profile.

Elune's ChosenRazeGalactic GuardianScintillating MoonlightLunar BeamIncarnation: Guardian of UrsocIncapacitating RoarUrsol's Vortex

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Alternative - Druid of the Claw Burst

Use this when you specifically want a burstier single-target profile and are comfortable giving up the simpler Elune's Chosen cleave package.

Druid of the ClawRavageDreadful WoundKilling BlowRazeMangleBerserkSurvival Instincts

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Every class, specialization, and hero-tree talent from Blizzard game data. Active and choice talents stay open; passive nodes remain searchable and expand on demand.

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Druid class tree

Shared class talents, including throughput, control, defensives, and movement.

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Active and choice talents

RakeActiveRake the target for 10 Bleed damage and an additional 57 Bleed damage over 15 sec. Awards 1 combo point.Frenzied RegenerationActiveHeals you for 32% health over 3 sec.RejuvenationActiveHeals the target for 1,925 over 12 sec.StarfireActiveCall down a burst of energy, causing 352 Arcane damage to the target, and 250 Arcane damage to all other enemies within 5 yards. Deals reduced damage beyond 8 targets.StarfireActiveCall down a burst of energy, causing 353 Arcane damage to the target, and 245 Arcane damage to all other enemies within 5 yards. Deals reduced damage beyond 8 targets.SwipeActiveSwipe nearby enemies, inflicting Physical damage. Damage varies by shapeshift form.Wild GrowthActiveHeals up to 5 injured allies within 30 yards of the target for 1,434 over 7 sec. Healing starts high and declines over the duration.StarsurgeActiveLaunch a surge of stellar energies at the target, dealing 790 Astral damage.RipActiveFinishing move that causes Bleed damage over time. Lasts longer per combo point. 1 point : 8 over 1 sec 2 points: 12 over 2 sec 3 points: 16 over 3 sec 4 points: 20 over 3 sec 5 points: 24 over 4 secRemove CorruptionActiveNullifies corrupting effects on the friendly target, removing all Curse and Poison effects.Moonkin FormActiveShapeshift into Moonkin Form, increasing the damage of your spells by 10% and your armor by 125%, and granting protection from Polymorph effects. The act of shapeshifting frees you from movement impairing effects.Moonkin FormActiveShapeshift into Moonkin Form, increasing the damage of your spells by 10% and your armor by 125%, and granting protection from Polymorph effects. The act of shapeshifting frees you from movement impairing effects.MaimActiveFinishing move that causes Physical damage and stuns the target. Damage and duration increased per combo point: 1 point : 5 damage, 1 sec 2 points: 10 damage, 2 sec 3 points: 15 damage, 3 sec 4 points: 20 damage, 4 sec 5 points: 26 damage, 5 secIronfurActiveIncreases armor by 124 for 7 sec.HibernateActiveForces the enemy target to sleep for up to 40 sec. Any damage will awaken the target. Only one target can be forced to hibernate at a time. Only works on Beasts and Dragonkin.SunfireActiveA quick beam of solar light burns the enemy for 81 Nature damage and then an additional 705 Nature damage over 18 sec.Skull BashActiveYou charge and bash the target's skull, interrupting spellcasting and preventing any spell in that school from being cast for 5 sec.Wild ChargeChoiceFly to a nearby ally's position.Tiger DashChoiceShift into Cat Form and increase your movement speed by 200%, reducing gradually over 5 sec.SootheChoiceSoothes the target, dispelling all enrage effects.CycloneChoiceTosses the enemy target into the air, disorienting them but making them invulnerable for up to 5 sec. Only one target can be affected by your Cyclone at a time.Stampeding RoarActiveShift 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.TyphoonActiveBlasts 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.Mass EntanglementChoiceRoots the target and all enemies within 12 yards in place for 10 sec. Damage may interrupt the effect. Usable in all shapeshift forms.Ursol's VortexChoiceConjures 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.Gale WindsChoiceIncreases Typhoon's radius by 20% and its range by 5 yds.Incessant TempestChoiceReduces the cooldown of Typhoon by 5 sec.Incapacitating RoarChoiceShift into Bear Form and invoke the spirit of Ursol to let loose a deafening roar, incapacitating all enemies within 10 yards for 3 sec. Damage may cancel the effect.Mighty BashChoiceInvokes the spirit of Ursoc to stun the target for 4 sec. Usable in all shapeshift forms.Circle of the WildChoicePhysical damage dealt by your abilities increased by 5%.Circle of the HeavensChoiceMagical damage dealt by your spells increased by 5%.Symbiotic RelationshipActiveForm a bond with an ally. Your self-healing also heals your bonded ally for 10% of the amount healed. Your healing to your bonded ally also heals you for 8% of the amount healed.Heart of the WildActivePerform a powerful off-role ability depending on your currently active shapeshift form. Non-shapeshifted: Empowered Wild Growth that heals up to 5 injured allies within 30 yards of the target for 10,757 over 7 sec. Bear Form: Increase your maximum health by 30% for 20 sec.InnervateActiveInfuse a friendly healer with energy, causing them to regenerate 25% of their maximum mana over 8 sec.

