TBC Classic Restoration Druid PvP Guide

Class & Spec

This guide was created in collaboration with Xeriyo, one of the top Resto Druids in TBC Classic.
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Introduction

Restoration Druids are one of the most versatile healers in arena. Their ability to heal with instant casts, control enemies with

Cyclone

Entangling Roots

Hibernate

, and

Bash

, and kite efficiently thanks to

Travel Form

, make them a pain to deal with. Season 1 is particularly hard on Restoration Druids due to the low levels of resilience or the other stats you would need to sacrifice to get it, but they hit their stride in later seasons.

TBC Resto Druid PvP BiS List

Gear

Slot

Source

Gladiator's Kodohide Helm

Glyph of Renewal

head

PvP

Arena Season 1

Pendant of Dominance

neck

PvP

Honor & EotS Marks

Gladiator's Wyrmhide Spaulders

Greater Inscription of Faith

shoulder

PvP

Arena Season 1

Stainless Cloak of the Pure Hearted

Cloak - Spell Penetration

back

Karazhan

Prince Malchezaar (17%)

Gladiator's Kodohide Tunic

Chest - Major Resilience

chest

PvP

Arena Season 1

General's Kodohide Bracers

Bracer - Superior Healing

wrist

PvP

Honor Points & WSG Marks

Gladiator's Wyrmhide Gloves

Gloves - Spell Strike

hands

PvP

Arena Season 1

General's Kodohide Belt

waist

PvP

Honor & AB Marks

Earthsoul Leggings

Golden Spellthread

legs

Karazhan

Opera Event (Shared) (17%)

General's Kodohide Boots

Boots - Boar's Speed

feet

PvP

Honor & EotS Marks

Violet Signet of the Grand Restorer

Ring - Healing Power

finger 1

Reputation

The Violet Eye - Exalted

Mender's Heart-Ring

Ring - Healing Power

finger 2

Karazhan

Terestian Illhoof (16%)

Bangle of Endless Blessings

trinket 1

Botanica

Warp Splinter (15%)

Medallion of the Horde

trinket 2

PvP

Honor Points

Gladiator's Salvation

Weapon - Major Healing

weapon

PvP

Arena Season 1

Gladiator's Reprieve

off hand

PvP

Honor Points & EotS Marks

Idol of the Emerald Queen

relic

Shadow Labyrinth

Abmassador Hellmaw (17%)

HP 9139
Mana 8465
Resilience 341
Healing 1369
Mana per 5 Sec 58
Spell Hit Chance 3.09%
Spell Crit Chance 10.25%
Spell Haste 0

We will update this list as soon as we can confirm whether or not spell hit gems and resilience gems will be obtainable in Phase 1.
When using
Innervate
, create a macro that uses
Bangle of Endless Blessings
and equips a staff with high spirit. We recommend
Nightstaff of the Everliving
. You can also equip the staff when drinking safely.
We recommend having two sets of weapons you can constantly switch between depending on whether you're the kill target.
Light's Justice
and
Signet of Unshakable Faith
are ideal for increased regen and healing throughput when you're not the focus.
There is a 10 resilience gem obtained from Halaa marks you can use.

TBC Resto Druid PvP Talents

Standard Build

This is the ideal build to play with a Rogue or a Warlock in 2v2.

Balance

Feral Combat

Restoration

Tree Build

This build is great when playing 3v3 or 2v2 with a Warrior as it focuses more on healing than damage and control.

Balance

Feral Combat

Restoration

TBC Resto Druid Pre Match

Use
Mark of the Wild
and
Thorns
on everyone.
Use
Omen of Clarity
if talented into this.
Enter
Cat Form
and use
Prowl
. Be careful when facing Rogues, especially Humans.

TBC Resto Druid Diminishing Returns Groups

Cyclone
⇒
Blind
Entangling Roots
⇒
Frost Nova
+
Freeze
Bash
⇒ All Stuns except
Kidney Shot

TBC Classic Restoration Druid PvP Guide

Introduction

TBC Resto Druid PvP BiS List

TBC Resto Druid PvP Talents

Standard Build

Tree Build

TBC Resto Druid Pre Match

TBC Resto Druid Diminishing Returns Groups

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