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Druid specialization

Balance Druid in WoW Forever

Nature and Arcane spellcasting.

  • Your role: Ranged spell damage
  • Advice for every level to 60
  • Class notes checked

Your character

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Choose the level you are playing now. The playbook and gear rankings update to match.

Level 30 · Combat priorities

How to play at level 30

Your combat loop

Press the first one that is ready.

Every Druid plays this loop at level 30. Balance’s own loop starts at level 32.

Own loop from: Feral (Bear) level 10Balance level 32Restoration level 51Feral (Cat) never

Use Rip, then Ferocious Bite. It does 10% more than Ferocious Bite alone.

  1. Rake Rank 1 Keep on target · 9 sec

    Keep it on the target; it lasts 9 sec.

    19% of your damage
  2. Rip Rank 2 Keep up · combo points

    Keep it up with combo points.

    17% of your damage
  3. Claw Rank 2 Filler

    Spend the rest of your energy on it.

    11% of your damage
  4. Auto attack All the time

    Your weapon swings on its own. Stay in melee range.

    54% of your damage

The first 30 seconds

When to press each one from the pull. The blue line under a press is the global cooldown (1 sec) or cast it holds: nothing else on the global cooldown can go until it ends, so of two that are ready together the higher one goes first.

In the gaps
RipClaw
All the time
Auto attack

How MaxDPS works this out

Talents at level 30

21 points at level 30: the first at level 10, then one every level.

The MaxDPS build at this level, in the game’s talent frame. Click a talent to learn it and right click to unlearn it, as in the game.

Talents
Unspent Talents
Point order: when each point goes in
  1. Improved Wrath 5/5 · levels 10–14 no damage
  2. Nature's Reach 2/2 · levels 15–16 +4.9% damage
  3. Moonglow 3/3 · levels 17–19 no damage
  4. Improved Moonfire 2/2 · levels 20–21 no damage
  5. Nature's Majesty 2/2 · levels 22–23 +2.7% damage
  6. Nature's Splendor 1/1 · level 24 no damage
  7. Insect Swarm 1/1 · level 25 no damage
  8. Vengeance 5/5 · levels 26–30 no damage

Every Druid talent

Preliminary item rankings

Balance Druid gear rankings

Nature and Arcane damage · Level 30 · Solo & quests · Calculated defaults

Head 72 items · Updating…

Where it comes from
Faction

Key stats show the stats behind the three largest score contributions, as the game tooltip states them; open an item’s details for every value and source.

Head items with imported stats, weighted scores and acquisition sources.
Rank Item Score (pts) Where to get it Actions
1 in this filtered list
Defender's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 12 Strength13 Stamina84 Armor
14.52

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 12 × 0.8493 = 10.19 pts
  • Stamina: 13 × 0.2975 = 3.87 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.0055 = 0.46 pts

Rare

15 sources

Lorgus JettNPC drop · 0.3% · Blackfathom Deeps
Charlga RazorflankNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Aggem ThorncurseNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Bazil ThreddNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
Aku'maiNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Old Serra'kisNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
All 15 sources
2 in this filtered list
Brawler's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 10 Agility13 Stamina84 Armor
11.02

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 10 × 0.6695 = 6.70 pts
  • Stamina: 13 × 0.2975 = 3.87 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.0055 = 0.46 pts

Rare

17 sources

RoogugNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Lorgus JettNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
GelihastNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Charlga RazorflankNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
IronspineNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery
Aggem ThorncurseNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Aku'maiNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Dextren WardNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
All 17 sources
3 in this filtered list
Cloudy Gustwoven Hood Leather · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Crafted Key stats: 9 Strength9 Stamina83 Armor
10.78

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 9 × 0.8493 = 7.64 pts
  • Stamina: 9 × 0.2975 = 2.68 pts
  • Armor: 83 × 0.0055 = 0.46 pts

Uncommon

Source

4 in this filtered list
Azure Gustwoven Hood Leather · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Crafted Key stats: 9 Strength9 Stamina83 Armor
10.78

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 9 × 0.8493 = 7.64 pts
  • Stamina: 9 × 0.2975 = 2.68 pts
  • Armor: 83 × 0.0055 = 0.46 pts

Uncommon

Source

5 in this filtered list
Defender's Leather Hood Leather · iLvl 25 · Req. 20 · Crafted Key stats: 8 Strength10 Stamina76 Armor
10.19

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 8 × 0.8493 = 6.79 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.2975 = 2.97 pts
  • Armor: 76 × 0.0055 = 0.42 pts

Rare

Source

6 in this filtered list
Brawler's Leather Hood Leather · iLvl 25 · Req. 20 · Crafted Key stats: 8 Agility10 Stamina76 Armor
8.75

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 8 × 0.6695 = 5.36 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.2975 = 2.97 pts
  • Armor: 76 × 0.0055 = 0.42 pts

Rare

Source

7 in this filtered list
Humbert's Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Other drop Key stats: 7 Agility8 Stamina76 Armor
7.48

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 7 × 0.6695 = 4.69 pts
  • Stamina: 8 × 0.2975 = 2.38 pts
  • Armor: 76 × 0.0055 = 0.42 pts

