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Balance Druid PvE Guide For Mythic+

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Balance Druid
Season 4
50 characters
3160 - 3625

Welcome to Murlok.io's Balance Druid PvE guide for Mythic+ in World of Warcraft. This guide lists the best stats, races, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems for patch 10.2.7, 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 Løutus (Ragnaros EU) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 3625.

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
    Løutus's character icon
    Løutus
    Ragnaros (EU)
    525 ilvl
    3625
  2. 2
    Kittysuno's character icon
    Kittysuno
    Frostmourne (US)
    520 ilvl
    3482
  3. 3
    Galq's character icon
    Galq
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    524 ilvl
    3469
  4. 4
    Yûsuke's character icon
    Yûsuke
    Kaelthas (EU)
    523 ilvl
    3401
  5. 5
    Tygra's character icon
    Tygra
    Blackrock (EU)
    524 ilvl
    3346

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 Mythic+.

Secondary Stats
+2497
19% Critical Strike
+5504
32% Haste
+9433
34% Mastery
+1977
10% Versatility
  1. Mastery
  2. Haste
  3. Critical Strike
  4. Versatility
Minor Stats
+580
8% Avoidance
+270
2% Leech
+144
3% Speed
  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

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 Mythic+, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    41
  2. Troll race icon
    Troll
    5
  3. Tauren race icon
    Tauren
    1
  4. Highmountain Tauren race icon
    Highmountain Tauren
    1
  5. Zandalari Troll race icon
    Zandalari Troll
    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
0
Frenzied Regeneration
48
Rejuvenation
27
Starfire
50
Thrash
2
Improved Barkskin
50
Swiftmend
26
Sunfire
50
Starsurge
50
Rip
2
Improved Swipe
0
Verdant Heart
50
Wild Growth
0
Remove Corruption
25
Moonkin Form
50
Improved Sunfire
50
Maim
0
Killer Instinct
0
Ironfur
50
Nurturing Instinct
50
Hibernate
18
Feline Swiftness
2
Thick Hide
50
Wild Charge
50
Natural Recovery
0
Cyclone
0
Astral Influence
50
Tireless Pursuit
0
Skull Bash
0
Soothe
50
Rising Light, Falling Night
50
Typhoon
44
Primal Fury
0
Matted Fur
50
Stampeding Roar
50
Improved Rejuvenation
0
Incessant Tempest
14
Incapacitating Roar
49
Ursine Vigor
40
Lycara's Teachings
50
Forestwalk
0
Ursol's Vortex
49
Well-Honed Instincts
36
Improved Stampeding Roar
4
Renewal
50
Innervate
36
Protector of the Pack
1
Heart of the Wild
6
Nature's Vigil
35

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
Force of Nature
1
Light of the Sun
0
Starfall
50
Wild Surges
49
Nature's Balance
3
Twin Moons
50
Lunar Shrapnel
50
Astral Smolder
49
Celestial Alignment
50
Umbral Intensity
0
Waning Twilight
50
Stellar Innervation
0
Soul of the Forest
50
Primordial Arcanic Pulsar
48
Nature's Grace
7
Aetherial Kindling
47
Cosmic Rapidity
50
Umbral Embrace
0
Starlord
50
Wild Mushroom
2
Orbit Breaker
50
Balance of All Things
50
Sundered Firmament
0
Power of Goldrinn
23
Rattle the Stars
50
Astral Communion
0
Denizen of the Dream
47
Incarnation: Chosen of Elune
50
New Moon
42
Friend of the Fae
47
Elune's Guidance
48
Radiant Moonlight
30

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
8
Crescent Burn
14
Moon and Stars
9
Moonkin Aura
36
Dying Stars
5
Deep Roots
1
Faerie Swarm
4
Star Burst
20
Protector of the Grove
3
Thorns
8
High Winds
3
Owlkin Adept
18
Malorne's Swiftness
1
Master Shapeshifter
1

