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Balance Druid Mythic+ PvE Guide for The War Within Season 3

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Balance Druid PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 3.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Balance Druid DPS across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the optimal stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, gems, and races used in Patch 11.2 competitive M+.

Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.

Top Mythic+ Balance Druids

  1. Dwilkz's icon
    1
    Dwilkz
    Zuljin (US)
    Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 720 ilvl
    3818
  2. Genx's icon
    2
    Genx
    Stormscale (EU)
    Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 720 ilvl
    3771
  3. Kronahah's icon
    3
    Kronahah
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 722 ilvl
    3760
  4. Ebidboomie's icon
    4
    Ebidboomie
    Stormrage (US)
    Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 719 ilvl
    3704
  5. Topsin's icon
    5
    Topsin
    Draenor (EU)
    Night Elf | Elune's Chosen | 720 ilvl
    3695

Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Balance Druid's DPS performance, appearing on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.

They have diminishing returns after reaching +20% from gear, so proper balance ensures the best results.

Optimal Secondary Stats

  • 13% Critical Strike +5485
  • 28% Haste +18163
  • 21% Mastery +24910
  • 8% Versatility +6169

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 4% Avoidance +1982
  • 1% Leech +792
  • 3% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Mythic+ Dungeons. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Balance Druids.

  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 for Mythic+

Gear provides core stat bonuses and typically comes from the Great Vault, crafted items, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.

These items are most frequently used by top-ranked Balance Druids in Mythic+ Dungeons.

Head

  1. Skymane of the Mother Eagle

    • Set
    • 47
    Skymane of the Mother Eagle icon

  2. Rune-Branded Hood

    • Craft
    • 2
    Rune-Branded Hood icon

  3. Whispering Mask

    • 1
    Whispering Mask icon

Neck

  1. Sin Stained Pendant

    • 23
    Sin Stained Pendant icon

  2. Duskblaze's Desperation

    • 8
    Duskblaze's Desperation icon

  3. Momma's Mega Medallion

    • 7
    Momma's Mega Medallion icon

  4. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • Craft
    • 6
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  5. Cabochon of the Infinite Flight

    • 2
    Cabochon of the Infinite Flight icon

Shoulders

  1. Ritual Pauldrons of the Mother Eagle

    • Set
    • 29
    Ritual Pauldrons of the Mother Eagle icon

  2. Deathbound Shoulderpads

    • 10
    Deathbound Shoulderpads icon

  3. Breakbeat Shoulderguards

    • 7
    Breakbeat Shoulderguards icon

  4. Rune-Branded Mantle

    • Craft
    • 2
    Rune-Branded Mantle icon

  5. Epaulets of the Clipped Wings

    • 1
    Epaulets of the Clipped Wings icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 49
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Shroud of Cooperation

    • 1
    Shroud of Cooperation icon

Chest

  1. Vest of the Mother Eagle

    • Set
    • 49
    Vest of the Mother Eagle icon

  2. Seraphic Wraps of the Ordained

    • 1
    Seraphic Wraps of the Ordained icon

Wrist

  1. Rune-Branded Armbands

    • Craft
    • 43
    Rune-Branded Armbands icon

  2. Bindings of Lost Essence

    • 3
    Bindings of Lost Essence icon

  3. Bracers of Autonomous Classification

    • 2
    Bracers of Autonomous Classification icon

  4. Disturbed Kelp Wraps

    • 1
    Disturbed Kelp Wraps icon

  5. Time-Compressed Wristguards

    • 1
    Time-Compressed Wristguards icon

Hands

  1. Wings of the Mother Eagle

    • Set
    • 46
    Wings of the Mother Eagle icon

  2. Rune-Branded Grasps

    • Craft
    • 3
    Rune-Branded Grasps icon

  3. Knuckle-Dusting Handwraps

    • 1
    Knuckle-Dusting Handwraps icon

Waist

  1. Rune-Branded Waistband

    • 22
    Rune-Branded Waistband icon

  2. Atomic Phasebelt

    • 10
    Atomic Phasebelt icon

  3. Durable Information Securing Container

    • 8
    Durable Information Securing Container icon

  4. Harvested Creephide Cord

    • 4
    Harvested Creephide Cord icon

  5. Venza's Powderbelt

    • 4
    Venza's Powderbelt icon

Legs

  1. Breeches of the Mother Eagle

    • Set
    • 39
    Breeches of the Mother Eagle icon

  2. Spittle-Stained Trousers

    • 4
    Spittle-Stained Trousers icon

  3. Rune-Branded Legwraps

    • Craft
    • 3
    Rune-Branded Legwraps icon

  4. Skyterror's Stonehide Leggings

    • 3
    Skyterror's Stonehide Leggings icon

  5. Anomalous Starlit Breeches

    • 1
    Anomalous Starlit Breeches icon

Feet

  1. Interloper's Reinforced Sandals

    • 44
    Interloper's Reinforced Sandals icon

  2. Boots of Titanic Deconversion

    • 2
    Boots of Titanic Deconversion icon

  3. Stalwart Guardian's Boots

    • 2
    Stalwart Guardian's Boots icon

  4. Kinetic Dunerunners

    • 1
    Kinetic Dunerunners icon

  5. Laboratory Test Slippers

    • 1
    Laboratory Test Slippers icon

Rings

  1. Signet of the False Accuser

    • 28
    Signet of the False Accuser icon

  2. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 24
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  3. Whispers of K'aresh

