
Balance Druid 3v3 PvP Guide for TWW 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 11.1.7.
Top Balance Druids
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1ToonahArea 52 (US)Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 679 ilvl2796
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2ImmuzKazzak (EU)Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 663 ilvl2775
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3GeronímoKazzak (EU)Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 635 ilvl2726
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4RudarSargeras (US)Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 634 ilvl2725
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5SlothfrmtreeSargeras (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 638 ilvl2676
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6SúrgéMoon Guard (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 636 ilvl2661
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7CorkiriTarren Mill (EU)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 637 ilvl2660
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8NicotinefienSargeras (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 636 ilvl2654
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9FalstannSargeras (US)Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 683 ilvl2646
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10YoungcowBlackrock (EU)Tauren | Keeper Of The Grove | 634 ilvl2620
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11JbzBalnazzar (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 634 ilvl2603
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12DboldennisStormrage (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 636 ilvl2600
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13WhaazzformTarren Mill (EU)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 634 ilvl2598
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14ThugroseBlackrock (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 638 ilvl2591
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15RockthrowerSargeras (US)Tauren | Keeper Of The Grove | 635 ilvl2581
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16DemeritDefias Brotherhood (EU)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 641 ilvl2554
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17NewmoonTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 659 ilvl2549
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18PurposelessTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 657 ilvl2546
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19WakeenfiendxSargeras (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 635 ilvl2541
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20LaryfshermanTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 635 ilvl2532
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21ZerxiosdStormrage (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 635 ilvl2502
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22DipiiProudmoore (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 638 ilvl2502
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23SadkfcTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 635 ilvl2499
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24FrenzýZuljin (EU)Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 640 ilvl2468
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25SnøuglaTarren Mill (EU)Troll | Keeper Of The Grove | 643 ilvl2464
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26BumcxRavencrest (EU)Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 635 ilvl2458
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27DízzÿÿStormrage (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 638 ilvl2449
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28YounggxThrall (EU)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 635 ilvl2436
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29LacÿnTarren Mill (EU)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 642 ilvl2424
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30JwrldStormscale (EU)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 635 ilvl2421
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31NoahermanoRagnaros (EU)Troll | Keeper Of The Grove | 634 ilvl2420
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32NazumoonFrostmourne (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 636 ilvl2417
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33YoungferarriBlackrock (EU)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 638 ilvl2416
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34CrysppArchimonde (EU)Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 635 ilvl2409
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35AkaliRavencrest (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 634 ilvl2408
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36BlazefrogTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 634 ilvl2407
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37KyungshinezSargeras (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 635 ilvl2402
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38StarfailIllidan (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 665 ilvl2388
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39BoomiacBlackrock (EU)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 635 ilvl2370
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40SuppissoeasyKazzak (EU)Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 635 ilvl2365
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41DrufangStormrage (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 653 ilvl2363
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42ClonecatTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 645 ilvl2338
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43FathersbeltSargeras (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 654 ilvl2336
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44БаркинетGordunni (EU)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 638 ilvl2332
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45AntahkaArchimonde (EU)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 668 ilvl2330
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46JåybæéæèêæzÿBalnazzar (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 636 ilvl2324
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47ElvisswonggZuljin (US)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 638 ilvl2311
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48ElvishrageZuljin (US)Troll | Elune's Chosen | 635 ilvl2311
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49YoungboomiBlackrock (EU)Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 635 ilvl2308
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50NocloneboomyTichondrius (US)Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 648 ilvl2307
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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+5966% Critical Strike
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+1607025% Haste
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+50008% Mastery
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+1582820% Versatility
Stat priority
- Haste
- Versatility
- Mastery
- Critical Strike
Minor Stats
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+280% Avoidance
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+610% Leech
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+08% 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.
Shoulders
Back
Chest
Wrist
Waist
Legs
Feet
Trinkets
Main Hand
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.
Head
Wrist
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.
Algari Diamond
Prismatic
Tinker
Durable Information Securing Container
Durable Information Securing Container is a powerful belt introduced in Patch 11.1.7, obtained from Overcharged Delves. It features a unique effect that enhances character builds and can significantly impact performance in competitive content.
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 8 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.