Passive talents

Grievous WoundsPassiveRake, Rip, and Thrash damage increased by 10%.Ursoc's SpiritPassiveStamina increased by 4%. Stamina in Bear Form is increased by an additional 5%.Verdant HeartPassiveFrenzied Regeneration and Barkskin increase all healing received by 20%.Killer InstinctPassive2 ranksPhysical damage and Armor increased by 6%.Improved BarkskinPassiveBarkskin's duration is increased by 4 sec.Nurturing InstinctPassive2 ranksMagical damage and healing increased by 6%.Primal FuryPassiveWhile in Cat Form, when you critically strike with an attack that generates a combo point, you gain an additional combo point. Damage over time cannot trigger this effect. Mangle critical strike damage increased by 20%.Thick HidePassiveReduces all damage taken by 4%.Natural RecoveryPassiveHealing you receive is increased by 4%.Astral InfluencePassiveIncreases the range of all of your spells by 5 yards.Aessina's RenewalPassiveWhen 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.Starlight ConduitPassiveWrath, Starsurge, and Starfire damage increased by 5%. Starsurge's cooldown is reduced by 4 sec and its mana cost is reduced by 50%.Feline SwiftnessPassiveIncreases your movement speed by 15%.Well-Honed InstinctsPassiveWhen you fall below 40% health, you cast Frenzied Regeneration, up to once every 120 sec.Matted FurPassive2 ranksWhen you use Barkskin or Survival Instincts, absorb 1,312 damage for 15 sec.Lingering HealingPassiveRejuvenation's duration is increased by 3 sec. Regrowth's duration is increased by 3 sec when cast on yourself.OakskinPassiveSurvival Instincts and Barkskin reduce damage taken by an additional 10%.Perfectly-Honed InstinctsPassiveWell-Honed Instincts can trigger up to once every 90 sec.Instincts of the ClawPassiveFerocious Bite and Maul damage increased by 8%.Lycara's TeachingsPassive2 ranksYou gain 6% of a stat while in each form: No Form: Haste Cat Form: Critical Strike Bear Form: Versatility Moonkin Form: MasteryLore of the GrovePassiveMoonfire and Sunfire damage increased by 10%.Gift of the WildPassiveMark of the Wild is 100% more effective on yourself.Ursine VigorPassiveFor 4 sec after shifting into Bear Form, your health and armor are increased by 15%.Improved Stampeding RoarPassiveStampeding Roar's cooldown is reduced by 60 sec.Lycara's InspirationPassiveYou gain a bonus while in each form inspired by the breadth of your Druidic knowledge: No Form: 4% Magic Damage Cat Form: 4% Stamina Bear Form: 5% Movement Speed Moonkin Form: 3% Area damage taken reductionForestwalkPassive2 ranksCasting Regrowth increases your movement speed and healing received by 16% for 6 sec.Fluid FormPassiveShred, Rake, and Skull Bash can be used in any form and shift you into Cat Form, if necessary. Mangle can be used in any form and shifts you into Bear Form. Wrath and Starfire shift you into Moonkin Form, if known.

Guardian specialization tree

Every Guardian talent currently exposed by Blizzard game data.

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Active and choice talents

MaulActiveMaul the target for 74 Physical damage.Survival InstinctsActiveReduces all damage you take by 50% for 6 sec.Dream of CenariusChoiceWhen you take non-periodic damage, you have a chance to cause your next Regrowth to heal for an additional 130%, and to be instant, free, and castable in all forms for 30 sec.Dream GuideChoiceWhen you take non-periodic damage, you have a chance to gain a charge of Dream Guide. When you or a nearby ally drops below 40% health, you consume a charge of Dream Guide to automatically cast Regrowth on them. This Regrowth heals for an additional 100%.BerserkActiveGo berserk for 15 sec, reducing the cooldowns of Mangle, Thrash, and Growl by 50% and the cooldown of Frenzied Regeneration by 100%.Ward of the ForestChoiceBarkskin increases your maximum health by 20%, but its duration is reduced by 40%. BramblesChoiceSharp brambles protect you, absorbing and reflecting up to 8 damage from each attack. While Barkskin is active, the brambles also deal 2 Nature damage to all nearby enemies every 1 sec.Reinforced FurChoiceIronfur increases armor by an additional 15% and Barkskin reduces damage taken by an additional 10%.Bristling FurChoiceBristle your fur, causing you to generate Rage based on damage taken for 8 sec.Gift of an Ancient GuardianChoiceIronfur increases your Mastery by 5%. Guardian of EluneChoiceMangle increases the duration of your next Ironfur by 3 sec, or the healing of your next Frenzied Regeneration by 20%.Ursoc's EnduranceChoiceIncreases the duration of Barkskin and Ironfur by 2.0 sec.Gory FurChoiceIronfur has a 20% chance to make your next Maul or Ravage free. Maul and Ravage have a 10% chance to make your next Ironfur free.Rend and TearChoiceEach stack of Thrash reduces the target's damage to you by 3% and increases your damage to them by 2%.Untamed SavageryChoiceIncreases the damage and radius of Thrash by 25%.RazeActiveStrike with the might of Ursoc, dealing 74 Physical damage to your target and 41 to all other enemies in front of you. Damage reduced beyond 5 targets.Lunar BeamActiveSummons a beam of lunar light at your target's location, dealing 14 Arcane damage each second to your target and 14 to up to 5 other enemies within 8 yd. Lunar Beam also increases your mastery by 18%, and heals you for 988 over 8 sec.Twin MoonfireChoiceMoonfire deals 8% increased damage and also hits another nearby enemy within 15 yds of the target.Red MoonChoiceChannel the power of the enraged moon to deal 2,432 Arcane damage to your target over 8 sec. Casting Mangle extends its duration by 1.0 sec and generates 8 Rage.Incarnation: Guardian of UrsocChoiceAn improved Bear Form that grants the benefits of Berserk, causes Mangle to hit up to 3 targets, and increases maximum health by 30%. Lasts 30 sec. You may freely shapeshift in and out of this improved Bear Form for its duration.Convoke the SpiritsChoiceCall upon the spirits for an eruption of energy, channeling a rapid flurry of 16 Druid spells and abilities over 4 sec. You will cast Wild Growth, Swiftmend, Moonfire, Wrath, Regrowth, Rejuvenation, Rake, and Thrash on appropriate nearby targets, favoring your current shapeshift form.Sundering RoarActiveRoar with earthshattering ferocity, dealing 99 Physical damage, and resetting the cooldown of Thrash and allowing it to stack 5 additional times for 12 sec. When Sundering Roar ends, any excess stacks of Thrash immediately deal their remaining damage.Wild GuardianActiveSpending Rage has a 10% chance to awaken a guardian spirit for 8 sec, which attacks a nearby enemy for 105 when you cast Thrash or Mangle.

