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Balance Druid PvP Guide For 3v3

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Balance Druid
Season 4
50 characters
1940 - 2425

Welcome to Murlok.io's Balance Druid PvP guide for 3v3 in World of Warcraft. This guide lists the best stats, races, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems for patch 10.2.6, based on the character builds of the Top 50 Balance Druids from Dragonflight Season 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Corkiri (Tarren Mill EU) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2425.

Updated every 12 hours with the latest data from the Battle.net API , the guide also examines each character's last time played, specialization usage frequency, and equipment type to ensure greater accuracy.

Top Balance Druids

  1. 1
    Corkiri's character icon
    Corkiri
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    467 ilvl
    2425
  2. 2
    Whaazzform's character icon
    Whaazzform
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    464 ilvl
    2403
  3. 3
    Snartx's character icon
    Snartx
    Malganis (US)
    487 ilvl
    2318
  4. 4
    Wakeenfiendx's character icon
    Wakeenfiendx
    Sargeras (US)
    468 ilvl
    2290
  5. 5
    Nardwaur's character icon
    Nardwaur
    Tichondrius (US)
    464 ilvl
    2277

Stat Priority

Stats are crucial attributes that directly influence a character's power in World of Warcraft. They not only determine the character's strength but also define the overall feel and playstyle. Stat bonuses can be found on various pieces of equipment, in consumables created by the Alchemy profession, certain foods, some enchantments , and gems .

It's important to note that each stat experiences diminishing returns once its equipped bonus reaches +20%. This means that optimizing a character's performance involves more than just maximizing each stat; it's about finding a balanced distribution. Here is the optimal way to balance Balance Druid Secondary and Minor stats for 3v3.

Secondary Stats
+18
5% Critical Strike
+5618
33% Haste
+1188
9% Mastery
+6696
32% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Haste
  3. Mastery
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+9
0% Avoidance
+0
0% Leech
+498
10% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Avoidance
  3. Leech

Races

In World of Warcraft, each race comes with unique traits that enhance character abilities or improve in-game quality of life. Although these racial traits typically offer minor advantages, they can still provide a competitive edge in certain scenarios.

With Night Elf currently being the top race for Balance Druids in 3v3, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    49
  2. Tauren race icon
    Tauren
    1

Class Talents

Talents are the main element defining a character's build, significantly influencing the playstyle by adding, modifying, and enhancing character abilities and behaviors. They are crucial in shaping how a character functions in battle.

Class talents represent a common tree shared across all Druid specializations. These talents provide foundational skills and enhancements that are essential and universal to the Druid class. They offer a range of abilities that lay the groundwork for a Druid's overall capabilities, regardless of the chosen specialization.

The following tree reproduces the in-game class talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Rake
2
Frenzied Regeneration
50
Rejuvenation
9
Starfire
50
Thrash
1
Improved Barkskin
50
Swiftmend
9
Sunfire
50
Starsurge
50
Rip
2
Improved Swipe
0
Verdant Heart
50
Wild Growth
0
Remove Corruption
9
Moonkin Form
50
Improved Sunfire
49
Maim
0
Killer Instinct
0
Ironfur
49
Nurturing Instinct
50
Hibernate
0
Feline Swiftness
2
Thick Hide
49
Wild Charge
50
Natural Recovery
0
Cyclone
50
Astral Influence
50
Tireless Pursuit
2
Skull Bash
0
Soothe
50
Rising Light, Falling Night
50
Typhoon
48
Primal Fury
1
Matted Fur
49
Stampeding Roar
50
Improved Rejuvenation
0
Gale Winds
5
Mighty Bash
50
Ursine Vigor
31
Lycara's Teachings
50
Forestwalk
1
Mass Entanglement
50
Well-Honed Instincts
49
Improved Stampeding Roar
7
Renewal
50
Innervate
41
Protector of the Pack
5
Heart of the Wild
38
Nature's Vigil
1

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Balance Druids with unique abilities and enhancements tailored to their combat style.

The following tree reproduces the in-game specialization talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Eclipse
50
Shooting Stars
50
Solar Beam
50
Solstice
50
Warrior of Elune
50
Light of the Sun
32
Starfall
1
Wild Surges
48
Nature's Balance
49
Twin Moons
50
Lunar Shrapnel
0
Astral Smolder
45
Celestial Alignment
50
Umbral Intensity
16
Waning Twilight
49
Stellar Innervation
1
Soul of the Forest
48
Orbital Strike
49
Nature's Grace
50
Aetherial Kindling
0
Cosmic Rapidity
50
Umbral Embrace
2
Starlord
50
Wild Mushroom
16
Orbit Breaker
36
Balance of All Things
0
Sundered Firmament
0
Power of Goldrinn
50
Rattle the Stars
49
Astral Communion
2
Denizen of the Dream
50
Incarnation: Chosen of Elune
50
Fury of Elune
49
Friend of the Fae
50
Elune's Guidance
46
Radiant Moonlight
48

PvP Talents

PvP talents are specifically tailored for player-versus-player combat scenarios. Activated in arenas, battlegrounds, and the open world with war mode enabled, these talents are designed to optimize a Balance Druid's performance in PvP encounters. They provide specialized enhancements and strategies that give players an edge in combat against other players, reflecting the unique demands of PvP gameplay.

