Druid specialization

Feral (Cat) Druid in WoW Forever

Cat damage with Feral abilities.

Your role: Melee damage
Class guides to level 30
Class notes checked Nov 4, 2026

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

Your character

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Level 60 · Combat priorities

How to play at level 60

Your combat loop

Shifting Power
If talented, convert mana to energy without overcapping. It replaces Tiger’s Fury.
Cat: build and bleed
Use Claw to build combo points. Apply Rip when the target will survive several ticks.
Cat: Rake
Use on a durable enemy and avoid clipping an active bleed.
Cat: Shred
Use from behind once trained; use Claw when positioning prevents it.
Ferocious Bite
Once trained, spend points for direct damage when a bleed will not run its course.

Levels 31–60 extend the level-30 class guides we draw on and have not been checked in play. Use trained spells and talents you chose. Talent milestones assume ordinary points; Legacy can move them earlier. Weights are editable MaxDPS estimates, not measured DPS or HPS.

Core ability focus

Cat / Bear profile; equipped weapon DPS contributes in forms. Class proficiencies are assumed trained. Lower armor tiers remain available.

Default stat priorities

Weapon melee DPS3.00
Agility1.20
Strength1.00
Hit1.00
Critical strike0.80
Haste0.60

Points per stat point, used for the gear scores below. Starter weights balance the stats used by this build.

Adjust stat priorities Starter defaults

Each reported stat × its weight, added together. Weights are tuning choices, not game coefficients. Ratings stay in source units; no percentage conversion is assumed. Changes last for this page visit.

Strength Agility Stamina Attack power Melee attack power Critical strike Hit Haste Expertise Weapon melee DPS Feral attack power

Choosing gear at this level

Weapon DPS now contributes in Cat and Bear. Compare Strength, Agility and survivability too; procs and complete form scaling are not simulated.

Wowhead’s level-30 Feral (Cat) Druid guide · Current class changes

Preliminary item rankings

Feral (Cat) Druid gear rankings

Cat damage including equipped weapon DPS · Level 60 · Dungeons · Starter defaults

Items your class can use at this level, scored with the stat priorities above. Scores are weighted points, not DPS gains. They do not simulate the combat loop.

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316 items matching this build · Updating…

My current head

Reviewed recommendations are not ready for this build and activity yet. Compare imported items below; missing evidence does not mean your current gear cannot be improved.

