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

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

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Level 45 · Damage in a group

How to play dungeons at level 45

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 21% more than Ferocious Bite alone.

  1. Faerie Fire Rank 3 Keep up · 40 sec

    Keep it up; it lasts 40 sec.

  2. Shifting Power For energy · every 8 sec

    Use it whenever it is ready, every 8 sec, for energy.

  3. Rake Rank 3 Keep on target · 9 sec

    Keep it on the target; it lasts 9 sec.

    24% of your damage
  4. Rip Rank 4 Keep up · combo points

    Keep it up with combo points.

    29% of your damage
  5. Shred Rank 3 Filler

    Spend the rest of your energy on it.

    16% of your damage
  6. Auto attack All the time

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

    31% 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.

In the gaps
RipShred
All the time
Auto attack

How MaxDPS works this out

Talents at level 45

36 points at level 45: 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. Ferocity 5/5 · levels 10–14 +2.4% damage
  2. Feral Swiftness 2/2 · levels 15–16 not counted here
  3. Feral Instinct 3/3 · levels 17–19 not counted here
  4. Sharpened Claws 2/2 · levels 20–21 +6.9% damage
  5. Shredding Attacks 3/3 · levels 22–23 and 29 +9.9% damage
  6. Savage Fury 2/2 · levels 24–25 +3.8% damage
  7. Predatory Strikes 3/3 · levels 26–28 +4.4% damage
  8. Leader of the Pack 1/1 · level 30 +3.4% damage
  9. Predatory Discipline 1/1 · level 31 not counted here
  10. Blood Frenzy 2/2 · levels 32–33 +4.8% damage
  11. Natural Instinct 1/2 · level 34 +1.3% damage
  12. Rend and Tear 5/5 · levels 35–39 +8.9% damage
  13. Shifting Power 1/1 · level 40 +12.6% damage
  14. Genesis 5/5 · levels 41–45 +4.6% damage

Every Druid talent

Preliminary item rankings · Dungeons

Feral (Cat) Druid gear rankings

Cat damage including equipped weapon DPS · Level 45 · Calculated defaults

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Where it comes from
Auction prices from

Materials: . Each reagent counts at the lower of a vendor’s price and its lowest buyout.

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
Embrace of the Lycan Leather · iLvl 49 · Req. 44 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 32 Attack power8 Strength16 Stamina
25.96
Chief Ukorz SandscalpBoss drop · 20% · Zul'Farrak

Score breakdown

  • Attack power: 32 × 0.4633 = 14.83 pts
  • Strength: 8 × 0.9266 = 7.41 pts
  • Stamina: 16 × 0.2083 = 3.33 pts
  • Armor: 117 × 0.0033 = 0.39 pts

Rare

Source

Chief Ukorz SandscalpBoss drop · 20% · Zul'Farrak
2 in this filtered list
Undercity Reservist's Cap Leather · iLvl 47 · Req. 42* · Quest · Horde only Key stats: 11 Agility10 Strength10 Stamina
22.69

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts
  • Strength: 10 × 0.9266 = 9.27 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.2083 = 2.08 pts
  • Armor: 103 × 0.0033 = 0.34 pts

Uncommon

Source

3 in this filtered list
White Bandit Mask Cloth · iLvl 43 · Req. 38 · Crafted Key stats: 11 Agility11 Strength46 Armor
21.34
TailoringCrafted
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts
  • Strength: 11 × 0.9266 = 10.19 pts
  • Armor: 46 × 0.0033 = 0.15 pts

Uncommon

Source

TailoringCrafted
4 in this filtered list
War Handler's Gaze Leather · iLvl 45 · Req. 40 · Other drop Key stats: 11 Agility10 Intellect17 Stamina
20.80
War Handler AshkaNPC drop · 31%

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts
  • Intellect: 10 × 0.5901 = 5.90 pts
  • Stamina: 17 × 0.2083 = 3.54 pts
  • Armor: 109 × 0.0033 = 0.36 pts

Rare

Source

War Handler AshkaNPC drop · 31%
5 in this filtered list
Scorpashi Skullcap Leather · iLvl 49 · Req. 44 · Other drop Key stats: 14 Agility3 Strength13 Stamina
19.84
Renegade ConjurerNPC drop · 7.7%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 14 × 1 = 14.00 pts
  • Strength: 3 × 0.9266 = 2.78 pts
  • Stamina: 13 × 0.2083 = 2.71 pts
  • Armor: 106 × 0.0033 = 0.35 pts

Uncommon

63 sources

Renegade ConjurerNPC drop · 7.7%
Alcaz JailerNPC drop · 1.7%
Edana HatetalonNPC drop · 0.4% · Feralas
Sister of CelebrianNPC drop · 0.3% · Maraudon
Primordial BehemothNPC drop · 0.1% · Maraudon
Noxxious ScionNPC drop · <0.1% · Maraudon
Elder Rage ScarNPC drop · <0.1% · Feralas
Jadefire SatyrNPC drop · <0.1% · Felwood
Northspring WindcallerNPC drop · <0.1% · Feralas
Jaedenar HoundNPC drop · <0.1% · Felwood
All 63 sources
6 in this filtered list
Helm of Fire Leather · iLvl 50 · Req. 45 · Crafted Key stats: 17 Agility10 Stamina118 Armor
19.47
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 17 × 1 = 17.00 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.2083 = 2.08 pts
  • Armor: 118 × 0.0033 = 0.39 pts