    • 15
    Whispers of K'aresh icon

  4. Logic Gate: Omega

    • 12
    Logic Gate: Omega icon

  5. Radiant Necromancer's Band

    • 7
    Radiant Necromancer's Band icon

Trinkets

  1. Azhiccaran Parapodia

    • 27
    Azhiccaran Parapodia icon

  2. Lily of the Eternal Weave

    • 26
    Lily of the Eternal Weave icon

  3. Astral Antenna

    • 25
    Astral Antenna icon

  4. Araz's Ritual Forge

    • 10
    Araz's Ritual Forge icon

  5. Diamantine Voidcore

    • Set
    • 5
    Diamantine Voidcore icon

Main Hand

  1. Vagabond's Bounding Baton

    • Craft
    • 14
    Vagabond's Bounding Baton icon

  2. Voidglass Spire

    • Set
    • 13
    Voidglass Spire icon

  3. Voidglass Kris

    • Set
    • 9
    Voidglass Kris icon

  4. Gluttonous Rondel

    • 3
    Gluttonous Rondel icon

  5. Nathrian Ferula

    • 3
    Nathrian Ferula icon

Off Hand

  1. Vagabond's Torch

    • Craft
    • 14
    Vagabond's Torch icon

  2. Acoustically Alluring Censer

    • 1
    Acoustically Alluring Censer icon

  3. Fractillus' Last Breath

    • 1
    Fractillus' Last Breath icon

  4. Iris of the Dark Beyond

    • 1
    Iris of the Dark Beyond icon

Embellishments

Embellishments add special effects to crafted gear. Only two can be equipped, so selection is important.

The following embellishments are the most commonly used by high-rated Balance Druids.

  1. Duskthread Lining

    • 51
    Rune-Branded Armbands icon

  2. Ascendance

    • 24
    Vagabond's Bounding Baton icon

  3. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 19
    Rune-Branded Armbands icon

  4. Bind Binding Of Binding

    • 2
    Binding of Binding icon

  5. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 1
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

Enchantments

Enchantments enhance gear with additional stats or special procs. Most are crafted by Enchanters, leg enchants come from Leatherworkers, and some slot-specific options appear through seasonal content.

These are the top enchantments for Balance Druid gear in Mythic+ Dungeons during The War Within Season 3.

Back

  1. Chant of Winged Grace

    • 43
    Chant of Winged Grace icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 6
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 49
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Council's Intellect

    • 1
    Council's Intellect icon

Wrist

  1. +1090 Avoidance

    • 46
    +1090 Avoidance icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 4
    +2040 Leech icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Zandalari Surveying

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Zandalari Surveying icon

Legs

  1. Sunset Spellthread

    • 48
    Sunset Spellthread icon

  2. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 1
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

  3. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 1
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Defender's March

    • 39
    Defender's March icon

  2. Scout's March

    • 10
    Scout's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Mastery

    • 59
    +315 Mastery icon

  2. +315 Haste

    • 21
    +315 Haste icon

  3. +315 Versatility

    • 7
    +315 Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Stonebound Artistry

    • 28
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 6
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  3. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 6
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

Gems

Gems provide focused secondary stat bonuses to help fine‑tune builds. They are crafted by Jewelcrafters and socketed into gear.

Sockets can be added to Necklaces and Rings with the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear through seasonal vendor items.

These are the most popular gems among top‑rated Balance Druids in Mythic+ Dungeons.

Algari Diamond

  1. Culminating Blasphemite

    • 43
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

  2. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 2
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

  3. Insightful Blasphemite

    • 1
    Insightful Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 36
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Pure Chronomantic Fiber

    • 9
    Pure Chronomantic Fiber icon

  3. Pure Precise Fiber

    • 3
    Pure Precise Fiber icon

  4. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Quick Onyx

    • 89
    Quick Onyx icon

  2. Masterful Emerald

    • 59
    Masterful Emerald icon

  3. Masterful Ruby

    • 44
    Masterful Ruby icon

  4. Masterful Sapphire

    • 41
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  5. Versatile Onyx

    • 30
    Versatile Onyx icon

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.

  1. Spark Burst

    • 3
    Spark Burst icon

  2. Static Charge

    • 3
    Static Charge icon

  3. Critical Chain

    • 1
    Critical Chain icon

Most Played Races for Balance Druid M+

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvE, giving a competitive edge in Mythic+ Dungeons.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Balance Druid DPS players in The War Within Season 3.

  1. Night Elf

    • 50
    Night Elf icon

Balance Druid Guide FAQ

Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.

How is this Mythic+ PvE guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Balance Druids in Mythic+ Dungeons using Blizzard’s Battle.net API .

How often is the information updated?

Data updates every 8 hours.

Why is this guide valuable?

The guide provides real-time build insights, showing exactly what high-ranking players are currently using, helping you make informed decisions for your character.

Is this guide current?

Yes. The guide always reflects the latest information for The War Within Season 3 and Patch 11.2.

Is this guide suitable for beginners?

Yes. Beginners can easily identify current trends and optimal setups. However, it does not provide gameplay tutorials.

Why isn’t my character listed in the top rankings?

Reasons may include inactivity, falling below the minimum rating threshold, frequent spec changes, or gear not optimized for PvE.