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Balance Druid · Ranged DPS

Balance Druid gear and stats

GearData-drivenMediumPatch 12.1.0
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This guide is assembled by the site from match data and the game's own information — nobody wrote it by hand. Official and community guides appear alongside it when they exist.

Overview

Every piece below is what the 15 top players we read wear in each slot, with how many of them wear it. Average item level 329.

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Builds

Balance Druid · Mythic+

BalancedMythic+
Open build

When to use it

What the 15 top Mythic+ players we read are using, with the Elune's Chosen hero tree (100%). Average item level 329. The talent code is the one 6.7% of them use exactly.

Mythic+ build

15 top profilesAverage item level 329Hero tree: Elune's Chosen (100%)

Talent code to import in-game (Talents → Import). Used exactly by 7% of the sample.

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Talent trees

Druid talents

Remove Corruption80StarfireOakskinLycara's Teachings2/2StarsurgeVerdant HeartAessina's RenewalStampeding RoarGift of the WildWell-Honed InstinctsImproved BarkskinThick HideFrenzied RegenerationUrsoc's SpiritWild Charge93Typhoon93Feline Swiftness93Matted Fur2/2Nurturing Instinct2/2Heart of the WildNatural RecoveryRakeSootheLight of the Sun87Astral Influence87Starlight ConduitIncapacitating Roar80Circle of the HeavensUrsol's Vortex93Lore of the GroveForestwalkRipFluid Form80Ursine Vigor40Innervate40Killer Instinct40Moonkin FormSunfireSwipeMaimRejuvenation20Lingering HealingWild GrowthGrievous WoundsImproved Stampeding Roar33Primal FuryPerfectly-Honed Instincts27Instincts of the ClawSymbiotic RelationshipLycara's InspirationIronfurGale WindsIncessant TempestHibernate
Boundless Moonlight

Elune's Chosen100%

Atmospheric ExposureBask in MoonlightThe Eternal MoonStar CascadeLunar InsightLunar CallingGlistening FurStellar CommandMoon GuardianPenumbral SwellLunation93Astral InsightElune's Grace
Dream Surge

Keeper of the Grove

Harmony of the GroveSylvan BeckoningCenarius' MightExpansivenessBlooming InfusionSpirit of the ThicketTreants of the MoonProtective GrowthDryad's DancePower of the DreamControl of the DreamBounteous BloomEarly SpringPower of NatureDurability of NatureGrove's InspirationPotent Enchantments

Balance talents

SolsticeEclipseSolar BeamTwin MoonsImproved EclipseWhirling StarsBalance of All Things2/2Shooting StarsCelestial AlignmentStarlord2/2Cosmic Rapidity2/2Incarnation: Chosen of EluneCelestial FireHarmony of the HeavensElune's Guidance47Touch the CosmosNature's Balance13Rattle the Stars53Force of NatureHail of StarsSunseeker MushroomWild Mushroom40Stellar Amplification67Astral CommunionFury of EluneAetherial Kindling93Umbral IntensityRadiant Moonlight93Sculpt the StarsSoul of the ForestDenizen of the Dream53Total EclipseOrbit Breaker80Wild SurgesMeteorites20Umbral Embrace93Nature's Grace73Power of Goldrinn7

Apex

Ascendant Eclipses
Most picked PvP talentsMoonkin Aura73Owlkin Adept53Star Burst33High Winds27Malorne's Swiftness13Celestial Guardian13Faerie Swarm13Master Shapeshifter7

Gold means more than half of the top picks it; the number is the share that takes it when it isn't nearly everyone. Lines show which node unlocks which.

Secondary stat split

  1. 1. Mastery 35%
  2. 2. Haste 31%
  3. 3. Critical Strike 29%
  4. 4. Versatility 6%

Most socketed gems

  • 113%Flawless Quick Amethyst+16 Mastery & +7 Haste
  • 80%Flawless Masterful Peridot+16 Haste & +7 Mastery
  • 73%Flawless Masterful Garnet+16 Critical Strike & +7 Mastery
  • 60%Indecipherable Eversong Diamond+32 Primary Stat
  • 53%Flawless Deadly Amethyst+16 Mastery & +7 Critical Strike
  • 40%Powerful Eversong Diamond+23 Primary Stat and +0.15% critical strike effectiveness per unique Midnight gem color

Gear by slot

  • Main hand

    • Jan'thrazet, the Soul Fangilvl 334 · 60%
    • Abyssal Broodfiend's Bardicheilvl 329 · 20%
    • Tidepiercer's Bubble Popperilvl 334 · 7%

    ✦ Rite of the Hash'ey (87%)

  • Off hand

    • Aln'hara Lanternilvl 331 · 67%

  • Trinket

    • Gebbo's Bottomless Bagilvl 334 · 60%
    • Freightrunner's Flaskilvl 325 · 47%
    • Vile Vial of Volatile Venomilvl 321 · 33%

  • Head

    • Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's Somnolent Stareilvl 333 · 80%
    • Gaze of the Coiled Watcherilvl 325 · 20%

    ✦ Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance (87%)

  • Neck

    • Aqirbane Reliquaryilvl 334 · 100%

  • Shoulders

    • Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's Plumageilvl 327 · 93%
    • Silvermoon Agent's Mantleilvl 331 · 7%