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Head items with imported stats, weighted scores and acquisition sources.
Rank	Item	Key stats	Score (pts)	Where to get it
1 in this filtered list	Waywatcher Cowl Leather · iLvl 98 · Req. 60 · Provisional stats	45 Strength 20 Agility 2.0% Critical strike	92.90	Leonid Barthalomew the ReveredVendor · Eastern Plaguelands
Score breakdown Strength: 45 × 1 = 45.00 pts Agility: 20 × 1.2 = 24.00 pts Critical strike: 28 rating (2.0%) × 0.8 = 22.40 pts Stamina: 15 × 0.1 = 1.50 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. 2 sources Leonid Barthalomew the ReveredVendor · Eastern Plaguelands Bryon SteelbladeVendor · Eastern Plaguelands
2 in this filtered list	Warlord's Dragonhide Headguard Leather · iLvl 74 · Req. 60 · Provisional stats	19 Agility 20 Strength 1.0% Critical strike	58.00	Lady PalanseerVendor · 11g 41s 9c
Score breakdown Agility: 19 × 1.2 = 22.80 pts Strength: 20 × 1 = 20.00 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.8 = 11.20 pts Stamina: 40 × 0.1 = 4.00 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Lady PalanseerVendor · 11g 41s 9c
3 in this filtered list	Field Marshal's Dragonhide Headguard Leather · iLvl 74 · Req. 60 · Provisional stats	19 Agility 20 Strength 1.0% Critical strike	58.00	Captain DirgehammerVendor · 11g 16s 50c
Score breakdown Agility: 19 × 1.2 = 22.80 pts Strength: 20 × 1 = 20.00 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.8 = 11.20 pts Stamina: 40 × 0.1 = 4.00 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Captain DirgehammerVendor · 11g 16s 50c
4 in this filtered list	Darkmantle Cap Leather · iLvl 60 · Req. 55*	26 Agility 13 Strength 1.0% Critical strike	57.20	Saving the Best for LastQuest reward · Orgrimmar
Score breakdown Agility: 26 × 1.2 = 31.20 pts Strength: 13 × 1 = 13.00 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.8 = 11.20 pts Stamina: 18 × 0.1 = 1.80 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. 2 sources Saving the Best for LastQuest reward · Orgrimmar Saving the Best for LastQuest reward · Ironforge
5 in this filtered list	Field Marshal's Dragonhide Helmet Leather · iLvl 74 · Req. 60	19 Agility 20 Strength 1.0% Critical strike	55.90	Captain DirgehammerVendor · 11g 16s 50c
Score breakdown Agility: 19 × 1.2 = 22.80 pts Strength: 20 × 1 = 20.00 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.8 = 11.20 pts Stamina: 19 × 0.1 = 1.90 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Captain DirgehammerVendor · 11g 16s 50c
6 in this filtered list	Warlord's Dragonhide Helmet Leather · iLvl 74 · Req. 60	19 Agility 20 Strength 1.0% Critical strike	55.90	Lady PalanseerVendor · 11g 41s 9c
Score breakdown Agility: 19 × 1.2 = 22.80 pts Strength: 20 × 1 = 20.00 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.8 = 11.20 pts Stamina: 19 × 0.1 = 1.90 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Lady PalanseerVendor · 11g 41s 9c
7 in this filtered list	Waywatcher Headdress Leather · iLvl 98 · Req. 60 · Provisional stats	19 Strength 13 Agility 1.0% Haste	50.70	Leonid Barthalomew the ReveredVendor · Eastern Plaguelands
Score breakdown Strength: 19 × 1 = 19.00 pts Agility: 13 × 1.2 = 15.60 pts Haste: 10 rating (1.0%) × 0.6 = 6.00 pts Expertise: 10 rating (1.0%) × 0.6 = 6.00 pts Stamina: 41 × 0.1 = 4.10 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. 2 sources Leonid Barthalomew the ReveredVendor · Eastern Plaguelands Bryon SteelbladeVendor · Eastern Plaguelands
8 in this filtered list	Wormhide Protector Leather · iLvl 81 · Req. 60	24 Agility 18 Strength 26 Stamina	49.40	Source pending
Score breakdown Agility: 24 × 1.2 = 28.80 pts Strength: 18 × 1 = 18.00 pts Stamina: 26 × 0.1 = 2.60 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Source pending.
9 in this filtered list	Feralheart Cap Leather · iLvl 60 · Req. 55* · Provisional stats	16 Agility 17 Strength 1.0% Critical strike	49.10	MokvarVendor · 94g 73s 68c · Orgrimmar
Score breakdown Agility: 16 × 1.2 = 19.20 pts Strength: 17 × 1 = 17.00 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.8 = 11.20 pts Stamina: 17 × 0.1 = 1.70 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. 5 sources MokvarVendor · 94g 73s 68c · Orgrimmar DelianaVendor · 88g 88s 88c · Ironforge Ironforge GuardVendor · 100g · Ironforge Kor'kron EliteVendor · 100g · Orgrimmar Feline Helm and Chestpiece SetContainer loot · 100%
10 in this filtered list	Lieutenant Commander's Dragonhide Headguard Leather · iLvl 71 · Req. 60 · Provisional stats	16 Agility 16 Strength 1.0% Critical strike	48.80	Captain DirgehammerVendor · 7g 24c
Score breakdown Agility: 16 × 1.2 = 19.20 pts Strength: 16 × 1 = 16.00 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.8 = 11.20 pts Stamina: 24 × 0.1 = 2.40 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Captain DirgehammerVendor · 7g 24c
11 in this filtered list	Champion's Dragonhide Headguard Leather · iLvl 71 · Req. 60 · Provisional stats	16 Agility 16 Strength 1.0% Critical strike	48.80	Lady PalanseerVendor · 6g 94s 71c
Score breakdown Agility: 16 × 1.2 = 19.20 pts Strength: 16 × 1 = 16.00 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.8 = 11.20 pts Stamina: 24 × 0.1 = 2.40 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Lady PalanseerVendor · 6g 94s 71c
12 in this filtered list	Outlaw's Collar Leather · iLvl 65 · Req. 60	21 Agility 1.5% Critical strike 31 Stamina	45.10	Outlaw's CollarCrafted
Score breakdown Agility: 21 × 1.2 = 25.20 pts Critical strike: 21 rating (1.5%) × 0.8 = 16.80 pts Stamina: 31 × 0.1 = 3.10 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Outlaw's CollarCrafted
13 in this filtered list	Warbear Helm Leather · iLvl 61 · Req. 56	18 Strength 14 Agility 33 Stamina	38.10	Warbear HelmCrafted
Score breakdown Strength: 18 × 1 = 18.00 pts Agility: 14 × 1.2 = 16.80 pts Stamina: 33 × 0.1 = 3.30 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Warbear HelmCrafted
14 in this filtered list	Blue Suede Hat Leather · iLvl 61 · Req. 56	16 Agility 17 Strength 7 Stamina	36.90	Blue Suede HatCrafted
Score breakdown Agility: 16 × 1.2 = 19.20 pts Strength: 17 × 1 = 17.00 pts Stamina: 7 × 0.1 = 0.70 pts Uncommon Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Blue Suede HatCrafted
15 in this filtered list	Waywatcher Hood Leather · iLvl 98 · Req. 60 · Provisional stats	3.0% Critical strike 17 Stamina	35.30	Leonid Barthalomew the ReveredVendor · Eastern Plaguelands
Score breakdown Critical strike: 42 rating (3.0%) × 0.8 = 33.60 pts Stamina: 17 × 0.1 = 1.70 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. 2 sources Leonid Barthalomew the ReveredVendor · Eastern Plaguelands Bryon SteelbladeVendor · Eastern Plaguelands
16 in this filtered list	Feralheart Faceguard Leather · iLvl 60 · Req. 55* · Provisional stats	18 Strength 11 Agility 30 Stamina	34.20	MokvarVendor · 94g 73s 68c · Orgrimmar
Score breakdown Strength: 18 × 1 = 18.00 pts Agility: 11 × 1.2 = 13.20 pts Stamina: 30 × 0.1 = 3.00 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. 4 sources MokvarVendor · 94g 73s 68c · Orgrimmar DelianaVendor · 88g 88s 88c · Ironforge Ironforge GuardVendor · 100g · Ironforge Kor'kron EliteVendor · 100g · Orgrimmar
17 in this filtered list	Lieutenant Commander's Dragonhide Shroud Leather · iLvl 63 · Req. 58	11 Agility 11 Strength 16 Attack power	33.80	Source pending
Score breakdown Agility: 11 × 1.2 = 13.20 pts Strength: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts Attack power: 16 × 0.5 = 8.00 pts Stamina: 16 × 0.1 = 1.60 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Source pending.
18 in this filtered list	Champion's Dragonhide Helm Leather · iLvl 63 · Req. 58	11 Agility 11 Strength 16 Attack power	33.80	Source pending
Score breakdown Agility: 11 × 1.2 = 13.20 pts Strength: 11 × 1 = 11.00 pts Attack power: 16 × 0.5 = 8.00 pts Stamina: 16 × 0.1 = 1.60 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Source pending.
19 in this filtered list	Mask of the Unforgiven Leather · iLvl 57 · Req. 52 · Provisional stats	2.0% Hit 1.0% Critical strike 13 Stamina	32.50	The UnforgivenBoss drop · 21% · Stratholme
Score breakdown Hit: 20 rating (2.0%) × 1 = 20.00 pts Critical strike: 14 rating (1.0%) × 0.8 = 11.20 pts Stamina: 13 × 0.1 = 1.30 pts Rare Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source The UnforgivenBoss drop · 21% · Stratholme
20 in this filtered list	Premier Warlord's Dragonhide Helmet Leather · iLvl 65 · Req. 60	18 Strength 9 Agility 37 Stamina	32.50	Source pending
Score breakdown Strength: 18 × 1 = 18.00 pts Agility: 9 × 1.2 = 10.80 pts Stamina: 37 × 0.1 = 3.70 pts Epic Passive stats from the game files only. Procs, set bonuses, random enchantments, caps, pets and weapon combinations are not evaluated. Game build 1.60.1.70790 · Published Nov 5, 2026. Source Source pending.

