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Guardian Druid PvP Guide For RBG

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Guardian Druid
Season 4
50 characters
1733 - 2245

Welcome to Murlok.io's Guardian Druid PvP guide for RBG 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 Guardian Druids from Dragonflight Season 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Jmackd (Frostmourne US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2245.

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 Guardian Druids

  1. 1
    Jmackd's character icon
    Jmackd
    Frostmourne (US)
    502 ilvl
    2245
  2. 2
    Wintarz's character icon
    Wintarz
    Sargeras (US)
    486 ilvl
    2210
  3. 3
    Calm's character icon
    Calm
    Frostmane (US)
    473 ilvl
    2170
  4. 4
    Fløøf's character icon
    Fløøf
    Barthilas (US)
    478 ilvl
    2031
  5. 5
    Gfranken's character icon
    Gfranken
    Ragnaros (US)
    496 ilvl
    2028

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 Guardian Druid Secondary and Minor stats for RBG.

Secondary Stats
+592
13% Critical Strike
+2719
16% Haste
+3974
21% Mastery
+7161
34% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+26
0% Avoidance
+47
0% Leech
+520
10% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Leech
  3. Avoidance

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 Guardian Druids in RBG, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    22
  2. Tauren race icon
    Tauren
    14
  3. Kul Tiran race icon
    Kul Tiran
    5
  4. Troll race icon
    Troll
    4
  5. Zandalari Troll race icon
    Zandalari Troll
    3

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
4
Frenzied Regeneration
50
Rejuvenation
20
Starfire
37
Thrash
50
Improved Barkskin
50
Swiftmend
20
Sunfire
37
Starsurge
0
Rip
22
Improved Swipe
47
Verdant Heart
49
Wild Growth
14
Remove Corruption
12
Moonkin Form
36
Improved Sunfire
0
Maim
0
Killer Instinct
46
Ironfur
50
Nurturing Instinct
41
Hibernate
7
Feline Swiftness
21
Thick Hide
49
Wild Charge
47
Natural Recovery
14
Cyclone
31
Astral Influence
31
Tireless Pursuit
16
Skull Bash
46
Soothe
49
Rising Light, Falling Night
17
Typhoon
26
Primal Fury
1
Matted Fur
50
Stampeding Roar
49
Improved Rejuvenation
4
Gale Winds
11
Incapacitating Roar
44
Ursine Vigor
8
Lycara's Teachings
48
Forestwalk
7
Mass Entanglement
20
Well-Honed Instincts
49
Improved Stampeding Roar
22
Renewal
41
Innervate
0
Protector of the Pack
11
Heart of the Wild
5
Nature's Vigil
0

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Guardian 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.
Maul
50
Gore
50
Survival Instincts
50
Dream of Cenarius
49
Brambles
49
Mangle
38
Improved Survival Instincts
49
Innate Resolve
49
Infected Wounds
14
Berserk: Ravage
28
Ursoc's Endurance
32
Gory Fur
49
Reinvigoration
46
Vulnerable Flesh
11
Layered Mane
44
Survival of the Fittest
49
Earthwarden
22
Vicious Cycle
14
Tooth and Claw
10
Soul of the Forest
8
Reinforced Fur
44
Thorns of Iron
17
Guardian of Elune
24
Berserk: Unchecked Aggression
32
Fury of Nature
23
Berserk: Persistence
47
Rend and Tear
21
Circle of Life and Death
29
Elune's Favored
43
Galactic Guardian
37
Ursoc's Fury
15
Flashing Claws
17
Blood Frenzy
8
Incarnation: Guardian of Ursoc
49
Moonless Night
4
Scintillating Moonlight
30
Twin Moonfire
29
Pulverize
1
Raze
2
Ursoc's Guidance
13
Rage of the Sleeper
50
Lunar Beam
29

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 Guardian 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.
Master Shapeshifter
2
Den Mother
38
Demoralizing Roar
29
Charging Bash
2
Entangling Claws
2
Overrun
16
Emerald Slumber
22
Alpha Challenge
0
Malorne's Swiftness
14
Freedom of the Herd
12
Grove Protection
13

