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Balance Druid PvP Guide For RBG

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Balance Druid
Season 4
50 characters
1975 - 2430

Welcome to Murlok.io's Balance 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 Balance Druids from Dragonflight Season 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Rootsofmuzzy (Fizzcrank US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2430.

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
    Rootsofmuzzy's character icon
    Rootsofmuzzy
    Fizzcrank (US)
    498 ilvl
    2430
  2. 2
    Citneygodx's character icon
    Citneygodx
    Aegwynn (EU)
    490 ilvl
    2366
  3. 3
    Davetopg's character icon
    Davetopg
    Blackrock (EU)
    489 ilvl
    2325
  4. 4
    Chernovax's character icon
    Chernovax
    Moon Guard (US)
    496 ilvl
    2295
  5. 5
    Yøpierrex's character icon
    Yøpierrex
    Zuljin (US)
    489 ilvl
    2290

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 RBG.

Secondary Stats
+379
7% Critical Strike
+5138
30% Haste
+3161
15% Mastery
+6517
31% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Haste
  3. Mastery
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+19
0% Avoidance
+37
0% Leech
+573
11% 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 Balance Druids in RBG, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Night Elf race icon
    Night Elf
    32
  2. Tauren race icon
    Tauren
    8
  3. Troll race icon
    Troll
    6
  4. Kul Tiran race icon
    Kul Tiran
    4

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
18
Frenzied Regeneration
50
Rejuvenation
4
Starfire
50
Thrash
6
Improved Barkskin
49
Swiftmend
4
Sunfire
50
Starsurge
50
Rip
9
Improved Swipe
0
Verdant Heart
49
Wild Growth
0
Remove Corruption
4
Moonkin Form
50
Improved Sunfire
47
Maim
0
Killer Instinct
0
Ironfur
47
Nurturing Instinct
50
Hibernate
5
Feline Swiftness
9
Thick Hide
47
Wild Charge
49
Natural Recovery
0
Cyclone
47
Astral Influence
50
Tireless Pursuit
7
Skull Bash
0
Soothe
50
Rising Light, Falling Night
50
Typhoon
49
Primal Fury
3
Matted Fur
47
Stampeding Roar
50
Improved Rejuvenation
0
Gale Winds
9
Incapacitating Roar
31
Ursine Vigor
14
Lycara's Teachings
50
Forestwalk
0
Mass Entanglement
47
Well-Honed Instincts
46
Improved Stampeding Roar
17
Renewal
46
Innervate
41
Protector of the Pack
5
Heart of the Wild
32
Nature's Vigil
9

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
44
Light of the Sun
5
Starfall
32
Wild Surges
44
Nature's Balance
44
Twin Moons
50
Lunar Shrapnel
32
Astral Smolder
30
Celestial Alignment
50
Umbral Intensity
18
Waning Twilight
26
Stellar Innervation
8
Soul of the Forest
40
Orbital Strike
39
Nature's Grace
42
Aetherial Kindling
28
Cosmic Rapidity
50
Umbral Embrace
14
Starlord
50
Wild Mushroom
14
Orbit Breaker
42
Balance of All Things
14
Sundered Firmament
12
Power of Goldrinn
32
Rattle the Stars
44
Astral Communion
4
Denizen of the Dream
45
Incarnation: Chosen of Elune
50
Fury of Elune
41
Friend of the Fae
45
Elune's Guidance
41
Radiant Moonlight
42

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
0
Crescent Burn
6
Moon and Stars
0
Moonkin Aura
41
Dying Stars
9
Deep Roots
0
Faerie Swarm
2
Star Burst
30
Protector of the Grove
15
Thorns
6
High Winds
5
Owlkin Adept
32
Malorne's Swiftness
3
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 RBG, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Life-Bound Cap item icon
    Life-Bound Cap
    36
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Mask item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Mask
    6
  3. Bough of the Autumn Blaze item set icon
    set
    Bough of the Autumn Blaze
    5
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Helm item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Helm
    1
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Helm item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Helm
    1