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Rankings use item stats from the WoW Forever game files; drop, vendor and quest sources come from Wowhead. Availability, race, profession and training requirements need an in-game check. Scores do not establish best-in-slot gear or DPS. Ability names compared with the launch game files 2026-11-04; class proficiencies checked 2026-10-08 · forever-leveling-priorities-v3.

New in Forever

Weapons now matter in forms

Equipped weapon DPS contributes to Cat and Bear attacks. Weapon effects can work in forms. Tiger’s Fury is gone, replaced by the Shifting Power talent; Cat advice must follow the newer change. Lacerate is a Feral talent rather than an ability every Druid trains.

Skyborne Druids are available to both factions, with their own new forms.

Blizzard: Hunter and Druid changes · Blizzard’s Deep Dive · What’s Next

Read the current Druid updates

Sources & review

Class roster checked September 19, 2026; leveling guides checked October 8, 2026. Blizzard’s class notes were read again and compared with the launch game files on November 4, 2026, and take precedence when an older guide conflicts. Level-30 guides do not validate optimal level-60 builds.

Wowhead: level-30 class guides Leveling, rotations and gear sources
Blizzard: development notes Tuning and class changes up to launch
Blizzard: Forever Deep Dive Official class announcements
Blizzard: Forever What’s Next Official Skyborne class options
Warcraft Tavern: Classes, Specializations & Roles Community roster and roles
Icy Veins: Choosing Your Class Community playstyle overview

Feral includes both Cat and Bear. Enhancement tank builds are reported, but are not a separate specialization or a reviewed MaxDPS recommendation.

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