The following tree reproduces the in-game pvp talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Celestial Guardian
1
Crescent Burn
0
Moon and Stars
15
Moonkin Aura
50
Dying Stars
2
Deep Roots
0
Faerie Swarm
9
Star Burst
1
Protector of the Grove
1
Thorns
10
High Winds
13
Owlkin Adept
48
Malorne's Swiftness
0
Master Shapeshifter
0

Best In Slot And Gear

Gear consists of items that directly determine a character's power level. It can be acquired from diverse sources: dungeon, raid, world drops, crafted through various professions, obtained from PvP vendors, or chosen as rewards from the Great Vault.

Each piece of gear significantly boosts a character's overall strength and capabilities. Here are the top items for Balance Druids in 3v3, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Life-Bound Cap item icon
    Life-Bound Cap
    40
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Mask item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Mask
    9
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Helm item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Helm
    1

Neck

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Necklace
    45
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    3
  3. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Amulet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Amulet
    1
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Necklace
    1

Shoulders

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Spaulders item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Spaulders
    40
  2. Mantle of the Autumn Blaze item set icon
    set
    Mantle of the Autumn Blaze
    10

Back

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Drape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Drape
    43
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Cape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cape
    4
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Cloak item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cloak
    3

Chest

  1. Chestroots of the Autumn Blaze item set icon
    set
    Chestroots of the Autumn Blaze
    38
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Vest item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Vest
    11
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Tunic item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Tunic
    1

Wrist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Wristwraps item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Wristwraps
    44
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Armguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Armguards
    5
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps
    1

Hands

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Gloves item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Gloves
    44
  2. Life-Bound Gloves item icon
    Life-Bound Gloves
    5
  3. Handguards of the Autumn Blaze item set icon
    set
    Handguards of the Autumn Blaze
    1

Waist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Cord item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Cord
    42
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Belt item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Belt
    5
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Belt item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Belt
    2
  4. Life-Bound Belt item icon
    Life-Bound Belt
    1

Legs

  1. Pants of the Autumn Blaze item set icon
    set
    Pants of the Autumn Blaze
    38
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Breeches item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Breeches
    11
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Leggings item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Leggings
    1

Feet

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Footpads item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Footpads
    36
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Boots item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Boots
    11
  3. Life-Bound Boots item icon
    Life-Bound Boots
    2
  4. Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity item icon
    Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity
    1

Rings

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Ring item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Ring
    43
  2. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet
    26
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    25
  4. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    4
  5. Ring-Bound Hourglass item icon
    Ring-Bound Hourglass
    2

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    50
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    48
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    2

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Staff item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Staff
    47
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Scepter item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Scepter
    2
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Scepter item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Scepter
    1

Off Hand

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Branch item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Branch
    2
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Censer item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Censer
    1

Embellishments

Embellishments are unique effects that can be added to crafted items, either as predefined elements in recipes or through an optional embellishment reagent, creating embellished gear. These enhancements diversify and amplify characters' capabilities.

Given that only a maximum of 2 embellished items can be equipped at a time, here are the best embellishments for Balance Druids in 3v3.

  1. Life-Bound Cap embellishment item icon
    Precognition
    48
  2. Life-Bound Boots embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    2
  3. Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    1
  4. Life-Bound Boots embellishment item icon
    Verdant Conduit
    1

Enchantments

Enchantments provide minor yet valuable enhancements to various items, including Head, Back, Chest, Wrist, Waist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand.

Most enchantments are crafted via the Enchanting profession. However, Waist enchantments specifically require Blacksmithing, Legs enhancements are crafted by Leatherworkers, and Head enchantments come from the Incandescent Essence , a reward obtained through a quest in the Amirdrassil raid.

Enchantments are usually available at the auction house, making them accessible for upgrades. Here is a list of the top enchantments for Balance Druids in 3v3, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    1

Back

  1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    1

Chest

  1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    1

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    1

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering enchantment icon
    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    11

Legs

  1. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    44
  2. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    3
  3. Temporal Spellthread enchantment icon
    Temporal Spellthread
    1

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    2

Main Hand

  1. Wafting Devotion enchantment icon
    Wafting Devotion
    1

Gems

Gems are crafted stones from the Jewelcrafting profession, typically offering stat bonuses to enhance your gear. These gems can be socketed into specific items such as Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings. The presence of sockets on items is usually random upon their drop.

Notably, Neck items can be uniquely modified to have up to three sockets by using 3 Tiered Medallion Setting . Additionally, a single socket can be added to other eligible items with a Nature's Cradle , which requires 6 Aspects' Tokens of Merit obtained from the Great Vault.

Available through both the auction house and the crafting order system, the following are the top gem choices for Balance Druids in 3v3.

  1. Energized Ysemerald gem icon
    Energized Ysemerald
    124
  2. Keen Ysemerald gem icon
    Keen Ysemerald
    18
  3. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    14
  4. Fierce Illimited Diamond gem icon
    Fierce Illimited Diamond
    9
  5. Energized Malygite gem icon
    Energized Malygite
    7