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Guardian Druid PvP Guide For RBG

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Guardian Druid
Season 4
50 characters
1740 - 2233

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 Cnmnz (Tichondrius US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2233.

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
    Cnmnz's character icon
    Cnmnz
    Tichondrius (US)
    486 ilvl
    2233
  2. 2
    Wintarz's character icon
    Wintarz
    Sargeras (US)
    478 ilvl
    2174
  3. 3
    Calm's character icon
    Calm
    Frostmane (US)
    473 ilvl
    2169
  4. 4
    Gendabenda's character icon
    Gendabenda
    Barthilas (US)
    494 ilvl
    2056
  5. 5
    Fløøf's character icon
    Fløøf
    Barthilas (US)
    475 ilvl
    1990

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
+492
13% Critical Strike
+2452
14% Haste
+4028
21% Mastery
+7167
34% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+20
0% Avoidance
+43
0% Leech
+495
9% 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
    16
  2. Tauren race icon
    Tauren
    13
  3. Kul Tiran race icon
    Kul Tiran
    9
  4. Troll race icon
    Troll
    7
  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
22
Starfire
33
Thrash
50
Improved Barkskin
50
Swiftmend
22
Sunfire
33
Starsurge
0
Rip
27
Improved Swipe
45
Verdant Heart
49
Wild Growth
17
Remove Corruption
16
Moonkin Form
32
Improved Sunfire
0
Maim
0
Killer Instinct
44
Ironfur
50
Nurturing Instinct
34
Hibernate
7
Feline Swiftness
26
Thick Hide
49
Wild Charge
48
Natural Recovery
17
Cyclone
24
Astral Influence
29
Tireless Pursuit
21
Skull Bash
44
Soothe
50
Rising Light, Falling Night
16
Typhoon
23
Primal Fury
0
Matted Fur
50
Stampeding Roar
50
Improved Rejuvenation
9
Gale Winds
10
Incapacitating Roar
43
Ursine Vigor
6
Lycara's Teachings
49
Forestwalk
8
Mass Entanglement
21
Well-Honed Instincts
48
Improved Stampeding Roar
21
Renewal
43
Innervate
1
Protector of the Pack
12
Heart of the Wild
3
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
47
Brambles
48
Mangle
38
Improved Survival Instincts
49
Innate Resolve
48
Infected Wounds
12
Berserk: Ravage
23
Ursoc's Endurance
34
Gory Fur
49
Reinvigoration
47
Vulnerable Flesh
10
Layered Mane
46
Survival of the Fittest
49
Earthwarden
24
Vicious Cycle
12
Tooth and Claw
9
Soul of the Forest
4
Reinforced Fur
46
Thorns of Iron
16
Guardian of Elune
34
Berserk: Unchecked Aggression
32
Fury of Nature
20
Berserk: Persistence
47
Rend and Tear
25
Circle of Life and Death
27
Elune's Favored
41
Galactic Guardian
32
Ursoc's Fury
18
Flashing Claws
20
Blood Frenzy
6
Incarnation: Guardian of Ursoc
50
Moonless Night
3
Scintillating Moonlight
35
Twin Moonfire
25
Pulverize
0
Raze
2
Ursoc's Guidance
17
Rage of the Sleeper
50
Lunar Beam
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 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
0
Den Mother
38
Demoralizing Roar
28
Charging Bash
2
Entangling Claws
4
Overrun
15
Emerald Slumber
26
Alpha Challenge
0
Malorne's Swiftness
13
Freedom of the Herd
10
Grove Protection
14

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. Bough of the Autumn Blaze item set icon
    set
    Bough of the Autumn Blaze
    11
  2. Life-Bound Cap item icon
    Life-Bound Cap
    8
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Helm item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Helm
    7
  4. Flaring Cowl item icon
    Flaring Cowl
    7
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Helm item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Helm
    6