    ✦ Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace (87%)

  • Back

    • Speakeasy Shroudilvl 321 · 27%
    • Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's Cloakilvl 321 · 20%
    • Silken Voodoo Drapeilvl 329 · 20%

  • Chest

    • Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's Lunar Raimentilvl 330 · 93%
    • Vestment of the Awakeningilvl 334 · 7%

    ✦ Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul (100%)

  • Wrists

    • Silvermoon Agent's Deflectorsilvl 331 · 67%
    • Restless Spirit Shacklesilvl 329 · 13%
    • Rootwarden Wrapsilvl 321 · 13%

  • Hands

    • Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's Gauntletsilvl 328 · 80%
    • Silvermoon Agent's Handwrapsilvl 331 · 13%
    • Desiccator's Blessed Glovesilvl 321 · 7%

  • Waist

    • Unpossessed Skullsashilvl 334 · 40%
    • Sash of the Forlorn Vesselilvl 338 · 27%
    • Whirling Dervish Sashilvl 321 · 13%

  • Legs

    • Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's Leggingsilvl 328 · 80%
    • Silvermoon Agent's Leggingsilvl 331 · 20%

    ✦ +41 Intellect & +115 Stamina (93%)

  • Feet

    • Silvermoon Agent's Sneakersilvl 331 · 33%
    • Bespittled Slitherslippersilvl 329 · 20%
    • Sand-Shined Snakeskin Sandalsilvl 321 · 13%

    ✦ Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity (80%)

  • Ring

    • Vile Alchemist's Bandilvl 332 · 47%
    • Masterwork Sin'dorei Bandilvl 331 · 33%
    • Charged Sandstone Bandilvl 321 · 33%

    ✦ Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle (193%)

Abilities

  • Solar Beam1 min cooldowns1,008 Mana mpSummons a beam of solar light over an enemy target's location, interrupting the target and silencing all enemies within the beam. Lasts 8 sec.
  • Force of Nature1 min cooldownsSummons a stand of 3 Treants for 10 sec which immediately taunt and attack enemies in the targeted area. Generates 20 Astral Power.
  • Celestial Alignment1 sec cooldownsCelestial bodies align, maintaining both Eclipses and granting 10% haste for 15 sec.
  • Wild MushroomGrow a magical mushroom at the target enemy's location. After 1 sec, the mushroom detonates, dealing 1,211 Nature damage and then an additional 684 Nature damage over 10 sec. Affected targets are slowed by 50%. Generates up to 20 Astral Power based on targets hit.
  • Incarnation: Chosen of Elune1 sec cooldownsAn improved Moonkin Form that grants both Eclipses, any learned Celestial Alignment bonuses, and 10% critical strike chance. Lasts 20 sec. You may shapeshift in and out of this improved Moonkin Form for its duration.
  • Convoke the Spirits2 min cooldownsCall 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.
  • Fury of Elune1 min cooldownsCalls down a beam of pure celestial energy that follows the enemy, dealing up to 1,106 Astral damage over 8 sec within its area. Damage reduced on secondary targets. Generates 40 Astral Power over its duration.
  • New MoonDeals 1,001 Astral damage to the target and empowers New Moon to become Half Moon. Generates 10 Astral Power.

Strategy

1Secondary stats

Secondary stat split of the top players: Mastery 34.6% > Haste 30.7% > Critical Strike 29.1% > Versatility 5.5%.

2Gear by slot

  • Main hand: Jan'thrazet, the Soul Fang (60%, item level 334) · Rite of the Hash'ey
  • Off hand: Aln'hara Lantern (66.7%, item level 331)
  • Trinket: Gebbo's Bottomless Bag (60%, item level 334)
  • Head: Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's Somnolent Stare (80%, item level 333) · Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance
  • Neck: Aqirbane Reliquary (100%, item level 334)
  • Shoulders: Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's Plumage (93.3%, item level 327) · Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace
  • Back: Speakeasy Shroud (26.7%, item level 321)
  • Chest: Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's Lunar Raiment (93.3%, item level 330) · Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul
  • Wrists: Silvermoon Agent's Deflectors (66.7%, item level 331)
  • Hands: Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's Gauntlets (80%, item level 328)
  • Waist: Unpossessed Skullsash (40%, item level 334)
  • Legs: Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's Leggings (80%, item level 328) · +41 Intellect & +115 Stamina
  • Feet: Silvermoon Agent's Sneakers (33.3%, item level 331) · Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity
  • Ring: Vile Alchemist's Band (46.7%, item level 332) · Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

3In PvP

Secondary stat split of the top players: Versatility 52.8% > Haste 40.1% > Mastery 7.2%.

  • Main hand: Venomous Gladiator's Staff (100%, item level 292) · Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei
  • Trinket: Venomous Aspirant's Medallion (92.3%, item level 263)
  • Head: Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's Somnolent Stare (100%, item level 292) · Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed
  • Neck: Venomous Aspirant's Necklace (61.5%, item level 263)
  • Shoulders: Enigmatic Dreamwatcher's Plumage (100%, item level 292) · Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

Tips

  • Your item level matters less than your stats: follow the secondary stat split the top players use for this specialization.

Matchups

Works well with

Changelog

  1. Guide created for patch 12.1.0.

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