Rare

Source

7 in this filtered list
Expert Goldminer's Helmet Leather · iLvl 40 · Req. 35 · Other drop Key stats: 1.1% Expertise7 Agility8 Stamina
18.82
Digmaster ShovelphlangeNPC drop · 100% · Badlands
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Expertise: 11 rating (1.1%) × 0.8937 = 9.83 pts
  • Agility: 7 × 1 = 7.00 pts
  • Stamina: 8 × 0.2083 = 1.67 pts
  • Armor: 99 × 0.0033 = 0.33 pts

Rare

Source

Digmaster ShovelphlangeNPC drop · 100% · Badlands
8 in this filtered list
Warden's Wizard Hat Leather · iLvl 45 · Req. 40 · Other drop Key stats: 13 Agility11 Stamina3 Intellect
17.39
Wastewander ScofflawNPC drop · 0.2% · Tanaris · also from 68 other creatures
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 13 × 1 = 13.00 pts
  • Stamina: 11 × 0.2083 = 2.29 pts
  • Intellect: 3 × 0.5901 = 1.77 pts
  • Armor: 99 × 0.0033 = 0.33 pts

Uncommon

69 sources

Wastewander ScofflawNPC drop · 0.2% · Tanaris · also from 68 other creatures
Sergeant BlyNPC drop · 0.1% · Zul'Farrak
Creeping SludgeNPC drop · 0.1% · Maraudon
Sandfury Witch DoctorNPC drop · 0.1% · Zul'Farrak
Putridus SatyrNPC drop · <0.1% · Maraudon
Deeprot TanglerNPC drop · <0.1% · Maraudon
Sandfury Soul EaterNPC drop · <0.1% · Zul'Farrak
Barbed LasherNPC drop · <0.1% · Maraudon
Sandfury ShadowhunterNPC drop · <0.1% · Zul'Farrak
Sandfury Blood DrinkerNPC drop · <0.1% · Zul'Farrak
All 69 sources
9 in this filtered list
Hawkeye's Helm Leather · iLvl 40 · Req. 35 · Other drop Key stats: 11 Agility4 Strength8 Stamina
16.67
Shadowshard SmasherNPC drop · 1.2% · Desolace
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts
  • Strength: 4 × 0.9266 = 3.71 pts
  • Stamina: 8 × 0.2083 = 1.67 pts
  • Armor: 90 × 0.0033 = 0.30 pts

Uncommon

49 sources

Shadowshard SmasherNPC drop · 1.2% · Desolace
Skeletal SummonerNPC drop · 0.2% · Razorfen Downs
Rock BorerNPC drop · 0.2% · Desolace
Maraudine MarauderNPC drop · 0.2% · Desolace
Dread RipperNPC drop · 0.1% · Desolace
Freezing SpiritNPC drop · 0.1% · Razorfen Downs
Boneflayer GhoulNPC drop · 0.1% · Razorfen Downs
Thorn Eater GhoulNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Downs
Ambereye BasiliskNPC drop · <0.1% · Desolace
All 49 sources
10 in this filtered list
Corpseshroud Cloth · iLvl 40 · Req. 35 · Other drop Key stats: 19 Intellect5 Agility47 Armor
16.37
Razorfen DownsZone loot
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 19 × 0.5901 = 11.21 pts
  • Agility: 5 × 1 = 5.00 pts
  • Armor: 47 × 0.0033 = 0.16 pts

Rare

Source

Razorfen DownsZone loot
11 in this filtered list
Sprightring Helm Leather · iLvl 49 · Req. 44* · Quest Key stats: 11 Agility16 Stamina106 Armor
14.68
Twisted EvilsQuest choice · Maraudon

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts
  • Stamina: 16 × 0.2083 = 3.33 pts
  • Armor: 106 × 0.0033 = 0.35 pts

Uncommon

Source

Twisted EvilsQuest choice · Maraudon
12 in this filtered list
Nightscape Headband Leather · iLvl 41 · Req. 36 · Crafted Key stats: 12 Agility11 Stamina91 Armor
14.59
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 12 × 1 = 12.00 pts
  • Stamina: 11 × 0.2083 = 2.29 pts
  • Armor: 91 × 0.0033 = 0.30 pts

Uncommon

Source

13 in this filtered list
Defender's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 12 Strength13 Stamina84 Armor
14.10
Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Strength: 12 × 0.9266 = 11.12 pts
  • Stamina: 13 × 0.2083 = 2.71 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.0033 = 0.28 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
14 in this filtered list
Winged Helm Leather · iLvl 48 · Req. 43 · Other drop Key stats: 23 Intellect115 Armor
13.95
Emerald Encrusted ChestContainer loot · 1.2%
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 23 × 0.5901 = 13.57 pts
  • Armor: 115 × 0.0033 = 0.38 pts