Passive talents

GorePassiveThrash, Swipe, Moonfire, and Maul have a 15% chance to reset the cooldown on Mangle, and to cause it to generate an additional 4 Rage.Front of the PackPassiveStampeding Roar's radius is increased by 30%. Your movement speed is increased by 5%.PersistencePassiveWhen you shapeshift out of Bear Form, its benefits to health and armor slowly decay over 8 sec.Infected WoundsPassiveMangle and Maul cause an Infected Wound in the target, reducing their movement speed by 50% for 12 sec.Innate ResolvePassiveFrenzied Regeneration's healing is increased by up to 80% based on your missing health. Frenzied Regeneration has 1 additional charge.Vulnerable FleshPassiveMaul and Raze deal 30% increased damage.Survival of the FittestPassive2 ranksReduces the cooldowns of Barkskin and Survival Instincts by 24%.ReinvigorationPassive2 ranksFrenzied Regeneration heals over 2.0 additional sec and casts Rejuvenation and Regrowth on you at 200% effectiveness.After the WildfirePassiveEvery 300 Rage you spend causes a burst of restorative energy, healing up to 5 allies within 20 yds for 262.Memory of YseraPassive2 ranksHeal each time you spend Rage, up to 1.6% of your maximum health for 80 Rage spent.Scintillating MoonlightPassive2 ranksMoonfire reduces damage dealt to you by 12%.Soul of the ForestPassiveMangle generates 5 more Rage and deals 25% more damage.Natural ResiliencePassiveWhen Frenzied Regeneration would heal you above maximum health, 80% of its excess healing is instead converted to an absorb shield.Ursol's WardingPassiveGain magical damage reduction equal to 10% of your damage reduction from armor.Ursoc's FuryPassiveThrash and Maul grant you an absorb shield for 35% of the damage dealt for 15 sec.Flashing ClawsPassive2 ranksThrash has a 20% chance to trigger an additional Thrash. Thrash stacks 2 additional times.Blood FrenzyPassiveThrash also generates 3 Rage each time it deals damage, on up to 5 targets.Moonless NightPassiveYour direct damage melee abilities against enemies afflicted by Moonfire cause them to burn for an additional 20% Arcane damage.Fury of NaturePassive2 ranksWhile in Bear Form, you deal 30% increased Arcane damage.Harnessed RagePassiveMangle has 1 additional charge and when Maul is cast at 80 Rage or above its chance to activate Gore is increased by 100%.Elune's FavoredPassiveWhile in Bear Form, you are healed for 18% of all Arcane damage done.Killing BlowPassiveMaul and Raze may consume up to 20 more Rage to deal up to 70% additional damage.Ursoc's GuidancePassive Incarnation: Guardian of Ursoc: Every 25 Rage you spend reduces the cooldown of Incarnation: Guardian of Ursoc by 1 sec. Convoke the Spirits: Convoke the Spirits' cooldown is reduced by 50% and its duration and number of spells cast is reduced by 25%. Convoke the Spirits has an increased chance to use an exceptional spell or ability.Waking NightmarePassiveAwaken memories of past conflicts, causing a Dread Shade to take form nearby. While active, shades slowly travel toward your target, dealing 24 Nature damage to nearby enemies and mirroring your Thrash casts.Galactic GuardianPassiveYour damage has a 5% chance to trigger a free automatic Moonfire on that target. Moonfire: When this occurs, the next Moonfire you cast generates 8 Rage, and deals 300% increased direct damage. Red Moon: When this occurs, you gain 1 charge of Lunar Wrath. Each 20 Rage you spend while Red Moon is active consumes a stack to deal 380 additional Arcane damage to its target and heal you for 494.

Druid of the Claw

Druid of the Claw hero talents, including every active, choice, and passive node exposed by Blizzard.

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Active and choice talents

Empowered ShapeshiftingChoiceFrenzied Regeneration can be cast in Cat Form for 40 Energy. Bear Form reduces magic damage you take by 6%. Shred and Swipe damage increased by 10%. Mangle damage increased by 25%.Wildpower SurgeChoiceMangle grants Feline Potential. When you have 6 stacks, the next time you transform into Cat Form, gain 5 combo points and your next Ferocious Bite or Rip deals 50% increased damage for its full duration.Strike for the HeartChoiceMangle damage increased by 10% and its critical strike chance is increased by 10%. Tear Down the MightyChoiceThe cooldown of Sundering Roar is reduced by 15 sec.Ruthless AggressionChoiceRavage increases your auto-attack speed by 35% for 6 sec.Killing StrikesChoiceRavage increases your Agility by 8% and the armor granted by Ironfur by 20% for 8 sec. Your first Mangle after entering combat makes your next Maul become Ravage.

Passive talents

RavagePassiveYour auto-attacks have a chance to make your next Ferocious Bite become Ravage. Ravage Finishing move that slashes through your target in a wide arc, dealing Physical damage per combo point to your target and consuming up to 25 additional Energy to increase that damage by up to 100%. Hits all other enemies in front of you for reduced damage per combo point spent. 1 point: 14 damage, 6 in an arc 2 points: 28 damage, 12 in an arc 3 points: 43 damage, 18 in an arc 4 points: 58 damage, 24 in an arc 5 points: 72 damage, 30 in an arcWildshape MasteryPassiveIronfur and Frenzied Regeneration persist in Cat Form. When transforming from Bear to Cat Form, you retain 80% of your Bear Form armor and health for 6 sec. For 6 sec after entering Bear Form, you heal for 10% of damage taken over 8 sec. Bestial StrengthPassiveMaul and Raze damage increased by 10%.Claw RampagePassiveDuring Berserk, Shred, and Swipe have a 20% chance to make your next Ferocious Bite become Ravage.Pack's EndurancePassiveStampeding Roar's duration is increased by 25%.Aggravate WoundsPassiveEvery attack with an Energy cost that you cast extends the duration of your Dreadful Wounds by 0.6 sec, up to 8 additional sec.Fount of StrengthPassiveYour maximum Energy and Rage are increased by 20. Frenzied Regeneration also increases your maximum health by 10%.Exacerbating WoundsPassiveYour Dreadful Wounds increase the damage afflicted enemies take from your Bleed damage over time effects by 15%.Dreadful WoundPassiveRavage also inflicts a Bleed that causes 35 damage over 6 sec and saps its victims' strength, reducing damage they deal to you by 15%. Dreadful Wound is not affected by Circle of Life and Death. Twin ClawPassiveYou have a 18% chance to follow up any single target melee ability with a Twin Claw, dealing 119 Physical damage and generating 5 Rage. Limb from LimbPassiveYour auto-attacks are 30% more likely to make your next Maul become Ravage.

Wildstalker

Wildstalker hero talents, including every active, choice, and passive node exposed by Blizzard.

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Active and choice talents

Entangling VortexChoiceEnemies pulled into Ursol's Vortex are rooted in place for 3 sec. Damage may cancel the effect.Flower WalkChoiceDuring Barkskin your movement speed is increased by 10% and every second flowers grow beneath your feet that heal up to 3 nearby injured allies for 76.Bond with NatureChoiceHealing you receive is increased by 4%.Harmonious ConstitutionChoiceYour Regrowth's healing to yourself is increased by 35%.Twin SproutsChoiceWhen Bloodseeker Vines or Symbiotic Blooms grow, they have a 30% chance to cause another growth of the same type to immediately grow on a valid nearby target.ImplantChoiceCasting Swiftmend or Wild Growth causes a Symbiotic Bloom to grow on a target for 6 sec.Resilient FlourishingChoiceBloodseeker Vines and Symbiotic Blooms last 2 additional sec. When a target afflicted by Bloodseeker Vines dies, the vines jump to a valid nearby target for their remaining duration.Root NetworkChoiceEach active Bloodseeker Vine increases the damage your abilities deal by 2%. Each active Symbiotic Bloom increases the healing of your spells by 2%.

