
Balance Druid 3v3 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 2
Welcome to Murlok.io’s Balance Druid PvP build guide for 3v3 Arenas in The War Within Season 2.
Using data from the top 50 Balance Druids across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the most used stats, talents, gear, enchantments, and gems for competitive matches in Patch 11.1.
Top Balance Druids
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1SlothfrmtreeSargeras (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 638 ilvl2416
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2ShåmssKazzak (EU)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 628 ilvl2387
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3LunareclipseTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 639 ilvl2352
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4DipiiProudmoore (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 636 ilvl2352
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5SolareclipseTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 639 ilvl2342
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6RfcTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 632 ilvl2331
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7HomiecheckupRagnaros (EU)Troll | Keeper Of The Grove | 634 ilvl2306
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8KhelamThrall (EU)Troll | Keeper Of The Grove | 634 ilvl2286
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9WakeenfiendxSargeras (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 630 ilvl2270
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10WakeenphnxSargeras (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 631 ilvl2269
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11YoungferarriBlackrock (EU)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 634 ilvl2268
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12CorkiriTarren Mill (EU)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 634 ilvl2232
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13ThugroseBlackrock (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 637 ilvl2229
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14NewmoonTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 647 ilvl2226
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15KitegodxMalganis (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 638 ilvl2211
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16CrlMalygos (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 627 ilvl2200
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17NicotinefienSargeras (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 630 ilvl2194
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18NardwaurTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 638 ilvl2191
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19NrthkoreanTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 625 ilvl2185
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20FrenzýZuljin (EU)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 637 ilvl2170
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21TyphoonedRavencrest (EU)Tauren | Keeper Of The Grove | 630 ilvl2170
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22CrysppArchimonde (EU)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 635 ilvl2167
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23EasyboomyKazzak (EU)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 630 ilvl2156
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24IamobitoBlackmoore (EU)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 629 ilvl2154
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25StarbroGrim Batol (EU)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 641 ilvl2151
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26MelbyTarren Mill (EU)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 641 ilvl2142
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27BlobbiRavencrest (EU)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 631 ilvl2142
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28LeahlostRavencrest (EU)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 628 ilvl2132
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29ZaydDragonblight (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 624 ilvl2128
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30LacÿnTarren Mill (EU)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 635 ilvl2127
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31AntahkaArchimonde (EU)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 651 ilvl2095
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32ElvisswonggZuljin (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 642 ilvl2086
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33FlapzIllidan (US)Tauren | Elune's Chosen | 631 ilvl2078
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34BoomytrainerTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 622 ilvl2071
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35LinobinotvFrostmane (EU)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 662 ilvl2068
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36StarfailIllidan (US)Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 646 ilvl2065
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37NotesjrSargeras (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 628 ilvl2064
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38BrnrnrnIllidan (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 626 ilvl2061
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39DefeatedBlackrock (EU)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 626 ilvl2058
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40MoistkfcTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 632 ilvl2051
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41FlappingIllidan (US)Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 624 ilvl2042
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42StrixtwoRavencrest (EU)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 631 ilvl2042
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43StarelementqDraenor (EU)Tauren | Keeper Of The Grove | 646 ilvl2034
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44SúrgéMoon Guard (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 630 ilvl2009
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45UnknöwnRavencrest (EU)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 637 ilvl2006
Stats
Stats are core attributes that directly affect a character’s performance. They appear on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.
Each stat has diminishing returns once the bonus reaches +20% from equipped sources, so balancing them is key to maximizing effectiveness.
Secondary Stats
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+4766% Critical Strike
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+1702226% Haste
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+38087% Mastery
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+1541120% Versatility
Stat priority
- Haste
- Versatility
- Mastery
- Critical Strike
Minor Stats
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+200% Avoidance
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+440% Leech
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+07% Speed
Stat priority
- Leech
- Avoidance
- Speed
Talents
Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in 3v3 Arenas. This section highlights the most popular Balance Druid class, specialization, hero, and PvP talents based on top player data from Season 2.
Talents are shown as heatmaps, where colors indicate frequency:
- Most used talents, strongly recommended!
- Frequently used talents, offer flexibility or suit personal preference.
- Rarely used talents, usually chosen to unlock deeper rows in the tree.
Best In Slot Gear
Gear refers to the items equipped in each slot. It provides most of a character’s stat bonuses and can come from the Great Vault, crafted gear, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.
Frequently equipped by top players, these items represent the current best-in-slot gear for 3v3.
Head
Neck
Shoulders
Chest
Wrist
Waist
Trinkets
Embellishments
Embellishments are special effects tied to crafted items. Some are built into recipes, while others can be added using optional reagents.
Only two embellished items can be equipped at a time, so choosing the right effects is crucial. The following embellishments are most commonly used in top Balance Druid builds for 3v3.
Enchantments
Enchantments add effects to gear, including stat bonuses, damage or healing procs, and other enhancements. Most are created through Enchanting, while leg enchants are crafted by Leatherworkers.
These are the most used enchantments across each slot in Season 2 3v3 builds.
Chest
Gems
Gems provide bonus secondary stats and help fine-tune a character’s build. They are crafted through Jewelcrafting and socketed into gear.
Additional sockets can be added to Neck and Rings using the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear using a seasonal item typically sold by the Token of Merit vendor near the Great Vault.
Used to round out secondary stats, these gems are the most used in high-rated 3v3.
Citrine Gems
Citrine Gems are a new type of gem socketed into the Cyrce’s Circlet : a powerful ring introduced in World of Warcraft’s The War Within 11.0.7 patch. These gems provide a versatile range of effects to enhance performance in battle.
Obtained through various activities on Siren Isle, Citrine Gems are a compelling choice for adventurers wielding the Cyrce’s Circlet. Here are the best Citrine Gems for Balance Druid in 3v3.
Races
Racial traits can affect performance in PvP, with their impact varying by class and game mode. While the differences may not be noticeable in most games, the right racial choice can provide a competitive edge.
These races are most often chosen for their edge in 3v3 Arenas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.
How is this Balance Druid 3v3 guide created?
The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Balance Druids in 3v3, using the Battle.net API . Their builds are then analyzed to identify the most used stats, talents, gear, and enhancements for Season 2.
How often is the information updated?
The data is refreshed every 12 hours.
Why is this called a guide?
It’s called a guide because it helps players make informed build decisions by showing what top players are using. While it doesn’t teach gameplay step by step, it serves as a reference for optimizing your setup.
Is this guide good for beginners?
Yes. It shows what top players are using, which can be useful for understanding current trends. However, it’s not a how-to guide.
Why is my character not listed in the top section?
Your character might not appear due to inactivity, not meeting the current rating threshold (which increases as the season progresses), frequent spec changes, or gear that doesn’t align with the PvP format.