Rare

41 sources

Emerald Encrusted ChestContainer loot · 1.2%
Reinforced Steel LockboxContainer loot · <0.1%
Jade SludgeNPC drop · <0.1% · The Hinterlands
Deep LurkerNPC drop · <0.1% · Sunken Temple
Solid ChestObject loot · <0.1%
Twilight Fire GuardNPC drop · <0.1% · Searing Gorge
Spitelash Serpent GuardNPC drop · <0.1% · Azshara
Nightmare WhelpNPC drop · <0.1% · Sunken Temple
All 41 sources
15 in this filtered list
Windchaser Coronet Cloth · iLvl 46 · Req. 41 · Other drop Key stats: 15 Intellect4 Agility49 Armor
13.01
Sister of CelebrianNPC drop · 0.3% · Maraudon
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 15 × 0.5901 = 8.85 pts
  • Agility: 4 × 1 = 4.00 pts
  • Armor: 49 × 0.0033 = 0.16 pts

Uncommon

84 sources

Sister of CelebrianNPC drop · 0.3% · Maraudon
Mosshoof RunnerNPC drop · 0.2%
Murta GrimgutNPC drop · 0.1% · Zul'Farrak
Noxxious ScionNPC drop · 0.1% · Maraudon
Putridus TricksterNPC drop · 0.1% · Maraudon
Constrictor VineNPC drop · <0.1% · Maraudon
Theka the MartyrNPC drop · <0.1% · Zul'Farrak
Sandfury ExecutionerBoss drop · <0.1% · Zul'Farrak
Cavern LurkerNPC drop · <0.1% · Maraudon
Celebrian DryadNPC drop · <0.1% · Maraudon
All 84 sources
16 in this filtered list
Brawler's Leather Helm Leather · iLvl 30 · Req. 25 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 10 Agility13 Stamina84 Armor
12.99
Materials about

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 10 × 1 = 10.00 pts
  • Stamina: 13 × 0.2083 = 2.71 pts
  • Armor: 84 × 0.0033 = 0.28 pts

Rare

17 sources

GelihastNPC drop · <0.1% · Blackfathom Deeps
RoogugNPC drop · <0.1% · Razorfen Kraul
Lorgus JettNPC 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
17 in this filtered list
Bad Mojo Mask Cloth · iLvl 49 · Req. 44 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 21 Intellect57 Armor
12.58
Shadowpriest Sezz'zizBoss drop · 23% · Zul'Farrak

Score breakdown

  • Intellect: 21 × 0.5901 = 12.39 pts
  • Armor: 57 × 0.0033 = 0.19 pts

Rare

Source

Shadowpriest Sezz'zizBoss drop · 23% · Zul'Farrak
18 in this filtered list
Tribal Worg Helm Leather · iLvl 34 · Req. 29 · Other drop Key stats: 8 Agility7 Intellect81 Armor
12.40
FenrosNPC drop · 32% · Duskwood
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 8 × 1 = 8.00 pts
  • Intellect: 7 × 0.5901 = 4.13 pts
  • Armor: 81 × 0.0033 = 0.27 pts

Uncommon

Source

FenrosNPC drop · 32% · Duskwood
19 in this filtered list
Cloaked Hood Leather · iLvl 38 · Req. 33 · Other drop Key stats: 10 Agility10 Stamina86 Armor
12.37
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 10 × 1 = 10.00 pts
  • Stamina: 10 × 0.2083 = 2.08 pts
  • Armor: 86 × 0.0033 = 0.28 pts

Uncommon

Source

20 in this filtered list
Adventurer's Pith Helmet Leather · iLvl 37 · Req. 32 · Dungeon drop Key stats: 9 Agility14 Stamina94 Armor
12.23
Ancient TreasureObject loot · 0.1% · Uldaman
Alliance: Horde: None on the auction house

Score breakdown

  • Agility: 9 × 1 = 9.00 pts
  • Stamina: 14 × 0.2083 = 2.92 pts
  • Armor: 94 × 0.0033 = 0.31 pts

Rare

14 sources

Ancient TreasureObject loot · 0.1% · Uldaman
Shadowforge Relic HunterNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman
Shadowforge GeologistNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman
Shadowforge RuffianNPC drop · <0.1% · Badlands
Shadowforge DiggerNPC drop · <0.1%
Stonevault FlameweaverNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman
Stonevault RockchewerNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman
Stonevault MaulerNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman
Earthen SculptorNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman
Stonevault BrawlerNPC drop · <0.1% · Uldaman
All 14 sources

Item stats from the WoW Forever game files; sources from data collected from the live game. Auction prices are the lowest buyout on the Americas · Normal auction houses, read from Blizzard every hour; pick another region or ruleset under Filters. Which house is which ruleset is matched by size and still being confirmed in game.

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