Druid specialization

Feral (Cat) Druid in WoW Forever

Cat damage with Feral abilities.

Your role: Melee damage
Advice for every level to 60
Class notes checked Nov 4, 2026

Cat and Bear share the Feral talent tree. Guardian is not a separate Forever specialization.

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Level 35 · Damage in a group

How to play dungeons at level 35

Your combat loop

Press the first one that is ready.

Feral (Cat)’s own loop, from level 32. Before that every Druid plays the same loop.

Own loop from: Balance level 20Feral (Cat) level 32

Use Rip, then Ferocious Bite. It does 9% more than Ferocious Bite alone.

Keep up:

Mark of the Wild

Faerie Fire Rank 2 Keep up · 40 sec

Keep it up; it lasts 40 sec.
Rake Rank 2 Keep on target · 9 sec

Keep it on the target; it lasts 9 sec.

24% of your damage
Rip Rank 2 Keep up · combo points

Keep it up with combo points.

18% of your damage
Shred Rank 2 Filler

Spend the rest of your energy on it.

14% of your damage
Auto attack All the time

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

45% 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 (1.5 sec or 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.

Faerie Fire lasts 40 sec

Rake

In the gaps: Rip Shred
All the time: Auto attack

How MaxDPS works this out

Default stat priorities

Weapon melee DPS +21.489.5
Expertise +116.9
Agility +76.8
Attack power +136.5
Strength +66.0
Critical strike +145.8

Adjust stat priorities Calculated defaults

Strength Agility Stamina Attack power Critical strike Hit Haste Expertise Armor Bonus armor Weapon melee DPS

Talents at level 35

26 points at level 35: 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

Ferocity 5/5 · levels 10–14 +2.4% damage
Feral Swiftness 2/2 · levels 15–16 not counted here
Feral Instinct 3/3 · levels 17–19 not counted here
Sharpened Claws 2/2 · levels 20–21 +6.4% damage
Shredding Attacks 3/3 · levels 22–23 and 29 +6.5% damage
Savage Fury 2/2 · levels 24–25 +3.5% damage
Predatory Strikes 3/3 · levels 26–28 +4.7% damage
Leader of the Pack 1/1 · level 30 +3.1% damage
Predatory Discipline 1/1 · level 31 not counted here
Blood Frenzy 2/2 · levels 32–33 +2.5% damage
Natural Instinct 1/2 · level 34 +1.1% damage
Rend and Tear 1/5 · level 35 +1.5% damage