Passive talents

Wildstalker's PowerPassiveRip and Ferocious Bite damage increased by 5%. Rejuvenation healing increased by 10%.Strategic InfusionPassiveAttacking from Prowl increases the chance for Shred, Rake, and Swipe to critically strike by 8% for 6 sec. Your periodic heals have a 4% increased chance to critically heal.Lethal PreservationPassiveWhen you remove an effect with Soothe or Remove Corruption, gain a combo point and heal for 4% of your maximum health. If you are at full health an injured party or raid member will be healed instead.Thriving GrowthPassiveRip and Rake damage has a chance to cause Bloodseeker Vines to grow on the victim, dealing 34 Bleed damage over 6 sec. Wild Growth, Regrowth, and Efflorescence healing has a chance to cause Symbiotic Blooms to grow on the target, healing for 834 over 6 sec. Multiple instances of these can overlap.Vigorous CreepersPassiveBloodseeker Vines increase the damage your abilities deal to affected enemies by 4%. Symbiotic Blooms increase the healing your spells do to affected targets by 20%.Hunt Beneath the Open SkiesPassiveDamage and healing while in Cat Form increased by 3%. Moonfire and Sunfire damage increased by 10%.Patient CustodianPassiveYour heal over time effects are 6% more effective.RampancyPassiveSymbiotic Blooms have a 20% chance to trigger Bursting Growth every 2 sec at 100% effectiveness. Bursting GrowthPassiveWhen Bloodseeker Vines expire or you use Ferocious Bite on their target they explode in thorns, dealing 35 physical damage to nearby enemies. Damage reduced above 5 targets. When Symbiotic Blooms expire or you cast Rejuvenation on their target flowers grow around their target, healing them and up to 3 nearby allies for 157.Green ThumbPassiveThe rate at which Symbiotic Blooms grow is increased by 20%.

Keeper of the Grove

Keeper of the Grove hero talents, including every active, choice, and passive node exposed by Blizzard.

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Active and choice talents

Bounteous BloomChoiceYour Grove Guardians' healing is increased by 30%.Early SpringChoiceSwiftmend and Wild Growth cooldowns reduced by 1 sec.Power of the DreamChoiceDream Surge heals 1 additional ally.Control of the DreamChoiceTime elapsed while your major abilities are available to be used or at maximum charges is subtracted from that ability's cooldown after the next time you use it, up to 15 seconds. Affects Force of Nature, Celestial Alignment, and Convoke the Spirits.Grove's InspirationChoiceWrath and Starfire damage increased by 10%. Regrowth, Wild Growth, and Swiftmend healing increased by 9%.Potent EnchantmentsChoiceOrbital Strike damage increased by 30%, and damage of Stellar Flares it applies increased by 30%. Whirling Stars increases the haste you gain during Celestial Alignment by an additional 6%.Power of NatureChoiceYour Grove Guardians increase the healing of your Rejuvenation, Efflorescence, and Lifebloom by 10% while active.Durability of NatureChoiceYour Force of Nature treants have 100% increased health.

Passive talents

Protective GrowthPassiveYour Regrowth protects you, reducing damage you take by 8% while your Regrowth is on you.Treants of the MoonPassiveYour Grove Guardians cast Moonfire on nearby targets about once every 6 sec.Dream SurgePassiveWhen Grove Guardians are summoned, they grow Dream Petals on your target, healing up to 3 nearby allies for 556.Blooming InfusionPassiveEvery 5 Regrowths you cast makes your next Wrath, Starfire, or Entangling Roots instant and increases damage it deals by 100%. Every 5 Starsurges you cast makes your next Regrowth or Entangling roots instant.ExpansivenessPassiveYour maximum mana is increased by 5%.Cenarius' MightPassiveSwiftmend healing is increased by 20%.Harmony of the GrovePassiveEach of your Grove Guardians increases your healing done by 5% while active.Spirit of the ThicketPassiveYour Starfall damage is increased by 18% and your Starsurge damage is increased by 8%.Dryad's DancePassiveDryads cause most of your Astral power generation to be increased by 10%.Sylvan BeckoningPassiveEntering an Eclipse summons a Dryad to assist you for 8 sec, casting Starsurge dealing 569 Astral damage and Starfall at 250% effectiveness.

Elune's Chosen

Elune's Chosen hero talents, including every active, choice, and passive node exposed by Blizzard.

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Active and choice talents

The Light of EluneChoiceMoonfire damage has a chance to call down a Fury of Elune to follow your target for 3 sec. Fury of Elune Calls down a beam of pure celestial energy, dealing 425 Astral damage over 3 sec within its area. Generates 15 Astral Power over its duration.Astral InsightChoiceIncarnation: Guardian of Ursoc increases Arcane damage from spells and abilities by 10% while active. Increases the duration and number of spells cast by Convoke the Spirits by 25%.Arcane AffinityChoiceAll Arcane damage from your spells and abilities is increased by 3%.LunationChoiceLunar Beam's cooldown is reduced by 20 sec. MoondustChoiceEnemies affected by Moonfire are slowed by 20%.Elune's GraceChoiceUsing Wild Charge while in Bear Form or Moonkin Form incurs a 3 sec shorter cooldown.

Passive talents

The Eternal MoonPassiveFurther increases the power of Boundless Moonlight. Fury of Elune The flash of energy now generates 6 Astral Power and its damage is increased by 50%. Full Moon New Moon and Half Moon now also call down 1 Minor Moon.Lunar InsightPassiveMoonfire deals 20% increased damage.Lunar CallingPassiveThrash now deals Arcane damage and its damage is increased by 12%.Glistening FurPassiveBear Form and Moonkin Form reduce Arcane damage taken by 6% and all other magic damage taken by 3%.Stellar CommandPassiveIncreases the damage of Lunar Beam by 30% and Fury of Elune by 15%.Moon GuardianPassiveFree automatic Moonfires from Galactic Guardian generate 5 Rage.Atmospheric ExposurePassiveEnemies damaged by Lunar Beam or Fury of Elune take 6% increased damage from you for 6 sec.Boundless MoonlightPassive Fury of Elune Fury of Elune now ends with a flash of energy, blasting nearby enemies for 822 Astral damage. Full Moon Full Moon calls down 2 Minor Moons that deal 712 Astral damage and generate 3 Astral Power.Bask in MoonlightPassiveStarsurge damage increased by 5%. Starfall damage increased by 10%. Penumbral SwellPassiveLunar Eclipse increases Arcane damage by an additional 3%.Star CascadePassiveGaining Astral Power with Starfire has a 30% chance to launch a Starsurge at a victim at 50% effectiveness.

