Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Balance Druid Guide
Class
Spec
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Introduction
Balance Druids bring a plethora of of raid buffs with them making them a great addition to any raid. Their provides spell crit, as well haste with . They also provide spell hit with , and spell power with . They also bring some damage reduction from . Balance Druids gain some solid burst AoE from their new spell , and get a more engaging rotation thanks to .
Moonkin Form
Improved Moonkin Form
Improved Faerie Fire
Earth and Moon
Insect Swarm
Starfall
Eclipse
Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Balance Druid Rotation
Balance Druids' damage revolves around . Getting the most out of your buff is extremely important for doing the most damage possible. RNG does come into play for Balance Druids more so than other DPSers because only has a 60% to proc from critical strikes, meaning you could be casting for a while before it procs which is obviously a large DPS loss.
Eclipse
Eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
Wrath
Wrath
Opener
- Cast if assigned.Faerie Fire
- Cast to applyWrath.Earth and Moon
- Cast .Starfall
- Cast .Force of Nature
- Cast andMoonfire.Insect Swarm
- Cast untilWrathprocs.Lunar Eclipse
- Cast .Starfire
Single Target
- Maintain if assigned.Faerie Fire
- Cast .Starfall
- Cast .Force of Nature
- Maintain andMoonfireoutside ofInsect Swarm. If yourEclipsejust ended, prioritizeLunar Eclipseincase aInsect Swarmprocced from your lastSolar Eclipse. This is done because ofStarfire. If yourImproved Insect Swarmjust ended, prioritizeSolar Eclipseincase aMoonfireprocced from your lastLunar Eclipse. This is done because ofWrath.Improved Insect Swarm
- Cast duringWrathand castSolar EclipseduringStarfire.Lunar Eclipse
- Cast after leavingWrathand castSolar EclipseafterStarfireuntil the nextLunar Eclipseprocs.Eclipse
- Do not refresh your orMoonfireduring anInsect Swarm.Eclipse
AoE
- Cast .Starfall
- Cast .Hurricane
- Perform single target rotation.
Bloodlust/Heroism Rotation
- During /Bloodlust, you will prioritize castingHeroismregardless of whatStarfireis active.Eclipse
- For example, if you on pull, you will still follow the opener mentioned above, but onceBloodlustruns out, andLunar Eclipseprocs, you still continue to castSolar Eclipse.Starfire
- You switch to when theWrathis about to run out so you can proc anotherSolar Eclipsefor the rest of the duration ofLunar Eclipse.Bloodlust
Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Balance Druid Talents
Standard Build
There is a floating point for this build that we decided to use on because there are some fights where it can be useful, and it is always good to have a great utility spell on a short cooldown. If you want to spend the point on a more damage focused talent, you can max out , or add an additonal point to .
Typhoon
Gale Winds
Genesis
0
Balance
0
Feral Combat
0
Restoration
Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Balance Druid Glyphs
- Major: ,
Starfire
,Moonfire
Starfall
- Minor: ,
Wild
,Unburdened Rebirth
Typhoon
Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Balance Druid Best Consumables
Flasks and Elixirs
- Best:
- Flask of the Frost Wyrm
- Alternatives:
- ,Spellpower Elixir
- Elixir of Mighty Thoughts
Food
- Best:
- ,Fish Feast
- ,Tender Shoveltusk Steak
- Firecracker Salmon
- Alternatives:
- ,Great Feast
- ,Dalaran Clam Chowder
- ,Shoveltusk Steak
- ,Smoked Salmon
- ,Snapper Extreme
- Worg Tartare
Potions
- Best:
- Potion of Speed
- Alternatives:
- Potion of Wild Magic
Miscellaneous
- Best:
- orDark RuneDemonic Rune
Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Balance Druid Best Professions
- Engineering: Best profession thanks to rocket boots, cloak and glove enchants, sappers, and helmet.
- Tailoring: Second best profession thanks to the cloak enchant.
- Jewelcrafting: Third best profession thanks to the 3 unique gems.
- Blacksmithing: Fourth best profession during phases 3+ thanks to the flexibilty of its gem sockets.
- Leatherworking, Enchanting, Inscription, and Alchemy: All provide comparable stat bonuses.
- Skinning: Only provides 40 crit.