Every Druid talent

Preliminary item rankings · Dungeons

Feral (Cat) Druid gear rankings

Cat damage including equipped weapon DPS · Level 35 · Calculated defaults

Hunt list

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Main hand items with imported stats, weighted scores and acquisition sources.
Rank	Item	Score (pts)	Where to get it
1 in this filtered list	Bludgeon of Betrayed Virtues Mace · iLvl 42 · Req. 35 · Quest · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 28.64 Weapon melee DPS3 Strength2 Agility	125.90	Khan JehnQuest choice · Desolace
Score breakdown Weapon melee DPS: 28.64 × 4.182 = 119.77 pts Strength: 3 × 1 = 3.00 pts Agility: 2 × 0.9778 = 1.96 pts Stamina: 6 × 0.1945 = 1.17 pts Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements Source Khan JehnQuest choice · Desolace
2 in this filtered list	Fight Club Mace · iLvl 39 · Req. 34 · Dungeon drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 26.59 Weapon melee DPS5 Strength4 Stamina	116.98	Scarlet EvokerNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery None on the auction house
Score breakdown Weapon melee DPS: 26.59 × 4.182 = 111.20 pts Strength: 5 × 1 = 5.00 pts Stamina: 4 × 0.1945 = 0.78 pts Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements 10 sources Scarlet EvokerNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery Scarlet MonkNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery Scarlet DefenderNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery Scarlet CenturionNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery Scarlet WizardNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery Scarlet MyrmidonNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery Scarlet GuardsmanNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery Scarlet ProtectorNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery Scarlet SorcererNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery Scarlet SoldierNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery
3 in this filtered list	Pyromancer's Baton Mace · iLvl 40 · Req. 35 · Other drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 27.5 Weapon melee DPS	115.01	"Pyromancer" BraxtonNPC drop
Score breakdown Weapon melee DPS: 27.5 × 4.182 = 115.01 pts Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements Source "Pyromancer" BraxtonNPC drop
4 in this filtered list	Howling Blade Dagger · iLvl 38 · Req. 33 · Other drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 25.83 Weapon melee DPS4 Agility	111.93	SkhowlNPC drop · 25% · Alterac Mountains None on the auction house
Score breakdown Weapon melee DPS: 25.83 × 4.182 = 108.02 pts Agility: 4 × 0.9778 = 3.91 pts Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements Source SkhowlNPC drop · 25% · Alterac Mountains
5 in this filtered list	The Ziggler Dagger · iLvl 39 · Req. 34 · Other drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 26.47 Weapon melee DPS	110.70	Lesser Darkmoon PrizeContainer loot · 2.3% None on the auction house
Score breakdown Weapon melee DPS: 26.47 × 4.182 = 110.70 pts Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements 33 sources Lesser Darkmoon PrizeContainer loot · 2.3% Champion of the DeepNPC drop · 0.9% Caretaker NevlinNPC drop · 0.4% · Arathi Highlands Brinescale ExplorerNPC drop · 0.2% Hoard of the Black DragonflightContainer loot · <0.1% Grel'borg the MiserNPC drop · <0.1% · Alterac Mountains Stone GolemNPC drop · <0.1% · Badlands Swampwalker ElderNPC drop · <0.1% · Swamp of Sorrows Boulderfist ShamanNPC drop · <0.1% · Arathi Highlands Solid ChestObject loot · <0.1% All 33 sources
6 in this filtered list	Ebony Boneclub Mace · iLvl 37 · Req. 32 · Dungeon drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 25 Weapon melee DPS6 Strength	110.55	Frozen SoulNPC drop · 0.2% · Razorfen Downs None on the auction house
Score breakdown Weapon melee DPS: 25 × 4.182 = 104.55 pts Strength: 6 × 1 = 6.00 pts Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements 15 sources Frozen SoulNPC drop · 0.2% · Razorfen Downs Freezing SpiritNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Downs Death's Head NecromancerNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Downs Splinterbone CaptainNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Downs Tomb ReaverNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Downs Withered WarriorNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Downs Thorn Eater GhoulNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Downs GluttonNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Downs Mordresh Fire EyeNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Downs Death's Head GeomancerNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Downs All 15 sources
7 in this filtered list	Midnight Mace Mace · iLvl 38 · Req. 33 · Other drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 25.8 Weapon melee DPS	107.90	Large Solid ChestObject loot · 0.2% None on the auction house