Boss and dungeon loadouts

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Editorial acquisition targets

Use these slot targets when planning drops and crafted pieces. The encounter explorer above remains the source for the exact gear worn by each ranked player.

Season 1 acquisition targets, not re-verified for Season 2. The rows below name Season 1 items at their Season 1 item levels and are accurate as that; they are not Season 2 recommendations. Season 2's raid is The Venomous Abyss (8 bosses, Nek'zali the Soulcoiler through Ula'tek). Confirmed Season 2 raid item levels run 279 (Raid Finder, first boss) to 344 (Mythic, last two bosses and Very Rare drops), with Normal 292-302, Heroic 305-315 and the Great Vault paying 292/305/318/334 by difficulty. Open question: per-slot best-in-slot for Season 2 needs a sim source, and none was reachable.

Raid acquisition targets

15 slots

Branches of the Luminous BloomHead · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Empowered Blessing of SpeedUse tier when it completes your 2pc/4pc.

Branches of the Luminous BloomBranches of the Luminous BloomHead · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Empowered Blessing of SpeedUse tier when it completes your 2pc/4pc.

Head

298

TierEmpowered Blessing of SpeedEmpowered Blessing of SpeedEnchantRecommended on Head.

Raid Tier - Omni-TokenRaid Tier - Omni-TokenSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse tier when it completes your 2pc/4pc.

Best available high-item-level neckNeck · Item Level 298Haste / Versatility or Haste / MasteryGems: Indecipherable Eversong Diamond, Flawless Versatile PeridotSocketed necks gain value quickly.

Best available high-item-level neckBest available high-item-level neckNeck · Item Level 298Haste / Versatility or Haste / MasteryGems: Indecipherable Eversong Diamond, Flawless Versatile PeridotSocketed necks gain value quickly.

Neck

298

Haste / Versatility or Haste / MasteryIndecipherable Eversong DiamondIndecipherable Eversong DiamondSocketed gemRecommended gem for this neck target.Flawless Versatile PeridotFlawless Versatile PeridotSocketed gemRecommended gem for this neck target.

Raid, dungeon, or craftedRaid, dungeon, or craftedSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceSocketed necks gain value quickly.

Seedpods of the Luminous BloomShoulder · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Akil'zon's Swiftness

Seedpods of the Luminous BloomSeedpods of the Luminous BloomShoulder · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Akil'zon's Swiftness

Shoulder

298

TierAkil'zon's SwiftnessAkil'zon's SwiftnessEnchantRecommended on Shoulder.

Raid Tier - Omni-TokenRaid Tier - Omni-TokenSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Highest item-level agility cloakBack · Item Level 298Prefer Haste / VersatilityNo cloak enchant in the Midnight slot map.

Highest item-level agility cloakHighest item-level agility cloakBack · Item Level 298Prefer Haste / VersatilityNo cloak enchant in the Midnight slot map.

Back

298

Prefer Haste / Versatility

Raid, dungeon, or craftedRaid, dungeon, or craftedSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceNo cloak enchant in the Midnight slot map.

Trunk of the Luminous BloomChest · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Mark of the Worldsoul

Trunk of the Luminous BloomTrunk of the Luminous BloomChest · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Mark of the Worldsoul

Chest

298

TierMark of the WorldsoulMark of the WorldsoulEnchantRecommended on Chest.

Raid Tier - Omni-TokenRaid Tier - Omni-TokenSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Crafted or high-track leather bracersWrist · Item Level 298Custom Haste / VersatilityProfession: Leatherworking

Crafted or high-track leather bracersCrafted or high-track leather bracersWrist · Item Level 298Custom Haste / VersatilityProfession: Leatherworking

Wrist

298

Custom Haste / VersatilityLeatherworkingLeatherworkingProfession sourceCrafted or enhanced through this profession.

Leatherworking / dungeonLeatherworking / dungeonSourceCrafted profession itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Arbortenders of the Luminous BloomHands · Item Level 298Tier

Arbortenders of the Luminous BloomArbortenders of the Luminous BloomHands · Item Level 298Tier

Hands

298

Tier

Raid Tier - Omni-TokenRaid Tier - Omni-TokenSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Highest item-level leather beltWaist · Item Level 298Prefer Haste / Versatility or Haste / Mastery

Highest item-level leather beltHighest item-level leather beltWaist · Item Level 298Prefer Haste / Versatility or Haste / Mastery

Waist

298

Prefer Haste / Versatility or Haste / Mastery

Raid or dungeonRaid or dungeonSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Phloemwraps of the Luminous BloomLegs · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Forest Hunter's Armor Kit or Blood Knight's Armor Kit

Phloemwraps of the Luminous BloomPhloemwraps of the Luminous BloomLegs · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Forest Hunter's Armor Kit or Blood Knight's Armor Kit

Legs

298

TierForest Hunter's Armor Kit or Blood Knight's Armor KitForest Hunter's Armor Kit or Blood Knight's Armor KitEnchantRecommended on Legs.

Raid Tier - Omni-TokenRaid Tier - Omni-TokenSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Highest item-level leather bootsFeet · Item Level 298Prefer Haste / VersatilityEnchant: Lynx's Dexterity or defensive movement enchant

Highest item-level leather bootsHighest item-level leather bootsFeet · Item Level 298Prefer Haste / VersatilityEnchant: Lynx's Dexterity or defensive movement enchant

Feet

298

Prefer Haste / VersatilityLynx's Dexterity or defensive movement enchantLynx's Dexterity or defensive movement enchantEnchantRecommended on Feet.

Raid or dungeonRaid or dungeonSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Best socketed ringFinger · Item Level 298Haste / VersatilityEnchant: Silvermoon's Tenacity or Thalassian VersatilityGems: Flawless Versatile Peridot

Best socketed ringBest socketed ringFinger · Item Level 298Haste / VersatilityEnchant: Silvermoon's Tenacity or Thalassian VersatilityGems: Flawless Versatile Peridot

Finger

298

Haste / VersatilitySilvermoon's Tenacity or Thalassian VersatilitySilvermoon's Tenacity or Thalassian VersatilityEnchantRecommended on Finger.Flawless Versatile PeridotFlawless Versatile PeridotSocketed gemRecommended gem for this finger target.

