Feral Tank Druid PvE Guide - Wrath Classic (WOTLK)
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Introduction
Feral Tank Druids bring , , as well as increased bleed damage from to raid groups. They also have incredible utility thanks to and . They can also bring the melee attack speed debuff with if you don't have one of the other classes that brings the debuff.
Leader of the Pack
Demoralizing Roar
Mangle (Bear)
Innervate
Rebirth
Infected Wounds
Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Feral Tank Druid Rotation
Feral Tank Druids scale extremely well in Wrath of the Lich King, and are best known for their massive health pools. They are also amazing early game Tanks thanks to , making them crit immune just from talents alone. The same can't be said for Protection Paladins, Protection Warriors, and Death Knights. They are also one of the best main tanks thanks to , which helps them mitigate damage from large, single attacks.
Survival of the Fittest
Savage Defense
Opener
- Shift into to gain 10 rage fromDire Bear Form(60% chance).Furor
- Pre-pot .Indestructible Potion
- Use 10 seconds before pull if you don't have 4 piece T10 (Reduces all damage taken by 12%).Enrage
- Use .Faerie Fire (Feral)
- Use andMaul.Mangle (Bear)
- Use if nobody else applies a bleed effect so you can benefit fromLacerate.Rend and Tear
- Use .Berserk
- Use andMaul(no cooldown) for the duration ofMangle (Bear)but make sure to refreshBerserkbefore it falls off if you applied it.Lacerate
- Follow single target priorty.
Single Target
- Maintain andFaerie Fire (Feral)if assigned.Demoralizing Roar
- Maintain debuff if assigned.Mangle (Bear)
- Maintain 5 stacks of .Lacerate
- Use .Berserk
- Use if you have excess rage.Maul
- Use .Mangle (Bear)
- Use if under 5 stacks.Lacerate
- Use as a filler.Swipe (Bear)
AoE
- Use .Berserk
- .Swipe (Bear)
- Use on different enemies based on their threat levels.Maul
Defensive Cooldowns
- .Barkskin
- .Survival Instincts
- .Frenzied Regeneration
- if you have 4 piece T10 (Reduces all damage taken by 12%).Enrage
Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Feral Tank Druid Talents
Standard Build
In the early game it makes sense to move points from to somewhere else because you won't be using during fights until you get 4 piece T10 (Reduces all damage taken by 12%). If you are responsible for applying the attack speed debuff, or are still farming heroics, move them to , otherwise move them to if you plan to go often, or go for a bit more utility. If you are responsible for maintaining , move the points from and into .
King of the Jungle
Enrage
Infected Wounds
Shredding Attacks
Cat Form
Brutal Impact
Demoralizing Roar
Master Shapeshifter
Natural Shapeshifter
Feral Aggression
0
Balance
0
Feral Combat
0
Restoration
Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Feral Tank Druid Glyphs
- Major: Growl,Survival Instincts,Frenzied Regeneration
- Optional: For 2+ targets, replace Survival InstinctsorFrenzied RegenerationwithMaul.
- Minor: Wild,Unburdened Rebirth,Dash
Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Feral Tank Druid Stats
Hit Cap
- 7% (230 Rating) with Heroic Presence
- 8% (263 Rating)
Expertise Cap
- 132 Rating with Primal Precision
- 378 Rating with Primal Precision
Soft Cap
Hard Cap
Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Feral Tank Druid Best Consumables
Flasks and Elixirs
- Best:
- ,Guru's Elixir
- Elixir of Protection
- Alternatives:
- Flask of Stoneblood
Food
- Best:
- Blackened Dragonfin
- Alternatives:
- ,Snapper Extreme
- ,Worg Tartare
- Rhinolicious Wormsteak
Potions
- Best:
- Indestructible Potion
Wrath Classic (WOTLK) Feral Tank Druid Best Professions
- Engineering: Best profession thanks to ,Nitro Boosts,Reticulated Armor Webbing, andFlexweave Underlayenchants,Mind Amplification Dish, andGlobal Thermal Sapper Chargefor early gearing.Weakness Spectralizers
- Jewelcrafting: Second best profession thanks to the 3 unique gems such as , as well asSolid Dragon's EyeandFigurine - Monarch Crabfor early gearing.Figurine - Ruby Hare
- Blacksmithing, Mining, Leatherworking, Enchanting: All provide comparable stat bonuses with andSocket Bracer,Socket Gloves,Toughness, andFur Lining - Staminarespectively.Ring - Stamina
- Alchemy: .Mixology