Score breakdown Weapon melee DPS: 25.8 × 4.182 = 107.90 pts Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements 36 sources Large Solid ChestObject loot · 0.2% Strong Iron LockboxContainer loot · 0.2% Kurzen SubchiefNPC drop · <0.1% · Stranglethorn Vale Stromgarde Troll HunterNPC drop · <0.1% · Arathi Highlands Boulderfist ShamanNPC drop · <0.1% · Arathi Highlands Shadowforge WarriorNPC drop · <0.1% · Badlands Kegan DarkmarNPC drop · <0.1% · Alterac Mountains Whirlwind StormwalkerNPC drop · <0.1% · Desolace Splinterbone CenturionNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Downs Syndicate AssassinNPC drop · <0.1% · Alterac Mountains All 36 sources
8 in this filtered list	Stonevault Shiv Dagger · iLvl 36 · Req. 31 · Dungeon drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 24 Weapon melee DPS7 Agility3 Stamina	107.80	Ancient TreasureObject loot · 0.2% · Uldaman None on the auction house
Score breakdown Weapon melee DPS: 24 × 4.182 = 100.37 pts Agility: 7 × 0.9778 = 6.84 pts Stamina: 3 × 0.1945 = 0.58 pts Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements 9 sources Ancient TreasureObject loot · 0.2% · Uldaman Stonevault RockchewerNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman Shadowforge DiggerNPC drop · <0.1% Shadowforge RuffianNPC drop · <0.1% · Badlands Stonevault OracleNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman Stonevault FlameweaverNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman Shadowforge SurveyorNPC drop · <0.1% · Badlands Stonevault BrawlerNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman Venomlash ScorpidNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman
9 in this filtered list	Deadwood Sledge Mace · iLvl 37 · Req. 32 · Other drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 25 Weapon melee DPS2 Stamina	104.94	Stonard ExplorerNPC drop · 0.6% · Swamp of Sorrows · also from 38 other creatures None on the auction house
Score breakdown Weapon melee DPS: 25 × 4.182 = 104.55 pts Stamina: 2 × 0.1945 = 0.39 pts Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements 40 sources Stonard ExplorerNPC drop · 0.6% · Swamp of Sorrows · also from 38 other creatures Brinescale SorceressNPC drop · 0.4% Alliance ChestObject loot · 0.3% · Arathi Highlands Risen SentryNPC drop · 0.2% GlommusNPC drop · <0.1% · Alterac Mountains Saltscale OracleNPC drop · <0.1% · Stranglethorn Vale Murloc OracleWorld drop · <0.1% Kurzen Shadow HunterNPC drop · <0.1% · Stranglethorn Vale Withered WarriorNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Downs Young Jungle StalkerNPC drop · <0.1% · Stranglethorn Vale All 40 sources
10 in this filtered list	Sliverblade Dagger · iLvl 37 · Req. 32 · Dungeon drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 25 Weapon melee DPS	104.55	Scarlet GuardsmanNPC drop · 0.2% · Scarlet Monastery None on the auction house
Score breakdown Weapon melee DPS: 25 × 4.182 = 104.55 pts Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements 17 sources Scarlet GuardsmanNPC drop · 0.2% · Scarlet Monastery High Inquisitor FairbanksNPC drop · 0.1% · Scarlet Monastery Scarlet ProtectorNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery Scarlet DivinerNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery Scarlet AbbotNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery Scarlet MyrmidonNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery Scarlet MonkNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery Scarlet ChaplainNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery Scarlet SoldierNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery Scarlet CenturionNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery All 17 sources
11 in this filtered list	Ironspine's Fist Mace · iLvl 35 · Req. 30 · Dungeon drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 22.92 Weapon melee DPS7 Strength	102.85	IronspineNPC drop · 20% · Scarlet Monastery
Score breakdown Weapon melee DPS: 22.92 × 4.182 = 95.85 pts Strength: 7 × 1 = 7.00 pts Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements Source IronspineNPC drop · 20% · Scarlet Monastery
12 in this filtered list	Excavator's Brand Mace · iLvl 36 · Req. 31 · Dungeon drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 24.04 Weapon melee DPS	100.54	Stonevault Cave HunterNPC drop · <0.1% · also from 10 other creatures None on the auction house
Score breakdown Weapon melee DPS: 24.04 × 4.182 = 100.54 pts Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements 11 sources Stonevault Cave HunterNPC drop · <0.1% · also from 10 other creatures Shadowforge Relic HunterNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman Stonevault OracleNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman Stonevault RockchewerNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman Shadowforge RuffianNPC drop · <0.1% · Badlands Shadowforge SurveyorNPC drop · <0.1% · Badlands Stone StewardNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman Shadowforge DiggerNPC drop · <0.1% Stonevault BrawlerNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman Jadespine BasiliskNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman All 11 sources