Raid, dungeon, or craftedRaid, dungeon, or craftedSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Second best socketed ringFinger · Item Level 298Haste / MasteryEnchant: Silvermoon's Alacrity or Thalassian HasteGems: Flawless Versatile Peridot

Second best socketed ringSecond best socketed ringFinger · Item Level 298Haste / MasteryEnchant: Silvermoon's Alacrity or Thalassian HasteGems: Flawless Versatile Peridot

Finger

298

Haste / MasterySilvermoon's Alacrity or Thalassian HasteSilvermoon's Alacrity or Thalassian HasteEnchantRecommended on Finger.Flawless Versatile PeridotFlawless Versatile PeridotSocketed gemRecommended gem for this finger target.

Raid, dungeon, or craftedRaid, dungeon, or craftedSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Defensive or cheat-death trinket by encounterTrinket · Item Level 298Survival trinketSwap by boss damage pattern; use live rankings for current top parse gear.

Defensive or cheat-death trinket by encounterDefensive or cheat-death trinket by encounterTrinket · Item Level 298Survival trinketSwap by boss damage pattern; use live rankings for current top parse gear.

Trinket

298

Survival trinket

Raid / dungeonRaid / dungeonSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceSwap by boss damage pattern; use live rankings for current top parse gear.

Agility damage trinket by encounterTrinket · Item Level 298Damage trinketPair one defensive and one offensive trinket unless progression survival demands two defensive pieces.

Agility damage trinket by encounterAgility damage trinket by encounterTrinket · Item Level 298Damage trinketPair one defensive and one offensive trinket unless progression survival demands two defensive pieces.

Trinket

298

Damage trinket

Raid / dungeonRaid / dungeonSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourcePair one defensive and one offensive trinket unless progression survival demands two defensive pieces.

Highest item-level two-handed agility weaponWeapon · Item Level 298Agility / Stamina / HasteEnchant: Berserker's Rage or Thalassian Phoenix Oil by sim

Highest item-level two-handed agility weaponHighest item-level two-handed agility weaponWeapon · Item Level 298Agility / Stamina / HasteEnchant: Berserker's Rage or Thalassian Phoenix Oil by sim

Weapon

298

Agility / Stamina / HasteBerserker's Rage or Thalassian Phoenix Oil by simBerserker's Rage or Thalassian Phoenix Oil by simEnchantRecommended on Weapon.

Raid, dungeon, or craftedRaid, dungeon, or craftedSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Season 1 acquisition targets, not re-verified for Season 2. The dungeons named below are the Season 1 pool and are not in Season 2 rotation. Season 2 runs Altar of Fangs (new in 12.1), Murder Row, Den of Nalorakk, The Blinding Vale, Voidscar Arena, Temple of Sethraliss, Kings' Rest and Ruby Life Pools. Confirmed Season 2 keystone item levels: +2 through +3 pay 295 end-of-run and 305 in the vault, rising to 311 end-of-run and 318 in the vault at +10 and above. Open question: per-slot best-in-slot for Season 2 needs a sim source, and none was reachable.

Mythic+ acquisition targets

15 slots

Branches of the Luminous BloomHead · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Empowered Blessing of Speed

Branches of the Luminous BloomBranches of the Luminous BloomHead · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Empowered Blessing of Speed

Head

298

TierEmpowered Blessing of SpeedEmpowered Blessing of SpeedEnchantRecommended on Head.

Raid Tier - Omni-TokenRaid Tier - Omni-TokenSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Socketed Haste / Versatility neckNeck · Item Level 298Haste / VersatilityGems: Indecipherable Eversong Diamond, Flawless Versatile Peridot

Socketed Haste / Versatility neckSocketed Haste / Versatility neckNeck · Item Level 298Haste / VersatilityGems: Indecipherable Eversong Diamond, Flawless Versatile Peridot

Neck

298

Haste / VersatilityIndecipherable Eversong DiamondIndecipherable Eversong DiamondSocketed gemRecommended gem for this neck target.Flawless Versatile PeridotFlawless Versatile PeridotSocketed gemRecommended gem for this neck target.

Dungeon, crafted, or vaultDungeon, crafted, or vaultSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Seedpods of the Luminous BloomShoulder · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Akil'zon's Swiftness

Seedpods of the Luminous BloomSeedpods of the Luminous BloomShoulder · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Akil'zon's Swiftness

Shoulder

298

TierAkil'zon's SwiftnessAkil'zon's SwiftnessEnchantRecommended on Shoulder.

Raid Tier - Omni-TokenRaid Tier - Omni-TokenSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

High-track agility cloakBack · Item Level 298Haste / Versatility

High-track agility cloakHigh-track agility cloakBack · Item Level 298Haste / Versatility

Back

298

Haste / Versatility

Dungeon or craftedDungeon or craftedSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Trunk of the Luminous BloomChest · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Mark of the Worldsoul

Trunk of the Luminous BloomTrunk of the Luminous BloomChest · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Mark of the Worldsoul

Chest

298

TierMark of the WorldsoulMark of the WorldsoulEnchantRecommended on Chest.

Raid Tier - Omni-TokenRaid Tier - Omni-TokenSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Crafted leather bracersWrist · Item Level 298Custom Haste / VersatilityProfession: Leatherworking

Crafted leather bracersCrafted leather bracersWrist · Item Level 298Custom Haste / VersatilityProfession: Leatherworking

Wrist

298

Custom Haste / VersatilityLeatherworkingLeatherworkingProfession sourceCrafted or enhanced through this profession.

LeatherworkingLeatherworkingSourceCrafted profession itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Arbortenders of the Luminous BloomHands · Item Level 298Tier

Arbortenders of the Luminous BloomArbortenders of the Luminous BloomHands · Item Level 298Tier

Hands

298

Tier

Raid Tier - Omni-TokenRaid Tier - Omni-TokenSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

High-track leather beltWaist · Item Level 298Haste / Versatility

High-track leather beltHigh-track leather beltWaist · Item Level 298Haste / Versatility

Waist

298

Haste / Versatility

Dungeon or vaultDungeon or vaultSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Phloemwraps of the Luminous BloomLegs · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

Phloemwraps of the Luminous BloomPhloemwraps of the Luminous BloomLegs · Item Level 298TierEnchant: Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

Legs

298

TierForest Hunter's Armor KitForest Hunter's Armor KitEnchantRecommended on Legs.

Raid Tier - Omni-TokenRaid Tier - Omni-TokenSourceRaid drop or catalyst/tier sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

High-track leather bootsFeet · Item Level 298Haste / VersatilityEnchant: Lynx's Dexterity

High-track leather bootsHigh-track leather bootsFeet · Item Level 298Haste / VersatilityEnchant: Lynx's Dexterity

Feet

298

Haste / VersatilityLynx's DexterityLynx's DexterityEnchantRecommended on Feet.

