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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

  1. Hottedeu's icon
    1
    Hottedeu
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 635 ilvl
    2871
  2. Immuz's icon
    2
    Immuz
    Kazzak (EU)
    Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 665 ilvl
    2871
  3. Corkiri's icon
    3
    Corkiri
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    Night Elf | Keeper Of The Grove | 638 ilvl
    2837
  4. Geronímo's icon
    4
    Geronímo
    Kazzak (EU)
    Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 636 ilvl
    2833
  5. Rudar's icon
    5
    Rudar
    Sargeras (US)
    Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 636 ilvl
    2725

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

  • +488
    6% Critical Strike
  • +16771
    25% Haste
  • +4200
    7% Mastery
  • +16082
    21% Versatility

Stat priority

  1. Haste
  2. Versatility
  3. Mastery
  4. Critical Strike

Minor Stats

  • +0
    0% Avoidance
  • +61
    0% Leech
  • +0
    8% Speed

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. 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:

  1. Most used talents, strongly recommended!
  2. Frequently used talents, offer flexibility or suit personal preference.
  3. 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

  1. Branches of Reclaiming Blight icon
    Set
    Branches of Reclaiming Blight
    50

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Amulet
    42
  2. Prized Gladiator's Necklace icon
    Prized Gladiator's Necklace
    8

Shoulders

  1. Jaws of Reclaiming Blight icon
    Set
    Jaws of Reclaiming Blight
    50

Back

  1. Prized Gladiator's Drape icon
    Prized Gladiator's Drape
    37
  2. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak
    5
  3. Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl
    5
  4. Prized Warmonger's Cloak icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cloak
    3

Chest

  1. Prized Gladiator's Leather Vest icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Vest
    37
  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Chestpiece icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Chestpiece
    9
  3. Prized Gladiator's Leather Vestments icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Vestments
    2
  4. Robes of Reclaiming Blight icon
    Set
    Robes of Reclaiming Blight
    2

Wrist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Wristwraps
    37
  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Wristwraps
    9
  3. Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Bracers
    2
  4. Knots of Reclaiming Blight icon
    Knots of Reclaiming Blight
    1
  5. Prized Warmonger's Wraps icon
    Prized Warmonger's Wraps
    1

Hands

  1. Grips of Reclaiming Blight icon
    Set
    Grips of Reclaiming Blight
    50

Waist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Leather Strap icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Strap
    44
  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Belt icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Belt
    6

Legs

  1. Breeches of Reclaiming Blight icon
    Set
    Breeches of Reclaiming Blight
    48
  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Leather Trousers
    2

Feet

  1. Prized Gladiator's Leather Treads icon
    Prized Gladiator's Leather Treads
    42
  2. Algari Competitor's Leather Boots icon
    Algari Competitor's Leather Boots
    6
  3. Moccasins of Reclaiming Blight icon
    Moccasins of Reclaiming Blight
    1
  4. Prized Warmonger's Boots icon
    Prized Warmonger's Boots
    1

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Signet
    95
  2. Prized Gladiator's Ring icon
    Prized Gladiator's Ring
    5

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    50
  2. Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion
    50

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Staff icon
    Prized Gladiator's Staff
    41
  2. Prized Gladiator's Pincer icon
    Prized Gladiator's Pincer
    6
  3. Algari Competitor's Staff icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Staff
    1
  4. Prized Gladiator's Last Resort icon
    Prized Gladiator's Last Resort
    1
  5. Prized Gladiator's Pylon icon
    Prized Gladiator's Pylon
    1

Off Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Conduit icon
    Prized Gladiator's Conduit
    6
  2. Algari Competitor's Lamp icon
    Algari Competitor's Lamp
    1

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.

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Elemental Focusing Lens
    96
  2. Algari Competitor's Staff icon
    Symbiosis
    1

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

  1. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual
    19
  2. Greater Rune of Gushing Wound icon
    Greater Rune of Gushing Wound
    17
  3. Greater Rune of the Twisted Appendage icon
    Greater Rune of the Twisted Appendage
    2

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
    41
  2. Homebound Speed icon
    Homebound Speed
    4
  3. Chant of Leeching Fangs icon
    Chant of Leeching Fangs
    3

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    49
  2. Council's Intellect icon
    Council's Intellect
    1

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed icon
    +1000 Speed
    48

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread icon
    Sunset Spellthread
    48
  2. Daybreak Spellthread icon
    Daybreak Spellthread
    1
  3. Stormbound Armor Kit icon
    Stormbound Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    40
  2. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    10

Rings

  1. +315 Haste icon
    +315 Haste
    35
  2. Cursed Mastery icon
    Cursed Mastery
    33
  3. +315 Versatility icon
    +315 Versatility
    24

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    42
  2. Stonebound Artistry icon
    Stonebound Artistry
    8

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

  1. Cognitive Bloodstone icon
    Cognitive Bloodstone
    49
  2. Elusive Blasphemite icon
    Elusive Blasphemite
    1

Prismatic

  1. Versatile Emerald icon
    Versatile Emerald
    160
  2. Quick Sapphire icon
    Quick Sapphire
    111
  3. Masterful Sapphire icon
    Masterful Sapphire
    29
  4. Masterful Emerald icon
    Masterful Emerald
    18
  5. Versatile Onyx icon
    Versatile Onyx
    18

Tinker

  1. icon
    4

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.

  1. Night Elf icon
    Night Elf
    44
  2. Tauren icon
    Tauren
    3
  3. Troll icon
    Troll
    2
  4. Kul Tiran icon
    Kul Tiran
    1

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.