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 Mythic+, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Bough of the Autumn Blaze item set icon
    set
    Bough of the Autumn Blaze
    48
  2. Life-Bound Cap item icon
    Life-Bound Cap
    1
  3. Vision of Foreshadowed Ends item icon
    Vision of Foreshadowed Ends
    1

Neck

  1. Ukhel Ancestry Beads item icon
    Ukhel Ancestry Beads
    32
  2. Bromach's Disentombed Locket item icon
    Bromach's Disentombed Locket
    9
  3. Elemental Lariat item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    4
  4. Magmorax's Fourth Collar item icon
    Magmorax's Fourth Collar
    2
  5. Torc of Passed Time item icon
    Torc of Passed Time
    2

Shoulders

  1. Mantle of the Autumn Blaze item set icon
    set
    Mantle of the Autumn Blaze
    41
  2. Mantle of Yearned Freedom item icon
    Mantle of Yearned Freedom
    3
  3. Strigine Epaulets item icon
    Strigine Epaulets
    3
  4. Ancient Hornswog Spaulders item icon
    Ancient Hornswog Spaulders
    1
  5. Mantle of Sunless Kindling item icon
    Mantle of Sunless Kindling
    1

Back

  1. Fireproof Drape item icon
    Fireproof Drape
    18
  2. Cloak of Lost Devotion item icon
    Cloak of Lost Devotion
    10
  3. Mammoth-Trainer's Drape item icon
    Mammoth-Trainer's Drape
    10
  4. Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl item icon
    Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl
    8
  5. Potion-Stained Cloak item icon
    Potion-Stained Cloak
    3

Chest

  1. Chestroots of the Autumn Blaze item set icon
    set
    Chestroots of the Autumn Blaze
    49
  2. Dragonkiln Chestguard item icon
    Dragonkiln Chestguard
    1

Wrist

  1. Life-Bound Bindings item icon
    Life-Bound Bindings
    19
  2. Mirage Bindings item icon
    Mirage Bindings
    17
  3. Frenzyroot Cuffs item icon
    Frenzyroot Cuffs
    9
  4. Bands of the Autumn Blaze item icon
    Bands of the Autumn Blaze
    2
  5. Loyal Flametender's Bracers item icon
    Loyal Flametender's Bracers
    2

Hands

  1. Handguards of the Autumn Blaze item set icon
    set
    Handguards of the Autumn Blaze
    47
  2. Blightweaver's Clutches item icon
    Blightweaver's Clutches
    1
  3. Fading Chronogrips item icon
    Fading Chronogrips
    1
  4. Laboratory Assistant's Abductors item icon
    Laboratory Assistant's Abductors
    1

Waist

  1. Eternal Sentinel's Cord item icon
    Eternal Sentinel's Cord
    11
  2. Watcher's Clasp of Purpose item icon
    Watcher's Clasp of Purpose
    10
  3. Cinch of Forgotten Duty item icon
    Cinch of Forgotten Duty
    8
  4. Life-Bound Belt item icon
    Life-Bound Belt
    8
  5. Oblivion's Immortal Coil item icon
    Oblivion's Immortal Coil
    4

Legs

  1. Pants of the Autumn Blaze item set icon
    set
    Pants of the Autumn Blaze
    21
  2. Life-Bound Trousers item icon
    Life-Bound Trousers
    7
  3. Tassets of Blistering Twilight item icon
    Tassets of Blistering Twilight
    6
  4. Frenzied Incarnate Legwraps item icon
    Frenzied Incarnate Legwraps
    5
  5. Legguards of Adamant Rule item icon
    Legguards of Adamant Rule
    5

Feet

  1. Ancient Rotwalkers item icon
    Ancient Rotwalkers
    11
  2. Twisted Blossom Stompers item icon
    Twisted Blossom Stompers
    11
  3. Life-Bound Boots item icon
    Life-Bound Boots
    7
  4. Vigorous Sandstompers item icon
    Vigorous Sandstompers
    6
  5. Treads of Restored Order item icon
    Treads of Restored Order
    4