Dungeon or vaultDungeon or vaultSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Socketed Haste / Versatility ringFinger · Item Level 298Haste / VersatilityEnchant: Silvermoon's TenacityGems: Flawless Versatile Peridot

Socketed Haste / Versatility ringSocketed Haste / Versatility ringFinger · Item Level 298Haste / VersatilityEnchant: Silvermoon's TenacityGems: Flawless Versatile Peridot

Finger

298

Haste / VersatilitySilvermoon's TenacitySilvermoon's TenacityEnchantRecommended on Finger.Flawless Versatile PeridotFlawless Versatile PeridotSocketed gemRecommended gem for this finger target.

Dungeon or craftedDungeon or craftedSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Socketed Haste / Mastery ringFinger · Item Level 298Haste / MasteryEnchant: Silvermoon's AlacrityGems: Flawless Versatile Peridot

Socketed Haste / Mastery ringSocketed Haste / Mastery ringFinger · Item Level 298Haste / MasteryEnchant: Silvermoon's AlacrityGems: Flawless Versatile Peridot

Finger

298

Haste / MasterySilvermoon's AlacritySilvermoon's AlacrityEnchantRecommended on Finger.Flawless Versatile PeridotFlawless Versatile PeridotSocketed gemRecommended gem for this finger target.

Dungeon or craftedDungeon or craftedSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

On-use agility or damage trinketTrinket · Item Level 298Damage profileUse for threat and timed pulls when survival is stable.

On-use agility or damage trinketOn-use agility or damage trinketTrinket · Item Level 298Damage profileUse for threat and timed pulls when survival is stable.

Trinket

298

Damage profile

Dungeon / vaultDungeon / vaultSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse for threat and timed pulls when survival is stable.

Defensive stamina or absorb trinketTrinket · Item Level 298Defensive profileUse on dangerous Tyrannical bosses or Fortified pull starts.

Defensive stamina or absorb trinketDefensive stamina or absorb trinketTrinket · Item Level 298Defensive profileUse on dangerous Tyrannical bosses or Fortified pull starts.

Trinket

298

Defensive profile

Dungeon / vaultDungeon / vaultSourceDungeon or Mythic+ track itemUse on dangerous Tyrannical bosses or Fortified pull starts.

Highest item-level two-handed agility weaponWeapon · Item Level 298Agility / Stamina / HasteEnchant: Berserker's Rage or Thalassian Phoenix Oil by sim

Highest item-level two-handed agility weaponHighest item-level two-handed agility weaponWeapon · Item Level 298Agility / Stamina / HasteEnchant: Berserker's Rage or Thalassian Phoenix Oil by sim

Weapon

298

Agility / Stamina / HasteBerserker's Rage or Thalassian Phoenix Oil by simBerserker's Rage or Thalassian Phoenix Oil by simEnchantRecommended on Weapon.

Dungeon, crafted, or vaultDungeon, crafted, or vaultSourceVendor, PvP, world, or seasonal sourceUse this as the target acquisition path for the slot.

Enchants

Choose enhancements after your equipment is settled. Secondary-stat enchant choices move with your current stat mix and the content you are preparing for.

Recommended enchants

13 recommendations

Berserker's RageWeapon enchant - Frenzied Focus grants +124 Haste for 15 secWeapon - Default damage enchant when simmed ahead.EnchantingEnchant Weapon - Berserker's RageItem Level 595Non-equippable WeaponRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants a weapon with Berserker's Rage, causing your spells and abilities to grant you Frenzied Focus, increasing your Haste by 22 for 15 sec. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Amani Augments - Zul'Aman ZealGuide note: Default damage enchant when simmed ahead. Profession: Enchanting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataEmpowered Blessing of Speed; use a leech/avoidance option for progression survivalHelmEmpowered Blessing of Speed; use a leech/avoidance option for progression survivalHelmCurrent helm recommendation.Guide recommendationAkil'zon's SwiftnessShoulders - Guardian-friendly shoulder enchant.InscriptionEnchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's SwiftnessItem Level 595Non-equippable ShoulderRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants shoulder armor with Akil'zon's Swiftness, increasing Speed by 52. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Amani Augments - Berserker BrawnGuide note: Guardian-friendly shoulder enchant. Profession: Inscription Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataMark of the Worldsoul+50 Primary StatChest - Default chest enchant for broad value.EnchantingEnchant Chest - Mark of the WorldsoulItem Level 595Non-equippable ChestRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants chest armor with Mark of the Worldsoul, increasing your Primary stat by 36. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Haranir Heightening - Azerothian ArmsGuide note: Default chest enchant for broad value. Profession: Enchanting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataForest Hunter's Armor Kit+41 Agility or Strength - +115 StaminaLegs - Agility/Stamina leg armor kit.LeatherworkingForest Hunter's Armor KitItem Level 290Non-equippable LegsRequires Level 81Use: Apply a Forest Hunter's Armor Kit to your leg armor, permanently increasing its Agility or Strength by 41. Additionally, the item also gains 115 Stamina. (1 Sec Cooldown)Guide note: Agility/Stamina leg armor kit. Profession: Leatherworking Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataBlood Knight's Armor Kit+32 Agility or Strength - +16 ArmorLegs - Defensive leg armor kit alternative.LeatherworkingBlood Knight's Armor KitItem Level 278Non-equippable LegsRequires Level 81Use: Apply a Blood Knight's Armor Kit to your leg armor, permanently increasing its Agility or Strength by 32. Additionally, the item also gains 16 armor. (1 Sec Cooldown)Guide note: Defensive leg armor kit alternative. Profession: Leatherworking Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataShaladrassil's Roots+28 Leech - +232 StaminaBoots - One of the listed boots alternatives.Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's RootsItem Level 595Non-equippable FeetRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants boots with Shaladrassil's Roots, increasing Leech by 22 and Stamina by 186. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Haranir Heightening - Worldsoul WardsGuide note: One of the listed boots alternatives.Blizzard game dataLynx's Dexterity+19 Avoidance - +232 StaminaBoots - Default boot enchant when you can afford the offensive profile.EnchantingEnchant Boots - Lynx's DexterityItem Level 595Non-equippable FeetRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants boots with Lynx's Dexterity, increasing Avoidance by 15 and Stamina by 186. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Amani Augments - Berserker BrawnGuide note: Default boot enchant when you can afford the offensive profile. Profession: Enchanting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataFarstrider's Hunt+11 Speed - +232 StaminaBoots - One of the listed boots alternatives.Enchant Boots - Farstrider's HuntItem Level 595Non-equippable FeetRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants boots with Farstrider's Hunt, increasing Speed by 9 and Stamina by 186. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Thalassian Talents - Eversong EmpowermentsGuide note: One of the listed boots alternatives.Blizzard game dataSilvermoon's Alacrity+29 HasteRings - Haste ring enchant when Rage flow needs smoothing.EnchantingEnchant Ring - Silvermoon's AlacrityItem Level 595Non-equippable FingerRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants a ring with Silvermoon's Alacrity, increasing Haste by 27. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Thalassian Talents - Silvermoon's SpellpowerGuide note: Haste ring enchant when Rage flow needs smoothing. Profession: Enchanting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataThalassian Phoenix OilWeapon - Viable weapon oil option; compare with stones/enchant by sim.AlchemyThalassian Phoenix OilItem Level 295Non-equippable OtherRequires Level 78Use: Coat your weapon with Thalassian Phoenix Oil, increasing your Critical Strike and Haste by 16 for 120 min. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120.“The bottle contains what appears to be liquid fire and radiates warmth.”Guide note: Viable weapon oil option; compare with stones/enchant by sim. Profession: Alchemy Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataEmpowered Blessing of SpeedHelm - Default mobility helm enchant.EnchantingEnchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of SpeedItem Level 595Non-equippable HeadRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants helm armor with Empowered Blessing of Speed, increasing Speed by 17. Also grants you 1 charge of skyriding abilities whenever you defeat a foe while outdoors in Midnight zones once per 60 sec. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Haranir Heightening - Worldsoul WardsGuide note: Default mobility helm enchant. Profession: Enchanting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataSilvermoon's TenacityRings - Versatility ring enchant for safer progression.EnchantingEnchant Ring - Silvermoon's TenacityItem Level 595Non-equippable FingerRequires Level 70Use: Permanently enchants a ring with Silvermoon's Tenacity, increasing Versatility by 27. Cannot be applied to items lower than level 120. Thalassian Talents - Silvermoon's SpellpowerGuide note: Versatility ring enchant for safer progression. Profession: Enchanting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game data