Uncommon

Source

8 in this filtered list
Tribal Worg Helm Leather · iLvl 34 · Req. 29 · Other drop Key stats: 8 Agility81 Armor
5.80
FenrosNPC drop · 50% · Duskwood

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 8 × 0.6695 = 5.36 pts
  • Armor: 81 × 0.0055 = 0.45 pts

Uncommon

Source

FenrosNPC drop · 50% · Duskwood
9 in this filtered list
Totemic Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 13 Stamina84 Armor
4.33

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 13 × 0.2975 = 3.87 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.0055 = 0.46 pts

Rare

16 sources

Lorgus JettNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
GelihastNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Old Serra'kisNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Charlga RazorflankNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Fallen ChampionNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery
Aggem ThorncurseNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Aku'maiNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Baron AquanisNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
All 16 sources
10 in this filtered list
Trapper's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 13 Stamina84 Armor
4.33

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 13 × 0.2975 = 3.87 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.0055 = 0.46 pts

Rare

13 sources

Lorgus JettNPC drop · 0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
HamhockNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
Fallen ChampionNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery
Overlord RamtuskNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Charlga RazorflankNPC drop · <0.1%
Death Speaker JargbaNPC drop · <0.1%
GelihastNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
All 13 sources
11 in this filtered list
Stormrider's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 13 Stamina84 Armor
4.33

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 13 × 0.2975 = 3.87 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.0055 = 0.46 pts

Rare

10 sources

Overlord RamtuskNPC drop · <0.1%
Aku'maiNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
GelihastNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Charlga RazorflankNPC drop · <0.1%
Kam DeepfuryNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
Dextren WardNPC drop · <0.1%
Interrogator VishasNPC drop · <0.1%
12 in this filtered list
Wisdom's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 13 Stamina84 Armor
4.33

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 13 × 0.2975 = 3.87 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.0055 = 0.46 pts

Rare

12 sources

Aggem ThorncurseNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Charlga RazorflankNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Overlord RamtuskNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Kam DeepfuryNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
Aku'maiNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
Dextren WardNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
Bazil ThreddNPC drop · <0.1% · Stormwind Stockade
GelihastNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
All 12 sources
13 in this filtered list
Dokebi Hat Leather · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Other drop Key stats: 4 Strength83 Armor
3.85
Big WillNPC drop · 8.7% · The Barrens

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 4 × 0.8493 = 3.40 pts
  • Armor: 83 × 0.0055 = 0.46 pts

Uncommon

60 sources

Big WillNPC drop · 8.7% · The Barrens
Ambassador MalcinNPC drop · 6.3% · The Barrens
Whirlwind RipperNPC drop · 2% · Desolace
Magram MarauderNPC drop · 0.7% · Desolace
Gelkis WindchaserNPC drop · 0.2% · Desolace
Withered WarriorNPC drop · 0.2% · Razorfen Downs
Withered ReaverNPC drop · 0.2% · Razorfen Downs
All 60 sources
14 in this filtered list
Filigreed Pristine Circlet Cloth · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Crafted Key stats: 12 Stamina38 Armor
3.78
TailoringCrafted

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 12 × 0.2975 = 3.57 pts
  • Armor: 38 × 0.0055 = 0.21 pts

Rare

Source

TailoringCrafted
15 in this filtered list
Filigreed Silky Circlet Cloth · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Crafted Key stats: 12 Stamina38 Armor
3.78
TailoringCrafted

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 12 × 0.2975 = 3.57 pts
  • Armor: 38 × 0.0055 = 0.21 pts

Rare

Source

TailoringCrafted
16 in this filtered list
Filigreed Flame Circlet Cloth · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Crafted Key stats: 12 Stamina38 Armor
3.78
TailoringCrafted

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 12 × 0.2975 = 3.57 pts
  • Armor: 38 × 0.0055 = 0.21 pts

Rare

Source

TailoringCrafted
17 in this filtered list
Filigreed Shadow Circlet Cloth · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Crafted Key stats: 12 Stamina38 Armor
3.78
TailoringCrafted

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 12 × 0.2975 = 3.57 pts
  • Armor: 38 × 0.0055 = 0.21 pts

Rare

Source

TailoringCrafted
18 in this filtered list
Filigreed Pearly Circlet Cloth · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Crafted Key stats: 12 Stamina38 Armor
3.78
TailoringCrafted

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 12 × 0.2975 = 3.57 pts
  • Armor: 38 × 0.0055 = 0.21 pts

Rare

Source

TailoringCrafted
19 in this filtered list
Filigreed Shining Circlet Cloth · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Crafted Key stats: 12 Stamina38 Armor
3.78
TailoringCrafted

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 12 × 0.2975 = 3.57 pts
  • Armor: 38 × 0.0055 = 0.21 pts

Rare

Source

TailoringCrafted
20 in this filtered list
Whisperwind Headdress Leather · iLvl 34 · Req. 29 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 11 Stamina89 Armor
3.76

Score breakdown

  • Stamina: 11 × 0.2975 = 3.27 pts
  • Armor: 89 × 0.0055 = 0.49 pts

Rare

Source

Item stats from the WoW Forever game files; sources from data collected from the live game.