Neck

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Amulet
    20
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    15
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Necklace
    8
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Necklace
    3
  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 Aspirant's Cape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cape
    19
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Shawl item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Shawl
    8
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak
    7
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Drape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Drape
    6
  5. Draconic Warmonger's Cape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cape
    5

Chest

  1. Chestroots of the Autumn Blaze item set icon
    set
    Chestroots of the Autumn Blaze
    40
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Vestments item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Vestments
    6
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Vest item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Vest
    2
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Robe item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Robe
    1
  5. Life-Bound Chestpiece item icon
    Life-Bound Chestpiece
    1

Wrist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Armguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Armguards
    26
  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 Wristguards item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Wristguards
    2
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps
    1

Hands

  1. Handguards of the Autumn Blaze item set icon
    set
    Handguards of the Autumn Blaze
    30
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Gloves item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Gloves
    12
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Gloves item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Gloves
    7
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Handwraps item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Handwraps
    1

Waist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Belt item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Belt
    25
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Belt item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Belt
    10
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Cord item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Cord
    6
  4. Life-Bound Belt item icon
    Life-Bound Belt
    4
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Strap item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Strap
    3

Legs

  1. Pants of the Autumn Blaze item set icon
    set
    Pants of the Autumn Blaze
    37
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Leggings item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Leggings
    5
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Breeches item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Breeches
    4
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Legwraps item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Legwraps
    4

Feet

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Footpads item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Footpads
    24
  2. Life-Bound Boots item icon
    Life-Bound Boots
    10
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Leather Boots item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Leather Boots
    5
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Leather Treads item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Leather Treads
    4
  5. Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity item icon
    Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity
    3

Rings

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    37
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Ring item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Ring
    24
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Signet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Signet
    18
  4. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    14
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Ring item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Ring
    3

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    45
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Emblem item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Emblem
    28
  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
    6
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    3

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Battlestaff item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Battlestaff
    14
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Staff item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Staff
    12
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Polearm item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Polearm
    9
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Axestaff item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Axestaff
    7
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Scythe item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Scythe
    2

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.

    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 Boots embellishment item icon
      Blue Silken Lining
      19
    2. Flaring Cowl embellishment item icon
      Flaring Cowl
      7
    3. Life-Bound Cap embellishment item icon
      Precognition
      7
    4. Infurious Footwraps of Indemnity embellishment item icon
      Mettle
      3
    5. Infurious Spirit's Hood embellishment item icon
      Elder Spirit'S Aid
      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 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
      28
    2. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
      Regenerative Leech
      7
    3. +125 Speed enchantment icon
      +125 Speed
      3

    Chest

    1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
      Waking Stats
      27
    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. +125 Speed enchantment icon
      +125 Speed
      3
    3. +200 Leech enchantment icon
      +200 Leech
      3

    Hands

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

    Waist

    1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
      Shadowed Belt Clasp
      16

    Legs

    1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
      Fierce Armor Kit
      18
    2. Frozen Spellthread enchantment icon
      Frozen Spellthread
      10
    3. Lambent Armor Kit enchantment icon
      Lambent Armor Kit
      5

    Feet

    1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
      Plainsrunner's Breeze
      30
    2. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
      Watcher's Loam
      6
    3. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
      Plainsrunner's Breeze
      4

    Rings

    1. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
      +82 Mastery
      55
    2. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
      +82 Versatility
      23
    3. +82 Haste enchantment icon
      +82 Haste
      13

    Main Hand

    1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
      Sophic Devotion
      17
    2. Earthen Writ enchantment icon
      Earthen Writ
      11
    3. Frozen Writ enchantment icon
      Frozen Writ
      4

    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
      53
    2. Fractured Neltharite gem icon
      Fractured Neltharite
      25
    3. Zen Malygite gem icon
      Zen Malygite
      25
    4. Energized Ysemerald gem icon
      Energized Ysemerald
      13
    5. Keen Ysemerald gem icon
      Keen Ysemerald
      13