Gems

Socket into the current stat priority, then re-check after major equipment swaps rather than treating a gem choice as permanent.

Recommended gems

4 recommendations

Indecipherable Eversong Diamond+32 Primary StatPrimary diamond socket.JewelcraftingIndecipherable Eversong DiamondItem Level 295Unique-Equipped: Thalassian Diamond (1)Non-equippable OtherGuide note: Primary diamond socket. Profession: Jewelcrafting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataFlawless Versatile Peridot+16 Haste - +7 VersatilityDefault defensive filler gem.JewelcraftingFlawless Versatile PeridotPeridotItem Level 295Non-equippable Multiple StatsGuide note: Default defensive filler gem. Profession: Jewelcrafting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataQuick AmethystUse when you need more Haste/Rage flow.JewelcraftingQuick AmethystAmethystItem Level 295Non-equippable Multiple StatsGuide note: Use when you need more Haste/Rage flow. Profession: Jewelcrafting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game dataMasterful PeridotSwap in when a larger Mastery profile is correct.JewelcraftingMasterful PeridotPeridotItem Level 295Non-equippable Multiple StatsGuide note: Swap in when a larger Mastery profile is correct. Profession: Jewelcrafting Open the profession page for the crafting source.Blizzard game data

Embellishments

Crafted effects are capped at two equipped embellishments. Lock these in only after deciding which crafted slots survive your next raid or Mythic+ upgrades.

Recommended embellishments

3 recommendations

Use two throughput embellishments once your crafted slots are settled.Use two throughput embellishments once your crafted slots are settled.Recommended embellishmentsCurrent recommended embellishments recommendation.Guide recommendationDefensive crafted embellishmentCrafted leather - Use crafted slots only after tier and high-track items are settled.LeatherworkingDefensive crafted embellishmentCrafted leatherGuide note: Use crafted slots only after tier and high-track items are settled. Profession: Leatherworking Open the profession page for the crafting source.Guide recommendationThroughput crafted embellishmentCrafted leather - Swap to damage embellishments when survival is stable.LeatherworkingThroughput crafted embellishmentCrafted leatherGuide note: Swap to damage embellishments when survival is stable. Profession: Leatherworking Open the profession page for the crafting source.Guide recommendation

Utility, defensives, and movement

Your Druid toolkit is part of the rotation whenever it prevents lost uptime, lethal damage, or an enemy cast.

Rebirth is a combat battle rez and Stampeding Roar is a group movement speed burst.

Interrupt: Skull Bash - grab a focus-interrupt macro on the Guardian macros page.

Interface and macros

Use interface changes only when they expose a decision sooner: resources, procs, defensives, dispels, interrupts, and encounter assignments.

#showtooltip Skull Bash
/cast [@focus,harm,nodead][] Skull Bash

Written for patch 12.0.7. Patch 12.1 increased max-level player health and creature damage by 25% and made crowd-control diminishing returns reset after 20 seconds instead of 16, so defensive timing and crowd-control advice on this page is the most likely to have moved. Source: Curse of Ula'tek content update notes, https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/24293281.

What improves results

• Think in Rage budgets: first buy enough Ironfur to live, then buy damage with Raze/Maul.
• Ironfur is armor. It is excellent into physical boss swings and melee packs, but it does not fix magic bursts by itself.
• Use Frenzied Regeneration after damage has landed or when you know the next hit will not kill you before the heal ticks.
• A clean pull starts before contact: Moonfire while moving, Thrash as enemies connect, Mangle for Rage, Ironfur before the first melee round.
• Do not sit on Barkskin. Its value comes from how many times you press it across a dungeon or boss, not from saving it for the perfect disaster.
• In Mythic+, plan who stops what before the pull. Guardian has Skull Bash, Incapacitating Roar, Typhoon, Ursol's Vortex, roots, and Soothe - use the whole kit.
• If ranged enemies will not move, line-of-sight them or Moonfire them while your group stacks; do not drag the melee pack out of ground effects chasing one caster.
• Bear Form before crowd control or a tank swap. Being in caster/cat form when the boss reconnects is one of the easiest ways to die.

Common mistakes

• Capping Rage while Ironfur is missing or Raze/Maul is available
• Spending every bit of Rage on damage and having nothing for the next physical spike
• Pressing Frenzied Regeneration at full health without a reason
• Using Survival Instincts and Barkskin together on medium damage, then having neither for the real hit
• Ignoring Moonfire procs and losing threat on ranged adds
• Treating Swipe like a priority button; it is filler, not the core of the rotation