Neck

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Necklace
    22
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Necklace
    13
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    5
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Amulet
    4
  5. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Amulet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Amulet
    2

Shoulders

  1. Mantle of the Autumn Blaze item set icon
    set
    Mantle of the Autumn Blaze
    48
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Spaulders item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Spaulders
    2

Back

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Cloak item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cloak
    16
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Drape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Drape
    15
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Drape item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Drape
    6
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Cape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cape
    5
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Cape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cape
    3

Chest

  1. Chestroots of the Autumn Blaze item set icon
    set
    Chestroots of the Autumn Blaze
    49
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Robe item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Robe
    1

Wrist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Wristwraps item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Wristwraps
    18
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps
    14
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Wraps item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Wraps
    12
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Armguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Armguards
    4
  5. Bands of the Autumn Blaze item icon
    Bands of the Autumn Blaze
    1

Hands

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

Waist

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Strap item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Strap
    15
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Cord item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Cord
    13
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Belt item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Belt
    8
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Belt item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Belt
    6
  5. Life-Bound Belt item icon
    Life-Bound Belt
    6

Legs

  1. Pants of the Autumn Blaze item set icon
    set
    Pants of the Autumn Blaze
    50

Feet

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Footpads item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Footpads
    11
  2. Life-Bound Boots item icon
    Life-Bound Boots
    11
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Boots item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Boots
    10
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Treads item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Treads
    9
  5. Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity item icon
    Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity
    9

Rings

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Ring item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Ring
    23
  2. Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet item icon
    Draconic Combatant's Jeweled Signet
    21
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Ring item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Ring
    21
  4. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    12
  5. Seal of Filial Duty item icon
    Seal of Filial Duty
    8

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    37
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    24
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    21
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Medallion
    10
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    3

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Spire item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Spire
    12
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Staff item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Staff
    10
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Staff item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Staff
    9
  4. Vakash, the Shadowed Inferno item icon
    Vakash, the Shadowed Inferno
    7
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Greatstaff item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Greatstaff
    4

Off Hand

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Censer item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Censer
    5
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Branch item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Branch
    3
  3. Witherrot Tome item icon
    Witherrot Tome
    2
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Torch item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Torch
    1
  5. Frigid Conservator's Implement item icon
    Frigid Conservator's Implement
    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
    3

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 RBG.

  1. Life-Bound Cap embellishment item icon
    Precognition
    35
  2. Life-Bound Cap embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    19
  3. Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    9
  4. Life-Bound Belt embellishment item icon
    Verdant Conduit
    7
  5. Witherrot Tome embellishment item icon
    Tome Wrought Rot
    2

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 RBG, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    1

Back

  1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    45
  2. Graceful Avoidance enchantment icon
    Graceful Avoidance
    2
  3. +125 Speed enchantment icon
    +125 Speed
    1

Chest

  1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    46
  2. Accelerated Agility enchantment icon
    Accelerated Agility
    3

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    44
  2. +125 Speed enchantment icon
    +125 Speed
    2
  3. +200 Leech enchantment icon
    +200 Leech
    1

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering enchantment icon
    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering
    2

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    18

Legs

  1. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
    Frozen Spellthread
    43
  2. Lambent Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Lambent Armor Kit
    3
  3. Temporal Spellthread enchantment icon
    Temporal Spellthread
    2

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    42
  2. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
    Watcher's Loam
    2
  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    61
  2. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    35
  3. +55 Versatility enchantment icon
    +55 Versatility
    1

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    38
  2. Wafting Devotion enchantment icon
    Wafting Devotion
    4
  3. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    2

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 RBG.

  1. Energized Ysemerald gem icon
    Energized Ysemerald
    58
  2. Keen Ysemerald gem icon
    Keen Ysemerald
    58
  3. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    47
  4. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    31
  5. Fractured Neltharite gem icon
    Fractured Neltharite
    8