13 in this filtered list	Black Water Hammer Mace · iLvl 40 · Req. 35* · Quest · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 22.22 Weapon melee DPS7 Strength	99.92	Deep Sea SalvageQuest reward · Arathi Highlands
Score breakdown Weapon melee DPS: 22.22 × 4.182 = 92.92 pts Strength: 7 × 1 = 7.00 pts Uncommon · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements Source Deep Sea SalvageQuest reward · Arathi Highlands
14 in this filtered list	Bloody Brass Knuckles Fist weapon · iLvl 34 · Req. 29 · Dungeon drop · Weapon training Key stats: 21.88 Weapon melee DPS12 Attack power	97.50	Interrogator VishasNPC drop · 51% · Scarlet Monastery
Score breakdown Weapon melee DPS: 21.88 × 4.182 = 91.50 pts Attack power: 12 × 0.5 = 6.00 pts Rare · Weapon training — check item requirements Source Interrogator VishasNPC drop · 51% · Scarlet Monastery
15 in this filtered list	Dreamslayer Mace · iLvl 33 · Req. 28 · Other drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 21.43 Weapon melee DPS7 Strength	96.62	Scarlet DiscipleNPC drop · <0.1% · Tirisfal Glades None on the auction house
Score breakdown Weapon melee DPS: 21.43 × 4.182 = 89.62 pts Strength: 7 × 1 = 7.00 pts Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements 24 sources Scarlet DiscipleNPC drop · <0.1% · Tirisfal Glades Scarlet AdeptNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery Anguished DeadNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery Unfettered SpiritNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery Scarlet SoldierNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery Scarlet EvokerNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery Haunting PhantasmNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery Scarlet DivinerNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery Scarlet GallantNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery Scarlet TorturerNPC drop · <0.1% · Scarlet Monastery All 24 sources
16 in this filtered list	Scout's Blade Dagger · iLvl 33 · Req. 28 · Vendor · Horde only · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 21.18 Weapon melee DPS7 Agility3 Stamina	96.00	Kelm HargunthVendor · 3g 27s 95c · The Barrens
Score breakdown Weapon melee DPS: 21.18 × 4.182 = 88.57 pts Agility: 7 × 0.9778 = 6.84 pts Stamina: 3 × 0.1945 = 0.58 pts Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements Source Kelm HargunthVendor · 3g 27s 95c · The Barrens
17 in this filtered list	Sentinel's Blade Dagger · iLvl 33 · Req. 28 · Vendor · Alliance only · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 21.18 Weapon melee DPS7 Agility3 Stamina	96.00	Illiyana MoonblazeVendor · 2g 82s 98c · Ashenvale
Score breakdown Weapon melee DPS: 21.18 × 4.182 = 88.57 pts Agility: 7 × 0.9778 = 6.84 pts Stamina: 3 × 0.1945 = 0.58 pts Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements Source Illiyana MoonblazeVendor · 2g 82s 98c · Ashenvale
18 in this filtered list	Darkspear Skirmisher's Bludgeon Mace · iLvl 33 · Req. 28 · Vendor · Weapon training for some races, Reputation required · Provisional stats Key stats: 21.43 Weapon melee DPS6 Attack power7 Stamina	93.98	Creeg BothunkVendor · 3g 66s 21c · The Barrens None on the auction house
Score breakdown Weapon melee DPS: 21.43 × 4.182 = 89.62 pts Attack power: 6 × 0.5 = 3.00 pts Stamina: 7 × 0.1945 = 1.36 pts Rare · Weapon training for some races · Reputation required — check item requirements Source Creeg BothunkVendor · 3g 66s 21c · The Barrens
19 in this filtered list	Subdued Dragon's Fang Dagger · iLvl 32 · Req. 27* · Quest · Alliance only · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 20.59 Weapon melee DPS7 Agility2 Stamina	93.34	Stopping the CycleQuest choice · Wetlands
Score breakdown Weapon melee DPS: 20.59 × 4.182 = 86.11 pts Agility: 7 × 0.9778 = 6.84 pts Stamina: 2 × 0.1945 = 0.39 pts Rare · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements Source Stopping the CycleQuest choice · Wetlands
20 in this filtered list	Kovork's Rattle Mace · iLvl 38 · Req. 33 · Other drop · Weapon training for some races Key stats: 20.5 Weapon melee DPS5 Agility2 Strength	92.62	KovorkNPC drop · 21% · Arathi Highlands None on the auction house
Score breakdown Weapon melee DPS: 20.5 × 4.182 = 85.73 pts Agility: 5 × 0.9778 = 4.89 pts Strength: 2 × 1 = 2.00 pts Uncommon · Weapon training for some races — check item requirements Source KovorkNPC drop · 21% · Arathi Highlands

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