Rings

  1. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    33
  2. Seal of Filial Duty item icon
    Seal of Filial Duty
    32
  3. Platinum Star Band item icon
    Platinum Star Band
    9
  4. Scalebane Signet item icon
    Scalebane Signet
    7
  5. Unstable Arcane Loop item icon
    Unstable Arcane Loop
    5

Trinkets

  1. Irideus Fragment item icon
    Irideus Fragment
    43
  2. Neltharion's Call to Suffering item icon
    Neltharion's Call to Suffering
    36
  3. Tome of Unstable Power item icon
    Tome of Unstable Power
    15
  4. Mirror of Fractured Tomorrows item icon
    Mirror of Fractured Tomorrows
    2
  5. Whispering Incarnate Icon item icon
    Whispering Incarnate Icon
    2

Main Hand

  1. Vakash, the Shadowed Inferno item icon
    Vakash, the Shadowed Inferno
    41
  2. Dreambinder, Loom of the Great Cycle item icon
    Dreambinder, Loom of the Great Cycle
    6
  3. Final Grade item icon
    Final Grade
    2
  4. Infinite Dragonspire item icon
    Infinite Dragonspire
    1

Off Hand

  1. Echo's Maddening Volume item icon
    Echo's Maddening Volume
    10
  2. Icewrath's Channeling Conduit item icon
    Icewrath's Channeling Conduit
    10
  3. Rod of Perfect Order item icon
    Rod of Perfect Order
    9
  4. Trickster's Captivating Chime item icon
    Trickster's Captivating Chime
    6
  5. Crackling Codex of the Isles item icon
    Crackling Codex of the Isles
    2

Antique Bronze Bullion

Antique Bronze Bullion serves as a specialized currency in Dragonflight Season 4, enabling players to purchase specific items. Each item costs 2 bullions and can be upgraded to its maximum Mythic level.

Given that the acquisition of bullions is limited to 1 per week from defeating raid bosses and 2 from the Weekly Mythic Dungeons quest reward when available, here are the best items to buy to maximize your limited bullions.

  1. Seal of Filial Duty item icon
    Seal of Filial Duty
    11
  2. Whispering Incarnate Icon item icon
    Whispering Incarnate Icon
    2
  3. Ominous Chromatic Essence item icon
    Ominous Chromatic Essence
    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 Mythic+.

  1. Signet of Titanic Insight embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    83
  2. Elemental Lariat embellishment item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    4
  3. Toxic Thorn Footwraps embellishment item icon
    Thriving Thorns
    3
  4. Life-Bound Belt embellishment item icon
    Roiling Shadowflame
    2
  5. Life-Bound Trousers embellishment item icon
    Toxified
    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 Mythic+, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    50

Back

  1. Graceful Avoidance enchantment icon
    Graceful Avoidance
    45
  2. +125 Avoidance enchantment icon
    +125 Avoidance
    2
  3. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
    Regenerative Leech
    2

Chest

  1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    50

Wrist

  1. +200 Avoidance enchantment icon
    +200 Avoidance
    47
  2. +200 Leech enchantment icon
    +200 Leech
    2
  3. +125 Avoidance enchantment icon
    +125 Avoidance
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    42

Legs

  1. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    45
  2. Lambent Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Lambent Armor Kit
    3
  3. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    1

Feet

  1. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
    Watcher's Loam
    49
  2. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    45
  2. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    30
  3. +82 Critical Strike enchantment icon
    +82 Critical Strike
    21

Main Hand

  1. Wafting Devotion enchantment icon
    Wafting Devotion
    37
  2. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    13

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 Mythic+.

  1. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    63
  2. Sensei's Alexstraszite gem icon
    Sensei's Alexstraszite
    36
  3. Skillful Illimited Diamond gem icon
    Skillful Illimited Diamond
    33
  4. Crafty Alexstraszite gem icon
    Crafty Alexstraszite
    25
  5. Keen Ysemerald gem icon
    Keen Ysemerald
    25