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 Guardian Druids in RBG, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Life-Bound Cap item icon
    Life-Bound Cap
    13
  2. Bough of the Autumn Blaze item set icon
    set
    Bough of the Autumn Blaze
    12
  3. Flaring Cowl item icon
    Flaring Cowl
    7
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Helm item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Helm
    5
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Helm item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Helm
    4

Neck

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Amulet
    27
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    7
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Necklace
    7
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Necklace
    6
  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
    42
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Spaulders item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Spaulders
    5
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Mantle item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Mantle
    1
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Shoulderpads
    1
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Spaulders item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Spaulders
    1

Back

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Shawl item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Shawl
    13
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Cape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cape
    10
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Drape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Drape
    8
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Cape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cape
    7
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak
    6

Chest

  1. Chestroots of the Autumn Blaze item set icon
    set
    Chestroots of the Autumn Blaze
    44
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Vestments item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Vestments
    5
  3. Life-Bound Chestpiece item icon
    Life-Bound Chestpiece
    1

Wrist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Armguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Armguards
    19
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Wraps item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Wraps
    14
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Wristwraps item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Wristwraps
    6
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps
    6
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Wristguards item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Wristguards
    2

Hands

  1. Handguards of the Autumn Blaze item set icon
    set
    Handguards of the Autumn Blaze
    35
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Gloves item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Gloves
    7
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Gloves item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Gloves
    6
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Handwraps item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Handwraps
    2

Waist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Belt item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Belt
    17
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Belt item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Belt
    10
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Strap item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Strap
    8
  4. Life-Bound Belt item icon
    Life-Bound Belt
    8
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Cord item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Cord
    4

Legs

  1. Pants of the Autumn Blaze item set icon
    set
    Pants of the Autumn Blaze
    41
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Leggings item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Leggings
    4
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Legwraps item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Legwraps
    3
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Breeches item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Breeches
    2

Feet

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Footpads item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Footpads
    23
  2. Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity item icon
    Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity
    7
  3. Life-Bound Boots item icon
    Life-Bound Boots
    7
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Treads item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Treads
    5
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Boots item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Boots
    4

Rings

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    36
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Ring item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Ring
    22
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Signet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Signet
    20
  4. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    10
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Ring item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Ring
    5

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    39
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Emblem item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Emblem
    23
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    11
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Emblem item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Emblem
    8
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Medallion
    7

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Axestaff item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Axestaff
    10
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Battlestaff item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Battlestaff
    10
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Polearm item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Polearm
    8
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Staff item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Staff
    7
  5. Draconic Warmonger's Spire item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Spire
    5

Off Hand

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Torch item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Torch
    1

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
    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 Guardian Druids in RBG.

  1. Life-Bound Cap embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    20
  2. Life-Bound Belt embellishment item icon
    Precognition
    10
  3. Flaring Cowl embellishment item icon
    Flaring Cowl
    7
  4. Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    7
  5. Life-Bound Belt embellishment item icon
    Armor Spikes
    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 Guardian Druids in RBG, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    4

Back

  1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    30
  2. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
    Regenerative Leech
    7
  3. +125 Speed enchantment icon
    +125 Speed
    4

Chest

  1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    28
  2. Accelerated Agility enchantment icon
    Accelerated Agility
    16
  3. Sustained Strength enchantment icon
    Sustained Strength
    1

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    32
  2. +200 Leech enchantment icon
    +200 Leech
    4
  3. +125 Speed enchantment icon
    +125 Speed
    1

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Zandalari Skinning enchantment icon
    Enchant Gloves - Zandalari Skinning
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    17

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    15
  2. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    12
  3. Lambent Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Lambent Armor Kit
    4

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    33
  2. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
    Watcher's Loam
    7
  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    4

Rings

  1. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    52
  2. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
    +82 Versatility
    19
  3. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    17

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    18
  2. Earthen Writ enchantment icon
    Earthen Writ
    7
  3. Frozen Writ enchantment icon
    Frozen Writ
    7

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 Guardian Druids in RBG.

  1. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    56
  2. Fractured Neltharite gem icon
    Fractured Neltharite
    29
  3. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    22
  4. Keen Ysemerald gem icon
    Keen Ysemerald
    22
  5. Zen Malygite gem icon
    Zen Malygite
    18